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

Vocabulary for Adventurers

Describing Adventures

• Awesome: increíble
• Book a session: reservar una sesión
• Breathtaking: impresionante
• Go trekking: hacer excursiones
• Make a reservation: hacer una reserva
• Make one's way: dirigirse
• Mountainous: montañoso
• Overcome fear: superar el miedo
• Risky: arriesgado
• Scenery: paisaje
• Steep: escarpado
• Stunt: acrobacia
• Trail: camino
• Unforgettable: inolvidable
• Wild: salvaje

Being Adventurous

• Adventurous: aventurero/a
• Brave: valiente
• Challenging: reto
• Face danger: afrontar el peligro
• Fit: en forma
• Give someone a thrill: entusiasmar
• Hurt oneself: hacerse daño
• Lose one's way: perderse
• Rescue (noun): rescate
• Rescue (verb): rescatar
• Run out of: quedarse sin
• Seriously injured: gravemente herido/a
• Set off: salir
• Survival skills: técnicas de supervivencia
• Survive:

The Man in the Iron Mask: Key Plot Points

This summary details crucial plot points concerning the imprisonment of Philippe, the rivalry between Colbert and Fouquet, and the final actions of D'Artagnan and the Musketeers.

Philippe's Living Conditions

Philippe lived in a secluded house in the country, attended by a nurse and a teacher. He couldn't leave the premises, though select visitors were permitted access.

Louis XIV's Reaction to the Second Son

King Louis XIV was deeply unhappy about the birth of his second son. He feared that having two potential heirs would lead to a future struggle for the throne, resulting in civil war and instability in France.

The Rivalry Between Colbert and Fouquet

Nicolas Fouquet, the powerful Minister of Finance, was...

Here are examples of active sentences transformed into passive voice:

1. Active: The con artist cheated many people.

   Passive: Many people were cheated by the con artist.

2. Active: The actors are promoting these products today.

   Passive: These products are being promoted today by the actors.

3. Active: Someone cashed this check on July 14.

   Passive: This check was cashed on July 14.

4. Active: We have to hire more workers.

   Passive: More workers have to be hired.

5. Active: They haven't shown that TV advertisement yet.

   Passive: That TV advertisement hasn't been shown yet.

6. Active: The boss has promised the workers a raise in salary.

   Passive: A raise in salary has been promised to the workers by the boss.

7. Active: Nancy should tell her parents the truth.

   Passive: The truth should

Advantages and Disadvantages

Shopping Channels

Many satellite and cable TV companies offer their viewers a shopping channel. These channels have become popular, but not everyone thinks that this is a good idea.

Benefits of Shopping Channels

On the one hand, shopping channels have made shopping easier for some people. It is true that they are helpful for people who are old or ill and can't leave their homes easily. Customers phone and place their orders, which are delivered to their homes. In addition, these channels are informative – they often demonstrate what a product does. This makes it easier for people to make shopping decisions.

Drawbacks of Shopping Channels

On the other hand, shopping channels can be problematic. They convince people to...

Common Social Situations and Appropriate Responses

Practical English Dialogues for Daily Life

• Meeting a cousin after 10 years: "It's been ages since we last saw each other. It's amazing, you haven't changed!"
• Justifying low marks to your parents: "Remember I was ill with swine flu and missed two school weeks."
• Arriving at a closed cinema: "Let's go somewhere else; what about the amusement arcade?"
• Advising a friend against copying homework: "If you copy it from the internet, you won't learn anything. That's good for nothing."
• Asking a friend to remove an unauthorized photo: "You had no permission; remove my photo immediately!"
• Explaining why you didn't catch any fish: "There was a sign in the river warning of toxic spills, so I decided to buy you

Understanding "May" and "Might" for Possibility

Use may or might to show a possibility in the present or future.

Examples of "May" and "Might" in Use

• She may be at home.
• I might start a catering business.

Forming Negatives with "May" and "Might"

The negative form of may is may not, and for might, it is might not.

• They may not come to dinner.
• We might not eat out tonight.

Important Note: May and might do not add -s in the third person singular (e.g., "He may go," not "He mays go").

Mastering English Tag Questions

We often use tag questions after statements when we think we know the answer to a question.

Structure of Tag Questions

If the statement is affirmative, the tag is negative, and vice versa.

Example:

• You live in Winnipeg (statement), don’t you (tag

Silas Marner

Silas Marner is an honest weaver who has lived in the countryside of Raveloe for fifteen years. Previously, he lived in Lantern Yard with his best friend, William, and his girlfriend, Sarah. In Lantern Yard, he was accused by everyone of murder and stealing money from the church. Consequently, he moved to Raveloe. He lives alone because his appearance is considered odd, and he spends all day at his loom. He was robbed by Dunstan, but he later receives his recompense and, later on, recovers his money. At the end of the book, Silas adopted a little girl that he calls Eppie and becomes an exemplary citizen.

Godfrey Cass

Godfrey Cass is the eldest son of Squire Cass. He is an attractive man who is quite selfish, yet he is also a good...

The Enduring Appeal of English Literature

All of us have read at least one book of English origin that has significantly impacted literary history. English literature, in particular, offers a rich tapestry of expression. It employs diverse literary forms that imbue texts with richness and depth. For those who love reading and writing, it stands as a paramount subject, and for me, the most captivating within English Studies. English literature provides profound insights into the history and culture of various nations. Moreover, literature often serves as a testament to personal experiences and a vital historical legacy.

Cultivating a Lifelong Passion

My fascination with literature began in high school during Spanish literature classes, where I...