Mastering English: Listening, Writing, and Reading Drills
Part B: English Language Skills Practice
Listening Comprehension: A Story About Senegal
Listen to Liam telling a story about travelling in Senegal. Number the events (A–F) in the order you hear them.
Exercise 1: Ordering Events
- (B) Liam went to university.
- (E) Liam and Mark decided to go travelling.
- (A) Liam and Mark flew with a pilot.
- (F) Mark needed to see a doctor.
- (C) Liam and Mark couldn’t fly home.
- (D) Liam and Mark got help from their families.
Exercise 2: Complete the Notes
Listen again. Complete
Read MoreTeen Smoking, Drinking and Bullying: Health Risks & Effects
Smoking and Drinking
- Has become a habit.
- Makes them look older and more interesting.
- Makes them look more mature and confident.
- Teens start to smoke because they like the smell and taste of cigarettes.
- Can become a strong addiction.
- They waste almost all their money.
- Smokers suffer from bad breath because of cigarettes.
Bullying
- They call victims names to make others laugh.
- They give them nasty looks.
- They kick them.
- They make racist comments about them.
- Some of the bullies have been abused at home before.
- They
Document Compilation: Messages, Letters, and Essays
Notices and Messages
Message 1: Mother
Date: October 22, 2025, 12:28 PM
Father called to inform that he is stuck in a traffic jam and will not be able to pick you up. He has asked you to reach the film theatre on your own.
Message 2: Huma
Date: October 18, 2025, 11:55 AM
Your childhood friend, Mr. Nikhil, called to inform you that he has been in Delhi for a week. He wants to meet you and has asked you to call him at 5089752 any time after 5 p.m. He wishes to plan something with you.
Message 3: Dr. Bachan
Date:
Read MorePersonal Aspirations, Daily Life, and Favorite Places
My Ideal Living Space in the Italian Countryside
Hi Ruth, how are you? I wanted to tell you about my ideal living space. If I could choose any location, I would like a very large house in the Italian countryside with a river nearby.
Home Features and Garden Design
The house would have a large entrance door and a bright living room with large windows. Key features include:
- A large garden full of flowers, specifically tulips and peonies.
- Fruit trees: apple, pear, and cherry.
- A small vegetable garden.
Indoors,
Read MoreAdrian’s Diary: Family Struggles, School Bullying & Secrets
Adrian’s Diary Questions and Answers
Q2 — Spot growth question
2. Why does Adrian think that this spot is growing?
Because his mother doesn’t know about vitamins.
Q3 — Dog operation discoveries
3. When the dog is operated on, what does the vet find? Why?
He takes disgusting things out of the dog, even plastic pirates from my father’s model ship, because the dog broke it ten days ago.
Q4 — Adrian’s age at diary start
4. Exactly how old is Adrian at the beginning of his diary?
Adrian began his diary
Read MoreComplaint and Application Letter Templates for Consumers & Students
Formal Email: Defective Nike Product (Queja en español)
FORMAL EMAIL (Complaint about a defective Nike product – longer version) (Queja sobre un producto defectuoso de Nike)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am a student, and I bought a pair of Nike shoes online last week. When I got the shoes, I was very disappointed. One shoe has a hole, and the sole is coming off. Also, the size is not correct. I cannot use the shoes for school or sports. I was excited to get them, but now I am unhappy. I think the shoes