VOCABULARY
What is a group formed by connected parts called?
NETWORK
Name 3 synonyms for the vocabulary word:
GENERATE
PRODUCE
CREATE
MAKE
DEVELOP
DO
She has been working a lot lately and staying up late these days. I hope she does not get sick! She looks like she has been ______________.
burning the candle at/from both ends
OR
burning the midnight oil
What is the correct pronunciation for this word?
ISLAND
"EYE-lind"
(Remember, the 's' is silent!)
What holiday does the United States celebrate on June 19 of every year?
Juneteenth
What is the meaning of the word "drawback"?
A disadvantage or negative part of a situation.
Name 3 synonyms for the vocabulary word:
EXPERIMENTAL
NEW
NOT TESTED
EXPLORATORY
TRIAL
INVESTIGATIVE
PILOT
I cannot _________________ on this project because I regret the time I wasted on it! I don't want to stop now.
pull the plug
What is the correct pronunciation for this word?
ARCHITECTURAL
"ar-ki-TEK-cher-rul"
What was the name of the virtual guest speaker that spoke to our class via Zoom during this block?
Kendra Brown
What is an adjective that means producing good results without waste?
EFFICIENT
Name 3 synonyms for the vocabulary word:
ELEMENT
PART
PIECE
SECTION
FACTOR
PORTION
CHARACTERISTIC
FEATURE
The researchers ran out of grant money for the project so they had to ____________ and stop working on it immediately.
pull the plug
What is the correct pronunciation for this word?
ARTICULATED
"ar-TIK-yoo-l8-tid"
Where is the World of Coca-Cola Museum located?
In Midtown Atlanta, Downtown Atlanta, or near the Atlanta Airport?
Downtown Atlanta
(In Centennial Olympic Park)
FUNCTION
Name 3 synonyms for the vocabulary word:
SHRINK
GET SMALLER
REDUCE
CONTRACT
LESSEN
DWINDLE
Before class, the professor likes to _____________ by playing a fun game with all of the students. It makes everybody feel relaxed and ready to learn.
break the ice
What is the correct pronunciation for this word?
STOMACHACHE
"STUM-uhk-ayk"
What is Mr. Alvaro's favorite game to play to review vocabulary words in Speaking Class?
KAHOOT 😊
A situation that restricts something.
Name 3 synonyms for the vocabulary word:
MIND-BLOWING
SURPRISING
SHOCKING
AMAZING
EYE-OPENING
OVERWHELMING
INCREDIBLE
This party is so boring! Somebody needs to tell a joke to _________ and help everybody loosen up.
break the ice
What is the correct pronunciation for this word?
CHANNEL
"CHAN-nul"
(Remember, this is not the same pronunciation as "Chanel", the brand)
We have been in class together for several months now. You have met people from all over the world who have different foods, traditions, cultures, languages, etc. from you. By now, I hope you have gotten to know one another on a deeper level than before!
HERE IS YOUR QUESTION:
How do you say "THANK YOU" in five different languages? (It must be languages represented here among your classmates' countries.)
🌏 🤍 🌎 💜 🌍 🙌🏿 ❣️