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

Questions

1. How much does the tour cost?
2. When did you buy this computer?

Present Perfect Tense

1. Those men have been volunteer rescue workers for more than ten years.
2. The search party has been in the area since 5:00.
3. I haven't seen Edward for three days.
4. They have never entered the competition before.
5. I haven't made friends in my new school yet.

Past Simple & Continuous

1. I visited many beautiful places while I was touring Thailand.
2. I was flying to New York when I met Brad.
3. It began to rain while we were searching for the missing girl.

Past Simple & Past Perfect

1. The firefighters put out the fire after they had got everyone out of the building.
2. They fell in love after they had been close friends for years.
3. After he had made three unsuccessful films, he finally

Common English Phrasal Verbs: Practice and Definitions

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs based on the provided definitions:

• Cope with: I'm finding it hard to cope with all the work I've got at the moment. I'm so stressed.
• Back up: I always back up my important photos onto a pen drive in case I lose the original.
• Calling for: The public are calling for (demanding) new elections as soon as possible.
• Called off: Unfortunately, the concert was called off (cancelled) because the band was ill.
• Come round: He always used to come round (visit) to my house after school when we were kids.
• Cluttered up: The front of his car is so cluttered up (filled untidily) with McDonald's boxes that you can't see the floor.
• Came across: I came across (found)

British Culture and the Globe Theatre

1. Antonio meets his British friends at Salamanca University.

2. What did Antonio and Pablo have for afternoon tea?
They had scones with jam and cream.

3. What happened to the original Globe Theatre?
The original Globe Theatre was built in 1599 but, unfortunately, burned down in the middle of the 17th century and was destroyed again 30 years later. The new Globe Theatre was finished in 1997.

4. What differences are there between the 1600s and today?
One difference is that today women play the female roles, whereas in the 1600s, women weren't allowed to be actresses. Another difference is that the "groundlings" ate, drank, and talked during the performance, including throwing food at actors if they acted badly....

Internet y su uso:

Internet y su uso: In recent years, technological breakthroughs have come so quickly that we have hardly been able to catch up with them, but young people are different and the youngest have understood these new forms of communication very quickly.

They can spend hours on their computers and, moreover, when they are not at home they can walk down the street while typing on their phones, which could be amazing or scary depending on the beholder.

For them, it's terrific how quickly they are able to connect with their friends, to always be in touch with them, and to hear the latest news at the same moment it is taking place.

In my opinion, they seem to have lost the art of making conversation. It's difficult for them to speak with...

Cars: Essential or Optional?

While many feel a car is essential for daily commutes and travel, a significant portion of the population opts for alternatives. The use of cars presents both positive and negative aspects.

Advantages of Car Ownership

• Significant independence and freedom of movement.
• Faster than urban public transport for many routes.
• Ability to travel anywhere at your convenience.

Disadvantages of Car Use

• Significant environmental pollution.
• Difficulty finding parking, especially in urban areas.
• Frequent traffic jams, leading to wasted time.
• High risk of accidents.

Conclusion on Cars

In conclusion, while cars are often seen as necessary for work and daily life, various alternatives exist. Like most things, car ownership comes with its own...

-sue: take legal actions -sympathetic Upbringing: raise (a child) Mortgage: money you have to pay when you buy a house Put somebody up: take in: accommodate somebody in your home Restroom: room with toilets in a public place Make redundant: fire, lose your job Be responsible for something bad: blame for something Rich: well-to-do: wealthy Support: to provide Unlikely: improbable to happen Bully: intimidate someone younger or smaller Scruffy: messy, not smart or elegant Sewage: polluted water Land field site: dump waste, place where all the rubbish is thrown away Display: show Fib: white lie Quarrel: have an argument Take into account: consider Blatant: done in an obvious, open way, without caring Get their own way: obtain what they want Keep

Third Thoughts by E.V. Lucas (1868–1938)

Literal Comprehension

Once, the writer’s friend, while visiting New York, bought a painting thinking that it was by Turner. He got it at a cheap price since the seller was also confused about its originality. With the painting, he went to London and sold it for fifty pounds. He was so happy that he decided to share the profit with the seller in New York. At first, he decided to share fifty percent of his profit and wrote a letter, but having no stamp, he went to his room. Again, at about 3 AM, he thought it quite inappropriate to share the profit but still thought of sending ten pounds only. His thinking kept changing, and he couldn’t sleep well. Again, he thought of sending five pounds, thinking...

The Great Scott Gadzooks: A Critical Analysis

This analysis examines the themes presented in the text, focusing on the perceived negative influence of television on children's development and imagination.

Literal Comprehension: The Case Against TV

The text takes a strong stance, suggesting that parents should not allow their children near the television set, and ideally, should not install one at all. In nearly every home, children watch TV until their eyes get tired. They sit and watch until they are spellbound and absolutely *drunk with very bad things*.

Parents often allow this because it prevents children from fighting or doing naughty things, thus allowing adults to work freely. However, the text argues that parents have never considered that...

Mastering Verb Forms: Infinitive and Gerund Usage

Using the Infinitive (To + Verb)

The infinitive form (to + base verb) is used in the following contexts:

• After adjectives.
• To express purpose.

Verbs Always Followed by the Infinitive

The following verbs are typically followed immediately by the infinitive:

• I can’t afford to go on holidays abroad.
• The students agreed to be here on time.
• He appeared to be happy.
• The students asked me to postpone the exam.
• He begged me not to leave him.
• He claimed to be Michael Jackson’s son.
• If you dare to insult me, I’ll call the police.
• I have decided to buy a new car.
• The citizens are demanding the government to lower taxes.
• I expect you to pass the course.
• If you fail to fill in the form, you won’t be able to sign

Reported Speech

Indirect Style

He explained that he had found a flat that day.

He said to me that he had been waiting since the previous month.

She told me that she had taken it home with her the previous day.

She commented that Ann would be in Paris the following week.

He insisted that he would be using my car himself that night.

She pointed out to me that they had been going home when she had seen her the previous day.

She admitted that she would be 21 the following day.

He explained to me that he had seen her the previous day when she had been going home and she hadn't greeted him.

He assured me that they had seen him the previous week and they hadn't told him the truth.

Reporter Orders

He ordered me to bring him the book that day.

She warned me not...