CONVERSATION

On the verge of !!!
Daniel	I heard that you performed very well in this program. You are going to be one pillar of our company in the near future.
Megan	It's my duty as an employee to carry it out. I receive help from several departments while the whole matter was on the verge of failure. Most importantly, we didn't lose heart, but believed we could succeed at last.
Daniel	Never give up, then we can defeat our rivals, no matter how strong they are. Stick to your faith, we can overcome adversity successfully. Good job, Megan !
Megan	Thanks for your praise. I will believe in myself as I did this time and keep on my work. Moreover, I realized teamwork is the key to success.

Explanation :

On the verge of - Close to

Example : I was on the verge of calling the doctor when he suddenly got better.

Fill me in on the task !!!
Michelle	Don't remind me. I know I look terrible. It was an awfully long flight.
Lindsay	We have work to do, but if you need a day to recover from jet lag, we can start tomorrow.
Michelle	I can start immediately. Fill me in on the task.
Lindsay	OK. I need you to brief me on our new item PUR038 before we make a presentation to Topcraft Co. The deadline is next Monday. You get to pick your own team.
Michelle	I'll get right on it.
Lindsay	Good. Keep me posted.

Explanation :

Fill sb in - to give someone extra or missing information

Example : I filled her in on the latest gossip.

ENGLISH ERROR IDENTIFICATIONS CAN YOU FIND THEM?

One of these parts contains an error.
1.		There were marks on the snow but it were unrecognizable.
2.		He lead me to the rear of the shop where more goods werestacked.
3.		The branch struck him hard and lay him unconscious.
4.		The sudden noise frightened the baby and made it to cry.
5.		The dog wagged it's tail when it saw me approaching.
6.		There was signs of neglect showing that no one was living there.
7.		After a few moment, the woman opened the window andlooked out curiously.
8.		Can you write an article to be include in the next issue of the magazine ?
9.		Decided to leave, I packed my clothes and left a note to say I had gone.
10.		One of the former student donated a large sum of money to the school. Answers 1.     There were marks on the snow but they were unrecognizable. 2.     He led me to the rear of the shop where more goods were stacked. 3.     The branch struck him hard and laid him unconscious. 4.     The sudden noise frightened the baby and made it cry. 5.     Te dog wagged its tail when it saw me approaching. 6.     There were signs of neglect showing that no one was living there. 7.     After a few moments, the woman opened the window and looked out curiously. 8.     Can you write an article to be included in the next issue of the magazine ? 9.     Deciding to leave, I packed my clothes and left a note to say I had gone. 10.   One of the former students donated a large sum of money to the school.

Pearls of the ocean

English Class on 20th June 2014

Standard 1-6 Every Friday 8.30 am - 10.15 am

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A bad tree does not yield good apples.	A bad parent does not raise good children.
A bad workman blames his tools.	Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill.
A bird in hand is worth two in a bush.	It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.
A broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound.	Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.
A burden of one's own choice is not felt.	Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.
A burnt child dreads the fire.	A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.
A cat has nine lives.	1) Cats can survive many accidents because they land on their feet without injury. 2) Nine lives = 3 years to play, 3 years to stray, 3 years to stay.
A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.	The strength of a group depends on each individual member.
A change is as good as a rest.	A change in routine is often as refreshing as a break or a holiday.
A dry March, a wet April and a cool May fill barn and cellar and bring much hay.	Harvest predictions are made according to the weather.
A fault confessed is half redressed.	Confession is the beginning of forgiveness.
A flower blooms more than once.	If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.
A fool and his money are (soon) easily parted.	A foolish person usually spends money carelessly.
A fool at forty is a fool forever.	If a person hasn't matured by the age of 40, they never will.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.	Someone who helps you when you are in trouble is a real friend.
A friend to all is a friend to none.	Someone who is a friend to everyone makes none of them feel special.
A friend's eye is a good mirror.	A real friend will tell you the truth.
A good example is the best sermon.	Giving a good example is better than giving advice.
A good beginning makes a good end.	If a task is carefully planned, there's a better chance that it will be well done.
A good conscience is a soft pillow.	You sleep well when you have nothing to be guilty about.
A guilty conscience needs no accuser.	If you know that you have done something wrong, you don't need anyone to tell you that you're guilty.
A hungry belly has no ears.	A hungry person is totally concentrated on their need for food and nothing else interests them.
A hungry wolf is fixed to no place.	A desperate person will go from place to place in order to satisfy their needs.

RAMADHAN MUBARAK

Can you find the errors?

