Fun. – “Some Nights”
“Some Nights” Some nights I stay up cashing in my bad luck Some nights I call it a draw Some nights I wish that my lips could build a castle Some nights I wish they’d just fall off. But I still wake up, I still see your ghost…
Gotye – “Somebody That I Used To Know”
“Somebody That I Used To Know” (feat. Kimbra) [Gotye:] Now and then I think of when we were together Like when you said you felt so happy you could die Told myself that you were right for me But felt so lonely in your company But that was…
Barak Obama – the Kennedy Center
Well, good evening, everybody. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. Over the past eight years, this has always been one of our favorite nights. And this year, I was especially looking forward to seeing how Joe Walsh cleans up — pretty good. (Laughter.)…
VOX Live Interview at the Blair House – Barak Obama
President Obama: Thank you. Good morning. Ms. Kliff: Good morning. Mr. Klein: Thank you for being here. President Obama: It is great to be here. And thank you so much for all the good reporting you guys have been doing on this important issue. Mr. Klein: Thank you.…
Farewell Address to the United States Armed Forces -Barak Obama
Delivered 4 January 2017, Joint Base Myer-Henderson, Fort Myer, Virginia : Well, good afternoon. It turns out these are easier when you’re talking about somebody else. At a moment like this, I think of all the times I’ve stood before our men and women in uniform. Commissioning our…
TOEFL iBT® – Integrated Essays Writing 3
The Question This integrated question is taken from a Korean book which you probably can’t purchase in your country. I am not allowed to share the lecture and reading here, but if you need some practice tests I strongly recommend that you purchase the Official TOEFL iBT Tests Collection. It is…
TOEFL iBT® – Integrated Essays Writing 2
The Question This integrated question is taken fromTest Threein theOfficial Guide to the TOEFL. I can’t provide the lecture and reading here (they are copyrighted) but I highly recommend that you buy a copy of the book for yourself.…
TOEFL iBT® – Integrated Essays Writing 1
The Question This integrated question is taken from Test Two in the Official Guide to the TOEFL. I am not allowed to provide the lecture and reading here, but you I highly recommend that you get a copy of that book for yourself. It is excellent.…
TOEFL iBT® – “Good Idea” Style – Essays Writing 48
The Question Imagine that your city government has given permission for a major company to build a large factory near your neighborhood. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? Explain your position using specific reasons and examples.…
TOEFL iBT® – “Good Idea” Style – Essays Writing 47
The Question Consider a situation where you are asked by your supervisor to work with one of your co-workers on a project. This co-worker has opinions that are very different from yours and they feel very strongly about these opinions. Do you think this is a good idea?…
TOEFL iBT® – “Good Idea” Style – Essays Writing 46
The Question Nowadays, the world is developing at a very rapid pace and we are constantly forced to make a lot of choices that can affect the rest of our lives. Do you agree or disagree with the idea that we should always ask someone else for help…
TOEFL iBT® – “Good Idea” Style – Essays Writing 45
The Question It is important to improve our skills and knowledge as much as possible. Some people prefer to learn from individuals who have more experience than they do – like teachers and supervisors – instead of learning from peers, like their colleagues and classmates. Do you think…
TOEFL iBT® – “Good Idea” Style – Essays Writing 44
The Question It is very important for students to learn as much as possible before their graduation from university. For this reason, many schools require students to attend all of their classes in person in order to achieve a passing score. Do you agree or disagree with this…
TOEFL iBT® – “Good Idea” Style – Essays Writing 43
The Question Many people welcome the opening of shopping areas near their homes. On the other hand, some people are strongly opposed to the construction of such facilities. If the opening of a large shopping center in your neighborhood were announced, would you support or oppose its construction?…
TOEFL iBT® – “Good Idea” Style – Essays Writing 42
The Question The administrators of a university are revising their budget and have decided to change their funding priorities. As a result, the university will now spend more money on sports and athletic facilities than they do on the campus libraries. Do you think this is a good…