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100
If it's raining very heavily, you would probably hear someone say:


A: OMG, It's raining cats and dogs.

B: OMG, I'm feeling the rain is under the weather.

C: OMG, I'm feeling on top of the rain right now.

D: OMG, I'm feeling the rain is on my head.

A
100
You got lucky!!!
100
100
What does "pay fines" mean in Chinese？ 
支付罚款
100
You are not allowed to use contractions (like I'm, don't; can't) when writing an __________.


A. acadamic writing

B. informal writing

A
100

Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?

incorrectly

200
Explain the idiom: have butterflies in one stomach
feeling nerves
200
Conbine the following sentences into one sentence using an appropriate conjuction. 


I'm feeling on top of the world.

I got an "A" in the English test.

I'm feeling on top of the world, because I got an "A" in the English test.


I got an "A" in the English test, so I'm feeling on top of world.

200
Put "passionate" in a grammatically correct sentence.
I'm passionate about sports!


I'm passionate about singing.

He is a passionate singer.

200
You got lucky!!! 200 points!!!
200
200
How many months have 28 days?
12
300
If you hear someone say, "Hey, could you zoom in a little bit? What does the person mean?


A: He can't hear the other person clearly.

B: He wants the other person to pay attention.

C: He wants to look at something more closely.

C

 zoom in 表示放大

zoom out 表示缩小

zone out 走神

300
explain the difference between "because" and "because of" 
because +sentence

because of +noun; noun phrase; pronoun

300
say three synonyms of the word "important," extra points will be given if you could spell the words correctly. 100 for each correct answer.
critical, essential; crucial; significant; vital; 
300
Name three transition words or expressions that share the same meaning as "First, second, and third" 


"Firstly, secondly, thirdly " do not count. 

First and foremost; first of all; to begin with; 


In addition/additionally, also, besides

moreover, furthermore, last but not least


300
What's at the end of a rainbow?
The letter "W"
400
Match each of the following idioms with its correct meaning. 


1. around the corner    A. crazy and out of control

2. up in the air           B. feeling very happy

3. go berserk             C. coming/almost there

4. on top of the world D. uncertain/unclear 

1C; 2D; 3A; 4B
400

One the following sentences is grammatically correct.

A. I feel nerve-wracking when I talk to native English speakers.

B. Talking to native speakers are nerve-wracking.

c. I'm so nerve-wracked right now, because I'm going to have an exam tomorrow.

D. I feel so anxious right now because I'm going to have an exam tomorrow. 

D
400
Match each of the following word with the word or phrase that shares the same meaning.


A. establish             1. tired

B. exhausted           2. thank

C. appreciate          3. very good

D. impressive          4. set up

A4; B1; C2; D3
400
Which of the following is a error-free sentence.


A. there is a variety of subjects we can choose.

B. Languages vary among different places

C. Do sports are very important because of the various of health benefits one can get.

D. There are a variety of outdoor activities people can do.

extra points (100) will be given if more than 3 errors are pointed out.

D
400
What kind of room has no windows?
mushroom


mushROOM!!

500
Fill in the blank with an idiom we learned. (perfect grammar needed)


My younger brother is so naughty that he always ______________. 

gets on my nerves
500
explain the following expressions


A. be used to do sth

B. used to do sth

C. be used to doing sth

A. The wood is used to produce tables.

B. I used to get up early.

C. I'm used to getting up early. 

500
Name of a person: list words that end with "er"; "or", "ian", "ist", "ess"  (2 for each) 


correct spelling needed. 

50 points for each correct answer.

worker, farmer


author; editor; actor

actress; princess

musician; politician; magician; comedian

psychologist; journalist; guitarist; artist

500

Write an error-free thesis statement for the following writing exercise. 


Recently you had a discussion with your classmates about whether it is better to go abroad or stay in your own country for a holiday, take a stand by writing a thesis statement in one setence (at least three reasons needed)

From my perspective, I'm in favor of going abroad for a holiday, becuase it's a great opportunity for people to embrace different cultures, try authentic cuisine, and make new friends.

500
Riddle: Listening: What's black and white.....
Newspaper