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

Present simple; He, she, it playS (doesnt) (does). I, You, We, They, Play (dont) (do), always, usually, often, sometimes, never, every week, rarely, how often?. Past S.  Did, didnt, (did?), yesterday, last week, two days ago, in 2007, when, then. Present C. I am, You are, he, she, it: is, we you they: are, this year, today, at present, this evening, tonight, tomorrow, week, year. Past C. I was, you were, he she it: was, we you they: were. Last night, week, year, at 4 oclock, when, while, as. Present perfect S V3. I/ you Have Worked, He/ She/ It: Has, We/ You/ They have. (never, ever, already, just, yet, recently, lately, how long.., for, since,) acciones que empezaron en el pasado y que continúan en el presente. Past perfect S. V3 I/You/... Continue reading "What is the time of the pet" »

A

Arise > Arose > Arisen > Surgir, Levantarse
Awake> Awoke > Awoken > Despertarse
Be > Was/Were > Been > Ser / Estar

B

Bear> Bore > Borne/Born > Soportar, dar a luz
Beat> Beat > Beaten > Golpear
Become> Became > Become > Llegar a Ser
Begin> Began > Begun > Empezar
Bend> Bent > Bent > Doblar
Bet> Bet > Bet > Apostar
Bind > Bound > Bound > Atar, encuadernar
Bid > Bid > Bid > Pujar
Bite> Bit > Bitten > Morder
Bleed > Bled > Bled > Sangrar
Blow > Blew > Blown > Soplar
Break > Broke > Broken > Romper
Breed > Bred > Bred > Criar
Bring > Brought > Brought > Traer/Llevar
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Essential English Vocabulary

Places and Leisure

• Tennis court - Pista de tenis
• Bowling alley - Bolera

Personality Adjectives

• Cheerful - Alegre
• Lazy - Perezoso
• Nasty - Desagradable
• Kind - Amable
• Stubborn - Terco
• Easy-going - Tranquilo
• Selfish - Egoísta
• Moody - De humor cambiante
• Rude - Brusco/Grosero
• Pushy - Molesto
• Proud - Orgulloso
• Sensitive - Sensible
• Sensible - Sensato

Food and Flavors

• Sour - Amargo
• Spicy - Picante
• Fried - Frito
• Salty - Salado
• Mashed - Machacado
• Fresh - Fresco

Animal Anatomy

• Claws - Garras
• Trunk - Tronco
• Paws - Patas
• Tusks - Colmillos
• Fin - Aleta
• Tail - Cola
• Wing - Ala
• Whiskers - Bigotes
• Beak - Pico

Advanced Verbs and Personality Traits

Action Verbs

• Amaze - Sorprender
• Avoid - Evitar
• Dare - Atreverse
• Encourage - Animar
• Give up - Rendirse
• Go wrong - Salir mal
• Prove

English Grammar Cheat Sheet

Verb Tenses

Present Simple

Use: routines, permanent situations

Form:

• verb + -s (third person singular)
• do/does + not + verb (negative)
• Do/Does + subject + verb? (question)

Present Continuous

Use: actions happening right now, actions happening in the future (arranged)

Form: am/is/are + verb + -ing

Present Perfect

Use:

• Actions that started in the past and continue in the present
• Actions completed in the past, but we don't say when
• Recent past actions

Form: have/has + past participle (-ed)

Present Perfect Continuous

Use:

• Actions that started in the past and have not finished
• Actions that happened repeatedly in the past and have an effect in the present
• To say how long an action has been in progress

Form: have/has + been + verb + -ing

Past

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Mental Processes

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Experiences

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13 Reasons Why: Unveiling the Mystery

A Dramatic Twist on Suicide

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Unwinding the Tapes of Truth

The series revolves around a young woman who takes her own life, leaving behind a collection of cassette tapes detailing the thirteen reasons behind her tragic decision. Each side of a tape reveals a person and a reason, unraveling a complex web of relationships and hidden truths.

A Chain of Whispers

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Introduction: hacer introducción general del tema, Ej: Some people claim/believe/say (algunas personas afirman/creen/dicen), It is sometimes said (a veces se dice) Arguments in favor: damos argumentos de lo que apoyemos (poner unos cuantos) Ej: Let me start by saying (déjame empezar diciendo), On the one hand (por un lado). Arguments against: si no es lo que defiendes poner pocos Ej: On the other hand...(por otra parte), Secondly (en segundo lugar) Conclusion: poner tu opinión Ej: In conclusión (en conclusion).EXPRESSIONS: However (sin embargo), still (todavia) though (aunque), that (que) while (mientras que) In fact (de hecho) actually (actualmente) owing to (debido a) bebidas (además). INTRODUCCIÓN: Las personas suelen estar acostumbradas

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Data Gathering Methods

Physical Data Gathering Methods

1. Notes

   • Pros: Good overview, flexible, less intrusive, aids focus.
   • Cons: Can be difficult and slow, requires concentration, potential for bias.

2. Audio/Video Recording

   • Audio combined with photos can add valuable context.
   • Requires explicit permission from participants.
   • Raises potential privacy issues.
   • Requires good quality recording equipment.

Data Gathering Techniques

Surveys

Recruitment

• Define the target population clearly.
• Gather relevant demographic information.

Sampling

• Probabilistic Sampling: Each member has a known probability of being chosen.
  • Example: Census.
  • Random Sampling: Every individual has an equal chance.
  • Stratified Sampling: Ensures representation from each subset of the population.
• Non-probabilistic