Vocabulary 1
I left a ------ for my mother to tell her that her friend had called.
1. message
2. litter
Message
If you drive over the speed limit, you may receive a (fine) from the police.
1. A way to fix a problem
2. Money paid as a punishment for breaking a rule
Money paid as a punishment for breaking a rule
What is this passage mainly about?
1. Ideas that will encourage people to clean up a park
2. New recycling technologies
Ideas that will encourage people to clean up a park
Why is littering an even bigger problem on July 4?
1. Many people come to the park to watch the fireworks.
2. People are distracted by exciting sounds.
Many people come to the park to watch the fireworks.
Which does the author think would most likely make people stop littering?
1. A sign that tells people not to litter
2. A fun reward for throwing trash away properly
A fun reward for throwing trash away properly
The ----- of our city promised that he would build more parks & libraries for citizens.
1. fine
2. mayor
Mayor
My mother's coffee mug often has her lipstick on the (rim).
1. The outer edge of a round object
2. Clear
The outer edge of a round object
Identify the antonym.
Too many people driving cars is a (problem) that leads to traffic & pollution.
1. Solution
2. Fine
Solution
What does the author suggest police officers do to solve the litter problem?
1. Thank people who put litter in its place
2. Arrest people who litter
Thank people who put litter in its place
Which best describes the trashcans & recycling machines the author suggests?
1. Fun
2. Large
Fun
Do you have any ----- about how I can learn English more quickly?
1. suggestions
2. litter
Suggestions
There was a (display) at the store to promote the new product.
1. Information that is sent or given to someone
2. An arrangement of objects intended to decorate, entertain, advertise, or tell people about something
An arrangement of objects intended to decorate, entertain, advertise, or tell people about something
Which is closest in meaning to the underlined expression from the passage? "Our city put (solar-powered) trashcans in our park."
1. Using energy from the sun
2. Not using any energy
Using energy from the sun
Which of the following is an OPINION & not a fact?
1. People throw their trash on the ground.
2. Plastic bags in trees make trees look ugly.
Plastic bags in trees make trees look ugly.
Why does the author think that a transparent trashcan that smashes trash could reduce litter?
1. It could hold more trash than a regular trash can.
2. People would love to put trash inside & watch it get smashed.
People would love to put trash inside & watch it get smashed.
All of my classmates gave me ------- about how good my new hairstyle looked.
1. rims
2. compliments
Compliments
All the (litter) left around the park spoiled its natural beauty.
1. Information that is sent or given to someone
2. Garbage that is thrown on the ground
Garbage that is thrown on the ground
Identify the synonym.
The windows of buildings are usually made of (clear) glass in order to let people see what is outside.
1. Litter
2. Transparent
Transparent
Which sentence best shows the author's main purpose?
1. "People love to be thanked."
2. "Think of your own solutions!"
"Think of your own solutions!"
Which sequence places the following in the correct order?
I. people could trade 10 tokens for a free summer pool pass.
II. for each bottle, they could get a token.
III. people could put their glass bottles into one machine.
1. III, I, II
2. III, II, I
III, II, I
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