Unit 2 Quiz — Choices & Change

Word Forest · 45 terms

Grow Your Vocabulary

Tap any card to reveal its definition and an example from the unit — from wind turbines and landfills to upcycling and thrifting.

Grammar Grove · 2 topics

Rules That Stick

Study the rules, read the key examples, then tap each dashed blank to check yourself.

Topic 1 — Present Perfect Simple

have / has + past participle (Verb 3)

Rules

We use the present perfect simple to talk about events or experiences that began in the past and connect to the present.
Form: Subject + have/has (not) + past participle (Verb 3).
I / you / we / they + have (not) → I have worked. · He / she / it + has (not) → She has worked.
Time expressions: since, for, already, just, yet, lately.
Past actions with present results: Kuwait has reduced its carbon emissions significantly.
Experiences (unspecified time): Scientists have discovered new clean energy.
Unfinished situations: Researchers have worked on this project for many years.

Key Examples

Kuwait has begun using renewable energy.
Scientists have worked on this project for many years.
The project has reduced harmful emissions.
Many families have already started making responsible choices.
Kuwait has set up many new environmental projects since 2010.
Researchers have studied energy alternatives for many years.

Practice — tap the blank to reveal

4 items · not scored, just for you

Practice 1Kuwait renewable energy.

Practice 2Scientists have worked this project for many years.

Practice 3The project has harmful emissions.

Practice 4Many families have started making responsible choices.

Topic 2 — First Conditional & Modal Verbs

If + present simple, … will / can / may / should

Rules

We use the first conditional to talk about the result of an imagined future situation, give advice, make predictions, and talk about ability in a future situation.
Form: If + present simple, subject + modal verb (will/can/may/should) + base verb.
Affirmative: If it rains, we will stay indoors.
Negative (if-clause): If she does not study, she might fail.
Negative (result): If you hurry, you will not miss the train.
will = certain outcome · can = ability / possibility · may = probability / uncertainty · should = advice.

Key Examples

If the mobile phone battery dies, the phone will stop working.
If you take it to a repair shop, they can replace the battery.
If the parts are available, the repair may take an hour.
If the model is new, you should try to fix it instead of buying a new one.
If we recycle our plastic bottles, we will certainly reduce waste.
If she collects glass jars, she can easily turn them into beautiful vases.

Practice — tap the blank to reveal

4 items · not scored, just for you

Practice 1If the mobile battery dies, the phone will stop working.

Practice 2If you take to a repair shop, they can replace the battery.

Practice 3If the parts available, the repair may take an hour.

Practice 4If the model new, you should try to fix it instead of buying a new one.

Reading Trail · 2 passages + 2 companions

Read, Think, Choose

Two core texts — The Shagaya Renewable Energy Park and Think Before You Throw! — plus the podcast and documentary from the unit. Comprehension items Q1–Q20 live right beside their texts.

The Shagaya Renewable Energy Park

FAQ webpage

For decades, Kuwait relied on fossil fuels to produce most of its electricity. But burning oil produces harmful emissions that damage the environment — so the country is turning to cleaner alternatives.

Where is the park? In a desert area west of Kuwait City — a location with strong sunlight, high heat and flowing wind. It is managed by KISR, the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research.
What technology does it use? Rows of solar panels collect energy from the sun, while tall wind turbines use the power of flowing air — both convert natural energy into clean electricity.
What is the national goal? To produce 15% of Kuwait's energy from renewable sources by 2030.
What lies beyond energy? The park develops national expertise, supports innovation, raises public awareness, and moves Kuwait towards energy independence.

Word watch: alternatives, convert, emission, expertise, awareness, ideal, power grid, decisive — all from this text.

Think Before You Throw!

Web article

Every brand-new product has a hidden life story — and it doesn't end when you throw it away.

Extraction Production Transport Sale Disposal

Raw materials such as cotton, metal and plastic are extracted, then goods are manufactured in factories and transported by ships, trucks and planes before eventually reaching the shops. Once we dispose of them, most items end up in landfills, where they take hundreds of years to break down — placing enormous pressure on ecosystems.

Thrifting = buying second-hand items instead of new ones. Every pre-loved jacket or antique directly reduces the need for new production.

Upcycling = transforming an old item into something completely new and often more beautiful. An old blanket can be made over into a cosy jacket; an unused tablet can become an e-reader.

Remember: every small sustainable action adds up.

Podcast — “Smart Homes, Smart Choices”

Dr Khaled explains that a real smart home is a combination of smart technology and better daily habits: smart lights, smart meters, smart thermostats — and the wisdom to unplug. His tone is informative. Items Q7–Q10 below.

Documentary — “Rethinking Waste Worldwide”

A journey around the world to see how different countries manage waste: sorting, composting, waste-to-energy systems, landfills and incineration. The narrator informs listeners about the various methods. Items Q18–Q20 below.

Comprehension Shagaya Renewable Energy Park Q1–Q6

Vocabulary in context, the national goal, and short-answer recall.

Q1MCQ Shagaya

The underlined word alternatives in the 1st section of the Shagaya text means:

Q2MCQ Shagaya

The underlined word them in the 4th section of the Shagaya text refers to:

Q3MCQ Shagaya

Kuwait's national goal is to produce what percentage of its energy from renewable sources by 2030?

Q4Short Answer Shagaya

What are the effects of using oil on the environment?

