Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for English

1. Communication Preferences and Technology

Social Interactions

• I rely on text messaging more than phone calls.
• I can manage on my own.
• Don't post this photo.
• They share stories on their blogs.
• Don't upload that video to YouTube.
• Readers, please comment and let me know what you think.
• She's active on three social media sites.

Technology Challenges

• You can't view this file in the correct format without special software.
• Let's meet face to face.
• Did they inform you of their decision?

2. Grammar and Vocabulary

Common Errors

• Please check your essay for punctuation.
• The news was thrilling.
• Having your teeth checked will be painless.
• This old CD player is useless.
• There's been an improvement.

3. Modern Communication and Personal Challenges

Communication in the Digital

1. When He Was Younger

   My brother used to play this game regularly.

2. Ten Years Married

   I have been married for ten years.

3. Despite Hard Training

   Despite training very hard, she hardly ever wins the matches.
   Alternatively: Despite the fact that she trains very hard, she hardly ever wins the matches.

4. Missing the Bus

   As she missed the bus, she had to take a taxi.

5. Where Are My Books?

   He wanted to know where I had left his books.

6. Not Walking Alone

   Mary said that she was not going to walk home alone that night.

7. Don't Touch the Painting

   The guide of the museum asked us/me not to touch that painting.

8. Museum Reopening

   The museum wasn't reopened until the end of World War II.

9. Photographs of Criminals

   He has been shown many photographs of the criminals.

10. The Robber's Escape

    The

TEST A

Grammar

1.

1. If I had a lot of money, I would travel around the world.
2. If I pass my exams, I will go to university.
3. I would go running every day if I had more time.
4. I won't go out tonight unless I have no homework.
5. If I lived in a big city, I would be unhappy.

2.

1. Will eat
2. had
3. finish
4. would feel
5. won't arrive

3.

1. I would have taken up basketball earlier if I'd had the chance.
2. She would have finished the race if she had trained more regularly.
3. My friend would have come with me if I had asked him.
4. I wouldn't have been ill if I hadn't eaten that fish.
5. You wouldn't have hurt your back if you hadn't lifted those heavy boxes.

4.

1. If I did sport, I would be fitter.
2. If he had known she was a vegetarian, he wouldn't have cooked a steak.
3. We will miss the bus if we don't hurry

56, Països Catalans St.

Osor

17161

La Gavina

38 Rosaleda St.

S’Agaró

17248                                                                                 Thursday 1st February                                      

Dear Sir o Madam,

Through this letter I want to Present my complaint since on January 30, 2018 I went to the restaurant of the La Gavina hotel, for dinner. However, our food took about an hour and a half to Be ready, and when they arrived at our table it was totally cold. When asking The waiter to warm them up a bit, he was annoyed and very reluctantly fulfilled What was asked of him.

I have been a regular customer of This

Unit Test 9: Optional Reading (Youth for Understanding)

1

1. It assists them with travel arrangements, visa applications and their enrolment in schools.
2. They improve their fluency in a foreign language, and also gain a deep understanding of another country and its people.

2

1. T – “YFU is a non-profit organisation …”
2. F – “… offers continued support … throughout the exchange.”
3. F – “…clearly valuable for the individuals and families who participate…”

3

1. they gain useful skills in the programme
2. change the world

4

1. c
2. a
3. d
4. b

Term Test 3: Optional Reading (Cyber Seniors)

1

1. a
2. d

2

1. T – “... keep in touch with their loved ones ... shop online ... stay independent for longer.”
2. F – “They must be made aware of seniors’ physical problems ...”
3. T

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My name is Fernanda Correa. I am eighteen years old. My birthday is on November 1st. I'm a student living in Melo, on Muniz Street, number 510. I love animals, especially horses. My dream is to study veterinary medicine. I dislike bacon but love fast food. I live with my father, who is fifty-four years old. My hobby is watching films and TV series.

My Daily Routine

In the morning, I sometimes get up at 8:15 AM and have breakfast. I always brush my teeth at 9:00 AM and feed my dog. At noon, I usually cook lunch at 12:00 PM and listen to music. In the afternoon, I always do my homework at 2:00 PM and make the bed. Next, I often rest at 5:00 PM and set the alarm clock. At night, I always go to high school at 8:00 PM. After that, I often... Continue reading "Getting to Know Fernanda: A Student from Melo, Uruguay" »

The Destructive Nature of Ambition: Macbeth and Frankenstein

Victor Frankenstein: A Victim of His Own Creation

Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant mind from a young age, possessed an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Nurtured by a supportive family, his curiosity led him to pursue higher education. His fascination with the natural world and the mysteries of life ultimately consumed him. Blinded by ambition, Victor failed to foresee the potential consequences of his scientific endeavors, leading him to create a creature that would become his undoing.

Driven by an all-consuming desire to animate lifeless matter, Victor isolated himself from family and friends. This seclusion took a toll on his mental state. After two years of relentless work, he... Continue reading "The Pitfalls of Ambition: A Comparative Study of Macbeth and Frankenstein" »

My Amazing Vacation to Huanchaco Beach

Hi, I'm Anthony, but they call me Thonny. My last vacation was amazing! My family and I traveled to Huanchaco Beach and had a lot of fun. It was a nice place, cool at times, and hot at others.

I met new people and made new friends. I swam with my father and mother, and we ate a lot of fish and ceviche. The seafood was really delicious, but something I didn't like was the coconut milk. It wasn't delicious. My father said it's amazing and delicious, but I didn't like it. In conclusion, I can say that I had a wonderful and beautiful time with my family. I enjoyed the time and the moments I spent on that amazing beach. I hope we return there one day!

When I got home, I went out a few days a week with my friends... Continue reading "My Amazing Vacation to Huanchaco Beach, Peru" »