University of Ain Temouchent- Belhadj Bouchaib

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Ms.Faci

Numbers appear in multiple forms. Some quantities are expressed in fractions

Example: 3 out of every 4 software engineers in a region have bachelor’s
degrees. Therefore, 3/4 of software engineers have degrees The same number can
be a percentage. Example: 75 percent of software engineers have degrees.
Percentages sometimes appear as decimal numbers. In this case, the percentage
comes after a zero and a point. Example: The rate of software engineers with
degrees is0.75.It is easy to convert a percentage to a fraction. Simply use the
percentage as a numerator and 100 as the denominator. Then, reduce the fraction
to its lowest form. Example: 75 over 100 equals 3 over 4.

1) Read the text. Then, mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F).
a) Fractions sometimes contain decimals.
b) Percentages can be expressed as whole or decimal numbers
c) When a percentage is converted to a fraction, the denominator is 100

2) Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (A-F).

1. point
2. percentage
3. out of
4. numerator
5. denominator
6. reduce

A. the number above the line on a fraction

B. the number below the line on a fraction
C. describing the ratio between actual and potential quantities
D. a quantity measured in terms of 100 units
E. a dot that separates whole and partial numbers
F. to change a fraction into a form containing the lowest possible numbers

3) Read the sentences and choose the correct words.

a) A decimal number / numerator always contains a point.
b) The student converted / reduced several fractions into percentages.
c) A denominator / fraction can be expressed as x over y.
d) Fifty percent / point is often called one half.
 Using 'as' and 'like'
As and like are often confused since they can both be used for comparisons.
as + adjective + as and as much as
We often use the structure as + adjective + as or as much as to say if something has, or
doesn't have, the same amount of that quality as something else.
It's not as expensive as the other hotel.
That dog is as big as that child!
Your phone is the same as mine.
Texting is not the same as speaking in person.
like + noun
In the following comparisons, like is followed by a noun or a pronoun to say that two
things are similar.
He's like a father to me.
She's acting like a child.
It is also common to make comparisons using like with verbs of the senses.
She looks like her mother.
It sounds like a cat.
as if/as though + clause
As if and as though can be used to compare a real situation to an imaginary situation.
They are followed by a clause (a subject and verb).
You look as if you've seen a ghost.
I felt as if I was floating above the ground.
Talking about a job or function
We can use as + noun to talk about a job or function.
I worked as a shop assistant for two years.
He used his coat as a blanket to keep warm.

Act 01) Complete the sentences with 'as' or 'like'

a) ……. you know, the factory will shut down in May.
b) I'm looking for a job…… a diving instructor.
c) I was so tired. I slept …………a baby.
d) Study as hard …….you can and I'm sure you'll pass your exams
f) He wants to be a nurse …..he loves helping people
 g) This song sounds ………. David Bowie
h) I made a mistake but I just continued ……. if nothing had happened.
i) The music was playing ………they walked into the church.