Q5Short Answer Shagaya

What is the Shagaya Renewable Energy Park?

Q6Short Answer Shagaya

Why is education and developing expertise in renewable energy necessary?

Listening Smart Homes, Smart Choices Q7–Q10

Main idea, the real solution, the speaker's tone — and a device-matching task.

Q7MCQ Podcast

What is the main idea of the ‘Smart Homes, Smart Choices’ podcast?

Q8MCQ Podcast

According to Dr Khaled, what is the real solution to a smart home?

Q9MCQ Podcast

The tone of Dr Khaled is described as:

Q10Matching Podcast

Match the smart device to its use. Choose a letter for each term, then press Check All.

A) produce clean energy
B) turn off automatically in vacant rooms
C) track how much electricity is used
D) control temperatures and reduce unnecessary cooling or heating

1. solar panels

2. smart lights

3. smart meters

4. smart thermostats

Comprehension Think Before You Throw! Q11–Q17

Main idea, vocabulary in context, true/false details and short answers.

Q11MCQ Think Before You Throw

What is the main idea of ‘Think Before You Throw!’?

Q12MCQ Think Before You Throw

The word made over in the 4th paragraph of ‘Think Before You Throw!’ means:

Q13True / False Think Before You Throw

The raw materials extracted to make products include cotton, metal, and plastic.

Q14True / False Think Before You Throw

Second-hand shops and thrift markets are only available online.

Q15True / False Think Before You Throw

Yarn is an expensive item that not many people can afford.

Q16Short Answer Think Before You Throw

Where do most products end up at the end of their life cycle?

Q17Short Answer Think Before You Throw

What is the difference between thrifting and upcycling?

Listening Rethinking Waste Worldwide Q18–Q20

Title choice, the narrator's purpose, and a country-matching challenge.

Q18MCQ Documentary

Another suitable title for the ‘Rethinking Waste Worldwide’ documentary would be:

Q19MCQ Documentary

The purpose of the documentary narrator is to:

Q20Matching Documentary

Match each country with its waste management system. Choose a letter for each term, then press Check All.

A) Waste Sorting
B) Composting
C) Waste-to-energy Systems
D) Landfills
E) Incineration

1. Japan

2. Germany

3. Singapore

4. Canada

5. The United States of America

Question Bank · Full 41-item coverage

The Question Bank

The full bank holds 41 items: Q1–Q20 are attached to their texts in the Reading section above; Q21–Q41 live here, grouped by type. Answer everything to fill the progress bar.

MCQ Grammar in Context — Present Perfect Q21–Q23

Choose the correct time expression for each sentence.

Q21MCQ Grammar

Choose the correct answer: Kuwait has set up many new environmental projects ______ 2010.

Q22MCQ Grammar

Choose the correct answer: Researchers have studied energy alternatives ______ many years.

Q23MCQ Grammar

Choose the correct answer: My older brother has ______ installed solar panels on the roof.

Fill in the Blank Type & Check Q24–Q32

Type your answer and press Check — spelling counts, capital letters don't. Accepted alternatives are included.

Q24Fill in the Blank Present Perfect

Present perfectThe scientist (write) a report on the benefits of wind power.

Q25Fill in the Blank Present Perfect

Present perfectKuwait (reduce) harmful emissions since it started using renewable energy.

Q26Fill in the Blank Present Perfect

Present perfect · negativeFew schools (not – focus) on environmental awareness and actions yet.

Q27Fill in the Blank First Conditional

certain outcomeIf we recycle our plastic bottles, we certainly reduce waste.

Q28Fill in the Blank First Conditional

abilityIf she collects glass jars, she easily turn them into beautiful vases.

Q29Fill in the Blank First Conditional

adviceIf you have old newspapers, you use them to wrap gifts.

Q30Fill in the Blank First Conditional

probabilityIf more people try thrifting, they save money.

Q31Fill in the Blank First Conditional

CompleteEmissions will increase if factories .

Q32Fill in the Blank First Conditional

CompleteYou should take a reusable bag if you .

Matching Word & Definition Q33

Match each unit word to its definition from the vocabulary trail.

Q33Matching Vocabulary

Match the vocabulary word to its definition. Choose a letter for each term, then press Check All.

A) to move continuously
B) to change in form or character
C) a high level of knowledge or skill
D) making new things out of old or waste material
E) an area where waste is buried under the earth

1. flowing

2. convert

3. expertise

4. upcycling

5. landfill

Fact or Myth? Eco Detector Q34–Q38

Decide whether each statement is a fact or a myth.

Q34Fact / Myth Clean Energy

Renewable energy sources like solar and wind will eventually run out, just like fossil fuels.

Q35Fact / Myth Clean Energy

Using clean energy reduces the need to burn oil, leading to a healthier environment.

Q36Fact / Myth Waste

Upcycling means changing an item into something completely new and often more beautiful.

Q37Fact / Myth Waste

Thrifting is only about saving money and has no environmental benefits.

Q38Fact / Myth Wind Power

The Dhofar project is the first wind farm in the Arabian Gulf.

Short Answer Say It in Your Words Q39–Q41

Answer aloud or in writing first — then reveal the model answer.

Q39Short Answer Waste

What is the importance of thrifting and upcycling for the environment?

Q40Short Answer GCC Projects

Name three GCC renewable energy projects mentioned in the lesson.

Q41Short Answer Life Cycle

What does the life cycle of a product include?

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