Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for English

Adjectives

Tallish, skinny, plump (Rechoncho), broad-shoulder (ampli), Stubbly(No afeitat), Freckly (pecoso), Dyed (teñit), wavy(Ondulat), Spiky (De punta)// Big-headed (Cregut), Creative, easy-going, generous, good fun, good-natured (Campechano), intelligent, moody (Bipolar), Outgoing, serious, shy, strong-willed (Voluntad), warm-hearted (Bona persona.)

Relative Pronouns

people-> Who /that /whom(formal)// Things->Which that// Time->When// Spaces and places->Where// Possesion->Whose. 

Verb Tenses

Toy with->Considerar. // Take on->Assumir// Pick on->Tractar malament// Leave out->Excloure. // We use the present perfect to describe an action that started in the past and either continues in the present or has recently stopped:

Computers are now ubiquitous in modern society, presenting both advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of Computers

Firstly, computers can save us time. They help us to perform complicated operations very quickly and almost without any mistakes. Secondly, they have improved worldwide communications. Thanks to the Internet, email, and now social networks, we can get in touch with our friends even if they are far away. Moreover, we can communicate with each other more cheaply, faster, and more easily.

Disadvantages of Computers

However, computers can also have drawbacks. On the one hand, they have improved communications, but on the other hand, they might stop people from communicating with each other face-to-face. Some people prefer "talking"... Continue reading "Impact of Computers on Modern Society: Pros and Cons" »

Man: Hey, Megan. Come on in. Take a seat... uh, somewhere.

The Apartment Cleaning Intervention

A Home in Disarray

Woman: Whoa. This place is a disaster and the smell!

Man: It's... Ah. [Sniff, sniff]. Ah, it's not so bad.

Woman: Yes, it is. It's terrible.

Man: Ah, come on.

Woman: No, look. There are pizza boxes all over the floor.

Man: Do you need a piece?

Woman: Wait! I think that (pizza) company's been closed... about two months ago... for health reasons. Stains on the carpet from who knows what. Say goodbye to your deposit. I'm... I'm not even going into the bathroom. And, what is that smell?

Man: What smell? Wait... what! Ah!

Woman: Uh... What is in your garbage? This milk is curdled. How long has it been in there? Are you trying to develop intelligent... Continue reading "Apartment Cleaning Intervention: A Sibling's Plea" »

ONLY A TINY MINORITY (7): tiny minority, made homeless, protect your identity, end poverty, ageing population, life expectancy, population growth. A RECENT STUDY (7): 1) truly, 2) joy, 3) essential, 4) well-established, 5) appealing, 6) property, 7) (a lazar).  MATT IS SO ORGANISED: Matt (effortless), Have you been (affordable), It is (efficient) copying, JK Rowling (first-rate), I can come over (convenient), This new gadget (appealing), For an (unbeatable) price, Marta (worthwhile). A PHRASAL VERB: a phrasal verb in the past (date back to), with a level of (standard), a person over (senior citizen), which is not (unfamiliar), a phrasal verb already (join in), happening at once (instantly). 

WITHOUT ANY END: limitless, infinity, watching

"Mockingbird"

Yeah

I know sometimes things may not always make sense to you right now

But hey, what daddy always tell you?

Straighten up little soldier

Stiffen up that upper lip

What you crying about?

You got me.

Hailie, I know you miss your mom, and I know you miss your dad

When I'm gone but I'm trying to give you the life that I never had

I can see you're sad, even when you smile, even when you laugh

I can see it in your eyes, deep inside you want to cry

'Cause you're scared, I ain't there?

Daddy's with you in your prayers

No more crying, wipe them tears

Daddy's here, no more nightmares

We gon' pull together through it, we gon' do it

Lainie, Uncle's crazy, ain't he?

Yeah, but he loves you girl and you better know it

We're all we got in this world

When it spins,... Continue reading "Eminem's 'Mockingbird': A Father's Promise to His Daughters" »

USING MOBILE PHONES AT SCHOOL.

NOWADAYS, CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS ARE EXCESSIVELY ADDICTED TO MOBILE PHONES ANDNEW

TECHNOLOGIES. MOST OF THEM HAVE WITH THEM THEIR MOBILE PHONES AT SCHOOL,IS THIS AN ADVANTAGE OR A DISADVANTAGE?

