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Vocabulary

Prefixes

• re/over/under: overeat, reshape, overspend, overproduce, undercook, redesign, resend
• anti/inter/multi/over/pro: inter/over/proactive, multicolored, prodemocracy, overeat, multiethnic, intergalactic, antiglobalization, multi/international, overproduce, multipurpose, antisocial, overspend, multistorey, anti/protechnology
• Negative prefixes: disobedient, disorganized, illegal, illiterate, immoral, impatient, inadequate, incredible, irrelevant, irresponsible, unbelievable, unhelpful, unsafe.

Other

• Inspired: inspirado
• Innovative: innovado
• Replaced: reemplazado
• Discover: descubierto
• Developed: desenvolvido
• Invented: inventado
• Observed: observado
• Researched: buscado
• Created: creado
• Designed: diseñado
• Adapted: adaptado
• Genre of films: adventure,

English Verb Tenses

Present Tenses

• Present Simple: Subject + verb + complement (add -s/-es for third person singular). Negative: don't/doesn't + verb.
• Present Continuous: Subject + to be (am/is/are) + verb-ing + complement.
• Present Perfect: Subject + have/has + past participle (verb-ed or 3rd column).
• Present Perfect Continuous: Subject + have/has + been + verb-ing.

Past Tenses

• Past Simple: Subject + verb-ed (or 2nd column). Negative: didn't + verb (infinitive).
• Past Continuous: Subject + was/were + verb-ing.
• Past Perfect: Subject + had + past participle (verb-ed or 3rd column).
• Be going to: Subject + to be (am/is/are) + going to + verb + complement.

Future Tenses

• Will/Won't: will/won't + infinitive.

Comparatives and Superlatives

• Comparatives: -er/-ier

The Picture of Dorian Gray: Book vs. Film Differences

This list details 25 significant changes made in the film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, focusing on plot points, character fates, and key thematic alterations.

Key Plot and Character Changes

1. Flashback Sequence: In the film, a flashback sequence appears at the beginning that is absent in the book.
2. Sibyl Vane's Death: Sibyl Vane does not drown herself in the river in the book; she commits suicide by taking poison.
3. Sibyl's Role: Sibyl Vane performs as Juliet in the book, but as Ophelia in the film.
4. Argument with Sibyl: In the book, Dorian is cruel to Sibyl because of her poor stage performance. In the film, their argument centers on the topic of having children.

Plurales:

IZ Irregular: s, z, ure, ch, j, ge, ji  S Voiceless: p, t, k, f, th (suena z), k  Z voiced: resto de sonidos

Pasados:

ID irregular: t, d  T voiceless: p, k , es, s, sh, f  D voiced: resto de sonidos

Consonantes

η: nk, ng θ: th suena z  d: th suena d  ζ: sh ʒ: sure + ζ: ch dʒ: j, ge, gi

Vocales:

/i:/  i larga: ee, ea, ie, ei /I/ I larga: i , y /u:/ u larga: oo, vocal + cons.+e /u/ corta: u, ou / ): / o larga: or, ar, all o /D/ o corta: o /a:/ a larga: ast, alf / λ/ a con la boca grande: u, o /ae/ a monosílabos: siempre a / Ȝ:/ e larga, en silaba acentuada: e, i, a u + r /e/ e normal: e /d/e para determinantes: the

Pasiva:

Pres. sim: am/ is/are v-ed Pre. Cont: am / is/ are being v-ed Pas. Sim.: was/were v-ed Pas. Cont: was/were...

Refining Formal Correspondence Templates

Formal Letter Structure Enhancement

Dear [Sir/Madam / Club Secretary / Title + Last Name],

I am writing in response to your recent email regarding [the event / issue / change].

Initial Acknowledgment and Concern

Firstly, thank you for keeping us informed. While I understand that [brief reason or circumstance], I was quite [disappointed / surprised / concerned] to hear that [brief description of the issue].

Proposing Solutions

Secondly, I would like to suggest that [alternative idea 1], as it might be a good solution. Additionally, [alternative idea 2] could help make the situation better for everyone involved.

Call to Action

Finally, I kindly request that you [mention any action: consider rescheduling / offer...

Se ve repugnante : it is look revolting ! Yuck : asqueado,Fue un desastre : it was a disaster , No importa : never mind , Lo superarás ; You´ll get over it , Whoops :    Ten cuidado : Be careful! , Eso esta hecho : That´s done  , Que sorpresa tan agradable : What a nice surprise; Glotones : Greedy guts! , Suficiente para todos : enought to go round , Ya estamos otra vez : Here we go again !

Personality Adjectives

• Bad-tempered: Malhumorat
• Calm: Calmat
• Confident: Segur, Confiat
• Creative: Creatiu
• Cheerful: Feliç, Alegre
• Disorganized: Desorganitzat
• Easy-going: Fàcil de Tractar
• Generous: Generós
• Helpful: Útil
• Independent: Independent
• Irritable: Irritable
• Moody: Deprimit
• Outgoing: Extrovertit
• Patient: Pacient
• Reliable: Fiable
• Selfish: Egoista
• Sensible: Prudent, Sensat
• Shy: Tímid
• Stubborn: Tossut
• Talkative: Parlador

Phrasal Verbs

• Let down: Decebre
• Pick on: Ficar-se amb algú
• Split up: Separar-se, Deixar-ho
• Get over: Recuperar-se
• Stand by: Recolzar
• Run into: Xocar amb algú
• Take after: Assemblar-se
• Ask out: Demanar per sortir

Reporting Verbs

• Complain + to somebody + about something: Queixar-se, Reclamar
• Apologize + for + _ing: Disculpar-se
• Offer + to + verb: Oferir
• Admit

Air Travel Phrases

Regular and Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense

Practice putting these verbs into the past tense. Remember that regular verbs typically add '-ed', while irregular verbs have unique past tense forms.

Regular Verbs:

• Play: Played
• Work: Worked
• Study: Studied
• Listen: Listened
• Wash: Washed
• Close: Closed
• Look: Looked

Irregular Verbs:

• See: Saw
• Get: Got
• Sing: Sang
• Drink: Drank
• Do: Did
• Speak: Spoke
• Make: Made
• Swim: Swam
• Read: Read
• Cut: Cut
• Drive: Drove
• Run: Ran
• Sit: Sat
• Go: Went

GO > Vai | Went > Foi

Visit > Visita | Visited > Visitado

Here are some example sentences with translations:

• Como estava o seu fim de semana? => How was your weekend?
• Ela nadou ontem de manhã no clube. => She swam yesterday morning at the club.
• Eu fechei a porta porque estava frio dentro

REVIEW: [Piece Title] - A Compelling Watch

I hardly ever watch television; I lack the patience. But some weeks ago, I came across [Piece Title] and watched it to the end. [Piece Title] has kept me glued to my TV screen since. Its compelling plot shows how...

The one thing I might be less enthusiastic about is... Still, [Piece Title] is arguably the best [Genre] of the decade. Rather than recommending it to everyone, I would suggest it to those who want to.... But that is my opinion; everyone is entitled to their own.

Cover Letter

Dear Hiring Manager,

I saw your online advertisement for a ... and would like to apply. As [Company Name] is a leader in the ... industry, I would love the opportunity to take on this role and help develop your....

I am...