Unit 1
It's good to solve/suggest problems.
It's good to solve problems.
Don't quit! You need to (turn/stay) motivated.
Don't quit! You need to stay motivated.
Why is no one here? Because class was canceled/heavy traffic.
Why is no one here? Because class was canceled.
There are too many people. This place is over/under crowded.
There are too many people. This place is over crowded.
The child didn't want to eat his vegetables, so his parents made/let him.
The child didn't want to eat his vegetables, so his parents made him.
You haven't looked at anyone else for 15 minutes. Why are you _____ at me?
a) spotting
b) recognizing
c) staringc) staring
Cheeseburgers are typical example of/for American food.
Cheeseburgers are typical example of American food.
A: My plane was delayed by ten minutes, but my sister's was delayed by ten hours!
B: Oh my! Your sister's flight had a slight/severe/over delay.
severe
He quit smoking/smoke last year.
He quit smoking last year.
What is the odd one out?
a) make
b) let
c) allow
a) make
If you observe something you ...
a) see it by chance.
b) watch it carefully.
d) see it and know what it is.
b) watch it carefully.
She didn't want to exercise anymore because she ____.
a) made the break
b) lost heart
c) stayed motivated
b) lost heart
Which is not correct?
a) heavy rain
b) heavy service
c) heavy traffic
b) heavy service
I had this great plan, but when I tried to do it, it didn't work. Now, I have to ____ everything!
a) miscalculate
b) reappear
c) dispatch
e) rethink
e) rethink
Which one is not correct?
a) build a brand
b) build investors
c) build a reputation
b) build investors
When students speak, the teacher doesn't correct their errors. That's because she cares more about (fluency/idioms/accuracy) than (fluency/idioms/accuracy).
When students speak, the teacher doesn't correct their errors. That's because she cares more about fluency than accuracy.
I've been analyzing/causing/suggesting this problem at work, and I haven't been able to agree/come/cause up with a solution
I've been analyzing this problem at work, and I haven't been able to come up with a solution
I generally have a blank _____ when I go out in public. I never smile at others.
a) inspiration
b) connection
e) expression
d) expectation
e) expression
Which is the odd one out?
a) reach a goal
b) break resolutions
c) not do what you promised
a) reach a goal
Our teacher allowed us use our notes during the exam.
Our teacher allowed us to use our notes during the exam.
Tell the teacher one English idiom.
...
Which phrase means deciding to change something significant in your life?
a) put a plan into action; b) set a long term goal; c) make the break; d)come up with; e) prepare for
c) make the break
What does inspiration mean? Provide a definition and an example.
...
dis-
mis-
over-/under-
re-
dis- opposite
mis- wrong
over-/under- too much/too little
re- again
Look at the statement. What does launch mean?
In March of last year, Patagonia launched a new marketing campaign.
started