Vocabulary
Formal vs Informal Synonyms
Grammar
Writing Skills
Listening
Wild Card
'This' or 'That' Descriptions
100
What is a plant or animal’s natural home called?
Habitat
100
Replace problem with a formal synonym.
issue
100
Convert to passive: Rainforests provide food.
Food is provided by rainforests.
100
Give an example of a contraction.
(don’t, can’t, I’m)
100
ALL PLAY! 100 points per correct answer!
1. What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered by rainforests?
2. How many different species live in rainforests?
3. What percentage of medicines come from rainforest plants?
4. What is one danger rainforests face?
5. Why are rainforests called the “lungs of the planet”?
1. About 6%.
2. Around half of all known species.
3. About 25% of medicines.
4. Deforestation / destruction.
5. Because they produce much of the Earth’s oxygen.
100
Write 2 synonyms for big
Large, Huge, Enormous, Massive, Giant, Gigantic, Vast, Immense
100
Task
Use this/that in a compound sentence (FANBOYS).
Include two vocabulary words.
Target Vocabulary
flower
plant
fragrance
nature
Example Answers:
“This flower is beautiful, and its fragrance makes nature peaceful.”
“That plant is colourful, but the fragrance of the flowers is even stronger.”
200
Which word means very important or necessary for life?
Vital
200
Replace got with a formal synonym.
obtained
200
Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)
Join:
I want to go to the forest. It is too far.
I want to go to the forest, but it is too far.
200
What kind of closing is appropriate for a letter to a friend? Write an example.
(Best wishes, / See you soon, / Love,)
200
ALL PLAY! 200 points per correct answer!
1. How does the video define migration?
2. Name one danger animals face during migration.
3. Why do animals migrate (give one reason from the video)?
4. Suggest one way humans can help migrating animals.
1. Seasonal movement of animals from one place to another.
2. Predators, weather, long distances, lack of food.
3. To find food, better weather, or breeding grounds.
4. The video mentions:
Turn off lights at night so birds don’t get confused.
Provide bird feeders to help them refuel.
Protect habitats year-round so they have safe places to rest.
200
HOT SEAT!
Choose one team member to be the speaker.
You have 1 minute to prepare your answer.
Take short note to organize your thoughts.
The speaker will give a 15–20 second answer in full sentences.
Hot Seat: Would you rather live in a big city or the countryside? Why?
Answers will vary (sample response):
“I would rather live in a big city because there are more opportunities for work and education. For example, cities have better public transport and many different cultural activities. Although cities can be noisy, I think the benefits are greater than the disadvantages.”
200
Task
Use this/that in a complex sentence (because / although / when / if).
Include two vocabulary words.
Target Vocabulary
species
endangered
habitat
ocean
protect
Example Answers
“This endangered species will survive if people protect its ocean habitat.”
“That turtle is important because it shows how an endangered species lives in its habitat.”
“Although this turtle is endangered, its ocean habitat still helps it thrive.”
300
Use fragrance in a sentence.
Example: The beautiful fragrance of flowers filled the garden.
300
Which formal word is used for “change”?
convert
300
Subordinating Conjunctions
Combine: The forest is beautiful. It is also dangerous. (Use although)
Although the forest is beautiful, it is also dangerous.
300
Rewrite using formal vocabulary:
The forest is big and nice.
The forest is vast and stunning.
300
ALL PLAY! 300 points per correct answer!
1. Why is building the road controversial?
2. What is one effect of cutting down rainforest trees?
1. Because it’s destroying rainforest to prepare for an environmental event.
2. Loss of biodiversity, contributes to climate change, harms habitats.
300
Make a sentence with 'thrives' and 'habitat'.
Example: The panda thrives in a bamboo forest habitat where food is plentiful.
300
Task
Use this/that in a complex sentence (because / although / if / when).
Include three vocabulary words.
Target Vocabulary
pollution
traffic
city
environment
recycle
Example Answers
“This city has heavy traffic, and pollution increases because too many cars are used.”
