Mastering English: Vocabulary, Phrases, and Reviews

Formal Letter Writing

Salutation

Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Mr./Mrs.

Introduction

State who you are and the purpose of your writing:

  • I am writing to request more information about a job offer.
  • My name is [Your Name], and I am writing to express my disappointment with the services your company provided.

Body

Structure your sentences using transitional phrases:

First, Secondly, Moreover, Finally…

Ask for things indirectly:

  • I would be grateful if you could…
  • Please, could you tell me…
  • Would you mind telling me.
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Understanding Sentence Completion: A Comprehensive Analysis

Understanding Sentence Completion

The origin of anime can be dynamic, complex. The company gained flagrant soundtracks.

It turns out you might be cynical. Hiring, release strategy, risk – to bring, will take, had to, in case.

  • The Prime Minister has already reorganised the Cabinet.
  • The knife with which I got cut had a really sharp blade.
  • In addition to making his bed, my little brother always helps me with many other household chores.
  • I will get my nails done by a professional.
  • A new study to evaluate
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English Term Test: Vocabulary and Grammar

English Term Test 1 Level 1

Vocabulary

Section 1

1. d 3. h 5. a 7. e

2. g 4. f 6. b 8. c

Section 2

1. Steep 5. Effective

2. Lucky 6. Missing

3. Unpredictable 7. Foreign

4. Isolated

Section 3

1. On my own 6. Eventually

2. Give up 7. Complicated

3. Stay calm 8. Accommodation

4. User-friendly 9. Fought to

5. Go abroad 10. Make progress

Grammar

Section 1

Possible Answers:

1. Now / Soon / In a minute

2. Never

3. For years / For a long time / Yet

4. Before / By the time

5. While

6. By next week / By tomorrow

Section 2

1. a 2.

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Unlocking Potential: A Teacher’s Bold Experiment in Ambition

Reading Summary

This book is about a teacher who starts something new in her class. She claims that her students need a challenge in order to be more confident and become ambitious about their lives. So she decided to start a sports competition against the “greycoats” (students from a higher social status and with lots of ambition). During this story, we can see that confidence and ambition are some values that we can learn by being persuasive and enthusiastic.

Vocabulary

  • Team: A group of people who
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Unveiling the Black Stone: Espionage in WWI

The Black Stone: Unveiling Espionage in WWI

What was the Black Stone and how did Germany intend to use it?

The Black Stone was a group of German spies. Germany intended to use the Black Stone to steal the plans for Britain’s naval defenses when the French and British commanders met.

In what ways did Sir Harry help Hannay?

Sir Harry provided Hannay with new clothes, food, and a place to sleep. He also offered to write a letter to his uncle, the Permanent Secretary, who could help Hannay gather more evidence.

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Crafting Emails, Personal Narratives, and Biographies

Formal Email

From: Raquel García Madrid [raquelgmbdm@gmail.com]
To: Golf in Florida [info@golfinflorida.com]
Subject: Information about the course “Golf Lessons in Florida”

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to ask for information about the course “Golf Lessons in Florida”. I am very interested in this course. I would like to take it in one week in Florida in the summer. I am 21 years old and I study at Murcia University, because I want to be a teacher. Also, I work in an academy. I can read and

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