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Russian Roulette
100
Match the halves of the sentences: You need to be the kind of person who / It's the sort of thing that / requires hard work. / works hard.
You need to be the kind of person who works hard. It's the sort of thing that requires hard work.
100
Which words can be used with the comparative? Which can be used with "as...as"? much / almost / just / a little / a bit / slightly / a lot / lots / nearly / not quite / far / marginally
comparative: much / a little / a bit / slightly / a lot / lots / far / marginally. "as...as": almost / just / nearly / not quite.
100
Match the phrasal verbs with their prepositions: shut / switch / get rid / tidy / put / off / up / down / away / of
shut down / switch off / get rid of / tidy up / put away
100
Which linking words are followed by a noun? by a complete sentence? Because / Since / So / Due to / Because of / So that
Due to / Because of + noun ; Because / Since / So / So that + sentence
100
What does Freecycle do?
People give away things that they don't want. Others can get the things for free. Everything is organized over the internet.
200
Fill in the blanks: made / encouraged / faith / impression / interested My kindergarten teacher really made a big _____ on me. She _____ me to be an artist. She really had _____ in me and believed that I would do well. In fact, she got me _____ in sculpting, which is what I do now! She _____ me much more confident.
My kindergarten teacher really made a big impression on me. She encouraged me to be an artist. She really had faith in me and believed that I would do well. In fact, she got me interested in sculpting, which is what I do now! She made me much more confident.
200
What three verbs could replace the verb in brackets below? Do you need to make any changes to the sentence so that they fit correctly? Family (is regarded) as the number one priority.
Family (is seen) as the number one priority. Family (is thought of) as the number one priority. Family (is perceived) as the number one priority.
200
Match the two halves of the sentences: She survived / She had to look out for / She went / She gave / She saved / over her budget because she went to the dentist. / on $1 a day. / enough money to buy her brother a wedding present. / sales at the grocery store. / up going out with friends.
She survived on $1 a day. She had to look out for sales at the grocery store. She went over her budget because she went to the dentist. She gave up going out with friends. She saved enough money to buy her brother a wedding present.
200
Match the sentence halves. I have many things to do / I work long hours / I want to get a better job / so I am always tired. / so that I can make more money. / because I don't get paid very much.
I have many things to do, so I am always tired. I work long hours because I don't get paid very much. I want to get a better job so that I can make more money.
200
Tell me about how one of these groups of people are perceived in their country: Divorced women in India, people with more than one child in China, unemployed people in the US, or working women in Saudi Arabia
(Supply your own answer)
300
Complete the sentences with an adjective. She's traveled a lot. She's a(n) _____ person. / He's really smart. He's a _____ guy. / She's always unhappy. She's a _____ person. / Everyone loves Tom! He's a _____ guy.
interesting / bright / miserable / charming
300
Convert these sentences to the passive voice. People regard education as an important thing in the US. People think of work as secondary to family. People see business as the most important field.
Education is regarded as an important thing in the US. Work is thought of as secondary to family. Business is seen as the most important field.
300
Unscramble the words. There are two possible orders. try / on / the / You / computer / turning / shutting / again / should / down / and / it
You should try shutting the computer down and turning it on again. You should try shutting down the computer and turning it on again.
300
Fill in the blanks with the words below: Although / On balance / However / On top of that / As well as I'm interested in studying abroad in China. _____, my mother doesn't want me to go. _____ it would be great for my career, she thinks it's too dangerous. She said that she wouldn't pay for it, and _____, she threatened to hide my passport so that I can't leave! My mom thinks that China, _____ the rest of the world, is much more dangerous than Mexico. _____, I think that both China and Mexico are dangerous.
I'm interested in studying abroad in China. However, my mother doesn't want me to go. Althoug it would be great for my career, she thinks it's too dangerous. She said that she wouldn't pay for it, and on top of that, she threatened to hide my passport so that I can't leave! My mom thinks that China, as well as the rest of the world, is much more dangerous than Mexico. On balance, I think that both China and Mexico are dangerous.
300
What were 5 of Kath's tips for living on one pound per day?
