Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Baccalaureate

Botas

1.- 1E 2C 3D 4A 5B

2.-

A: ____ Could you clean up your shoes ?
(Make a request about the picture on the left)

B: __Ohh, sorry, but I don’t have time, I’ll clean
up in the afternoon.

3.-

1. __First, try not to put metal objects inside.
2. _ Remember to set up the clock.
3. _ Don’t forget to close the door before starting up.

4.-

1.What are robots used for? They are used in difficult tasks for humans and are also used for research in universities, among others.

2.How do computers make life easier? Computers make our lives easier because they help us to get information, do transactions, pay bills, among others. Nowadays, they are always present.

Silla

1.- 1B 2C 3D 4E 5A

2.-

A: __Please, put on your jacket_____________?
(Make a request about the picture

Smoking in Pubs? Answer Key

Comprehension (4 Points)

• a) 1) Because their intolerance towards smokers would be censured (line 7).
• 2) Because they were afraid they would become an overprotective state (line 11).
• b) 3) False. The government is going to forbid smoking in all pubs (line 1). (Note: lines 2-3 are also acceptable).
• 4) False. They are examining plans to allow a "smoking-carriage option" (line 4).
• 5) False. The government had been worried about being accused of discriminating against smokers, particularly working-class Labour voters (lines 6-7).
• 6) True. Smoking-related diseases kill more than 100,000 people a year and cost the National Health Service millions of pounds treating people with such diseases (lines 12-13).

Use of English (3 Points)

Mamíferos: Las hembras tienen mamas que producen leche para alimentar a las crías, el cuerpo está cubierto por pelos. La función principal es proteger del frio al animal.
Pelaje: raíz dentro del funículo piloso .Los pelos nuevos sacan los pelos viejos. La glándula sebácea lo hace más flexible el pelo. Lana (largo y fino), cerda (áspero y grueso), vello (suave y corto) y púa (largo y puntiagudo)
La temperatura: Es constante. Si sube o baja la temperatura siempre se mantiene constante.
Hibernación: desciende -10 Cº / Duerme no come y se esconde.
Invernación: baja la temperatura pero un duerme profundamente, come y hace algunas actividades.
La fecundación interna se produce en el ovulo con el esperma.
Sistema digestivo: Boca -faringe-

System Types
The systems of equations can be classified by the number of solutions that can arise. According to that case may have the following cases:
· Incompatible system if it has no solution.
· Compatible system if you have any solution in this case can also distinguish between:
or compatible system determined when it has a finite number of solutions.
indeterminate or compatible system when it admits an infinite set of solutions.
Fitting and classification:

Calculating the rank of a matrix for determining

1. We can rule a line if:.
· All the coefficients are zeros.
· There are two equal lines.
• A line is proportional to another.
• A line is a linear combination of others.
Delete the third column because it is a linear... Continue reading "Matrices: multiplication, rank, determinant, inverse and Rouche-Frobenius theorem" »

1. What Is GDP?

GDP is the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within the domestic territory of a country during a given period, usually one year. It is an important macroeconomic indicator used to measure the size, performance, and economic growth of an economy. Formula: GDP = C + I + G + (X − M).

2. What Is NDP?

NDP is the net value of all final goods and services produced within the domestic territory of a country during a given period, usually one year, after deducting depreciation. It shows the actual addition to the productive capacity of an economy after allowing for the wear and tear of capital goods. Formula: NDP = GDP − Depreciation.

3. What Is NNP at Factor Cost?

NNP at cost is the net value of all final... Continue reading "Macroeconomics Concepts: National Income, Inflation, and Fiscal Policy" »

1. Reading Comprehension

• a) Steamships, the telegraph, new weapons (repeating rifle, machine gun), and quinine as a malaria treatment made rapid, sustained, and militarily dominant overseas expansion possible.
• b) Any two of: steamships (fast, reliable transport), the telegraph (rapid communication), repeating rifles/machine guns (military advantage), or quinine (survival in tropical climates).
• c) Social Darwinism falsely applied 'survival of the fittest' to human societies, claiming Europeans were naturally superior and therefore entitled or obligated to rule others; this idea was used to present conquest as a benevolent 'civilizing mission' even though it caused great suffering.

2. Choose the Correct Answer

b) The desire to gain territory and prestige... Continue reading "Imperialism and Industrialization: Key Concepts and Analysis" »

English Verb Auxiliaries

The following table outlines the auxiliary verbs used for various English tenses and their specific grammatical functions:

Part A: Multiple Choice

• What is the monomer of a protein?
  Answer: c) Amino acid
• A scientist adds Lugol's iodine solution to an unknown clear liquid, and it instantly turns deep blue-black. What biomolecule is present?
  Answer: b) Starch
• Why does an enzyme cease to function after being exposed to an extremely high temperature?
  Answer: c) The enzyme denatures, altering the shape of its active site.
• Which of the following functions as a micronutrient in the human body?
  Answer: b) Iron (Mineral)

Part B: Structure Identification & Fill-in-the-Blanks

1. Peptide bond
2. Protein
3. Starch
4. Glycogen

Part C: Metabolic Roles and Protein Folding

While carbohydrates provide the raw chemical energy (calories) for the body, micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) act as essential... Continue reading "Biochemistry and Enzyme Function Assessment" »

Identity and Self-Discovery:

Both protagonists undergo journeys of self-discovery as they attempt to reclaim control over their lives. In A Doll’s House, Nora realizes that she has been living according to the expectations of others and declares, “I must stand quite alone.” This declarative statement emphasizes her desire for independence and personal growth. Similarly, in Death and the Maiden, Paulina struggles to recover her sense of self after the trauma she experienced under the dictatorship. Her determination to confront her past demonstrates her refusal to allow others to define her identity. Through Nora and Paulina, both authors suggest that true self-discovery requires individuals to challenge the identities imposed upon them... Continue reading "Identity and Resistance in Ibsen and Dorfman" »

Use of English

1. Choose the correct word to form a phrase

• a) on
• b) saving up
• c) in control
• d) turned down
• e) keep
• f) back

2. Complete the text with the words below

• 1. Take pride in
• 2. Setbacks
• 3. Overcome
• 4. In the long run
• 5. Predictions
• 6. Keeping an eye on
• 7. Profit
• 8. Invest

Written Comprehension

4.A. Read and answer the questions

• 1. It inspired the creation of the "Ambulance Wish Foundation" (Stichting Ambulance Wens), which has expanded internationally and fulfilled thousands of final wishes for terminally ill patients.
• 2. The first trip to Rotterdam harbour was spontaneous, done in an ambulance stretcher, and only involved Kees and his partner, while the harbour cruise was an organized trip on a ferry on Kees's day off.
• 3. It is necessary because the patients