English For Every Day Use: Asking for toilet and washing

English For Every Day Use

Asking for toilet and washing 

1- Asking for the lavatory

In a private house;

May I use your lavatory?

Where is the lavatory?

In a public place:

Where are the toilets?

For a man:

Where is the gents?

I need to use the gents

For a woman:

Where is the ladies?

I need to use the ladies

To be informal in America:

Where is the John?

I want to use the John

To be informal in Britain:

Where is the loo?

I want to use the loo

2- Asking for a bathroom

In a private house:

May I have a wash?

I'm rather dirty

I'm feeling a bit dirty

Could I use your bathroom?

I'd like to wash my hands

In a public place:

Is there a washroom / bathroom here?

Is there somewhere here I can clean up?

I want to wash my hands

In a hotel or guest house, you may need:

Where is the shower?

Where is the bathroom?

3- Washing clothes'

To find out where to wash clothes:

Is there a launderette near here?

Where is the nearest launderette / laundromat?

I need to wash / dry clean some clothes

To get someone else to do the washing:

Is there a laundry here?

Is there a laundry service here?

I want to have some clothes washed

I want to have some clothes dry cleaned

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English For Every Day Use: Making an appointment

English For Every Day Use

Making an appointment

1- Suggesting an appointment:

To propose making an appointment:

Can I come and see you?

I'd like you to come and see me

Can you come and see me?

Let's meet

2- Talking about dates:

To ask about dates:

What day would suit you?

To suggest a date:

What about Thursday?

I'd like to make it soon

I'm free on Tuesdays

Next Friday would suit me

To specify date:

On Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday

On the 25th of March / On March the 25th

Tomorrow; The day after tomorrow

Soon; In the next few days

3- Talking about time:

To ask about time:

What time would suit you?

What time are you free?

To suggest a time, use:

What about early afternoon?

I'm free in the afternoon

I'd like to make it about ten o'clock

Three-thirty would suit me

To specify time:

In the morning / afternoon / evening

Before lunch / after lunch

At about eleven / eleven-thirty / twelve

4-Talking about place:

To ask about place:

Where shall we meet?

Where would suit you?

To suggest a place:

What about at my place?

Let's make it here

To specify place:

At your / my office / home / hotel

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English For Every Day Use: Asking the way

English For Every Day Use

Asking the way 

1- Asking the way:

To ask people for directions:

Excuse me

Where is the police station?

Could you direct me to the station?

How do I get to the main street?

Could you tell me the way to the park?

If you want special directions:

Which is the quickest way to the Post Office?

What's the best way to the city centre?

If you are in a car, you can also use:

What's the easiest way to the coast road?

Is there a lot of traffic that way?

Is there parking in the centre?

Asking about distances:

How far is it?

How long will it take on foot / by car / by bus?

Can I do it in ten minutes?

Should I take a taxi?

2- Giving directions:

To tell people the way:

It's near the church

Go straight on / straight ahead

Turn left / right at the second street

Go towards the park and turn left

Cross / Go across the road

Go over / under the bridge

Go along the street

Go past the Post Office

To identify the place:

It's the first street

If s the first on the left / right

It's on the left right hand side of the road

To tell people distances:

It's quite far

It's too far to walk

It's not very far / It's quite near here

It's about two kilometres

It's ten minutes on foot / walking

It's three minutes by car / driving

It's an hour's walk / drive

You should allow an hour

You should take a taxi

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English For Every Day Use: Addressing people correctly

English For Every Day Use

Addressing people correctly 

1- Addressing people you know:

Most British and American people use their first  names in all informal situations:

John; Mary

To be more formal, check:

May I call you John?

Do you mind if I call you Mary?

