Grammar 1
Grammar 2
Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Reading comp. texts
Bridge to Terabithia
Kensuke's Kingdom
100
(you / go) to Jenny’s party last night?
Did you go to Jenny’s party last night?
100
A: Why are you carrying your laptop?
B: I __________do some homework on the train.
am going to
100
When I went kayaking, I broke my __________________ and had to use my hands to get to the edge of the river.
paddles / oars
100
Match shops with the definitions
estate agent's chemist's charity shop deli(delicatessen) launderette
A shop that sells special or ready-to-eat food. ___________
A shop that sells second-hand goods to raise money for a cause. _______________
A place with machines to wash and dry clothes. ________________
A place that helps people buy, sell, or rent homes. __________
A place to buy medicine and health products. ____________
Deli (delicatessen) – A shop that sells special or ready-to-eat food.
Charity shop – A shop that sells second-hand goods to raise money for a cause.
Launderette – A place with machines to wash and dry clothes.
Estate agent’s – A place that helps people buy, sell, or rent homes.
Chemist’s – A place to buy medicine and health products.
100
We this text in April/May. What happened here?
James Howells accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins worth $7.5 million. He never recovered it—and hadn’t saved the data—losing a fortune due to a simple mistake.
100
Who is Miss Bessie?
The family cow. Also, missing from the film :(
100
What is the name of the boat Michael and his family sailed on?
Peggy Sue
200
I haven’t got much / many video games at the moment.
many
200
FIX THE MISTAKE
Do not eat an apple, it is for my sister.
the apple
200
If there is too much rain in a short period of time, you might experience one of these.
Flood
200
Our teacher recommended visiting the r _ _ _ _ of Machu Picchu.
ruins
200
What happened in this text?
In 2007, paraglider Ewa Wiśnierska was caught in a violent storm during training in Australia. Lifted to 10,000m, she lost consciousness but miraculously survived with frostbite. Despite the terrifying ordeal, she later returned to the sport and competed again.
200
What color does Leslie's father paint the living room?
Gold
200
How did Stella react to Kensuke?
She treats Kensuke like a friend
300
The comparative of bad is...
Worse
300
Ella (not see) her uncle since 2005.
hasn't seen
300
FIX THE MISTAKE
It’s difficult to write because my ankle really hurts.
ankle => wrist
300
"Why did you quit?"
"I didn't like my job because it wasn't varied enough... It was so r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ !
repetitive
300
Describe the jobs mentioned in this text.
Andrew Johnson (Lego builder):
Andrew turned his Lego hobby into a career by winning a model-building test and becoming a Master Model Builder.
Jo Unsworth (duvet tester):
Jo tests duvets for comfort, loves her job, and enjoys helping others sleep better through her work.
Joe Mason (film tagger):
Joe tags films for Netflix based on type and audience; he enjoys flexibility despite watching some bad content.
300
What do Leslie and Jess do to get back at Janice Avery for stealing May Belle's Twinkies?
Wrote a fake love letter to her from the most attractive boy in the 7th grade.
300
What did Kensuke teach Michael?
How to fish & paint
400
I never _______(wear) a scarf, but today I _______(wear) one because it's unusually cold.
wear, am wearing
400
If you (stay) at home every night, you (get) very bored.
SECOND CONDITIONAL
stayed, would get /'d get
400
I think thrillers are g_ _ _ _ _ _g – you never know what’s going to happen next!
gripping
400
The other word for lawyer, starts with letter s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
solicitor
400
This was the first text from the coursebook... What was it about? Provide details for extra 100.
Ashlyn Blocker has a rare genetic condition that prevents her from feeling pain. As a child, she often got injured without noticing. Diagnosed as a baby, she needed constant supervision. Though she became well known, there is no cure. Her story shows pain is both necessary and life-saving.
400
How often does Jess's family go to church?
Once a year at Easter.
400
What is Kensuke's wife and son name?
Michiya & Kimi
500
When I ____ (see) Ben and Tia, they ____ (sit) on a bench, ____ (laugh) and ____ (chat).
saw, were sitting, laughing, chatting
500
FIX THE MISTAKE
Plants will die if you will not give them enough water.
Plants die if you do not give them enough water.
500
A lack of food during a long period of time in a region
famine
500
The building was completely destroyed in the fire. Police believe it was __________
arson
500
What happened in this text?
Dan and Kate Suski’s Caribbean fishing trip turned into a nightmare when their boat sank. After hours in shark-infested waters, they reached land, exhausted. Eventually rescued after 23 hours, they survived while their captain, sadly, didn’t. Their incredible survival story was shared worldwide and described as truly astonishing.
500
What are the gifts Leslie and Jess give each other on Christmas?
Paint set and art paper & a puppy
500
How did Kensuke end up on the island?
The ship he was stationed on got destroyed, and he was the only survivor.
Plus, Nagasaki [his hometown] had been destroyed by an atomic bomb so he didn't want to go back.