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

Section 1: Word Association

Match the words or phrases in the first column with their most suitable counterparts in the second column.

Section 2: Sentence Completion

Complete the sentences using the appropriate words or phrases provided.

Section 3: Conditional Sentences

Choose the correct option to complete each conditional sentence.

Section 4: Relative Clauses

Combine the sentences using relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, where, when).

Section 5: Error Correction

Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences.

Level 1: Vocabulary & Grammar Practice

Vocabulary Exercises

1) (Athletes)

• relaxation
• excellent
• guidance
• recognisable
• successful
• knowledgeable
• enjoyable

2) (Having)

• Having positive self-esteem is good for your emotional health.
• Sportsmanship is important when playing a game.
• People often flee their homes when it becomes very dangerous.
• Wow! This looks stunning.
• Michael can’t help looking at her. He likes her very much.
• Can you see which runner is in the lead?

3) (After)

• disappointed
• the football team
• communicate
• maths
• winner
• expenses

Grammar Exercises

4) (I could)

• I had the opportunity to go to the party, but I didn’t.
• Sam should exercise more.
• You should leave immediately.
• We didn’t find Amy in the crowd.
• I’m sure Rita saw us at the game.
• It’s not a good idea

One of the advantages of licensing is: licensees have considerable autonomy.

Pollo Campero, a chicken restaurant chain: franchising.

Prior to the economic crisis of 1997-1998, South Korea's TRUE

Saab markets two luxury car models, country concentration/market segment concentration

Sony entered into a strategic partnership TRUE Starbucks' relentless pursuit of TRUE

Successful GSPs create win-win situations, mission

Tata Motors (India) acquired Jaguar (UK).

The agreements that allow McDonald's franchisees franchising

The alliance between GE T, The driving force T, The South Korean government has recently F

The disadvantages of joint venturing can Joint ventures allow partners to achieve synergy.

The failure of partnership between Great T, The joint venture... Continue reading "Global Strategic Alliances and Joint Ventures in Business" »

Global Market Entry Strategies and Alliances

Market Entry Modes: Definitions and Characteristics

• Licensing: Represents a market entry strategy whereby a company grants rights to a foreign partner.
• Franchising: A variation of licensing.
  • Fact Check: Franchising is another variation of licensing. (T)
  • Fact Check: Franchising in a global context. (T)
  • Fact Check: Franchising is a variation of [X]. (F)
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Honda's investment of $550 million in building a plant is an example of FDI. (T)
• Contract Manufacturing: Companies that use contract manufacturing may require a considerable commitment of management resources.

Licensing Strategy and Advantages

• Licensing is a contractual agreement. (T)
• Licensing as a market entry mode has several

Early Christian Beliefs and Art

The Life and Miracles of Jesus

According to tradition, Jesus of Nazareth lived 33 years, with his supposed birth considered year 0. Christian tradition holds that Jesus, the Son of God, came to Earth to save humanity from their sins. Many miracles are attributed to Jesus during his lifetime, including turning water into wine, walking on water, healing the sick, and rising from the dead. Even his birth is considered a miracle, as he was born from a virgin.

Early Christian Art and Symbols

The style in early Christian paintings was very similar to Roman art, but infused with Christian ideas. Christians used specific symbols to identify themselves and escape Roman persecutions. One prominent symbol was the fish, known... Continue reading "Early Christian Faith and Renaissance Artistic Revolutions" »

3.3 The Nervous System

Receives information from the receptors, processes and coordinates it, and generates orders for the effectors. It is made up of the central nervous system or CNS, and the peripheral nervous system or PNS.

3.4 The Central Nervous System or CNS

Coordinates all the body's functions. It is formed by the encephalon and the spinal cord.

The Encephalon

Protected by the skull or cranium and by three membranes, the meninges, between which a liquid called the cerebrospinal fluid circulates. This liquid protects the encephalon from knocks and blows. Divided into three parts:

• The brain is divided into two hemispheres, which are separated by a fissure. Its surface, the cerebral cortex, is full of folds and furrows, known as circumvolutions.

The Interaction Function

The interaction function enables people to perceive changes and stimuli that occur both inside their bodies and their environment, to interpret or process them and generate coordinated responses in order to survive.

1.1 Perceiving Stimuli

The interaction function can be divided into 3 stages: perception of stimuli, processing of the information and generation of responses.

A stimulus is a physical or chemical change that takes place outside or inside the body and triggers a response in it.

Our bodies contain specialist cells, called receptors, which perceive stimuli and send the information they detect to the coordination centres.

Types of Receptors

• Internal receptors perceive changes inside the body, such as a rise in blood

Key Benefits of Using Solar Power

• Clean energy
• Renewable energy

Future of Photovoltaic Systems in Industrial and Developing Countries

Does the future hold a place for photovoltaic (PV) systems in both industrial and less developed countries?

Yes, because the problem of CO2 emissions is getting bigger, and it is necessary to invest immediately in new sources of renewable energy.

Advantages of Off-Grid PV Systems for Emergency Applications

What are some advantages of using off-grid PV systems for emergency call boxes and emergency warning signals?

• They save the cost of extending power lines to far-away locations.
• In the event of an electrical failure, they will still function.

Major Disadvantage of PV Systems

PVs require light to operate. What is one big