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    The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald

    You have two tasks to complete on this page. First, read and try to connect with what you have read in the novel. Second – take the Quiz by hitting the “Let’s Play” button at the end of the 10 Thematic Quotes. Task 1 – Thematic Quotes 1. The American Dream “Gatsby believed in the […] More

  • Reported Speech – Advanced

    Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is a way of conveying what someone else has said without quoting their exact words. Instead of using the speaker’s original words (direct speech), you rephrase what they said. This often involves changing the tense, pronouns, and other parts of the sentence to fit into the context of […] More

  • Case Notes 52.1 “Fransca De Bird”

    Occupational English test – Writing (Nursing) Instructions: You have 45 minutes to write this letter. During the first 5 minutes, you should not pick the pencil. Start writing only when you are told. During the Reading Time, try to understand the case notes. Melons Steps Mark (M) PPRRAADDDDDWK. Eliminate (E) irrelevant information. Launch (L) the […] More

  • Character Traits & Personality Traits

    Personality Traits and Character Traits are both ways to describe a person’s characteristics, but they differ in their focus. Personality traits reflect a person’s characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They can include physical, psychological, emotional, and social aspects. Personality traits imply consistency and stability, so someone who scores high on a trait like […] More

  • The Reluctant Fundamentalist – Mohsin Hamid

    The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a novel by Mohsin Hamid, first published in 2007. It is a significant text for the IBDP because of its rich themes and narrative techniques, making it a common choice for literature studies. Summary The novel is a thriller set against the backdrop of post-9/11 America and Pakistan. It tells the […] More

  • Heart of Darkness – Joseph Conrad

    Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a novella that delves deep into the themes of colonialism, racism, and the darkness within human nature. For your IBDP studies, here’s a breakdown of its key elements: Plot Overview The novella follows Charles Marlow, a sailor who recounts his journey into the African Congo to find Kurtz, […] More

  • Frankenstein – Quiz

    Summary Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with creating life. He succeeds in bringing a creature to life using electricity, but horrified by its appearance, he abandons it. The creature, left alone and rejected by society, becomes increasingly angry and vengeful. It demands that Victor […] More

  • OET Reading 11C1

    How much fluid should you drink each day for good health? Eight glasses a day has been the widely circulated advice. But recently, two large studies have suggested that’s probably overkill. It turns out that under normal circumstances, you get most of the liquid you need each day from what you routinely eat and drink, […] More

  • Evans Tries an O-Level – Colin Dexter

    Short Summary Evans Tries an O-Level,” a short story by Colin Dexter, revolves around a cunning prisoner named James Evans, who is known for his frequent escape attempts. The story is set in an Oxford prison, where Evans is preparing to take an O-Level exam in German. The prison authorities, aware of his reputation, take […] More

  • London – William Blake

    “London” by William Blake is a powerful poem that critiques the social and political structures of 18th-century England. It paints a grim picture of the city of London, highlighting the widespread oppression and suffering of its inhabitants. Here’s the full text of the poem: “London” by William Blake I wander through each chartered street, Near […] More

  • OET Listening 8 C1

    Part C In this part of the test, there are two texts about different aspects of healthcare. For questions 7-22, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Write your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. Paget’s Disease Paget’s disease of the bone is an unusual, […] More

  • “Byeble” Prologue

    Wading through the narrow passageway of a cluttered space-station orbiting the earth, and then passing by its kitchen, turning left and then diving down an open hatch-door, a young woman picked a walkie-talkie from a communication stand. Having checked and found that the device was not receiving signals, she glided to another location. A fragile […] More

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