SOUNDS
software
1. s
2. ch
3. sh
1. s
r _ _ _ _
a machine controlled by a computer
a robot
He studies Science ____ he is interested in English.
1. whereas
2. but
3. as well as
2. but
We ______ arrive on time to the meeting.
1. could
2. were able to
3. can
2. were able to
(best option for specific event)
Houston streets are flooded ________ I can't drive to work.
1. because of
2. therefore
3. due to
2. therefore
twister
1. /a/
2. /s/
3. /ou/
2. s
p _ _ _ _ _
to want one thing instead of another
prefer
We need to save the trees _____ the animals.
1. as well as
2. however
3. but
1. as well as
The plane leaves at 8am for London.
1. simple present
2. present progressive
3. be going to
People went to the beach because it was hot.
What is the cause?
Because it was hot.
hacker
1. /ae/
2. /a/
3. ch
1. /ae/ like in cat; black
s u l a u u n
what is this word?
unusual
I bought a new computer ______ my old one broke.
1. thanks to
2. therefore
3. because
3. because
Can you fix my computer?
No, __________.
1. I will not
2. I am not
3. I can
1. I will not
(decision made at the moment)
There was no rain for months ________ the plants died.
1. but
2. because
3. so
3. so
1. s
2. /ou/
3. /ae/
2. /ou/ like in cold or grow
d _ _ _ _ _ _
to make something new
_________ she started studying, she feels better about school.
1. thanks to
2. but
3. since
3. Since
I think the temperature will be hot tomorrow.
1. prediction
2. decision
1. prediction
Due to strong winds many trees fell down.
What is the effect?
Many trees fell down
atmosphere
1. sh
2. /a/
3. /ae/
3. /ae/ like in hat; satisfy
v e l e i e b
what is this word?
believe
Maria loves pepperoni pizza _______ Michael prefers pineapple pizza.
1. therefore
2. whereas
3. as well as
2. whereas
(making a comparison between Maria's favorite and Michael's favorite)
I might buy a new TV next week.
1. decision
2. prediction
2. prediction
(self prediction, speaker is not sure)
I had to use my phone for class _________ my computer died.
1. since
2. as a result
3. therefore
1. since