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Playing video games is fun, but it is definitely not _____. Children need to understand that people can only have magical powers online and in games.
REALITY
100
The weather in our area _____ greatly. On some days it is rainy and windy, and on other days it is sunny and nice. You never really know how the weather will be!
VARIES
100
A hurricane is an example of a _____ disaster. It is created when warm and cool air meet over a sea or ocean.
NATURAL
100
Write a clear definition for the following word/phrase: GET ALONG (WITH)
to have good or positive relations with someone; to work or live well with someone
100
Write a complete sentence with the following word. Remember to use context. The meaning of the word should be clear: COMMUNITY
I lived in a friendly COMMUNITY when I was young. There were many families in my neighborhood, so there were always children to play with. We often went to the park down the street.
200
If you decide to go camping for a week, there are many things you might want with you; however, some of them are _____ such as food, water, and _____.
NECESSITIES, SHELTER
200
Women's clothing stores are usually more successful in malls than men's clothing stores because women _____ to love shopping more than men.
TEND
200
Children love candy and food with sugar, but they are very unhealthy and can cause cavities in their teeth. A _____ American child will have at least 1-2 cavities before he/she turns 10 years old.
TYPICAL
200
Write a clear definition for the following word/phrase: CLIMATE
the typical weather conditions in a particular area (Longman)
200
Write a complete sentence with the following word. Remember to use context. The meaning of the word should be clear: FEATURE
Hampton Roads has many interesting FEATURES such as beaches for locals and tourists, theme parks, and many places to shop. These make it a good place for families and vacations.
300
The Internet is basically a huge _____ made of connected websites and people. It is a useful _____ in the classroom. Students can find many things to help them on projects and papers.
NETWORK, TOOL/RESOURCE
300
Chinese and Japanese are easy to _____ because the use characters instead of letters. However, this can sometimes _____ difficulties for some people because they can be hard to learn or write.
RECOGNIZE, LEAD TO
300
In Japan it is not _____ to enter the house without removing your shoes. People often find that it is disrespectful.
SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE
300
Write a clear definition for the following word/phrase: RISK
the possibility that something bad, unpleasant, or dangerous may happen (Longman)
300
Write a complete sentence with the following word. Remember to use context. The meaning of the word should be clear: RELATIVELY
Food in gas stations is RELATIVELY more expensive than food at a grocery store. You might pay a little more money at a gas station, but sometimes it's easy to go there.
400
Student typically have many _____ when they attend college such as tuition and fees for textbooks and housing. Many students can handle these, but they often finish school with a lot of _____. Sometimes it take up to 10 years to pay for everything!
EXPENSES, DEBT
400
Classes in the English Language Center _____ from low levels like Basic I to high levels like Bridge. Most students move to a new level each semester, but low grades can _____ this movement.
RANGE, AFFECT
400
Kings and presidents are _____ because they are leaders of countries, but not all of them are _____. Some do not like to start wars or give a lot of orders to their people.
POWERFUL, FORCEFUL
400
Write a clear definition for the following word/phrase: CIVILIZATION
a society that is well organized and developed, used especially about a particular society in a particular place or at a particular time (Longman)
400
Write a complete sentence with the following word. Remember to use context. The meaning of the word should be clear: CULTURAL BACKGROUND
I have students every session that have very different CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. Because of this, it is very easy to talk about their home countries and cultures. Their examples are always interesting and sometimes surprising.
500
Dana has a very friendly _____. She loves to meet and help people most of the time; however, sometimes she gets in a bad _____ when she meets unfriendly or mean people.
PERSONALITY, MOOD
500
Teachers often require students to _____ to class discussion by answering questions and sharing their ideas. In other words, if you want to _____ your classes with high grades, you need to be talk a lot and participate!
CONTRIBUTE, GET THROUGH
500
It is a _____ that living in a foreign country can be difficult. Sometimes it is necessary to _____; you will never make new friends without trying!
GENERAL TRUTH, TAKE CHANCES
500
Write a clear definition for the following word/phrase: GLOBAL WARMING
a general increase in world temperatures caused by increased amounts of carbon dioxide around the Earth (Longman)
500
Write a complete sentence with the following word. Remember to use context. The meaning of the word should be clear: INFLUENCE
My father is a big INFLUENCE in my life. He has taught me a lot about life, and it has helped me become a responsible and happy person.
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