Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Here are some sample TOEFL test questions for the advanced level.

Q1: _____ his illness, John continued to play rugby.
Despite
Although
Even though



Q2: After many peace corps teachers return to the States, ___________ professional English teachers.
often they become
they often become
and often become



Q3: _______ that the American Indian crossed a land bridge into North America from what is now Russia.
It is considered
It is thought
It was thought 



Q4: None of the students _____ a car.
has
have
have got



Q5: _______ the Depression, individual stock ownership was common in the United States.

It was during
By the time of
Because



Q6: Never before _____ as rapidly, as during the last three decades.
communications have developed
have communications developed
have developed communications



Q7: It is not yet clearly understood _________ cause obesity.
why eating too many hamburgers can
why can eating too many hamburgers
eating too many hamburgers can








 

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Does speaking English make you fat?

 30.6% Of Americans Are Obese, Compared To 3.2% Of Japanese And Koreans


The USA has the highest percentage of obese people in the world, followed by Mexico 24.2%. The top seven countries include the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand - all English-speaking countries!

Let's eat! 

Friday, September 24, 2010

Gerund versus Infinitive Quiz

"To do" or "not to do"? or is it "doing"?


1. What do you recommend _____________ in New York?  (do)
2. Julian wants a new car, but he can't afford __________   one this year. (buy)
3. Jack tried _________ me, but he couldn't.  (help)
4. Brent is looking forward to _______ a short break next month. (take)
5. Karen was real hungry, so she stopped __________ a quick snack. (have)

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Is English scary?

Just hang on for a wild ride!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Idiom Fun!

Use these words one time in the following phrases:
blind, busy, clear, cunning, fresh, light, old, quiet, slippery, stubborn

1. As __________ as a fox
2. As __________ as a daisy
3. As __________ as a mouse
4. As _________ as a bat
5. As _________ as an eel
6. As _________ as a bee
7. As _________ as a mule
8. As _________ as the hills
9. As _________ as a feather
10. As ________ as a bell

Saturday, September 18, 2010

How does this thing work?

Where are the smiles? Enjoying this blog is supposed to be fun!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Fall Semester Begins at Perimeter!

We're off and running! For more pictures, checkout the slideshow at the right.