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

Studying online:

The majority of students who do not have time but want to continue studying, decide to continue studying online. In my opinion, I agree to study online, as I think it can help you grow as a person.

For start, it is clear that studying online will offer you many opportunities. For starters, you have more time to do other things, like work. In addition, studying online allows you to disconnect from the classrooms and not be with more people. Finally, studying online can improve your academic performance and obtain better results, since you have no distractions from other people.

Secondly, I would love to be able to study online, since I could sleep more hours a day, I would not have to put up with the nonsense of some of my classmates... Continue reading "The Impact of Online Learning, Bullying, and the Refugee Crisis" »

Future Holiday Plans: England Adventure

On my next holidays, I am going to go with my family and my best friend, Erica.

We plan to go in February and stay for around three weeks. I hope the weather will be good.

Actually, the first country I should have visited is England because English is the language I speak best. Unfortunately, I went to Italy instead. It wasn't terrible there, but I didn't enjoy it very much because I couldn't practice any languages (at that time, I hadn't studied Italian yet).

So, on my next holidays, I'll go to England, and I'm going to improve my English a lot. I'll see the famous Stonehenge. I'll spend the whole day speaking English, and I'm going to forget my Spanish completely. Maybe I will do a course on make-up. I... Continue reading "England Travel Plans, Family News, and Healthy Living" »

Close friend

A very good friend.

Enjoy each other's company

To like spending time with each other. Steve and Noah are always together, they definitely enjoy each other's company.

Fair-weather friend

Someone who is your friend only when you are cheerful and successful. A lot of John's friends turned out to be fair-weather friends. They were with him when he was rich and left him when he went bankrupt.

Friends are like second family

That is to say your friends love you and make you feel comfortable.

Get in touch with somebody

To contact somebody. I plan to get in touch with my friends when I return home.

Near and dear to someone

Very important to someone. Her parents are the only people who are near and dear to her.

Shoulder to cry on

Someone who is always... Continue reading "Understanding Different Types of Friendships and Relationships" »

Self-Driving Cars: Separating Fact from Fiction

Are Self-Driving Cars Fully Autonomous?

a) While testing the Google car, humans never had to take control and drive it.

FALSE. “With someone behind the wheel to take control if something goes wrong, seven test cars have driven 225,000 kilometers with only two human interventions.”

b) Since robot cars can be made to weigh less, they will use less petrol.

TRUE. “Because the robot cars would eventually be less likely to crash, they could be built lighter, reducing fuel consumption.”

Understanding Google's Self-Driving Car

a) According to the text, what does a Google self-driving car look like?

It looks like a small car with a lot of gadgets on the roof.

b) Give at least three advantages of robot cars.

Reservation Confirmation

Dear Recipient,

This message confirms your reservation for a double room in June, specifically for the 29th and 30th.

The reservation includes breakfast for both days. The total cost for your stay is 190 euros.

Yours faithfully,
David

Reference Data Sets

The following data sets are provided for reference:

• 30-B, 31-D, 32-A, 33-F, 34-E, 35-C
• 36-B, 37-F, 38-A, 39-E, 40-G, 41-D, 42-D
• 43-C, 44-C, 45-A
• 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

Insights from Nils' Interview

Nils' Career Journey and UK Experience

Here are key takeaways from an interview with Nils regarding his career and observations on working in the UK:

1. Current Role

Nils currently works in customer support.

2. Pre-Current Job & Job Acquisition

Before his current position, Nils completed a... Continue reading "Key Information and Facility Highlights" »

Application for Camp Leader Position

Dear Mr. Brown,

I am writing in response to your advertisement on the newspaper website on April 26. I would like to apply for the position of Camp Leader.

I am nineteen years old and have studied for a higher degree in physical education. I have knowledge of various sports activities, and one of my greatest interests is working with children. I enjoy playing games with them and participating in sports such as football, paddle tennis, swimming, and tennis.

I am Spanish and speak fluent English and some Italian. Additionally, I am learning French and Chinese.

I believe I would be suitable for this job because I have experience in team sports, having played them since childhood. I have worked as a sports monitor... Continue reading "Camp Leader Application - Miguel Martínez" »

1. Can / Be Able To: Expressing Ability

• Gary has traveled extensively and can speak five languages.
• I haven't been able to sleep very well.
• Nicole can drive, but...
• I used to be able to stand on my head.
• I can't understand Mark. I've never been able to understand him.
• I can't see you on Friday, but I can meet you on Saturday.
• Ask Katherine about your problem. She might be able to help you.

2. Can, Can't, Could, Couldn't: Present & Past Ability

• I'm afraid I can't come to your party next week.
• When Dan was 16, he could run 100 meters.
• Are you in a hurry? No, I can wait.
• I was feeling sick yesterday. I couldn't eat anything.
• Can you speak a little louder? I can't hear you very well.
• You look tired. Yes, I couldn't sleep last night.

3. Could, Couldn't, or

English Study

I you we they Afirmative : I study english a lot - They watch tv everyday

Family

Subject

Adverb Frequency

Harper Lee is the author of To Kill a Mockingbird a book published 60 years ago during
the years of the Civil Rights movement. The novel is known because of the universal
massage it gives, a book that remains as important today as it was upon its initial
publication in 1960. Lee uses the book to express many things but my focal point is the innocence in Scout and I will explain it using  Hyperbole, historical allusion and Dialogue 

Scout one of the main characters in the book is presented as a little girl of 6 years old.
The Author creates a sense of loneliness in Maycomb, but Atticus tries to keep the
ambient of the story on its best, even in the worst situations. Thanks to Atticus both of
his children in the future will be able to express their... Continue reading ""death in the freezer"" »