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Analysis of Burning Bright

The ironies in this book continue to multiply as Montag discovers that Millie was the one who turned in the fire alarm. In fact, it's interesting to note that as Millie makes her abrupt departure, her worries and concern focus only on her television family and not her husband (Montag). Although Beatty feels some remorse over what will happen to Montag, he continues to ridicule him: "Old Montag wanted to fly near the sun and now that he's burnt his damn wings, he wonders why. Didn't I hint enough when I sent the Hound around your place?" Though one's sympathies are, rightly so, with Montag, Beatty is revealed here as a man torn between duty and conscience, which makes him more of an individual and less a villain, less... Continue reading "The Ironies of Burning Bright" »

Hurricane Katrina: A Family's Ordeal in New Orleans

On August 29, 2005, my parents, my sister, and I were sitting in our house in New Orleans, listening to the wind outside. Hurricane Katrina was here! We were all terrified, even our dog, Belle. Eventually, the wind stopped, and we knew the storm was over, so we went to bed.

At first, all was quiet. Then, my mother heard Belle drinking, but she wasn't drinking from her dish—she was drinking from the floor. Floodwater was filling our house! As soon as we realized what was happening, we ran up to the roof. We waited there for two days, with nothing to eat. We were hungry and scared.

Finally, a helicopter came and took us to a safe place. Now we live with my aunt in Houston, Texas. I'm sad that... Continue reading "Surviving Nature's Fury: Personal Accounts of Disasters" »

Jennifer's Daily Routine

My name is Jennifer. I get up at 5 in the morning. I have breakfast, coffee, and a sandwich. Then, I go to work and leave at two in the afternoon. I go home for lunch and spend time with my daughter in the afternoon. After that, I have a shower and prepare everything for the next day before going to bed.

Hobbies

• Play football
• Play basketball
• Play volleyball
• Play tennis
• Play rugby
• Play jockey
• Play poker
• Play golf
• Go sailing
• Go yachting
• Ride a bike
• Ride a ski
• Surf
• Dance

Careful with the third person (he, she, it), add -s: play – plays, -es: watch – watches, -es: pass – passes, -es: go – goes. Usage: The present simple is used to talk about habitual actions. + (affirmative) TURN ON THE COMPUTER – (negative) DON´T TURN ON THE

Essential English Irregular Verbs

Infinitive - Past Simple - Past Participle

• to be - was/were - been
• to become - became - become
• to build - built - built
• to buy - bought - bought
• to come - came - come
• to do - did - done
• to drink - drank - drunk
• to eat - ate - eaten
• to feel - felt - felt
• to find - found - found
• to fly - flew - flown
• to get - got - gotten
• to give - gave - given
• to go - went - gone
• to grow - grew - grown
• to hang - hung - hung
• to have - had - had
• to hear - heard - heard
• to know - knew - known
• to leave - left - left
• to lose - lost - lost
• to make - made - made
• to meet - met - met
• to put - put - put
• to quit - quit - quit
• to read - read - read
• to ride - rode - ridden
• to run - ran - run
• to say - said - said
• to see - saw - seen
• to speak - spoke - spoken
• to spend - spent

City Center Flat: Park & Beachfront Living

This flat is located in the city center, directly fronting the park and extending to the beach. We are the proud owners of the entire building, which includes a private garage.

Spacious Interior & Modern Amenities

Inside, the flat features:

• Three comfortable bedrooms.
• A large living room, the most spacious in the house.
• A functional kitchen.
• An inviting terrace.

Bedroom Details

My parents' bedroom is exceptionally large, surpassing all other bedrooms, including my sister's and mine. My room is very modern, equipped with a computer, a smart TV, a PlayStation 4, and a comfortable bed.

The flat is generally older.

The Hunger Games: A Tale of Survival

The story unfolds in Panem, a nation starkly divided into... Continue reading "City Center Flat & Hunger Games: A Dual Story" »

Section 1: Verb Forms and Contextual Usage

Context: Opening of the New Gulliver Sports Center

Exercise: Select the Most Suitable Verb Form

• 1. was opened
• 2. was used
• 3. fell
• 4. was sold
• 5. was converted
• 6. played
• 7. were held
• 8. was damaged
• 9. broke out
• 10. was not used
• 11. remained
• 12. went on
• 13. was decided
• 14. was launched
• 15. was raised
• 16. offered
• 17. were drawn up
• 18. includes
• 19. congratulated
• 20. was given

Section 2: Passive Voice Sentences

Examples of Passive Voice Construction

1. The football pitch was flooded by a sudden storm.
2. The car door was scratched by vandals.
3. A new planet has been discovered by scientists in Geneva.
4. The new National Museum will be opened by the president.
5. The new primary school is being built by a local firm.
6. The swimming pool was not used

I thought that we could talk about travelling. Do you enjoy travelling?

If answer is YES.  Ahhh, then you will probably feel the same as me about this way of life.

If answer is NO  Oh.... You must be then one of the very few people who don’t..... In any case…

I prefer to speak about the reasons why we do it and the benefits we might get when we travel. Have you been on a trip recently?

Let me tell you a bit more about the reasons why people decide to travel. Nowadays, people travel mostly for pleasure. Travelers typically choose destinations where they think they’ll feel relaxed in different ways. Other people instead prefer travelling for deeper, more conscious motivations. If you have lived all your life with the comforts of western society,... Continue reading "The Benefits of Traveling: Why You Should Explore the World" »

Mastering Irregular Verbs

Understanding Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the standard rules of conjugation. They have unique past tense and past participle forms that must be memorized. This document provides a comprehensive list of common irregular verbs in English, along with their base form, past simple, past participle, and Spanish translation.

List of Irregular Verbs

• Be (was/were) - been - Ser
• Beat - beat - beaten - Golpear
• Become - became - become - Convertir
• Begin - began - begun - Empezar
• Bite - bit - bitten - Morder
• Blow - blew - blown - Soplar
• Break - broke - broken - Romper
• Bring - brought - brought - Traer
• Build - built - built - Construir
• Buy - bought - bought - Comprar
• Catch - caught - caught - Capturar
• Choose - chose

2017 Exam A (Ek)

Analysis of Animal Welfare and Conservation

Argument 1: People experience guilt when observing animals in captivity due to perceived unhappiness caused by their living conditions.

Argument 2: Instead of visiting zoos, children could learn about wildlife through alternative educational resources like natural history museums and documentaries.

Argument 3: The conservation perspective posits that zoos offer better safety and protection for endangered species compared to their natural habitats.

Argument 4: Protecting natural habitats is crucial for ensuring the continued survival of animals in the wild.

Vocabulary

• Jungle
• Lonely
• Endangered
• Forbid

2017 Exam B (Ek)

Analysis of a Hypothetical Zombie Apocalypse

Argument 1: A zombie apocalypse... Continue reading "Analysis of Texts from 2017 Exams" »

Elizabeth:

She is the protagonist of the novel and the second oldest of five sisters, she is cheerful, witty, sharp and intelligent. However, her pride provokes a prejudice that endangers her happy future with Darcy. Elizabeth values decorum, good manners, and virtue.

Mr. Darcy:

He is an extremely rich, proud, haughty aristocrat, aware of class differences, yet he has a strong sense of honor and virtue, and a sense of justice that helps him control his pride after Elizabeth rejects him for his points of view.

Jane:

She is the oldest of the Bennet sisters. She is beautiful, kind, humble, and selfless, always in a good mood.

Mr. Bingley:

Like his beloved Jane, he is a kind and good-natured person. Class differences do not worry him, despite his extraordinary... Continue reading "Pride and Prejudice Characters: A Detailed Overview" »