Unit 1
Define "Never"
Nunca
Explain "Popularity"
the state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.
Explain "Can't afford"
Not having enough money to do or buy something
Explain the word "brand"
a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name
Explain what a "Family Saga" is.
The family saga is a beloved genre of literature which chronicles the lives and doings of a family or a number of related or interconnected families over a period of time.
Define "Truthfulness"
the fact of being true; truth.
Explain "Back in Style"
If a style or a fashion comes back, it becomes popular again after being unpopular for a period of time:
Explain what is "Cost of Living"
How much we have to pay for our basic needs
Explain the word "Fashion Statement"
something that you wear or own that is new or unusual and is meant to draw attention to you.
Explain what a "Tall Tale" is.
A story that is very difficult to believe : a greatly exaggerated story.
Choose the correct form of the verb:
"Everyday (I'm getting up / I get up) at 7 a.m."
Everyday I get up at 7 a.m.
Confirm if sentence is correct:
"If you like trendy restaurants, you go to Maxine's Bistro"
If you like trendy restaurants, go to Maxine's Bistro
Add "too" or "enough" to the following sentence:
"I'm sorry. I can't go out tonight. I have much work to do."
I'm sorry. I can't go out tonight. I have too much work to do.
Rewrite the sentence with modal verbs so that they have the same meaning:
"I'm sure that Chelsea won't win the league this year."
Chelsea can't win the league this year.
Complete using Past Perfect:
I _____ (never / visit) that area before.
I had never visited that area before.
Choose the correct form of the verb:
"Have you (ever visited / been visiting) New York in the winter?"
Have you ever visited New York in the winter?
Confirm if sentence is correct:
"People lose interest if a restaurant will not try something new."
Correct
Add "too" or "enough" to the following sentence:
"There aren't hours in the day to do everything."
There aren't enough hours in the day to do everything.
Rewrite the sentence with modal verbs so that they have the same meaning:
"I'm sure that soccer is the world's most popular sport."
Soccer must be the world's most popular sport.
Complete the sentence:
My parents _________ (supposed / move) into their new house last week.
My parents were supposed to move into their new house last week.
Confirm if sentence is correct:
"I'm not really seeing what you mean."
I don't really see what you mean.
Correct the sentence:
"Before you'll make the recipe you'll need to go shopping."
Before you make the recipe you'll need to go shopping.
"That was by ____ the hardest test I've ever taken."
That was by far the hardest test I've ever taken.
Create one sentence using the correct relative clause:
"He met a man. He admired the man more than anyone else."
He met the man (who/that) he admired more than anyone else.
Change to passive voice:
At first, the charity devoted most of its funds to conserving wildlife.
At first, most of the charity's funds were devoted to conserving wildlife.