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

Christmas in Barcelona: A Family Celebration

Naples Street, October 12th, 2014

Dear Anna,

How is England at this time of the year? It is a pity that you could not come to Barcelona this Christmas. Christmas is very special for me, as all of my family comes to the city to celebrate. My favorite part is when, in the morning of the 25th of December, we open our Christmas presents and then, after lunch, take the dogs out for a walk. It's fun and quite enjoyable! We play and joke around all day long. When the day is over, we are exhausted but, at the same time, it makes us very happy. I hope you are able to come next year so that we can have a lot of fun together.

Write soon,

Cristina.

Television's Impact: Education, Entertainment, & Concerns

The Global

Would Men Be Happy Without Women?

Women have played an important role in society, although in the past, they were not valued enough.

Women are essential to men’s happiness because they contribute significantly to many aspects of life. They are mothers and homemakers; moreover, they spend a great deal of time cooking and maintaining the home. Nowadays, most women work outside their homes and contribute to the family income. They also care for their children and manage the family economy. In my opinion, they carry out many tasks and deserve our respect.

I believe that men would not be happy without women, as they bring joy to our lives. We should also consider their beauty; they are usually kind and pleasant, whereas men are often less so.

In conclusion,...

Improve your English grammar by understanding essential verb forms and how to construct sentences in the passive voice. This resource provides a clear reference for common verbs and their conjugations, along with a breakdown of passive voice structures across various tenses.

Common English Verb Forms

Below is a list of frequently used verbs, showing their Simple Present, Simple Past, and Past Participle forms. Pay close attention to irregular verbs, as their past forms do not follow a predictable pattern.

Low Reporting Rates for Non-Partner Violence

Only 16% of women contacted the police as a result of the most serious incident of physical and/or sexual violence they experienced from a non-partner after the age of 15.

"I am a doctor and I consider myself to be a strong, feminist woman. I was raped by a male doctor colleague in 2012 and never went to the police, due to embarrassment... Most people on my team knew that my rapist stalked me at work and harassed me both within and outside of work. Nobody did anything, and I felt too broken to act in any constructive way. I just hid and avoided."

Fear and Avoidance in Everyday Life

64% of women reported avoiding places or situations for fear of being physically or sexually assaulted.

"This New Year'

The Fundamental Right to Education

We know the importance of education for the healthy development of a person and society. This progress is possible thanks to education. In Spain, education is compulsory until the age of 16. However, in other countries, many children do not go to school. To understand the importance of the right to education, we shall look at what happens in less developed countries where this right is not assured.

Challenges in Underdeveloped Nations

In underdeveloped countries such as Bangladesh, for instance, in the 12-16 age group, only 26% of girls and boys go to school. What are they doing if they don't go to school? Unfortunately, they must perform the following activities to survive:

• Working in factories, mines, or markets,

The Via Maggio Murder Case

The incident happened a few days before the Christmas holidays. The location was 58 Via Maggio, in Italy.

The Englishman's Apartment and Initial Clues

The floor contained many antiques, which were too large for the small space. The Englishman lived on the ground floor. There, officers found the head of an angel bearing a government seal. Since the item was antique, they initially suspected the murder was a reckoning.

Jeffreys Interviews Miss White

Jeffreys found very interesting information when he spoke to Miss White. She told him that the Englishman used to change the furniture at dawn. He was helped by the greengrocer and another man, whose identity she did not know.

Investigation Notes and Key Events

• The Captain's Theory:

Reported Speech Tense Changes

Responsible Mobile Phone Usage

A mobile phone is a device that allows us to communicate with others. It's very modern and useful. But, do we use mobile phones correctly? Many people use them in a proper way. For example, when an accident happens, they use it to ask for help or when they are in a difficult situation. However, other people use mobile phones in class. This is a bad habit and is very impolite. Mobile phones are practical, and that is why we should use them correctly.

The Vara del Pescado Festival in Gran Canaria

The Vara del Pescado is one of the most popular festivals in Agüimes on the island of Gran Canaria. It takes place in late August at Arinaga Beach. This festival has its origin in 1995. Traditionally, the Vara del Pescado...

Choosing Your Future Career and Path with Confidence

Once the school stage is over, thoughts about the future begin. This is where questions multiply: What do I do? What should I do? What career should I choose? Which path should I take? In making these important decisions there are many things that can influence us. Therefore, before any of these questions are answered or before taking any decision, it is very important to first get to know ourselves.

Know Yourself First

Being at the point of taking one of the most important decisions can feel overwhelming and loaded with tension. It often feels like negotiating between what parents think, our personal inclinations, and the comments of other people. These look like too many pressures for someone...