How many weeks are in Advent?
4
What edible treat is often in an Advent Calendar?
Chocolate
Did people start decorating Christmas trees in the 12th, 14th or 16th century?
16th century
Correct this sentence: I wish I would be able to play the flute.
I wish I was able to play the flute. (Structure after wish: wish + past simple)
Correct this sentence: By the end of January, I will be learning English for six years.
By the end of January, I will have been learning English for six years. (Future perfect)
Correct this sentence: If I had arrived earlier, I wouldn't miss the trained.
If I had arrived earlier, I wouldn't have missed the train. (third conditional)
Where does Santa live?
The North Pole/Lapland
Rewrite this sentence in academic English: Sadly, these days a lot of kids don't know how to cook.
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Rewrite this sentence in academic English: In my opinion, you can't believe everything you read.
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Rewrite this sentence in academic English: I think she's gonna go to Oxford Uni.
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On average how many Christmas cards are sent in the UK every year?
1 million
Say this using connected speech (elision): I've got lots of study to do.
I've got lotsa study to do.
Say this using connected speech (elision) This quiz is kind of easy.
This quiz is kinda easy
Suggest three note-taking tips.
Don’t write down every word/concentrate/ use symbols, abbreviations, numbers/use colours/be consistent/do not copy text exactly/rewrite your notes after.
Ask this question without using 'do you think': Do you think the Christmas holidays are too short?
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Rewrite this sentence without using 'I think': I think this course should be another week longer.
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