Mastering English Grammar: Reported Speech & More
Reported Speech
a) Tom asked Susan if she had ever been to Rome.
b) Father told us to remember to bring our identity cards before we left.
c) She said that she had bought some cool jeans for my sister.
d) Charles asked if I had enjoyed the party the day before.
e) She suggested going to the beach after the exam.
Passive Voice
a) These tins cannot be opened by children.
b) The statue is being visited every day by hundreds of tourists.
c) My books were stolen yesterday by someone.
d) People will be invited
Read MoreSummer Adventures and Ice Cream Dreams
Dear [Friend’s Name],
It feels like ages since we last saw each other! I know it’s only been a few weeks, but so much has happened. My summer has been fantastic so far.
I spend all my weekends at the beach. I’m getting a great tan, so you can’t call me paler than you anymore! I’ve been playing lots of volleyball, surfing, and building an impressive seashell collection. Just last weekend, I even won second place in a sandcastle building contest!
During the week, I work. I drive an ice cream truck and
Read MoreFamily Secrets, Friendship, and Mafia in Tarragona
Family Relationships and Secrets
Parent/Child: Olga and Txell have a close relationship, especially when Olga suggests that Txell should embrace change. Arnau’s relationship with his father is strained, especially after his parents’ divorce, leading to unspoken tensions.
Unexpected Friendships
Friendship: Txell and Arnau become close friends, sharing intimate details and supporting each other through difficult times. Arnau confides in Txell about his personal life.
The Struggle with Loneliness
Loneliness:
Read MoreChallenges in Education: A Tale of Rural Life
Test 1, First Bimester: Physics
Oscar Acosta, Alejandro Cortes, 3rd Grade, #10
In the activity of the race, we observed how some individuals have more opportunities than others, and yet, some manage to succeed with fewer opportunities. Similarly, the film *Not One Less* presents a situation where we can compare the opportunities available in a village versus a city.
The movie tells the story of Minzhi, a 13-year-old girl who needs money. The mayor assigns her the difficult task of being a substitute
Read MoreDorothy Parker’s ‘The Last Tea’ & ‘Waiting for Police’ Analysis
Dorothy Parker (1893-1967)
THE LAST TEA
Reading Comprehension
Choose the correct answer.
- The girl ordered tea while she waited because
- a) She´d waited long enough.
- b) She enjoyed tea before a meal.
- c) She hated coffee.
- d) She was very thirsty.
- The young man went to the bed at
- a) 05:25
- b) 20:05
- c) 05:20
- d) 04:40
- The young man was attracted to Carol McCall because of
- a) Her beautiful voice.
- b) The way she walked.
- c) Her good looks.
- d) Her good education.
- The girl had gone out with Wally Dillon because
- a) They went to
Mastering English Grammar: Should, Why, Doesn’t, and More
Should / Shouldn’t
Should and shouldn’t are used to give advice or express obligation.
- You should go out more often.
- You should think before you do it.
- You shouldn’t invest in gold.
- You should be more attentive.
- We should go out to get some air.
- You shouldn’t catch that train.
- You should read the Bible.
- The dog should wait in the street.
- The kids should wear their jackets; it’s cold.
- Smoking is unhealthy; we should stop doing it.
- The vase is going to fall; they shouldn’t move the furniture.
- If you