8TH GRADE - ENGLISH

The definitions are correct in the following alternatives:

• A bug is a very small living thing, like a virus or bacterium.

• A gadget can be a small machine.

• When you use a tool to discover the amount of something like the length, weight or size you measure it.

• Manky (British English)/ gross is related to something horrible or disgusting.

• A little; a bit and in a small way can be considered mildly.

What can we infer from Mr. O'Callahan words in: How dirty is your mobile phone?

• Mr. O'Callahan's gadget can count bugs because it has a special light to see very small things.

• Mr. O'Callahan's gadget can count bugs because it has a microscope to see very small bugs.

• Mr. O'Callahan's gadget can count bugs because it measures a chemical produced by bugs.

• Mr. O'Callahan says that bugs are always dangerous.

• Mr. O'Callahan says that bugs are more dangerous in hot weather.

Which ones can we consider correct according to the video?

• The presenter says that our mobile phones can be dirtier than a toilet seat.

• A mobile phone which receives a score of 150 would be considered clean.

• A mobile phone which receives a score of 150 would be considered a little manky.

• At the end, the presenter and Mr. O'Callahan say that the students will change the way they use their phones.

• Students and teachers love their cellphones, don't they?

Lockdown period has brought some positive aspects. The correct alternatives present the highlighted verbs in the present simple.

• Swans swim in Venice channels as if they were in heaven.

• Pakistan hires thousands of newly-unemployed workers.

• Beaches have never seen this huge increase in leatherback sea turtle nests.

• The owner of a restaurant offers free meals to anyone in need after almost being robbed.

• Anonymous donors pay off millions in student debt for low-income college graduates.

What can you infer from the image about zoom meetings?

• Students feel uncomfortable with their videos on in on-line zoom meetings.

• Students feel like barbies with videos off in on-line zoom meetings.

• Students prefer having on-line lessons with their videos off as they do not have to appear cool.

• Zoom meetings let students mad and they get their hair go crazy.

Why did an 82-year-old grandpa dance with a broom, according to the headline of the article you read ?

• Because he likes to dance so much.

• Because dancing is a way of keeping him fit and in good shape.

• Because he is not going to let COVID-19 ruin his fun of living.

• Because this senior is a former ballet dancer who has never quit dancing.

The use of the verb in the simple present is correct in:

• U.K. leaders thanks nurses for saving his life.

• Sahara was most dangerous place in Earth's history.

• Google Meet video conferencing platform improved.

• 1991 was the best year for music.

Which sentence does not refer to a current fact?

• Manga exhibition is British Museum's biggest show.

• Computer translates brainwaves into sentences.

• Paris ban daytime exercises.

• New York allows online lockdown weddings.

• Scientists found out why dogs' noses are cold two months ago.