English Assignments

1. That person always cries at weddings, in the cinema, while reading a touching story.- emotional.
2.  That person never gives presents or buys drinks for others.- shameless, careless.
3. That person is easy to get on with.- easygoing.
4. That person hurts people or animals.- sadistic/for people, zoosadistic/for animals.
5. That person always thinks bad things will happen.- pessimistic.
6. That person always thinks good things will happen.- optimistic.
7. That person makes you yawn.- tedious.
8. That person never thinks about others’ feelings.- apathetic.
9. That person easily makes you laugh.- humorous.
10. That person doesn’t like talking about his/her achievements.- reticent.
11. That person never changes his/her mind even though he/she thinks that he/she is wrong.- inexorable, stubborn, hardheaded.
12. That person never smiles.- sullen, dignified, dull.
13. That person keeps things tidy.- fastidious.
14. That person always arrives late for meetings.- belated.
15. That person always keeps his emotions and feelings to himself/herself.- apathetic, introvert.

II. Here are 12 sentences. Eight sentences have mistakes in them and four sentences are correct. Leave the correct sentences as they are and correct the mistakes in eight sentences.

1. Do you know what time does the train arrive?- Do you know what time the train arrives?
2. Tell me what is the problem.- Tell me what the problem is.
3. Can you tell me where is 5th Avenue?- Can you tell me where 5th Avenue is?
4. Could you let us know when he arrives?
5. Do you know if this is the way to the station?
6. I’d like to know where is the library.- I’d like to know where the library is?
7. Could you let us know are you coming?- Could you let us know if you are coming?
8. Do you understand what are they saying?- Do you understand what they are saying?
9. Please tell me who is in charge.
10. I wonder will it be sunny tomorrow.- I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.
11. I’m trying to find out how much is my electricity bill this month.- I’m trying to find out how much my electricity bill is this month.
12. Can you tell me where the police station is?

III. Can you contradict me?

The films which were released some 40-50 years ago were much better than modern films.

The technology and money for modern movies are better than those of the past. When watching old movies, you can see a different kind of thrill. The material of today’s movies is of a higher caliber and includes jokes, relatable moments, and knowledge of current events. As much as I like viewing new movies, I also like seeing old movies. I have watched many old movies as a child and still find their humor to be hilarious, I can relate to them. I won’t ever get tired of watching old movies.

The songs which were sung some 40-50-60 years ago had melodies in them. You can’t say the same about modern songs.

Songs that were released many years ago are the ones I listen to the most because I feel more connected to them. Depending on the artist and the song’s style, I also like some contemporary tunes, but for me, nothing beats the sounds of the past. I disagree that older songs have better melodies than modern songs, yet I still prefer older music over contemporary music.