“Although that traffic looks normal, the pollution is destroying the environment.”
“This pollution happens when the city has too many cars and people do not recycle.”
400
Use secrete in a sentence.
Example: Some plants secrete a liquid to attract and trap insects.
400
Rewrite Informal Sentences Formally:
Losing the forest is bad for animals.
Example: Deforestation is devastating for animal habitats.
400
Create one comparative sentence using both 'this' and 'that' as demonstrative adjectives.
Example: This book is more interesting than that magazine.
400
Write one informal sentence about city life with a contraction.
Example: I don’t like how noisy the city is.
400
ALL PLAY! 400 points per correct answer!
1. How deep under the ocean is the reef?
2. What percentage of ocean creatures live around coral reefs?
1. About 30 metres deep.
2. About 25% (a quarter) of all ocean creatures depend on coral reefs.
400
ALL PLAY!
Instructions
Every team writes a short answer (1–2 sentences).
Be creative — speak as if you are the tree.
Each correct, clear answer earns 400 points.
Imagine: You are a rainforest tree. What message would you give humans?
Example Answers
“Please stop cutting me down. I give you oxygen and a home for animals.”
“Protect me, because without trees, the Earth cannot thrive.”
“I have lived for hundreds of years. Don’t destroy me in one day.”
“If you care for me, I will provide shade, food, and clean air.”
400
Task
Use a demonstrative pronoun (this, that, these, those) in a complex sentence.
Use all three vocabulary words in your answer.
Vocabulary
reef
species
ocean
Example Answers
“This reef is important because many species in the ocean depend on it.”
“Although those species look safe, the reef is what keeps the ocean healthy.”
“These species will disappear if the ocean reef is not protected.”
500
What’s the difference between nature and environment?
Nature = living things/land not made by humans
Environment = all surroundings, natural or man-made
500
Explain why formal vocabulary is more appropriate in a report.
It sounds objective, academic, and professional
500
Modal Verbs
Rewrite with stronger obligation: We should recycle more.
We must recycle more.
500
Write one formal sentence using the passive voice about coral reefs.
Example: Coral reefs are being destroyed by rising sea temperatures.
500
AlLL PLAY! 500 points per question!
1. What is wastewater?
2. How does wastewater reach the ocean?
3. What problems can wastewater cause in the sea?
4. What can people or communities do to reduce wastewater pollution?
5. What can wastewater be used for after treatment?
1. Used water from homes, businesses, and factories.
2. It flows through pipes, drains, and sewage systems into rivers and then the ocean.
3. It causes pollution, harms marine life, spreads disease, reduces water quality.
4. Treat sewage, reduce chemicals, use eco-friendly products, improve water systems.
5. After treatment, it can be reused for irrigation, industrial purposes, or even safe drinking water.
500
STEAL! The winner of the debate steal the points from the other team.
Debate Prompt: Should governments ban cars in city centres?
Instructions
The team who selects this question chooses their side of the argument (for or against).
They also choose their opponent team.
Both teams have 3 minutes to prepare their arguments.
Make a list of reasons.
Decide who will speak.
Each team gives their arguments (30–45 seconds each).
The teacher decides which team had the best arguments.
Winning team = STEALS 500 points.
Example Arguments
For the ban:
Less air pollution → cleaner cities.
Safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists.
Encourages public transport.
Against the ban:
Cars are convenient for families and emergencies.
Public transport may not be reliable or safe.
Businesses could lose customers.
500
Task
Write a compound-complex sentence.
Use at least 3 vocabulary words from the list below.
Include both a demonstrative adjective (this/that/these/those) and a *demonstrative pronoun (this/that/these/those).
Vocabulary
city
traffic
pollution
environment
protect
Example Answers
“These tuk-tuks show how busy the city is, and although traffic creates pollution, that is why people must protect the environment.”
“This city has traffic and pollution, and because the environment suffers, that is what governments must protect.”