English Verb Tenses and Personal Writing Practice
English Verb Tenses Summary
Present Tenses
- Present Simple (routines and facts): Form: do/does + base verb in negative and interrogative; affirmative without auxiliary (e.g., He works). Example: I play, She doesn’t play, Do you play?
- Present Continuous (actions happening now or temporary): Form: am/is/are + verb-ing. Example: I am studying now.
- Present Perfect (experiences or results until today): Form: have/has + past participle. Example: She has finished.
- Present Perfect Continuous (duration until
Why Winter Outshines Summer: Weather, Activities, Holidays
Why Winter Is Better Than Summer
People often argue with others because they think that one thing is better than another, and sometimes they get in trouble. Comparisons include whether American football is better than soccer, whether dogs are better than cats, or whether summer or winter is better. This essay is focused on the last comparison. Although a lot of people prefer summer, I think winter is much better than summer due to the weather, seasonal activities, and the holidays.
Weather and Safety
Weather
Read MoreEnglish Language Practice Exercises and Writing Samples
Listening Section 1 (Incomplete Transcript)
- A person asks…
- You should walk to make…
- Lots of people…
- It’s important…
- You should have… FORMA C
Listening Section 2 (Forma C)
Comprehension Questions
- What do they mention about the cafeteria?
R// They say the cafeteria was awful, and it was full of big children and noise. - What did Liang use to dislike?
R// Liang used to hate the school lunches. - When was Kate used to be bullied?
R// Kate used to be bullied on the school bus on her way to school. - What did
Lionel Messi: Career Achievements and Records
Lionel Andrés, often called Leo, Messi[note 1] (Spanish pronunciation: [ljoˈnelanˈdɾesˈmesi] ⓘ; born 24 June 1987), is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, Messi has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballons d’Or, six European Golden Shoes,
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July 2017 Reading Comprehension
Young, British, and Living in Europe: Brexit’s Impact
Question 1: Main Ideas
British millennials consider Europe for a future career since some European cities are more attractive for work because they are more vibrant and cheaper than the UK, where this generation suffers the recession the hardest.
As the text states, millennials feel anxious at the beginning of their careers because of the doubts caused after the Brexit referendum.
Question 2: True or False Statements
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Romanticism Movement: Art, Literature, and Philosophy
Romanticism: Artistic and Intellectual Movement
Romanticism (also the Romantic era or the Romantic period) was an artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe toward the end of the 18th century. In most areas, it peaked approximately from 1800 to 1850.
Romanticism was characterized by its emphasis on emotion and individualism, as well as the glorification of the past and nature, preferring the medieval over the classical. It was partly a reaction to:
- The Industrial Revolution.