EF p 194. A Proposal. Writing. Cloze

A proposal to increase the number of students

Introduction
The King James Language School is a successful business (1)___________ attracts a reasonable number of students every year. (2)_____________, the school managers think that these numbers could be increased, (3)____________ we carried out a satisfaction survey with existing students. The (4)____________ of this proposal is to suggest a range of improvements to the classes and facilities at the school in (5)_____________ to attract new customers. 

The classes
(6)_____________ general, students rate the quality of teaching very highly. (7)______________, there are some criticisms about class size and the length of classes. (8)____________ regards class size, we suggest that there (9)____________ never be more than 12 students in a class. (10)__________ class duration, lessons officially last an hour, but in (11)____________ they are usually only 45 minutes because (12)___________ latecomers. (13)____________ a result, we propose that all students (14)___________ arrive more than five minutes late should have to wait (15)__________ the next break for admittance. 

The self-study centre
It is generally (16)____________ that the self-study centre, (17)_________ useful, has two major drawbacks. There are not enough computers, and at peak times they are always occupied. In (18)____________, the centre closes at 7 p.m., so students who come to the later classes cannot use the centre (19)____________ all. (20)_____________ address these issues, we suggest, firstly, (21)_____________ more computers, and secondly, extending the opening hours (22)___________ 9 p.m.
The cafeteria
The cafeteria was recently (23)_____________ by vending machines for drinks and snacks. (24)_______________ there’s no doubt that people often had to wait quite a long time (25)___________ be served, feedback shows that most students greatly prefer to have a cafeteria (26)___________ the premises. Our final proposal is that the cafeteria should be reopened, serving (27)___________ healthy snacks and hot meals.

Conclusion
Overall, the majority of students currently attending courses at King James are positive about the school and (28)___________ facilities. We strongly believe that (29)___________ the suggested changes were implemented, student numbers (30)___________ be increased by as (31)___________ as 10%.

 

 

 

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EF p 81. 10 Small Ways to Lead an Anti-Capitalist Life. Mediation. Cloze

Write an article for the school website featuring a list of practical ways to promote conscious consumption. To gather ideas, you have engaged your social media followers by asking them to share examples of everyday actions that reflect non-capitalist or anti-consumerist lifestyles. From the responses, you have selected the 10 most compelling or unique ideas to highlight in your article. Ensure the piece is informative, engaging, and encourages readers to adopt more mindful consumption habits.

This is the list you have compiled to write the article: 

10 Small Ways to Lead an Anti-capitalist Life

1 Freecycle as much as possible 

2 Leave stuff outside for your neighbours 

3 Make your own clothes 

4 Forget the gym

5 Make your own spreadable butter

6 Stop buying cleaning products 

7 Go online, then visit the library 

8 Get an allotment 

9 Don’t drive 

10 Use your TV remote 

Sample answer:

10 Easy Steps to Live a Life Against Capitalism

When I asked for ideas about non-capitalist living, I received a deluge (1)_________ responses. Many people said that even small actions gave them a (2)___________ of purpose and control.

1. Give Away Unwanted Items

(3)___________ of being lumbered (4)____________ things you (5)__________ longer need, you can pass them (6)__________ through platforms (7)__________ Freecycle or Freegle. Everything (8)__________ furniture to knick-knacks can find a new home this way.

2. Share with Your Community

In some areas, people leave unwanted books, clothes, and even food in shared spaces (9)___________ others can take them. Within hours, these items become useful (10)_________ someone (11)____________, reducing waste and encouraging generosity.

3. Create Your (12)________ Clothing

Some people prefer making their own clothes (13)_________ than buying from big shops. This (14)________, they avoid supporting child labour, toxic chemicals, and animal cruelty in the fashion industry.

4. Exercise Outdoors

For those (15)___________ used to pay for gym memberships, the experience often felt artificial, with air laced (16)___________ sweat and loud music creating a materialistic atmosphere. Now, they choose to jog in the park, avoiding mirrors and the need to pump (17)___________ your ego.

5. Make Your Own Butter Spread

A small (18)__________ useful contribution is mixing butter with oil (19)___________ make it easier to spread. This reduces waste, avoids plastic packaging, and cuts (20)________ on palm oil, (21)_________ contributes to deforestation.

6. Use Simple Cleaning Products

After a watershed moment, some people replace store-bought cleaning products (22)___________ simple mixtures of vinegar and water or bicarbonate of soda. These natural options are cheaper and better for the environment.

7. Borrow Books Instead of Buying

Instead of always buying books, many people first search online, read reviews, and (23)__________ borrow them from the library. This saves money, reduces waste, and supports local libraries.

8. Grow Your Own Food

Gardening provides fresh vegetables, improves health, and builds a sense of community. Some gardeners even share extra produce from their allotments (24)________  neighbours, making their areas more self-sufficient.

9. Reduce Car Use

Some people choose (25)___________ to own a car. They rely (26)__________ bicycles and public transport, avoiding petrol use, air pollution, and traffic problems.

10. Mute TV Adverts

A simple but clever habit is turning (27)_________ the sound during adverts to avoid consumer pressure. (28)_________ constant advertising, people can make (29)_______ thoughtful spending choices.

These small but meaningful actions challenge consumer culture and promote a more mindful way of living. (30)__________ ones would you like to try?

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pass something  on (to somebody) ​to give something to somebody else, especially after receiving it or using it yourself.

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 Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. 

I passed your message on to my mother. 

Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers.

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