Unit 1
Which word best completes the sentence?
reconnected / redefined
Tim has _______ his outlook on life. He’s more optimistic now.
redefined
Which word best completes each sentence?
I don’t think my sister’s clothes are very stylish. She wears quirky / classic outfits that never really match.
quirky
Which word or words best complete the sentence.
Technology / The technology is making people’s lives both easier and more complicated.
Technology
Choose the main clause that makes sense with the -ing clause.
Making strange noises ______________.
a. I knew that my computer would crash.
b. my computer stopped working.
b. my computer stopped working.
What do you call a person who writes books?
An author or writer
Complete the sentence with one of the following words in italics:
clashing, harmonize, endure
It’s important to ______ with my teammates because we play better when we all get along.
harmonize
Choose the adjective that best matches the description.
intellectual / smug / sinister
Peter has a lot of money, and he is always bragging about it!
smug
Which expression best completes the sentence?
I’m knowledgeable about / aware of the new software, but I don’t understand it.
aware of
Complete the sentence with the infinitive or the gerund of the verb look up.
I considered ________ my old friend from college, but I didn’t.
looking up
What do plants need to grow?
(three things)
Water, sunlight, and soil
Complete the sentence with the infinitive or the gerund of the verb hear.
I was expecting ______ from Suzy, but I guess she’s too busy to call.
to hear
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
My parents discouraged me from ___________ (spend) too much on clothing.
spending
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
audacious confidential frivolous hazardous
Many ______ batteries were recalled because they were causing fires.
hazardous
Choose the main clause that makes sense with the -ing clause.
Having studied robotics at school, ____________.
a. they could explain how the robot worked.
b. the robot was no mystery to them.
a. they could explain how the robot worked.
What year did World War II end?
1945
Put the words in order to make a sentence.
bring / some people / out / in you / the worst
Some people bring out the worst in you.
Change the following sentence into a cleft sentence with what.
I pay attention to people who are eccentric.
What I pay attention to is people who are eccentric.
Read the sentence. Then complete the second sentence with an -ing clause.
I’m terrible with computers. I break my laptop all the time.
_____________, I break my laptop all the time.
Being terrible with computers,
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
I had my shoes repaired since my mom advised me not ___________ (throw) them out.
to throw
What has keys but can’t open locks?
A piano. (A piano has keys, but they can’t open locks!)
Put the words in order to make a sentence.
bring / some people / out / in you / the worst
Some people bring out the worst in you.
Change the following sentence into a cleft sentence with what.
Someone with a nice smile is appealing to me.
What is appealing to me is someone with a nice smile.
Read the sentence. Then complete the second sentence with an -ing clause.
I typed the email. I clicked “send” and lost it.
_________________, I clicked “send” and lost it.
Having typed the email
What are your feelings about Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Describe using 2 vocabulary word from the different attitudes vocabulary.
Some people are intimidated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) because they worry it might replace human jobs or become too powerful. Others are leery of AI since they fear it could be misused or make biased decisions.
I am an odd number. Take away one letter, and I become even. What number am I?
seven... If you remove the letter "s" from "seven," it becomes "even."