Go to the library to use the internet/read the newspaper. Go shopping at the end of the day to get discounts. Use your teabag at least twice. Visit people and leave notes instead of calling them. Pick fruit from bushes and trees. Talk to market researchers to get free samples.
400
Use an expression with "mean" to make these questions more polite. _____, but your dress isn't very pretty. / _____, but I think that it might rain on the day of your party. / _____, but your dog is getting very old. I don't know how much longer he'll live. / ...where did you get that skirt?
I don't mean to sound rude, / I don't mean to worry you, / I don't mean to upset you, / I've been meaning to ask you,
400
Complete the sentences using the words provided. You may need to change the words slightly, or add words, so that they are correct. Chicago is (much / interesting) New York. New York is (almost / cold) Chicago. New York is (far / big) Chicago. People from NY are (not quite / friendly) people from Chicago.
Chicago is much more interesting than New York. New York is almost as cold as Chicago. New York is far bigger than Chicago. People from NY are not quite as friendly as people from Chicago.
400
Which phrasal verb means: (1) You spent too much money. (2) You used only that and you didn't die. (3) You connected the cord to the outlet. (4) You didn't spend any more money than you planned. (5) You arranged all of your things in their place.
(1) go over (a budget) (2) survive on (3) plug in (4) keep to (a budget) (5) tidy up
400
Identify a pro and a con for each option discussed below. I have been looking for a place to have my 18th birthday party, and I've narrowed it down to two places. They're both very interesting, so I'd like to discuss the pros and cons of each. The first option, McKinley Hall, is an elegant restaurant with an area for dancing. I think that my friends would enjoy getting dressed up and dancing, although it would be more expensive for all of the guests to buy fancy dresses. On the other hand, Jimmy's Pub is another great option. It's less expensive, but the food isn't as good. It's also not as special of a place. However, it still has a large dance floor, and the DJ is great. What do you think? Let me know as soon as you can!
McKinley Hall: Pro - elegant, space for dancing; Con - expensive for me and my guests; Jimmy's Pub: Pro - cheaper, good DJ; Con - not as special, food isn't as good.
400
Tell me how you got back to your hotel when you were lost in the woods (based on what you choose in the speaking activity on page 65).
We asked the man for help...
500
Tell me about someone who inspired you. Use the following words: impression / interested / encouraged / faith / helped
He made a big impression on me. He got me interested in teaching. He encouraged me to go to Mexico. He had faith in me. He helped me to apply to jobs.
500
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb. Education (regard) as the most important step in life. Family (perceive) as an obligation. Single women (see) themselves as independent. Others (think) of them as wild. They (see) as a problem for society.
Education (is regarded) as the most important step in life. Family (is perceived) as an obligation. Single women (see) themselves as independent. Others (think) of them as wild. They (are seen) as a problem for society.
500
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition. I almost never throw things _____, but every spring I get rid _____ the things that I don't need. I get _____ the bus at 7:00 and I get _____ the bus at 7:25. My car broke _____. I gave it _____ so someone who wanted it for the parts.
away/of/on/off/down/away
500
Fill in the blanks with linking words. _____ learning English is difficult, it's worth the effort. English is spoken in the US, _____ England, Australia, and Canada. _____, many people speak English as a second language. In most places, you'll find someone who speaks English. _____, if you're planning on traveling to China, it might be better to learn Chinese. It will be more useful _____ it is more difficult to learn.
Although learning English is difficult, it's worth the effort. English is spoken in the US, as well as England, Australia, and Canada. On top of that, many people speak English as a second language. In most places, you'll find someone who speaks English. However, if you're planning on traveling to China, it might be better to learn Chinese. It will be more useful though it is more difficult to learn.
500
What 4 things does Jorg recommend about money? What reasons does he give?
(1) Couples should be open about money, because most fights between couples are about money. (2) Couples should have a joint account so that they can pay for household expenses more easily. (3) Couples should have a budget so that they can save up money for emergencies and vacations. (4) You should have your own account so that you can buy things for yourself or your partner from time to time.