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

My take on this video, considering it's from the 80s and 90s, is a fairly decent and open video for the time being. The phrase "everyone can use sunscreen" means that it symbolizes that there are no social or cultural limits when it comes to the rights or wishes of people of all races. It's also about the common stereotypes of women or men in magazines and how their influence can make you feel miserable or less important than them or ugly.

The relationship of this song with the topics covered is strong at first glance, everything speaks of how in some societies, they are used to stereotyping women with perfect bodies and men with muscles and a firm body, so he sings about how people should not focus on how the perfect people in magazines compare

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Chapter 1: Nat's Journey Begins

Chapter 1 Summary

King of Shadows by Susan Cooper tells the story of a young boy named Nat, who uses the world of theater to escape his painful past and forge a hopeful future. Orphaned and burdened by grief, Nat finds solace in acting. He is magically transported back to Elizabethan England, where he becomes an apprentice to William Shakespeare. Under Shakespeare's guidance, Nat learns to confront his emotions and properly mourn his parents. King of Shadows is a poignant tale of self-discovery set against the vibrant backdrop of Elizabethan theater.

In 1999, the Company of Boys gathers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for their first rehearsal of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Nat, a member... Continue reading "King of Shadows Chapter 1: Nat's Journey Begins" »

Due to = because of Condition = illness

Mild = moderate To have the blues = depressed

Manage = control Prohibit = forbid

Skill = ability Countless = a lot of

Important = significant Achievement = accomplishment

Willing = prepared Decreased = diminish

Prevent = stop State = claim Unfair = unjust

Huge = enormous Improve = get better

Purchase = buy Income = salary

Lend = borrow Buy = sell

Decreased = increased Insignificant = prestigious

Adore/appreciate = dislike Very small/tiny = huge

Approve/acclaim = criticize Calming/comforting = disturbing

- The post has just arrived.

- My neighbors had sold their house before they moved to Los Angeles.

- How long have you known her?

- By the time I get home, I hope you will have walked the dog.

- She hadn't run a marathon... Continue reading "Improve Your Vocabulary with Synonyms and Sentences" »

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Essential English Irregular Verbs

Here's a list of common irregular verbs in English, with their base form, past simple, and past participle, along with a Spanish translation.

• Be - Was/Were - Been - Ser, Estar
• Beat - Beat - Beaten - Golpear
• Become - Became - Become - Llegar a ser
• Begin - Began - Begun - Empezar
• Bend - Bent - Bent - Doblar
• Bet - Bet - Bet - Apostar
• Bite - Bit - Bitten - Morder
• Bleed - Bled - Bled - Sangrar
• Blow - Blew - Blown - Soplar
• Break - Broke - Broken - Romper
• Bring - Brought - Brought - Traer
• Build - Built - Built - Construir
• Burn - Burnt/Burned - Burnt/Burned - Quemar
• Burst - Burst - Burst - Reventar, Estallar
• Buy - Bought - Bought - Comprar
• Catch - Caught - Caught - Coger
• Choose - Chose - Chosen - Elegir
• Come - Came - Come - Venir
• Cost

Verb Tenses Exercises

Past Perfect Tense

1. Last night I couldn't get in because I had forgotten my keys.
2. I was exhausted because I had studied too much.
3. When their mum came home last night, the children had eaten their dinner.
4. By the time we got to the cinema, the film had started, so we missed the beginning.
5. When we arrived in Ireland, the airline company had lost our luggage.
6. I saw Paris for the first time last night. I hadn't seen it before.
7. I thought I had met this girl before.

Future Simple, "Be Going To", Present Continuous, and Present Simple

1. Look at those black clouds. It is going to rain.
2. It's hot in here! I will open the windows.
3. I don't think I will go out tonight. I'm too tired.
4. What time does the film start?
5. My appointment with the doctor is tomorrow.

The Concept of Alter Egos in Poe's Short Stories

In Edgar Allan Poe's short stories, the concept of alter egos often appears. Minister D., a character in"The Purloined Letter" serves as the criminal counterpart to Dupin, a detective who typically operates within the law.

Dupin's Recognition of the Similarity

Dupin acknowledges the resemblance between himself and Minister D., referring to him as"that monstrum horrendum, an unprincipled man of genius" He delights in outwitting the Minister in a battle of intellect.

The Fake Letter and the Greek Mythological Reference

In a fake letter left for Minister D., Dupin includes a quote about the Greek brothers Atreus and Thyestes. Thyestes's adultery with Atreus's wife leads to Atreus's revenge, in which... Continue reading "Minister D.: Dupin's Equal in Understanding the Human Mind" »

Oscar Wilde's Biography

Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin on 16 October 1854. His mother, Jane, was a successful poet and journalist, and his father was a leading ear and eye surgeon. He was educated in Portora Royal School in Dublin and Magdalene College, Oxford. While at Magdalene, he won the 1878 Prize for his poem 'Ravenna'. After graduating, he moved to London to establish a literary career. He married Constance Lloyd in 1884, and they had two sons. Wilde's marriage ended in 1893, and he began an affair with Lord Alfred Douglas, which led to his downfall. He died in 1900.

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime

The story begins at a party where a palmist predicts that Lord Arthur is destined to commit murder. Arthur attempts to fulfill this prophecy but... Continue reading "Oscar Wilde: Life, Love, and Literary Career" »