test sheets

Money

Last January the train fares went up by 7%.

He was fined $400 for driving dangerously.

If you buy twenty or more, you’ll get a discount.

She was very pleased because she made a profit of £10,000 on the sale of her house

Take the receipt if you want them to change the shirt.

He spent all the money he had won on new clothes.

I need some change for the coffee machine.

The mechanic didn’t charge me for repairing my car.

She let the family live in the cottage rent free.

The contents of the shop were insured for £500,000.

I’m going to ask my bank manager for a loan.

Is it all right if I pay by cheque?

The mark has risen in value against the dollar.

So many people buy things on credit nowadays.

The more I earn, the more income tax I pay.

If you aren’t satisfied, we’ll refund your money.

 

Weather

Which season do you enjoy the most? Why?

The winter is cold/chilly.

The fall/autumn is cool/brisk.

The spring is warm/mild.

The summer is hot/humid.

What do you think of Raincouver? Do you think it’s chilly here?

Do you still go out when there’s heavy rain/pouring rain, or do you prefer to be sheltered? What about when there’s light rain/drizzling rain/ spitting rain- do you try to get out and do something fun?

Have you ever experienced a sudden downpour and run under shelter?

Are there torrential rainstorms in hot or cold climates?

Have you ever experienced torrential rain?

Are their hailstorms in hot or cold climates?

Have you ever seen hail? How big was the largest hailstone you’ve ever seen?

Which items of clothing are usually damp after walking in the rain?

Do you usually carry an umbrella in Raincouver so you don’t get wet?

Do you hate it when you are soaking wet after walking in the rain?

Which places have a wet climate or a dry climate?

Would you prefer a wet or dry climate? Why?

Have you ever felt uncomfortable because the weather was bone dry?

Have you ever experienced a dust storm?

Are you scared of violent thunderstorms with thunder and lightning?

Which places are foggy? Have you ever camped out in the mountains and seen a lot of fog? How night thick/dense fog be dangerous?

Which places are windy? Are there high wind warnings there? Have you ever been blown back by a gust of wind?

What is a prevailing wind? Which direction does the prevailing wind come form in Vancouver? How does this affect our climate?

What’s the difference between a gust of wind and breeze?

Which places are breezy?

Do you think that a breeze can sometimes be refreshing in hot weather?

Have you ever experienced a refreshing, cool breeze?

Which cities are snowy?

Is there heavy snow there? Are there often snowstorms or blizzards?

Have you ever walked through deep snow?

Have you ever walked on an icy street? Did you slip on the ice?

What would you do if a snowdrift were blocking the road?

What’s the difference between climate and weather?

What does latitude mean? What is the equator? What is the relationship between latitude and temperature?

What does altitude mean? What is the relationship between altitude and temperature?

Find the equator on the map and discuss the weather in various places.

Boiling hot > very hot > hot > warm > cool > cold > very cold > freezing cold

Q: Would you ever go to/visit/take a trip to/travel to……? (country)

A: Yes/no, I would(n’t) because it would be (adjective).

How does the ocean affect the climate near the coast?

Do you ever go to the ocean in the summer to cool down?

What do you do in the winter to heat up?

Which countries have below freezing weather/subzero weather? Which ones have temperate/mild weather?

Have you ever experienced a natural disaster?

Some people believe that global warming will cause natural disasters such as hurricanes or droughts. What are your ideas on all of this?

Do you agree or disagree that the greenhouse effect is causing climate change like heat waves and cold fronts/cold snaps?

Have you seen pictures of how the polar ice caps have melted overtime?

Why is it worrisome that the sea level is rising?

Have you ever been to a place that was smoggy because of pollution?

Do you think that every country in the world should cut back their carbon dioxide emissions?

Do you think that companies should be held responsible for their carbon footprint?

Are you an environmentalist/tree hugger?

What about your carbon footprint? What can you do to reduce the impact you have on the environment? What are some renewable energy sources?