Science & Technology
Name two global issues caused by overcrowded cities or high population numbers.
Congestion, epidemic, overpopulation, pollution, poverty, starvation
In the science and tech field, what does AR stand for?
Augmented Reality
What is one genre of music we read about?
Hip-Hop
What is one type of street art we read about?
Reverse Graffiti
Which city is known as The Big Apple?
New York
What does the prefix bio- mean in words like biofuels?
Of life or living things
What is the meaning of the prefix ultra-, as used in the word ultra-cautious?
Extremely
Where and when is hip hop considered to be born?
1970s NYC
Where does the famous reverse graffiti artist, Alexandre Orion, live?
Sao Paolo, Brazil
Name the country where tea is originally from.
China
Correct the mistake: "By 2030, scientists will be found a solution to overpopulation.
...will have found...
Complete the sentence using Future Perfect Simple: By next century, the global population ________ (increase) enormously.
will have increased
Identify the "disappearing sound" (elision) in the word comfortable or chocolate.
comf-rtable, choc-late
Rephrase this sentence using an idiom: 'Opera really annoys me.' → 'Opera gets on my ________.'
nerves
What is the largest organ in human body?
Skin
Explain the difference between the prefixes nano- and mega-.
Nano- means extremely small / 10−9, while mega- means very big
What is a "labour-saving device"? Give one example.
A device that makes work easier/faster; e.g., a sewing machine, corn sheller, washing machine
Complete the idiom: If a musical or movie matches your interests perfectly, you can say, 'It sounds right up my ________.'
street
Fill in the missing words for these two dislike expressions:
'Classical music doesn't really ________ anything for me.'
'Country music isn't really my ________ of thing.'
1) do, 2) kind
In which country does the Pope live?
Vatican City
What does the phrase "to harness energy" mean?
To control, capture, or make use of energy
Explain the term "appropriate technology" or "intermediate technology" in your own words.
Simple, affordable, not-too-complicated technology suited to the needs and resources of a specific community
Match these two meanings of the word cool: 1) 'He lost his cool,' and 2) 'She was very cool with me.'
1 = calm, 2 = unfriendly/cold/distant
Express 2 strong dislike for a genre without using the word 'hate' or 'dislike', using a multi-word phrase from the lesson.
I can't bear...', 'I'm not keen on...', 'It gets on my nerves', or 'I'm not a fan of...'
Name 4 of the seven wonders of the world
Great wall of China
Chichen Itza
Petra
Machu Picchu
Christ the Redeemer
The Colosseum
The Taj Mahal