Train to Ismailia Dialogue and Snakes Quiz

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What does the word 'huge' mean in the context of the sentence?

  • short
  • big (correct)
  • long
  • busy

Which prefix is used to give the opposite of the word 'usual'?

  • im
  • in
  • dis
  • un (correct)

What is the antonym of the word 'local'?

  • national
  • native
  • countryside
  • international (correct)

Which word means old or becoming old?

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What does 'careful' mean in the context of carrying bags?

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What is meant by 'facility' in the context of leisure time?

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Which word describes a person who isn't stupid?

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What does it mean to 'deliver' something?

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What does the expression 'in slow motion' mean?

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What does the underlined word 'this' refer to?

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What is the correct word to complete the sentence: 'In summer, I really enjoy (winning–snorkeling–hiding–flying) in the sea.'?

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Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'My wife and I have lived in that flat since our (death–university–birth–marriage).'?

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What is the correct term for an event where people compete in art skills?

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What does 'snorkel' mean?

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What does the antonym of the word 'different' refer to?

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What type of place is an orphanage?

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What is a synonym for 'difficult'?

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Who can be described as a role model?

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What is the meaning of the word 'reduce'?

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What is another term for 'competition'?

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What is the correct term for individuals who watch an event?

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In the sentence 'My name is Salma. I ____________(be) born in Syria.', which verb form fits correctly?

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How should the sentence 'He has ____________(be) disabled all his life.' be completed?

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Which form completes the sentence 'This is the ____________(old) place I’ve ever seen.'?

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What is unique about the snakes mentioned in Asia?

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Why do the snakes prefer to fly rather than climb down trees?

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What speed can the snakes fly at?

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What shape do the snakes form to fly effectively?

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How did scientists discover how snakes can fly?

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What might happen if the snakes could not fly?

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Which of the following describes the environment that the snakes inhabit?

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What is the main reason scientists conducted studies on the snakes?

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What aspect of the snakes' flying ability was particularly remarkable to researchers?

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How long can these snakes fly at a time?

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Which sentence is correctly completed with a conjunction?

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'What ____________(be) you doing when Hassan came home?'

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Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'Ahmed decided to start his own business. He ____________ (opens) a clothes shop.'?

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Which of the following is the correct past form of the verb in 'Sami ____________ (pass) his exams last week.'?

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Which of the following completes the sentence correctly: 'While I was charging my phone, my father ____________(come) into my room.'?

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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'already'?

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What is the correct verb form for: 'Malak ___________________ (be) friends with Injy since they were children.'?

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What is the correct form to complete: 'Salma slept while she ____________(listened) to music.'?

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What is the primary focus of the writing task assigned to Mohamed Samir?

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How many words is Mohamed expected to write about the topic?

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Which aspect of his city should Mohamed focus on in his writing?

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What type of document is being referred to in the content?

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Which of the following best describes the language style expected in the writing?

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Which of the following topics would least likely be relevant to the assigned writing task?

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What is likely the objective of the writing task?

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In what grade is Mohamed Samir currently enrolled?

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Which of the following is not a transport mode likely to be discussed in the writing?

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What kind of information should Mohamed avoid in his writing?

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What medium is used for expressing Mohamed's thoughts in the task?

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What could be a potential structure for the paragraphs in Mohamed's writing?

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Which would be the most appropriate ending for Mohamed’s writing about his city and transport?

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Flashcards

Train to Ismailia

A train service that travels to Ismailia, a city in Egypt.

Booking clerk

A person who works at a train station, handling ticket bookings.

Single ticket

A train ticket for one person travelling in one direction.

Return ticket

A train ticket that allows a person to travel to and from a destination.

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Flying snakes

A type of snake found in some parts of Asia, capable of gliding from one tree to another using its body structure.

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Tree canopy

The upper layer of trees in a forest, providing the environment for the flying snakes.

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Travel efficiency

The flying method of travelling between trees helps these snakes reach their destination with better speed and less effort.

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Why snakes fly

Flying helps them to travel across treetops to quickly reach another tree without having to go down and climb up another.

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Slow-motion filming

Using a device to record events in slow motion making it possible to see how they work and perform.

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Unusual characteristic of Asian snakes

Some snakes in Asia can fly from one tree to another.

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Slow motion

Watching something more slowly than usual.

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"This" refers to...

A pronoun that indicates a specific noun or phrase. This context will help you find the item in question.

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Summer activity

Snorkeling in the sea.

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Shared life event

Marriage.

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Art competitions

A contest of skill, often involving artistic endeavors.

