Rabu, 11 Mei 2011

Writing Conditional Sentence

1. If you had taken my advice, you could have a job.
2. I would have had less trouble if I heard your advice.
3. If anyone had asked me about it, I would have told the truth.
4. Our dog Saki would have barked if he had heard the strange noise.
5. If I had been in your place, I would accept Mr. Roy to offer.
6. Bill wouldn’t say anything if he didn’t have your permission.
7. If you had followed my instructions, you wouldn’t fail in your exam.
8. You wouldn’t have lost your money if you did have invest it.
9. If John have taken better care of his car, it would have saved his life.
10. We couldn’t have gone on our trip if we didn’t lost our money.
11. If you left only your house earlier, you don’t be late to come here.
12. I would have been much better if I have had drink my medichine.
13. If my watch hadn’t been five minutes slow, I wouldn’t come too late.
14. Thing would have been different, if you want to followed me.
15. If I had been born a century ago, I would to be a author like Anais Nin.

Using The Word Unless In Conditions

1. If you don’t leave immediately, I will call a policeman.
Unless you leave immediately, I will call a policeman.
2. Fred wouldn’t do that if he didn’t have your permission.
Fred wouldn’t do that unless he had your permission.
3. I won’t bother to call you if I dont hear from Mr. Brown.
I wont bother to call you unless I hear from Mr. Brown.
4. If you didn’t agree with him, Charles wouldn’t even suggest it.
Unless you agreed with him, Charles wouldn’t even suggest.
5. We can write to Mr. Suzuki if he doesn’t send us his address.
We can write to Mr. Suzuki unless he sending us his address.
6. If you don’t study harder, you’re going to fail the examination.
Unless you study harder, you’re going to fail the examination.
7. I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes.
I wouldn’t have believed it unless I had seen it with my own eyes.
8. If she doesn’t start the letter now, she’ll have to do it tomorrow.
Unless she start the letter now, she’ll have to do it tomorrow.
9. The lawyer wouldn’t say that if he didn’t have strong evidence.
The lawyet wouldn’t say that unless he had been strong evidence.
10. If you don’t invest you money wisely, you will lost all of it.
Unless you invest your money wisely, you will lost all of it.
11. I won’t say anything if Smith doesn’t bring up the matter himself.
I won’t say anything unless Smith brought up the matter himself.
12. If no more guests come, there will be enough food for everyone.
Unless no more guests are coming, there will be enough food for everyone.
13. Our dog wouldn’t have barked if he hadn’t heard a strange noise.
Our dog wouldn’t have barked unless he had been heard strange noise.

Unreal Conditions : Past

1. If George (have) the money, he would have lent it to me.
If George had had the money, he would have lent it to me.
2. I would have spoken to Frank if I (see) him yesterday.
I would have spoken to Frank if I had seem him yesterday.
3. If the weather (be) better, we would have left Friday morning.
If the weather had been better, we would have left Friday morning.
4. Alice would have told you the truth if you (ask) her about it.
Alice would have told you the truth if you had asked her about it.
5. If you (study) a little harder, you would have passed the test.
If you had studyed a little harder, you would have passed the test.
6. I could have lent you some money if I (spend, not) everything.
I could have lent you some money if I hadn’t spent everything.
7. If three (be) any complaints, we would have heard about them.
If three had been any complaints, we would have heard about them.
8. We would have gone with Fred last Friday if he (invite) us.
We would have gone with Fred last Friday if he had invited us.
9. If you (ask, only) me, I could easily have given you the answer.
If you only had asked me, I could easily have given you the answer.
10. Bill would have taken more photographs if he (had) more film.
Bill would have taken more photographs if he had had more film.
11. If Tom (be) here yesterday, he would have been able to advise us.
If Tom had been here yesterday, he would have been able to advise us.
12. We would have bought that house if the price (be) a little lower.
We would have bought that house if the price had been a little lower.
13. If they (need) any help with the work, they would have called us.
If they had needed any help with the work, they would have called us.

