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lamjin

It's better to take your time when doing tests than to hurry and make mistakes.

life007

It's better to take your time when doing tests than to hurry and make mistakes.
lamjin 发表于 2013-11-4 09:52

                               
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Hi, is there any mistake in this sentence? Why did you type it again?

life007

Helping others get an education

When we think of philanthropists, we usually think of the very rich and famous, like Andrew Carnegie. However, Matel Dawson, a forklift driver in Michigan, is an ordinary man who has done extraordinary things.

Dawson started working at Ford Motor Company in 1940 for $1.15 an hour. By working hard, saving carefully, and investing his money wisely, he has become rich. But he doesn't care about owning expensive cars or taking fancy vacations. Instead of spending his money on himself, he enjoys giving it away. Since 1995, he has donated more than $1 million for college scholarships to help poor students who want to get an education.

Why does Dawson insist on giving his money away to college students? One reason is that he did not have the opportunity to finish school. He had to drop out of school after the seventh grade to help support his poor family. He has always regretted not having an education. "I advise kids to get a good education," he says. Also, he learned about giving from his parents. He watched them work hard, save, and help others less fortunate. His mother made Dawson promise to always give something back. He is grateful to his parents for teaching him the importance of helping others.

Dawson doesn't plan on changing his lifestyle. He's used to driving his old car and living in a one-bedroom apartment. And he doesn't plan to stop working as long as he is able. "It keeps me going , knowing I'm helping somebody."

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How to use Gerund in the sentences.

life007

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/drop+out

This website is very useful to study verb phrases.

lamjin

Hi, is there any mistake in this sentence? Why did you type it again?
life007 发表于 2013-11-4 22:25

                               
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No.
这句很实用。

zhangyl

Where is 007?

life007

Where is 007?
zhangyl 发表于 2013-11-8 21:52

                               
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I'm coming.
Tomorrow, I will write down some sentences what I studied last week.

zhangyl

I'm coming.
Tomorrow, I will write down some sentences what I studied last week.

life007 发表于 2013-11-9 10:03

                               
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fans都等着你呢

life007

fans都等着你呢
zhangyl 发表于 2013-11-9 19:46

                               
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I like beautiful girl fans very much , for they'll encourage me to continue better than your boys.

zhangyl

I like beautiful girl fans very much , for they'll encourage me to continue better than your boys.
life007 发表于 2013-11-9 23:20

                               
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没看见美女fans光顾呀，那哥哥我也撤了。

life007

Miscellaneous expressions

A  see
I'd better see about/to arrangements for the conference.
They went to see him off at the airport.
It's easy to see through his behavior.
I must be seeing things.
They don't always see eye to eye.
Pat has been seeing someone for a few months.

B Run
I ran into an old friend yesterday.
Her patience has run out.
Let's run over/through the plans again.
Red hair runs in my family.
She runs the business.

C Turn
There was a very large turnout at the concert.
She turned down the job offer.
Who do you think turned up last night?
I'm going to turn over a new leaf this year.
It's your turn to do the laundry.
It's late. I think I'll turn in.

D Let
He has been let down so many times in the past.
He won't les us in on the plan.
I hope the rain lets up soon.
Let go of the rope.
Please let me be.
She let it slip that she had been given a pay raise.

E Break
The car broke down again this morning.
They have broken off their engagement, so there won't be a wedding.
Burglars broke into our house while we were on vacation.
He has broken her heart.
The athlete broke the record for the 1000 meters.

life007

Practice

Let's run over the plans for tomorrow's party one more time. Firstly, I have to see about the food arrangements while you make sure that none of the equipment is likely to break down. I don't suppose many people will turn out until later, but Nick and Jill promised to come early to help us. I'm sure they won't let us down, even though Jill let it slip the other day that they are thinking of breaking off their engagement.

life007

I'm really disappointed that there were not too many girls who were interested in these informations.

Come on!

life007

Last week, my english pronunciation teacher, a very nice madam, was absent.
Then, I wrote a message to her by e-mail.
Today, I received her e-mail as following.

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Dear 007,

I'm so sorry for writing to you belatedly.  Sadly, there has indeed been a
serious health crisis in my family, which is why I was not able to teach last
week.  Thank you very, very much for your note, 007.  Your kindness and
concern is much appreciated.

Yours,
Jane

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> Hello, Jane
> How are you! What happened to you?
> I hope that everything is ok to you and your family.

> Take care and see you next week!
> 007
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lacychang

74# life007 Well done! May I ask  where you learn English now? It seems a very good place.

life007

74# life007 Well done! May I ask  where you learn English now? It seems a very good place.
lacychang 发表于 2013-11-16 09:24

                               
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I am studying english at UQAM and High School of Montreal Adult Center in the  meantime.
I think all the teachers whom I met in these two school are really nice and competent.
What a good luck!

lacychang

76# life007 Congrats ! It is never too old to learn.

life007

76# life007 Congrats ! It is never too old to learn.
lacychang 发表于 2013-11-17 02:14

                               
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Thank you!
I agree with you!

zhangyl

Thank you!
I agree with you!
life007 发表于 2013-11-17 04:31

                               
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Any ppmm Fans?

life007

Any ppmm Fans?
zhangyl 发表于 2013-11-19 10:06

                               
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I hope so.