Family. Society
Define the sociological term "nuclear family" and give one example of how it differs from an extended family.
Parents and children only, unlike extended families with relatives.
Name three basic safety precautions you should take before starting simple home repairs
Wear protective gear, turn off power, and use proper tools.
Name two common types of extracurricular activities and one academic benefit of participating in them.
Sports: makes you stronger and more disciplined
Arts: develops your creativity and taste
Paraphrase:
The electrician fixed the faulty wiring.
We got the electrician to fix the faulty wiring.
We had the electrician fix the faulty wiring.
We had the faulty wiring fixed by the electrician.
Paraphrase:
I have never seen such a lively community festival.
Never have I seen such a lively community festival!
After the party, he suggested __________ (clean) up before ______ (leave).
After the party, he suggested cleaning up before leaving.
By the time the repairman _____ (arrive), the family _______ (fix) the leak.
By the time the repairman arrived, the family fixed the leak.
Use WOULD RATHER to paraphrase:
I prefer living in a city to living in the countryside.
I would rather live in a city than in the countryside.
What is a CV? What two pieces of information should it always include?
A summary of experience; includes education and work history details.
Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of using credit cards.
Convenience and rewards are benefits; high interest rates are drawbacks.
Explain one major way modern technology has changed family communication patterns (one clear example).
Families communicate instantly through messaging apps instead of face-to-face.
"They repaired the roof last summer." Which past tense is used and why?
Past Simple, because it describes a finished action in the past.
Evaluate the impact of extracurricular activities on a student's college or job applications.
They demonstrate skills, commitment, and initiative beyond academic performance.
The landlord arranged for a locksmith to change the lock.
The landlord had the lock changed by a locksmith.
The landlord had a locksmith change the lock.
The landlord got a locksmith to change the lock.
Give two reasons why businesses conduct market research before launching a product.
To identify target audiences and minimize potential financial risks.
I forgot ____ (lock) the front door last night. (Is it "to lock" or "locking"? Explain the meaning difference).
to lock - I didn't lock it
locking - I locked and forgot about it
Compare the benefits and drawbacks of hiring a professional contractor versus doing a major home repair as a DIY project.
Contactor: higher costs, safety, result
DIY: saving money, satisfying, time consuming, more mistakes
Say a warning sentence using "had better" about missing an essay deadline.
You'd better hand in that essay before the deadline!
Describe one effective strategy for preparing for a job interview.
Research the company and practice answering common interview questions.
Paraphrase with 'no sooner':
The movie had barely started when my phone rang.
No sooner had the movie started than my phone rang.
Evaluate one argument for and one argument against government subsidies for the unemployed.
They reduce poverty but may discourage job seeking long term.
I told John not to drive because he _____ all night.
I told John not to drive because he had been drinking all night.
Propose two strategies schools can use to support students who are preparing for exams.
Implement structured revision workshops and provide dedicated mental health support.
Identify three skills employers often look for and give a brief example of how a student could demonstrate each.
Communication (presentations), teamwork (group projects), and leadership (club president).
How have online retail and advertising changed consumer behavior?
Increased demand for convenience and hyper-personalization has shortened purchasing cycles.