Utopia/ Dystopia
People dream about living in ______, where everything is peaceful.
harmony/paradise/tranquility
I love the city, ______ I miss nature sometimes
but at the same time
Match the verb to the object:
recharge →
monitor →
convert →
sunlight/ heart rate/ battery
recharge → a) battery
monitor → b) heart rate
convert → c) sunlight
Which two adjectives describe eco-friendly products?
recyclable, energy-efficient
Many people today are ______ on their smartphones.
hooked on
Which word describes secret watching?
surveillance
Even if it’s dangerous, people will still go outside.” → Use Even though…
Even though it's dangerous, people still go outside
Explain the difference between detect and eliminate using crime as an example.
Police may detect a crime using surveillance cameras, but detecting it doesn’t solve the problem. To make a city safer, crime needs to be eliminated through justice, stricter laws, or social programs.
Smartphones today are more u______ than before, but they’re also more h______
user-friendly, hazardous
What does “at our fingertips” mean in the context of information and the internet?
“At our fingertips” means that information or resources are easily and instantly accessible, especially thanks to the internet and modern technology.
What’s more dangerous for society — g____or s____ u___? Why?
greed or social unrest
What’s the difference between That said and Admittedly... but in terms of tone?
That said → neutral, introduces a contrasting fact or idea.
Admittedly... but → more personal, shows you agree partly but emphasize your main argument.
Create a sentence using emit, generate, and activate.
The new solar panels emit clean energy, generate electricity efficiently, and activate automatically when the sun rises.
Find and describe a hand-held device that’s also state-of-the-art.
A hand-held device that is also state-of-the-art is the latest smartphone. It combines powerful processors, high-resolution cameras, and advanced AI features in a compact design, making it easy to use anywhere while offering cutting-edge technology.
Do you believe artificial intelligence will truly t___ o___ humans one day? Use 5 words from this group in your answer.
I believe artificial intelligence will change mankind significantly, but it’s unlikely to fully take over humans. While AI can help reduce poverty by improving efficiency and offering helpful guidance, human creativity and emotions keeps us unique and irreplaceable.
Explain the difference:
Social unrest vs. oppression — In your own words.
social unrest is public protest or anger, oppression is when someone in power keeps others down
Use Clever though it may sound... in a sentence about technology
Clever though it may sound, relying entirely on smart devices to manage our daily lives can make us less independent.
How has wearable tech r______ healthcare? Give two examples.
revolutionised
True or False?
Read these statements and decide if they are true or false. Correct the false ones:
“All recyclable products can be recycled infinitely.”
“Hand-held devices are usually large and heavy.”
“Hazardous materials require special disposal.”
“State-of-the-art technology is always easy to use.”
Here are the answers:
“All recyclable products can be recycled infinitely.”
False. Some materials, like paper, can be recycled only a limited number of times before quality decreases.
“Hand-held devices are usually large and heavy.”
False. Hand-held devices are typically small and light enough to be held comfortably in one hand.
“Hazardous materials require special disposal.”
True. Hazardous materials need careful handling and special disposal methods to avoid harm.
“State-of-the-art technology is always easy to use.”
False. While it is advanced, state-of-the-art technology is not always user-friendly or easy to use.
For each word, write one synonym and one antonym:
poverty ( antonym)
hooked on ( synonym)
get rid of ( both)
mankind ( synonym)
Poverty
Antonym: wealth
Hooked on
Synonym: addicted to
Get rid of
Synonym: eliminate
Antonym: keep
Mankind
Synonym: humankind
Use justice, oppression, and innocence in one sentence.
Even in times of oppression, true justice protects the innocence of those who cannot defend themselves.
“Freedom always comes with risk, however...” Use 3 contrast phrases in your argument.
Freedom always comes with risk, however, that said, living without freedom isn’t truly living. Admittedly, freedom can lead to mistakes, but it also allows for growth and progress. Even though control and safety seem appealing, people value choice more in the long run.
Imagine a new eco-gadget. Explain what it does using 5 different verbs from this category.
Our new eco-gadget detects air pollution levels in real time, generates clean oxygen, activates a built-in filter when pollution rises, emits fresh air into the room, and can be easily recharged using solar energy.
Rewrite the sentences using the target words:
The new phone is very modern and has the latest features. →
This product can be used without any difficulty. →
The battery lasts a long time and saves energy. →
You can hold this device easily in your hand. →
This chemical is dangerous and must be handled carefully. →
Rewrite the sentences using the target words:
The new phone is very modern and has the latest features. → The new phone is state-of-the-art.
This product can be used without any difficulty. → This product is very user-friendly.
The battery lasts a long time and saves energy. → The device is energy-efficient.
You can hold this device easily in your hand. → It’s a hand-held device.
This chemical is dangerous and must be handled carefully. → This is a hazardous chemical.
Word Formation Practice
Create different forms of these words and use them in sentences:
humanity →
poverty →
guide →
employ →
Word Formation Practice
Create different forms of these words and use them in sentences:
humanity → humanitarian
poverty → impoverished
guide → guidance
employ → unemployment, employer