Grammar
Paraphrase
Phrasal verbs
Gap-fillling
Reading comp texts
Dead Poets Society
100
‘Your sister wants to come, doesn’t she?’ asked Tom.
Tom asked me...
Tom asked me if / whether my sister wanted to come.
100
Was there a butcher’s shop in the village many years ago?
USE
__________________________________ a butcher’s shop in the village many years ago?
Did there use to be...?
100
I have always __________________ to my older brother. I admire him and try to be like him.
looked up to
100
1 Our belief ___________ the power of positive thinking has not changed.
2 What’s the matter ___________ Carla? She looks ill.
3 Anderson’s rise ___________ the top of his profession was due to his brilliance and ambition.
4 There seems to be very little evidence ___________ a link between Jones and the scene of the crime.
5 I have no preference ___________ either that one or the other.
1 in
2 with
3 to
4 of
5 for
100
Try to summarise this text
Key words: MHC genes, experiment, T-shirts
Scientists have long studied why people fall in love. Research shows we’re often attracted to those with different genes, especially MHC genes linked to the immune system. A key experiment had women smell men’s T-shirts, revealing a preference for genetically different scents—suggesting biology plays a major role in attraction.
100
The school attended by the DPS
What is Welton Academy
200
She didn’t return the book to the library until the end of term.
The book __________________________________ until the end of term.
...wasn't returned to the library...
200
My home town is much less exciting than New York.
NOWHERE
My home town is __________________________________ New York.
...nowhere as exciting as...
200
Sam __________________ his dad. He looks the same and has the same personality.
takes after
200
considerate bad-mannered shrewd easy-going vain thick-skinned selfless
1 Emily’s appearance is very important to her. She's __________
2 Joe always seems to make very good decisions. He's ____________
3 Sarah always puts other people’s needs and wishes before her own. She's __________
4 Andy thinks about other people’s feelings. He's _________
1 vain
2 shrewd
3 selfless
4 considerate
200
Briefly summarise at least one story about this text
Key words: motorcycle, tractor, no - baggage challenge
Alex Chacon visited 35 countries on his motorbike. At the same time, he was volunteering, raising money, and creating content for his YouTube channel.
Manon Ossevoort travelled from Europe to the South Pole on a tractor. She would sleep in villages and write down people's desires and dreams on her blog. She built a snowman and left a time capsule inside it.
Rolf Potts created this challenge for himself and for people that overpack.200
His older brother was valedictorian
Who is Todd Anderson
300
People were growing rice in China over ten thousand years ago.
Rice __________________________________ over ten thousand years ago.
...was being grown in China...
300
As soon as the match finished, Tom raced home.
SOONER
__________________________________ than Tom raced home.
No sooner did the match finish...
300
Sally tried to __________________ Luke’s essay as all her own work, but the teacher was not deceived.
pass off
300
clear cover fidget gasp purse raise scratch slurp snore tut
1 The opera singer ___________ his throat first then began to sing.
2 When the ghost appeared, everybody in the theatre ___________ . It was such a shock.
3 My grandad fell asleep in the back of the car and started ___________ . It was quite funny.
4 My little brother was bored in the car so he started ___________ . He wouldn’t keep still.
5 Anna is my best friend, but I hate the way she ___________ her drink. It really makes a disgusting noise.
1 cleared
2 gasped
3 snoring / to snore
4 fidgeting / to fidget
5 slurps
300
Try to recall the stories mentioned in this text
Key words: eyes, blue lights, Tetraethyl lead
Blue lights in Glasgow used to deter people from committing crimes.
Experts believe that Tetraethyl lead causes aggressive behaviour.
In Newcastle, posters of menacing eyes were displayed and they actually helped combat crime as the crime rate for bicycle thefts fell by a lot.
300
Knox Overstreet's obsession
Who is Chris Noel
400
The car didn’t stop so there was an accident.
If the car __________________________________ an accident.
...had stopped, there wouldn’t have been...
400
Tom and I don’t meet up very often these days.
DO
Rarely __________________________________ these days.
...do Tom and I meet up...
400
I wish you haven't ____________ that ____ (mentioned that) when talking to your mum.
brought up
400
commit cut deter petty wave
1 Police have warned of a crime ___________ in the region. Violent crimes have risen by an alarming 20%.
2 In an attempt to ___________ people from committing crime, the government has increased the number of police officers on the streets.
3 Politicians have promised to spend $1 million on crime prevention. They hope to ___________ crime in the city by 50% over the next decade as a result.
4 There are concerns that the numbers of people who ___________ serious, violent crimes is getting worse.
1. wave
2. deter
3. cut
4. commit
400
What do vloggers do? Try to use words like platform, content, feedback, interaction
Vloggers post videos of themselves on a certain platform and try to get as many subscribers as possible. Depending on their content (gaming, movies, daily life, etc.), they receive feedback from their followers. This allows them to have interaction with their audience. Furthermore, they can use their channel to promote certain brands and make money.
400
Finish the quote
We read and write poetry because we are
What is members of the human race
500
‘You stole money from my bag, George,’ said Anna.
Anna accused George __________________________________ bag.
...of stealing her...
500
Fortunately, we didn’t have an accident.
NOT
We were __________________________________ an accident.
...fortunate (enough) not to have had...
500
I didn't really want to go out, but my friends _____ me ___ it (persuaded me).
talked into
500
1 Milk, cheese and butter are all well-known examples of d___________ products.
2 Essential m___________ we need include iron and calcium, and they can be found in fish, fruit and vegetables.
3 The problem with eating lots of fatty meat or butter is that these foods are full of s___________ fats, which raise the level of cholesterol in the blood.
4 F___________ drinks like coke and lemonade are often full of sugar, and can lead to a higher risk of cancer or heart disease in later life.
1 dairy
2 minerals
3 saturated
4 Fizzy
500
Briefly explain all three food addictions mentioned in this text
Zack was obsessed with pizza, eating it daily. A TV show helped him break the habit, and he’s never relapsed.
Stacy developed a dangerous addiction to chicken nuggets, causing serious health problems and hospitalization due to her extremely poor diet.
Hanna developed a chip addiction from age five due to Selective Eating Disorder. Therapy helped her finally try and enjoy new foods.
500
The Latin teacher
Who is McAllister