Light

Question 1

Crescent moon

Answer 1

Half-moon

If there’s a crescent moon or a new moon, then it will be pitch dark/black and you’ll be able to see the stars twinkling in the night sky.

Question 2

Pitch dark/black

Answer 2

Completely black

If there’s a crescent moon or a new moon, then it will be pitch dark/black and you’ll be able to see the stars twinkling in the night sky.

Question 3

Cast a shadow

Answer 3

When light shines on an object, it makes the object cast a shadow.

Question 4

Bright light

Dim light

Answer 4

A fluorescent light bulb emits bright light, and the faint glow of a flickering candle is dim light.

Question 5

Lighting

Answer 5

We use this word to refer to a system of artificial lights, especially inside a house or building. A place can have bright/strong lighting or the opposite - soft/subdued lighting (a low level of illumination for artistic/romantic purposes).

Question 6

Power goes out

Answer 6

If it’s nighttime and the power goes out (or there is a power outage - a lack of electrical power), then the city will be plunged into darkness.

Question 7

Plunge into darkness

Answer 7

If it’s nighttime and the power goes out (or there is a power outage - a lack of electrical power), then the city will be plunged into darkness.

Question 8

The shade

Answer 8

An area that is protected from the sunlight is often called “the shade”.

If you don’t want to get sunburned, it’s a good idea to sit in the shade.