Unreal Conditions: Present and Future

1. If I (have) the day off tomorrow, I would go to the beach.
If I had the day off tomorrow, I would go to the beavh.
2. If I (have) a million dollars right now, I would retire.
If I had a million dollars rigth now, I would retire.
3. If I (be) the mayor of this city, I would change certain things.
If I were the mayor of this city, I would change certain things.
4. If that man (work) harder, he could earn more money.
If that man worked harder, he could earn more money.
5. I would gladly tell you the answer, if I only (know) it myself.
I would gladly tell you the answer, if I only knew it myself.
6. If Don and I (have) enough money, we would buy a house.
If Don and I had enough money, we would buy a house.
7. If the weather (be) better right now, we could go for a walk.
If the weather were better right now, we could go for a walk.
8. That student would get much higher marks if he (study) harder.
That student would get much higher marks if he studyed harder.
9. If Mr. Smith (call) me, I would explain everything to him.
If Mr. Smith called me, I would explain everything to him.
10. Mr Moore would give up teaching if he (enjoy, not) it so much.
Mr. Moore would give up teaching if he not enjoyed it so much.
11. If I (be) in your place, I would accept Mr. Anderson’s offer.
If I were in your place, I would accept Mr. Anderson’s offer.
12. Poeple would understand you better if you (speak) more carefully.
Poeple would understand you better if you spoke more carefully.

Selasa, 05 April 2011

How to increase your TOEFL score

The Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL, evaluates the ability of an individual to use and understand English in an academic setting. It sometimes is an admission requirement for non-native English speakers at many English-speaking colleges and universities. Additionally, institutions such as government agencies, licensing bodies, businesses, or scholarship programs may require this test. A TOEFL score is valid for two years and then will no longer be officially reported[1] since a candidate's language proficiency could have significantly changed since the date of the test.[citation needed] Colleges and universities usually consider only the most recent TOEFL score.
The TOEFL test is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is administered worldwide. The test was first administered in 1964 and has since been taken by more than 23 million students. The test was originally developed at the Center for Applied Linguistics under the direction of Stanford University applied linguistics professor Dr. Charles A. Ferguson.[2]
Policies governing the TOEFL program are formulated with advice from a 16-member board. Board members are affiliated with undergraduate and graduate schools, 2-year institutions and public or private agencies with an interest in international education. Other members are specialists in the field of English as a foreign or second language.
The TOEFL Committee of Examiners is composed of 12 specialists in linguistics, language testing, teaching or research. Its main responsibility is to advise on TOEFL test content. The committee helps ensure the test is a valid measure of English language proficiency reflecting current trends and methodologies.
How to increase your TOEFL score...
1) Root word, prefixes, suffixes
Every time you memorize a word, you merely capture the image and order your mind “hey, whenever you see this word, it means this and this”. Of course, your mind would say “Sir yessir”, but soon will forget after some time. Now, is it much better if you tell your mind “hey this word means this and this because of this and this” And it’s where the root word comes in.
In English, words are composed of 3 basic components: root words, prefixes and suffixes. Root word is the basic part which define the meaning of the word. For example, bio- life, aut- or auto- self, dic- or dict- say, are root words that you commonly see. Prefix is part that is connected at the beginning of the word which would change its meaning. And in the contrary, suffix is part that is connected at the end of the word which would also change its meaning.

2) Listen to the radio
If you have trouble with the listening section, here is an easy and effortless way to improve your skill. Turn on your radio, or any channel on TV that speaks English only 24/7. Even though you don’t understand what it is saying, just keep it on.
The key here is that you eventually will “absorb” the language. Your brain will adjust to the new sound and improve your listening skill, or sharpen it if you’ve already been familiar with the language. We all know that those who live in a foreign country eventually will be able to listen and understand its native language, if they stay there long enough. The same idea applies here, what you’re doing is basically manipulating an environment where you constantly have to face with the unfamiliar language.

3) Read
Probably some of you will not like it, but i apologize, until now, there is no shorter way to increase your vocabulary as rapidly as reading.
There are tons of opportunities for you to read everyday. The most common ( and obvious) way is reading books. Just pick one that you like, and read them. Remember, you do not want to bore yourself to death. Another alteration of books would be news and magazines, or online articles. If you’re reading my article, great job! Keep this up and you’ll be better at no time.

4) Word of the day
Other than the words that you collected from reading, a word of the day can be a great way to expand your vocabulary even further. Pick one word that you heard everyday and write it down. If you are too busy to do so, subscribe to Dictionary.com, they will send a new word everyday straight to your inbox, with its meaning, origin, root word, etc.. Also, as you learn by studying root word, your vocabulary will exponentially increase. And I assure you, 100 points on the TOEFL IBT should be a cake.
Many force themselves to learn 5 to 10 new words per day. And worse, they do not learn, they memorize, which in my opinion is the biggest mistake of all time. I say this to everyone i know, and can’t stress this enough, Memorize As Least As Possible. Once in a while, you will have to, but minimize the chance. How long can you possibly remember the things you memorize? 1 month, or say 3 months. After a period of time, you will forget. But if you learn the word, then you would greatly extend the time, possibly 1 year or so.

