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

Verb tenses and moods: The indicative use of this timeless, conditional (arguably...), and attenuated expressions (e.g., "we suggest..."). There is a solo verbal dominance of the third person to expose impersonality, as well as the use of the first person plural.

Adjectives and resources: Use of specified adjectives, descriptive and explanatory appositions, switches, and other resources.

Lexical-Semantic Characteristics

Scientific and technical texts are characterized by the use of specific terminology and the presence of semantic phenomena such as hyperonymy, hyponymy, synonymy, and antonymy. Technicalities are all expressions which are called own notions of an area of knowledge.

Types of Techniques

• By their origin: Words of ordinary language of

Cytoplasm:

The cell space between the nuclear envelope and plasma membrane. Comprising cytosol, cytoskeleton, and organelles.

Cytosol:

The internal environment of the cytoplasm (75-85% water). It performs the synthesis of ribosomes and protids (enzymes, small molecules, or proteins). It forms filaments of the cytoskeleton. Due to the presence of many enzymes, there are numerous metabolic reactions.

Cytoskeleton:

In eukaryotes, it forms a network of protein filaments. Features:

• Maintaining the shape of the cell and the possibility of changing it.
• The possibility of moving the cell.
• Contraction of muscle.
• Transport and organization of organelles.

Microfilaments:

Actin filaments are the main components of the cytoskeleton. Usually, they partner with other... Continue reading "Understanding Cytoplasm and Its Key Components" »

Key to Artificial Intelligence Assessment

(A) Comprehension (4 points)

a) Answer Questions 1–2 According to the Information Given in the Text.

1) Why has AI investigation been successful recently?

Because they have incorporated meaning and language use in the process of translation.

2) How can programmers improve computer translators?

By studying the human process for understanding.

b) Are These Statements True or False? (0.5 points per answer)

3) Artificial Intelligence has been a recent target in computer science.

FALSE. ... Artificial intelligence is an area of research that goes back to the very beginnings of computer science. (line 1)

4) Human chess players can defeat chess programs.

TRUE. ... Chess programs can defeat almost all best human players.

Common Vocabulary Terms

Full Stop

Definition: A mark (.) indicating the end of a sentence or declarative statement.

Example: Remember to use a full stop at the end of every sentence.

Handbag

Definition: A small bag, often carried by women, for money, keys, and personal items.

Example: My mother always carried a handbag containing her essentials.

Means

Definition: A method, course of action, or instrument by which something can be accomplished.

Example: He used effective means to achieve his goal.

Mobile Phone

Definition: A portable telephone that can make and receive calls over a cellular network.

Example: Yesterday, I bought a very modern mobile phone.

Motorway

Definition: A wide road, built for fast-moving traffic over long distances.

Example: I saw a black... Continue reading "Everyday English Words: Meanings and Usage Examples" »

allowance-money given to someone regularly-pensión,subsidio
beech-a kind of tree- haya
blacksmith-a person who makes things from metal -herrero
bear (v) to allow something to continue when it causes pain aguantar
box (n) a "room" in a stables for one horse compartimento de un establo
breed (v) to produce young (horses or children) criar
canter (of a horse) to run, but not fast ir a medio galope
casually carelessly, not seriously despreocupadamente
champagne white sparkling wine champán
charm (n) the ability to please people and make them like you encanto
crush (v) to push something hard until it breaks aplastar
deny to say that something is not true negar
drunk (adj) feeling the effects of too much alcoholic drink borracho
estate (n) a large area of land... Continue reading "Vocabulary brat farrar" »

* Rhetorical: there is a shortage of rhetorical. Emphasizes the use of the rhetorical question above all the incomprehensible and absurd hyperbole Gregor.La situation appears frequently intensifies situations and providing more tension and drama. Symbols can be analyzed from the standpoint of rhetoric, some of them are: "The darkness of the room that is increasingly Gregor intensifies = degradation. The sun rising in the end is a new beginning for the family. "The insect represents the state of alienation, but also the state of protection or isolation by the shell. -Gregor does not want to eat human and animal refuses food, there is one food you want but can not guess what. It is interpreted as the spiritual quest. "Hindered communication:... Continue reading "Rhetorical devices in The Metamorphosis" »

Primary and secondary themes. The work presents the situation as the main theme of social injustice suffered some servants by their masters. The former is an humble and poor peasants, with total submission abiding abuse cacique class. The lords exercising a despotism so aberrant and selfish end. Delibes faces two ways of understanding the world and two conceptions of the relationship between man and nature. Life has passed the servants always in direct contact with the earth. The link of the lords with nature lies in its ownership and possession. Delibes faces two conflicting worlds, the natural order, associated with rural life and the chaos associated with urban culture. From a thematic point of view, the novel has four main lines: Development... Continue reading "The Holy Innocents, Miguel Delibes" »

Compliance is the property for which a text is adapted wing situation in which communication occurs and meets the intent of the sender successfully. An appropriate text must meet 2 conditions:
-The language should be adjusted to appropriate level of formality, both in terms of vocabulary and other linguistic structures.
-The general structure of the text should respond to the text type that best s'adiqui with the intention of the sender comunativa in each case.
Consistency is the property for which a text contains quality information and well-organized.
- Select the ideas of the text. should be clear from the outset the subject that gives unity and meaning to the text and therefore selects the IDEs that would trasmentre.
-Organize ideas.... Continue reading "Adequacy, coherence, cohesion" »

Essential Entertainment and Show Business Vocabulary

Key Nouns and Concepts

• Atmosphere: ambiente
• Award: premio
• Costume: vestuario
• Flop: fracaso
• Gossip column: columna de cotilleos
• Interval: intervalo
• Lighting: iluminación
• Review: crítica
• Role model: modelo a seguir
• Trendsetter: iniciador de una moda
• Venue: lugar

Action Verbs in Entertainment

• Boo: abuchear
• Cheer: aclamar
• Clap: aplaudir
• Encourage: animar
• Launch: lanzar
• Loathe: detestar
• Rehearse: ensayar
• Worship: adorar

Descriptive Adjectives

• Controversial: contradictorio
• Disgraceful: desagradable
• Disturbing: inquietante
• Gifted: dotado
• Moving: conmovedor
• Notorious: de mala fama
• Outrageous: extravagante
• Packed: lleno
• Prestigious: prestigioso
• Spoilt: consentido
• Stunning: guapísimo
• Wealthy: rico
• Weird: raro

Common Expressions and