Word Bank
Selasi vocabulary
Phrases
Topic Sentence
Grammar
100

relating to or constituting several cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

multicultural

100

The penny finally dropped

It hit me

100

means that a situation is not always as perfect, happy, and ideal as it may seem.

it´s not all rainbows and unicorns

100

1. Topic: The Importance of Exercise
A. Exercise is good.
B. Doing 30 minutes of cardio every day reduces the risk of heart disease.
C. Exercise improves physical and mental health for people of all ages.

A. Incomplete

B. Too specific

C. Best option

100

1. he / every / morning / drink / coffee 

2. my / cooking / is / mother / dinner / at the moment 

He drinks coffee every morning.

My mother is cooking dinner at the moment.  

200

a connection or relationship between 2 things or people.

Association

200

layers that merge together

overlap

200

means a mixture of both good and bad experiences throughout life

all the ups and downs

200

2. Topic: My Favorite Place

A. the park near my house.
B. The park near my house is the best place to relax after school.
C. I like places.
D. The park near my house has two benches and a big oak tree.

A Incomplete

B Best

C General

D specific

200

Rearrange the words to form grammatically correct sentences. Be careful with meaning — the correct tense depends on the situation.

  1. work / currently / is / on / a new project / she

  2. teach / he / at the university / modern history 
  • She is currently working on a new project.

  • He teaches modern history at the university

300

belonging to or coming from another country, not your own.

Foreing

300

using a short hand 

it´s quicker to say

300

 It is a gesture that dismisses what someone has said or done, indicating that the speaker's opinion is unimportant or ridiculous

roll your eyes

300

3. Topic: Technology in Education

A. Technology is everywhere today.
B. Using technology in classrooms helps students learn in more engaging ways.
C. Smartboards and tablets are used in my school.
D. Technology is an important part of modern life.

A General

B Best

C specific

D incomplete


300

Match each sentence to its correct meaning: (Stative) or (Action).

a. I think this plan will work.____

b. I’m thinking about your offer.____

c. She has a new car.____

d. She’s having a shower.____

a stative

b action

c stative

d action

400

features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions.

heritage

400

fixed point in place and time 

a constant

400

 to unfairly and narrowly categorize or stereotype a person based on a few factors, limiting their perceived identity, roles, and potential.

to be put into a box

400

1. Topic: The Importance of Exercise
A. Exercise is good.
B. Doing 30 minutes of cardio every day reduces the risk of heart disease.
C. Exercise improves physical and mental health for people of all ages.

A. Incomplete

B. Too specific

C. Best option

400

Match each sentence with the correct function of the simple present.

SentenceFu

The Sun rises in the east.____

b. The bus leaves at 6:30.____

c. Students study English every week.____

d. The study shows that stress increases blood pressure.____

e. First, add sugar and then stir well.____

a. GF b. SE c. R d. SW e. I

500

arguments and difficultes caused by people from different cultural background

culture clash

500

extremists

bigots

500

The phrase is often used as a reminder to be polite and well-behaved in social situations.

to mind your Ps and Qs

500

1. Topic: Cultural Identity

A. Culture is important.

B. My family eats tamales every Christmas.
C. My cultural identity is shaped by my family traditions and language.
D. Cultural identity 

A General

B Specific

C Best

D Incomplete

500

Use the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Be careful: some verbs can have both meanings depending on the context.

1. I __________ (feel) that something is wrong.

2. She __________ (feel) the fabric to check its texture.

3. We __________ (see) each other every weekend.

4. We __________ (see) a new play at the theater tonight.

5. He __________ (have) two brothers.

6. He __________ (have) a great time at the party.

1. feel 

2. is feeling 

3. see 

4. are seeing 

5. has 

6. is having