The Natural World
List at least three names of flowers
rose, petunia, poppy, lady's slipper orchid, jade vine, thistle
Give at least three synonyms to the word "interesting"
spectacular, fascinating, amazing, breathtaking, fantastic
Name a function of the modal verbs that are used to express that somebody or something is not allowed to do something
Prohibition
What is the structure of Passive voice?
to be + Past Participle (V3/Ved)
Use necessary phrasal verb to complete a sentence.
She needs to wait for the conversation to finish before she can ............ the phone.
She needs to wait for the conversation to finish before she can hang up the phone.
Name at least three endangered animals
red panda, snow leopard, loggerhead turtle, great white shark
What are some unusual ways to see the sights of London? Give at least four examples.
go on a cable car, take a helicopter tour, go on a walking tour, go on a bus tour, go on a river cruise
Which modal verbs can express the possibility?
Can/Could/May/Might
Change this sentence into the Passive voice
Rescue teams found two saiga antelopes last week.
Two saiga antelopes were found by rescue teams last week.
Use an appropriate preposition to complete the following sentence.
Dana moved slowly __________ the back of the bus looking for an empty seat.
Dana moved slowly towards the back of the bus looking for an empty seat.
Suggest at least three ways how endangered animals can be protected
Students' own answers
Give at least two synonyms to the word "Sights"
attraction, landmark, sightseeing, place of interest
Paraphrase the sentence using an appropriate modal verb and make changes if necessary. Which function does it express?
You are obliged to book your seats online.
You must book your seats online. - Obligation
Write the verbs in the bracket in the passive.
A: Is your organisation trying to raise awareness of endangered species?
B: Yes, my boss ...................... (just interview) on television about it!
B: Yes, my boss has just been interviewed on television about it!
- Teacher, I don't know this word.
- Look it up!
What does LOOK IT UP mean?
Find the meaning of the word in the paper or online dictionary or any other source (book, encyclopedia, 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 be seen in an airport, at a train station and on a cruise liner?
Baggage claim, Passport control, Gate number, International departures signs can be seen in an airport
Platform, Mind the gap signs can be seen at a train station
Upper deck, Deck signs can be seen on a cruise liner.
Explain the meaning of the following modal verbs functions:
1) Request
2) Permission
1) something that is asked for
2) to be allowed to do something
Change the sentence into the Active voice
The office is cleaned by Mary every morning
Mary cleans the office every morning.
Use an appropriate preposition to complete the following sentence.
They walked ___________ the platform looking for their friends.
They walked along the platform looking for their friends.
Think of the phrases or words that have 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) Aisha likes to climb rock walls without a rope, so you can say she has a head for heights.
Explain the difference between "Necessity" and "Possibility"
Necessity is something that is required
Possibility is something that may happen
Make up a sentence used in Passive voice in Present Simple and Past Simple Tenses and Present Perfect. Make changes where necessary.
The letter will be sent tomorrow.
The letter is sent every day (Present)
The letter was sent yesterday (Past)
The letter has already been sent
Explain the meaning of a phrasal verb "hang on" and make up a sentence using it.
meaning - to wait for a short time
example - Hang on a minute - I'll be with you in a moment!