Review of English Conditionals, Tenses, and Vocabulary
English Language Practice Exercises
Conditional Sentences and Grammar Review
- You won’t pass the exam, unless you study harder.
- They won’t get married until they find a place to live.
- They said they’d phone us when their plane lands.
- Don’t eat anything now! Wait until dinner’s ready.
- My mother will go to bed after I come home.
- If we had arrived earlier, we would have got better seats.
- She wouldn’t help you if she didn’t want to.
- He wouldn’t do such a dangerous job unless he enjoyed it.
- His
Student Life, Career Shifts, and Personal Resilience
Life Advice and Personal Development Scenarios
Below are common personal scenarios and suggested responses for navigating them successfully:
“My roommate is a disaster…” (R. G)
First of all, try to stay calm and positive. You should talk and find a solution.
“I have a job interview tomorrow” (R. B)
You should feel proud. Make sure to be prepared.
“I’m a shy person and a friend invited me to a party” (R. E)
This is the perfect opportunity for quiet people to socialize.
“I started university in a different
Animal Farm Chapters 6–10: Power and Corruption
Chapter 6
The animals work harder than ever to build the windmill, and Napoleon begins trading with neighboring farms, breaking one of the original commandments. The pigs move into the farmhouse and enjoy luxuries, justifying it as necessary for leadership. When the windmill is destroyed in a storm, Napoleon blames Snowball and uses it to increase fear and control.
Chapter 7
The animals suffer from hunger and harsh conditions. To hide the food shortage, Napoleon uses Mr. Whymper to spread false reports.
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Life Lessons and Personal Finance
The Value of Independence and Saving
- In other European countries, children learn to manage without the help of their parents at a younger age so that they can learn to deal with daily problems independently.
- When I started making my living as a journalist, my parents advised me to save money for a rainy day, but I preferred not to listen to them, so I am now in the red.
Dealing with Conflict and Uncertainty
No matter how much you threaten me, you won’t get anything.
Read MoreThe Nine Ways We Lie: Understanding Deception and Trust
The Many Forms of Deception
Lying is a common practice; it is something we all do. Sometimes the falsehoods are small, sometimes they are bigger, but deception is always present. In her essay The Ways We Lie, Stephanie Ericsson explains that lying isn’t just one thing—it serves different purposes, such as:
- To protect ourselves.
- To dodge responsibility.
- To make life easier.
The problem is that even the “harmless” lies deteriorate trust and honesty, distort communication, and weaken personal integrity.
Read MoreDeception in Pride and Prejudice: Appearance vs Reality
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Pride and Prejudice: Appearance vs Reality
By Paula Alvarez
The Theme of Appearance vs Reality
In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the theme of appearance versus reality is recurrent. Austen wants to prove to us that often one’s appearance hides one’s true character. This theme is clearly evident in the case of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham and how they appear to Elizabeth Bennet.
Elizabeth’s Misguided Conclusions
From her first impressions of both Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham, Elizabeth
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