Grammar
Nina is very different ______ her older sister.
A. at B. to C. from D. than
C. from
Fill in the blank: In group discussions, we should take t________, so we are not the only one talking all the time.
turns
It is common to use passive voice in academic or technical writing? True or false?
What do you call this kind of Australian snack: chocolate biscuit with a creamy filling, coated in rich chocolate.
Tim Tam
Correct or incorrect: I'm going to the ATM for withdrawing some cash.
Incorrect.
If you "burn the midnight oil," what are you doing?
A. To burn candles
B. To work/study late at night.
C. To watch TV late
B
What is the term for a statement or sentence that is written at the start of a body paragraph?
T____ s____.
Topic Sentence
The word "encounter" also means _____?
A. open up
B. go down
C. come across
C. come across
Jimmy asked that if she was still going to her parents' place for Chrismas.
Correct or incorrect: "He is stressed" and "he is stressful" mean the same. Why?
Incorrect.
Can you name 3 connecting phrases at the beginning of a concluding sentence？E.g. Overall......
To summarize, to sum up, in conclusion, to conclude......
In the below options, which is the traditional food at Australian's table during Christmas?
A.Blood pudding B. Roasted ham
C. Fried eggs D. Tofu Salad
B. Roasted ham
Empathy motivates people to help others. _____, guilt strengthens commitment to others.
A. However B. While C. Despite
D. Therefore E. On the contrary
A. E
Can you pronounce the below words correctly? Pay attention to word stress: Technician, technology, technological, technologically
Tech'nician, Tech'nology Techno'logical, Techno'logically
What is the term for the practice of using someone else's work or ideas without giving proper credit in academic writing?
Plagiarism
Can you name 4 icons from Australia? (Think about landmarks, people, animals, brands, food...)
The Sydney Opera House, Steve Irwin, kangaroo, Telstra, Carol reef, Anthony Albanese, The Sydney Harbour Bridge, Boomerang ......
Use the below words to make a sentence in passive voice: Modern life, electronic devices, on, is built, which, depend on, people
Modern life is built on electronic devices which people depend on.
Name 10 kinds of carbohydrates.
Bread, doughnut, cake, rice, noodle, pasta, biscuits, cereal, whole grain, oats, potato, sweet potato......
Use below words to write down one sentence: Unless, rains, go to the beach. (Tips: You can use 1st conditional)
Unless it rains, we are going to the beach.
We will go to the beach unless it rains.
Name 5 phrasal verbs with "down" and 5 phrasal verbs with "up". what do they mean?
Put down, turn down, go down, take down, shut down, track down, calm down, write down, cut down....
Put up, turn up, go up, take up, shut up, wake up, get up...