Let's English

Talking about problems Tom: " What's the matter? Why are you looking so worried?" Robert: " I've got a few problems at work and I don't know what to do about them." Tom: "Well, why don't we talk  them over  together? That might help you to sort  yourself out ." Robert: "Ok, thanks. Well, first of all, Mario was going to give a very important presentation tomorrow, but he says he's ill and isn't going to be able to do it. I think he's just bottled out  as it's for such an important client. Feeling a bit ill was just the perfect let-out  for him. I'd do it myself but I'm busy with meetings all day." Tom: "Well, that calls for  quick action if the presentation is tomorrow. You'd better do it yourself if it's so important. Just cancel your other meetings." Robert: "I guess I'll have to. The next problem is that personal belongings have been going missing from people...

1. Correct the mistakes made by exam candidates with prepositions and explain them: A number of customers complained for the after-sales service. All the work will be done from volunteers. Delegates experienced a number of problems related at the broadband conncetion at the conference centre. Alexandra was able to make good use of her knowledge in foreign languages. Many people took part to the anniversary festivities. I must congratulate you for your excellent work. I hope my letter will be taken in consideration. The inspector drew the management's attention in some problems in the workshop. There is an urgent need of fresh water supplies in the region. Have you seen the new advertisement of Lotus shampoo? 2.  Sometimes the preposition that is missing is part of a phrasal verb. Find the correct preposition to fill the gap in these sentences: The company always takes ______ new staff for the summer period.  Negotiations broke ______...

The following text is not completed. You have to do it using the extract that appears below: The Effects of Stress There is a famous expression in English: "Stop the world, I want to get off!" This expression refers to  A ▢  . 'Stress' means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and mental health problems. There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. B ▢  . Stress can affect the respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food. C ▢  . Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. D ▢  . For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of st...

Clothes and Fashion Karen Hyland, 22, a self-confessed ' scruff ', about to graduate from the University of East Anglia this summer, is among those desperately seeking a speedy transition from the campus uniform of jeans, trainers and sweatshirts to smart suit and shoes, without resorting to the pastel , power outfits  favoured by New Labour's fresh female intake. Short skirts are to be avoided, as are Eighties shoulder pads, but no one wants to look frumpy  and the students budget is inevitably tight. "I have to create a new image for my proposed career in television", explained Karen. "Money aside, choosing the right outfit  for my pending interviews is giving me nearly as much worry as my finals." What Karen needs was The Interview Suit- something smart, young and modern, which would be suitable for most office dress codes , while being individual enough to convince prospective employers that she could bring personality and flair to the job. ...

Stonehenge Monument Stonehenge is an ancient monument situated about ten miles north of Salisbury in England. It was built about 4500 years ago, but by whom and for what purpose remains a mystery. The builders must have known of geometry. They may have been influenced by the Mycenaeans, whose architecture was similar. Some of the stones must have been brought from West Wales, over 135 miles away. These stones weigh more than fifty tons. They may have been brought on rafts and rollers. Experts say that it must have taken 1500 men more than five years to transport them. Stonehenge was probably built in three stages. First, settlers from continental Europe built a temple for sun worship. Later the "Beaker" people added the stone circles. Finally, people of the Wesse Culture transformed Stonehenge into an observatory. They could calculate the exact time of Midsummer and Midwinter and of equinoxes 1. We understand from the passage that the construction of the Stonehen...

Spending Time at Work Audrey works as a nurse. When she starts work she has to clock on  and when she leaves she clocks off . If the machine shows that she has worked an extra long shift, then she is able to take time off  at a later date. She was planning to take a holiday in July this year but has had to bring it forward  as July is going to be a particularly busy time for her hospital this year. Audrey loves her work but her hospital is understaff and she hates to always be pressed for  time. She finds it almost impossible to fit in  time to talk to the patients although she feels that is an important part of her job. She can chat for a few minutes but then she has to press on  with her other duties. The hospital employs many nurses from overseas; but when their work permits run out  after two years they have to leave. 1. Try to guess the meaning of the phrasal verbs in bold related with the time you spend at work: ...

The Football Game Yesterday my brother and I went to see a football game. We watched our two favourite teams, the Eagles and the Hawks. It was the second week of the season and the day was much colder than the week before. We arrived at the stadium at 11:30 am, which is a little earlier than usual. We were excited because I love the Hawks and he loves the Eagles.   The seats were good, but I wanted something closer to the field. However, we sat and enjoyed the game. Well, we  enjoyed it until we started arguing. My brother and I both think our team is better than the other team. He always says to me that the Eagles are faster, stronger, and smarter than the Hawks. I never agree. On this day, he was wrong. The Hawks played a lot better than the Eagles. They looked stronger and tougher than the Eagles. The won by 15 points. One thing I didn’t like was that the food and drinks were much more expensive than other places, and tasted much worse. I was surprised that a hot d...