Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and exercises for Employment training and career guidance for Baccalaureate

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.

Air Travel Phrases

Fruits: apple, orange, lemon, strawberry, peach, melon, pear, banana, grapes, pineapple, cherry / Vegetables: potato, green beans, peas, carrot, cauliflower, pepper, cabbage, aubergine, mushrooms, courgette / Salad: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, vinegar, oil / Meat: cow-beef, calf-veal, lamb-chuletillas, lamb, pig-pork / Shellfish: shrimp, oyster, lobster, mussels / Ways to Cook: boil (hervir), fry (freir), grill, roast, bake / Done: rare (crudo), medium-rare, medium, well-done / Describing: tasty, bland, sweet, bitter, salty, unsalty, hot, spicy, bland, fresh, out of date, tender, tough, fatty, lean / Dishes: aperitif, starter, main course, dessert / Payment: bill (cuenta), tip (propina), book (reservar) / Films: pretends (fingir), set in (ambientada)...

Animal Farm: A Summary

The Rebellion

At Manor Farm, owned by the neglectful Mr. Jones, the animals lived in discontent. Inspired by Old Major's dream of freedom, they planned a rebellion led by the pigs Snowball and Napoleon. When Mr. Jones failed to feed them, the animals revolted, expelling him and his workers. The farm was renamed Animal Farm, and seven commandments were established.

The Rise of Napoleon

Initially, the rebellion thrived. However, the pigs, particularly Napoleon, began to assert dominance. Napoleon, aided by the persuasive pig Squealer, implemented rations favoring the pigs. When Jones attempted to reclaim the farm, Snowball's tactics led the animals to victory in the Battle of the Cowshed. Later, Napoleon, opposed to Snowball'...

Email Templates for Professional Communication

Introduction Email

Hello everyone, my name is [Your Name]. I am a new [Your Position] at [Company Name]. I am originally from [Your Location]. My previous job was at [Previous Company Name]. I am looking forward to working with you. Best wishes.

Meeting Directions Email

I'd like to confirm the meeting on [Date] at [Time] in [Location]. The offices are situated in [Address]. The conference room is on the [Floor Number] floor. It's on your left when you get out of the elevator. It's the [Door Number] door on your right. I look forward to seeing you.

Office Plan Description Email

Dear [Mr./Ms. Last Name],

Welcome to [Company Name]. We are pleased to have you join our company. The plan of our offices is attached...

Direct Present Simple

DIRECT PRESENT SIMPLE A- i you we they (normal) he she it (verb acaba en s) N- I you we they (don’t verb normal) he she it (doesn’t verb normal) I-Do (I you we they) Does (he she it).

Reported Past Simple

REPORTED PAST SIMPLE A- totes les pers (verb acabat amb –ed o 2 columna) N- totes les pers (didn’t verb acabat normal) I- Did (totes les pers verb acabat normal).//.

Direct Present Continuous

DIRECT PRESENT CONTINUOUS A- I (‘m verb acabat -ing) he she it (‘s verb acabat -ing) you we they (‘re verb acabat -ing) N- I (‘m not verb acabat -ing) he she it (isn’t verb acabat -ing) you we they (aren’t verb acabat -ing) I- Am (I verb acabat -ing) is (he she it verb acabat -ing) are (you we they verb acabat -ing)...

Unit 1: Essential Expressions

• Appeal (Atreure)
• Dare (Atrevir-se)
• Go wrong (Salir mal)
• Make sure
• On the spur of the moment (Espontàniament)
• Play safe (Anar sobre segur)
• Think twice (Pensar-s'ho dues vegades)
• Willing (Disposat)
• A close shave (Sortir-se'n pels pèls)
• Cut it fine
• Just in case (Per si de cas)
• Safe and sound (Sa i estalvi)
• The coast was clear (No habian moros en la costa)
• Fast asleep (Sobado)
• Wide awake (Molt despert)
• Brand new (Nou de trinca)
• Soaking wet (Empapado)
• Wide open (Obert de bat a bat)
• Pitch black (Totalment obscur)
• Rock hard (Dur com una pedra)

Adverbs of Degree

Extreme Adverbs

Completely, quite, really (e.g., terrifying, petrified, spectacular, exhilarating, starving, gigantic, exhausted, filthy, fascinated)

Ordinary Adverbs

Absolutely, extremely,...

Do

• Hacer teamworks
• Incorporar management y middle management
• Establecer responsabilidades y targets

A. Desarroll

• CSR commitment (scanning de los CSR commitments, crear group de work, consultar stakeholders afectados)
• Implement CSR commitment (integrar CSR estrategia, implementar CSR business plan, fidelizar empleados, diseñar CSR training, crear planes de comunicación interna y externa, hacer pública los commitments)

Check

• Medir targets y reconocer performance
• Asegurar y reportar el progreso (fidelizar stakeholders, reportar performance interna y externa, asegurar performance)

Improve

• Hacer SWOT
• Evaluar y mejorar (identificar oportunidades de mejora, fidelizar stakeholders)

CrossCheck

Una vez completo, volver al principio del ciclo siguiente.

SA 8000

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Mastering English Grammar and Workplace Vocabulary

This document provides a concise collection of examples and exercises focusing on essential English grammar concepts, including relative clauses and pronouns, alongside practical workplace vocabulary. Enhance your understanding of formal and informal language usage and expand your professional lexicon.

Essential Workplace Vocabulary

• The deadline is tomorrow, not a day later.
• The perks include a company car.
• He first started working here as a clerk.
• That’s nonsense. It’s just not true.
• She’s been promoted to a new position.
• I’m not a slave. I don’t work for free.
• This week I’m working the early shift.
• I need help. This task requires teamwork.

Common Relative Pronouns and Prepositions

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Perfect Tenses

Present Perfect: The car(s) has/have been designed.

Past Perfect: The car(s) had been designed.

Future Perfect: The car(s) will have been designed.

Conditional Sentences

First Conditional

Structure: If + Present Simple + Future Simple

Usage: Real or possible situations.

Examples:

• If it rains today, I'll stay at home.
• If he is busy now, I will come back tomorrow.
• If she doesn't call you, you can call her.
• If you work hard, you may become a millionaire someday.
• If they don't invite you, you must not go.

Second Conditional

Structure: If + Past Simple + would/could/might + verb

Usage: Hypothetical situations.

Examples:

• If I were in Brazil, I would go to Rio de Janeiro.
• If it were not raining, we could go out.
• If they worked for that company, they might