One of these parts contains an error.       1.   There were marks on the snow but it were unrecognizable.       2.   He lead me to the rear of the shop where more goods werestacked.       3.   The branch struck him hard and lay him unconscious.       4.   The sudden noise frightened the baby and made it to cry.       5.   The dog wagged it's tail when it saw me approaching.       6.   There was signs of neglect showing that no one was living there.       7.   After a few moment, the woman opened the window andlooked out curiously.       8.   Can you write an article to be include in the next issue of the magazine ?       9.   Decided to leave, I packed my clothes and left a note to say I had gone.       10.   One of the former student donated a large sum of money to the school.     Answers 1.     There were marks on the snow but they were unrecognizable. 2.     He led me to the rear of the shop where more goods were stacked. 3.     The branch struck him hard and laid him unconscious. 4.     The sudden noise frightened the baby and made it cry. 5.     Te dog wagged its tail when it saw me approaching. 6.     There were signs of neglect showing that no one was living there. 7.     After a few moments, the woman opened the window and looked out curiously. 8.     Can you write an article to be included in the next issue of the magazine ? 9.     Deciding to leave, I packed my clothes and left a note to say I had gone. 10.   One of the former students donated a large sum of money to the school.

Can you find the errors in these sentences

1.		He was quite amusing when he heard what had happened.
2.		Turn left by the crossroads when you reach it.
3.		He has been working here for sometimes.
4.		He stopped to see if he could picked up the trail.
5.		Although he jumped aside, but the stone hit him.
6.		I decided to climbed to the top of the hill to get a betterview.
7.		He jumped down after shouted a warning to those standingbelow.
8.		After a few minutes, I look up and saw that it was getting dark.
9.		I saw the blind man crossed the busy road without anyhelp.
10.		The robber gave the victim with a hard blow. Answers 1.     He was quite amused when he heard what had happened. 2.     Turn left at the crossroads when you reach it. 3.     He has been working here for some times. 4.     He stopped to see if he could pick up the trail. 5.    Although he jumped aside, yet the stone hit him. 6.     I decided to climb to the top of the hill to get a better view. 7.     He jumped down after shouting a warning to those standing below 8.     After a few minutes, I looked up and saw that it was getting dark. 9.     I saw the blind man crossing the busy road without any help. 10.   The robber gave the victim a hard blow.

An unforgettable experience

An  unforgettable  experience

Carrying a passenger on a bicycle is an offence punishable by law. Everyone knows that but still some of us do it.I had done it many times before until something happened to teach me never to do it again. It was not the police. Rather it was an unforgettable, and unpleasant, experience. It happened one evening when my friend Segaran and I wanted to go and visit another friend who lived some distance away. I had a bicycle. Segaran did not. So, as usual, he sat side-saddle on the horizontal bar of the bicycle while I pedalled. We had done it many times before, so it should not be any problem. Near my friend's house, we got onto a gravel path made slippery by the recent rain. Still we managed to wobble along, thoroughly enjoying the rough ride. As we passed by a stream, I made the mistake of going too near the bank. The rain had softened the soil and it could not hold our combined weight. One moment we were going along merrily, the next we were tumbling head over heels into the stream as the bank gave way beneath us. Splash! Splash! Splash! We plunged into the river bicycle first, followed by Segaran, then me. Normally the stream is only a few centimetres deep with clear water. When we fell in, it was a metre deep with foul black water. The water prevented us from getting badly injured but we also had to pay the price of gulping some of it. It tasted horrible. Segaran got the worst of it for being sandwiched between the bicycle and me, but it was not too bad. We had only a few cuts and bruises. Our pride was far more hurt. We retrieved ourselves and the bicycle from the stream. We were both dirty and soaking wet. Obviously we were in no condition to visit anyone. So we decided to go home. We walked all the way home. I had to push the bicycle because its front wheel was bent out of shape. From that moment I vowed never to carry anyone on a bicycle again. Never again do I want to be dirty and wet with cuts and bruises all over my body. Once was enough.

gravel small rounded stones, often mixed with sand wobble shake or move from side to side in a way that shows a lack of balance tumble to fall quickly without control MORE EXERCISES! ON VOCABULARIES 1.   It never pays off to abrogate the defense treaty.                     (A) establish   (B) uphold     (C) annul       (D) bolster                   2.   Beware of the abrupt turn in the road ahead.                     (A) laggard   (B) easy     (C) sudden       (D) leisurely                   3.   The doctor advised the patient to abstain from smoking.                     (A) do without   (B) be absorbed in     (C) go with       (D) admit of                   4.   No one could solve such an abstruse problem.                     (A) complex   (B) lucid     (C) abstemious       (D) absurd                   5.   Defeated, the ex-champion fell into the abyss of despair.                     (A) firmament   (B) ecstasy     (C) gulf       (D) paradise                   6.   To accelerate growth, they work harder than ever.                     (A) speed up   (B) retard     (C) accede       (D) hamper                   7.   Without an accomplice the burglar could not have broken into the house.                     (A) foe   (B) confederate     (C) servant       (D) trivia                   8.   The gentleman was accosted by a beggar who demanded money.                     (A) greeted   (B) overlooked     (C) shunned       (D) outraged                   9.   The manager has reached the acme of his career.                     (A) ebb   (B) apex ; peak     (C) base       (D) downfall                   10.   All the members acquiesced in his resignation.                     (A) assented to   (B) disagreed with     (C) balked at       (D) dissented from

Answers1C   2C   3A   4A   5C   6A   7B   8A   9B   10A