Notes, abstracts, papers, exams and problems of English

Workplace Vocabulary and Communication

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• The new train makes it possible to commute easily.
• We must fire these bags of sort.
• Unfortunately, we had to commute to fire.
• The night shift at the hospital requires specific qualifications.
• Have you done your shift, Shane?
• She was hired because of her qualifications.
• If you need a computer, you should specialize in that field.

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• This job requires good people skills, individuals who know how to communicate correctly.
• He always slacks off at work. I won't be surprised if he doesn't have a job in two months.
• I'm going to ask for a raise this month. I need to earn more money to buy a new car.
• I forgot to pack my lunch. I'll just buy a sandwich in the supermarket.
• He went to run an errand. He needed to help his grandfather

Food

F, F, T

A Town B Eat C Stop

1. Yes, I love travelling
2. It depends on the weather
3. I broke my leg
4. Children are complicated
5. What would you do?
6. I would go to USA
7. I don't think so

1. I can't understand how you could be happy with two TV channels. I need a lot of channels.

2. I can't concentrate because the music I am listening to is very quiet.

3. I agree with you. I think it is boring.

4. Mary, you should come to the school trip. You will have a good time.

In my opinion, a healthy life is to eat healthy food every day, although sometimes you can eat fast food. Healthy food for me is meat, fish, vegetables, eggs, milk, and fruit. I think that we should avoid eating a lot of sugar and salt. In addition, people should do exercise every day to have fun. For example,... Continue reading "Importance of Healthy Eating and Exercise for a Fun-filled Life" »

Presenting an Opinion

Many believe the teenage years are the best. However, I disagree.

Supporting Arguments

Firstly, most teenagers lack independence. They follow parental and teacher directives. Additionally, they often have limited finances.

Secondly, while teens may have fewer adult responsibilities, they face other concerns. Exam pressure can significantly impact their future.

Conclusion

All in all, despite the fun, I believe the best years come later, with a job, financial stability, and freedom.

Useful Phrases

Expressing Opinions

• From my point of view...
• As far as I am concerned...
• I am sure/convinced that...
• I (dis)agree with the statement, because...

Presenting Facts

• It is widely known that...
• It is a well-known fact that...
• Research has shown that.

Third Thoughts by E.V. Lucas (1868–1938)

Literal Comprehension

Once, the writer’s friend, while visiting New York, bought a painting thinking that it was by Turner. He got it at a cheap price since the seller was also confused about its originality. With the painting, he went to London and sold it for fifty pounds. He was so happy that he decided to share the profit with the seller in New York. At first, he decided to share fifty percent of his profit and wrote a letter, but having no stamp, he went to his room. Again, at about 3 AM, he thought it quite inappropriate to share the profit but still thought of sending ten pounds only. His thinking kept changing, and he couldn’t sleep well. Again, he thought of sending five pounds, thinking... Continue reading "E.V. Lucas's Third Thoughts: Morality in Business Deals" »

Call Back

Call back someone after a missed call or message.

Cut Off

Disconnect or end a phone call abruptly.

Get Through

Successfully connect with someone on the phone.

Hang Up

End a phone call by putting the receiver down.

Listen In

Secretly listen to a conversation without participating.

Make a Call

Initiate a phone call to someone.

Quieten Down

Reduce noise or become quieter.

Ring Up

Call someone on the phone.

Run Out Of

Exhaust or deplete the supply of something.

Switch Off

Turn off a device or appliance.

Top Up

Add more credit or funds to something.

Turn Down

Decrease the volume or intensity of something.

Be Disqualified From

Be excluded or ineligible for something.

Boo Off

Express disapproval by booing loudly.

Carry On

Continue doing something.

Support

Provide assistance... Continue reading "Common Phrases and Idioms for Everyday Conversations" »

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For me, Toledo is the most beautiful city in the world. This city is the capital of Castilla la Mancha. With a population of about eighty-four thousand inhabitants, Toledo is one of the most touristic cities in Spain.

English Vocabulary: Definitions and Examples

Word Definitions

Abundant

Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

Apparent

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Brainstorm

To generate a large number of ideas for the solution of a problem.

Coin

To invent a new word or phrase.

Colossal

Extremely large.

Documented

Recorded in detail, often officially.

Finite

Having limits or bounds; having an end.

Follow

Coworker. (Note: This definition seems unusual or potentially incorrect in standard English context.)

Index

To classify or arrange in a specific order.

Ingenuity

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; creativity.

Innovative

Featuring new methods; advanced and original.

Inspiration

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something