Where did we come from?
Why are we here?
Where do we go when we die?
What lies beyond
And what lay before?
Is anything certain in life?
They say " Life is too short"
"The here and the now"
And " Youre only given one shot"
ve got?
But could there be more
Have I lived before
Or could this be all that we
If I die tomorrow
Id be alright
re gone
Because I believe
That after we
The spirit carries on
I used to be frightened of dying
I used to think death was the end
But that was before
Im not scared anymore
d be alright
I know that my soul will transcend
I may never find all the answers
I may never understand why
I may never prove
What I know to be true
But I know that I still have to try
If I die tomorrow
I
Because I believe
That after were gone
t weep at my grave
The spirit carries on
"Move on, be brave
Don
Because Im no longer here
s real
But please never let
Your memories of me disappear"
Safe in the light that surrounds me
Free of the fear and the pain
My questioning mind
Has help me to find
The meaning in my life again
Victoria
I finally feel
At peace with the girl in my dreams
And now that Im here
s perfectly clear
It
I found out what all of this means
If I die tomorrow
Id be alright
re gone
Because I believe
That after we
The spirit carries on
073. Thank you for…
I. EXAMPLES:
Thank you for what you have done for me.
Thank you for your help.
Thank you for the gift.
Thank you for giving me a lift.
Thank you for your advice.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: I have a big favor to ask.
B: What is it?
A: Well, I need to borrow $1,000 for the down payment on a car.
B: OK, I’ll lend you the money but you have to pay it back as soon as you can.
A: I promise I will. Thanks a million.
B: You’re welcome.
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Whoever vs. Whomever
Choosing whoever or whomever can be easy.
Whomever is an object pronoun and works like the pronouns him, her, and them (Give the document to whomever in the department).
Whoever is a subject pronoun and works like the pronouns he, she, and they (Whoever wrote this poem should win a prize).
It all comes down to understanding how who functions.
Who and whoever are subject pronouns.
In sentences, they function the same way as I, he, she, we, and they. Subject pronouns refer to the person or thing that is performing the action of a verb. Notice how who and whoever act just like the other subject pronouns in these examples:
I opened the door to see whether it was still raining. Who opened the door to see whether it was still raining?
Whoever brought these brownies to the party should be commended! He brought these brownies to the party. He should be commended!
In contrast, Whom and whomever are object pronouns.
They function the same way as me, him, her, us, and them. (We left you out of this list because it’s formed the same way for both subject and object cases.) An object pronoun can serve as the direct object of a verb (something that receives the action of a verb), or the object of a preposition. Let’s look at a few sentences with these pronouns:
I decided to buy a present for her. I decided to buy a present for whomever I am assigned in the gift exchange program.
He will recommend whomever you suggest. If you suggest him, he will recommend
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When tomorrow starts without me
there'll be a day when things change
and it wont be all that bad
I wont be there to block the rain
to give you the love that you wanna take
dont forget about the good times we share
never let those eyes shed no tears
dont be scared to go on living your life
just because I'm not here
And the sun will still come up in the morning
still go back down tonight
ant the days may seem a little darker
But I promise you're just a bright
close your eyes breathe in and you'll see
that it's Ok
when tomorrow starts without me
tell the kids that their daddy loved them
till Im a day the best I can
And I know you take good care of her
Cause with you that could not be in better hands
And when you call them to tell them
if it seems like they're feeling low
I'm a need you to stand real strong
Please make sure that they know
And the sun will still come up in the morning
still go back down tonight
and the days may seem a little darker
But I promise you're just a bright
close your eyes breathe in and you'll see
that it's Ok
when tomorrow starts without me
And the sun will still come up in the morning
still go back down tonight
and the days may seem a little darker
But I promise you're just a bright
close your eyes breathe in and you'll see
that it's Ok
when tomorrow starts without me
072. Thanks to…
-> similar meaning with “Because of” , express gratitude being due to someone or something; with the benefit of help from
I. EXAMPLES:
Thanks to their help, we accomplished the task on time.
Thanks to computers, lots of tasks are now easier.
Thanks to your timely warning, I didn’t make a mistake.
Thanks to your stupidity, we lost our game.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: I’m so glad we won the game.
B: Thanks to you, you scored the final goal and won.
A: Actually, you deserve the credit. Thanks to you, the ball was passed to me and I scored.
B: Yeah, we all worked together.
A: I hope that we can win the next game.
B: If we work together like we did this past game, I’m sure we will.
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070. See that…
->to make sure that someone does something or that something happens
I. EXAMPLES:
See that the door is locked before you leave.
See that you have enough sleep every day.
See that you go to see your parents often.
II. DIALOGUES:
Employer: You were late to work again this morning.
Employee: Yes, I’m sorry but I had to help my mother go to the
hospital. She was sick.
Employer: I don’t care what you had to do. You’re supposed to be on
time. See that you’re not late again.
