English assignment

Exercise 4 page 11

I come from quite a large family the great thing about a large
family is that you never feel lonely because there is always
someone to talk to.
My older brother James is a university professor his hobby is
reading geek philosophy I am the artistic one in the family.
I am a graphic designer. my twin brother Seth is a practical one
He is a carpenter and he can do amazing things With wood it’s
skill I really admire.
but my younger sister Kate is the most Successful of us all she is a
managing director of a huge company.
she is Responsible for more than 250 workers of course she has a
big salary which we are all a little jealous of but in the end money
doesn’t matter.
the important thing is that we all support each other.

Exercise 2 page 13
1.It doesn’t matter how rushed he is Jaiver Always get things
finished on time.
Javier Is able to meet tight deadlines.

2.Working with Selena is great she always Seems to

encourage her colleagues to do well.
Selena Brings out the best in other people.

3.Even when things are really hectic Dimitri is able

to stay relaxed.
Dimitri Stays calm under pressure.

4.Seiko Is at her Best when she is huddled Over her

calculator working on numbers.
Seiko It’s good with numbers.

5.My mother helps at the local nursing home although She

doesn’t get paid.
My mother Does volunteer work.
6.Allison is so positive she thinks anything is possible.
Allison has a “can do” attitude.

7.Jorge really excels when he is working as a part of a group.

Jorge Is a Team player.

8.Yeon-oo Wanted to travel, so she could work when she

was only 55.
Yeon-oo Retired early.

9.Recheal doesn’t need any guidance she always manages to

think of what to do on her own.
Recheal Is a self-starter.

10. After working as a salesman for 10 years Fernando is a

sales manager at last.
Fernando Has been promoted.

Exercise 2 page 18
1. Miranda’s been on sick leave for the last three weeks.

2. He is only 50 but he’s decided to retire early from his job.

3. Peter makes a good living as an independent financial

consultant.

4. Angela works the night shift so she Sometimes has to sleep

during the day.

5. They closed down the factory and laid off my uncle.

6. David quit his job to care for his son.

Exercise 4 page 25
 1.Nearly all the students took part in the survey.

2.You should never take good health for granted.

3.A Korean company has taken over the old factory.

4.I tried it for a month, but I didn’t really take to that new
diet.

5.The use of electric cars has never really taken out in the
USA.

6.It didn’t worry me at all, I took it all in stride.

Exercise 7 page 28
1.It’s very hard to take in all this information.

2. Marco’s relaxed about what happened he took it all in stride.

3. Mr.Leister Is going to take over the Detroit branch.

4. I’m taking part in demonstration against the war.

5. Dan took to his finance’s Parents as soon as he met them.

6. Bling soccer has never really taken off in the US.