Reading 1
Why is it possible to have life on Saturn and Jupiter's moons (Enceladus and Europa)?
Because there's water under their icy surfaces
What is the difference between clever and wise?
Teachers validate the answer
The opposite verb of "land"
take off
Last Saturday afternoon Dad (read) a book, and Mum and Peter (play) a board game.
was reading, were playing
Tom was asked what date his birthday was. He said, ” Today is the day before my birthday and tomorrow is the day after my birthday”. When was he born?
On the 29th of February`
What did Gutenberg create in 1439?
The printing press
Where is located the "Crystal Cave"? Why is it called so?
Iceland. It's made of ice which is as clear as crystal.
Animals which nurse (feed) their babies on milk
mammals
Say it in another way in only one sentence:
When Mary was 5, she usually played with dolls. Now she doesn't.
When Mary was 5, she used to play with dolls.
If you drop me, I crack. If you smile at me, I smile back. What am I?
A mirror
Why is the Bermuda Triangle called so? What is the mystery linked with it?
Because the place looks like an imaginary triangle - The Bermudas, Florida and Puerto Rico. The disappearance of vessels, aircraft and passengers.
What is the moral of the story "The boy who cried wolf"?
If you lose people's trust, do not rely on them when needed.
Or Don't waste one's trust
Phrasal verb, what do you do first when you arrive at a hotel?
check in
Unite the sentences into one:
A journalist interviewed a young man. His father is an astronaut travelling to Mars.
A journalist interviewed a young man whose father is an astronaut travelling to the moon.
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear/ Teddy bear
How can a forest fire be helpful?
It kills sick plants or harmful pests. It also clears the area for young seedlings to grow successfully and renews the forest ecosystem.
Which is Peru's most famous destination? What were its functions?
Machu Picchu. It's probably a temple, military fort or place for royals.
Phrasal verb, which means you do not have any more of a product. Give an example
run out of
Unite the sentences into one, showing which is the first action.
Mandy arrived at the airport.
She forgot her boarding pass at home.When Mandy arrived at the airport, she realized she had forgotten her boarding pass at home.
I don’t cry when you cut me, but you do. What am I?
An onion
Why is the platypus a strange animal? Describe its appearance.
It is an egg-laying mammal. It has got duck's bill, a body covered with fur and a beaver-like tail.
What should you be careful about when you visit the Grand Canyon? Give 4 examples
The steep slopes
The hot sun
The powerful waters of the river
Knowing your route/way
Phrasal verb meaning to reduce the quantity of smth. Give an example
cut down on
We (work) on our school project all afternoon and we (already write) 5 slides.
We have been working on our project all afternoon and we have already written 5 slides.
What’s tall when it’s young but short when it’s old?
A candle. (or a pencil)