To be formal, use titles and surnames:

Mr Smith; Mrs Jones; Miss Smith

2- Addressing strangers:

There is no general word and most people use:

Excuse me

With a man, to be very formal, -or to show that you are inferior:

Sir

To be informal or rude:

Hey you; Mister

To be formal to a woman:

Madam; Miss

To call a teenager:

Young man; Miss / Madam

To call a young child:

Son / Sonny; Little girl; Dear

To call a policeman:

Officer

To call a waiter or barman:

Waiter; Barman

To call a waitress or barmaid:

Miss; Waitress

With a few others, use the name of the job:

Nurse; Doctor; Postman; Guard

3- Writing letters:

On the envelope, put both names, or use titles:

John Smith; Mary Jones

Mr John Smith; Miss Mary Jones

Mr J Smith; Miss M Jones

Starting the letter, to be formal:

Dear Mr Smith; Dear Miss Jones;

To be informal, use the first name:

Dear John; Dear Mary

To be very formal:

Dear Sir; Dear Madam

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2BAC WRITING: EFFECTS OF POPULATION GROWTH IN MOROCCO

EFFECTS OF POPULATION GROWTH IN MOROCCO

It's a fact that day by day population in Morocco is increasing, and this causes many social, economic, and environmental problems. The main purpose of this essay is to discuss the three main effects of overpopulation in Morocco.

The first major effect of overpopulation in Morocco is unemployment. First of all, there aren't enough sources of jobs in Morocco, so only the most prepared people get a job. This is a great social and economic problem because people who don't work get frustrated and can't support their families.

The second effect of overpopulation in Morocco is the low quality of public services. Natural resources, like water or food, aren't enough for so many people, so there is a lot of thirst and hunger in the country. Also, the level of education is quite low because there are a lot of children or young people who must study, and there are not enough schools or teachers. The same happens with health; hospitals aren't capable of giving attention to all the people who need it, so there are a lot of diseases.

The most significant effect of overpopulation in Morocco is the high level of pollution. Because a great number of people must go by cars, buses and taxis to their jobs at the same time, amazing traffic jams are caused. This, together with the noise caused by vehicles and people, causes a great amount of pollution. Also, every day people generate a lot of trash, and this pollutes both water and ground.

All the effects of over population that I have said make a cycle. For example, pollution causes diseases, and these diseases can't be attended because of the insufficient hospitals. That's why I think that we must find a way to organize all the people who live in this country, so we could live in a better environment and have a better quality of life. We must also learn to take care of the natural resources and think of those who are coming. If we don't stop spending our resources and polluting, the next generations will have a huge problem.

Finally, I think that Morocco needs to generate more sources of jobs, so everybody can work and satisfy their needs.

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2BAC WRITING: RABAT AND CASABLANCA: TRAFFIC JAMS

RABAT AND CASABLANCA: TRAFFIC JAMS

Rabat and Casablanca are modern cities but also have a modern problem: traffic jams. In the early mornings, and again in the evening, around 8 pm, the streets are crowded with cars, buses, taxis, and trucks. In this essay, I will explain the causes of jam in these two cities and discuss the effects of this problem.

Traffic problems in Rabat and Casablanca stem from several causes. The rapid economic growth has enabled most Moroccans to buy their own cars. This has put intense pressure on the road system which is very old and has not been able to keep up with the expansion in population. Another cause is the absence of any major public transport system such as modern buses, tramways or subways. Because of this, most workers in these two cities rely on hordes of old buses and taxis of every sort, thus adding to the congestion.

The resulting traffic jam has several adverse effects. First of all is the frustration and anger felt by road-users. This can result in tension and accidents, and, ironically, emergency vehicles may not even be able to reach the scenes of such accidents. Another effect is the waste of time spent in traffic. This lowers productivity at work and contributes to reduced time at school and with family.
There are also additional costs to these cities in terms of air pollution.

Road-users will need to cooperate with municipal authorities as they introduce measures to reduce congestion. However, most people in Rabat and Casablanca are confident that these two cities will still be an attractive place to live if the problems of traffic and road conditions are dealt with in more reasonable ways.

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2BAC WRITING: MOROCCANS AND FAST FOOD

MOROCCANS AND FAST FOOD

Why is fast-food becoming so popular in Morocco?

In the past people in Morocco used to eat healthy, freshly prepared food with their families in the home. Today however, many people, particularly young people, prefer to eat fast food such as hamburgers, fried chicken, shawarma, pizza or simply mlawi and harsha. There are many reasons why this change has occurred, but fast-food also has some serious effects on individuals and society.

There are many reasons for the popularity of fast food. One of the main reasons is the change in lifestyle. Many people in Morocco are working long hours, shifts, or long school days. They don’t have time to find ingredients or prepare good food. Women are now starting to work in Morocco, and this can result in less time being available for preparing family meals. Another cause is the huge number of young, affluent people in Morocco. The rapid development of the country has meant that young people, who comprise over 55% of the population, have money to spend. A third reason is advertising. Morocco is a very modern, free market country, with all forms of media such as the Internet and satellite television, and people like to try new products and different kinds of fast food, local or imported.