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Online discussions

Sharing experiences and ideas online

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Headache type

A pain in the head.

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Shelter in desert

Tent.

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Orphanage

A place that takes care of children without parents.

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Life event

Something that happens in one's life.

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Underwater breathing

Snorkeling.

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Opposite of 'different'

Similar.

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Headache suffix

Ache.

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China's adj. form

Chinese.

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Opposite of 'fewer'

More.

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Get married

To enter into a marriage.

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Time continuation.

Until.

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Small boat

Canoe.

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Sleep thoughts

Dream.

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Unusual

Strange; not typical.

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Replace difficult with...

The word "difficult" can be replaced with words like dangerous, easy, safe, or hard, depending on the specific context.

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Role model

A role model is someone you admire and want to emulate because you respect their qualities.

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Reduce and similar meaning

The word "reduce" means to decrease or lessen something in quantity or extent. Words like "avoid," "repeat," and "increase" do not imply similar meanings.

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Talk to a (...), important matter

If you need to speak about something important you might contact a manager or scientist. A scientist could be relevant in scientific discussion.

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Another word for competition

Contest is another word for the concept of competition.

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Spectators at stadium

Spectators are people who watch a sporting event in a stadium.

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How long have you lived?

Asking about the duration of someone's residence at a specific location.

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Been married more than 50 years

Describes a married relationship spanning over 50 years.

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I haven't eaten Chinese food

Indicates the speaker hasn't consumed Chinese food in the past.

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Ever been to a football match?

Inquiry about whether someone has attended a football match previously.

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Perfect tense examples

Verb tenses that show an action starting in the past and continuing to the present or a point in the past. Example: I have eaten.

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All

Used to refer to every member of a group.

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Neither

Indicates that none of two possibilities are true.

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Nor

Used to connect negative choices in a list.

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Both

Used when referring to two things together.

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Or

Used for alternatives.

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While

Indicates an action happening at the same time as another.

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Past Continuous Tense

Describes actions that were happening in the past.

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Past Simple Tense

Describes a completed action in the past.

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Present Continuous Tense

Describes ongoing actions in the present.

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Present simple tense

Describes habitual actions or facts.

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Future Tense

Describes actions that will happen in the future.

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Intention

Something planned or desired to happen.

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Present Perfect Tense

Describes actions that started in the past and continue to the present.

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Past Perfect Tense

Describes an action that happened before another action in the past.

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Meaning of 'deaf'

Unable to hear

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Join a group

To become a part of a club or group

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Antonym of 'local'

International or national

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Prefix for opposite of 'usual'

The prefix 'un-' or some similar word is used.

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Definition of 'serious'

Dangerous or important

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Synonym for 'true'

Correct

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Meaning of 'interesting person'

Intelligent or clever

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Meaning of 'huge'

Very big

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Meaning of 'nearby'

Close to

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How to learn to do something

To acquire a skill or knowledge of how to do something.

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'Far' preposition

Indicates separation or distance.

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'Swim' as a noun

The act of swimming or a swimming race.

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'Library' is a place for

Borrowing and reading books

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Prefix for 'unnatural'

The prefix 'un-' or similar prefixes are used to create the opposite of 'natural'.

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Meaning of 'careful'

Paying attention to avoid mistakes

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Definition of 'leisure time'

Time spent relaxing and not working.

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Definition of 'deliver'

To take something to a destination

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'Near' and 'Close' relation

Synonyms; similar in meaning

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The effect of smoking on...

Has a negative impact on lungs

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Meaning of 'elderly'

Old or becoming old

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Meaning of 'Decent Life Initiative'

A program to help poor people in villages.

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Meaning of 'including'

To comprise; to contain within a group

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Definition of 'graph'

A visual representation of data

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'Forget'/'remember' vs 'win'/?

Antonyms

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Prefix for opposite of 'usual'

'Un-' is used to indicate opposite

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Definition of 'raft'

A floating structure made of wood

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Study Notes

Dialogue about Train to Ismailia

  • A woman asks what time the next train departs for Ismailia.
  • The booking clerk doesn't give a specific time.
  • The woman asks how long the journey takes.
  • The booking clerk replies that it takes 2 hours.
  • The woman wants to book a single ticket.
  • The booking clerk says the price is seventy pounds.
  • The woman thanks the clerk.

Amazing Snakes in Asia

  • Some snakes in Asia can fly.
  • Flying aids easier movement between trees.
  • The snakes can fly 24 meters in 10 seconds.
  • Scientists used slow-motion cameras to study their movement.

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