English Vocabulary Challenge Day 21

This video tutorial is part of a 30-day English vocabulary challenge, focusing on academic words useful for exams like IELTS and TOEFL. It covers the words 'appropriate', 'relevant', and 'focus', explaining their meanings, pronunciations, and uses in sentences. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate each word's application in real-life contexts, enhancing understanding and usage in sophisticated English conversations.

What is the significance of turning 21 in the US?

• You can vote.

• You can drive.

• You can drink alcohol.

• You can retire.

How is the word 'appropriate' pronounced when used as an adjective?

• With stress on the first syllable.

• With stress on the last syllable.

• With no stress.

• With stress on the second syllable.

What does the verb 'appropriate' mean?

• To give something away.

• To ignore something.

• To save or set aside money for a specific purpose.

• To destroy something.

Which of the following is an example of something that is 'age appropriate'?

• A horror movie for a toddler.

• A children's book for a teenager.

• A cartoon for a 4-year-old.

• A documentary for a baby.

What does the word 'relevant' mean?

• Related to a subject in a meaningful way.

• Irrelevant to the discussion.

• Unrelated to the topic.

• Opposite of appropriate.

Which of the following is an example of relevant information?

• Statistics of a soccer team in a debate about vacation homes.

• A recipe for cake in a discussion about cars.

• A movie review in a conversation about books.

• Research on renting vacation homes in a debate about buying one.

What does the noun 'focus' refer to?

• A musical instrument.

• A type of food.

• A subject being discussed or studied.

• A type of camera lens.

How can 'focus' be used as a verb?

• To direct attention or effort at something specific.

• To eat quickly.

• To sleep.

• To ignore something.

What is an example of focusing on the positive?

• Dwelling on past mistakes.

• Ignoring all problems.

• Avoiding all responsibilities.

• Directing attention to positive aspects of a situation.

Why is it important to have a focus when solving big problems?

• It allows for multitasking.

• It ensures the problem is ignored.

• It helps in directing attention and effort specifically at the problem.

• It makes the problem disappear.