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

Mastering Reported Speech

Review these examples of transforming direct speech into reported speech.

1. Direct: “I want to visit my friends this weekend,” Tom said.
   Reported: Tom said he wanted to visit his friends that weekend.
2. Direct: “What do you think of the new film?” Sally asked.
   Reported: Sally wanted to know what I thought of the new film.
3. Direct: “I'm studying English a lot at the moment,” Jerry said.
   Reported: Jerry said he was studying English a lot at that moment.
4. Direct: “Have you finished reading the newspaper?” he asked me.
   Reported: He asked me if I had finished reading the newspaper.
5. Direct: “We've lived here for a long time,” they said.
   Reported: They said they had lived there for a long time.
6. Direct: “Did you have

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

About Me

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" »

Reflections on Grief and Betrayal

“O that this too solid flesh would melt”

He wished that his body would just melt, turn to water, and become like the dew. Or that the Almighty hadn’t made a law forbidding suicide. Oh God, God! How weary, stale, flat, and useless everything about life seemed! He moaned. It was terrible. The whole world was like an unweeded garden that had gone to seed – only ugly, disgusting things thrived.

He couldn’t believe what had happened. Only two months dead; no, not even two. Such an excellent king he had been, compared with this one. It was like Hyperion, the sun god, compared to a lecherous satyr. He’d been so loving to his mother that he wouldn’t even allow the gentle breeze of heaven to blow too roughly... Continue reading "Communication Strategy: Analyzing Audience and Emotional Depth" »

Inside Out: Comprehension and Grammar

• 1: a
• 2: c
• 3: False (line 5)
• 4: False (line 10)
• 5: True (line 11)
• 6: True (line 13)
• 7: Joy
• 8: Maybe
• 9: Emotional
• 10: Biting
• 11: Harm
• 12: Teens ought to behave correctly.
• 13: What does Riley’s mother know?
• 14: The teenager claimed that his/her emotions were so complex that he/she couldn’t understand himself/herself.
• 15: 2nd Conditional
• 16: Psychologists teach us how to control our emotions.
• 17: Most teenagers are used to feeling upset.

Why Do the British Drive on the Left?

• 1: a
• 2: b
• 3: True (line 4)
• 4: True (line 5)
• 5: False (line 10)
• 6: False (line 12)
• 7: Stranger
• 8: Attentive
• 9: On
• 10: Reduction
• 11: Chilly
• 12: Fool
• 13: My cousin, Martha, who has always driven on the left, is British.
• 14: 1st Conditional
• 15: Napoleon introduced a change

Mobile Phones in High Schools: Pros and Cons

Mobile phones have become an integral part of our daily lives, including the lives of high school students. However, the use of mobile phones in schools is a topic of debate, with both pros and cons to consider.

The Benefits of Mobile Phones in Education

• Connectivity: Students can stay connected with their parents in case of emergencies or unexpected situations, providing a sense of security.
• Educational Tools: Smartphones allow students to access educational apps, conduct research, and collaborate on projects.
• Convenience: They offer an efficient way to access information and organize academic schedules.

The Challenges of Mobile Phone Use

• Classroom Distractions: Students may be tempted to use phones for

Comprehensive List of English Irregular Verbs

Mastering English grammar requires a solid understanding of irregular verbs. Use this reference table to improve your conjugation skills.