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

1 - Fill in the Gaps

Fill in the gaps with a suitable verb in the present perfect or the past simple. DO NOT

use contractions in your answers.

Dear Harriet,

I have been (be) here in Stockholm for three weeks already and I´m having the time of my life. As soon as I arrived (arrive) at the hotel I felt (feel) very sad. But I have already made (already make) some friends and I´m learning some Swedish. Some people I met took (take) me to Uppland last Saturday and we had (have) something to eat at a typical Swedish restaurant. I really enjoyed (enjoy) it. I have learnt (learn) how to cook a carrot cake but I haven´t tried it (not it try) yet. As soon as I get back I’ll show you how to do it. It’s delicious!!

It’s very late now and I must go... Continue reading "Mastering English Grammar: Exercises and Examples" »

A Rainy Day Reunion

It had been a long and rainy day. Michael had been working all day and was very tired and hungry.

He decided to go and have dinner at a restaurant which was very near his office. He put his raincoat on, took his umbrella, and headed to the street.

The restaurant was full. So, he decided to sit at the bar and order some fish and chips. While Michael was waiting, he looked around and saw a familiar face.

Wow, he thought, that's Margaret. I haven't seen her for ages. Margaret had been his classmate at secondary school.

They both smiled at each other and Michael said hello. They talked about their lives.

To Margaret's surprise. Michael is engaged to Hanna. She was Margaret's flatmate when they were at university.

Job Interview Preparation:

The Modernist Period

The Modernist period emerged as an attempt to break away from traditional ways of thinking established in the past. This era helped people move beyond previous theories such as Romanticism. While Romanticism focused on nature, Modernism sought to base its arguments on the inner self and consciousness. Several factors influenced this period, including the Great War. Modernism aimed to expose the decay and materialistic mindset of society. Prior movements had often emphasized money and success, but this new movement sought to challenge those established values. The industrial society was viewed as capitalist and impersonal.

Psychology played a significant role in the Modernist period. The movement's proponents believed that... Continue reading "Literary Movements and Historical Influences" »

First of all, and by way of introduction, it seems to me that (t) is (a adjective) for the simple reason that I think that (it motivates) as you can see in the statistics about (x) or on all the media. At least this is what I think! But certainly, I don’t know if it is right or I am mistaken because I have a subjective point of view.

Secondly, in my opinion, I also believe that (t) is (x) because (x). From my point of view, I think that it is good/bad, and I totally disagree with (this motive), because it is demonstrated that (motive).

Otherwise, and as I have said before, I think that (t) is the most (x) because (x), and I totally disagree with this. If only (t) could always give positive consequences… end…

Finally, to conclude, it is very... Continue reading "Understanding Subjective Perspectives on (t)" »

Mandela was born in... mandela's first teacher told him that his new first name would be nelson. His father had died and then, he was adopted by a tribal chief. Melaqnini explained him that their young boys were slaved in their own countri. He also said that white men controled their land. He dreamt os the day they ould had power.

Biased, bigoted

-- having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

Aloof, apathetic

-- not friendly or interested in other people (matters)

Condescending, patronizing

-- behaving as though you are more important and more intelligent than other people

Vengeful, vindictive

-- desiring to exact revenge

Candid, frank

-- honest

Benevolent, benign

-- pleasant and kind, wishing good for other people

Affable, genial

-- pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to

Content, complacent

-- pleased

Melancholy, mournful

-- sad

Unforthcoming, reticent

-- secretive

Reckless, rash

-- showing a lack of care about danger and the possible results of your actions

Taciturn, tight-lipped

-- tending not to say too much

Exultant, elated

-- very happy

Distraught, agitated

-- very... Continue reading "Opposites in Personality Traits" »

Tattoos

History of Tattoos

1. B 2. B

3. True. It is thought they were part of a medical healing process.

5. False. They began adorning themselves with body marks in discreet places.

6. True. After World War II, tattoos had a terrible reputation because newspapers reported stories of blood poisoning and other diseases.

7. Reduce 8. Laughter 9. Bravery

10. About 11. Evidence

12. Have been working

13. They don't have to attend the lecture.

14. A falling rock hit him while skiing in the mountains.

On-Screen Dinosaurs

The Reality Behind Movie Dinosaurs

1. B 2. C

3. False. Velociraptors were much smaller than in Jurassic Park, about the size of a large chicken.

4. True.

5. True. It doesn't matter very much if Jurassic Park and other movies change some facts to add... Continue reading "The Ocean Cleanup Project: A Teen's Vision for a Plastic-Free Future" »

English Language Practice: Page 6 Exercises

Grammar Exercises

Exercise 1

1. can’t
2. to speak
3. couldn’t
4. manage

Exercise 2

1. better
2. have/need
3. ought
4. must/should

Exercise 3

1. may/might/could know
2. can’t have told
3. must be watching
4. may/might/could have sent

Exercise 4

1. must have left
2. have to post
3. ought to pay
4. must not download

Vocabulary Practice

Exercise 1

1. box
2. binge
3. breaking
4. scheduled

Exercise 2

1. mis
2. dis
3. re
4. un

Exercise 3

1. slogan
2. commercials
3. placement
4. campaign

Exercise 4

1. Guerilla marketing is often very effective for promoting new products.
2. The live stream of the concert will start at eight o’clock.
3. This text first appeared in our school magazine and then it was republished on our website.
4. The target audience for our new product is young people.

Reading Comprehension

Exercise 1

1. B
2. C
3. A

Exercise 2

1. The reason