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

Simple Sentences(1MC)

Mary and Samantha took the bus.

Joe waited for the train.

Compound Sentences(2 OR MORE MC connected by conjunctions: and or but)

Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon, and they left on the bus before I arrived.

Mary and Samantha left on the bus before I arrived, so I did not see them at the bus station.

A Complex Sentence(1 mc + 1 or more subordinate c)

Because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon, I did not see them at the station.

I did not see them at the station because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon.

Compound-Complex Sentence(2 mc + 1 or more subordinate c)

Kate doesn’t like cartoons because they are loud, so she doesn’t watch them.

As I put my coat on, I looked... Continue reading "Types of Sentences and Grammatical Functions" »

CORRECCIÓN ERRORES:

1- she said him that he wouldn´t go - she said that he woldn´t go//

 2- I started to write an e-mail     3-I would rather - i would go to the cinema

4-  I love watching TV o  i love to watch TV.

5- I would like saying(to say) YES but i'm afraid i can´t

6- Angela has been on(in) touch with Sarah since 1999

7- Your final project was so dull that i couldn´t keep to read(reading)it

8-I enjoy travelling and sightseeing

9- I might going(go) to Canada next week.

10- I tried to the whole thing get out of

11- Jonh never got his divorce over (el over va después del got)

12- The plane took off at 18:30 and landed at 20:30

13: You two have never fallen out it (sin el it)

14-If she had stayed at home, she wouldn´t have seen... Continue reading "Common English Grammar Mistakes and Corrections" »

The Journey Begins

When I was young, at 16, I started receiving low marks. This disappointed my family, although I initially thought it was normal for that age. However, my friends weren't experiencing the same academic struggles. The core issue was a **lack of motivation**. This is where my journey truly began.

High School Challenges

As a result of those marks, I had to repeat grades, which changed everything. Despite my lack of motivation, I completed the last two years of high school (bachillerato) primarily due to the immense pressure I felt to succeed.

University Decisions

While preparing for the university entrance exam, I was very nervous about failing. Fortunately, it went well, and I decided to study Business Administration and Management... Continue reading "From Academic Struggles to Global Connections: A Personal Journey" »

English Vocabulary: Music and General Terms (English to Catalan)

• Lyrics à lletra
• Ability to Focus à habilitat per concentrar-se
• Performance à actuació
• Memory à memòria
• Performs à actuar
• How You Exercise à com fas exercici
• Lead Singer à cantant principal
• DJ à DJ
• Sound Quality à qualitat del so
• Movement à moviment
• Audience à audiència
• Gig à esdeveniment / concert de música
• Support Band à teloners
• Sell Out à venut (Exhaurir les entrades)
• Your Dreams à els teus somnis
• Live Album à àlbum en directe
• Release à publicar
• Learning a Foreign Language à aprenent una llengua estrangera
• Tour à tour / gira
• Record à gravar / gravació
• Playlist à llista
• Hit à èxit
• Maths Ability à habilitat matemàtica
• Hip Hop à hip hop
• Classical Music à música clàssica
• Jazz

Anesthesia: A Medical Revolution

Anesthesia, a medical marvel discovered in 1846 by William Thomas Morton, has revolutionized surgery. It allows doctors to perform operations faster and painlessly, benefiting patients in countless ways.

Types of Anesthesia

Anesthesia comes in various forms, including injections, inhaled gases, and vapors. Each type affects the nervous system differently, blocking nerve impulses and preventing pain.

Benefits of Anesthesia

Anesthesia has made modern medicine possible. It enables surgeons to perform complex procedures with precision and reduces patient discomfort.

The Walking Dead: A Thrilling Horror Drama

Synopsis

The Walking Dead, an acclaimed American horror drama, depicts a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies.... Continue reading "Anesthesia: A Medical Revolution and The Walking Dead: A Thrilling Horror Drama" »

13 Reasons Why: Unveiling the Mystery

A Dramatic Twist on Suicide

Imagine waking up to find mysterious audio cassette tapes at your doorstep. This intriguing premise sets the stage for 13 Reasons Why, a captivating series directed by Diana Son and Brian Yorkey.

Unwinding the Tapes of Truth

The series revolves around a young woman who takes her own life, leaving behind a collection of cassette tapes detailing the thirteen reasons behind her tragic decision. Each side of a tape reveals a person and a reason, unraveling a complex web of relationships and hidden truths.

A Chain of Whispers

As the protagonist listens to the tapes, the story unfolds, revealing the individuals who played a role in her life's final chapter. The tapes are passed from one... Continue reading "13 Reasons Why: A Gripping Tale of Mystery and Drama" »

Strategic Business Meeting: Product Launch & Market Expansion

Meeting Transcript: New Product Line Discussion

Opening Remarks and Casual Conversation

Ms. Smith: Oh, sorry, I'm late.

Mr. Laurents: Don't worry, Ms. Kampala just arrived, and now we are chit-chatting about yesterday's scandal. Did you hear that Ana Rosa is pregnant?

Ms. Smith: Really? No, I didn't hear that. This morning I just watched the weather for today, and they were right: today is a beautiful day.

Ms. Kampala: Oh yes! Today I can wear my summer dress!

Product Proposal Acceptance

Ms. Smith: That's fine. Okay, guys, let's start. Do you accept the proposal?

Mr. Laurents: Yes, of course! It's a good idea that can make us earn a lot of money.

Ms. Kampala: But first, we will lose money.... Continue reading "Product Strategy & Global Market Entry" »

Rasselas: Marriage, Happiness, and the Human Condition

28. Rasselas tries to calm his sister, telling her not to be troubled by evil that has not yet come to pass. He answers everything the princess said previously: that marriage is not a problem, and it is normal for confrontations to arise, both outside and within marriage. She should not be troubled by the continuity of the species because they should seek the happiness of the individual, with or without marriage, populating the world or not, because it is the least of their problems.

29. The characters continue discussing marriage. Finally, they conclude that sooner or later, whether you marry or not, you will always experience both pleasures and problems. You must deal with them because... Continue reading "Rasselas: Marriage, Pyramids, and a Kidnapping in Egypt" »

My Mother, Cecilia

My mom, Cecilia Perez, was born on November 14, 1974, in Mexico City, Mexico. Her parents are Consuelo Ceballos and Ramon Perez. She has an older sister who is one year older than her.

She attended primary and secondary school and then pursued a technical career in secretarial studies. Due to financial constraints, she started working at an early age. Before beginning her career, she diligently completed the necessary service. At the age of 20, she married my father, Rodolfo Lopez. They had a loving relationship, and at 22, she gave birth to her first child, me. Two years later, she had her second child, my brother, Brian.

She initially worked at a social club and then furthered her secretarial career by working for various... Continue reading "The Benefits of Online Shopping vs In-Store Shopping" »