However, this change in diet can have some serious effects. One effect is on health. Many individuals in Morocco are becoming obese. These people will be less productive and have conditions such as heart diseases and diabetes. Another result of fast food is the loss of the family tradition of eating together. The weekly Friday gathering of the family around the big couscous dish is loosing ground in favour of sandwiches in snacks or mahlabas. Children and adults rarely eat together now, and thus get less opportunity to talk and discuss family matters. A further effect is economic. Although fast food is not very expensive, it costs more than cooking properly for yourself.

In conclusion, fast food, although it is convenient and tasty, can have serious health and social effects. People should learn to choose fast food carefully and remember the pleasure of eating good food in good company at home among family and friends.

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Letter to the Editor: Street Beggers

Letter to the Editor: Street Beggers

Letter writing: Formal Letter

Formal Letter types includes:

1- Letter to the editor

2- Application for a job

3-Business or official letter (for making enquiries, registering complaints, asking for and giving information, placing orders and sending replies.

Letter to the Editor ( a letter to the editor could be written to:)

·        Express an opinion about a hot issue

·        Complaint against a social problem

·        Refer to the situation / viewpoint that you wish to highlight

·        If it is a social problem the three major areas to be included are-

1.     causes of the problem

2.     effects of the problem

3.     solutions to the problem

·        conclude politely

Writing: (10 Points)

Write letter to the Editor of a newspaper suggesting how the problem of begging can be ended in your city.

20^th May 2014

The Editor

Al Ittihad Al Ichtiraki

Casablanca

Sir,

In an article in your notable newspaper you dealt with the problem of street beggars in our country and you invited the readers to participate with their opinions how to end this horrible phenomenon.

I shall be very grateful if you kindly consider these few lines and publish them in your esteemed paper.

Some beggars, no doubt, deserve our sympathy. They are handicapped. As a result, they are unable to earn their living. However, the shame is that most of the beggars in our streets are able-bodied and are in good health. Begging has become a profession for them. They find it the easiest way to earn their living. Some of them are criminals. They beg only to hide their crimes. This large-scale begging is an insult for our country.

Begging should be abolished by law. It should be made a punishable crime. The government and the Civil Society should open asylums for those beggars who are really helpless such as the disabled, the widows and the orphins. Able-bodied beggars should be forced to work. If they go without work, they must also go without food. We should have no sympathy for such impostors. We should not encourage them by giving them alms. The government, NGOs and all citizens can thus play a big role in ending this evil which stains our country.

Yours faithfully

JDonne

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ENGLISH TENSES THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE & THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

ENGLISH TENSES

THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE  & THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

EXERCISE   1    :    

Use either the Simple Present or the Present Continuous of the verbs given in parentheses.

1-Many qualified teachers (leave) ........................ the profession these days because of the terrible working conditions.

2-This week we (sell) ........................ these scarves for five dollars, although we (normally, charge) ........................ six dollars fifty for each.

3-I (never, hear) ........................ the telephone ring when I (be) ........................ in the attic.

4-Jack is lucky. He (listen) ........................ to Brahms's music live at the Albert Hall at this very moment while we (sit) ........................ here in the office listening to the BBC orchestra on the radio.

5-The dinner is nearly ready. Mum (taste) ........................ the soup now. Normally we  (wait) ........................ for Dad to arrive home, but we (eat) ........................ early today because we (go) ........................ to the theatre tonight.

6-Look! The waiter (wear) ........................ a stained shirt and they (not, collect)........................ the dirty plates. No wonder few people (come) ........................ here any more.

7-Today, three Serbian villages (mourn) ........................ the death of seventy local men in the last floods..

8-As a rule, I (wash) ........................ my car on Sunday at my mother's house, but today I (take) ........................ it to the car wash machine as I (not, have)........................ time to wash it myself.

9-Every year many people (move) ........................ from the North of England to the prosperous South.

10-This powdered pudding is strawberry flavour, but actually, it (not, taste) ........................ fruity at all.

