Everyday English: Conversations, Travel, and Volunteering
Everyday Situations and Conversations
Situation 1: Volunteering at the Mona Foundation
You want your friend to join you in volunteering at the Mona Foundation this summer. Try to convince them.
“You should come! I’m going to work there too! We can spend the summer together.”
Situation 2: The Most Appealing Destination
Your friend thinks Paris is the most mouthwatering destination. Agree or disagree, and give reasons.
“I agree with you; Paris is a very beautiful city and it has a lot of interesting history.
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Everyday English Sentences
Are you interested in sports?
My uncle is a writer, and his books are very popular.
We live in the city center, and our house doesn’t have a big garden.
There are a lot of people outside the school. What’s the problem?
Cathy is playing a game on her computer at the moment.
Paul is very shy; he doesn’t go out a lot.
Would you like to come out with us tonight?
Dad’s at work right now. He’s a teacher.
Did you go shopping after school yesterday?
There wasn’t any milk for breakfast this
Mastering English: Exercises and Translations
1. What Date Is Today?
Thursday, the fourteenth of December, two thousand and seventeen.
2. What Time Is It?
It’s a quarter past four.
3. Fill in the Correct Form of the Words in Brackets
Comparisons:
- This is the most interesting book I have ever read.
- Non-smokers usually live longer than smokers.
- Which is the most dangerous animal in the world?
- A holiday by the sea is better than a holiday in the mountains.
- It is strange, but often a coke is more expensive than beer.
- Who is the richest woman on Earth?
Equality:
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A Trip to Galicia
Good morning, I’m your tourist guide, and I’m going to speak about your trip to Galicia. We are starting our trip in 10 minutes. We are stopping to have breakfast on the way. When we arrive in Galicia, we are stopping in Santiago. We are taking you to the city center because that’s where the cathedral is. You can spend two hours there, and you can walk around the old town. We are picking you up at two o’clock, and we are having lunch at a restaurant on the outskirts. We are arriving
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Comparative, Superlative, and Equative Forms
Comparatives
The comparative form expresses similarities or differences between two people or things. Form the comparative with:
- Adjective + -er + than
- More / Less + Adjective + than
Examples:
- The small intestine is longer than the large intestine.
- Henry is healthier than his father.
Superlatives
The superlative form expresses extremes among three or more people or things. Form the superlative with:
- The + Adjective + -est
- The most / The least + Adjective
Examples:
Car Seat Stain Complaint and English Language Lessons
Car Seat Stain Complaint
When my car entered on October 5th, the seats were clean. Now they are stained with grease that may need to be removed from the leather. I don’t want to blame anyone, but I would like this situation to be resolved. I expect my leather seats to be restored at no charge.
Motorcycle Parts
- Handlebar
- Left-hand wing mirror
- Seat
- Passenger backrest
- Rear light
- Shock absorber
- Exhaust pipe
- Side stand
- Tire
- Mudguard
- Headlight
- Indicator
English Grammar
Comparatives and Superlatives
- Inferiority: less +