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

Essential English Vocabulary and Usage

• Library: She studied quietly in the library for her final exams.
• Bookshop: I found a rare poetry collection in a tiny bookshop.
• Gang: The gang painted graffiti all over the alley walls.
• Bargain: He loves shopping at flea markets for bargains.
• Camp: The kids roasted marshmallows at the camp last night.
• Field: We walked through a field full of wildflowers.
• Bigot: No one wanted to listen to the bigot’s hateful speech.
• Moustache: He shaved his moustache off for a new look.
• Vase: The vase fell and shattered into tiny pieces.
• Glass: She poured orange juice into the tall glass.
• Grocery: He works part-time at the local grocery store.
• Rudeness: Her rudeness to the waiter embarrassed everyone.
• Journey: Their journey through

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society

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Addressing AI Challenges and Ethical Risks

However, artificial intelligence also presents significant challenges. One of the biggest concerns is that it can lead to unfair decisions in critical areas like hiring or law enforcement.

Ensuring Responsible AI Development

To mitigate these risks, governments and companies must establish...

My Memorable Menorca Family Holiday

Last summer, I embarked on a wonderful two-week trip to Menorca with my family. We visited in mid-July and found the perfect accommodation: a house we rented, which I absolutely loved. To make the most of our stay, we also rented a car.

Arrival and First Impressions

Upon arriving on our first day, the intense heat immediately called for a refreshing dip in the swimming pool. After lunch and a short rest, we headed to the nearest beach.

A Pristine Beach Experience

This beach was truly special. The sand was incredibly fine, and the water was crystal clear, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean sun.

Island Adventures and Culinary Delights

The following days were filled with exciting excursions...

PASSIVE VOICE

Tense Forms

Present: is/are + past participle

Past: was/were + past participle

Future: will be + past participle

Present Perfect: have/has been + past participle

Modal + BE + past participle

Modals

Expressing Ability and Possibility

can, can't, could, will be able to

Giving Advice

should, shouldn't

Expressing Obligation and Prohibition

must, have to, mustn't

Future Forms

Going to: Plans or clear evidence

Present Continuous: Future plans already made

Will: Predictions, spontaneous decisions, promises

MAKING ARRANGEMENTS

Asking to Meet

Are you available/free on ...?

Can we meet on ...?

How does the 3rd sound to you?

Would Friday suit you?

Is next Tuesday convenient for you?

What about sometime next ....?

Responding to Meeting Requests

Yes, Monday is fine....

Chapter 1: Walter Hartright's Encounter

• Describe the woman Walter met on his way home. A woman dressed all in white.
• What did the woman in white say to Walter that surprised him? She asked him if he knew the way to Regent's Park.

Chapter 2: Introducing Key Figures

• Who is Frederick Fairlie? Laura's uncle.
• Who is the woman in white? Anne Catherick.

Chapter 3: Walter's Departure from Limmeridge

• Why did Walter have to leave Limmeridge House? Because he was in love with Laura.

Chapter 4: A Frightening Graveside Meeting

• How did the woman at the graveside react when she saw Walter? She was frightened and screamed.

Chapter 5: Sir Percival's Arrival and Secret

• How did Laura Fairlie greet Sir Percival when he arrived at Limmeridge House? She did not greet him.
• What

Dropping out - renunciar                                 Throughout- durante

demanding - exigente                              releases- lanzamientos

enabling - permitiendo                         rotten- podrido

cutting edge- innovador                      beyond- mas alla de

backed up - copia de seguridd

label- etiqueta

owe- deber

budget- presupuesto

remake- volver a hacerlo

dreadful- horrible

stunning- increible

overcome- superar

ganga- pandilla

curfews- toques de queda

wealth- riqueza

deadly- mortifero

dry up- secarse

wiped out- extinguir

wilderness- salvajes

tides- mareas

decline- rechazar

rough- movido

TO DESCRIBE LOCATION:

only five minutes from where I live • (very) close to • in the town centre...

Tell Me a Story: Plus Edition

Understanding Storytelling's Appeal

• Statement 1: Storytelling Appeals to Our Need for Escapism

  Answer: True. “We all want to be taken out of our own reality and into another world.”

• Statement 2: Electronic Books Replacing Paper Books

  Answer: True. “A lot of people are now choosing to read online or onscreen, with e-books becoming increasingly popular.”

Insights on Traditional Storytelling

• What is the Ancient Technology Centre like?

  The audience sits in the dark, and the only light comes from the fire in the fire pit, creating shadows everywhere.

• Why is traditional storytelling so popular?

  It’s popular because humans have a deep-rooted need to be connected with their ancestors.

Comprehension Check: Multiple Choice

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To Kill a Mockingbird: Frequently Asked Questions

• Where does the story take place?

  Maycomb, Alabama.

• What is Scout's real name?

  Jean Louise Finch.

• Where are Scout and Jem's mother?

  She died of a sudden heart attack when Scout was two years old.

• What is rumored about Boo Radley?

  It's rumored that he once stabbed his father with scissors.

• Who is Dill?

  Charles Baker Harris ("Dill") is a boy staying next door for the summer with his Aunt Rachel Haverford.

• Why does the teacher, Miss Caroline, get mad at Scout?

  Because Scout already knows how to read.

• Why won't Walter Cunningham borrow a quarter?

  Because his family is poor and proud, and they never take anything they cannot pay back.

• What does Walter Cunningham do at lunch at the Finches'?

  He pours molasses syrup

People

Which / That

Use "which" or "that" to talk about things. Use "where" to talk about places. They usually come after the noun they refer to.

Omit "which" or "that" if they are followed by a personal pronoun or noun.

Second Conditional

Use the second conditional to talk about:

• Imaginary situations in the present:
  Example: If I were rich, I would live in a huge house.
• Improbable events in the future:
  Example: If he left home earlier, he would never be late for work.

Was I/he/she/it

Were you/we/they

Modal Verbs for Obligation and