Unit 7
Debates around how much homework to give often cause a lot of __________.
Debates around how much homework to give often cause a lot of controversy.
The computer chose the winner ________ from a list of names.
The computer chose the winner randomly from a list of names.
I argue with my brother every day. He's so annoying.
He'll _______ the party at his house on the 25th.
He'll host the party at his house on the 25th.
Who is the author of 'Crime and Punishment'?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Working hard really _________ in the long run. But you've got to be prepared to just __________ the work sometimes and get it done.
Working hard really pays off in the long run. But you've got to be prepared to just plow through the work sometimes and get it done.
It's important to play video games in ___________, don't waste the whole day!
We'll need to ___________the plan based on our teacher's feedback.
It's important to play video games in moderation, don't waste the whole day!
We'll need to adapt the plan based on our teacher's feedback.
They are building a ________ of new houses close to the metro station.
What _________ do you need to consider when choosing a place to live?
They are building a cluster of new houses close to the metro station.
What factors do you need to consider when choosing a place to live?
Thank you for your presentation, it was really ___________. I know all about the topic now!
My _________ wants to increase my rent next year.
Thank you for your presentation, it was really informative. I know all about the topic now!
My landlord wants to increase my rent next year.
Who 'discovered' America?
Christopher Columbus
Despite a few___________, the plan worked out fine. It _________ that they had left enough time to get the airport.
Despite a few hiccups, the plan worked out fine. It turned out that they had left enough time to get the airport.
I'm quitting smoking on January 1st! I'm going to ____________ and never touch a cigarette again.
Can we go to the supermarket? I'm really craving a bag of Doritos.
I'm quitting smoking on January 1st! I'm going to go cold turkey and never touch a cigarette again.
All our houses are designed with the __________ of sustainability in mind.
The house has many innovative _________, like solar panels and flexible storage space.
All our houses are designed with the principle of sustainability in mind.
The house has many innovative features, like solar panels and flexible storage space.
Is this the first __________ of the issue, or has it happened before?
We will make a plan to try and ________ any problems so they don't cause major challenges.
Is this the first occurrence of the issue, or has it happened before?
We will make a plan to try and minimize any problems so they don't cause major challenges.
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has 5 members. Name 4 of them.
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan
(Hungary, Turkmenistan and Northern Cyprus are observers)
He was rich so he came from a very ________ background. However, he was unhappy, because he could never ________ his father's expectations.
When I met him, I knew he was the one. We hit it off right away!
You need to be flexible so you can deal with any unexpected changes.
It's great that you're focused on your goals, but don't get too _______. Remember there are other things in life.
The teacher will need to _____________ on the students who are suspected of cheating in the exam.
It's great that you're focused on your goals, but don't get too obsessive. Remember there are other things in life.
The teacher will need to keep a close eye on the students who are suspected of cheating in the exam.
They're going to __________ the old factory this weekend.
They need to _________ the water to make it safe to drink.
They're going to demolish the old factory this weekend.
They need to filter the water to make it safe to drink.
I don't like listening to ____________ pop music. I prefer to find something more unique and interesting.
Be careful! You'll ________ my expensive dress if you spill your drink on it.
I don't like listening to mainstream pop music. I prefer to find something more unique and interesting.
Be careful! You'll ruin my expensive dress if you spill your drink on it.
What is the biggest social media platform in the world (by number of users)?
The conversation got pretty ____________. He got angry and _________ completely __________. It wasn't ____________ behaviour.
The conversation got pretty heated. He got angry and went completely over the top. It wasn't reasonable behaviour.
"I broke the TV! Do you think I can ________ it for a cheaper one without my Mum noticing?"
"No way, she's going to __________ when she sees it. I don't think you're ______________ hiding it from her."
"I broke the TV! Do you think I can substitute it for a cheaper one without my Mum noticing?"
"No way, she's going to go berserk when she sees it. I don't think you're capable of hiding it from her."
In a(n) __________ world, our _________ would always be higher than our costs. However, that's not always possible in business. As long as we make ________ economic decisions, we should be able to make a profit in the long run.
In a(n) ideal world, our revenue would always be higher than our costs. However, that's not always possible in business. As long as we make sensible economic decisions, we should be able to make a profit in the long run.
Unfortunately, the students seem to have no ________ to work harder. The _______ from their last assignment was clear they needed to improve. __________, they are still not paying attention to their lessons.
Unfortunately, the students seem to have no desire to work harder. The feedback from their last assignment was clear they needed to improve. Nonetheless, they are still not paying attention to their lessons.
Name 4 countries in Africa which have English as an official language.
Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, The Gambia, Cameroon, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Eswatini (Swaziland), Lesotho