Vocabulary Challenge
Clothes Talk
This material is soft and comes from sheep. People wear sweaters made from it.
Wool
(Modals of Necessity):
🗣 A: "My teacher said I __________ finish the assignment by Friday or I’ll get a zero!"
must / have to?
What TV show features a talking sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
SpongeBob SquarePants
Saying Hello After a Long Time
🗣 A: “Hey, it’s great to see you again! Haven't seen you since San Francisco”
🗣 B: “I know. That was the last year. It’s ______ ___ _______ time.”
been a long time
What does “BOGO” mean in stores?
Buy One, Get One (free or 50% off)?
“Work Life”
This word means a small job at home that you may not enjoy, like washing dishes or vacuuming.
Chore
Modals of Prohibition
🗣 A: “You __________ be late again, or the manager will get really mad.”
must not / can’t
What famous singer wrote and performed the hit song Shake It Off?
Taylor Swift
Expressing Confidence
🗣 A: “I’m kind of nervous about the presentation today.”
🗣 B: “Don’t worry. That ________ ___ ________.”
won’t be a problem
Holiday Food
What kind of pie is popular at Thanksgiving?
pumpkin pie?
“Future Plans”
This college subject helps you understand how companies and money work.
Business
Present Perfect Continuous
🗣 A: “I __________ studying English for the last three hours. I need a break!”
have been
What food is the American South known for?
any one
fried chicken, biscuits, and barbecue
Asking About Someone’s News
🗣 A: “So it’s been forever since we talked. What have you been _______ _______?”
up to
What color do you get when you mix red and blue?
purple
“Job Talk”
This verb means to send your information when you want a job. You might do it online.
apply
Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Continuous
🗣 A: “I __________ three assignments this week.”
🗣 B: “Really? I __________ writing mine since Monday!”
A = have finished, B = have been
What is the national bird of the United States?
bald eagle
🗣 A: “I think I’m going to buy another phone this month.”
🗣 B: “Really? Do you _____ _______ _______ _______ phone?”
really need another
What does “LOL” mean in texting or social media?
Laughing out loud
“Global Actions”
This word means to move goods from one country to another for sale. It’s the opposite of import.
export
Simple Present Passive
🗣 A: “Look at this label. It says the shirt __________ in Vietnam.”
is made
How many stripes are on the American flag, and what do they represent?
13 stripes for the 13 original colonies
Expressing Lack of Confidence
🗣 A: “Come on! Join the jujitsu class with us!”
🗣 B: “I don’t think I’m ________ ________.”
strong enough
What do Americans call the celebration before a baby is born?
baby shower