THE OFFICE
GRAMMAR RESCUE
WORLD & TRAVEL
WILD CARD
CLASS MEMORIES
100

Name 3 things you find in a typical office.

Desk, computer, chair, stapler, printer.

100

What is the past participle of the verb "Go"?

Gone

100

Which country uses the "Yen" as currency?

Japan.

100

Spell the word "Entrepreneur" correctly.

E-N-T-R-E-P-R-E-N-E-U-R.

100

What was the name of our textbook last semester?

National Geographic Voices - Intermediate Plus (B1/B2)

200

What is the difference between "Salary" and "Wage"?

Salary is a fixed monthly/annual payment; Wage is paid per hour or per day.

200

Correct the mistake: "I have worked here since two years."

"I have worked here FOR two years."

200

Name 3 English-speaking countries that are NOT the USA or UK.

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

200

Translate this idiom to Spanish idiom: "He/She told me to take a hike / brushed me off / sent me packing."


"Me mandó a volar".

200

Name someone in this class who was always "the joker"...

Lucca/Mike/Rodrigo

300

If a company is "In the red", is it making money or losing money?

Losing money (Red = debt/loss).

300

Use "Yet" and "Already" in two sentences about your vacation.

"I have already unpacked, but I haven't studied yet."

300

If you are at an airport, what is a "Layover"?

A connection or break between two flights.

300

Name 3 big companies based in Mexico.

Bimbo, Cemex, América Móvil, Femsa.

300

What was the funniest thing that happened in our LEX I class?

...

400

Complete: "I need to _______ a meeting for next Tuesday."

Schedule / Set up / Arrange

400

What is the difference between "I used to play" and "I am used to playing"?

Used to is a past habit; Am used to is something that is now normal/familiar.

400

What is the capital city of Australia?

Canberra

400

Pronounce correctly: "Schedule" and "Colleague".

"Sked-ul" and "Ko-lig").

400

Mention one topic we studied in the very last unit of November.

Unit 5 - Let's Play! (games/sports/could have, should have, would have)

500

What does "CEO" stand for?

Chief Executive Officer.

500

Finish the sentence: "If I won the lottery, I..."

"...would [verb in base form]" (Second Conditional).

500

What do you call the money you give back to a customer if they return a product?

A Refund

500

Say "La Salle's mission statement" (or values) in English.

Faith, Fraternity, Service / "Indivisa Manent"

500

Mention someone who became your friend during the last semester.

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