Everyday English
Grammar
English Storylines
Famous Places
Holidays
100
Name an appropriate topic for a small talk discussion
weather• current events• celebrities• sports• food• family• pets• school• hobbies• holidays• hometown• work
100
Give me an example of an antonym for the word "dull"
exciting, thrilling, engaging, shocking, etc.
100
Why was Carlos worried, in the story this unit?
He felt like he wasn't prepared for the test.
100
What is the name of the strange shaped area off the coast of Florida?
The Bermuda Triangle
100
When is April Fools?
April 1st
200
Name a situation where you probably should not engage in small talk
If someone is angry, working on something else, or wants to be left alone.
200
Give me an example of both an antonym and a synonym for the word "crazy"
Synonyms: crazy, kooky, nuts, loco, wacko, etc.
Antonyms: stable, calm, collected, balanced, etc.
200
Share an expression you learned in Eugene and Carlos' story this week, and what it means:
Just my luck - a sarcastic response
breeze - something simple / easy
Easy for you to say. - You aren't in my situation
jump to conclusions - Make rash conclusions
I couldn’t have said it better myself. - I agree
one’s mind goes blank - Get lost
nervous wreck - Anxious
Pipe down. - be quiet
Here goes nothing. - Understatement, humor
toast - in deep trouble.
200
Where do the tips of the Bermuda triangle start?
They start in Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda
200
What traditions are common during April Fools?
To prank / hoax others with silly things, like news stories, etc.
300
Give an example of how you might start some small talk with someone.
"Hello! I just love your dog; what's his name?"
"That is a nice hat; where did you get it?"
"This weather is pretty crazy, isn't it?"
300
Give 3 examples of either antonyms / synonyms for this word: "happy"
Synonyms: blessed, joyful, elated, pleased, etc.
Antonyms: bitter, distressed, angry, broody, etc.
300
Use one of the following phrases in a sentence:
"Pipe down" OR "Toast"
???
300
Why is the Bermuda Triangle Famous?
Because many ships / sailors / pilots have gotten lost or disappeared there.
300
What sort of pranks are not nice?
Being mean, or distasteful...don't do that.