Vocabulary 1
_________ is a popular type of seafood.
shrimp
A water path for boats.
canal
There is ________ in the classroom. Where are my students?
There is nobody in the classroom. Where are my students?
Paraphrase the sentence.
The cat sat on the mat.
The mat had a cat sitting on it.
Paraphrase the sentence.
Shanghai's population is the largest of any city in China.
Shanghai has more people than any other Chinese city.
A traditional form of transportation in many Asian countries is the __________.
rickshaw
From tropical lands I come, in colors bright,
With flavors unique, a sweet delight.
Not your everyday apple or pear,
What am I, with tastes so rare?
Exotic fruits
There's _________ in the box. It's empty.
There's nothing in the box. It's empty.
Paraphrase the sentence.
She likes to read books in the evening.
In the evening, she enjoys reading books.
There is _________ on my desk.
There is nothing on my desk.
Tourists often buy ___________ to remember their trip.
souvenirs
Old things that are valuable.
antiques
_____________ in the class knew the answer.
Nobody in the class knew the answer.
Paraphrase the sentence.
The sun rises in the east.
The east is where the sun rises.
With two wheels and a seat, I ride along,
Pulled by a human, swift and strong.
In busy streets, you’ll find me there,
What am I, with a ride so rare?
rickshaw
The ____________ sells various goods on the street.
street vendor
A fast fish.
Tuna
I looked for my keys, but I found _________.
I looked for my keys, but I found nothing.
Paraphrase the sentence.
He is good at playing the guitar.
Playing the guitar is something he is good at.
From travels and trips I come back home,
A small reminder of where you've roamed.
A keepsake from adventures near and far,
What am I, a memory in a jar?
souvenirs
Unusual and special fruits.
exotic fruits
An Indonesian design.
Batik
___________ is in the garden. It's quiet and empty.
Nobody / No one is in the garden. It's quiet and empty.
Parahrase the sentence.
They went for a walk in the park.
A walk in the park was what they went for.
I am cherished for my age and past,
With stories in my form that last.
Though I'm old, I'm valued high,
What am I, with a timeless tie?
antiques