The Natural World
List at least five names of flowers
petunia, rose, thistle, jade vine, lady’s slipper orchid, poppy
Give at least three synonyms to the word "Sights"
attraction, landmark, sightseeing, place of interest
Name modal verbs that express "Possibility"
Can/Could/May/Might
What are the vedas?
the collection of hundreds of sacred hymns
What is natural complex?
is totality of natural objects, phenomena or characteristics that make up a whole;
Name at least three ENDANGERED ANIMALS
loggerhead turtle, red panda, snow leopard, great white shark
Give at least three synonyms to the word "Interesting"
spectacular, fascinating, breathtaking, amazing
Which modal verb is used to express that somebody or something is not allowed to do something?
Prohibition
caste system was formed because of religion of Hinduism
What are the differences between climate and weather?
Weather: Atmospheric conditions (temperature, rainfall, etc…) at a specific point in time
Climate: Atmospheric conditions (temperature, rainfall, etc…) of a region over a long period of time
Give at least three ideas how to protect endangered animals
Students' own answers
What are some unusual ways to see the sights of London? Name at least three of them.
go on a river cruise, take a helicopter tour, go on a cable car, go on a bus tour, go on a walking tour
What does the following sentence express? Explain.
You are obliged to book your seats online
Obligation
Describe how ancient China was united
Shi Huangdi united chinese provinces under his control. He defeted invader from Huang He river and Vietnam and unify China
Name the biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems
Abiotic- plants, animals, fungi, etc.
Abiotic- sunlight, water, wind, temperature, etc.
Name at least two Nature reserves and say what they are famous for.
Loch Lomond is famous for red-necked wallabies
Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve is famous for pink flamingos
Which signs can you see in an airport, at a train station and on a cruise liner?
Possible answers:
Baggage claim, international departures, gate number, passport control signs can be seen in an airport
Platform, Mind the gap signs can be seen at a train station
Upper deck, Deck can be seen on a cruise liner
Paraphrase the sentence below using appropriate modal verb.
After battle of Marathon, son of Darius wanted to conquer Greek's territory and began the Second Persian War. He had an army force of about 100 000 men. Spartans had about 300 soldiers led by king Leonidas. Spartans stopped the Persians at a narrow mountain pass called Thermopylae and it lasted invaders for days. Then, a Greek traitor showed another path through the mountains. Greeks died heroically in defense of Greece
How Buddhism was formed?
Siddhartha Gautama wanted to find the way to avoid sufferings and reached nirvana under the fig tree. And he enlightened and understood that people should overcome personal desires. Then he spreaded new faith in China, India, etc.
Factors that affect climate
- climat changes (global warming)
- zones of latitude
- wind and ocean currents
- topography (rain showers), etc
ame a phrase or a word that has the similar meaning to the phrases below
1. inform people
2. change the situation
3. very famous or popular
1. raise awareness
2. make a difference
3. iconic
Make up two sentences using the phrases "off the beaten track" and "a head for heights"
Possible answers:
1)The hotel we stayed in was off the beaten track.
2) We found a nice little Italian restaurant off the beaten track.
1) Azhar likes to climb rock walls without a rope, so you can say he has a head for heights.
2) They were seated by one of the windows, and Katia was glad she had a head for heights.
Whar were the consequences of Pax Romana?
One of the greatest legacies of the Pax Romana was the spread of Roman culture to Western Europe. Roman rule in the semicivilized areas of Gaul (Modern-day France), Britain, and Spain and Augustus’ establishment of peace during this time period meant that there were Roman troops permanently stationed in the provinces. These factors helped Romanize and civilize provinces in the distant regions of the empire. Romans treated their conquered peoples well and Roman prosperity was promoted in these regions. The peoples of conquered regions did not hesitate to copy Roman-style dress, language, architecture, and government. The Roman Empire covered an immense stretch of land. The powerful military and Romanization of conquered peoples allowed Rome to extend throughout the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the western parts of Asia.
What is a filial piety?
Complete obedience to one’s parents during their lifetime and the performance of certain rituals after their death
Describe human impact on biomes
- deforestation
- air polution (emission of CO2)
- industrialization, etc.