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Which modal verb correctly completes the sentence: "If you drop litter in Sweden, you ____ pay a fine."
Which modal verb correctly completes the sentence: "If you drop litter in Sweden, you ____ pay a fine."
- may
- should
- must (correct)
- could
Which of these words is NOT a synonym for "forbidden"?
Which of these words is NOT a synonym for "forbidden"?
- prohibited
- banned
- outlawed
- allowed (correct)
In the context of the text, what does the phrase "Swedes are really green" mean?
In the context of the text, what does the phrase "Swedes are really green" mean?
- Swedes take care of their lawns.
- Swedes are environmentally conscious. (correct)
- Swedes are good at gardening.
- Swedes enjoy spending time in nature.
What is the meaning of the phrase "You don't have to turn up late or early" in the context of Swedish social etiquette?
What is the meaning of the phrase "You don't have to turn up late or early" in the context of Swedish social etiquette?
Which modal verb best expresses the idea of strong obligation in the sentence: "You ____ sort out your recycling in Sweden."
Which modal verb best expresses the idea of strong obligation in the sentence: "You ____ sort out your recycling in Sweden."
In the sentence "They don't talk to you if they 4 to", which modal verb best fits the blank?
In the sentence "They don't talk to you if they 4 to", which modal verb best fits the blank?
Which of these phrases is used to express a lack of necessity?
Which of these phrases is used to express a lack of necessity?
What type of grammar is primarily focused on in this lesson?
What type of grammar is primarily focused on in this lesson?
Which phrase from the "Giving instructions" section uses an infinitive to explain what to do?
Which phrase from the "Giving instructions" section uses an infinitive to explain what to do?
Which phrase from the "Explaining what not to do" section uses a preposition to express a negative instruction?
Which phrase from the "Explaining what not to do" section uses a preposition to express a negative instruction?
In the sentence "The way you turn on the oven is by pressing this switch." which phrase is being used to begin the sentence?
In the sentence "The way you turn on the oven is by pressing this switch." which phrase is being used to begin the sentence?
What is the word class of the word "essential" in the phrase "It's vital/essential that you..."?
What is the word class of the word "essential" in the phrase "It's vital/essential that you..."?
Which sentence in Exercise 4 uses a past participle to describe an action?
Which sentence in Exercise 4 uses a past participle to describe an action?
In the sentence "You just need some scissors and masking tape." what is the function of the word "just"?
In the sentence "You just need some scissors and masking tape." what is the function of the word "just"?
In the sentence "He's really good at DIY." what is the grammatical function of the phrase "at DIY"?
In the sentence "He's really good at DIY." what is the grammatical function of the phrase "at DIY"?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
What is the meaning of the word "approximately" as used in the sentence "Approximately half felt this would be beneficial"?
What is the meaning of the word "approximately" as used in the sentence "Approximately half felt this would be beneficial"?
In the sentence "Several students also complained that the chairs were heavy and should be replaced." what is the grammatical function of the phrase "that the chairs were heavy and should be replaced"?
In the sentence "Several students also complained that the chairs were heavy and should be replaced." what is the grammatical function of the phrase "that the chairs were heavy and should be replaced"?
Which of the following quantifiers can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns?
Which of the following quantifiers can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns?
Which quantifier BEST expresses the idea that a particular thing exists in a very small quantity?
Which quantifier BEST expresses the idea that a particular thing exists in a very small quantity?
Which of the following sentences uses a quantifier correctly, according to the provided table?
Which of the following sentences uses a quantifier correctly, according to the provided table?
In the sentence "Most of the chairs need repairing," the quantifier "most of" is associated with which specific category of noun?
In the sentence "Most of the chairs need repairing," the quantifier "most of" is associated with which specific category of noun?
The sentence "The majority of us like the common room" implies that...
The sentence "The majority of us like the common room" implies that...
Which phrasal verb could replace "change a bulb" in the context of household problems?
Which phrasal verb could replace "change a bulb" in the context of household problems?
What does the phrasal verb "come across" mean in the context of "The other day I went into the kitchen and came across a puddle of water on the kitchen floor." ?
What does the phrasal verb "come across" mean in the context of "The other day I went into the kitchen and came across a puddle of water on the kitchen floor." ?
In the sentence "The kitchen had only recently been done up, and the walls were freshly painted," what is the meaning of "done up"?
