Unit 1
These two words both mean "to grow or develop successfully."
True or false: the word "appetite" is only used to describe a "desire for food."
False: We can use "appetite" more generally to mean a desire/hunger for things like success or for an activity.
She has a strong appetite for success.
I don't have the appetite for a movie right now.
This noun means "a fact or event that is unusual or not fully understood".
Say the plural form of the noun three times fast.
phenomena, phenomena, phenomena
This phrasal verb can mean "to represent or make up something" or "to give a reason for something".
account for
Complete the sentence:
"A good video needs to be _______. It has to capture and hold the viewer's interest."
compelling
Which of the following are correct collocations with "differentiate"?
a. differentiate from
b. differentiate by
c. differentiate between
d. differentiate of
a. differentiate from and c. differentiate between
This word refers to "tiny creatures that live in our digestive system".
Microbes (or bacteria)
Complete the sentence with the correct nouns:
"If there is half a bottle of water on the table, a(n) ___________ will say it is half-full, but a(n) ____________ will say it is half-empty."
optimist, pessimist
Correct this sentence to make the structure parallel:
"Having love in your life is more important than to have money."
"Having love in your life is more important than having money."
This noun can mean:
* interest or involvement in something
* an appointment or event
* an agreement to get married
engagement
Which of the following signal that someone is giving an opinion rather than a fact?
a. verbs related to thought or feeling
b. statistics, dates, names, or places
c. expressions like "according to research"
d. adjectives that convey judgment
a. and d.
The verbs/verb phrases "contributes to", "influences", and "plays a role in" all signal:
a. a cause
b. a link
c. an effect with a partial cause
c. an effect with a partial cause
If someone is new at a skill or activity, are they likely to be more confident or less confident than an expert?
Your team can get double points if you can also identify the name for this effect.
more confident; the Dunning-Kruger Effect
Give at least two words that are in the same word family as the noun "abundance".
abundant (adj.); abound (v.); abundantly (adv.)
Complete the sentence with an appropriate verb:
"Caffeine can _________ your heart rate. In high doses, this can cause medical problems."
elevate (or increase)
Correctly read this sentence out loud but with a reduced adjective clause.
"A second language is useful for anyone who wants to work internationally."
"A second language is useful for anyone wanting to work internationally."
Which word in a "thought group" usually gets the strongest stress?
a. the first word
b. the last content word
c. the longest word
b. the last content word
Which of the following expresses "a past possibility that did not happen"?
a. The team might not have known the answer.
b. What could have helped you remember the answer?
c. The team must not have known the answer.
b. What could have helped you remember the answer?
Give at least two verbs or phrases that mean "to make a conclusion based on what is said and on your own knowledge":
infer; make an inference; "read between the lines"
Complete the sentence with the correct adjective phrase:
"We don't spend our entire class focusing on one language skill ______________. Instead, we integrate multiple language skills."
in isolation
Name at least two strategies for creating a successful YouTube video.
1. having an attractive thumbnail
2. using a casual and clearly pronounced voice
3. using storytelling techniques to create conflict
Name at least three neurotransmitters.
serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins
Briefly explain what "impostor syndrome" is and identify one possible cause for it.
A lack of confidence/feeling that someone does not deserve their success.
Being a (maladaptive) perfectionist; getting mixed signals from your family in childhood
Give at least four different design elements of a healthy community:
clean air; safe streets; safe and healthy housing; healthcare; access to fresh food; parks and green spaces
If you do this, you notice or sense something; or you see something in a particular way.
perceive