Vocabulary
Give 3 synonyms for "important".
essential, vital, crucial, necessary, indispensable
Rewrite this sentence using the passive voice:
Someone stole my bike yesterday.
Yesterday my bike was stolen.
What do we call the money a company earns minus its costs?
profit
If you tipped 20% on a $15 bill, how much would the tip be?
$3.00
Which two colors make up the flag of Denmark?
red, white
Odd one out!
Which word does not belong?
negotiate – bargain – persuade – postpone
postpone
Find and correct the mistake.
If I would have more time, I'd travel more.
If I had more time...
Name the text types which are relevant for the written Matura exam
blog post/comment, report, article, leaflet, e-mail
What should you include in a CV?
education / work experience / skills / personal details
What is the plural of “information”?
no plural, it's uncountable
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the word.
She showed great __________ despite the difficulties.
(DETERMINE)
determination
Complete the sentence using the right tense:
By next July, I __________ my studies. (FINISH)
will have finished
Name 3 characteristics of a report
heading / subheadings
To: / From: / Subject:
formal piece of writing (passive voice, Latinate verbs, no abbreviations etc.)
avoidance of personal pronouns
Make the following statements more formal:
- Can't wait to see you!
- I'd be super happy if you could give me more info
- Don't be late!
Example:
- I look forward to seeing you
- I would appreciate it if you could provide further information regarding this matter
- We kindly ask you to be on time
Which US state is the biggest?
Alaska
Vocabulary definition
Which word means a person applying for a job?
A person who buys goods or services.
A person who works for themselves.
A formal meeting where someone is asked questions for a job.
applicant
consumer
self-employed
job interview
Change into reported speech.
She said, "I can't come tomorrow."
He said, "I didn't call you yesterday, it was Mary".
You asked, "When will you finish the project".
She said that she couldn't come the following day.
He said that he had not called you the day before, it had been Mary.
You asked when I would finish the project.
When giving a presentation, name 4 effective openings.
Personal story, asking questions, amazing facts, stating a problem, rhetorical question, showing a picture/video etc.
Are the sentences correct?
She is married with a doctor.
I'll make a photo of the class.
If I were you, I would have taken the job.
married to
take a photo
correct
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
Choose the correct word.
The new law will significantly __________ (affect / effect) the economy, but it is still unclear what the long-term __________ (affect / effect) will be.
She is very __________ (sensible / sensitive), so she always gives practical advice.
He became very __________ (sensible / sensitive) after the criticism and stopped talking to us.
affect / effect
sensible / sensitive
Complete the sentence
If I __________ harder at school, I __________ this job now. (WORK, HAVE)
If she __________ (take) the doctor's advice, she __________ (feel) much better today.
If people __________ too little sleep, they __________ tired the next day. (GET, FEEL)
had worked / would have
had taken / would feel
get / feel
What is outsourcing and why do companies use it?
Outsourcing is delegating tasks to external companies to reduce costs or increase efficiency.
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.
The new regulations are expected to __________ next month. (INTRODUCE)
She __________ forgotten about the meeting, because she usually never misses appointments. (NOT / FORGET)
be introduced
cannot have forgotten
Which country shares the shortest border with Austria?
Liechtenstein