Employee: But this was an emergency.
Employer: It’s your third emergency this month.
Employee: Yeah well, my mother gets sick a lot.
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Simple action songs like At the Zoo can help children quickly learn, use and remember new language. The video includes subtitles so children can sing along and practise their vocabulary whilst still having fun. At the zoo uses words from the Pre A1 Starters exam word list which is at pre-A1 level (what does pre-A1 level mean?).
source:https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/parents-and-children/activities-for-children/pre-a1-level/sing-and-learn-at-the-zoo/
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Change Your Limiting beliefs
"I can't"
"I am not"
"It's too hard"
"It's too late"
"I will fail"
"Nobody wants me"
"It won't sell"
"I don't know how"
"Money is difficult to make"
"Life is hard"
" I can't succeed here"
"I am not smart enough"
These, and many more limiting beliefs will immobilize, stagnate and limit your life. They will keep you in a rut.
Your experiences will justify them. And that will keep you in a circle of failure.
Change them today.
Begin by thinking positive thoughts.
Replace all your negative thoughts with positive ones.
For instance if you think 'You can't' replace it with 'I can'
If you think 'making money is hard' replace it with
' It's easy to make money.
I am easily making lots of money.
I'm a money magnet!'
Verbalize positive thoughts.
Say it out!!!!
I am good.
I am intelligent.
I am a celebrity.
I can do all things through God that strengthens me.
I am a multi-billionaire. I am smart.
Start re-configuring your mind with empowering thoughts and you will see a new you emerging! You were born to do great things in life!
Say YES to Life!
It's in you!
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😂SF (Smile! It's Free)😂
Wife: "How would you describe me?"
Husband: "ABCDEFGHIJK."
Wife: "What does that mean?"
Husband:
A - Adorable,
B - Beautiful,
C - Cute,
D - Delightful,
E - Elegant,
F - Fashionable,
G - Gorgeous, and
H - Honest
Wife: "Aw, thank you, but what about IJK?"
Husband:
"I'm Just Kidding!"
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😂 SF (Smile! It's Free) 😂
Lilbro: "Hon..., What are the other words for ignorance and indifference..."
Me: "I don't know and I don't care.."
Lilbro: "Come on Bigbro, I'm serious!"
Me: "Yes... I don't know and I don't care...."
Lilbro: "Daddy sent you to school in vain"
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066. Now that I (come to) think about it,…
->indicate that you have suddenly realized something, often something obvious.
I. EXAMPLES:
Now that I come to think about it, you’re right to dismiss him.
Now that I come to think about it, how ignorant I was!
Now that I think about it, you are wise not to have accepted him.
Now that I think about it, he is a person really worth trusting
II. DIALOGUES:
A: Where did you put my dictionary?
B: I’m sorry, but I can’t remember where I put it last.
A: But that’s my favorite dictionary.
B: Wait, now that I think about it, I left it on the kitchen table.
A: How could you be so careless? You should be more careful with other people’s things.
B: Sorry. I’ll be more careful next time.
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065. No wonder…
->it is not surprising
I. EXAMPLES:
You eat so little. No wonder you are so slim.
Are you a librarian? No wonder you are so well read.
There is something wrong with your leg? No wonder you walk so slowly.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: Is there something wrong? You look so sad.
B: My house was robbed last night and the thieves stole all my furniture.
A: No wonder you look so upset.
B: Yeah. I called the police but they said there was little they could do.
A: Why not?
B: Because there were no witnesses and the thieves didn’t leave any traces.
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English Conversation Lesson 23_ A Boring Movie
1. to fake it: to pretend
I hate my job, but I fake it when I am work.
If you don't like your boss, you shouldn't show it. You should just fake it.
2. accidentally: not on purpose; by mistake
He accidentally dropped his phone in the toilet.
She accidentally hit me.
3. to be a great actress: a woman who is very good at acting
She is a great actress.
Mary doesn't like them. She is just pretending. She is a great actress.
Choose the best answers
1. Lisa eats ____ apple. ____ is delicious.
a. an / She
b. an / It
c. the / They
d. a / We
2. ____ brother is tall. ____ plays basketball.
a. Our / She
b. My / Our
c. My / He
d. His / She
3. John and ____ dad like desserts. ____ favorite dessert is chocolate cake.
a. her / Her
b. they / His
c. his / Their
d. their / Our
4. I like ____ sandals. ____ are cool!
a. your / They
b. my / It
c. his / Its
d. the / Their
-> say speaking of something that has just been mentioned as away of introducing a new topic which has some connection with that thing.
I. EXAMPLES:
Speaking of the movies, have you seen “The Patriot”?
Speaking of honesty, I know a lot of people who don’t pay bus fares.
Speaking of Ben, have you seen him recently?
