ADVERBS

An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb in a sentence. It provides more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something is done or happening.

For example, in the sentence "She sings beautifully," the word "beautifully" is an adverb that modifies the verb "sings" and tells us how she sings. In the sentence "He ran quickly," the word "quickly" is an adverb that modifies the verb "ran" and tells us how he ran.

Some common examples of adverbs include "slowly," "quickly," "quietly," "loudly," "happily," "sadly," "often," "never," "always," and "here."

Exercise: Adverbs

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate adverb in the correct form.

1. The singer sang ____ on stage, captivating the audience with her voice. (beautiful)
2. The politician spoke ____ during the press conference, avoiding any controversial topics. (careful)
3. The train arrived ____ late, causing many passengers to miss their connecting flights. (unfortunate)
4. She writes ____ in her diary every night, chronicling the events of her day. (faithful)
5. The athlete performed ____ during the competition, breaking the world record. (remarkable)
6. He answered the question ____ during the exam, earning him the highest grade in the class. (accurate)
7. The children played ____ in the park, enjoying the warm sunshine. (happily)
8. The chef cooked ____ for the dinner party, impressing all the guests with her culinary skills. (exquisitely)
9. The company performed ____ in the stock market, earning record profits. (exceptionally)
10. She speaks ____ in front of large crowds, never showing any signs of nervousness. (confidently)

Answer Key:

1.           beautifully	2.           carefully	3.           unfortunately
4.           faithfully	5.           remarkably	6.           accurately
7.           happily	8.           exquisitely	9.           exceptionally
10.         confidently

 

Exercise (A83E299)

 TRAVEL: ACCOMMODATION

Part A: Reading Comprehension

Read the following paragraph and answer the questions below.

The hospitality industry offers a range of accommodation options for travelers, from budget hotels to luxury resorts. Budget hotels are the most affordable option and typically offer basic amenities such as a bed, private bathroom, and air conditioning. They are ideal for travelers on a tight budget. Boutique hotels, on the other hand, are smaller establishments that offer a unique and stylish atmosphere with personalized services, such as free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and airport transfer. Luxury hotels are high-end establishments that offer premium amenities and services, such as swimming pools, spas, fitness centers, gourmet restaurants, and room service. Hostels are another option for travelers on a tight budget, offering dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms and common areas. Bed and breakfasts are small, family-run establishments that offer cozy and comfortable rooms, along with a homemade breakfast in the morning. Finally, vacation rentals and serviced apartments offer more space and privacy than hotels and are ideal for families and groups of friends.

 

(1)   What are budget hotels and who are they suitable for?

(2)   How do boutique hotels differ from budget hotels?

(3)   What amenities and services do luxury hotels typically offer?

(4)   What is the main difference between hostels and budget hotels?

(5)   Why are bed and breakfasts ideal for couples and solo travelers?

(6)   How do vacation rentals and serviced apartments differ from hotels?

Part B: Discussion

(1)   What kind of accommodation do you usually stay in when you travel? Why?

(2)   Have you ever stayed in a boutique hotel or bed and breakfast? What was your experience like?

(3)   Do you prefer staying in a hotel or a vacation rental? Why?

(4)   Have you ever had a bad experience with accommodation while traveling? What happened?

(5)   In your opinion, what is the most important factor to consider when choosing accommodation for travel?

 Answers: Part A: Reading Comprehension. Possible Answers

(1)   Budget hotels are affordable hotels that offer basic amenities such as a bed, private bathroom, and air conditioning. They are suitable for travelers on a tight budget.

(2)   Boutique hotels are smaller establishments that offer a unique and stylish atmosphere with personalized services such as free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and airport transfer. They differ from budget hotels in terms of size, style, and personalized services.

(3)   Luxury hotels typically offer premium amenities and services such as swimming pools, spas, fitness centers, gourmet restaurants, and room service.

(4)   Hostels offer dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms and common areas, while budget hotels offer private bathrooms and basic amenities such as a bed and air conditioning.

(5)   Bed and breakfasts offer cozy and comfortable rooms, along with a homemade breakfast in the morning, which is ideal for couples and solo travelers who want a home-like atmosphere.

(6)   Vacation rentals and serviced apartments offer more space and privacy than hotels and are ideal for families and groups of friends. They also offer the comforts and conveniences of a home, such as a kitchen, laundry facilities, and housekeeping services.

EXERCISE (A82E298)

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15 most common phrasal verbs in English

Phrasal verbs are a common feature of the English language. Here are 15 of the most common phrasal verbs in English, along with their meanings:

(1)   Bring up: to raise a topic or a child

(2)   Call off: to cancel something

(3)   Come across: to find or discover something unexpectedly

(4)   Cut off: to disconnect or stop something abruptly

(5)   Get along: to have a good relationship with someone

(6)   Look forward to: to be excited or eager about something in the future

(7)   Put off: to delay or postpone something

(8)   Take after: to resemble a family member in appearance or behavior

(9)   Turn down: to refuse or reject something

(10) Give up: to quit or stop trying

(11) Look up: to search for information or a word in a dictionary

(12) Put up with: to tolerate or endure something unpleasant

(13) Run into: to meet someone unexpectedly

(14) Stand up: to fail to keep an appointment or a promise

(15) Take off: to remove clothing, or to become popular or successful quickly.

