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 #2 (permalink) Thu Feb 02, 2012 14:55 pm Re: Could you correct my paragraph, please? |
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| Lmn_Dreem wrote: |
My name is Laila. I'm 30 years old [and] single. I live in Jeddah with my parents. I have 7 sisters and 3 brothers.
I graduated from the university in 2003. My major is Chemistry. In 2009 I got Mater's[a Master's] degree in Organic Chemistry. I have been working in King Abdul-Aziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for 7 years. It's my first job, I haven't worked anywhere before.
I like cooking, laminating[surfing] the internet and watching talk shows. I'm interested in knowing{"learning" might be better here} at least few[a little] informations[information] about everything I see, hear or read about.
In my family we have several values like:
•We should have supper all together at 9 o'clock.
•Women have to wear the Islamic headscarf.
•Anyone have[who has] some errands should arranges[arrange] a schedule with one of my brother (driving [s]in[is] not allowed for women).
•It's prevented[forbidden] to sleep out[side] of[the] home.
•It's prevented[forbidden] to eat frequently in restaurants. |
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 Luschen
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| #3 (permalink) Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:54 pm Is (forbidden) better? |
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Thank you Luschen.
I have a question:
Is (forbidden) better than (prevented)? or the word (prevented) can't be used in this meaning? |
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| #4 (permalink) Fri Feb 03, 2012 13:15 pm Could you correct my paragraph, please? |
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Here is my second paragraph
Importance of English Language
Considering of contemporary life, English language became the main language all over the world. It's the language of sciences, technologies, computing, business, tourism, etc. On the other hand, it's necessary to get a good job, speak with people who can't speak our language and for entertainment.
According to my work, it's required to teach students and apply a Master's and Doctoral's degree. So, it's very important to speak English fluently and automatically. |
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| #5 (permalink) Fri Feb 03, 2012 13:39 pm Re: Is (forbidden) better? |
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| Lmn_Dreem wrote: |
Thank you Luschen.
I have a question:
Is (forbidden) better than (prevented)? or the word (prevented) can't be used in this meaning? |
Here, prevented is a verb, while forbidden is a adjective, so forbidden is correct. Sometimes you can use prevented in the passive tense, but you really need a subject - like:
"Sally is prevented from sleeping outside the home". But this still sounds a little weird.
To use prevented you really need a subject that does the preventing:
"My customs prevent me from sleeping outside the home."
"The government prevents me from sleeping outside the home." |
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| #6 (permalink) Mon Feb 06, 2012 19:51 pm Could you correct my paragraph, please? |
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Thank you Luschen. I admired your explanation. I wonder if English is your native language. Would you tell me something about you and your city: Nashvile? I'm interested in improve my skills in English. My university forced me to apply Doctoral program in America or Europe. I'm thinking in America.
Best Regards,
Laila |
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