Grammar
Vocabulary
Giving a Talk
Questions
Russian Roulette
100
What is the form of the third conditional? When is it used?
If + past perfect, would + have + past participle; It is used to describe an imaginary situation in the past and the imaginary outcome.
100
Correct the sentences: I have a few small bags, but the others bags that I have are small. / One thing to consider is the size. Other is the color. / One of my brothers is blonde and other is a redhead.
I have a few small bags, but the other bags that I have are small. / One thing to consider is the size. Another is the color. / One of my brothers is blonde and the other is a redhead.
100
Which phrases can be used in an introduction? In a conclusion? I'm going to talk about / That's all I wanted to say about that / Today, we'll be discussing... / I'd like to cover three main points / I've covered three main points / Now that we've discussed...does anyone have any questions?
Introduction: I'm going to talk about / Today, we'll be discussing... / I'd like to cover three main points; Conclusion: That's all I wanted to say about that / I've covered three main points / Now that we've discussed...does anyone have any questions?
100
Correct these sentences: I was wondering you've been to France. Could I ask you when did you go on vacation? Can you tell me if why you like to travel?
I was wondering if you've been to France. Could I ask you when you went on vacation? Can you tell me why you like to travel?
100
What are the last words of a fool? (according to a song that we listened to...)
Shoulda, woulda, coulda!
200
Which statement(s) imply that I didn't study? Which imply that I did study? (1) I could have studied for the exam. (2) I should have studied for the exam. (3) I shouldn't have studied for the exam.
(1) and (2) imply that I didn't study. (3) implies that I did study.
200
Match the statements: You are supposed to / You are allowed to / They let us / They make us / drink if you are over 18. / enter the school if we have our IDs. / show our IDs. / be 18 to buy a drink.
You are supposed to be 18 to buy a drink. You are allowed to drink if you are over 18. They let us enter the school if we have our IDs. They make us show our IDs.
200
How is a good talk structured?
Introduction (say what you're going to say), main points, conclusion (say what you've said)
200
Ask these questions directly: Would you mind telling me where the post office is? I was wondering how to get to High Street. Could you tell me if there's a line at the bank?
Where is the post office? How do I get to High Street? Is there a line at the bank?
200
Who is Steve Bartman? Why do some people hate him?
He is a man who caught a fly ball during a Cubs game. People hate him because they think that he caused the Cubs to lose.
300
Complete the sentences using the third conditional: If it had rained, we (get) wet. We wouldn't have been late if we (leave) on time. We would have felt better if we (not go) out so late last night.
If it had rained, we (would have gotten) wet. We wouldn't have been late if we (had left) on time. We would have felt better if we (hadn't gone) out so late last night.
300
Use the expressions to describe the data: just under, just over, as many...as, nearly; 81% of students ride bicycles, 19% of students play volleyball, 81% of students play basketball, 99% of students listen to music.
Just under 20% of students play volleyball. Just over 80% of students ride bicycles. As many students play basketball as ride bicycles. Nearly all students listen to music.
300
Unscramble the words to make three expressions: on / another / the / is / other / other / in / hand / words / point
on the other hand / another point is / in other words
300
What are 3 things that you can say if you don't know the answer to a question? Use the words below to form statements: find out / get back / to be honest
I'll find out for you. I'll get back to you on that. To be honest, I don't know.
300
What did Adele do for love? What happened to her afterwards?
She killed her boyfriend and she was put in jail.
400
Mary wanted to go to a big party this weekend. She knew that all of her friends were going, and it was going to be really fun. But yesterday, Mary went out with her boyfriend, and they didn't get home until 1:00 am. Mary's mom got really mad, and now she says that Mary can't go to the big party. What could Mary have done so that her mom wouldn't keep her from going to the party? Tell me 5 things, using 'could', 'should', and 'shouldn't'.
Mary could have asked her mom for permission to go out with her boyfriend. Mary shouldn't have stayed out so late. She should have told her mom what time she would be home. She could have met her boyfriend earlier. She could have waited until the party to see him. Etc.
400
Complete the sentences using other/others/another/the other/the others: (1) I have two homes. One is in Chicago and _____ is in Mexico. (2) _____ people may disagree, but I think that Oaxaca is perfect. (3) There's one seat here and _____ one over there. (4) When are _____ arriving? I thought they would be here already. (5) Some people eat cereal for breakfast; _____ eat eggs.
(1) the other; (2) other; (3) another; (4) the others; (5) others
400
Add linking expressions to every sentence. Three things you should know. You must go with a trained professional on your first parachute jump. You will bring a parachute and an emergency parachute, so you shouldn't have any problems. The landing is the most difficult part, so you'll need to practice your landing before you jump.
Today I'm going to talk about three things you should know. First of all, you must go with a trained professional on your first parachute jump. Secondly, you will bring a parachute and an emergency parachute, so you shouldn't have any problems. And finally, the landing is the most difficult part, so you'll need to practice your landing before you jump.
400
Unscramble the questions: (1) you / mind / would / if / window / opened / the / I; (2) to / for / something / I / could / you / ask / do / me; (3) me / how / became / could / tell / a / you / you / teacher
Would you mind if I opened the window? Could I ask you to do something for me? Could you tell me you became a teacher?
400
Correct these Spanglish words :) Ubication, hospedage, confort, attractive touristic, destiny
location, accomodation, comfort, tourist destination, destination
500
Tell me what would have happened in Mexico if the 2012 elections had been different. Use the phrases below. Peña Nieto shouldn't have won. If he... / AMLO could... / ...should have won.
Peña Nieto shouldn't have won. If he hadn't won, he wouldn't have hurt Mexico so much. AMLO could have won. If he had won, Mexico would have become very powerful. I should have won. I would have been an excellent president.
500
Describe the rules at LaSalle. Use 'let', 'make', 'supposed', and 'allowed'.
They let us wear the clothes that we want. The make us pay $400 to use the parking lot. We are supposed to arrive on time. We are allowed to use the library.
500
Put this talk in order: I'd like to cover three main points: the cast, the plot of the film, and the real story behind the film. / Moving on to the plot of the film. I don't want to give it all away, but...the boat sinks. / Well, that's all I've got to say. We've talked about the cast, the plot, and the real story. Does anyone have any questions? / And last but not least, what's the real story behind the film? It's pure fiction; there's not a fact in the film. / Good afternoon. I'm Leonardo DiCaprio, and today I'll be telling you a little about my new movie, "Titanic II." / Let's start off with the cast; we've got one of the best crews of all time, with me, Peña Nieto, and Justin Bieber.
Good afternoon. I'm Leonardo DiCaprio, and today I'll be telling you a little about my new movie, "Titanic II." I'd like to cover three main points: the cast, the plot of the film, and the real story behind the film. Let's start off with the cast; we've got one of the best crews of all time, with me, Peña Nieto, and Justin Bieber. Moving on to the plot of the film. I don't want to give it all away, but...the boat sinks. And last but not least, what's the real story behind the film? It's pure fiction; there's not a fact in the film. Well, that's all I've got to say. We've talked about the cast, the plot, and the real story. Does anyone have any questions?
500
Rewrite these questions as indirect questions: Have you seen the new Spiderman movie? When do you study? How do you travel to school every day? Did you go on a trip over the holiday? Where did you go?
I was wondering if you've seen the new Spiderman movie. Can you tell me when you study? Could I ask you how you travel to school every day? Could you tell me if you went on a trip over the holiday? I was wondering where you went.
500
Tell me 5 things that you would have done differently if you had known that Ceilmore was going to die on the trip to the Sierra Norte.
We would have...if we had known. It would have been better if...
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