 

Directions: Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.

(1) My little sister always ____________ my parents when she wants something.

                          A) brings up           B) looks up        C) stands up

(2) The concert was ____________ due to bad weather.

                         A) put off                B) come across   C) take after

(3) I ____________ an old photo album while cleaning my room.

                        A) put up with         B) turn down         C) came across

(4) The phone call ____________ as soon as we entered the tunnel.

                        A) got along               B) cut off               C) took off

(5) Jack and his boss ____________ very well.

                        A) get along                B) bring up            C) put off

(6) I'm really ____________ the summer holidays.

                        A) give up                    B) looking forward to      C) put up with

(7) I'm sorry, I'll have to ____________ our meeting until next week.

                        A) put off                      B) call off                C) take after

(8) She ____________ her mother in both looks and personality.

                        A) takes after                B) brings up            C) came across

(9) The company decided to ____________ the offer from their biggest competitor.

                  A) cut off                B) turn down           C) give up

(10) I had to ____________ playing soccer when I injured my ankle.

                  A) get along           B) put up with           C) give up

(11) Can you ____________ the meaning of this word for me?

                  A) bring up             B) put off                    C) look up

(12) I don't know how she can ____________ her noisy neighbors.

                  A) put up with        B) get along                C) stood up

(13) I ____________ my old friend from high school at the mall yesterday.

                  A) ran into                B) took off                  C) called off

(14) I can't believe he ____________ his date.

                 A) looked forward to B) turned down        C) stood up

(15) Her business really ____________ after she started advertising online.

                   A) came across         B) got along                C) took off

Answers:

(1) A) brings up

(2) A) put off

(3) C) came across

(4) B) cut off

(5) A) get along

(6) B) looking forward to

(7) A) put off

(8) A) takes after

(9) B) turn down

(10) C) give up

(11) C) look up

(12) A) put up with

(13) A) ran into

(14) C) stood up

(15) C) took off

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Mastering Phrasal Verbs

A phrasal verb is a type of multi-word verb that consists of a main verb and one or more particles (such as adverbs or prepositions) that are used together to create a new meaning. The meaning of a phrasal verb is often idiomatic and cannot be easily deduced from the meanings of its individual words.

For example, "give up" is a phrasal verb that means to stop doing something or to abandon a plan or activity. The verb "give" alone does not convey the same meaning as "give up".

Phrasal verbs are very common in English and are used in both formal and informal contexts. Some phrasal verbs are separable, which means that the particle can be separated from the verb and placed elsewhere in the sentence (e.g., "turn off the lights" vs. "turn the lights off"), while others are inseparable (e.g., "give up").

 

It's difficult to give an exact number of how many phrasal verbs there are in English, as the language is constantly evolving, and new phrasal verbs are created over time. However, it's estimated that there are several thousand phrasal verbs in English.

In addition to the most common phrasal verbs such as "get up", "turn on", "look after", "put off", there are many phrasal verbs that are specific to certain contexts, industries, or regions, making the exact number impossible to determine.

It's important to note that while phrasal verbs can be challenging for non-native English speakers to learn and master, they are a fundamental part of the language and essential for effective communication in both spoken and written English.

Some Common Phrasal Verbs:

1.           Break down: to stop working; to analyze or examine in detail

2.           Bring up: to raise a topic for discussion; to care for a child

3.           Call off: to cancel; to stop something that is already in progress

4.           Come up with: to think of an idea or plan; to produce or create something

5.           Get over: to recover from an illness or a difficult situation; to accept something      

               and move on

6.           Look into: to investigate or examine something; to research

7.           Make up: to reconcile after an argument; to create a story or an excuse

8.           Put off: to postpone or delay something; to discourage or repel someone

9.           Take up: to start a new hobby or activity; to occupy space or time

 

Exercise Questions:

1.  I had to _________­­­_______ my appointment because I had an emergency.

          (a) break down    (b) call off                (c) look into

2.  The company needs to _______________ a new strategy to improve sales.

       (a) bring up          (b) come up with     (c) put off

3.  It took me a long time to ______________ the loss of my pet.

       (a) get over          (b) make up              (c)  take up

4.  I want to _________________ yoga classes to improve my flexibility.

      (a) take up             (b) call off                  (c)  look into

5.  The police are going to __________ the case to find the suspect.

       (a) put off              (b) look into              (c) break down

         6.  My sister and I had a fight, but we _____________ the next day.

               (a) broke down     (b) made up               (c) took up

7.  The smell of rotten eggs ________________ from entering the room.

       (a) put me off               (b) come up with     (c) bring up

8.  The company needs to __________ the details of the project before starting work.

      (a)  call off               (b) look into              (c)  get over

9.  I am going to ______________ my niece while my sister is on vacation.

              (a)  put off                (b) look after              (c) come up with

Answers:

1.           b (call off)

2.           b (come up with)

3.           a (get over)

4.           a (take up)

5.           b (look into)

6.           b (made up)

7.           a (put me off)

8.           b (look into)

9.           b (look after)

EXERCISE (A80E296)

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 UNIT FIVE

KIWI NEVER ALONE IN BRAZIL

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 UNIT FOUR

DANGEROUS PLACES

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 UNIT THREE

THE JOY OF DISCONNECTING

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UNIT TWO 

MY HOME TOWN

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PILOT CLASS

READING, LISTENING, AND COMPREHENSION 

UNIT ONE
WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE SO MANY PHOTOS?

