Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and exercises for English for Baccalaureate

Combine Sentences Using Relative Pronouns

Combine the sentences using the relative pronouns in brackets. Make any necessary changes. There may be more than one possible answer.

• [27] The flat where I live is bigger than the others.
• [28] Jake, who lives next door, is a collector.
• [29] I remember a time when you couldn’t drive.
• [30] Did you like the soup that my father made?
• [31] My phone, which is brand new, has many applications.
• [32] Is that the singer whose music you love?

Rewrite Sentences in Reported Speech

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. Make any necessary changes.

• [41] Lisa admitted that she had to tell me.
• [42] I asked Sam if he had heard from Paul.
• [43] The teacher asked me if I could speak louder.
• [44] Amy promised she wouldn’t tell

Assorted English Sentences

43. Despite being over seventy, Orson continued to cycle to work every day.
44. It is eight years since I read a play by George Bernard Shaw.
45. Sharon’s mother recommended going out in the afternoon.
46. The fireman was able to rescue the child from the burning house.
47. The suspects aren’t obliged to say anything by the police.
48. How old is your grandfather?
49. It is years since she enjoyed herself so much.
50. I’m really looking forward to going to the theatre tomorrow.
51. She’s having the windows mended.
52. It’s not as good as I thought it would be.
53. She told us not to be late.
54. If she had studied hard for the exam, she wouldn’t have made a lot of mistakes.
55. His jokes are better than hers.
56. We may be together soon.
57. English is spoken all over the world.

Key Events and Discoveries

1. Morse met Anne at Mrs. Murdoch's party.
2. He initially believed there was a 50% probability concerning the murderer's identity.
3. He decided not to visit Anne because she was married.
4. The houses in Jericho were built for workers over 100 years ago.
5. When Morse arrived at the house, the door was unlocked.
6. Bell couldn't have kicked the chair.
7. George Jackson said he had done work inside the house.
8. Waters was worried about Morse.
9. A promise was made to give money to Conrad Richards.
10. The police doctor confirmed Anne Scott had been pregnant.
11. Anne Scott had been in the area for more than ten years.
12. Morse liked to listen to Mozart.
13. Morse was about fifty years old.
14. Celia was sure her husband had had many affairs.
15. Constable Walters asked questions.

Ashton and Benson disappeared but were found in Sweden so they went to spy them. They  discover that the Russians were spying Ashton. They decided to make Larry act as a Russian to  See Ashton’s reaction. Ashton ran away with Benson to another village. They do the same  Again, and Ashton accepts to go with the Russians (who is Larry), but Benson doesn’t let him  And they run away to the forest. At the forest, Benson shoots Ashton and Henry kills Benson  For having killed Ashton. Jaggard decides to investigate Benson’s past in the English Army. He  Discovers that Benson isn’t really Benson, but another man who took his role when the real ...

Course 2012: English Language Exercises

1. Immigration History and Analysis

"Immigrants"

• 1. Because there was a great famine in Ireland and extreme poverty, living conditions were dire, prompting many to leave the country in search of better opportunities.
• 2. Immigrants in America faced extreme hardship and distress. Thousands of sad stories emerged from those arriving in the United States. Leaving their families was difficult, and the prosperity found in America often came at the price of significant personal suffering.
• 3. He gained American citizenship, and four of his children were academically successful.
• 4. FALSE (lines 1-2): "My great... of his life."
• 5. FALSE (lines 10-11): "However, there were... and droughts."
• 6. Famine 7. Furthermore 8. Deathly

Diverse Historical Topics

Wallis Simpson and the Abdication

1. She went with her second husband to Leicestershire to spend a week there, and the prince was there too.
2. She didn't feel quite confident because she didn't know anything about hunting and she didn't know about etiquette.
3. As he was not allowed to marry a divorcee, he decided to abdicate because he could not live without her.
4. TRUE (line 7): "She and her mother... some money"
5. FALSE (line 13): "None of the royal... to the wedding"

• blond
• reasonable
• to attend
• on

10. It was believed that Wallis was worried about royal etiquette.
11. The Prince fell in love with her although she was not young or beautiful.
12. When did her father die?
13. Wallis, who was very poor as a child, wanted a life of luxury.

Reflections on a Funeral

1. It

Paraphrasing Exercises

Theme 2 Paraphrasing

• It got harder
• Was shocked to hear
• Objected to having
• Need not have brought
• Doesn't have to cook
• Was being used so
• To get our flat painted
• Organized the festivities by ourselves
• Didn't succeed in delivering
• Although he was disabled
• Wouldn't have attacked
• Wouldn't have missed
• Would rather not play
• Accused him of stealing her
• Apologized for not telling
• Would have been injured
• Had better apologize for

Theme 1 Paraphrasing

• Swim as well as
• Getting higher and higher
• Succeeded in convincing me
• To Helen for arguing
• Made the criminals get into
• Had better not stay
• Should not have stolen
• Has been informed about
• Had his briefcase stolen
• Have had the meeting rescheduled
• Seems worried
• Due to the risk
• If I could afford it
• We could continue
• Didn't

Fairness in Hiring: Beyond Handwriting Analysis

It isn't fair to decide whether a person should get a job based on their handwriting, because, in my opinion, these studies are rarely accurate. I believe a person cannot be judged by their handwriting. For instance, someone with large handwriting might still be a shy person.

Archaeological Sites: Rules and Consequences

I think it's acceptable that the Greek authorities take measures when someone picks up an artifact at an ancient site. However, it must also be recognized that the tour guides did not warn Madeline about this. Therefore, arresting her and putting her in jail seems like a harsh measure, especially since she was unaware of the rules. Ultimately, I neither agree with her actions nor...

Summary of Frankenstein's Plot

Victor Frankenstein's Early Life

During his childhood, Victor was a happy child who lived with his parents, his brothers, and his adopted sister, Elisabeth, whom he loved. His best friend was Henry Clerval. His great passion was the sciences and the secrets of life.

The Creation and Its Aftermath

After the death of his mother, Frankenstein went to study at the university. It is there where he creates a living being from nothing but realizes that he has created a monster. When his father explains that his younger brother has been murdered, he returns home. Near the scene of the homicide, Victor sees the figure of his creation. Justine, a maidservant of the house, is accused and condemned for the boy's death, although...

Understanding Body Paragraphs

A body paragraph is a core component of an essay, distinct from the introduction and conclusion. In shorter essays, there may be only one body paragraph, but longer essays often feature multiple.

Essential Components of a Body Paragraph

• The Topic Sentence

  The topic sentence presents the main idea of the paragraph. It is a more general statement than the supporting sentences and controls all information presented within the paragraph. Typically, every paragraph includes a topic sentence, usually positioned at the beginning.

• The Topic Introducer (Optional)

  The topic introducer (which does not always appear) provides more general information that sets the stage for the topic sentence. For instance, if a paragraph discusses