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

The Canterville Ghost

Why did Hiram B. Otis receive negative reactions after he decided to buy Canterville Chase?

Because the house was haunted.

Where was Canterville Chase and how did people get there?

In England, he arrived at the nearest train station and then they take a carriage.

What event happened on the spot where Mrs Otis noticed the bloodstain?

It was Lady Eleanore’s blood and she was murdered by her husband Simon in 1575.

Why do you think the Otis family promised Mrs Umney a higher salary?

Because she was scared.

Why did Mr Otis close and lock the library before going to bed?

Because the blood stain was coming back and he wanted to see if it was the ghost.

What was the noise which awakened Mr Otis?

It was the sound of the ghost’s chains.... Continue reading "The Canterville Ghost: Summary, Analysis, and Questions" »

Understanding Stress

Nature of Stress

1. Stress is a reaction to change.
2. It can be positive (eustress) or negative (distress).
3. Generally, stress stimulates the release of hormones like adrenaline, leading to:

• Quickening of heart rate
• Accelerating metabolism
• Preparing the body for emergency action (fight or flight response)

Therefore, recognizing the sources and effects of stress as early as possible is necessary for effective coping mechanisms.

Stress Analogy

• Stress is like salt and pepper in food. In moderation, it can be beneficial.
• However, if the quantity increases, it can make food taste bad and lead to health problems.

Impact of Stress Levels

• Excessive stress can create numerous health problems, both physically and psychologically.
• Conversely, if stress

Motivations for Charitable Giving

1. Politicians

   To gain public recognition and support their political careers. They often claim to fight misery, but there can be a hidden purpose behind their help.

2. Wealthy Individuals

   Often motivated by tax avoidance or seeking publicity for self-promotion. Examples include Bill Gates and Oprah.

3. Religious Beliefs

   Some individuals believe that helping others will lead to blessings or is a way to avoid divine punishment.

4. Highly Educated Individuals

   These individuals often possess an authentic desire to create change and develop effective strategies for assistance.

5. Grateful Individuals

   People who are grateful for their own blessings often wish to give back by sharing what they have with those in need.

6. Charity Organizations

   Composed

Climograma

Un Climograma é un gráfico no que representamos simultaneamente os valores da temperatura media mensual, mediante unha liña, e os de precipitación media mensual, mediante barras verticais, dos doce meses do ano. No eixe vertical esquerdo situaremos as frecuencias de temperatura en oC (Graos Centígrados), tendo en conta se hai temperaturas inferiores a 0oC, pois nese caso haberá que deixar un espazo para representalas. As temperaturas medias mensuais están unidas por unha liña vermella 1.No eixe vertical dereito representaremos as precipitacións (en mm), tendo en conta as proporcións que debemos utilizar en función do total, sabendo que será necesario indicar o dobre do valor empregado no eixe vertical esquerdo. A diferenza... Continue reading "Climograma and Pollution: Environmental Impact in Spain" »

T1- 2lang as comm; 2.1comm; 2.1.1def; 2.1.2elements in comm; 2.2lang; 2.2.1def; 2.2.2characteristics; 2.2.3components; 2.2.4funct; 3oral and written lang; 3.1oral lang; 3.1.1production skills; 3.1.2interactional skills; 3.1.3teaching of oral comm; 3.2written lang; 3.2.1teaching of written comm; 4features which define a comm situation; 4.1speech acts; 4.2context of situation; 4.3context of culture //

T2- 2comm; 2.1def. Comm vs lang; 2.2elements which take part in comm; 2.3types of comm; 2.3.1verbal comm; 2.3.2non-verbal comm; 2.3.3extralinguistic strategies: TPR; 2.3.4comm strategies; 3comm in the f.lang class in P.Ed; 3.1comm lang teaching; 3.2acquisition of the comm c; 3.3teacher's role; 3.4students' different learning styles //

T3 – 2development... Continue reading "Effective Communication in Language Teaching and Learning" »

Present Simple - Past Simple (2 Columns)

Present Continuous - Past Continuous

She was, were writing

Past Simple and Present Perfect Simple

She wrote, she has written

Past Perfect Simple

She had written

Future Simple

Will write

Conditional

She would write

Time Expressions

This morning, afternoon, evening, week, month, year - That

Today - That day

Tonight - That night

Next week, month, year - That

Yesterday - The day before

Last summer, week, month, year - The ... before

Now - At the time

Tomorrow - The following day

Here - There

A week, month, year ago - The week, month, year before

Verb Patterns

Verb + That

Rebeca admitted, complained, explained, mentioned, pointed out, proved, recommended, said, stated, suggested that the subject should verb.

Verb + To + Infinitive

David... Continue reading "English Grammar and Vocabulary Guide: Tenses, Time Expressions, and More" »

VOCABULARY:

Choose the correct options to complete the table:

Wide awake: Fully alert and not sleepy.

Zone out: To become unaware of your surroundings because you are bored or tired.

Drop off: To fall asleep.

Sleep deprivation: A lack of sleep.

Complete the second sentence so that it is the same as the first.

Example: I'm not rich enough to buy a new car.

a) I can't buy a new car because I haven't got enough money.

b) I can't afford to buy a new car.

c) I'm not able to afford a new car.

d) I don't have enough money to buy a new car.

Correct the errors in the sentences.

1- When the ambulance arrived, the man was still unconscious.

2- When I saw him, he couldn't cope with all the problems he had.

3- My dad was very tired and he fell asleep in less than a minute.... Continue reading "English Vocabulary & Grammar Exercises with Answers" »

Protecting Our Planet Through Daily Habits

In recent years, we have been polluting too much, and this has had a negative impact on the earth. Rivers and seas have been suffering from plastic pollution. For this reason, we must protect the environment, and we can start helping from our homes.

First, we need to start paying attention to reuse and recycle. We will learn something new, and this will become essential in our lives.

• Secondly, if we travel, we can always do it by bicycle, for example. This also helps to reduce transport pollution.
• Finally, if we really want to change things, we should teach children about the dangers of pollution and set an example as adults. You have to show them how to do things right.

In conclusion, pollution has been... Continue reading "Environmental Action and Media Consumption Insights" »

I would like to share an interesting fact. According to an article I read recently, nowadays, a large percentage of the population…

Smart Spending and Online Shopping Habits

Money: A large percentage of the population buys many things that they don't need. I don't know why, but it may be to feel better.

I think it is better to buy online; the advantages are that I can buy any product from my house. The disadvantage is that you can’t see the product in person. There are some products that aren’t available in physical stores.

I like to buy a lot of things, such as:

• Clothes
• Food
• Gadgets

I even invest in… But what I like the most is clothes, because I really like fashion. However, I’m also a saver. For example, I save money for a trip or for... Continue reading "Personal Perspectives on Modern Living and Habits" »

WW1:

1. Causes: Militarism: Build-up of armed forces to prepare for war. Alliance: Agreement between countries to defend or fight together. Imperialism: Belief of a country in building up an empire and controlling less powerful countries. Nationalism: Pride in a country with people wanting to govern themselves or defend themselves.

2. Main Events:

-1914 28 June → Archduke’s Assassination (TRIGGER EVENT)

-1914 29 July → Russia mobilizes its troops to defend Serbia

-Germany declares war on Russia (1st August)

-France declares war on Germany to help Russia (2nd August)

-Germany declares war on France (3rd August)

19th January 1915: Germany begins an aerial campaign against Britain

15th September 1916: The first use of tanks. Used by the British.

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