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100

easy as pie

very easy

100

It was an especially wonderful day.

It was an especially wonderful day.

100

Explain what kind of city Worcester is, in your opinion.  You have 1 minute.

Worcester

100

So or such?

That pizza is ________ delicious.

That pizza is so delicious.

100

Tell us about Rosa Parks.

Rosa Parks

200

keep your eyes open

pay attention

200

I've never questioned the importance of education.

I've never questioned the importance of education.

200

Explain why it is a good or bad idea to buy a car now.  You have 1 minute.

Car

200

So or such?

Boston is _________ an amazing city.

Boston is such an amazing city.

200
What is Groundhog Day?

Groundhog Day

300

don't bite off more than you can chew

don't try to do too much

300

There are three relevant things I'd like to explain today.

There are three relevant things I'd like to explain today.

300

Explain why you like/don't like American culture.  You have 1 minute.

American culture

300

Although or because?

________________ Juan is from Peru, he speaks Spanish.

Because Juan is from Peru, he speaks Spanish.

300

Who is Oprah Winfrey?

Oprah

400

lovebirds

a couple

400

Where can you wear a weird costume?

Where can you wear a weird costume?

400
Explain why a requirement for national military service is a good or bad idea.  You have one minute.

military

400

Although or because?


____________ my great aunt Anna spoke Lithuanian, she had never visited Lithuania.

Although my great aunt Anna spoke Lithuanian, she had never visited Lithuania. 

400

What are three ways technology has impacted society?

transportation, jobs, education

500

trust your gut

trust your intuition and feelings

500

Sally sells seashells by the seashore.  Are the seashells she sells seashells for sure?

Sally sell seashells by the seashore.  Are the seashells she sells seashells for sure?

500

Explain what you think the future will be like for your children or nieces and nephews.  You have 1 minute.

the future

500

I will run three miles this morning ______________ it is only 5 degrees out.

I will run three miles this morning even though/although it is only 5 degrees out.

500

Tell the story of Pinocchio.

Tell the story of Pinocchio.