What is an 'inciting incident' in a story?
Something that encourages the main character to change/undertake a new goal
What are 3 important qualities of a leader/manager?
inspirational, strategic, logical, good at delegating, friendly, helpful, decisive
Name 3 negatives of tourism on small towns
high rent, lack of housing for locals, lack of space, noise, pollution,
What are 3 synonyms of 'affect'?
impact, influence, change, modify
Name 3 ways a data scientist can help a sports team
fewer injuries, improve strategies, analyse opponents
How has advertising impacted health and beauty in your country?
your own answer
How have personal hygiene habits changed in your country over the past century?
Your own answer!
What is the noun form of 'humble'?
humility
Name 3 'signposting' phrases for adding similar information
moreover, furthermore, additionally, in addition, more so
What are 3 ways to improve the negative impact of the fast fashion industry?
recycle / reuse / upcycle / repair our clothes. Buy 2nd hand clothes. Buy from sustainable brands. Rent clothes
What are 3 ways to acknowledge someone else's idea/argument?
that's a good point / I see your point / that's true / You're right / that's an interesting point
How important is humor in your culture?
own answer
What are 2 synonyms of 'basically'?
essentially, ultimately, fundamentally, principally
What makes a good character in a story?
someone mean who changes
someone nice who stays the same
someone mean who stays the same
someone nice but boring
Complete the sentence: He woke up late because..... (forget/set/alarm)
He had forgotten to set his alarm
What are 3 negative effects of poor leadership in companies?
decrease in profits, high turnover of staff, high number of staff sickdays, poor relationships, more complaints
Name 3 symptoms of feeling under pressure
stress, feeling overwhelmed, increased heart rate, inability to focus
What are 3 key aspects of a good story?
climax, crisis, obstacles, moral, a change in the character
Name 3 types of humor
slapstick, self-deprecating, surreal, practical jokes, wordplay
Name 2 reasons people might laugh?
they are uncomfortable/stressed (but then feel better) / someone breaks a rule in a safe way / a situation is strange or unexpected / we feel we are smarter
How is humor different between your / your parents' generation? why do you think that is?
own answer
Change this sentence into the passive: 'Company leadership needs to clearly communicate goals to the team'
Goals need to be clearly communicated to the team (by company leadership)
Name 2 ways that Covid impacted tourism
fewer tourists, loss of income, business closures, more online tours
Describe one belief about personal hygiene that has changed over the last century
showering everyday, using soap, washing your hair
What are 2 synonyms of 'achieve'?
attain, accomplish, acquire, gain
What are 3 downsides to fast fashion?
more waste (water and clothing), more carbon emissions, more dangerous chemicals from dyes
Name 3 ways we can make our cities more sustainable?
more bike lanes, more public transport, plant more trees, build low energy buildngs, use less water, ban single use plastics
Name 3 aspects of urban planning that can improve a city
mixed-use buldings, more green spaces, higher walkability, better public transport, different kinds of buildings (old and new)
Name 3 types of comedy shows
prank, sketch, news, sitcom
What are 3 qualities of a poor manager/leader?
divisive, argumentative, controlling, grumpy, unapproachable
Name 2 positives of tourism for a small town
more income for businesses, share their culture, more money to improve infrastructure
What inventions have helped improve hygiene over the last century?