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

Vocabulary (make and do)

1. 1. do
2. 2. made
3. 3. do
4. 4. do
5. 5. make
6. 6. doing
7. 7. made
8. 8. made

Travel and holidays

1. 1. cruise
2. 2. long-haul
3. 3. guided
4. 4. getaway
5. 5. working
6. 6. trip
7. 7. resort
8. 8. adventure

Phrasal verbs

1. 1. turned
2. 2. came
3. 3. get
4. 4. heading
5. 5. hasn't caught
6. 6. came
7. 7. are heading
8. 8. getting

Language focus (the future)

1. 1. will have learned
2. 2. are going to fall
3. 3. will come
4. 4. will pass
5. 5. shall
6. 6. get
7. 7. am not going to go
8. 8. opens
9. 9. will be sitting
10. 10. will go
11. 11. will have been working
12. 12. have finished

Contrast linkers

1. 1. despite
2. 2. nevertheless
3. 3. although
4. 4. but
5. 5. however
6. 6. whereas
7. 7. despite
8. 8. even though

Word formation (adjectives)

1. 0. pleasant
2. 1. various
3. 2. impatient
4. 3. peaceful
5. 4. mysterious
6. 5. destructive
7. 6. cloudy
8. 7. decisive
9. 8. additional

Subject: Visit to New York

1. 0. time
2. 1. will
3. 2. last
4. 3.

Form: External Structure

The work is realistic in regard to the characters. Each character in the work is portrayed in the best and most suitable way for them. External structure: The text is divided into three parts. Each part has its chapters. The story is followed throughout the three parts and the theme does not change; the story simply evolves. No sequences or slogans are present.

Form: Internal Structure

Internal structure: The pace is slow because events unfold very gradually. The author describes many places throughout the novel, which contributes to the slow tempo. Maruja, who is gravely ill, will only live for two more months or so, yet the narrative often feels as if it lasts much longer. It is also a middle section in that the work...

Finding an Ideal Partner

Finding an ideal partner is difficult because everyone has pros and cons. However, you can find a person quite similar to you who shares your life. Although I am almost 20 years old, I think I met my "ideal" partner more than two and a half years ago. I use the word "ideal" because I believe nobody is perfect.

My boyfriend is handsome. He is tall and thin, and he has beautiful short, curly black hair. He is physically ideal for me because I do not like blond guys. On the one hand, I like blue eyes, but on the other hand, I prefer his eyes exactly as they are.

I would change some things in him; for instance, a habit that annoys and saddens me is the fact that he smokes, which is not healthy for him. That gets on my nerves,...

Adrian Mole: Relationships and Personal Growth

Social Interactions and Motivations

• Why did Adrian take Sharon Botts skating if he didn’t know how to skate? He wanted to spend time with her—perhaps hoping for intimacy—but ultimately found the experience boring.
• What does Bert’s phone call to Adrian about Queenie reveal? It highlights that Bert and his wife were close, trusted friends of Adrian and his family.
• How do Adrian and his family support Bert? They demonstrate significant kindness: Adrian and his father walk Bert’s dog, Sabre, iron his clothes, and make him tea, while Adrian’s mother supports Queenie at the hospital.

The Skegness Holiday and Pandora

• Was Pandora being a snob regarding Skegness? Yes, her attitude reflected her social

Formal Hotel Complaint Letter

Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Stay at [Hotel Name] - Reservation [Booking Reference]

Dear [Mr./Mrs. Name],

My [husband/friend/partner] and I were recently guests at [Hotel Name] for [Duration] during our trip to [Location] for our [honeymoon/vacation].

We chose your hotel based on strong recommendations from friends who stayed there last year, as well as your beautifully presented website and positive online reviews. We felt confident that your property would provide the vacation experience we were seeking.

At the time of booking, we were reassured that we would be placed in one of the newly renovated rooms on the quiet side of the hotel.

Issues Encountered During Our Stay

• Room Downgrade: Upon check-in, we were

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: About the Author

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a 2006 novel by Irish author John Boyne. The story is told from the innocent perspective of Bruno, the son of a Nazi Schutzstaffel officer who moves with his family to a place called "Out-With" (a phonetic interpretation of Auschwitz), which is actually the Auschwitz extermination camp. Bruno befriends a Jewish boy named Shmuel who lives across a fence and, like the other prisoners there, wears "striped pajamas."

Plot Summary

The narrative follows Bruno, an eight-year-old boy (nine in the novel), whose father is a high-ranking Nazi officer. Bruno's family is forced to leave Berlin when his father is assigned to work at the Auschwitz extermination camp. The family...

Themes in Blood Wedding

Love, Death, and Fate in Lorca's Drama

The central themes of Federico García Lorca's Blood Wedding revolve around intense passion, fate, and tragedy. While love is the driving force, death is the inevitable consequence.

The Role of Love and Forbidden Passion

Love is the primary catalyst for the drama, as everything revolves around the impending marriage and the forbidden passion between the Bride and Leonardo Félix.

Consecutive Tragedies and Family Feuds

The play is based on the lives of two families marked by misfortune and a history of violence. The Mother has lost her husband and one son due to the rival Félix family. Despite being married and having a child, Leonardo Félix remains deeply in love with the Bride, whom...

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

Practice distinguishing between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses with these examples:

• My elder sister always has breakfast.
• It is raining.
• Do you often visit?
• How do people prepare?
• He never writes.
• I’m not living here – I’m usually...
• Do / Is phoning / Does.

Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Identify the correct usage of past tenses in these scenarios:

• When the alarm rang, I was sleeping.
• While the President was speaking, everybody listened.
• The police were arresting the suspect when the bomb exploded.
• What did he do while he was demonstrating?
• He studied while she was speaking.

Present Perfect with Adverbs

Use the Present Perfect tense with adverbs like already, just, and yet:

• The football league has

Key Facts About the Titanic Disaster

Lifeboat Capacity and Passenger Count

Did the Titanic have enough lifeboats for its passengers?

It was carrying 2,207 people, but it had lifeboats for only 1,178 people.

Duration of the Sinking

How long did the Titanic take to sink to the bottom of the sea?

It sank two hours and forty minutes later.

Condition of Survivors

Why were the survivors so cold?

Some of the survivors had been in the icy water for hours when they were rescued.

The Arrival of the Carpathia

What happened the night the Carpathia arrived in New York with the Titanic survivors?

When the Carpathia arrived in New York with the Titanic's 705 survivors, it was a night of chaos, joy, and unhappiness.

The Californian's Radio Officer

Did the radio officer

My Experience with Speed Flatmating in Spain

Dear Sergio, How are you? I'm happy. I hope you're well. Thanks for your last email. This time I'm writing to tell you about my experience. I had never heard of "speed flatmating" before, but it seems like a great idea. I like the people there very much. Actually, I'm living in a new apartment in Spain. It's a very comfortable and welcoming place.

Life with My New International Flatmates

One of my flatmates, Mafer, is originally from England. She's a good laugh and she's a people person. We always practice English together. My other flatmate is Liam; he comes from Brazil. He's great fun, but he's very messy. Every night we get together to talk, watch movies, or go out to parties. I haven't had problems...