Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and exercises for English for Baccalaureate

Family, Friends, or Solo Travel: Which Is Better?

Most people enjoy going on holiday. Almost everybody likes to relax, visit new places, and see new things. Holidays are obviously great ways to do this, but before booking a trip, we all have to decide with whom to travel – is it better with family, with friends, or alone?

Holidays with Family

Holidays with family can be hard work, and there can be many arguments. One friend told me that both she and her sister were in tears after arguing on holiday … before their flight had even taken off. Not everybody in the family wants to do the same things. In my own family, Dad always wants to go to a museum, Mum and Sister want to shop, and I want to go to a coffee shop. Alone. The majority rules, and...

Irregular Verb Conjugation Reference

Here's a table of common irregular verbs in English, showing their base form, past simple, and past participle:

Dear Alfred:

Sorry for not writing earlier, but I was busy doing my final exams. I definitely have finished my university degree. I have been studying hard to get it. As I told you, I have always wanted to be a primary school teacher. Now that I have finished I can start a practical period. It is possible that I come back to Uk. If I get an Erasmus grant I would like to go to London again.

What about you? I hope everything is alright.

Ricardo misses all of you and sends you his greetings.

San Juan party is going to be celebrated here next week. It is a celebration where many people go to the beach and make big fires. It is a tradition to jump over the fire to have luck the rest of the year. There is music and we dance a lot. It would be great that...

1. When He Was Younger

   My brother used to play this game regularly.

2. Ten Years Married

   I have been married for ten years.

3. Despite Hard Training

   Despite training very hard, she hardly ever wins the matches.
   Alternatively: Despite the fact that she trains very hard, she hardly ever wins the matches.

4. Missing the Bus

   As she missed the bus, she had to take a taxi.

5. Where Are My Books?

   He wanted to know where I had left his books.

6. Not Walking Alone

   Mary said that she was not going to walk home alone that night.

7. Don't Touch the Painting

   The guide of the museum asked us/me not to touch that painting.

8. Museum Reopening

   The museum wasn't reopened until the end of World War II.

9. Photographs of Criminals

   He has been shown many photographs of the criminals.

10. The Robber's Escape

    The

Why People Love Attending Live Concerts

Connecting with Your Favorite Artists

More and more people are traveling to different cities to see their favorite singers perform live. Concerts offer a unique opportunity to connect with artists and experience their music in an immersive way. It's an exciting event that allows you to enjoy live music without relying on internet radio or recordings.

The Magic of Live Performances

Live music is a special form of entertainment. While ticket prices can sometimes be high, the experience is often worth it. The energy of the crowd, the sound quality, and the visual spectacle create an atmosphere that can't be replicated. In cities like Zaragoza, affordable concert options make live music accessible to a wider...

1. Complete these conditional sentences with the right form of the verbs. (5 p)

2. I won’t buy those jeans unless you lend (lend) me the money.

1. We wouldn’t have seen Joe if we hadn’t come (not come) to this shop.

2. Meet me outside as soon as you finish (finish).

3. I wouldn’t have complained (not complain) if the service had been better.

4. If they build a shopping centre here, the small shops will go (go) out of business.
   

1. Rewrite these sentences using conditional structures. (9 p)

1. I want to go to the party but I have to finish work early.

If I finish work early, I’ll go to the party.

2. I couldn’t post the letter because the post office was closed.

I would have posted the letter if the post office hadn’t been closed.

3. You should break up with that...

E-books vs. Paper Books: A Reader's Dilemma

In recent years, many people have acquired electronic books, yet a significant number still prefer traditional printed versions. Let's consider the arguments for and against e-books.

The Rise of E-books: Convenience and Capacity

On one hand, electronic books have become very popular. They are often considered more practical than paper books because they are lighter, and you can store a vast library of titles on a single device.

Concerns About the Digital Shift

On the other hand, the widespread adoption of e-books can have certain drawbacks. For instance, there's a concern that the declining demand for physical books could lead to their reduced availability. This, in turn, might negatively impact traditional...

English Vocabulary and Expressions

Actions & Emotions: clap-aplaudir, cheer-animar, sing along-cantar junts, move to tears-conmoure a algu, live by-interpretacio en directe.

Adjectives: weird-raro, huge-enorme, first-rate-bo, mainstream-normal, devoted-dedicar, profitable-rendible.

Nouns: musicians-musics, stage-escenari, tribute band-grup d'homenatge, costumes-vestimenta, lighting-iluminacio.

Phrases: mimic music-imitar, clown to-fins a, all in all-en general, currently-actualment, look down on-menysprear, reward-gratificant, appreciature-considerat, wreck-arruinar, witness-presenciar, can afford to-poder, permetre, front row- primera fila, going broke-arruinarse, chances are-posibilitats, might as well-podria tambe, moved to tear-emocionado,...

1-this text talks about a sport of riske,the bungee jumping.A gentleman who practises this sport explains as it is done,the one who can do it,his experiences...And he says also that though the people thinks that it is dangerous,it is a lie.

2-This expresion means that you feel that the death in near. / this expresion means that it is what you think when you do something.

3-Mark ...Said that he had done about fifty jumps./bungee..Is such incredible experience that it makes.../you must have a medical certificat if yiu are.../It is taken up as a sport by many people.

4-Because it is a very exciting sport/Because the old people have more risk os suffering some heart attack or other problems.

5-    (arriba derecha direcc y fecha).Dear Carmen,(aparte)...