Vocabulary
a glass or plastic container with a lid, used for storing food or other things (noun)
jar
My flat isn’t big _______, so I need to move to a new one.
enough
to try to make people admire you by showing your abilities, possessions, or achievements
show off
In which building does the U.S. Congress meet?
U.S.Capitol
What gets wetter the more it dries?
a towel
Food produced without artificial chemicals or pesticides. (adjective)
organic
She’s studied at this school ______ last August.
since
The cold winter is difficult, but I am sure we will get _________ it.
through
What does “D.C.” stand for in Washington, D.C.?
District of Columbia
What are two things people never eat before breakfast?
lunch and supper
extremely funny; making you laugh a lot (adjective)
hilarious
We ______ (never/be) to the USA before, but we hope to go next year.
have never been
to make a short stop during a journey, before continuing to your destination
stop off
Which American president led the United States during the American Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old.
a candle
a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a coast (noun)
cliff
If you like sweet tea, you should only add a ____ sugar, as it is bad for your teeth. (1 word)
little
to start a journey
set off / set out
What was the name of the African American pastor during the 1950s and 1960s who led many non-violent protests against racial segregation and inequality?
Martin Luther King Jr
It is light as a feather, but no one can hold it for long.
your breath
(of a person) not at all brave and too eager to avoid danger, difficulty, or pain (adjective)
cowardly
He said he’d contact you. Has he phoned you ___?
yet
to cause something to happen, especially a change or result (b___ a___)
bring about
Which river flows through Washington, D.C.?
the Potomac river
The more you take, the more you leave behind.
footsteps