English Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises with Future Plans
English Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises
Present and Past Continuous Tense
1. Complete the sentences with the verbs in parentheses using the present continuous tense. Indicate if the action is present or future.
a) They are saving (save) money to buy a new house. (PRESENT)
b) She isn’t listening (not listen) to me. (PRESENT)
c) It isn’t raining (not rain) now, we can go to the beach. (PRESENT)
d) Ana is running (run) in the park. (PRESENT)
e) My friends are visiting (visit) their parents next weekend.
English Vocabulary & Grammar Units 3 & 4: A Comprehensive Guide
English Vocabulary Unit 3
Shopping and Consumerism
- Browse: to look through something quickly
- Try out: to test something
- Charity shops: stores that sell donated items to raise money for charity
- Sweatshop: a factory where workers are exploited with low wages and poor working conditions
- Second-hand: used or previously owned
- Bargains: items sold at a lower price than usual
- Brands: a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a specific name
- Influencers: people who have a strong influence on others,
Mastering English Modals: Deduction, Usage, and Expressions
Modal Verbs of Deduction
1) Modal verb + have + past participle
Examples:
- Erica must have gone out. I can’t see her.
- He looks tired. He might have been awake all night.
- I think James must have drunk all the milk. There’s none left.
Modals of deduction quiz
Examples:
- There’s no reply. He must be out.
- I’ve got no idea where she is. Try the library. She might be in there.
- Look at the way that guy’s walking. He must be drunk!
Used to, Get Used to & Be Used to
Examples:
- I’m not used to getting up this early.
- I
English Vocabulary and Grammar Guide for Students
English Vocabulary and Grammar Guide
Unit 5: Vocabulary
Academic Vocabulary
- Tutor
- Learner
- Mark (calificar)
- Admission
- Pass
- Sit an exam
- Course requirement (requisito)
- Job prospects
- Qualifications
- Terms
- Theory
- Compulsory essay (disciplina)
Common Verbs and Nouns
- Agree/agreement
- Assess (evaluar)/assessment
- Feel/feeling
- Involve (involucrar)/involvement (intervención)
- Investigate/investigation
- Confuse/confusion
- Prefer/preference
- Approve/approval (aprobación)
- Intend (pretender)/intention
- Respond/response
- Lose/loss
- Compare/comparison
- Exist/
Environmental Protection: Our Moral Obligation for Future Generations
Introduction
The environment provides us with essential resources for survival: fresh air, healthy food, and drinkable water. It is our responsibility to preserve it for future generations.
Threats to the Environment
Our planet faces numerous threats, including:
- Ozone layer depletion: CFCs from burning fuels, air conditioning systems, and spray cans damage the ozone layer, which protects us from harmful ultraviolet rays.
- Global warming: Since the Industrial Revolution, the Earth’s climate has been warming,
The Pros and Cons of Online Shopping: A Comprehensive Analysis
Nowadays, more and more people are buying items online rather than in the high street, supermarket or shopping mall. Increasingly, websites are replacing department stores as places to shop. Not everyone, however, welcomes this change.
Advantages of Online Shopping
- Convenience: Being able to select from a massive range of products while sitting comfortably at home is an enormous advantage, as is having your purchases delivered.
- Wider selection: Online, you can find outstanding bargains from all over