Language Skills II, Homework for Week 7

For homework, please:
1. Read about adverbs and adverbials here:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/about-adjectives-and-adverbs/adverbs-and-adverb-phrases-position
http://owl.excelsior.edu/grammar-essentials/parts-of-speech/adverbs/order-of-adverbs/
and complete the following exercises:
https://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/213.html
http://www.ihbristol.com/node/1396/take/1
https://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/211.html

2. Watch this clip from the Economist and complete the accompanying questions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKH8CeXSwlw&list=PL0KWoY2XZKw7qSZttx8oFVlmD4Rx5t3oy&index=19

 

1.       How does the monarchist define the word apolitical?

2.       According to the republican, how does the monarchy instill elitism in British society?

3.       How does the monarchist counter this claim?

4.       What does the republican say has been perpetuated by “one family in the service of the politicians”? What does this informal British expression mean?

3. Watch this clip from the BBC and complete the accompanying questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk-pGA19bAs

1.       What does the word evict mean?

2.       Who are the most likely to receive help?

3.       What does the expression “council-run” mean?

4.       How is the “face of homelessness” changing?

5.       Why are Lucy Surridge and her children in the hostel?

6.       What is London’s poorest borough? This borough has been overwhelmed by what three factors?

7.       How does the situation in England compare with Scotland and Wales?

4. Read through this article: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/Top-10-Interview-Questions-Prep
and find two sample job adverts from this website that would interest you: http://www.indeed.co.uk