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Unit 13
Unit 14
Vocabulary
Grammar
Movies
100
Another word for a "famous person" that we learned in class is ___________.
A celebrity.
100
He's tapping his foot. He probably feels _____________. Give 2 possible adjectives (adj).
Possible answers: impatient, annoyed, frustrated, irritated
100
Another word for "farming" that we learned in class is ___________. Hint: This word is most commonly used when talking about the industry of farming.
Agriculture.
100
Find another way to write this sentence using the given word: They speak German, French, and Italian in Switzerland. (spoken)
German, French, and Italian are spoken in Switzerland.
100
The symbol of Easter (as seen in the movie Hop) is the Easter _________.
Easter Bunny.
200
Another word for movie "type" is ________. Bonus (200 pts): Name 3 out of the 8 types we learned in class. Name one movie for each of the 3 types you choose.
Genre. The movie types that we learned are: drama, science fiction, horror, fantasy, war, comedy, animated, and action.
200
A movement of a part of the body (usually the hands or the head) to express an idea or meaning is a ____________. Bonus (100 pts): Do one of these to communicate the idea, "Leave me alone!"
Gesture. Possible gestures for "Leave me alone!": -hands on hips -hand/hands pushing someone away
200
What is foreign money sometimes called? For example, if we are visiting America and we need to trade our RMB for USD, we would go to the _________ exchange.
Currency.
200
Choose either the present participles or past participles for the following sentence: I was really (excited/exciting) to watch the Hunger Games- Catching Fire. I thought the first movie was (fascinated/fascinating) and suspenseful. I knew the sequel would be even better!
excited fascinating
200
What are the Hunger Games as seen in the movie? Who must fight and who wins? What does the winner get? Bonus (100 pts): The ruling government in Panem is what type? It means total/complete control over everything in a country.
One boy and one girl from each of the 12 districts in Panem must fight each other to the death. Only one child survives. The winner brings honor and riches back to his/her district. Bonus: Totalitarian.
300
Name two synonyms for the word "excellent."
Possible answers: wonderful, marvelous, terrific, awesome, fantastic, fabulous, outstanding
300
What is the difference between permission, obligation, and prohibition?
permission = you can do something obligation = you must do something prohibition = you cannot do something/ you are forbidden from doing something
300
What is the word for "complete change," usually in reference to a new government. Bonus (100 pts): Name the adjective (adj) form and adverb (adv) form of this word.
Revolution Bonus: Adj- Revolutionary Adv- Revolutionize
300
Complete the following sentences using past perfect continuous: I (feeling) very stressed, recently. I (staying up late) studying for too many exams. I (getting enough sleep) and I (also losing weight) from not eating enough food.
I have been feeling very stressed, recently. I have been staying up late studying for too many exams. I have not been getting enough sleep and I also have been losing weight from not eating enough food.
300
In Catch Me if You Can, Frank's father didn't pay his taxes. He owes a large _________ to the government.
Debt.
400
Ang Lee is a movie __________. He made the film Hulk.
director.
400
What is it called when a person cannot speak? What is it called when a person cannot hear? What is it called when a person cannot see? Name 2. Bonus (100 pts) to name all 3.
Speak = (to be) mute Hear = (to be) deaf See = (to be) blind
400
What is the name of the next movie or book in a series. For example: the 2nd after the 1st or the 46th after the 45th.
A sequel.
400
Rewrite this sentence using who or which: Charlie Chaplin was an actor that was known for his roles in silent films.
Charlie Chaplin was an actor who was known for his roles in silent films.
400
What type of movie is back to the future? Explain why it is this type.
Science fiction, because it shows new technology that allows people to travel back in time. We are able to see the past.
500
Name 3 synonyms for the word "awful."
Possible answers: dreadful, disgusting, horrible, terrible
500
What is the language that deaf people (people who cannot hear) use to communicate?
Sign Language. ASL. CSL. ISL.
500
Name one thing in your city that is farmed, one thing that is manufactured, one thing that is grown, and one thing that is raised.
Some possible answers: Farmed- lobsters, oysters, fish Manufactured- computers, cars, televisions Grown- rice, tea, tomatoes, watermelon Raised- sheep, cattle, pigs, chickens
500
Write these sentences using passive or active voice. Write them on the board: 1.) J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter book series. 2.) The parts of Harry, Ron, and Hermione were played by 3 fantastic people.
1.) The Harry Potter book series was written by J.K. Rowling. 2.) 3 fantastic people played the parts of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
500
In Forrest Gump, Name 3 ways in which Forrest is very successful. Be specific about his achievements, awards, etc.
Possible answers: Medal of Honor from fighting in Vietnam, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Skilled at ping pong (plays for the army in China), Invests in Apple, Runs across America 3 times, Marries his best friend, etc.