Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
1 Knowledge
Name these items:
Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
Write down a synonym of these expressions:
take off embark, get on
talk, gossip contest
referee, umpire drive, guide, lead
alert crew, squad, group
sure describe, explicate
answer perhaps, possibly
power, strength thing, article, item
Write down the opposite of these words:
near, close touch down, arrive
definitely lose
return, arrive down
unsure nearer, closer
present, future freeze
nearest, closest with
2 Comprehension
Fill in the missing words:
From the idea to the invention
1 A staple is a small metal _________________ to hold papers together.
2 Birds can easily _________________ through the air.
3 Can I have a look at your _________________, please?
4 Can you _________________ what happened in the experiment?
5 Candles are made of _________________.
6 Close the door _________________ so you don’t make too much noise.
7 Hold tight – we’re going to _________________ in a minute!
8 How was your _________________?
9 I am very interested in the _________________ of my village.
10 I can’t do it _________________ your help.
11 I love _________________ but my mother hates it.
12 Is it _________________ to have a break now?
13 It’s _______ late ______________we should leave now.
14 My father is an _________________ and I want to be one too.
15 Please eat your ice cream now before it _________________.
16 The 21st _________________ has only just begun.
17 The man was taken to hospital in a _________________.
18 The plane _________________ minutes after take-off.
19 The room is quite small, just three _________________ by four _________________.
20 There are lots of books to _________________ from in the library.
If you have difficulties in finding the words, use your workbook (ps. 105 to 126). But cover the sentences ;-)
Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
21 We saw about ten _________________ yesterday.
22 When I go by plane, I like to sit near the _________________.
Inventing flying objects?
1 A _________________ is sharp and can hurt your finger.
2 Can you _________________ that to me again, please?
3 Flight XY314 to Madrid is now _________________.
4 Hurry up! We mustn’t _________________ that bus!
5 I have always wanted to go in a _________________.
6 I haven’t got time to do it today, _________________ I’ll do it tomorrow.
7 In American history, _________________ moved to unknown places.
8 My father’s _________________ was long and complicated.
9 Put that down _________________!
10 The _________________ said our flight goes from gate 22.
11 The answer can’t be a) or b). _________________ it must be c).
12 The elephant threw the tree with great _________________.
13 The idea of an _________________ is to test a theory.
14 The _________________ didn’t open so the man didn’t survive.
15 The _________________ of polished wood is smooth.
16 The wind is _________________ from the north so it might snow.
17 Walking _________________ the hill is easier than walking up it.
18 Walking _________________ a hill is quite tiring.
19 We live quite near an _________________.
20 We will be _________________ as soon as the engine is fixed.
21 When a plane _________________ it’s a wonderful feeling.
22 When air gets warmer, it _________________.
23 You look sad. What’s _________________?
A Flugtag event
1 Can you _________________ me how to do this exercise, please?
2 Every car should have a _________________ tyre just in case.
3 How much _________________ do we have to walk?
4 I can’t _________________ what to do on Saturday evening.
5 I have never won a prize in a _________________.
6 I have never _________________ anything.
7 I love _________________ with my friends online.
8 I should _________________ to that e-mail as soon as possible.
9 I sometimes find it hard to _________________ my ideas clearly.
10 I want to _________________ a surprise party for my best friend.
Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
11 I will _________________ work in a bank when I leave school.
12 I’d like you to buy the _________________: bread, apples and milk.
13 In my _________________ I play volleyball.
14 Last summer I fell and broke my _________________.
15 _________________ we can come back here another day.
16 My cousin has a high _________________ in national swimming.
17 My old school is having a summer _________________ this year.
18 No _________________ should be parked here.
19 Our _________________ was right by the sea.
20 Our _________________ was definitely the fastest.
21 Quick! _________________ the other way or we’ll crash!
22 That new song has a very _________________ sound.
23 The _________________ had difficulty choosing the best model.
24 There are _________________ types of music I really don’t like.
25 We are doing a Christmas _________________ at school.
26 We _________________ you will enjoy your stay here.
27 Why didn’t you _________________ me?
28 You can use the future tense with will for a _________________ in English.
29 Your diagram isn’t _________________ enough.
Which word is meant by these definitions?
