Let's English

Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence: I woke up in the middle of the night. Write your story on your answer sheet.

Similarities Peter is similar to his brother in many ways. Peter and his brother are very similar . Peter and his brother are quite alike. Maria and Rebecca both passed their exams. But neither  wants to go to university. The two boys have a lot in common . Differences His early films are different from  his later ones. Paula is quite unlike  her sister. They have nothing in common. Using 'compare' We want to compare  the prices of all the televisions before we decide which one to buy. They made a comparison of   average salaries in different parts of the country. Our new flat is very big compare with/to  our old one. If you compare this one with  the others, I'm sure you'll see a difference. Exceptions It snowed everywhere except  on the west coast. The two girls are very similar except that Louise has slightly longer hair. The museum is open every day except for Sundays. Everyone heard the fire ...

Write an essay discussing which types of present is best to receive, giving reasons in support of your answer. 

Your English teacher has asked you to write a story that must begin with this sentence: I wanted to leave the city as soon as possible Write your story in about 100 words.

You see this announcement in a leisure magazine: We are looking for articles which encourage young people to take up an unusual leisure activiy. Your article should outline the activity, describe one or two of your own experiences of doing the activity and explain how you think young people can benefit from doing this activity. Write your article

You have just joined a club in your area and you think your English friend Max would enjoy going there with you. Write an email to Max. In your email, you should explain which club you have have joined. suggest Max should visit the club. say what you could do there together.

Write a letter to the Three Magic Kings telling them which are your objectives for the new year and how they can help you to get them.

An international young people's magazine is investigating the question: Do young people today really know what they want from life? Write a short article for this magazine on this topic based on your own experience.

Conditions You can't come in unless  you have a ticket. In case of fire, dial 999. You can borrow the bike on condition   that  you return it by five o'clock. You can stay, as long as you don't mind sleeping on the sofa. Providing/ Provided that you don't mind cats, you can stay with us. Supposing/ What if he doesn't turn up; what shall we do then? However  you do it, it will cost a lot of money. You'll get to the railway station, whichever  bus you take. Whoever  wins the General Election, nothing will really change. That box is so big it will be in the way wherever  you leave it. No matter  how you do it, it will cost a lot of money. A good standard of English is a prerequisite for studying at a British University. What are the entry requirements  for doing a diploma in Management at your college? I would not move to London under any circumstances . It's awful! 1. Answer the following questions: Are there...

Your English friend, Lauren, has sent you some birthday money for you to buy a music CD. Write an email to her in which you should: thank Lauren for the present say which music CD you are going to buy explain why you have chosen this CD

Describe some of the ways in which the place where you live has changed during your lifetime. Write a description, explaining whether these changes are for the better or the worse, and why you think this.

You have invented your English friend Jo to stay with you next month, but you now need to delay this visit. Write a card to send to Jo. In your card, you should: apologise to Jo. explain why the visit has to be delayed. suggest when it would be convenient for Jo to come.

One thing before another Before I went to work I fed the cat. I had written to her prior  to meeting the committee. It was nice to be in Venice. Previously  I'd only been to Rome. I was in the office from 2.30. I was out earlier on/ before then. The city is now called Thatcherville. Formerly  it was Grabtown. Things happening at the same time While I waited, I read the newspaper. As I was driving to work, I saw an accident. I saw her just as she was turning the corner. During  the war, I lived in Dublin. Throughout the war, food was rationed. She was entering at the very time/ at the vey moment  I was leaving. One thing after another After I'd locked up, I went to bed. We went to the castle. Then we caught a bus to the beach. First we went to the theatre. After that, we had a meal. He fell ill and was admitted to hospital. He died soon afterwards. Following  my visit to Pekin, I bought lots of books about China. ...

Write an e-mail You have to write an e-mail to one of your friends telling him/her about your last holidays. -Where did you go? -Where did you stay? -What did you do? -How was the weather? -Do you recommend that place? Why?

Write a Story Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence: Carla looked at the car in surprise. Write your story in about 100 words. You can send it to me through my email: lets.aprender@gmail.com  

Addition The food is excellent and very good value. The food is usually very good. Furthermore , it is one of the cheapest restaurants in town. The set meni is $10, which is excellent value. In addition , you get a free glass of wine. The restaurant has a reputation for excellent food. It's also  very good value. The food is excellent in that restaurant. It's very good, value as well . You get very good food in that place. What's more, it's excellent value. Contrast She still won the game although/ though/ even though  she had a bad knee. They still went for a walk in spite of the fact that  it was pouring with rain. The service is worse despite the fact that  they have more staff. Although  she had a bad knee, she still won the game. It is very common to use still  in these sentences to emphasise the surprse. John is very careful whereas  Christopher makes lots of mistakes. I don't agree with a lot of his methods. Howev...