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

Chapter IV: B612 Planet

People are often superficial, judging by appearances rather than substance. We focus on the external and make quick judgments, lacking true understanding. We prioritize quantifiable data, missing the essence of life, aging without seeing beyond the material.

Chapter V: Discernment

It's crucial to distinguish good from bad. Address issues promptly; neglecting them makes them harder to resolve.

Chapter VII: The Flower

The flower symbolizes something precious and unique that belongs to you.

Chapter VIII: Vanity

Vanity is a key theme explored.

Chapter IX: Pride and Humility

Pride can lead to loss. Sometimes, negative experiences lead to positive outcomes.

Chapter X: Purpose and Wisdom

Question your actions and motivations. True wisdom...

Modal Verbs: May, Might, Can, Must, and Could

Present and Future Possibility

We use may, might, or could to express that something is possible in the present or the future.

• They may be out.
• They could be here soon.

Impossibility

We use cannot (can't) to indicate that something is impossible.

Example: I am not highlighting you. You can't be serious!

Certainty

We use must to express certainty that something is true.

Example: It must be great to have liberal parents.

Past Modals

We use may, might, can, must, and could + have + past participle to refer to the past.

Modal Verbs: Should, Ought To, and Need

Duties and Advice

We use should and ought to to discuss duties and give advice.

• You should respect your parents.
• You should not smoke many cigarettes.

Necessity

We...

Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Siglas

Acronyms

An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters, and sometimes more letters, of another word or phrase. The first letter is capitalized, and the rest are in lowercase.

Example: Association for the Defense of Nature (ADENA)

Abbreviations

Abbreviations refer to a word or expression. They are formed by one or more letters extracted from the word, and those related to the end in a period.

Siglas

Siglas are an abbreviation mode. They are a set of capital letters, sometimes separated by periods. The letters are the initials of each word. They are used to name devices, procedures, enterprises, and institutions.

Example: European Union (EU)

Written Communications in the Enterprise

• For the document used to support:

1. Complete these sentences

• If you get paid badly, you earn too little money.
• A dead-end job offers no opportunities for promotion.
• A stressed worker will probably have mental health problems.
• If you’re out of work, you have lost your job.
• When you plan your work, you accomplish your tasks.
• When a person gets fired, his or her job has come to an end.

2. Correct form of the words in brackets

• I’m sorry, but I don’t feel you’ve got the proper qualifications for this position.
• I need someone reliable. I couldn’t depend on the last few workers.
• They announced her resignation. We’re all going to miss her.
• It’s just seasonal work during the summer months.
• He hopes to work his way up to a managerial position.

3. Complete with the most suitable word

• I’m

Essential English Grammar: Verb Patterns

Verbs Followed by Gerund (V + ING)

These verbs require the gerund form (V + ING):

• love, hate, like, be good at, admit, appreciate, avoid, can’t help, consider, delay, deny, discuss, dislike, enjoy, finish, give up, imagine, involve, mention, mind, miss, practice, and suggest.

Verbs Followed by Infinitive (To + Verb)

These verbs and phrases require the to + infinitive form:

• afford, agree, appear, arrange, ask, attempt, be careful, choose, be difficult, decide, expect, fail, happen, help, hope, intend, learn, manage, offer, need, plan, prepare, pretend, promise, refuse, seem, tend, tell, want, wish, and would like.

Verbs Followed by Bare Infinitive (Base Form)

The bare infinitive is used with:

• Modal verbs (e.

Exercise 1: Fashion Vocabulary Matching

Match the images with the correct vocabulary word from the list:

• 1. Bell bottoms
• 2. Oversized hoodie
• 3. Shoulder pads
• 4. Platform shoes
• 5. Joggers
• 6. Windbreaker
• 7. Puffer jacket
• 8. Leg warmers
• 9. Denim jacket
• 10. Baggy jeans

Exercise 2: Non-Gradable Adjectives

Write the correct non-gradable adjective for each gradable adjective:

• Good: Flawless
• Pretty: Gorgeous
• Clean: Spotless
• Silly: Ridiculous
• Dirty: Filthy
• Beautiful: Stunning
• Trendy: Iconic
• Funny: Hilarious
• Boring: Mind-numbing
• Bad: Awful

Exercise 5: Future Continuous and Future Perfect

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in parentheses:

1. will have set up
2. will have disappeared
3. will be looking for
4. will have left
5. will be leading
6. will have developed
7. will have raised
8. will

Titanic: My Favorite Movie

I really enjoyed the movie Titanic because it is a beautiful love story mixed with a real historical tragedy.

The film shows the romance between Jack and Rose, two people from different social classes who fall in love on the famous ship. The scenes are emotional, especially when the ship begins to sink. I loved the music, the costumes, and the amazing acting. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet did a fantastic job. The ending was very sad, but it made the movie even more powerful. I also learned a lot about the real Titanic disaster. This movie made me feel many emotions, and that’s why I liked it so much. It is definitely one of my favorite films.

Relative Clauses: Corrected Sentences

1. A friend of mine, who lived in

1. "I can't come to the party now," said Lucy. (apologise)
   Lucy apologised for not being able to come to the party then.

2. "We went to the concert yesterday," said my brother. (say)
   My brother said they had gone to the concert the day before.

3. "Will you help me with this project?" she asked. (ask)
   She asked me if I would help her with that project.

4. "Where did you buy this jacket?" he asked me. (ask)
   He asked me where I had bought that jacket.

5. "Don't touch that button!" the technician said. (warn)
   The technician warned me not to touch that button.

6. "I forgot to do my homework," said Daniel. (admit)
   Daniel admitted

Part 1: My Favorite Online Hangouts

Digital Interests: Fashion, Photography, and Creative Sites

Obviously, we can use the Internet for lots of different things, such as reading blogs like this one! In this post, I'm going to tell you all about some of my favourite places online.

Personally, I'm crazy about fashion and photography, so I visit sites where I can find out more about them. Fortunately, there are lots of good ones!

Fashion and Beauty Resources

As far as fashion is concerned, I visit websites like The Blonde Salad and Song of Style because they're full of great ideas and tips. For instance, just last week I read about some fantastic beauty apps! Amazingly, most of them are free!

Photography Inspiration

When it comes to photography, Pinterest...

William Shakespeare: Biography

Born: 1564 | Died: 1616
Profession: Poet and playwright
Origins: Stratford-upon-Avon

Family Background

• Father: John Shakespeare (glove maker and alderman)
• Mother: Mary Arden (daughter of an affluent farmer)
• Wife: Anne Hathaway
• Children: Susanna, Judith, and Hamnet (Hamnet died at age 11)

Professional Career

• Actor
• Part-owner of The Lord Chamberlain's Men (later The King's Men)

The Company of Boys (1999)

A troupe of boy actors directed by Arby. They rehearsed in Cambridge, USA, before traveling to London to perform Julius Caesar and A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Globe Theatre.

Shakespearean Literary Styles

• Comedy: Happy endings, entanglements, disguises, and love (e.g., A Midsummer Night's Dream).
• Tragedy: Sad endings, death,