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

Listening Exercise 1

• Speaker 1: Keeping in touch with my family.
• Speaker 2: Visiting other places and trying new food.
• Speaker 3: Watching someone in my family win.
• Speaker 4: Spending time in the backyard.
• Speaker 5: Going on vacation with my family.

Listening Exercise 2

Interview 1

• 1. Jin-Joo has worked in the movie industry: Since he was 22 years old.
• 2. His first dog's name is: Monty.

Interview 2

• 3. The cat café opened: Two years ago.

Interview 3

• 4. Fei moved to Taiwan: Four years ago.

Interview 4

• 5. The man has been a police officer: Ten years.
• 6. Three years ago, the man became a: Police dog handler.

Interview 5

• 7. The man has been on vacation at Wrightsville Beach: Only for two days.

Vocabulary Definitions and Terms

Here is a list of English words with their Spanish translations and related terms:

• ATTEND: asistir
• ACHIEVE: lograr, conseguir
• PAY ATTENTION: prestar atención
• ENCOURAGE: animar
• DISRUPT: interrumpir
• REVISE: repasar
• ACCEPT: aceptar
• ALLOW: permitir
• APPEAR: aparecer
• BEG: rogar, pedir
• MISS: echar de menos, perder algo
• CURRICULUM: currículo, plan de estudios
• SUBJECT: asignatura
• DISCIPLINE: disciplina
• ASSIGNMENT: trabajo, tarea
• COMPULSORY: obligatorio
• STRESSED: estresado
• STRICT: estricto
• SECURE: seguro, confiado
• SUPPORT: apoyo
• SENSE OF BELONGING: sensación, sentimiento de pertenencia
• DEGREE: título universitario
• INCOME: salario, sueldo
• STEP: paso
• STRUGGLE: esfuerzo
• ACCOMPLISHMENT: logro, éxito
• AID: ayuda
• DELIGHTED: contento, encantado
• REMARKABLE:

Topic 1: Travel and Experiences

Vocabulary

• 1. Nature & Travel: 1) Vegetation, 2) Fauna, 3) Mouth-watering, 4) Accommodation, 5) Exotic.
• 2. Airport Terms: 1) Check-in, 2) Departure lounge, 3) Boarding gate, 4) Boarding passes, 5) Cabin, 6) Carry-on luggage, 7) Connection, 8) Aircraft, 9) Customs, 10) Arrivals.
• 3. Phrasal Verbs: 1) Run into, 2) Checked out, 3) Stay out, 4) Fill up, 5) Check in, 6) Getting around.

Grammar

• 1. Tenses: 1) Have never liked, 2) Go, 3) Is skiing, 4) Have you ever posted, 5) Have been looking for.
• 5. Narrative Tenses: 1) Was travelling, met, had visited; 2) Arrived, had gone, was sleeping; 3) Have never been, left, was feeling; 4) Were sightseeing, stole, had left.
• 6. Future Forms: 1) Will, 2) Leaves, 3) Going to, 4) Doesn'

Letter to a Friend About a Trip

From: [Your Name]

To: [Friend’s Name]

Subject: My Trip to Canada

Hi [Friend’s Name],

How are you? I have amazing news! I’m going to Canada for three weeks to study English!

I’ll be arriving on January 15th and staying at a student residence close to the school. My course has 20 lessons a week, and I’ll take morning classes. In the afternoons, I plan to join some activities, like city tours and maybe trying fun things like ice skating. I also want to explore and enjoy Canadian food. It’s going to be so exciting!

I hope you’re doing well. Do you think I should pack anything special for the trip? Let me know!

Take care,

[Your Name]

Family Vacation in La Serena, Chile

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Relative Clauses: Key Usage

• Who / That: People
• Which / That: Things
• Where: Places
• When: Times
• Whose: Possession

Example: Arguiñano, where I celebrated my event, is a great restaurant (extra information).

Defining Clauses

She is the girl who I met in N.Y.; She is the girl whose father…; She is the girl that…

Non-Defining Clauses (Extra Information)

These complement another sentence and are set off by commas.

Modal Verbs: Functions and Usage

• Ability in the Past: (was/were) Be able to; Could
• Advice: Should
• Obligation: Must; Have to
• Lack of Obligation: Don’t have to
• Certainty: True (Must) / Impossible (Can’t)
• Possibility: May; Might; Could
• Polite Request: Would you...?
• Prohibition: Mustn't
• Permission: Can I...?; May I...?; Could I...?

Modals in the Past: Modal

Weather

The weather is usually sunny and mild during the summer; however, because it is right on the coast, it is almost always fairly breezy near the seaside cliffs. It isn't too hot, which makes it ideal for walking around.

Tourist Attractions (Places to Visit)

Tourists should definitely explore the historic Benavides Cave and the impressive Toro Cave (Cueva del Toro), which are two of the most famous landmarks in the area. After that, they should visit the river mouth and the local lighthouses to enjoy the breathtaking views of the ocean.

Foods

You can eat some of the freshest seafood in the entire country, especially at the traditional fishermen's wharf. Visitors should definitely try local ceviche, fried reineta, fresh clams, and hot homemade

Passive Voice & Quantifiers

Passive Voice

• do → is done
• is doing → is being done
• did → was done
• was doing → was being done
• have done → has been done
• had done → had been done
• will do → will be done
• is going to do → is going to be done

Quantifiers

• Large: a lot of, much (uncountable), many (countable), plenty of
• Small: a few (countable), little (uncountable)
• More or less: too big, too many, enough
• Zero: any, no

Relative Clauses

• that → who/which (ese/que)
• who → people (quien)
• which → things/animal (cual)
• where → places (dónde)
• whose → mean possession (cuyo)

Modals

must have → el conductor se debería haber perdido

might/may have → se debe haber comprado una casa nueva

could have → podrías haber evitado el accidente

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Versatile Writing Templates for Every Situation

This document provides structured templates for various communication scenarios, ranging from personal messages to formal complaints and narrative accounts.

1. Personal and Professional Correspondence

I am writing this because I recently experienced a situation related to this topic. It is essential to consider how these events affect our daily lives.

2. Structuring Your Narrative

On the one hand, everything seemed fine at first. However, circumstances changed, leading to unexpected challenges that required patience or immediate attention.

3. Addressing Unexpected Problems

On the other hand, a strange problem occurred. Whether dealing with public transport issues, customer service failures, or personal... Continue reading "Mastering Formal and Informal Writing Templates" »

Essential English Irregular Verbs: Part One

Mastering English irregular verbs is a fundamental step for any learner. This list provides the Infinitive, Past Simple, and Past Participle forms, paired with their Basque (Euskara) equivalents to help you build your vocabulary.

Essential

Essay Structure

1. Introduction

• Nowadays, [tema] is a subject of great debate.
• While some people believe that [idea A], others argue that [idea B].
• This essay will discuss some key aspects regarding this issue.

2. First Body Paragraph

• To begin with, [primer aspecto].
• Furthermore, it is important to remember that [añadir].
• For instance, [ejemplo].
• As a result, this situation affects many people.

3. Second Body Paragraph

• However, another crucial point to consider is [segundo punto].
• Indeed, [por qué es preocupante].
• In addition, [otro detalle].
• Some are ready for this, whereas others still need more resources.

4. Conclusion

• In conclusion, taking everything into account, it is clear that [resumen].
• Although there are some risks, I strongly believe that the benefits