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

Unit 12

Visitor: Hello there. I’m thinking of buying a USB flash drive and I’ve heard you’re presenting a new device at this show. Could I see it?

Salesperson: Of course. This is the new Dragon flash drive, a compact flash memory drive that acts like a portable hard drive.

Visitor: And what’s the storage capacity?

Salesperson: Well, this model here can hold 16 gigabytes of data. We also have drives of 64 gigs, but they’re more expensive. The drive consists of a USB connector covered by a removable cap, a mass storage controller, and a flash memory chip. It also includes a write-protect switch and password protection.

Visitor: You’re getting a bit too technical for me! Does it connect like a normal drive?

Salesperson: Yes, you just plug... Continue reading "Dragon Flash Drive and MP4 Player: Features and Comparison" »

A Kiss Before Dying

Key Events and Clues

1. A home that… CARAVAN
2. Be sick: THROW UP
3. After taking the pills: PAIN
4. He read the books: PAIN
5. All around the room: GELATIN CAPSULES
6. If he didn’t marry: SUSPICIOUS
7. The young man dropped: (Left Blank)
8. ''We have to go…: BIRTH CERTIFICATE
9. Personal FILES
10. A lawyer. A person: ATTORNEY

Questions and Answers

1. What do you know about Dorothy’s mother?

   She was married to Dorothy's father when Dorothy was born, but eight years later, her father realized that she was with another man. He broke up with her. She was ill when she was with Leo, but after he broke up with her, she died.

2. What is the relationship between the book La Casa de las Flores Negras and Dorothy’s suicide note?

   Bud told Dorothy that he didn’t know how to

Map Generalization

Types of Symbols

• Line Symbols: Represent real-life objects with a linear path.
• Point Symbols: Represent objects occurring at a single point on Earth's surface using a dot.
• Area (Polygon) Symbols: Represent real-life objects spread over Earth's surface using geometric shapes.

Generalization Techniques

Reality contains too much information for a single 2D map. Generalized geometry and content make a map useful. A good map suppresses less important information to highlight what needs to be seen.

• Selection: Only relevant line, point, and area features are chosen.
• Classification: Grouping similar features and using a common symbol to represent them.
• Simplification: Reduction of unnecessary detail.
• Smoothing: Smoothing out abruptly joined

The Manager,
17 Manor Drive, Castletown, Co. Longford. June 14th, 2008

Jeans World,
Castletown, Co. Longford.

Dear Sir/Madam,

On Friday, June 9th, I bought a pair of Levi jeans in your shop. When I took the jeans home, I noticed two buttons were missing. I went back to the shop with the receipt and asked the shop assistant to exchange the jeans for a pair that were not damaged. She refused. She said the jeans were perfect when they were sold and said they had been damaged since leaving the shop. A quick look would have shown that buttons had never been sewn on and that it was most likely a fault that had happened in the factory.

I insist on my rights as a consumer and wish for an exchange or my money back. Please contact me at the above address as... Continue reading "Jeans Complaint, Job Application & Internet Shopping" »

Anne Frank's Early Life

Anne Frank was born on June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany, to a Jewish family. In 1933, her parents moved to Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Fleeing Germany and Hiding

During World War II, the family hid to avoid the Nazis. They left their home and moved to a shelter in the offices of her father's company. It was not a comfortable place, but they had to adapt as it became their new home.

Anne's Life in Hiding

Age and Emotions

Anne was 13 years old. She wrote about the feelings of others, expressing her discomfort and eventual feelings of love.

Protecting from the Nazis

To protect themselves from the Nazis, Anne and her family hid in an apartment where they could not make any noise to avoid being caught.

Anne's Diary

Anne believed that... Continue reading "Anne Frank: Life, Diary, and the Holocaust" »

The Crucial Role of English Proficiency Today

In past years, many people could build a career with only basic English knowledge. However, things have changed, and now a high level of English is often required for any career or job. For example, in Spain, to pursue a career, one must pass a selectividad exam, and English is one of the required subjects. Therefore, if you don't speak English, it will be very difficult to establish a career.

Also, in Spain, students can obtain Becas Erasmus (Erasmus scholarships) to travel to another country and study their chosen field for a year. Knowing English also allows you to study or work in English-speaking countries like England, which is a very interesting country. Furthermore, having a career path may... Continue reading "Essential Skills for Today: Language Proficiency and Technology Use" »

Gerineldo Analysis and Princess Part

Acid Value Determination in Oils: Principle and Procedure

Here's an explanation of the principle and procedure involved in determining the acid value of an oil sample:

Principle

The acid value of an oil sample is a measure of the amount of free fatty acids present in the oil. The principle of the acid value determination is based on the reaction between the free fatty acids in the oil and a strong base, such as potassium hydroxide (KOH). The reaction is as follows:

RCOOH (Free Fatty Acid) + KOH → RCOOK (Potassium Salt) + H₂O

Procedure

Here's the step-by-step procedure for determining the acid value of an oil sample:

1. Apparatus

• 250 mL Erlenmeyer flask
• Burette
• Pipette
• Volumetric flask
• Phenolphthalein indicator

2. Reagents

• Potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution

Complete the sentences with the verbs below in Past Simple:

walk, enjoy, like, watch, travel, finish, listen

1. Lucy liked her birthday presents.
2. Last weekend I walked in the mountains for 2 hours.
3. We enjoyed the party very much.
4. Ken listened to his favorite CD yesterday.
5. My sister studied Maths for an exam.
6. They traveled to the USA in 2003.
7. Dad washed his car last weekend.
8. The film finished at 11:30.

Write the sentences in negative:

1. Lucy didn't like her birthday presents.
2. Last weekend I didn't walk in the mountains for 2 hours.
3. We didn't enjoy the party very much.
4. Ken didn't listen to his favorite CD yesterday.
5. My sister didn't study months for German.
6. They didn't travel to the USA in 2003.
7. Dad didn't wash his car last weekend.
8. The film didn't finish at 11:30.