Vocabulary
Passive Voice
Reported Speech
About California
Texts
100
In a group with 20 girls and 3 boys, girls are the ____.
Majority
100
Change to passive voice: The neighbor saw the thief.
The thief was seen by the neighbor.
100
Change to reported/indirect speech: "I always drink coffee", she said.
She said that she always drank coffee.
100
In what city is the Golden Gate Bridge?
San Francisco
100
From "The Circuit": Where is Panchito's from?
Mexico
200
A very dry, sandy place
Desert
200
Change to passive voice: Professor Depp gave the presentation on brain development.
The presentation on brain development was given by Professor Depp.
200
Change to reported/indirect speech: "I am reading a book", he explained.
He explained that he was reading a book.
200
What fast food restaurant chain began in California?
McDonald's
200
From "San Clemente Clean Ocean Program": What is one thing that the San Clemente Clean Ocean Program does to keep the beaches clean?
reduce bacteria on Poche and North Beaches, repair the storm drain system, collect 50 tons of garbage per month from the streets, test water quality all over the city, clean local beaches, print environmental articles and ads in local papers
300
Another word for rich
Wealthy
300
Change to passive voice: The children ring the doorbell, then run away for fun.
The doorbell is rung by the children, who then run away for fun.
300
Change to reported/indirect speech: They complained, "We have been waiting for hours".
They complained that they had been waiting for hours.
300
Name three technology companies in Silicon Valley
Apple, HP, Cisco, Google, Netflix, Facebook, Tesla, Intel, Adobe, Yahoo!, eBay, etc.
300
From "The Circuit": What is a migrant worker?
Someone who travels from place to place for temporary (for a short time) jobs, etc.
400
What is the break between class called in American English?
Recess
400
Change to passive voice: The teacher didn't know everything.
Not everything was known by the teacher.
400
Change to reported/indirect speech: John: 'Does Martin like to play golf?"
John asked whether he liked to play golf.
400
What is the largest ethnic group in California?
Hispanics/Latinos
400
From "The Strawberry Industry": Before strawberries can be grown, what must be done to the fields?
Fields must be prepared, fields must be sprayed, covered with plastic, etc.
500
To "register" for a class (verb)
Enroll
500
Change to passive voice: Who ate the last cookie?
By whom was the last cookie eaten?
500
Change to reported/indirect speech: Tim says, "I had seen Caroline earlier today, before I arrived here." **You report this speech on the same day you heard it**
Tim said that he had seen Caroline earlier today, before he had arrived there.
500
In what year was gold discovered in California? (Hint: It's also the name of a famous football team from San Francisco)
1849
500
From "San Clemente Clean Ocean Program": Discuss TWO ways you can help keep the ocean clean.
Depends!
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