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Opinion and Preference Templates

Basic Opinion Sentences

My favorite ____ is _____.

There are two reasons for this.

1. First, ______
2. Second, _______

So for these two reasons, my favorite ___ is ____.

While Some May Disagree

While some may disagree, I believe that _____.

1. To begin with, ______
2. In addition to this, ______

So for these two reasons, ____.

Choice Statements

I would choose __ for two reasons.

First, compared to ____, ______

Second, _____

So for these two reasons, I believe that ____ (or I would choose ____).

Advice and Recommendation

If ____, I would advise ___ to ____ for two reasons.

1. First, ____
2. Second, ____

To wrap things up, if ____, I would recommend that __.

Agree / Disagree Statements

I do agree/disagree that _______.

1. To begin with, _____
2. In addition,

The Reality of Eating Disorders

This mindset often causes teenagers to stop eating or avoid school because they fear being humiliated by their peers. How would you feel if I told you that at least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the U.S.? Are you impressed? Shocked?

The Pressure to Conform

Body image has destroyed many lives, as it can lead to anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders, bullying, or cyberbullying. Many teenagers look up to models, which makes them change their appearances to look "good" and "satisfied." But does it really work? Would you feel satisfied if someone made an offensive comment about your body and forced you to change into someone else? I wouldn't. I wouldn't let myself stop eating... Continue reading "Understanding the Impact of Body Image and Self-Esteem" »

1. Future Simple with WILL

Put the verbs in brackets in the future simple using WILL.

1. She won't help (not help) us with these bags.
2. Will it rain (rain) tomorrow?
3. I'm sure your friend Mia will become (become) famous one day.
4. Everybody won't come (not come) to the party.

2. Future Simple with BE GOING TO

Use BE GOING TO to complete the sentences in the future tense.

1. What are you going to do (do) this summer?
2. Our uncle isn't going to come (not come) to dinner on Christmas.
3. I am going to buy (buy) a new fridge this month.
4. Where is this couple going to travel (travel) for their holidays?
5. You are going to be (be) in our same classroom.

3. Mastering the First Conditional

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the First Conditional (If + Present Simple,

What are they:

• work on ambulance=paramedics
• bread and pastries=bakers
• out fires=firefighters
• have drink or meal=customers

Write the answer:

• Money you pay=Deposit
• food for event=Caterer
• TBSP=Table-spoon
• extend=spread
• item for railway=trolley
• synonym high-end=fin-food restaurant
• small towel used=tea towel
• utensil served soup=stone
• hard part of fruit=stone
• sorry=apologise

Simple past or present perfect:

• The supplier hasn't delivered...
• Have you ever prepared a mojito?
• Last year I went to...
• Molly has fried the...

Second conditional:

• If I was you, I would make...
• If you didn't place the...we would have...
• If you agreed, I would start the...

Comparative or superlative:

• happy=happier
• organised=more organised
• sweet=sweetest

Choose the correct form:

• the cheesecake is not as tasty

Career Fulfillment or High Salary?

Many people desire a job that provides a substantial income, allowing them to enjoy life with that money. However, sometimes the job itself is disliked. So, what is truly more important?

I believe that despite all the money you might expect to earn, if you are not happy, it is better to leave that job. If you enjoy what you do every day, it drives you to improve and be happy. I think that even a modest income from a fulfilling job, if it allows you to live comfortably, shall be sufficient.

Furthermore, if you work on something you dislike, you may not perform as well as you are capable of. The money earned in this scenario does not compensate for the dissatisfaction of working on something you hate. Conversely,... Continue reading "Ethical Dilemmas: Work, Wealth, and Animal Testing" »

The Importance of Belonging in The Outsiders

S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, first published in 1967, explores the universal need for belonging. Narrated by Ponyboy Curtis, the novel follows a group of teenagers in 1960s Oklahoma as they navigate the complexities of friendship, love, violence, and social class. This essay will discuss how the themes of love and friendship demonstrate the importance of belonging.

The Power of Friendship

The "greasers," a gang of teenagers in the novel, exemplify the significance of friendship in finding a sense of belonging. Adolescence is a time of forming strong bonds, and for these teenagers, their gang becomes a source of identity and support. Johnny, a victim of both physical violence from the Socs (a rival... Continue reading "The Importance of Belonging in S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders" »

Civil Rights and Unrest

Passive Voice

Instructions:

1. are usually transported
2. was driven
3. wasn't told
4. have been changed
5. is being repaired
6. are being told
7. be unplugged
8. is often added
9. have been received
10. had been wrongly

1. has to be charged
2. wasn't blamed
3. could have been finished
4. was no longer being sent
5. was bombed
6. was always sold
7. had been sent away
8. hasn't been sent away
9. may be flooded
10. be properly set up

Grammar

Laura Pérez Vivas

Rieral Avenue n*48 2*1

17310 Lloret de Mar

Spain

03/04/2019

University of California

Berkeley, California 1384

UUEE

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to express my keen interest in attending the University of California, Berkeley. I believe it is the university of my dreams, and I would like to introduce myself and share my academic aspirations.

Firstly, I am a dedicated student who consistently strives for excellence. While I understand that your average admission marks are very high, I am committed to putting in the effort to achieve top scores in all subjects. I am determined to succeed, even if it requires extra study time. My goal is to pursue a degree in social work to help children without parents and provide them... Continue reading "Laura Pérez Vivas - Application for Social Work Program at UC Berkeley" »