1 a place where planes arrive and leave, consisting of runways __________________ (=long roads where planes land and take off) and large buildings for passengers called terminals
2 the top layer or outside part of something __________________
3 a soft natural or artificial substance that becomes liquid when __________________ heated, used for making candles
4 one of the long flat parts on both sides of a plane that allow __________________ it to fly
5 a small thin metal tool that is used for sewing. It has a sharp __________________ point at one end and a hole at the other
6 the part at the bottom of your leg where your foot joins your leg __________________
7 to talk in a friendly way __________________
8 an extremely large bag full of hot air, with a basket attached __________________ that people can ride through the air in
9 a position on a list that shows how good someone or something __________________ is compared to others, especially how good someone is at a sport
10 time when you do not have to work or study and when you can do __________________ what you like
11 a period of 100 years __________________
12 a unit used for measuring length, containing 12 inches and __________________ equal to about 30 centimetres
Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
13 to get onto a ship, aircraft, train, or bus __________________
14 an organized event in which people try to win prizes by being __________________ better than other people
15 a part of a building that sticks out from the main part, __________________ especially one with a particular purpose
16 to decide which you want from a number of people or things __________________
17 a machine that you travel in or on, especially one with an engine __________________ that travels on roads, for example a car, bus, van, truck, or motorcycle
18 to give details about what someone or something is like __________________
19 to say, write, or do something as an answer __________________
20 one of the parts on a bird, insect, or bat that move up and down __________________ and allow it to fly
21 an aircraft with large metal blades on top that spin and lift it __________________ into the air
22 a journey through air or space in a vehicle such as a plane __________________
23 to leave and start a journey __________________
24 to control the direction in which a vehicle moves __________________
25 a place where people on holiday can stay in tents or other __________________ temporary shelters, usually with toilets and a supply of water
26 a group of people who play a sport or a game against another group __________________ or a group of people who work together
27 an accident that happens when a moving vehicle hits something __________________
28 to defeat everyone else by being the best or by finishing first in a __________________ competition
29 a simple aircraft with no engine that you hang under and control __________________ by moving your body
30 a picture that someone has drawn __________________
(Macmillan, 2009–2013)
3 Application of the vocabulary
Pass your sheet to your partner. He/she will write down 6 words you’ll have to explain in an English sentence:
words suggested by your partner your sentence:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
Complete these sentences, so that it’s clear that you understand the word:
1 A century _____________________________________________________
2 An engineer _____________________________________________________
3 Chocolate melts when _____________________________________________________
4 Wax is the material that _____________________________________________________
5 A needle is used _____________________________________________________
6 We’re going to board _____________________________________________________
7 Air rises when _____________________________________________________
8 A judge is a person who _____________________________________________________
9 The announcement said _____________________________________________________
10 Can you explain _____________________________________________________
Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
1 Knowledge
Name these items:
team crash helicopter
wing drawing parachute
choose campsite hang glider
lift off steer airport
judge take off ankle
melt hot air balloon needle
Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
Write down a synonym of these expressions:
take off lift off embark, get on board
talk, gossip chat contest competition
referee, umpire judge drive, guide, lead steer
alert warn crew, squad, group team
sure certain describe, explicate explain
answer reply perhaps, possibly maybe
power, strength force thing, article, item object
Write down the opposite of these words:
near, close far touch down, arrive take off
definitely maybe lose win
return, arrive depart down up
unsure certain nearer, closer further
present, future history freeze melt
nearest, closest furthest with without
2 Comprehension
Fill in the missing words:
Through a telescope
1 A staple is a small metal object to hold papers together.
2 Birds can easily glide through the air.
3 Can I have a look at your drawing, please?
4 Can you describe what happened in the experiment?
5 Candles are made of wax.
6 Close the door gently so you don’t make too much noise.
7 Hold tight – we’re going to take off in a minute!
8 How was your flight?
9 I am very interested in the history of my village.
10 I can’t do it without your help.
11 I love flying but my mother hates it.
12 Is it possible to have a break now?
13 It’s so late that we should leave now.
14 My father is an engineer and I want to be one too.
15 Please eat your ice cream now before it melts.
16 The 21st century has only just begun.
17 The man was taken to hospital in a helicopter.
18 The plane crashed minutes after take-off.
19 The room is quite small, just three feet by four feet.
20 There are lots of books to choose from in the library.
Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
21 We saw about ten hang-gliders yesterday.
22 When I go by plane, I like to sit near the wing.
Inventing flying objects?
