Balancing University and Work: Student Finance Strategies
Formal Complaint: Faulty Laptop Purchase
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction with the laptop I purchased from your online store on November 25th. Although the delivery was prompt, I was extremely disappointed to discover that the equipment is clearly not up to standard.
Detailed Issues and Malfunctions
Upon unboxing the device, I noticed two significant issues:
- Visible Scratch: The screen has a visible scratch in the top corner, which suggests the unit might be refurbished
English Proficiency Final Test 2 Answer Key
Final Test 2: Level 1
Vocabulary
Exercise 1
- 1. Work out
- 2. Give up
- 3. Take off
- 4. Take after
- 5. Turn down
- 6. Start up
- 7. Set off
Exercise 2
- 1. c
- 2. a
- 3. b
- 4. b
- 5. c
- 6. a
- 7. b
- 8. a
Exercise 3
- 1. Travel arrangements
- 2. User-friendly
- 3. Search party
- 4. Price tag
- 5. Road accident
- 6. Guided tour
Exercise 4
- 1. Unpredictable
- 2. Inequality
- 3. Disadvantage
- 4. Impractical
Grammar
Exercise 1
- 1. Which
- 2. Began
- 3. Survived
- 4. Was set up
- 5. Has worked
- 6. Faces
- 7. Have been passed
- 8. Should be sent
Exercise 2
- 1. Do … think
- 2. Work
- 3. Should have made
- 4.
Personal Writing Samples: Celebrations, Travel, and Stories
Birthday Celebration
Last weekend, I celebrated my birthday with my friends and family. My house was decorated with colorful balloons and a big banner that said “Happy Birthday.” The party started at 5 in the afternoon. We ate pizza, chocolate cake, and some tasty snacks. Everyone sang “Happy Birthday,” and I blew out the candles. After eating, we played fun games like limbo and guessing the movie. We were laughing the whole time. I also got many gifts, including a backpack and some books.
Advanced English Grammar Practice: Conditionals and Rephrasing
Section 1: Grammar Exercises
1. Fill in the Blanks
- If I were in your situation, I WOULD TELL (tell) him the truth.
- There is SUCH a long queue for tickets that we won’t be able to get any.
- I won’t forgive you UNLESS you apologize. If you don’t, there’s nothing to be done.
- Helen is thinking about INVESTING (invest) all her money in a new house.
- The mountaineers who were lost in the snow WERE FOUND (find) yesterday.
- Anthony, WHOSE son is my classmate, can play chess very well.
- Nobody can concentrate here
Essential English Grammar: Verbs, Modals, and Structures
The Verb “To Be” in the Past Simple: Was / Were
Affirmative and Negative Forms
| Subject | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| I | was | wasn’t |
| You | were | weren’t |
| He/She/It | was | wasn’t |
| We/You/They | were | weren’t |
Questions
Structure: Was/Were + Subject
- Was I?
- Were You?
- Was He/She/It?
- Were We/You/They?
Existential Sentences: There Was / There Were
| Form | Singular Example | Plural Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | There was a concert. | There were ten people. |
| Negative | There wasn’t a concert. | There weren’t any people. |
The Imperative Form
Affirmative Commands
- Make a fire!
- Help me!