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Renaissance Concepts and Classical Revival

• Renewed Interest in Antiquity: Manifested early in literature and poetry through figures like Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio.
• Classical Texts: Significant revival and rediscovery of ancient writings.
• Vitruvius's Treatise (1414): The rediscovery of De Architectura was profoundly influential for subsequent generations of architects.

The Rise of Architectural Patronage

The emergence of wealthy patrons promoted new forms of art and architecture. Key examples include:

• The Medici Family: Including Giovanni di Averardo, Cosimo de' Medici (il Vecchio), and Lorenzo de' Medici (il Magnifico).

Humanism and Anthropocentrism

• Humanism posits that the human being contains the perfect proportions of the universe, famously

Music: Soundtrack

People Who Act: Cast

People Watching in the Studio: A Live Audience

People Working on the Programme: Crew

Storyline: Plot

Broadcasting Right Now: On Air

Shot in a Real Place: Filmed on Location

A Person Who Writes the Dialogue in a Film: A Scriptwriter

Computer Graphics: Special Effects

Scenery and Furniture: Set

Very Exciting: Gripping

Very Funny: Hilarious

Believable: Convincing; Very Bad: Appalling

Kidnapping: Taking Somebody by Force; Arson: Setting Fire on Purpose

Life Sentence: Prison for Life; Vandalism: Damaging Property

Fine: Paying Money as Punishment; Community Service: Community Service

Burglary: Breaking in to Steal; Tax Evasion: Not Paying Taxes

Piracy: Stealing Digital Content

Depressing and Frightening: Gloomy; Confusing: Baffling

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Macrostructure

Theme: This is the topic sentence that summarizes the main idea. Usually at the beginning.

Rheme: Arguments that support the theme. In the middle.

Thesis Statement: Restatement of the initial idea. Normally at the end.

Microstructure

Lexicon

• Formal or informal language (e.g., Provides, expand).
• Attributive adjectives such as “logically and psychologically satisfying conclusion”.
• Semantic fields (Campos semánticos).
• Elements that are not formal (Common words like 'too' instead of 'moreover'; 'quite' similar). The combination of formal register with more accessible language suggests that this is an informative text.
• Main statements (topic sentences and thesis statements) use the copulative verb 'to be' which indicates that the statement

Historical and Economic Definitions

• Armed Peace: A state of tension where countries maintain prepared military forces but are not in active war.
• Taylorism: A system of scientific work organization aimed at increasing efficiency through task division and control.
• Fordism: A mass production model based on standardization and the assembly line to manufacture goods quickly.
• Combustion Engine: A machine that generates motion by burning fuel to transform chemical energy into mechanical energy.
• Imperialism: A policy of expansion and domination by one country over other territories for economic and political control.
• Metropole: A central city or country that politically controls a colony or dependent territory.
• Protectorate: A territory with limited autonomy

Environmental Stewardship: Lessons from The Lorax

Treat it with care. Give it clean water. And feed it fresh air. Grow a forest. Protect it from axes that hack. Then the Lorax and all of his friends may come back.

Trátalo con cuidado. Dale agua limpia. Y aliméntalo con aire fresco. Haz crecer un bosque. Protégelo de las hachas que talan. Entonces el Lorax y todos sus amigos podrán regresar.

“They loved living here. But I can't let them stay. They'll have to find food. And I hope that they may. Good luck, boys,” he cried. And he sent them away.

“Les encantaba vivir aquí. Pero no puedo dejarlos quedarse. Tendrán que buscar comida. Y espero que la encuentren. ‘Buena suerte, chicos’, gritó. Y los envió lejos.”

Professional Interpretation

Film Vocabulary

Key Terms

• Director
• Stuntman/woman
• Stunt
• Film star
• Script
• Star in a film
• Special effects
• Producer
• Plot
• Soundtrack
• Win an award
• Release a film
• Film a scene
• Screen

Grammar: Future Tenses

• Future Simple: will + base verb (e.g., Most films will probably be 3D.)
• Future with going to: is/are going to + base verb (e.g., James Cameron is going to release 3D versions of some old films.)

Vocabulary: Action Verbs

• Suggest
• Develop
• Equip
• Predict
• Advertise
• Educate
• Enjoy
• Possess
• Argue
• Decorate
• Connect
• Excite
• Inform
• Compete

Grammar: First Conditional

If + present simple, will + base verb (e.g., If I win, they will let me go to film school.)

Social Etiquette

Vocabulary: Social Interactions

• Bring a present
• Be late
• Click your fingers
• Interrupt a conversation
• Jump a queue
• Tell jokes
• Arrive

Job Position: Marketing Manager

Location: Santiago, Chile

Responsibilities

• Create and execute marketing plans.
• Manage advertising and promotional campaigns.
• Collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct market and customer research.
• Utilize social media and digital marketing tools.
• Prepare performance reports.
• Support events and corporate branding.

Requirements

• University degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in computer software and social media platforms.
• Ability to work full-time in an office in Santiago, Chile.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. Includes benefits such as health insurance, paid vacation, and performance-based bonuses.

Desirable

Conversión a XML bien formado

Para transformar un archivo en un documento XML bien formado, es necesario cumplir con las siguientes reglas de sintaxis:

• Todo elemento debe tener una etiqueta de cierre.
• Las etiquetas deben estar correctamente anidadas.
• Debe existir un único elemento raíz.
• Los nombres de las etiquetas distinguen entre mayúsculas y minúsculas.
• Los atributos deben estar siempre entre comillas.

Francis Bacon: Life and Works

Francis Bacon (1561-1626) was an English philosopher and politician. His father, Sir Nicholas Bacon, was a high-ranking magistrate in Queen Elizabeth's government. Bacon studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, and in 1576, he entered Gray's Inn in London to study law. Shortly after, he traveled to France as part of a diplomatic mission.

Other Notable Works by Francis Bacon:

• Novum Organum
• The Wisdom of the Ancients
• The Advancement of Learning

New Atlantis: Plot Summary

New Atlantis describes a fictional island, Bensalem, where a group of European sailors land after becoming lost at sea.

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