Grammar
Vocab
English speaking world
Plymouth
Skills
100

Name 5 different question words.

when, where, why, who, how, what, ...

100

Name 5 different types of sport (nothing with "-ball").

karate, tennis, gymnastics, horse riding, swimming, golf, skating, ...

100

Name 2 countries where people speak English (NOT in UK!).

America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, ...

100

Where do you have to go to visit Plymouth?

England

100

What does a typical school uniform consist of? (minimum 5 items)

shirt, tie, blazer/pullover, skirt/trousers, shoes

200

Make a negative sentence and a question out of this sentence: Bob likes dogs.

Bob doesn´t like dogs. 

Does Bob like dogs?

200

Explain the following words in English: 

journey, championship, envelope

journey: a trip to another country

championship: a sports competition

envelope: to put letters in

200

What´s the difference between GB and the UK?

GB=England, Wales, Scotland

UK=GB+Northern Ireland

200

What´s special about Plymouth Pavilions skating rink?

It is open all year.

200

Use 2 different phrases to ask for food or drinks.

Can/May I have ... ? 

I would like to have ..., please.


300

Give the simple past forms of the following words: 

to write, to sell, to cook, to get, to become

wrote, sold, cooked, got, became

300

Write the plural forms onto the blackboard:

shelf, foot, mouse, child, fish

shelves, feet, mice, children, fish

300

What´s the name of the King of England and the President of the USA?

King Charles

Joe Biden

300

What´s the name of the shopping centre in Plymouth?

 What kind of shops can you find there? Name 3 examples.

Drake Circus

clothes shop, shoe shop, sports shop, phone shop, PC game shop, film/music shop, food shop, chocolate shop

300

Spell the words TODAY, NOW, HIGH and NERVOUS.

ti-ou-di-ei-wai

en-ou-dabl ju

eitsch-ai-dschi-eitsch

en-i-ar-wi-ou-ju-es

400

Answer with short answers (+ yes, - no): 

1. Did you have a nice day yesterday? (+)

2. Was it rainy yesterday? (+)

3. Are you tired? (-)

1. Yes, I/we did. 

2. Yes, it was. 

3. No, I am/we are not.

400

Find one word for each line: 

1. angry, bored, worried = 

2. ferry, train, coach =

3. sunny, rain, fog =

1. feelings

2. transport

3. weather

400

What can you see on the following flags and what are their colours? 

England, Scotland, Wales

E: white + red cross

S: blue + white cross

W: white/green + red dragon

400

Who is Tom Daley? What do you know about him?

He was born in Plymouth. 

He is a famous swimmer. 

He took part in the Olympic Games and in the world championship.

400

What do you say at the beginning (1) and end (2) of a presentation?

I´d like to talk about/My presentation is about...

That´s the end of my presentation. Do you have any questions.

500

When do we use the present progressive and the present simple (normal use + future use)?

present simple: regular activities + timetables (future) 

present progressive: activities NOW + plans (future)

500

How do you pronounce the following words?

guinea pig, neighbour, vegetables, theatre, guitar

ˈgɪni pɪg, ˈneɪbəʳ, ˈvedʒtəblz, ˈθɪətəʳ, gɪˈtɑ:ʳ

500

What are the capitals of: England, Ireland, Wales?

London, Dublin, Cardiff

500

Give one aspect each about the old Barbican area and Smeaton´s tower.

Barbican: old houses, near the harbour, eat fish and chips, go shopping

Smeaton´s: on the Hoe, see the sea, many steps

500

You are in a clothes shop. You like a shirt. Make a dialogue (you + shop assistant: 4 sentences/questions each).

You: Excuse me. How much is the shirt?

SA: It´s 16 pounds 99. 

You: Do you have it in another colour? 

SA: Yes, we do. What size would you like? 

You: Size.../Age...

SA: Here you are. 

You: Can I try it on?

SA: Of course, next to the mirror.

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