ON THE ONE HAND, MOBILE PHONES CAN BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL APPS AS FOR EXAMPLE THE “CLASROOM” APP. OTHER ADVANTATGES ARE: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION, LEARNING THROUGH GAMES.MOREOVER MOBILE PHONES CAN BE USED TO READ BOOKS AND MANY OTHER THINGS.

ON THE OTHER HAND, MOBILE PHONES MIGHT BE DANGEROUS AND CREATE IMPORTANT PROBLEMS FOR CHILDRENS, SUCH AS DISTURBING THEM WHEN STUDYING, REPLACING VIDEOGAMES FOR OTHER POPULAR GAMES

FORTHISREASON, IFTHEUSEOF MOBILE ISNOT

APPROPRIATE, TEACHERS SHOULD NOT ALLOW STUDENTS TO USE THEM.

Common Minimal Pairs in English

Consonant Sounds

Voiced and Voiceless Consonants

• Bag / Back
• Log / Lock
• Wig / Wick
• Snag / Snack
• Girls / Curls
• Grime / Crime
• Grease / Crease
• Gold / Cold
• Anger / Anchor
• Stag / Stack
• Guards / -

• Big / Pig
• Bath / Path
• Cab / Cap
• Bin / Pin
• Bear / Pear
• Bees / Peas
• Bay / Pay
• Back / Pack
• Stable / Staple
• Crumble / Crumple
• Boring / Pouring
• Mob / Mop

• Bus / Boss
• Gun / Gone
• Puppy / Poppy
• Shut / Shot
• Sung / Song
• Cut / Cot
• Luck / Lock
• Colour / Collar

• Cap / Cup
• Hat / Hut
• Ran / Run
• Match / Much
• Ankle / Uncle
• Drank / Drunk
• Fan / Fun
• Cat / Cut
• Began / Begun

• Care / Car
• Fair / Far
• Stairs / Stars
• Bear / Bar
• Tear (verb) / Tar

• Cat / Cart
• Ham / Harm
• Ants / Aunts
• Back / Bark
• Shack / Shark
• Hat / Heart
• Had / Hard
• Am / Arm

• Day / They
• Doze / Those
• Den / Then
• Udders / Others
• Breed / Breathe
• Load / Loathe
• Header

unit 9A

second conditional

if+simple past+would or wouldn't

ej if I saw a ghost, Iwould scream

I Would scream if saw a ghost

Unit 9B

for (periodo de) since (fecha)

I've worked here for a year

I've worked here since 2016

Algo que ocurrio en el pasado, pero sigue ocurriendo

Unit 9C

present perfect v/s Simple past

have + V(pp)              verb (past)

has                      

Siggie marley has won a grammy        Bob Marley die of cancer

Unit 10A

*passive

Tolkien wrote the LOTR

(ACTIVA)

Pasiva= The LOTR was written by toklen

act= Chile exorts copper...

Pass= Cooper is exported by Chile

*Used to

(+) I used to study a lot

(-) I didn't use to study

(?) Did you use to study?

unit 9A

second conditional

if+simple past+would or wouldn't

ej if I saw a ghost,

a) Direct Speech

1. Jill said he had finished the letters she had asked him to write.
2. Susan exclaimed that they had never travelled by plane before, but the next day it would be their first flight.
3. Mum said I should wear warmer clothes.
4. She said it was raining hard that day.
5. Dad said it was time for bed, and ordered me to brush my teeth.
6. The librarian ordered me to the boys not to make so much noise.
7. The chef ordered me to put the cake in the oven.
8. She asked me where I would most like to make a film.
9. John asked Sam of he liked computer games.
10. Her friend asked her when she had arrived.

b) Indirect Speech

1. He invited her to come to his party.
2. She commanded him to drop his weapons.
3. He insisted on doing her work.
4. She suggested visiting Jane.
5. He warned her not to go

I remember the day I ran away from school for the first time in my life. That day, I felt an urge to escape from the insipid schoolwork. Sunshine gently touched my skin, and I could hear the wind whisper, tempting me with the eagerness for freedom. After persuading my friends to join me, we started our unexpected journey. We felt a little fear for our spontaneity; our hearts pounded with excitement and fear at the same time.

We decided to spend the day at the beautiful lake nearby our school, which looked like a colossal sapphire, vividly reflecting the sunshine. I felt the impulse to jump directly into that lake, but considering the season—autumn—I calmed myself down. But thanks to autumn, we got to see an exquisite collaboration of maple... Continue reading "An Unforgettable Escape: A Day of Freedom and Friendship" »