In the sentence "The kitchen had only recently been done up, and the walls were freshly painted," what is the meaning of "done up"?
In the sentence "Unfortunately, he was carrying a cup of coffee, which he dropped." what can replace the underlined verb with a phrasal verb?
In the sentence "Unfortunately, he was carrying a cup of coffee, which he dropped." what can replace the underlined verb with a phrasal verb?
The phrasal verb "mop up" is used to describe what action?
The phrasal verb "mop up" is used to describe what action?
Choose the phrasal verb that means the same as "remove a carpet stain"?
Choose the phrasal verb that means the same as "remove a carpet stain"?
Which of these phrases implies a strong preference for a specific way of working?
Which of these phrases implies a strong preference for a specific way of working?
Which sentence uses a pronoun correctly to replace the underlined part in "The other day I went into the kitchen and came across a puddle of water on the kitchen floor."
Which sentence uses a pronoun correctly to replace the underlined part in "The other day I went into the kitchen and came across a puddle of water on the kitchen floor."
Which sentence correctly replaces "The cup smashed into pieces, and the coffee splashed all over the wall!" with a pronoun?
Which sentence correctly replaces "The cup smashed into pieces, and the coffee splashed all over the wall!" with a pronoun?
What type of grammar is illustrated in the sentence: "A designer first invented passive houses in Germany, and they are popular in Europe."?
What type of grammar is illustrated in the sentence: "A designer first invented passive houses in Germany, and they are popular in Europe."?
Choose the correct sentence to replace the underlined part in "So I wiped down the wall with a damp cloth while my brother swept up the bits of broken coffee cup" using pronouns.
Choose the correct sentence to replace the underlined part in "So I wiped down the wall with a damp cloth while my brother swept up the bits of broken coffee cup" using pronouns.
Which phrase is used to describe the ability of a passive house to retain heat?
Which phrase is used to describe the ability of a passive house to retain heat?
Which sentence best explains the meaning of "personalise your room" in the context of "How do you personalise your room to make it your own space?"
Which sentence best explains the meaning of "personalise your room" in the context of "How do you personalise your room to make it your own space?"
Which of these phrases is NOT related to the concept of being tied down?
Which of these phrases is NOT related to the concept of being tied down?
Which word best describes the main purpose of a passive house technology?
Which word best describes the main purpose of a passive house technology?
Which of these words is synonymous with "efficient" as used in the text?
Which of these words is synonymous with "efficient" as used in the text?
What type of energy does a passive house utilize for hot water?
What type of energy does a passive house utilize for hot water?
Which sentence uses the adjective "efficient" in the same way it is used in the text about passive houses?
Which sentence uses the adjective "efficient" in the same way it is used in the text about passive houses?
What does the phrase "tied down" suggest in the context of the text?
What does the phrase "tied down" suggest in the context of the text?
Which of these sentences uses the passive voice correctly?
Which of these sentences uses the passive voice correctly?
Flashcards
Nomadic lifestyle
Nomadic lifestyle
A way of living characterized by movement and lack of permanent residence.
Modal verbs
Modal verbs
Verbs that express ability, necessity, permission, or prohibition, such as can, must, and may.
Household problems
Household problems
Issues that arise within a home, such as maintenance, space, or conflicts among members.
Comparing and contrasting
Comparing and contrasting
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Digital nomad
Digital nomad
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Local laws
Local laws
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Social etiquette
Social etiquette
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House space challenges
House space challenges
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Practical person
Practical person
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Change a bulb
Change a bulb
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Fix a leaking pipe
Fix a leaking pipe
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Mop up
Mop up
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Sweep up
Sweep up
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Wipe down
Wipe down
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Do up (a room)
Do up (a room)
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Assemble flat-pack furniture
Assemble flat-pack furniture
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Deal with household disasters
Deal with household disasters
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DIY instructions
DIY instructions
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Essential actions
Essential actions
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Avoiding mistakes
Avoiding mistakes
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Finishing instructions
Finishing instructions
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Common room
Common room
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Seating condition
Seating condition
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Entertainment options
Entertainment options
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Wall color preferences
Wall color preferences
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Smart TV debate
Smart TV debate
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Survey findings
Survey findings
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Quantifiers
Quantifiers
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Countable nouns
Countable nouns
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Uncountable nouns
Uncountable nouns
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Quantifiers for both
Quantifiers for both
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Survey results interpretation
Survey results interpretation
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Passive houses
Passive houses
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Benefits of passive houses
Benefits of passive houses
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Solar energy in passive houses
Solar energy in passive houses
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Wall insulation
Wall insulation
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Fresh air system
Fresh air system
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Digital nomad lifestyle
Digital nomad lifestyle
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Home comforts
Home comforts
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Co-working space
Co-working space
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Settling down
Settling down
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Tied down lifestyle
Tied down lifestyle
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Grammar
- Vocabulary: Words and phrases for comparisons, nomadic lifestyles, houses, space, household problems, and solutions
- Grammar: Modal verbs (can, could, be able to, etc.), articles (a, an, the), and related verbs.
