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Create opposites using prefixes:
experienced
reliable
mortal
inexperienced
unreliable
immortal
Which word doesn´t fit?
most
lost
host
lost [lost]
Which one is not fitting for a formal letter?
Sincerely
Yours faithfully
Regards
Yours faithfully
Create plural form of these nouns:
person
water
sunglasses
2 somethings of water
:)
Read these numbers:
51
2015
1907
fifty one
twenty fifteen
nineteen oh seven
Fill in TOO or ENOUGH
1. I can't carry this suitcase. It's _____________ heavy.
2. This bag isn't big _____________. I can't put all my possessions in it.
3. Is your meal warm _____________? If not, I'll put it in the microwave.
4. Mom was _____________ worried to go to sleep, so she stayed up all night.
5. I don't like this fizzy drink. It's much _____________ sweet.
too
enough
enough
too
too
Many people struggle to balance work and personal life. What steps can be taken to help individuals achieve a better work-life balance?
a.Suggest solutions to a problem.
b.Identify problems and propose solutions.
c.Identify causes and suggest solutions.
a.
List 3 things that can't be missing in a STORY
characters, background, direct speech, plot, timeline...
Create masculine equivalents of these nouns:
wife
lady
cow
hen
groom
gentleman
bull
rooster
Fill in A, AN, THE or NO ARTICLE:
1. We had dinner at ___ most expensive restaurant in town last night.
2. She gave me ___ interesting book about psychology.
3. He dreams of becoming ___ astronaut one day.
4. They traveled across ___ Europe last summer, visiting several countries.
5. Can you turn off ___ light before you leave the room?
the
an
an
nothing
the
Create adverbs (how, where, when...) from these adjectives:
luck
fast
good
luckily
fast
well
Correctly read these words:
throughout
consciousness
nauseous
[frúaut]
[konšesnes]
[nósjes] or [nóžes]
List 3 things you need to do FOR EVERY TYPE OF ESSAY.
follow the task, paragraphs, start at the first line, introduction-main-conclusion...
Explain these English idioms:
To pull someone's leg.
Take a rain check.
Break the ice.
Making fun of someone or tease them.
Postpone a meeting.
Get to know someone. (usually as a group)
Read these numbers and equations:
2/3
45:9=5
0949 103 056
Two thirds
forty five divided by nine equals five
oh nine four nine one oh three oh five six
1. The CEO made an ___ (ANNOUNCE) about the company’s future plans.
2. She has always shown great ___ (DETERMINE) to succeed.
3. The project failed because of the ___ (RESPONSIBLE) of the team.
4. His new book is highly ___ (INFLUENCE) in academic circles.
5. We need to find a more ___ (CREATE) solution to this problem.
1. announcement
2. determination
3. irresponsibility
4. influential
5. creative
The spread of fake news online is more common every day. What are the consequences of this and how can it be addressed?
a.Suggest solutions to a problem.
b.Identify problems and propose solutions.
c.Identify causes and suggest solutions.
b.
What kind of essays are these:
a) I would suggest following these steps...
b) I disagree with this statement, because for me...
c) Sincerely, Jacob
a) article
b) opinion essay
c) informal letter
Think of 3 synonyms for these words:
a) pretty
b) ugly
c) smart
a) beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, charming, fetch...
b) atrocious, scary, unattractive, hideous...
c) intelligent, clever, sensible, wise...
Read:
Thirty-three thirsty, thundering thoroughbreds thumped Mr. Thurber on Thursday.
:)
1. His ______ (PERCEIVE) of the situation was completely different from mine, which led to a heated debate.
2. The travelers stood in ______ (AWESOME) as they gazed at the breathtaking view from the mountain peak.
3. The professor spoke at _______ (LONG) about the importance of critical thinking in academic writing.
perception
awe
length
Correctly read these words:
Colonel
Mischievious
Debt
Sword
Yacht
[kérnl]
[misčives]
[det]
[sód]
[jat]
In what context do we use these phrases in essays?
a) On the other hand; However
b) Furthermore; Similarly
c) To sum up; In conclusion
a) a constrasting information
b) another example of the same information
c) the ending part of an essay - summary
Give Slovak equvalents of these idioms:
Speak of the devil.
Fine feathers make fine birds.
Out of sight out of mind.
My o vlku.
Šaty robia človeka.
Čo oči nevidia, srdce nebolí. Zíde z očí zíde z mysle.
Fill in missing words to create "fixed expressions":
1. He was caught red-___ stealing office supplies from the storage room.
2. His explanation was so confusing that it went straight over my ___.
3. He knew he had made a mistake, but he decided to save ___ and avoid admitting it.
handed
head
face
1. She had no idea what they were talking ___ in the meeting.
2. Not until he arrived home ___ he realize he had lost his keys.
3. I wish you ___ told me about the change in schedule earlier.
4. The teacher told them to hand ___ their assignments by Friday.
5. He set ___ a new business after quitting his job.
1. about
2. did
3. had
4. in
5. up
Odd-one-out + explanation:
lead – read – bead
sheep – cow– moose – deer
knight – aisle – psychology – honest
bead - it has only one way of reading
cow - you can make plural
aisle - only one with a silent letter in the middle
List 3 types of essays and at least one key word to remember about them.
1. Description - senses, adjectives...
2. Letter - greetings, friend, informal...
3. Article - reader, audience, personal experience...
4. Opinion - personal opinion, valid arguments...
5. Story - characters, direct speech, timeline...
Choose the odd one out and give reasons (hint: meaning)
a) Conceal – Reveal – Camouflage – Disguise – Veil
b) Essential – Crucial – Vital – Optional – Necessary
c) Candid – Honest – Sincere – Deceptive – Frank
a) Reveal means show, the rest mean hide
b) Optional means not necessary, the rest mean needed
c) Deceptive mean liar, the rest mean honest/open
CRIME AND JUSTICE! Match the words with their description:
1. an embezzler 2. a racketeer 3. a con man
a. makes money by dishonest business methods
b. steals money by lying or distracting others
c. pretends or claims to be what they are not
1 C
2 A
3 B