SpeakOut Intermediate Unit 5 lesson

​SpeakOut Intermediate Unit 5

​Is it possible to surf a tidal wave?

​No one has ever done, but in theory, yes, it is possible.

​Why is snow cold?

Because it is frozen water.

Is there any easy way to prove the Earth is round?

Yes. If you travel, you'll notice that you can now see different constellations of stars. This is because the surface of the planet is curved.

Why do onions make us cry?

When we cut onion, it releases a substance called lachrymatory-factor synthase. It irritates your eyes and they produce tears to wash it away.

Is a rainbow hot or cold?

Neither hot nor cold, it's just an optical illusion caused by the refraction of light. It's the same temperature as the air around.

Why are sumo wrestlers so fat?

Because the heavier you are, the more difficult it is to push you out of the ring (which is how you win).

What type of questions do children typically ask?

Open Ended

Why are the windows on ships round?

Open Ended

Number of hairs on a human head is ...

Open Ended

A plane flies over a volcano and .....

Open Ended

The Beatles broke up because .....

Open Ended

Reasons for war: different ideologies, a sense of honour, ...... , .........