5) Music
When do you listen to music? During work, on the way to school, on the bus, before bed, in the morning, in the afternoon, during break,…? You listen to songs all day long. So why don’t we turn it into a way to improve our listening ( and a bit reading) skill at the same time? Shall we?
First, pick some English songs that you like, and google for its lyrics. Read the lyrics and look up for any new word that you find. As you listen to the song, these words eventually will stick in your head =] You even can sing-a-long to practice your pronunciation.

Please excuse for my English. Feel free to comment if you find any mistakes or any parts that is confusing. I’d greatly appreciate it.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOEFL

Verb to Complement

1. The teacher decided (to accept) the paper.
2. They appreciate (having) this information.
3. His father doesn’t approve of his (going) to Europe.
4. We found it very difficult (to reach) a decision.
5. Donna is interrested in (opening) a bar.
6. George has intention of (leaving) the city now.
7. We are cager (to return) to school in the fall.
8. You would be better off (buying) the car.
9. She refused (to accept) the gift.
10. Mary regrets (being) teh one to have to tell him.
11. George pretended (to be) sick yesterday.
12. Carles hopes (to finish) his thesis this year.
13. They agreed (to leave) early.
14. Helen was Anxious (to tell) her family about her promotion.
15. We are not ready (to stop) this reearch at this time.
16. Henry shouldn’t risk (driving) so fast.
17. We demands (to know) what is going on.
18. She is looking forwaard to (returning) to her country.
19. There is no excuse for (leaving) the room in this condition.
20. Gerald returned to his home after (leaving) the game.

Verb Agreement

1. Neither Bill nor Marry (is) going to the play tonight.
2. Anything (is) better than going to another movie tonight.
3. Skating (are) becoming more popular every day.
4. A number of reporters (was) at the conference yesterday.
5. Everybody who (has) a fever must go home immediately.
6. Your glasses (were) on the bureau last night.
7. There (were) some poeple at the meeting last night.
8. The committe (has) already reached a decision.
9. A pair of jeans (were) in the washing machine in this morning.
10. Each student (has) answered the first three question.
11. Either John or his wife (makes) breakfast each morning.
12. After she had perused the material, the secretary decided that everything (was) in order.
13. The crowd at the basketball game (was) wild with excitement.
14. A pack of wild dogs (have) frightened all the ducks away.
15. The jury (is) trying to reach a decision.
16. The army (has) eliminated this section of the training tet.
17. The number of students who have withdrawn from class this quarter (are) appaling.
18. There (have) been too many interruptions in this class.
19. Every elementary school teacher (has) to take this examination.
20. Neither Jill nor her parents (have) seen this movie before.

Selasa, 08 Maret 2011

Present Perfect

1. Mr. Harris has taught Enghlish at this school for five years.
2. I have written three or four letters to that company.
3. The student in the class have done those two lesson already.
4. I have knew Professor Moore for more than twelve years.
5. Richard has took three course in Enghlish at this school.
6. Those steps are dangerous. I have fell on them several times.
7. Mr. Kramer have been in the United States for three years.
8. The janitor has already shut to the back door.
9. The students have read all of the stories in that book.
10. Marjorie has chosssen ad pretty dress in the party.
11. I have spoke to my boss about the problem several times.
12. Tat tree has grown at least five feet since last year.
13. Miss King has spent over eighteen hundred dollar since May.
14. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have bought a new house in the North Plains.
15. The real estate agent have sold the Smith’s old house.
16. Charles has had a bad cold for a whole week.
17. I’m sorry, I have forgot for that name book.
18. We have already heard that new song several times.
19. Mr. Wilson insn’t here. He has gone out of town for the weekend.
20. Mr. Kennedy has wore his blue suit to the office only twice.
21. I have sat in this same seat since the first day of classes.
22. The money in isn’t in this drawer. Someone have stolen it!
23. Up to now, I have understood every lesson in the book.
24. We have had absolutely no trouble with our car so far.
25. No one have found that’s girls purse and gloves yet.
26. The weather have been very warm ever since last Thursday.
27. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Brown have had lunch already.
28. I have seen the EmpireState Building hundreds of times.
29. We have already spoke to the director and has given him the messages.
30. Grandmother has never flown in an airplane before.
31. You have tore your shirt! There’s a hole in the left sleeve.
32. I have already read the costumer’s letter and have written a reply for him.

