VOCABULARY
affluent
Wealthy; having a large amount of money
Only the most affluent individuals can afford a Lamborghini.
I live in New York.
What tense is it?
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Present Simple.
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Brothers and sisters, I have none but this man's father is my father's son.
Who is the man?
the man is my son.
Approximately, how many million people speak English?
330 to 360 million people speak English as their first language.
Synonyms for very!
Synonyms for very
ajar
Slightly open or almost closed: said of a door.
found the door ajar, and I stood a moment gazing at the hateful man who claimed a right to rule me, body and soul. - Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Peter is reading a book now.
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Present Progressive/Continuous.
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What is greater than God,
more evil than the devil,
the poor have it,
the rich need it,
and if you eat it, you'll die?
Nothing
What country comprises the majority of the English - speakers?
Most native speakers of English are Americans.
Synonyms for clever!
Synonyms for clever
avarice
Excessive desire for wealth; extreme greed
Corruption is a product of avarice and thirst for power.
I visited Berlin last week.
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Simple Past.
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Who makes it, has no need of it.
Who buys it, has no use for it.
Who uses it can neither see nor feel it.
What is it?
A coffin.
How many official languages are there in the EU?
24
Synonyms for beautiful!
Synonyms for beautiful
avert
(verb) turn aside, or away; as, to avert the eyes from an object; to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of
We did everything we could to avert the disaster, but it was not enough.
Peter was reading a book yesterday evening.
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Past Progressive.
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while
as
when...
What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
A stamp.
English is the third largest language by the number of native speakers. What are two languages in the 1st and the 2nd place?
Mandarin and Spanish.
Synonyms for interesting!
Synonyms for interesting
candid
(adjective) straightforward, open and sincere, honest
I had a very candid discussion with Max about his school problems.
I have cleaned my room.
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Present Perfect.
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During which month do people sleep the least?
February (there are fewer nights in February).
Countries of the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom (UK) comprises four countries:
England,
Scotland,
Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain)
Northern Ireland (which is variously described as a country, province or region).
Synonyms for complicated!
Synonyms for complicated