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Game of Thrones: A Battle for Power

Game of Thrones is a fantasy TV series which has attracted millions of fans. Set in an unknown time in the past on the continent of Westeros and the surrounding islands, it tells the story of the fight to be the ruler of Westeros. There are three main families in this fight: the Starks, the Lannisters and the Targaryens.

As the series progresses, we follow the stories of the main contenders for the throne. Throughout most of the series, it is Cersei Lannister who actually rules Westeros. However, Jon Snow, a member of the Stark family, slowly gains power in the north, while Daenerys Targaryen develops from a weak young girl to a powerful leader of armies in the south. None of them has an easy job gaining power... Continue reading "Game of Thrones: A Thrilling Fantasy Epic" »

1. What is your friend like? How did you meet? Why did you Become friends? What do you have in commom? What do you do together?

My best friend is a tall and brunette, is very cheerful, we Met in the second grade. She was a first grade student, but she jumped a grade In the semester and entered my second grade class as the youngest student. She Was very intelligent, she was not afraid to answer questions that the teacher Told her. He got perfect test scores and got extra credit on homework. I made Friends with her because we had many things in common such as we like horror Movies and eat healthy foods like fruits, cereals and much more. Now she lives Far away, she goes on studying another career different from mine but we keep In touch on Facebook,... Continue reading "katty" »

Medieval Women

The Role of Women in Society

Women in the Middle Ages were often seen as property within marriage contracts, used for trade and economic gain. The Church viewed them with suspicion, portraying them as temptresses and untrustworthy figures.

However, women also held active roles in society, particularly as femmes soles. These were women who managed businesses, such as butchers, chandlers, net makers, and spinsters. They also participated in the economy through "bye-industries" like brewing ale, sewing, and selling clothes.

While guilds generally excluded women, widows and daughters of guildsmen were sometimes allowed to run businesses. A notable example is the Wife of Bath from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, an independent and sexually... Continue reading "Medieval Women & The Legend of King Arthur" »

Grammar

Modal Verbs

1º Future possibility / if + pres Simp / Future simple - imperative / I’ll be late if I don't’ hurry - If you are tired go to bed - You can have a sandwich if you want something to eat.

2º Imaginary or hypothetical situation in the present or future - Giving advice. / If + Past Simp / Would + base form - could ¬ might + base form / If he tried harder, he would do better at school - If he won the lottery, we could buy a car. - If I were you, I would invite Tom to the party.

3º Situation in the past which is over and cannot be changed / If + Past Perfect Simple / Would + have + Past participle - Could ¬ might + have + past participle / If I had woken up on time, I wouldn't have been late for school. - We might have visited you if we had

The Viral Sensation of Ariana Grande's 'Thank U, Next'

Ariana Grande's hit song 'Thank U, Next' has become a cultural phenomenon, spawning numerous memes and trends across social media platforms. The song's lyrics, which detail Grande's experiences with past relationships and exes, struck a chord with listeners and sparked a wave of creativity.

'One Taught Me Love, One Taught Me Patience, and One Taught Me Pain'

One of the most popular memes emerged from the pre-chorus lyrics: 'One taught me love, one taught me patience, and one taught me pain.' Twitter users began sharing three images representing individuals or characters who taught them these valuable lessons, often using pop culture references for a humorous twist.

Examples and Variations

• The

NTRO:

Hi X, How are things? Sorry to be so slow getting back to you but…--I was afraid that you were worried about your trip.-- What a great news, I'm glad to hear … that you're coming to Spain.

PARRA1:

In your letter mentioned…?—Well, if I were you..since…--besides, why you don’t…?—As well as that, you also wondered about…--I think you really should… because this way…

PARRA 3:

Anyway, I´ll be delighted to pay you a visit, count me!-- Let me know when it suits u so I can plan ahead—Final: well that's all 4 now, I hope this was helpful-------Dear Alex, / Many thanks for your message. It was great to hear from you! The first thing I want to say is that I completely agree with you about friends. I see some of mine almost every... Continue reading "Applying for a Position and Catching Up with a Friend in Spain" »

Refrasing:

1. De niño, solía pasar el verano corriendo...

2. Mi vecino es policía y tiene un coche increíble.

3. Debe ser difícil mudarse a un país extranjero.

4. Fue al restaurante donde conoció a su futura esposa.

5. Lisa debería tener más de 3 amigos.

6. Es imposible que ella haya aprobado el examen porque no estudió en absoluto.

7. Nunca he hecho puenting.

8. Peter salió a caminar como todos los días a pesar de que estaba nevando intensamente.

9. ¿Qué vas a hacer el sábado por la noche?

10. Mientras cenaba, sonó el teléfono.

11. Después de un tiempo, me acostumbré al nuevo software.

12. Nancy no ha estado aquí desde 2017.

13. Steve empezó a aprender el violín hace un mes.

14. ¿Cuándo se casaron Helen y Joe?

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Forming Comparative Adjectives

The comparative form of an adjective is used to compare two things.

Rules for Forming Comparative Adjectives

• One syllable adjectives: Add "-er" (e.g., faster, bigger).
• One syllable adjectives ending in consonant-vowel-consonant: Double the final consonant and add "-er" (e.g., sad - sadder).
• One or two syllable adjectives: Add "-ier" (e.g., easy - easier).
• Two or more syllable adjectives: Use "more" before the adjective (e.g., expensive - more expensive).
• Irregular adjectives: These adjectives have unique comparative forms (e.g., good - better, bad - worse).

Forming Superlative Adjectives

The superlative form of an adjective is used to compare three or more things.

Rules for Forming

It is said that using computers and the internet develops important skills in young people, and that makes them more concentrated in doing different things at the same time. It seems to me that the majority of young people have more skills than the previous generation, and they are so used to hearing and investigating different kinds of electronic machines. To start with, the use of computers and the internet can improve skills like logic, reasoning, motor skills, coordination, etc. It depends on what kind of use the young people give to the computer. For instance, the young people who usually play games develop many of these skills, especially those related to coordination. Another case would be young people who use social networks; they enhance... Continue reading "Developing Skills with Computers and the Internet in Youth" »