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AT A RESTAURANT (Intermediate) (EXERCISE I106E296)

Put the words in the correct order to make sentences or questions. Then use them to complete the conversation between the waiter and two customers, (Linda and George).

(1)	coffee       you     like    some    Would  _______________________________________________?
(2)	order     to    wine    you    like    some     Would    ________________________________________________________________________?
(3)	water     Fizzy       still     mineral     or  _______________________________________________?
(4)	table     two    a    We’d      for     like ­­­________________________________________________ .
(5)	bill       have     can      the     we ____________________________________________________?
(6)	menu     have     we     the     Could  _________________________________________________?
(7)	Included        service      the     Is  ____________________________________________________?
(8)	First     pâté     I’d     like     the _____________________________________________________.
(9)	like      How     you     steak     would     the  ___________________________________________?
(10)	Lamb     course     the     the     I’d     chops     for     main    like _________________________________________________________________________.
(11)	vegetables        you       What       would      like  _______________________________________?

Waiter:   Good evening, Sir. Good evening, Madam.

George:  Good evening. __________________________________________________, please?

Waiter:   Certainly. Is this table all right?

George:   Yes that’s fine. _______________________________________________________?

Waiter:    Certainly Sir. The soup of the day is French onion soup.

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Waiter:  Are you ready to order?

George:  Yes. _________________________________________________________________.

Linda:     And for, me the prawn cocktail, please.

George:  And _________________________________________________________________.

Linda:     And I’d like the steak.

Waiter:  ____________________________________________________________________?

Linda:     Medium, please.

Waiter:  That’s fine. ___________________________________________________________?

Linda:     Potatoes and cauliflower, please.

Waiter: ____________________________________________________________________?

Linda:    Yes. Can I see the wine list?

George: I would like some mineral water please.

Waiter: ____________________________________________________________________?

George: Still, please.

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George: That was delicious!

Waiter:  Thank you very much.___________________________________________________?

Linda:     Yes. Black, please.

George:  And _________________________________________________________________?

Waiter:   Of course.

George: _____________________________________________________________________?

Waiter:   No, it isn’t, sir.

George:  Can I pay by credit card?

Waiter:   Yes, that’s fine.

                                                                                              

ANSWERS: AT A RESTAURANT

Put the words in the correct order to make sentences or questions. Then use them to complete the conversation between the waiter and two customers, (Linda and George).

(1)	coffee       you     like    some    Would                         Would you like some coffee?
(2)	order     to    wine    you    like    some     Would        Would you like to order some wine?
(3)	water     Fizzy       still     mineral     or      Fizzy or still mineral water?
(4)	table     two    a    We’d      for     like ­­­       We’d like a table for two.
(5)	bill       have     can      the     we            can we have the bill?
(6)	menu     have     we     the     Could       Could we have the menu.
(7)	Included        service      the     Is        Is the service included?
(8)	First     pâte     I’d     like     the         First I’d like the pâté.
(9)	like      How     you     steak     would     the      How would you like the steak?
(10)	lamb     course     the     the     I’d     chops     for     main    like I’d like the lamb chops for the main course.
(11)	vegetables        you       What       would      like     What vegetables would you like?

Waiter:   Good evening, Sir. Good evening, Madam.

George:  Good evening. We’d like a table for two, please?

Waiter:   Certainly. Is this table all right?

George:   Yes that’s fine.  Could we have the menu?

Waiter:    Certainly Sir. The soup of the day is French onion soup.

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Waiter:    Are you ready to order?

George:   Yes. First I’d like the pâté.

Linda:      And for, me the prawn cocktail, please.

George:  And I’d like the lamb chops for the main course.

Linda:     And I’d like the steak.

Waiter:  How would you like the steak?

Linda:    Medium, please.

Waiter: That’s fine. What vegetables would you like?

Linda:    Potatoes and cauliflower, please.

Waiter:  Would you like to order some wine?

Linda:    Yes. Can I see the wine list?

George:  I would like some mineral water please.

Waiter:   Fizzy or still mineral water?

George:   Still, please.

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George: That was delicious!

Waiter:  Thank you very much. Would you like some coffee?

Linda:     Yes. Black, please.

George:  And can we have the bill?

Waiter:   Of course.

George:   Is the service included?

Waiter:   No, it isn’t, sir.

George:  Can I pay by credit card?

Waiter:  Yes, that’s fine.

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