50 Irregular Verbs

Infinitive  Past Tense  Past Participle = Makna

1. abide  abode  abode = tinggal
2. arise  arose  arose = muncul
3. awake  awoke/awaked  awoke/awaked = membangunkan
4. be  was, were  been = ada
5. bear  bore  borne, born = menderita
6. beat  beat  beaten = memukul
7. become  became  become = menjadi
8. befall  befell  befallen = menimpa
9. begin  began  begun = memulai
10. behold  beheld  beheld = melihat
11. bend  bent  bent = membengkok
12. bereave  bereft  bereft = merampas
13. beseech  besought  besought = memohon
14. betake  betook  betaken = pergi
15. bid  bade  bidden = mengundang, memohon
16. bind  bound  bound = mengikat
17. bide  bode  bidden = menawarkan
18. blow  blew  blowen = menghembus
19. break  broke - broken = mematahkan, memecahkan
20. breed  bred  bred = memelihra
21. build  built  built = membangun
22. bring  brought  brought = membawa
23. burn  burnt  burnt = membakar
24. buy  bought  bought = membeli
25. catch  caught  caught = menangkap
26. come  came  come = datang
27. dig  dug  dug = menggali
28. do  did  done = berbuat
29. draw  drew  drawn = menggambar
30. drink  drank  drunk = minum
31. drive  drove  driven = mengendarai
32. eat  ate  eaten = makan
33. fall  fell  fallen = jatuh, turun
34. feel  felt  felt = merasa, merasakan
35. find  foud  found = mendapat
36. fly  flew  flown = menerbangkan
37. forget  forgot  forgotten = lupa, melupakan
38. get  got  got = mendapatkan
39. give  gave  given = memberi
40. go  went  gone = pergi
41. know  knew  known = mengetahu, mengerti
42. meet  met  met = bertemu
43. make  made  made = membuat
44. pay  paid  paid = membayar
45. redo  redid  redone = memperbaiki ulang
46. sleep  slept  slept = tidur
47. tell  told  told = menceritakan, memberitahukan
48. win  won  won = memenangkan
49. wring  wrung  wrung = memulai
50. write  wrote  written = menulis

30 Things In My Desk

1. Pen = Pulpen
2. Pencil = Pensil
3. Eraser = Penghapus
4. Coloring pencil = Pensil warna
5. Stabillo = Stabilo
6. Dictionary = Kamus
7. Laptop = Komputer jinjing
8. Internet modem = Modem internet
9. Mouse = Mouse
10. Calculator = Kalkulator
11. Books = Buku buku
12. Magazine = Majalah
13. Novel = Novel
14. A vas of flowers = Bunga bunga dalam vas
15. Mini lamp = Lampu kecil
16. Handphone = Ponsel / telepon genggam
17. Earphone = Earphone
18. Newspaper = Koran
19. Glue = Lem
20. Scissor = Gunting
21. Small mirror = Cermin kecil
22. Papers = Kertas-kertas
23. Flashdisk = Flashdisk
24. Glass = Gelas
25. Note book = Buku catatan
26. Printer = Printer
27. Purse = Dompet
28. Shavings = Serutan pensil
29. Handclock = Jam tangan
30. Working paper = Makalah

50 Things In The Office

50 Things In The Office


1. Table = Meja
2. Chair = Kursi
3. Computer = Komputer
4. Keyboard = Keyboard
5. Mouse = Mouse
6. Internet modem = Modem internet
7. Printer ink = Tinta printer
8. Printer= Printer
9. Television = Televisi
10. Radio = Radio
11. Music Player = Pemutar musik
12. Magazine = Majalah
13. Newspaper = Koran
14. Cutter = Silet
15. Pen = Pulpen
16. Pencil = Pensil
17. Eraser = Penghapus
18. Map = Peta
19. Telephone = Telepon
20. Faksimile = Mesin fax
21. Bag = Tas
22. Calculator = kalkulator
23. Papers = Kertas kertas
24. Books = Buku buku
25. Flower vase = Vas bunga
26. Wall clock = Jam dinding
27. Photo frame = Bingkai foto
28. Bookcase = Lemari buku
29. Handphone = Ponsel
30. Blanket = Tempat sampah
31. Lamp = Lampu
32. Electric switch = Saklar listrik
33. Table lamp = Lampu meja
34. Mirror = Cermin
35. Curtain = Tirai
36. Pencil case = Kotak pensil
37. Camera = Kamera
38. A glass of water = Segelas air
39. Dispenser = Dispenser
40. Lem : Glue
41. Air Conditioner = Pendingin udara (AC)
42. White board = Papan tulis
43. Marker = Spidol
44. Nameplate = papan nama
45. Ornamental plants = Tanaman hias
46. Door = Pintu
47. Window = Jendela
48. Calender = Kalender
49. Cubicel = Bilik kerja
50. Buku tulis : Writebook