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

Chapter 1: Paloma's Reluctance and Relationships

1. Why didn't Paloma want to move to England?

Paloma did not want to move to England because she didn't want to leave her friends and her current school.

2. What do we learn about Marta and her relationship with Paloma?

• They are sisters.
• Marta is one year older than Paloma.
• Marta is more mature than Paloma.
• The two sisters are very different and have very different friends.

3. Describe Paloma's relationship with Daniel.

Daniel is a friend of Paloma, and she has liked him for years.

4. Why does Marta think it would be good for Paloma to leave Eva?

Marta believes it would be good for Paloma to leave Eva because she thinks Eva is very arrogant.

Chapter 2: Attempts to Stop the Move

1. How did Paloma try to stop

Distinctive Feature Theory

Distinctive Feature Theory challenges Phoneme Theory (PT) by focusing on the features that compose phonemes, rather than the phonemes themselves. This approach questions the validity of the phoneme concept, arguing that speech is not simply a series of discrete sounds.

Natural Class: A set of sounds sharing phonetic features, affected by the same environment, and having the same effect on surrounding sounds.

Major Class Features

• Vowels: [+SYLLABIC], [+SONORANT], [-CONSONANTAL] - form the syllable nucleus.
• Glides: [-SYLLABIC], [+SONORANT], [-CONSONANTAL].
• Sonorant Consonants (nasals and liquids): [+/-SYLLABIC], [+SONORANT], [+CONSONANTAL].
• Obstruents: [-SYLLABIC], [-SONORANT], [+CONSONANTAL].

Consonant Features

• Voice: [+/-VOICE]

Key Characters in the Legal Thriller

This document details the main characters involved in the high-stakes legal drama surrounding the murder of a U.S. Senator, focusing on the young witness, Mark Sway, and his unconventional attorney, Reggie Love.

Mark Sway: The Eleven-Year-Old Witness

Mark is an exceptionally intelligent and resourceful boy, only eleven years old. Despite being terrified, he demonstrates remarkable composure in handling the dangerous situation he finds himself in. His quick thinking is evident in how he maneuvers his lawyer, Reggie Love, to Clifford's garage and orchestrates his escape from custody.

• Resourceful: Mark shows a deep understanding of life and often references films in real-life situations.
• Troubled Past: He started

Common English Phrases & Expressions

• I'm glad you're so sure.
• Things happen. Nobody is perfect.
• 5 bucks = 5 dollars (Informal)
• I'm looking for an assistant.
• I'm doing it for free.
• I'm going to skip / I pass (Alternatives)
• Don't ever touch me.
• Don't get mad (at me).
• Can I talk to you?
• Where were you?
• I don't want to be here.
• That's enough.
• If you're pissed with me... (Informal)
• You're too talented.
• You're overreacting.
• I'll see you around.
• Don't talk to your brother like that.
• Let her go / Let her leave us alone. (Alternatives)
• I want you to believe me, but obviously you can't do that.
• The store owner is a friend of mine.
• Since you asked... there's something you don't know about me.
• So, personally, I'd rather eat sand.
• What has just happened?
• How long do you think

Key Vocabulary

• Trend: Tendencia
• Willing: Disposat
• Instant: Immediat
• Straight: Directament
• Passer-by: Vianant
• Crew: Equip
• Pursued: Perseguir
• Crowd: Multitud
• Emerged: Surgido
• Fiancee: Promesa
• Fool: Enganyar
• Overwhelmed: Abrumado
• Surrounded: Envoltat
• Infatuation: Fascinació
• Pressure: Pressió
• Bodyguards: Guardaespaldas
• In the spotlight: Estar en el punt de mira
• Catch: Agafar
• Take: Fer
• Go: Anar
• Publicity: Publicitat
• Autograph: Autògraf
• Lavish: Luxós
• Role models: Model de conducta
• Outrageous: Escandalós
• Idol: Ídol
• Heiress: Eredéra
• Worship: Idolatrar
• Wealthy: Ric
• Gossip: Xafardejar
• Talent scout: Cercapromeses
• Notorious: Notori
• Drive: Empentat
• Spoilt: Consentit
• Controversial: Polèmic
• Tabloids: Premsa del cor

Gerunds and Infinitives

Gerunds (-ing form)

• Use a gerund after prepositions

Characters

The town is represented by two characters, generally characterized by archetypes:

• Max Estrella: The protagonist of this work. A blind, hyperbolic Andalusian poet of odes and madrigals, a humorist, and a lunatic, Maximum Star, known as Mala Estrella in the literary world, embodies the figure of the last bohemian. It is thought that Max is based on the personality of the Andalusian writer and journalist Alejandro Sawa, a friend of Valle-Inclán who inspired the Spanish bohemian movement. Sawa lived in Paris, met Victor Hugo, and died in Madrid, blind and insane, in the worst of miseries. Valle presents him as a classical hero, but despite his intelligence, all doors were closed to him. Max awakens to a strong sense of ironic failure.

Botas

1.- 1E 2C 3D 4A 5B

2.-

A: ____ Could you clean up your shoes ?
(Make a request about the picture on the left)

B: __Ohh, sorry, but I don’t have time, I’ll clean
up in the afternoon.

3.-

1. __First, try not to put metal objects inside.
2. _ Remember to set up the clock.
3. _ Don’t forget to close the door before starting up.

4.-

1.What are robots used for? They are used in difficult tasks for humans and are also used for research in universities, among others.

2.How do computers make life easier? Computers make our lives easier because they help us to get information, do transactions, pay bills, among others. Nowadays, they are always present.

Silla

1.- 1B 2C 3D 4E 5A

2.-

A: __Please, put on your jacket_____________?
(Make a request about the picture

1. Sentence Coordination

Coordination refers to the syntactic and semantic relationships between independent sentences. These sentences could function independently but are united and not separated by a single point. We refer to this as a compound sentence. The coordinated sentences are at the same syntactic level and are not dependent on each other. Coordinated sentences can appear together in two ways:

• With Links: Sentences are joined by conjunctions and conjunctive locutions.
• Juxtaposed (Asyndetic): Sentences are placed side-by-side without conjunctions, with their relationship implied.

1.1. Copulative Coordination

Copulative coordination expresses addition or accumulation between sentences. The coordinated sentences are related by copulative...

Summary of Gathering Blue: Chapters 1-8

The story begins with Kira, a girl born with a damaged leg who walks with difficulty. In her community, the weak or disabled are typically abandoned to die in the Field. Following her mother's death, Kira is left alone. According to village rules, she should not survive because she is not considered "strong." Several women in the village, particularly Vandara, demand she be sent to the Field.

The Trial

Kira is brought before the Council of Guardians to determine her fate. During the trial:

• Vandara accuses her of being useless.
• Kira defends her right to live.
• It is revealed that Kira possesses an extraordinary talent for embroidery.

Instead of expelling her, the Council decides that Kira may stay—not out of...