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First of all, and by way of introduction, it seems to me that (t) is (a adjective) for the simple reason that I think that (it motivates) as you can see in the statistics about (x) or on all the media. At least this is what I think! But certainly, I don’t know if it is right or I am mistaken because I have a subjective point of view.

Secondly, in my opinion, I also believe that (t) is (x) because (x). From my point of view, I think that it is good/bad, and I totally disagree with (this motive), because it is demonstrated that (motive).

Otherwise, and as I have said before, I think that (t) is the most (x) because (x), and I totally disagree with this. If only (t) could always give positive consequences… end…

Finally, to conclude, it is very... Continue reading "Understanding Subjective Perspectives on (t)" »

Reported Speech Grammar and Tense Changes

• Present Simple: "I like ice cream." — She said (that) she liked ice cream.
• Present Continuous: "I am living in London." — She said she was living in London.
• Past Simple: "I bought a car." — She said that she had bought a car / She said she bought a car.
• Past Continuous: "I was walking along the street." — She said she had been walking along the street.
• Present Perfect: "I haven't seen Julie." — She said she hadn't seen Julie.
• Past Perfect: "I had taken English lessons before." — She said she had taken English lessons before.
• Will: "I will see you later." — She said she would see me later.
• Would: "I would help, but..." — She said she would help but...
• Can: "I can speak perfect English." — She

Mandela was born in... mandela's first teacher told him that his new first name would be nelson. His father had died and then, he was adopted by a tribal chief. Melaqnini explained him that their young boys were slaved in their own countri. He also said that white men controled their land. He dreamt os the day they ould had power.

Social Vocabulary and Relationships

People and Social Events

• Acquaintances (ezagunak), strangers (extraños).
• Business associates (socio), clients, delegates (representatzailea).
• Attend a business meeting (reunión de negocios).
• Ex-classmates: Have or attend a school reunion.
• Friends: Have or attend a dinner party.
• Guests (gonbidatuak): Have or attend a celebration meal (una comida de celebración).
• Neighbours (bizilagunak): Have or attend a housewarming party.
• Relatives (familikoak): Have or attend a family get-together.
• Political leaders: Attend a summit (cumbre, presidenteak gelditzen dira).
• Attend a conference, make a conference call, or listen to speakers.
• People looking for a partner: Have or go on a blind date, go on or use a dating website.
• Use

Biased, bigoted

-- having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

Aloof, apathetic

-- not friendly or interested in other people (matters)

Condescending, patronizing

-- behaving as though you are more important and more intelligent than other people

Vengeful, vindictive

-- desiring to exact revenge

Candid, frank

-- honest

Benevolent, benign

-- pleasant and kind, wishing good for other people

Affable, genial

-- pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to

Content, complacent

-- pleased

Melancholy, mournful

-- sad

Unforthcoming, reticent

-- secretive

Reckless, rash

-- showing a lack of care about danger and the possible results of your actions

Taciturn, tight-lipped

-- tending not to say too much

Exultant, elated

-- very happy

Distraught, agitated

-- very... Continue reading "Opposites in Personality Traits" »

Tattoos

History of Tattoos

1. B 2. B

3. True. It is thought they were part of a medical healing process.

5. False. They began adorning themselves with body marks in discreet places.

6. True. After World War II, tattoos had a terrible reputation because newspapers reported stories of blood poisoning and other diseases.

7. Reduce 8. Laughter 9. Bravery

10. About 11. Evidence

12. Have been working

13. They don't have to attend the lecture.

14. A falling rock hit him while skiing in the mountains.

On-Screen Dinosaurs

The Reality Behind Movie Dinosaurs

1. B 2. C

3. False. Velociraptors were much smaller than in Jurassic Park, about the size of a large chicken.

4. True.

5. True. It doesn't matter very much if Jurassic Park and other movies change some facts to add... Continue reading "The Ocean Cleanup Project: A Teen's Vision for a Plastic-Free Future" »

English Language Practice: Page 6 Exercises

Grammar Exercises

Exercise 1

1. can’t
2. to speak
3. couldn’t
4. manage

Exercise 2

1. better
2. have/need
3. ought
4. must/should

Exercise 3

1. may/might/could know
2. can’t have told
3. must be watching
4. may/might/could have sent

Exercise 4

1. must have left
2. have to post
3. ought to pay
4. must not download

Vocabulary Practice

Exercise 1

1. box
2. binge
3. breaking
4. scheduled

Exercise 2

1. mis
2. dis
3. re
4. un

Exercise 3

1. slogan
2. commercials
3. placement
4. campaign

Exercise 4

1. Guerilla marketing is often very effective for promoting new products.
2. The live stream of the concert will start at eight o’clock.
3. This text first appeared in our school magazine and then it was republished on our website.
4. The target audience for our new product is young people.

Reading Comprehension

Exercise 1

1. B
2. C
3. A

Exercise 2

1. The reason

Phrasal Verbs List

Section 4

• Beat up: dar una paliza
• Break in: robo
• Come forward: ofrecer ayuda
• Get away with: liderazgo
• Hold up: atracar
• Let off: no castigo
• Make for: ir a otro sitio
• Turn in: chivar

Section 5

• Check out: revisar
• Knock out: eliminar
• Listen out for: escuchar con atención
• Make out: distinguir
• Mind out: tener cuidado
• Pull out: retirarse por problema
• Stand out: destacar (positivo)
• Stick out: destacar (negativo)

Section 6

• Burn out: estar quemado
• Copy in: copiar
• Fill in for: sustituir
• Get ahead: ascender
• Key in: escribir en ordenador
• Lay off: despedir
• Take on: contratar
• Work up: ascender progresivamente

Word Formation

• Depth, deep, deepen, deeply
• Fortune, fortunate, fortunately
• Popularity, popular, popularise, popularly
• Significance, significant, signify, insignificantly
• Desire,

English Grammar Exercises

1. (5a, 4b, 3c, 1d, 2e)
2. (2a, 4b, 1c, 3d)
3. (4a, 3b, 2c, 5d, 1e)
4. (1 finish, 2 prevent, 3 still, 4 wind, 5 overrated, 6 catch, 7 in, 8 warm, 9 succeed, 10 issue, 11 take effect, 12 blame, 13 trust, 14 advise, 15 calls)

Sentence Completion

1. I find it very difficult to get over the English exams.
2. I feel miserable when I don't pass the exam.
3. I would love to strengthen my English.
4. My life will improve if I enjoy it every day.
5. Talking with my friends keeps me sane.
6. I can't deal with crazy people.
7. I must cut down on my hours of doing nothing.
8. I always insist on not using drugs.
9. I rely on passing the exam.
10. I participated in the race and I won.
11. I never argue with my father.

Verb Conjugation

1. (1)
2. read
3. are changing
4. are sitting
5. live
6. (6)
7. (7)
8. (8) combines
9. calls
10. choose
11. (