Vocabulary
What is the meaning of 'burn out'?
To become exhausted from too much work.
E.g.: Let's look up the word in the dictionary.
Is this sentence right or wrong? Let's compromise, I will put down the gun if you put down yours.
Right.
Traveling, volunteering, doing internships, doing language immersion.
Who was the son of Daedalus that fell down because he flew too close to the sun?
Icarus
What is the opposite of 'optimistic'?
Pessimistic
Is this sentence right or wrong? Sue has been playing the violin since eight years ago.
Wrong. 'Since' cannot be put together with 'ago'. It should've been: Sue has been playing the violin for eight years.
Is this sentence right or wrong? It was believed that the sun was actually a star.
The sentence is wrong because the sun is actually a star, and that this fact is widely known.
What is the most obvious benefit of doing internships?
It'll look good on the resume; or,
Give you a chance to know more about a certain career.
What is the term for someone who can die?
What is the meaning of 'rewarding'?
Something non-financially-related but able to make you glad or happy; something heart-warming as a result of an action.
Give a proper relative clause for the following sentence: Thanos, .... , was beheaded by Thor.
E.g.: Thanos, who had destroyed the stones, was beheaded by Thor.
Make a sentence using the expression 'I'll tell you what ...'
E.g.: I'll tell you what, if you host the party at your house, I'll bring the food.
Why is language immersion more effective than simple language learning?
It will give you a chance to practice the language daily. On top of that, it'll let you experience the local culture.
Say 4 types of traditional story types.
Myth, legends, tales and fables.
What is the meaning of 'supernatural'?
Not usual or normal, and appears to transcend the laws of nature.
Give a proper relative clause for the following sentence: The surviving Avengers went back in time to get the stones - ... - back.
E.g.: The surviving Avengers went back in time to get the stones - that had been destroyed by Thanos - back.
Make a sentence from the expression 'people thought that ...'
E.g.: People thought that walking under a ladder would bring you seven years of bad luck.
What concerns that parents may have about their children doing a gap year? Say at least 3.
E.g.: Safety reasons; they're afraid that if their children don't go straight to college, they'll never get started; financial problems, etc.
What is the difference between a myth and a legend?
A myth involves gods and immortals, while a legend involves heroes and mortals.
Make a sentence using the word 'tentative'.
E.g.: The tentative dates for the conference are July 12th to 15th, but it's not definite yet.
Complete the sentence using the info below it:
Nelson Mandela, who had ... , became ...
Info: 27 years in prison; first black president of South Africa.
Nelson Mandela, who had spent 27 years in prison, became the first black president of South Africa.
Correct this sentence: It could be argued dogs are more loyal than cats.
It could be argued that dogs are more loyal than cats.
How to earn money during a gap year?
Do paid-internships, part-time jobs, volunteering, etc.
What is the moral of the fable 'The Hare and the Tortoise'?
Slow and steady wins the race.