Speaking of bicycles, China is called “the kingdom of bicycles”.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: I can’t wait until Valentine’s Day.
B: Speaking of Valentine’s Day, how is your girlfriend?
A: She’s doing well. I took her out to dinner last night.
B: Did you have a good time?
A: Yeah, the food was delicious.
B: Hey, speaking of food, are you hungry? Let’s grab a bite to eat.
A: That sounds great. Let’s get some Chinese food.
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069. On one hand…on the other hand…
-> use this expression when you are speaking about two different facts
or two opposite ways of thinking about a situation.
I. EXAMPLES:
On one hand, it’s convenient, but on the other hand, it’s time-
consuming.
On one hand, he is very obedient to his wife; on the other hand, he
treats his parents badly.
On one hand, Jason does everything in the office; on the other hand,
he does nothing at home.
As a teacher, he is very patient in class; but on the other hand, he is
not so patient with his own child.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: What do you think of Shakespeare?
B: On one hand his plays are very interesting to watch but on the
other hand they are hard to read.
A: I feel the same way sometimes.
B: So what do you do?
A: I just try to catch the general meaning of each sentence.
B: That sounds like a good idea.
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068. … only to find…
I. EXAMPLES:
I ran to the station only to find that the train had
left.
She came home excitedly only to find nobody was in.
I search desperately for my purse, only to find all my
money was gone.
I arrived at the restaurant, only to find I had no money
on me.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: Why are you so late?
B: I’m sorry but I missed the bus.
A: How could you miss the bus?
B: I hurried to get to the bus stop only to find I
didn’t have enough change to pay the fare.
A: I’m sorry to hear that.
B: I had to go back home and get some change and wait
for the next bus.
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067. Once you…
I. EXAMPLES:
Once you decide, you can’t change your mind.
Once you have a stomachache, take the medicine twice a
day.
Once he finds out what you’ve done, he’ll get mad.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: My friends have been asking me to smoke cigarettes
with them.
B: Be careful! You don’t give in to peer pressure.
A: Why?
B: First of all, smoking is bad for your health and
second, once you start smoking it will be hard to stop.
A: Yeah, you’re right. I know a lot of people who are
addicted to smoking.
B: I bet most of them started because their friends also
smoked.
A: You’re right. I won’t do it. I won’t smoke with my
friends.
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❣smart_poems“
I Do Not Love You Except Because I Love You”
Pablo Neruda
by
I do not love you except because I love you;
I go from loving to not loving you,
From waiting to not waiting for you
My heart moves from cold to fire.
I love you only because it’s you the one I love;
I hate you deeply, and hating you
Bend to you, and the measure of my changing love for you
Is that I do not see you but love you blindly.
Maybe January light will consume
My heart with its cruel
Ray, stealing my key to true calm.
In this part of the story I am the one who
Dies, the only one, and I will die of love because I love you,
Because I love you, Love, in fire and blood.
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A Question Of HonourDimash Kudaibergen
Ebbene? N'andrò lontana
Come va l'eco della pia camana
Là, fra la neve bianca
Là, fra le nubi d'or
Là, dov'è la speranza, la speranza
Il rimpianto, il rimpianto, e il dolor!
Ebbene? N'andrò lontana
Là, dov'è la speranza, la speranza
Il rimpianto
Sola e lontana!
Two men collide
When two men collide, when two men collide
It's a question of honour
If you win or you lose, it's a question of honour
And the way that you choose, it's a question of honour
I can't tell what's wrong or right
If black is white or day is night
But I know when two men collide
It's a question of honour
If you win or you lose, it's a question of honour
And the way that you choose, it's a question of honour
Ebbene? N'andrò lontana
Come l'eco della pia campana
Là, fra la neve bianca
Là, fra le nubi d'or
N'andrò, n'andrò sola e lontana!
E fra le nubi d'or!
English Conversation 24: Taking Sides
1. I can't understand why...: a sentence pattern used when angry or surprised at something or someone
I can't understand why you like this TV show. It is so boring.
I can't understand why we have to wear suits to work. We don't meet customers, so it is not necessary.
2. to be rude: to behave in an inappropriate way; to not be polite
He is rude.
It is rude to stand very close to people in my country.
3. to be mean: to be not nice
She always yells at everyone. She is mean.
He called me fat. He is so mean.
English Conversation Lesson 22_ The Surprise Party
1. I can't understand why...: a sentence pattern used when angry or surprised at something or someone
I can't understand why people spit on the street. It is so dirty.
I can't understand why my boss makes us work late every day. It is unnecessary.
2. at all: a phrase used to emphasize a negative sentence
I haven't eaten at all today.
He doesn't help us at all. He is useless.
3. to not have a sense of humor: to not laugh a lot and to not understand jokes and why things are funny
He is too serious. He doesn't have a sense of humor.
Mary is not fun. She doesn't have a sense of humor at all.