Reading
Complete the words:
Baking a homemade pie is a rewarding process that combines precise science with culinary artistry. First, you m_ _ _ _ handle the pastry dough with care, keeping the butter c_ _ _ _ to ensure a flaky crust.
must and cold
Listen to Chapter 3 Track Six
Identify the purpose of the spoken prompt. Is it a question, a request, an offer, or a comment?
an offer
an offer to join their guided hikes weekend program.
Build A Sentence
Katie: I need to buy a new microwave.
You:
_____ ______ ____ _____ ______ ______ ?
store , has, best, Which , the , deals
Correct answer :
Which store has the best deals?
Listen and repeat:
You may email the professor to ask for an extension on the final project.
Good work!
How many people live in NYC?
Approximately 8 Million
complete the words:
Hiking is more than just a walk in the woods; it is an immersive escape that challenges both the body and the mind. As you step onto a dirt trail, the concrete sounds of civilization q_ _ _ _ _ _ fade, replaced by the rustle of pine needles underfoot and the distant chirp of b _ _ _ _.
quickly, birds
During the listening section should I
-take extensive notes of everything that is said
-take quick, effective notes using 2-4 words
Take quick effective notes using 2-4 words
For example if the sentence is
"After the lecture I studied for 3 hours in the library, but I could only read 4 pages of the textbook because it is so dense and verbose."
one might note: textbook, library, dense
Build a Sentence:
Dave: I'm thinking about volunteering at the soup kitchen this Summer.
You:
_____ ________ ______ ______ ______ ______ ?
you, there, have , responsibilities, take, what, would
What responsibilities would you have there?
Listen and repeat:
Many students take their meals in the on campus cafeteria, it is more affordable and accessible.
Good Work!
Many students take their meals in the on campus cafeteria, it is more affordable and accessible.
How many subway stations are there in NYC?
472 officially counted stations according to the MTA. Will give candy for any answer between 450-500.
which one of these three phrases is an idiom (idiomatic expression)?
- The dog got out of his crate.
- Getting the dog back in the crate was a piece of cake.
- He loves hanging out in his crate, his snacks are in there!
Getting the dog back in the crate was a piece of cake.
Listen to track 33
5. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. The woman’s new backpack
B. The benefits of carrying a backpack
C. How to purchase the right backpack
D. A mix-up involving two similar backpacks
D. A mix up involving two similar backpacks
A) 4 minutes
B) 9 minutes
C) 7 minutes
C)7 minutes
Take an Interview: Personal Question
What is one thing you did in school that you are proud of? Why are you proud of it?
All candies will be awarded if the response is intelligible and uses clear examples.
How many Broadway theaters are there in NYC?
41
will give candy for any answer between 40-45
What is the meaning of the verb "to infer"
- to write something clearly
- to burn something in a big fire
- to to figure out something unstated by using clues, logic, and available evidence
to to figure out something unstated by using clues, logic, and available evidence
What is the socially appropriate response to this question?
Your professor asks you "Hey, I see you did very well on your quiz, can you study with Sarah? I think she needs some help."
a) Dinosaurs are not my favorite animal, but I like seeing them in museums
b) sure, I can help her out after school on Wednesdays.
c) Sarah is weird and has ugly earrings, so no thanks.
b) sure, I can help her out after school on Wednesdays.
How much time do you have to complete the Writing for an Academic Discussion portion of the exam? Remember you should be writing 100-300 words
A) 5 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 20 minutes
B) 10 minutes.
Take an interview : Abstract and Speculative questions
What do you think will change about the way people travel in the next 10 years? Why?
all candies will be awarded for intelligible answers with clear grammar.
Brooklyn, The Bronx , Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens
read the following academic passage aloud to the class and identify the "main purpose" of the passage.
By the twentieth century, making workers more “cost-efficient” had become the single most important management goal in large-scale industries. Everywhere in industrial America, managers were drafting work rules and designing tasks with an eye to increasing worker output. The leading supporter of productivity was Frederick Winslow Taylor, whose time-and-motion studies revolutionized the industrial workplace and whose writings had unquestionable authority among industrial engineers and factory managers. Taylor was obsessed with order and efficiency.
To introduce you to historic figure Frederick Winslow Taylor.
Listen to track 34 chapter 3
What leadership role is looking for applications?
Events coordinator
Take out a practice paper. I will state an opinion and I want you to write 3 complete sentences on why you agree or disagree with my opinion. Please make sure you are using details to support your opinion.
The future health of our environment hinges on the actions we take now. A few economically powerful nations, such as the united states, are building large scale AI systems which are revolutionizing many aspects of everyday life such as searching for information, accessing healthcare, banking, and social media. It is well documented that the data centers which are crucial to run these large AI models create quite a lot of water waste because they use quite a lot of potable water to keep the systems cool. In your opinion is the environmental impact of large scale AI systems worth the technological advances these systems offer us?
students write on their own
Take an Interview: Abstract and Speculative questions
Imagine your professor informs the class there is extra credit available if you participate in her research study which will require 20 hours of your personal time per week. Will you participate? Why or why not?
All candies are awarded for clear intelligible answers with proper grammar
How many languages are spoken in NYC?
An estimated 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse urban area in the world.
candy will be given to any guess between 750- 850!