1 A needle is sharp and can hurt your finger.
2 Can you explain that to me again, please?
3 Flight XY314 to Madrid is now boarding.
4 Hurry up! We mustn’t miss that bus!
5 I have always wanted to go in a hot air balloon.
6 I haven’t got time to do it today, so I’ll do it tomorrow.
7 In American history, pioneers moved to unknown places.
8 My father’s explanation was long and complicated.
9 Put that down immediately!
10 The announcement said our flight goes from gate 22.
11 The answer can’t be a) or b). Therefore it must be c).
12 The elephant threw the tree with great force.
13 The idea of an experiment is to test a theory.
14 The parachute didn’t open so the man didn’t survive.
15 The surface of polished wood is smooth.
16 The wind is blowing from the north so it might snow.
17 Walking down the hill is easier than walking up it.
18 Walking up a hill is quite tiring.
19 We live quite near an airport.
20 We will be departing as soon as the engine is fixed.
21 When a plane lifts off it’s a wonderful feeling.
22 When air gets warmer, it rises.
23 You look sad. What’s happened?
A Flugtag event
1 Can you show me how to do this exercise, please?
2 Every car should have a spare tyre just in case.
3 How much further do we have to walk?
4 I can’t decide what to do on Saturday evening.
5 I have never won a prize in a competition.
6 I have never won anything.
7 I love chatting with my friends online.
8 I should reply to that e-mail as soon as possible.
9 I sometimes find it hard to express my ideas clearly.
10 I want to organise a surprise party for my best friend.
Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
11 I will probably work in a bank when I leave school.
12 I’d like you to buy the following: bread, apples and milk.
13 In my spare time I play volleyball.
14 Last summer I fell and broke my ankle.
15 Maybe we can come back here another day.
16 My cousin has a high ranking in national swimming.
17 My old school is having a summer event this year.
18 No vehicles should be parked here.
19 Our campsite was right by the sea.
20 Our team was definitely the fastest.
21 Quick! Steer the other way or we’ll crash!
22 That new song has a very original sound.
23 The judge had difficulty choosing the best model.
24 There are certain types of music I really don’t like.
25 We are doing a Christmas performance at school.
26 We hope you will enjoy your stay here.
27 Why didn’t you warn me?
28 You can use the future tense with will for a prediction in English.
29 Your diagram isn’t clear enough.
Which word is meant by these definitions?
1 a place where planes arrive and leave, consisting of runways airport (=long roads where planes land and take off) and large buildings for passengers called terminals
2 the top layer or outside part of something surface
3 a soft natural or artificial substance that becomes liquid when wax heated, used for making candles
4 one of the long flat parts on both sides of a plane that allow wing it to fly
5 a small thin metal tool that is used for sewing. It has a sharp needle point at one end and a hole at the other
6 the part at the bottom of your leg where your foot joins your leg ankle
7 to talk in a friendly way chat
8 an extremely large bag full of hot air, with a basket attached hot air balloon that people can ride through the air in
9 a position on a list that shows how good someone or something ranking is compared to others, especially how good someone is at a sport
10 time when you do not have to work or study and when you can do spare time what you like
11 a period of 100 years century
12 a unit used for measuring length, containing 12 inches and foot (feet) equal to about 30 centimetres
Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
13 to get onto a ship, aircraft, train, or bus board
14 an organized event in which people try to win prizes by being competition better than other people
15 a part of a building that sticks out from the main part, wing especially one with a particular purpose
16 to decide which you want from a number of people or things chose
17 a machine that you travel in or on, especially one with an engine vehicle that travels on roads, for example a car, bus, van, truck, or motorcycle
18 to give details about what someone or something is like describe
19 to say, write, or do something as an answer reply
20 one of the parts on a bird, insect, or bat that move up and down wing and allow it to fly
21 an aircraft with large metal blades on top that spin and lift it helicopter into the air
22 a journey through air or space in a vehicle such as a plane flight
23 to leave and start a journey depart
24 to control the direction in which a vehicle moves steer
25 a place where people on holiday can stay in tents or other campsite temporary shelters, usually with toilets and a supply of water
26 a group of people who play a sport or a game against another group team or a group of people who work together
27 an accident that happens when a moving vehicle hits something crash
28 to defeat everyone else by being the best or by finishing first in a win competition
29 a simple aircraft with no engine that you hang under and control hang-glider by moving your body
30 a picture that someone has drawn drawing
(Macmillan, 2009–2013)
3 Application of the vocabulary
Pass your sheet to your partner. He/she will write down 6 words you’ll have to explain in an English sentence:
words suggested by your partner your sentence:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Open World 1 Vocabulary exercises Unit 5
Complete these sentences, so that it’s clear that you understand the word:
1 A century _____________________________________________________
2 An engineer _____________________________________________________
3 Chocolate melts when _____________________________________________________
4 Wax is the material that _____________________________________________________
5 A needle is used _____________________________________________________
6 We’re going to board _____________________________________________________
7 Air rises when _____________________________________________________
8 A judge is a person who _____________________________________________________
9 The announcement said _____________________________________________________
10 Can you explain _____________________________________________________