London Traditions: Pubs, Afternoon Tea, and Theatre
Chapter 1
TRADITIONAL LONDON
I love visiting London. It’s one of the most exciting cities in the world. There’s something for everyone – a rich history, wonderful museums, great theatre, innovative music, and an incredible variety of ethnic food.
Recently, I visited London for the New Year with Pablo, a Spanish friend of mine. He had never been there before.
At the end of our first day, we went to a pub. Like many pubs in Britain, it had a very relaxed atmosphere. There were comfortable chairs, a carpet
Mastering Reported Speech, ‘So’ & ‘Such’, and Essay Writing
Reported Speech
Reported Speech Transformations:
- Present Simple – Past Simple
- Present Continuous – Past Continuous
- Past Simple – Past Perfect
- Present Perfect – Past Perfect
- Past Perfect remains unchanged.
- can – could
- will – would
- must/have to – had to
- may – might
- should, would, could – no change
Time and Place Changes:
- this – that
- here – there
- today – that day
- yesterday – the day before
- tomorrow – the next day
- tomorrow morning – the next morning
- yesterday afternoon – the afternoon before
- next week – the following week
- last
Human Nature, Political Philosophy, and Myths: Key Concepts
Human Nature, Political Philosophy, and Myths
Rousseau: The Social Animal
Rousseau believed that humans are inherently good and that society corrupts them. He argued that the state of nature, where self-preservation is less detrimental to others, is the most conducive to peace and the most suitable for humankind. Laws became necessary because society introduced a multitude of passions that corrupted the savage man’s focus on self-preservation.
The Political Philosophy of Thomas Hobbes
Hobbes contended
Read MoreUnlock Happiness: Insights from the UN and Experts
The Pursuit of Happiness: A Global Perspective
The Importance of Happiness
Voice 1: People all around the world recognize the importance of happiness. In 2012, the United Nations acknowledged this by passing a resolution, with all 193 member states agreeing to recognize happiness as a global human goal. They designated March 20th as the International Day of Happiness.
A Message from the United Nations
Voice 2: Today’s spotlight is on happiness.
Voice 2: On March 20th, 2015, the Secretary-General of the
Read MoreShopping, Future & Past Vacations: A Personal Account
Shopping Experiences
I go shopping with my friends once a week. I often buy shoes because I love all kinds of shoes. I love to have different types and colors of shoes. I never buy bracelets because I don’t wear them. Normally, I go shopping with my friends because they help me choose clothes that look good on me. I always wear the clothes I buy and never leave them in the cupboard.
Once, I had a problem in a shop. I wanted to exchange an item for a larger size, but the employee said that if the size
Read MoreDaniel’s Journey: Ananda, Festivals, and Magnetic Island
Chapter 6
Who is Ananda and why does she need Daniel’s help?
Ananda is a friend of Guy. She needs Daniel’s help because she needs assistance on her land to plant some trees.
What was surprising about the girl who was swimming?
Daniel was surprised by the girl because she was the Irish girl from the Australian Embassy in Spain, and his uncle knows Ananda.
Where did Daniel and Emily go, and what did he like about the place?
Daniel and Emily went to Byron because Emily lent him her car. The place had