Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and exercises for English for Other courses

Your little brother wants to cross the street when the traffic light is red.

• 1. Don't cross the street when the traffic light is red.
• 2. Hello, I am Merci! Leave your message after the sign.
• 3. Let's make a new key.
• 4. Eurovision is a singing competition of European countries.
• 5. You can't speak, but if it's necessary, you can talk low.
• 6. Can I go with you?

You are stopped by the police for speeding.

• 1. I am in a hurry; I'm going to the hospital.
• 2. You should take a shower and drink an energetic drink.
• 3. Now I can see how much you love me.
• 4. Recycle and do not throw rubbish on the ground.
• 5. Your accent is very strong and different.
• 6. I don't mind bathing the dog and cleaning the car.

Your dog, Bella, has given birth to 12 puppies.

• 1. We can give them

Personal Details

Name: Cristina
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Email: [Email Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]

Professional Profile

I am a sociable and motivated individual with a strong ability to work effectively within a team. I consider myself responsible, organized, and I maintain a very positive attitude toward learning. I adapt easily to different situations and always strive to foster a productive working environment. I am eager to gain professional experience and continue developing my skills.

Education

CFGM in Administration and Management

Centre d’Estudis Politècnics, Barcelona (Currently studying)

Secondary Education (ESO)

2021 – 2025

Work Experience

Babysitter (Part-time)

2024

• Provided childcare and assisted with homework.
• Organized engaging activities

At a restaurant:

waiters: lay the table, take an order, recommend a dish, carry a tray, serve customers, pour the wine

customers: book a table, order food, try the wine, send something back, ask for the bill, leave a tip. food, plate, dish, meal, course

DIY and repairs:

change, drill, mend, put together, put up, set up, sew, stick, tie

Looking after yourself:

have your hair: bleached, curled, dyed, put up, straightened have: a blow-dry, a perm, a shave, a treatment, a trim, highlights

equipment: an exercise bike, a running machine, weights, a rowing machine, a cross-trainer, a yoga mat exercises: do sit-ups, do press-ups, do stretches, do aerobics, do spinning, do yoga/pilates manicure, pedicure, facial, massage, waxing, fake tan

helmet, archer, arrow,...

Valentine's Day

True or False Statements:

• 1. True: It is also for someone you secretly love.
• 2. True: Traditionally, it involves boyfriends or girlfriends.
• 3. False: Some people give an unusual gift.
• 4. False: Valentine's Day is a popular day to get married.

Lexicon

• 1. Anonymous
• 2. Amusement
• 3. Cash
• 4. Propose

Phonetics

• 1. Custom
• 2. Greeting
• 3. /ɪd/
• 4. /s/

English Grammar Practice

• 1. Fito is thought to be a talented musician.
• 2. She asked him if he had played football with his cousin the week before.
• 3. If my girlfriend had not been very tired, she would have gone to the party.
• 4. Although the weather was good, we didn't enjoy the walk in the woods.
• 5. Jane is the most attractive person I have ever met.
• 6. Is John picking you up at the airport tomorrow?

An Exercise

7.Acoording to the next, which statement is true

D. There are more calories in sugar than in artificial sweeteners

8.Which one is better for your health sweeteners or sugar

B. Sucralose because it doesn’t have many calories.

9.Why are sweeteners not going to be healthy

B. They are going to cause problems in our bodies.

10.How much fat is there in butter

C. Too much

11.Which one is better for your health, margarine or butter

D. Margarine, because these days it doesn’t have much fat

12. What are experts going to do to help people ?

A. They are going to educate people to stop eating fats and sugar.

To: Ca.Bravo@duocuc.Cl

Subjebt: Reservation in a hotel room in  the mountain:

From: [email protected]

Hello, my name is Darhma Gonzalez, I am 23 years...

English Language Proficiency Practice

Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises

9) I don't know what they are offering.

10) — Where do you eat dinner?
— We eat in the dining room.

11) I'm so glad you could join us.

12) Make yourself at home.

13) — Did you work on a computer ten years ago?
— Yes, I did. I used to work on it often.

14) What isn't a symptom of the flu? Cough syrup isn't a symptom of the flu.

15) — How does the lemon juice taste?
— It's bitter.

16) — Where is "Hike in the Adirondacks" playing?
— It's playing at Bellham's. They often show documentaries in the program guide. Look on page 33.

17) — How does the chili pepper taste?
— It's spicy.

18) I'm coming home on Thursday — a single one-way ticket, please.

19) — What does Greenglass...

Multiple Choice Section 1

1-B: Why did Tom go to Istanbul? He went to meet his fiancée and have a holiday. 2-D: How did Tom know where to meet Angela? She wrote him a letter. 3-A: By taxi. 4-C: He was studying at the university. 5-C: For two months. 6-A.

Multiple Choice Section 2

1-C: How long was Angela planning to stay in Istanbul? Not for much longer. 2-D: Why did Kemal give Tom his telephone number? Because they got on well and he wanted to help. 3-D: At Angela’s apartment. 4-A: Because it is easier to find a big hotel. 5-B: He saw her going into a...

Multiple Choice Section 3

1-D: What did Julie tell Tom about Angela’s death? She said she thought... 2-B: What did Julie say about Angela’s boss? Just before her accident... 3-C: In the...

Opinion Essay Structure

Introduction

Nowadays, there are many different opinions about controversial topics in society. Some people agree with them, while others disagree. Personally, I believe that every situation has advantages and disadvantages, but I think it is important to consider the positive aspects. I believe that ____________________________ for several reasons.

Body Paragraph 1

First of all, there are several reasons why this topic can have positive effects.
This is important because ____________________________.
For example, ____________________________.
As a consequence, ____________________________.

Body Paragraph 2

Secondly, another important aspect is that this topic can also ____________________________ for people.
Furthermore, ____...

English Grammar Essentials

Quantifiers and Determiners

• Some: Used with countable and uncountable nouns in positive sentences.
• Any: Used with countable and uncountable nouns in questions and negative sentences.
• A/An: Used with singular countable nouns.

Verb Tenses

Present Simple

Used for habits and routines. Keywords: always, every day/month, normally, rarely, first, three times, twice (a month), once (a week), quarterly, on Mondays, weekly.

Present Continuous

Used for actions happening now. Keywords: today, at the moment, at this moment, now, this year, these weeks, next month. Note: Verbs like believe, smell, and still are typically used in the Present Simple.

Quantifiers and Questions

• How many: Used with countable plural nouns.
• How much: Used with uncountable

Mastering Object Pronouns in English

Fill in the gaps with the correct object pronouns:

Available pronouns: me, you, him, her, it, us, them

1. I forgot the schedule for the next meeting. Can you send _it_ to me, please?
2. The woman fell from the bike. The policeman helped _her_ to get up.
3. My partners and I were supposed to be at the party, but they forgot to send _us_ the invitation.
4. The attachments were saved, but I couldn’t open _them_.
5. Mike is asking if you are here. Can you tell _him_ you have just arrived?
6. My secretary told _me_ you phoned. I phoned _you_ back, but nobody answered.

Replacing Nouns with Object Pronouns: Examples

Follow the example:

1. He loves his mother. — She loves her.
2. Look at my father. — Look at him.
3. I can’t talk to my aunt. —