Vocabulary
Name an action that would make you wince.
falling
getting a tooth pulled
having stomach pain
etc...
Write a sentence in the Present Perfect Simple:
subject + have/has + past participle
hmmmm.....
What were the topics of the 3 presentations?
Sweat powered device, genes and athletic ability, apple watch
We have to buy some eggs ________ to make a cake.
in order
What's another word for tremor?
shake
Write a sentence in the present perfect continuous:
subject + have/has + been + verb(ing)
hmmm....
What are some features of the apple watch?
GPS, recieves calls and texts, tracks workouts, measures heart rate
Use a subordinate conjuction about concession to finish the sentence.
_______________ people there are working hard, they don’t get paid that much.
Even though
Although
Which vocabulary word is related to your back?
lumbar
What are two different phrases you can use to talk about the future?
will, going to
What do scientists hope to do with sweat?
Create a way for sweat to power small devices - an eco-friendly source of energy!
Use a comparison subordinate conjunction in this sentence:
______ I like to dance, I won't be going to the prom this year.
As much as I like to dance, I won't be going to the prom this year.
Describe aerobics.
Aerobics are a type of cardiovascular exercise requiring controlled breathing. Some examples: cycling, running, hiking, swimming
What's the difference between the present perfect simple and past simple?
past simple - tells about a past action
present perfect simple - tells a past action that is still related to the present time
What are some of the disadvantages of the apple watch?
Expensive, Battery life, Limited capability, Small screen, People worry about the alert from the watch
Write a sentence using the conjunction: whereas
I prefer to keep a tidy house, whereas my partner makes a mess every time he leaves a room.
What does hone mean? What are things you would hone?
Hone means to sharpen to improve/perfect.
You could hone a knife to make it sharper, or you could hone a specific skill to become better at it.
Tell an example of each simple continuous tense:
present continuous
past continuous
future continuous
subject + am/is/are + verb(ing)
subject + was/were + verb(ing)
subject + will be + verb(ing)
What is ACTN3?
A gene that encodes a protein that researchers believe is related to athletic ability
Write a sentence using conjunction: as soon as
I'll come to your house as soon as I finish my dinner.