Food and Kitchen
Food is often served on a large flat ______.
platter
You strike these two round metal instruments together. What are they?
cymbals
A person who takes part in a competition. Give either word.
a competitor or contestant
A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads through forests or grassland. What is it?
a wildfire
This word describes clothes with no pattern: not striped, checked or dotted.
plain
This is a small room or cupboard where food is stored. Name either word.
a pantry or a larder
Fix it: You play a harmonica with drumsticks.
You play a harmonica with your mouth / by blowing into it.
The physical power that helps an athlete lift, push or pull. What is it?
strength
Finish the sentence: The grey material left after something burns is ______.
ash
This safety bar is fixed beside stairs or around a balcony. What is it?
a railing
Fix it: We bought a new crockery for the kitchen.
We bought new crockery / a new set of crockery for the kitchen.
Sort all four: Which two are percussion instruments and which two are played by moving or blowing air? drum, cymbals, accordion, harmonica
Percussion: drum and cymbals. Air: accordion and harmonica.
Finish the sentence: Swimmers wear ______ to protect their eyes.
goggles
Strong wind can make a wildfire ______ faster.
spread
Give a more formal synonym for take part in.
participate
Finish the sentence: Knives, forks and spoons are called ______.
cutlery
Complete both: A drum and cymbals are ______ instruments. An accordion and a harmonica use moving ______.
percussion; air
Fix it: The athlete decided to make a risk.
The athlete decided to take a risk.
True or false? A solar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun.
False. That describes a lunar eclipse.
Complete the expression: I know the word, but I cannot remember it. It is on the tip of my ______.
tongue
Explain the difference between cutlery and crockery. Give two examples of each.
Cutlery: knives, forks and spoons. Crockery: plates, cups and bowls.
This instrument can have buttons or keys. It makes sound when its bellows push air through reeds. What is it?
an accordion
These long organs help the body digest food. The informal word is guts.
intestines
Explain the difference: What moves between what during a solar eclipse and during a lunar eclipse?
Solar eclipse: the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun. Lunar eclipse: the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon.
Complete both: The village is ______ away than ours. For ______ information, ask the teacher.
farther; further