11-      

A: I (always, see) ........................ Brian eating junk food like sweets and nuts. ................. he (ever, not, eat) ................. anything healthy, such as fruit or vegetables?

B: No. In addition, he (not, get) ........................ any exercise either.

12-The globe (get) ........................ warmer and warmer, which (raise) ........................ the sea-level.

13-The blood pressure of a healthy person (vary) ........................ with exercise and emotional stress.

14-Lasers (emit) ........................ a narrow, intense beam of light in a single direction.

15-Every year, I (fill)  ................... a few little bags with lavender and (put)........................ them in the drawers where I (keep) ........................ my linen because it (smell) ........................ so nice.

16-The grief we (experience) ........................ at this sad moment is indescribable.

17-What lovely quality this baby outfit is! It (feel) ........................ nice and thick.

18-Fresh strawberries (always, taste) ........................ good here. They (remind) ........................ me of home.

19-This week British Airways (send) ........................ thousands of people a voucher worth 20% off any flight to Europe.

20-      

A: What is that strange noise on the telephone line?

B: Sorry, Mum. I (use) ........................ the Internet.

21-Generally speaking, traffic (cause) ........................ pollution and the constant increase in traffic day by day (cause) ...................... more and more air pollution.

22-Paul (think) ........................ joining the European Union will lead to disaster, but I (not, agree) ........................ with him.

23-Leeds United (usually, play) ........................ in a white football strip, but today they (play) ........................ in green because their opponents' strip is white.

24-      

A: You (look) ........................ very worried. I (hope) ....................... nothing bad has happened!

B: Well, I've broken Grandma's favourite cup, and now I (think)....................... about how to explain it to her.

25My mother (not, like) ...................... anybody else in her kitchen while she (cook)................

26-Don't worry about your dog. The veterinary surgeon (feel) ........................ his legs to check that nothing is broken.

27-The restaurant is full of workmen. They (redecorate) ........................ it.

28-      

A: Where is Sandra?

B: She (smell) ........................ every perfume in the shop, but in fact, she (not, have)........................ enough money for any of them.

A:  Oh, that's typical of her! Whenever we (go) ........................ to the shops, she (try) ........................ on countless clothes, and then, (leave) ........................ without buying anything.

29-It's not fair! While I (work) ........................ here in rainy England, Kate and Richard (lie) ........................ on the beach in sunny South-Africa.

30-The National Health Service (not, provide) ........................ the necessary level of care at the moment due to the flu epidemic.

ANSWER KEY

EXERCISE   1    :    

1. are leaving

2. are selling/normally charge 

3.never hear/am

4.is listening/are sitting 

5.is tasting/wait/are eating/are going 

6.is wearing/aren't collecting/come

7.are mourning

8.wash/am taking/don't have

9.move

10.doesn't taste

11.always see/Doesn't...ever eat/doesn't get

12.is getting/is raising (raises)

13.varies

14.emit

15.fill/put/keep/smells  

16.are experiencing  

17.feels  

18.always taste/remind

19.is sending

20.am using

21.causes/is causing

22.thinks/don't agree

23.usually play/are playing

24.look/hope/am thinking

25.doesn't like/is cooking

26.is feeling

27.are redecorating

28.is smelling/doesn't have/go/tries/leaves

29.am working/are lying

30.isn't providing

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ENGLISH TENSES THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

ENGLISH TENSES

THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

A. USE

1. The Present Continuous tense is usually used to express continuing, ongoing actions which are taking place at the moment of speaking or writing. Those actions are already going on at the moment of speaking.

Take your umbrella with you, it's raining.
Right now, I'm going home.
The children are sleeping at the moment.

2. The Present Continuous tense can be used about future happenings.


What are you doing next week?
I'm travelling tomorrow.

B. SIGNAL WORDS / TIME MARKERS

now,
just,
at the moment,
look !, 
still
at 3 p.m.
right now,
at present,
today,
these days,
nowadays,
currently,
presently
in this moment
this year/ month/ week...,
tonight, tomorrow,
next week / month...,

C. STRUCTURE

Positive Structure:

I	am
You	are
He	is
She	is	working
It	is
We	are
They	are

Negative Structure:

I	am
You	are
He	is
She	is	not working
It	is
We	are
They	are

Question structure:

Am	I
Are	You
Is	He
Is	She	working?
Is	It
Are	We
Are	They

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