Friday, September 7, 2012

PET Sample Papers

The Cambridge Preliminary English Test is at level B-1 of the Common European Framework.

Try these sample papers.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

thrive

 
To thrive means to grow strong and healthy. (verb)
An example of to thrive is the growth of a successful vegetable garden.
"What a great season!  My tomato plants are thriving!"

To thrive means to be successful in managing business or money. (verb)
"Apple Corporation is doing very very well.  The company continues to thrive."
 
An example of to thrive is investing in a stock that makes lots of money.
Another example of to thrive is when a movement such as 'The Arab Spring' continues to get bigger. 
"The Arab Spring movement continues to spread across the Middle East. Experts expect this movement to thrive."


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Solar Record

The time is ripe for citizens of planet Earth to seriously rethink our energy needs. 
Our German neighbours are putting their money where their mouth is.

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