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PREGUNTAS

1. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. (3 points)

stomachache, earache, toothache, fever, backache, headache

1. I have a fever.
2. I have a backache.
3. I have a toothache.
4. I have an earache.
5. I have a headache.
6. I have a stomachache.

GRAMMAR

2. Complete the sentences (Active or Passive Voice). Use Simple Present.

1. He sells cars.
2. The blue car is sold.
3. In summer, more ice-cream is eaten than in winter.
4. She calls her grandparents every Friday.

3. Complete the sentences using words beginning with somebody, anybody, everyone, or nobody.

1. Are you ready? Do you have anybody?
2. I’m hungry. Is there anything in the fridge?
3. No, I’m sorry. There’s nothing in the fridge.
4. Everyone is here now, so we’re ready to go.
5. The bus is full. There’s nothing to

1. Auditory Learners

   These learners have highly developed auditory skills and often think in words. They enjoy reading, playing word games, and making up poetry or stories. They can be taught by encouraging them to say and see words, and by reading books together. Tools include computers, games, multimedia, books, tape recorders, and lectures.

2. Visual-Spatial Learners

   These learners think in terms of physical space, like architects and sailors. They are very aware of their environments and enjoy activities such as drawing, doing jigsaw puzzles, and reading maps. They can be taught through drawings, verbal and physical imagery. Tools include models, graphics, charts, photographs, drawings, 3-D modeling, video, videoconferencing, television, multimedia,

Irregular English Verbs

Past Simple Tense

Essential English Irregular Verbs

was/were - been (ser, estar)

beat - beaten (golpear; vencer)

became - become (llegar a ser)

began - begun (empezar)

bent - bent (doblar, flexionar)

bit - bitten (morder)

blew - blown (soplar)

broke - broken (romper)

brought - brought (traer; llevar)

built - built (construir)

burnt - burnt (quemar)

bought - bought (comprar)

caught - caught (coger, atrapar)

chose - chosen (elegir)

came - come (venir)

cost - cost (costar)

cut - cut (cortar)

dug - dug (cavar, excavar)

did - done (hacer)

drew - drawn (dibujar)

dreamt/dreamed - dreamt/dreamed (soñar)

drank - drunk (beber)

drove - driven (conducir)

ate - eaten (comer)

fell - fallen (caer)

fed - fed (alimentar)

felt - felt (sentir)

fought - fought (luchar)

found - found (encontrar)

flew - flown... Continue reading "Essential English Irregular Verb List for Spanish Speakers" »

Jurassic Park is a science fiction, horror and adventure film Directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1993. The plot tells the Experiences of a group of people in an amusement park with cloned dinosaurs, Created by a billionaire and a team of genetic scientists . During an Evaluation visit by a group of experts, dinosaurs escape and put the lives of Those in the park at risk.

On Nublar Island, located near Costa Rica, an employee of the park is

attacked by a dinosaur during his transfer to Jurassic Park, an amusement 

park whose main attraction is dinosaurs cloned by a team of genetic scientists. 

As a result, John Hammond, park manager, is pressured by project investors 

to carry out an investigation that guarantees the park's safety before

Individual vs. Team Sports: Which is Better for Child Development?

The Benefits of Individual Sports

With the evolution of modern society, new activities have emerged for children, such as learning languages or playing musical instruments. However, one of the most popular activities is participating in sports. Parents often encourage their children to engage in sports to develop essential life skills. While both individual and team sports offer benefits, individual sports can be particularly advantageous for skill development in children.

In team sports like basketball or soccer, the outcome depends on the collective effort. A child on a struggling team, or one who lacks certain skills, may experience frustration, stress, and even bullying.... Continue reading "Individual vs. Team Sports: Skill Development in Children" »

Common Irregular Verbs in English

A Comprehensive List

1. be (ser o estar): was/were, been
2. beat (golpear): beat, beaten
3. become (llegar a ser): became, become
4. begin (empezar): began, begun
5. bend (doblar): bent, bent
6. bet (apostar): bet, bet
7. bite (morder): bit, bitten
8. bleed (sangrar): bled, bled
9. blow (soplar): blew, blown
10. break (romper): broke, broken
11. bring (traer): brought, brought
12. build (construir): built, built
13. burn (quemar): burned/burnt, burned/burnt
14. buy (comprar): bought, bought
15. catch (coger): caught, caught
16. choose (escoger): chose, chosen
17. come (venir): came, come
18. cost (costar): cost, cost
19. cut (cortar): cut, cut
20. dig (escavar): dug, dug
21. do (hacer): did, done
22. draw (dibujar): drew, drawn
23. dream (soñar): dreamt/dreamed, dreamt/dreamed
24. drink (beber): drank, drunk
25. drive (conducir)

My school is called Santa Teresa de Jesus. It is located in Oviedo, on the street called Saan Enrique de Ossó. I have been at the school since I was 3 years old, 10 years ago.

I have a brother in first of bachillerato, but he is having a hard time, so this will probably be his last year here.

On the one hand, the subjects I like are music and physical education as they are the only ones that do something other than sitting on their chairs and doing exercises.

On the other hand, the subjects I don't like and why not: Maths, language, and English because they are very boring. We don't play games or do anything else, we just do exercises and exercises.

In conclusion, I like this school because it is very big and very well looked after, although in... Continue reading "Santa Teresa de Jesus School: A Well-Rounded Education in Oviedo" »