- Listening: Interview with a digital nomad
- Speaking: Giving instructions
- Reading: Article about living in small spaces
- Writing: Report
- Viewing and presenting: Work, houses, space, problems, instructions, volunteering
Lesson 1A Vocabulary and Grammar
- Photo Analysis: In pairs, examine photos of different cities (Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Singapore) to answer questions
- Choosing preferred study location for six months and reasoning
- Potential challenges
- Listening: Students listen to the opinions of Amer and Fadi on topics like food, language, local laws, missing friends, and weather.
- Modal Verbs: Table completed using modal verbs (be able to, can, can't, could, couldn't, don't have to, have to, may, must, mustn't, need to, needn't, ought to, should, shouldn't) to demonstrate their use related to necessity, no necessity, prohibition, duties/advice, ability, and permission.
Lesson 2A
- Vocabulary: Words related to settling in, making friends, and living in a new place.
- Grammar: Using modal verbs for ability (managed to/was able to) instead of 'could' when referring to a specific occasion
- Reading: Read a text about moving in Sweden and understanding local customs; fill in blanks with appropriate words and phrases
- Vocabulary: Replace underlined words and phrases in a text with alternative vocabulary
Lesson 2A Listening and Vocabulary
- Program: A growing number of people are becoming digital nomads (working remotely)
- Advantages and disadvantages of this lifestyle
- Listening: Identifying Hani's job, current work location; judging his job success; and assessing his overall happiness in his lifestyle
- Vocabulary & Grammar: Identifying appropriate ways to complete phrases using provided vocabulary.
- Discussion: Discussions surrounding the discussed topics with supporting evidence from the text.
Lesson 3A Grammar
- Passive Houses: Traditional homes vs passive houses; methods and advantages of passive housing
- Articles: Using Articles (a/an, the, no article) correctly in sentences; grammar rules for nouns, people, places, countries, and singular/plural nouns.
- Grammar: Identifying elements like adjectives, seasons, prefixes for mountains/oceans/rivers, prepositions of place, specific jobs, and groups
Lesson 4A Reading and Vocabulary
- Living in Small Spaces: Exploring the advantages/disadvantages of small homes
- Paragraph Matching: Identifying which paragraph discusses living in small spaces and matching questions to text.
- Matching Definitions: Definitions for highlighted words from a text
- Questions: Answering questions from the text
- Discussions: Pairs/Groups answering and discussing related questions
Lesson 5A Vocabulary - Household Problems
- Household Problems: Practical problems and their solutions (e.g., changing a bulb, fixing a leaking pipe, etc.)
- Phrasal Verbs: How to fix common household issues, Phrasal verbs with emphasis on Separable vs. Inseparable verbs
- Vocabulary: Recognizing and understanding phrasal verbs in a given context about everyday household problems and solutions
Lesson 6A Speaking
- Personalization: How students personalize their rooms, Assembling furniture
- DIY Instructions: Identifying a speaker's (Habib's) lack of enthusiasm when performing a specific DIY task (via listening exercise)
- Giving Instructions: How to give clear, step-by-step instructions
- Emphasizing Instructions: How to make instructions more emphatic
- Creating Instructions: Instructions for how to make a speaker.
Lesson 7A Writing - A Report
- Student Common Room Renovation: Report on how the existing common room can be improved, using survey results to justify improvement plans; Report aims, methods, and recommendations for improvement
- Report Structure: Organize, structure, and style a report according to given methods
- Quantifiers: Using quantifiers like 'all,' 'most,' 'many,' 'some,' etc., to describe opinions in a report.
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