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

Released: Facing a Harsh New World

I was finally out of that horrible place. My life had gone so terribly wrong. I was imprisoned for ten years, and during that time, I constantly reflected on life and how people treat you. When I left, I took public transport to a shelter I had arranged. Everyone who passed by looked at me with disgust. Some even insulted, humiliated, and threatened me. It was then I realized that people were waiting for me outside of prison to confront me with the things they said that day.

Seeking Connection Amidst Judgment

Before prison, some people loved me and supported me unconditionally. About a week after my release, I wanted to reconnect with those who had always been there for me.

A Painful Rejection: My Neighbor John

First,...

Substantive Clauses

These clauses function as a noun within a sentence.

• Subject: We should come ourselves.
• Attribute: Manuel is mad.
• Noun Complement (CN): He expressed his wish to visit the exhibition.
• Adjective Complement: Ana is satisfied that you have invited her.
• Direct Object (CD): The coach thinks we will win the match.
• Indirect Object (CI): They awarded the prize to those who won the most votes.
• Prepositional Complement: The cyclist was referred to regarding problems in the race.

Adjectival Clauses

These clauses function as an adjective and are connected to an antecedent noun. They possess a dual syntactic function and often use relative pronouns like that or which.

Coordinated Sentences

Copulative Propositions

These sum their meanings using conjunctions...

What are Friends For? Reading & Exercises

Exercise 1: Reading Comprehension

1. F. Line 1, 2: "It's someone... don't."
2. T. Line 4: "I love... quickly."
3. T. She says that sharing secrets and giving and sharing food are important.
4. F. Jamie sees his closest friend once a year.

Exercise 2: Reading Comprehension

1. Andrew thinks it's very important to share the same things.
2. She gets bored with her friends when they are permanently miserable and talk about their own problems.
3. Jamie met with his friend Zac when he was a child.

Exercise 3: Verb Forms

1. Don't like
2. Will be taking
3. Am driving
4. Have drunk
5. Does mean

Exercise 4: Past Tenses

1. I used to have a dog when I was younger.
2. While we were having dinner, Tom called.

Exercise 5: Vocabulary

1. Polite
2. Silly
3. Happy

A Woman's Best Friend?

Colin Firth, known for his roles in films such as Bridget Jones’s Diary, Mamma Mia!, and Dorian Gray, stars in The King’s Speech as George VI—arguably the finest performance of his career. He is accompanied by a stellar cast, including Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. While I initially had low expectations, the film proved to be a pleasant surprise. Although the plot is somewhat predictable and simple, the performances are truly fantastic.

The Story of George VI

The film centers on George VI, the second son of the King. We are introduced to him as the Duke of York at Wembley Stadium, where he struggles to deliver a speech due to his debilitating stammer. After several unsuccessful treatments with various therapists, his wife, Elizabeth,...

For Sale: Turning Clutter Into Cash

You have a lot of junk, but you don't like throwing anything away. So, what should you do? Try selling it on eBay, the most popular auction site on the internet! Whatever you are selling, someone will buy it, and people do not mind paying for the strangest things.

The John Freyer Story

John Freyer wanted to move apartments, but he had too many possessions. So, he decided to sell them. John put photographs of his items on eBay and sold each one to the highest bidder. He sold everything from spoons, a tin-opener, and a lunchbox (including the lunch) to a pair of socks.

He wrote a background story for each item. For example, for a bag of sugar, he wrote: "I guess I don't use sugar that much. I have a really tiny

English Grammar Exercises and Sentence Correction

General Grammar and Relative Clauses

1. Many people are killed and injured on the roads every day... can't something be done about this?
2. Other people's schemes have been tried. Why has my scheme never been tried?
3. This used to be number 13, but now I see that 13 has been written underneath.
4. You are known to be in town on the...
5. The rocket is said to have traveled six thousand miles.
6. He introduced me to his students, most of whom were from abroad.
7. His girlfriend, whom he trusted absolutely, turned out to be an enemy.
8. We slept in the same room as a handcuffed prisoner who was handcuffed.
9. Paul, whose tires were nearly new, wanted to check...
10. Mary, whose children couldn't swim, said that there...
11. But if we had

Exercici 1: Vocabulary

• Explanation, definition, assumption, logically, reasonable, thought, confusion, concept, undoubtedly, sensible.

Exercici 2: Expressions and Beliefs

• Forget to take Darren’s views into account
• Does she come up with
• Is still under the impression
• Have you made up your mind
• In the mistaken belief (creença equivocada)
• Is out of the question (impossible/ni parlar-ne)
• You’ve now come to your senses (has entrat en raó)
• You are under the misapprehension (tens una idea equivocada)

Exercici 3: Idioms

• Wits (estar atent)
• Wood (no veure el conjunt pels detalls)
• Bell (sonar familiar)
• Head (tornar-se arrogant per l’èxit)
• Dark (sense informació)
• Bend (tornar-se boig)
• Leg (no tenir arguments)
• Uptake (rapidesa per entendre coses)

Exercici 4: Phrasal

Professional Cover Letter for Job Applications

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position advertised on your website. I am very interested in this opportunity and I believe that I would be a suitable candidate for the job.

Personal Background and Education

My name is Nour Batassa Abidar and I am 17 years old. I am currently studying my first year of the science baccalaureate at Isabel la Católica High School. I am a hardworking and motivated student who enjoys learning new things and taking on new challenges.

Multilingual Communication Skills

One of my strongest qualities is my ability to communicate with different people, as I speak four languages:

• Spanish
• English
• French
• Arabic

At home, I usually speak French and Arabic, while I use Spanish...

A Day at the Beach

The beach is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering a peaceful retreat by the sea. It stretches along the coastline, with golden sands meeting the sparkling blue water. This natural paradise attracts both locals and tourists who seek a day of relaxation, fun, and outdoor activities.

Beach Activities and Amenities

The beach has a wide range of areas suited for different preferences:

• Quiet zones: Perfect for sunbathing, reading, or watching the waves.
• Active areas: Featuring beach volleyball courts, surfing, and jet skiing.
• Family spots: Gentle waves ideal for young children to splash around safely.

Along the shore, there are cafes and small kiosks where visitors can grab refreshing drinks or snacks while...

English Grammar Transformation Exercises

1. That's the girl Susanne and Lisa were talking about. Susanne, who was talking with Lisa about a girl, is her friend.
2. Why were you left out of the team? Why were you left out of the team?
3. Melanie's wedding invitations were made by a graphic designer. Melanie had her wedding invitations made by a graphic designer.
4. They're building a new stadium outside the town centre. A new stadium is being built outside the town centre.
5. Laura won her third championship. Her achievements are astounding. Laura, whose achievements are astounding, won her third championship.
6. The spot is perfect. Greg chose it. The spot that Greg chose is perfect.
7. You shouldn't leave the equipment here. The equipment shouldn't be left here.
8. He talked