5B Unit 8 Vocabulary: Straight to Advanced | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 21 Public

Vocabulary

Study Slideshow

Brazilians kept their spirits high ______ Germany had beat their national team 7X1.

although

15

_____ the heavy rain, the teams played the finals to the end.

Despite

15

Sandra was really engaged in the lesson, ______ Sam was totally indifferent.

whereas

20

We cannot complain to the boss. _____, we might lose our jobs.

Otherwise

15

Everyone here will receive a bonus ______ all our goals for this term are met.

provided (that)

15

_______ the lecturer was talking, Mike was messaging his wife.

Whilst / While

15

What onomatopoeic word recalls the sound of rain?

Patter.

15

What onomatopoeic word recalls the sound of wind?

Whistle / howl / sigh

15

Which phrase in bold in the article pp. 78-79 is a synonym to possible uses?

Practical implications.

20

Which phrase in bold in the article pp. 78-79 means 'identifying mistakes'?

Identifying errors.

15

Which phrase in bold in the article pp.78-79 means 'agreement among all people involved'?

General consensus.

15

Which phrase in bold in the article pp.78-79 means 'to match'?

Tally with.

15

Roughly how many people in the world use more than one language in everyday life?

Over 3 billion people.

25

What percentage of the UK population speak more than one language?

39%

15

What can speaking two languages protect our brains from?

It can protect our brains from cognitve decline.

15

The course I'm thinking of is is very expensive, and I'm not really sure ____ it's worth it.

whether (or not)

25