Vocabulary 4.1
The new sports centre offers excellent
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,
including a swimming pool, a gym, and several tennis courts.
facilities
This time next week, she ... (PRESENT) her research at a conference.
will be presenting
My grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, etc. form my ...
extended family
As soon as you ... (GET) my message, ... (CALL) me.
get
call
In many cities, the cost of housing ... risen so fast that young people struggle ... afford their own apartments.
has
to
What does it mean if something is a trade-off?
Accepting a disadvantage so you can have an advantage.
(Living in a small bungalow is a trade-off between in a house and having to clean large spaces.)
By 2030, robots ... (TAKE OVER) many repetitive jobs.
will have taken over
Write 2 adjectives with opposite meaning:
- something that lasts forever (or a long time) is p...
- something that doesn't last for a long time is t...
permanent
temporary
I will not relax until I ... (COMPLETE) all my homework.
have completed / complete
Urban housing is becoming more crowded ... cities grow. High-rise apartments are ... common solution to save space. However, this can make it harder ... people to enjoy private outdoor areas.
as
a
for
If there are no walls to separate different rooms the flat is ...
open-plan
Write as many different ways to complete this sentence as you can. The team which has the most correct answers and doesn't have any wrong answer gets the points. Don't make the sentence negative.
He ... (MEET) with the tech team tomorrow to discuss the project.
is meeting, is going to meet, will meet, will be meeting
might meet, may meet, could meet, should meet, has to meet ...
is supposed to meet, is expected to meet ...
Use a word with the same word stem as the word immigrants. Don't forget to use the correct tense.
There are many immigrants in Europe these days. They ... from their countries of origin because of war, famine, religious persecution, or just because they were looking for a higher standard of living.
emigrated
... (YOU / TAKE) a taxi if no one ... (WAIT) for you at the train station when you ... (ARRIVE)?
Will you take
is waiting
arrive
Many people are interested in sustainable housing. Green buildings use ... energy and water, ... helps the environment. Living in eco-friendly homes ... encourages residents to adopt more sustainable habits.
less
which
also
Unscramble the letters.
The students came up with an NIUIENSOG solution to the problem, combining creativity with practical thinking.
ingenious
By next Friday, I ... (FINISH) reading the entire novel. It seems that when I finish, I ... (READ) it for three weeks.
will have finished
will have been reading
Explain the word in bold or write a synonym.
The success of the clean-up day showed the value of communal responsibility.
shared
What? You invited Phillip? If he ... (GO) on the trip, I ... (STAY) at home. You should have known I would never want to meet him.
is going
am staying / am going to stay
Nomads are people ... move from place to place instead of living in one permanent home. They often travel to find food, water, or grazing land for their animals. Nomadic life can ... difficult because it requires constant adaptation to new environments. ... the challenges, many nomads value the freedom and flexibility ... lifestyle provides.
who / that
be
despite
their / such / this
What does "mod con" stand for?
(a) modern convenience
By June, I ... (OWN) my car for three years. During the summer, I ... (DRIVE) it to the countryside for a long trip.
will have owned
will be driving
Find 3 spelling mistakes in the text. Write the words correctly.
Many young adults try to make healthier lifestyle choices, but they often need some assistence to stay motivated. A strong suport network of friends and family can make these changes much easier. With guidance and encouragment, people are more likely to reach their personal goals.
assistance
support
encouragement
I will start preparing the party food ... ... (CONJUNCTION) as I finish my work. We won’t begin the celebrations until all the guests ... (ARRIVE). After everyone ... (SETTLE) in, we ... (START) playing games and enjoying the evening together.
as soon
have arrived
settles / has settled
will start / can start / are going to start
Migration can have a significant impact on ... the country people leave and the country they move to. Some regions benefit ... new skills and talents brought by migrants. At the same time, large numbers of newcomers can put pressure ... housing, schools, and healthcare. Governments must find ... balance between helping migrants and maintaining resources for local residents.
both
from
on
a