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

Reported Speech

Statements

1. She said (that) he worked in a bank.
2. She told me (that) they went out last night.
3. She said (that) she was coming.
4. She told me (that) she had been waiting for the bus when he arrived.
5. She said (that) she had never been there before.
6. She told me (that) she didn't go to the party.
7. She said (that) Lucy would come later.
8. She told me (that) he hadn't eaten breakfast.
9. She said (that) she could help me tomorrow.
10. She told me (that) I should go to bed early.
11. She told me (that) she didn't like chocolate.
12. She said (that) she wouldn't see me tomorrow.
13. She said (that) she was living in Paris for a few months.
14. She told me (that) she visited her parents at the weekend.
15. She said (that) she hadn't eaten sushi before.
16. She said (that) she hadn't travelled

A phrasal verb consists of a verb and A preposition or adverb that modifies or changes the meaning; 'give Up' is a phrasal verb that means 'stop doing' something, which is very Different from 'give'. The word or words that modify a verb in this manner can Also go under the name particle

Phrasal verbs can be divided into groups:

1.-Intransitive verbs

       These don't take An object
       They had an argument, but They've made up now.

2.-Inseparable verbs
       The object must come after The particle.
       They are looking After their grandchildren.

3.-Separable verbs
        With some separable verbs, the Object must come between the verb and the particle:
The quality of their work sets them apart from...

The Ending (p.231)

Auggie feels: “I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives”. Do you agree with Auggie? Why (not)? Do you think this will ever happen to Auggie? Why (not)? It’s a nice thought because it’s a beautiful way of acknowledging a person’s work or actions and it’s an excellent way to boost this person’s confidence.

This will happen to Auggie at the graduation ceremony when he’s awarded the Henry Ward Beecher medal and the entire audience applauded him.

Part 7 (Miranda)

Camp Lies (p.236)

What does Miranda mean that these girls were “at the top of the food chain”? Why do you think Miranda was ashamed to face Via after returning home from camp?

She...

Gender Equality: A Fight for Women's Rights

Are you ever unhappy with the way the world is going? Many people complain but do not do anything to change it. In Spain and in many other countries, women get less money than men doing the same job. In my opinion everybody should have the same rights. Since the beginning of time, women have been treated as inferior human beings. In the early years they were considered as mere objects, whose only utility was to raise the children and to do all the housekeeping, while the man was working, or having a social life. Not long ago, women couldn’t vote, and they couldn’t be independent, they were always depending on a man, either their father, brother, husband… The situation is getting better, but we...

Airport

The place you go when you want to travel by plane to another city

Bakery

You can buy fresh bread and cakes here

Bank

You deposit or withdraw/take out your money here. You can cash a cheque

Bookstore

A place where you can buy books and magazines

Bus Station

The place you go when you want to travel by bus to another city

Butcher's

They sell fresh meat

Café

You can buy a cup of coffee and cakes or sandwiches

Church

A religious place of worship

Court

The place where they have trials and law cases. A judge works here

Craft Market

A place that sells typical products of a region/country

Department Store

A large store that sells clothes, household appliances, etc. in sections

Cinema/Movies

You can see the latest movies here. Many people eat popcorn while they're...

Here are some examples of active sentences transformed into passive sentences:

• Active: The policeman did not allow us to enter the museum at night.
  Passive: We were not allowed to enter the museum at night.
• Active: The old lady told us an incredible story.
  Passive: We were told an incredible story.
• Active: A beggar asked me for a meal and a glass of water.
  Passive: I was asked for a meal and a glass of water.
• Active: Charles always lends me his books.
  Passive: I am always lent books.
• Active: We will forbid John to go to the party with Mike.
  Passive: John will be forbidden to go to the party with Mike.
• Active: Sally is offering you an interesting job.
  Passive: You are being offered an interesting job.
• Active: The doctors gave the children artificial

Mastering Advanced Vocabulary: A Glossary of 49 Terms

This glossary provides definitions for a collection of advanced and often uncommon words, covering various parts of speech and origins, from religious terminology to descriptive adjectives.

A-C: Zeal, Curses, and Conspiracies

Alacrity (n)

Eagerness, zeal, or enthusiasm.

Anathema (n) / Anathematize (v)

A curse, a denunciation, or a statement of loathing; to curse or denounce.

Apostate (n)

One who forsakes their religion or political party.

Bonhomie (n)

A good-hearted nature or cheerful friendliness.

Bullock (n)

A castrated bull.

Chimera (n) / Chimerical (adj)

A fire-breathing monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail; or, something illusory, unreal, fantastic, or imaginary.

Cogitation

The Canterville Ghost

Why did Hiram B. Otis receive negative reactions after he decided to buy Canterville Chase?

Because the house was haunted.

Where was Canterville Chase and how did people get there?

In England, he arrived at the nearest train station and then they take a carriage.

What event happened on the spot where Mrs Otis noticed the bloodstain?

It was Lady Eleanore’s blood and she was murdered by her husband Simon in 1575.

Why do you think the Otis family promised Mrs Umney a higher salary?

Because she was scared.

Why did Mr Otis close and lock the library before going to bed?

Because the blood stain was coming back and he wanted to see if it was the ghost.

What was the noise which awakened Mr Otis?

It was the sound of the ghost’s chains....

Applicant

A person who formally requests a job.

Be Burnt Out

To be ill or very tired from working too hard.

Be Fond Of

To have feelings of affection for someone or something.

Call It a Day

To stop working because you don’t want to do more or you think you have done enough.

Clerk

A person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing office duties.

Dead-End Job

A job which does not offer any opportunity for improving your situation.

Deadline

The time or date by which something must be done.

Field

An area of activity or interest.

Get Fired

To be removed from one’s job.

Get Paid Peanuts

To be paid a very small amount of money.

Get One’s Foot in the Door

To enter a company or organisation at a low level, but with the possibility of moving up in the...