Unit 1
success in doing something difficult
devote oneself to
Completely fail
a bomb
distributing or give to the needy
dole out
What is the capital of Netherlands?
Amsterdam
What is the most famous building in New York?
Empire State Building
become emotionally or physically stronger
toughen up
almost impossible to believe
far-fetched
We cannot sit by and watch the country suffer
Turn this sentence into a rhetorical question.
Can we really sit and watch the country suffer?
What is the height of the Eiffel Tower? (in meters)
A-259
B-416
C-312
C- 312 meters.
How many people are living in New York City?
A- 8 millions
B- 9 millions
C-13 millions
8 millions
We requested funding a year ago and we are still waiting
We ..... waiting for funding since last year
Have been
So can be followed by an adjective or an ...
adverb
When you have been the victim of a vicious downside, it takes years to overcome your fear of walking alone at night.
Put the underlined words in the correct sentences.
mugging
What are the colors of the flag of Switzerland?
Red and white
Who is the richest family in New York?
The Rockefeller
Complete the quote
Out of sight, ...
...out of mind
Those are the paintings. They were stolen from the National Gallery.
Rewrite the sentences so that they contain an appropriate relative clause.
Those are the paintings that has been stolen from the National Gallery.
Ten millions pounds worth of medical machinery is giving to a hospital this week.
Correct the sentences, and turn it into passive voice.
Ten millions pounds worth of medical machinery has been given to a hospital this week.
What is Cologne's most famous monument?
Its Cathedral
How many states are in the US?
50
He has been a leading player in his field since 1995.
What tenses is it?
Perfect tenses
Those diamonds were worn by Grace Kelly. She wore them on the day of her marriage.
Rewrite the sentences so that they contain an appropriate relative clause.
Those diamonds which she wore on the day of her marriage were worn by Grace Kelly.
Non-profit organizations have undertaken the majority of the reconstruction work in the Philippines.
Rewrite the sentences using the passive voice.
The majority of the reconstruction work in the Philippines has been undertaken by the non-profit organization.
What is the highest mountain in the Alps?
Mont-Blanc
What do Americans celebrate on July 4thy?
Independence Day.