Analysis of ‘The Model Millionaire’: Key Questions Answered

‘The Model Millionaire’: Key Questions Answered

Character Analysis: Hughie Erskine and Alan Trevor

  1. Why couldn’t Hughie Erskine marry Laura Merton? Hughie couldn’t marry Laura because he didn’t have £10,000.
  2. What did Alan like about Hughie? Apart from Hughie’s physical appearance, Alan also liked his bright personality as well as his generous, impulsive nature.
  3. What was the approximate height of Alan’s picture of the beggar? Since it was a life-size picture of a beggar on a raised platform,
Read More

Classroom Phrases and Teacher’s Expressions

Essential Classroom Phrases for Teachers

Greetings and Classroom Management

  • Congratulations! Well done!
  • Who’s not here today?
  • Never mind. Better luck next time.
  • Do you feel better today? Are you better now? Have you been ill?
  • Sorry, that was my fault.
  • You’re blocking the way. Get out of the way, please.
  • I’ll be back in a moment. I’ve got to go next door for a moment.
  • I’m afraid I can’t speak any louder. I seem to be losing my voice.
  • I have a sore throat.
  • I have a headache.
  • Do you mind if I sit down?
  • Come out
Read More

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

Read More

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
Read More

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 More

Unlock 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 More