Pronunciation and Conversation, Class 6

 By Nate Feldman

How do you stay focused when there’s a lot going on around you?

Do you drink water from your faucet ever? 

Would you ever want to live in the desert? Why or why not?

What’s your favorite dessert to treat yourself with?

How much does price influence your buying decisions?

Have you ever won a prize in a contest or competition?

How does stress affect your daily life?

What effect does music have on your mood?

Have you ever met someone who was a bit eccentric?

What’s the most outlandish idea you’ve ever had or heard?

Circle the correct answer.

1. I need to ______ on my homework.
   a) focus
   b) faucets
2. The kitchen ______ are leaking.
   a) focus
   b) faucets
3. Camels can live in the ______.
   a) desert
   b) dessert
4. I had ice cream for ______.
   a) desert
   b) dessert
5. What is the ______ of this shirt?
   a) price
   b) prize
6. She won a ______ in the competition.
   a) price
   b) prize
7. I will ______ your apology.
   a) accept
   b) except
8. Everyone came ______ John.
   a) accept
   b) except
9. Lack of sleep can ______ your mood.
   a) affect
   b) effect
10. This medicine has a strong ______.
    a) affect
    b) effect
11. Please be ______ during the movie.
    a) quiet
    b) quite
12. I am ______ tired today.
    a) quiet
    b) quite
13. She did an ______ job on the project.
    a) excellent
    b) eccentric
14. My neighbor is a bit ______ but very kind.
    a) excellent
    b) eccentric
15. He is an ______ traveler who loves trying new things.
    a) adventurous
    b) advantageous
16. Learning English is ______ for your future.
    a) adventurous
    b) advantageous