Vocabulary, Grammar, and Writing Skills for English Learners

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Vocabulary: Unit 6: Pastime: pasatiempos, Belongings: pertenencias, Shopkeeper: tendero/ Gear: equipo, Get rid of: deshacerse, Debts: deudas, Out of bounds: fuera de límites, Stuff: cosas/ Bonfires: fogatas, Nag: fastidiar, Teased: embromado, Refund: devolución, Receipt: recibo, Sweatshop: explotación, Bargain: ganga, Afford: permitir, Splurge: derrochar, Merchandise: mercancías, Carry: llevar u obtener, Price-conscious: consciente del precio/ Pick out: elegir, Shop around: dar vueltas, Stock

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Debates: Pets, Social Media, School Breaks, and Fashion Models

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Is It Better to Have a Pet?

Introduction

A lot of people dream of having a pet, but not everyone is sure if it’s a good idea. On one hand, animals can be amazing companions and bring a lot of joy. On the other hand, they require time, money, and responsibility. So, is having a pet really worth it?

Body

First of all, pets can make people happier and less lonely. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or even a fish, spending time with an animal helps reduce stress and anxiety. That’s why therapy dogs exist—they

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Brave New World Study: A Critical Look

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Chapter 17: Questions and Answers

Questions

  1. Where are God and Ford located in the New World?
  2. To whom does Mond compare Cardinal Newman?
  3. According to Newman, whose property is man?
  4. When does de Biran say man finds God?
  5. According to Mond, when can man be independent from God?
  6. What societal attitude, according to Mond, keeps the wheels turning?
  7. What has society done with the “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as the Savage calls them?
  8. What does the Savage remember when he thinks of unpleasant things?
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English Exercises: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Reading

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1. Complete the sentences with the words below:

reluctant works out asset leaps award setback out of place balance harsh on the ball

– The new player is an asset to our team. He’s going to help us win many games.
– Eric was on the ball again after his injury.
– Why does the coach have to be so harsh and yell at the team?
– Losing the game was a setback, but I know we can overcome it.
– He’s leaps ahead when it comes to the rules of this game. He knows everything!
– My sister works out at least five times
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Unexpected Quiz Win: Local Man’s Spending Spree

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Rottinham Resident’s Quiz Show Surprise

The people who live in the quiet village of Rottingham in the south of England couldn’t believe their eyes yesterday when they switched on their TVs and saw their neighbor, Michael Scott, participating in a quiz program. The man did very well; he answered all questions correctly and won a prize of 25.00 euros. Nothing is wrong, except that the man really took part in the program a fortnight ago.

In the fortnight between the recording and the broadcasting, when

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The Mothman of Point Pleasant: Curse, Prophecies, and Bridge Collapse

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Chief Cornstalk and the Curse of Point Pleasant

Years have passed, and many unanswered questions remain. Does anyone really know who the Mothman was? Is it all just myth, or is there more to this confusing mystery? Maybe we’ll never know, but there is one interesting theory: the story of Chief Cornstalk.

Chief Cornstalk was an Indigenous chief who lived in the Point Pleasant area in the 1700s. One day, the chief decided to make peace. However, the soldiers imprisoned him. While Chief Cornstalk was

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