Unit 1
This word means "a new plan created to achieve something".
initiative
This word means "the act of eating, drinking, or using something".
consumption
Complete the sentence with the correct adjective and collocation:
"Many students are _____ do homework."
reluctant to
Construction workers need to ______ to avoid injuries.
a) precaution
b) take precaution
c) take precautions
d) as a precaution
c) take precautions
This word describes groups of people who have lived in a region for a very long time.
indigenous
Name one of Zita Cobb's motivations for her work on Fogo Island.
Possible answers include:
1) Preservation of culture
2) Bring back economic resilience
3) Encourage the arts and tourism
Name two reasons why using electronic devices late at night can disrupt your sleep.
Possible answers include:
1) The light suppresses melatonin production.
2) It can keep your brain active.
3) It can delay REM sleep.
4) Notifications can wake you up.
What do each of the letters stand for in a "SWOT" analysis?
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
What are two ways that engineers minimize the effects of wind on skyscrapers?
1) Use a tapered design
2) Incorporate a hole at the top of the building
A ______ of melatonin can lead to disruptions in your natural sleep cycle.
deficiency
Use the correct verb to complete this sentence:
"He wants to _____ a career in fashion design."
pursue
Which is the best reporting verb to use for the following quote?
Smith: "Students absolutely need to be in every class on time."
a) states
b) suggests
c) insists
d) points out
c) insists
Name two things you learned while completing the "marshmallow challenge."
Answers will vary
Which of the following was the primary reason for constructing the Channel Tunnel?
a) It seemed like a cool idea.
b) The technology existed to build the tunnel.
c) Trade had significantly increased between England and France.
d) Engineers were excited by the challenge.
c) Trade had significantly increased between England and France.
A _____ exam covers everything that you have studied.
comprehensive
Complete the sentence with the correct verb form:
"Zita Cobb ________ (create) many new jobs since starting her initiatives on Fogo Island."
has created
This word means "to make something less severe or painful."
mitigate
Name at least 3 of Tuckman's 5 stages of teamwork.
forming, storming, norming, performing, mourning
What would be the correct way to rephrase the following sentence in the passive voice?
The smartest student in the class has just answered this question.
This question has just been answered by the smartest student in the class.
Vietnam's exports next year are expected to ______ the number of exports in 2025.
surpass
Which of the following is NOT associated with "active reading"?
a. Asking questions as you read
b. Making connections to other things you know about
c. Reading while also doing something else
d. Comparing the text to your own experiences
c. Reading while also doing something else
Name three things that are essential to creating an effective paraphrase.
1) Understand the text you are paraphrasing.
2) Change the wording of the text.
3) Change the structure of the text.
What is one way that you could soften the following advice?
"Students have got to complete every homework assignment."
Possible answers include:
a) Students might/could consider completing . . .
b) It can be helpful for students to complete . . .
c) It's a good idea for students to complete . . .
Answers will vary.
In the word "incorporate", the root "corp" means:
a) corporation
b) include
c) hand
d) body
d) body