Vocabulary List 23 WORDS TO LEARN system disease pollution dominoes apology flourish confession gigantic ceiling leisure conceal boast brash poetry rival TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 System Disease Pollution Dominoes Apology Flourish Confession Gigantic Ceiling Leisure Conceal Boast Brash Poetry Rival Word Definitions: A synonym for “to hide” _______________________ A synonym for “large” _______________________ “To be rash” _______________________ “To speak with excessive pride” _______________________ “To grow/thrive” _______________ Word Jumbles: nnssooicfe____________ siereul _________________ ianicgtg ___________ glieinc __________________ Word Action: Use the word ”gigantic” in a sentence. Use the word “conceal” in a sentence. 1. How did Kipling make the story about the camel humorous? 2. Did they ever meet a person like the camel? How were they alike? 3. If you were the horse, the dog or the ox, would you have been angry at the camel? 4. Would you have told the Djinn about the camel? Why or why not? 5. Why did the Djinn give the camel a hump? 6. Do you think the camel learned his lesson? Why or why not? 1. According to the article a large number of American believe. a) Scotland is expensive to visit b) Haggis is delicious c) Haggis is actually an animal d) Haggis is a national dish of Australia. 2. The word “authentic” means a) reliable b) expensive c) delicious d) Scottish 3. According to the article ____________ people took part in the survey. a) 3.7 million b) 30 c) 23 % d) 1000 4. The word “notoriety” is associated with being a) anonymous b) famous c) inconspicuous d) delicious 5. The word “glens” refers to the ___________ of Scotland. a) Geography b) Climate c) Food d) Population 6. A “ grouse” is a a) tourist b) type of haggis c) vehicle d) bird 7. A suitable synonym for “considering” as used in the 5th paragraph, is a) booking b) contemplating c) reserving d) undertaking 8. Which of the following is NOT true? a) St Michael’s Day is November 30th b) Haggis is a national dish of Scotland c) Some Americans have misconceptions regarding haggis d) One food company sells more than 3 million haggis worldwide. 1. What do we call mysterious objects that are descried in this story? 2. List some observations about UFOs during the times below a) At night: b) During the day: 3. Name some places where UFOs have appeared. 4. List some objects that we see in the sky which could explain what the mysterious objects are. 5. What is an IFO? 6. What do you believe UFOs are? Why? Vocabulary List 18 WORDS TO LEARN colleague crumble praise prisoner disaster twilight unimaginable exhaustion evacuate envy jealous invitation population unintentional powerful TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 Colleague Crumble Twilight Jealous Praise Prisoner Disaster Unimaginable Exhaustion Evacuate Envy Invitation Unintentional Powerful Population Word Definitions: A synonym for “dusk” _______________________ “To break into pieces” _______________________ An antonym of “imaginable” _______________________ ___________ and ______________ are synonyms. Word Jumbles: cerlbum____________ loglacuee ___________ sorpenir _________________ luwerfop __________________ Word Action: Use the word ”exhuastion” in a sentence. Use the word “envy” in a sentence. Questions. 1. When might a prisoner of war risk being shot? a) Soldiers risk being shot when they’re at war. b) He risks that if he refuses to learn the enemy’s language. c) It’s a risk that goes with trying to escape. d) It’s the same as being on a battlefield-anyone can get shot. 2. What is the second rule for such prisoners who want to escape? a) When being moved take notice of your surroundings. b) Don’t be caught sleeping when the guard comes. c) Don’t be afraid to look straight into the enemy’s eyes. d) The rule for officers is- always demand special treatment. 3. Where exactly was the fortress in relation to the hill? a) Sit was on the top of the hill, facing north. b) On the northern slope of the hill, near the top. c) It was on the hill- that’ s all we can understand. d) On the southern side of the hill but below the top. 4. When the rope was fixed and ready, about how long was it? a) It was between fifty and sixty feet long. b) It was about forty feet long. c) It was forty feet minus fifteen-that’s twenty-five feet. d) Forty feet plus the length of the sloping roof. Vocabulary List 22 WORDS TO LEARN obvious oblivious pseudonym limitation comprehension determined description twitch passionate performance annoyance guidance improvement instinct development TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 Obvious Oblivious Pseudonym Limitation Comprehension Determined Description Twitch Passionate Performance Annoyance Guidance Improvement Instinct Development Word Definitions: A synonym for “very interested” _______________________ A synonym for “ignorant” _______________________ A “false name” _______________________ An antonym of “misinterpretation” _______________________ A synonym for “intuition” _______________ Word Jumbles: ednmieetrd____________ ttnnstici _________________ whcitt ___________ eeemntlopvd __________________ Word Action: Use the word ”determined” in a sentence. Use the word “passionate” in a sentence. 1) Find words form the passage that are similar in meaning to: (6 marks) a) helpless d) difficult, harsh b) encouraged e) gut-feeling c) unhindered f) uncaring 2) What do you think the “call” is? What did it tell him? (2 marks) 3) We were told that “at the back of [Ben’s] mind, the voice of common sense persisted, telling him to stop, to protect himself in the manner he knew best”. What do you think ‘the manner he knew best” means, and how do you think it would protect him? (2 marks) 4) In this passage, Kelleher effectively creates a tense atmosphere so that the reader is not simply told about Ben’s dear, but also experiences it. Identify two techniques used by the author to show Ben is scared. ( 2 marks) 5) Why did Ben “scrambled up the hill” ? 6) Why did the tiger stared at Ben ( paragraph 1 )? 7) The narrative says “ he probed the darkness” ( paragraph 3), what does this mean? 8) Why do the tigers have a “cool dispassionate gaze” 1) How many times does Label 4 tell adults to take two tables? 2) Which label tells you to use the contents only on the outside of your body 3) Why is it important to keep a package with Label 1 on it away from children? 4) You have just swallowed something poisonous by mistake. What should you do? 5) Your friend has some medicine with Label 3 on it. She suggests that you should use it. Why should you not take it? 6) You want to keep a cut on your finger clean. Which words would you look for on a label? Vocabulary List 29 WORDS TO LEARN exile ridiculous obstinate fascinating inspection convince excessive miniature smuggle instrument tribute marathon technical amused flimsy TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 Exile Ridiculous Obstinate Fascinating Inspection Convince Excessive Miniature Smuggle Instrument Tribute Marathon Technical Amused Flimsy Word Definitions: A synonym for “banish” _______________________ An antonym for “large” _______________________ A word meaning “of great interest or attraction” _______________________ A word meaning “to be entertained” _______________________ Antonym of “strong” _______________ Word Jumbles: connciev____________ hatonamr ___________ cicngaleth _________________ msudea__________________ Word Action: Use the word ”amused” in a sentence. Use the word “fascinating” in a sentence. Vocabulary List 29 WORDS TO LEARN monotonous illustrates exhibits obfuscates preliminary delegate designate resign overt subtle suppress anarchy tyranny etiquette bankrupt TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 Monotonous Illustrates Exhibits Obfuscates Preliminary Delegate Designate Resign Overt Subtle Suppress Anarchy Tyranny Etiquette Bankrupt Word Definitions: A synonym for “to confuse” _______________________ An antonym for “display” _______________________ A word meaning “to hide” _______________________ A word meaning “manners and order” _______________________ A word meaning “obvious” _______________ Word Action: Use the word ”illustrates” in a sentence. Use the word “obfuscates” in a sentence. Use the word “exhibits” in a sentence. Use the word “delegate” in a sentence.
