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My Best Friend Dalia — Menorca to Madrid

As years go by, many people leave, but not all; there are many who stay by your side year after year. These people could be friends or family. In my case, I would like to write about my best friend. Her name is Dalia. Her name is Dalia, and she is 17. She was born in Menorca in 2001. She is tall and thin, and also somewhat strong and fit because she does sport every single day. In terms of personality, she is intelligent, hard-working, kind, and friendly. However, she is a bit talkative. Regarding her physical appearance, she has long blonde hair. Even so, she doesn't have any freckles; she wears glasses.

Sports and Moving to Madrid

She loves playing tennis and has been playing since she was 5. A couple... Continue reading "Dalia — Best Friend from Menorca to Madrid, Tennis & Friendship" »

Essential English Vocabulary Definitions

• Accomplishment: Success in doing something good.
• Acquaintance: Someone whom you have met but do not know well.
• Advance: New discoveries and inventions.
• Award: A prize given to someone for something they have achieved.
• Back towards: To move back, going in the opposite direction to the one you were moving before.
• Blind: Somebody who is unable to see because their eyes are damaged.
• Blink: To close and reopen both eyes repeatedly.
• Breathing: Taking air into our lungs and letting it out again.
• Challenge: Something that is difficult and that tests someone's ability or determination.
• Clue: A piece of information essential to find out something hidden or to solve a puzzle.
• Cope: To deal successfully with a difficult problem

Unit 8 Test

Vocabulary and Grammar, Page 11

1. sweet tooth 6. source

2. shelf life 7. bland

3. gone off 8. health-conscious

4. adequate 9. staple

5. sweetener 10. edible

2. 1. to 2. as 3. on 4. for 5. with

3. 1. food for thought 2. eat humble pie 3. don’t bite off more than you can chew 4. put all your eggs in one basket 5. are not my cup of tea

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1. were used to 4. so

2. nor 5. would

3. had better

5. Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.

6. 1. going 6. if

2. have 7. must

3. which / that 8. such

4. had / got 9. get

5. should / must 10. so

Unit 8 Test Level 2

Vocabulary and Grammar, Page 11

1. changed my mind 6. shelf life

2. run out of 7. raw

3. gone off 8. shortage

4. sweet tooth 9. treat

5. health-conscious 10. source

2. 1. live up to 4. get... Continue reading "Unit 8 Test: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Comprehension" »

Letter 1: Complaint Regarding Fitness Center Facilities

Dear Madam,

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the changing room of the fitness center that you are managing.

Last night, I visited your gym for a workout session after a long working day. I expected a good experience, as it is an expensive and well-known sports complex, but I was utterly disappointed with your facilities, especially the male changing room. It is in a terrible state: water is leaking all over the place, there is garbage on the floor, and one of the toilets cannot even be flushed.

The unacceptable and substandard condition of the male changing room left me so furious that I couldn't finish my workout. I suggest your management team look into this issue as soon... Continue reading "Customer Complaints and Job Applications: Three Letters" »

Simple Sentences(1MC)

Mary and Samantha took the bus.

Joe waited for the train.

Compound Sentences(2 OR MORE MC connected by conjunctions: and or but)

Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon, and they left on the bus before I arrived.

Mary and Samantha left on the bus before I arrived, so I did not see them at the bus station.

A Complex Sentence(1 mc + 1 or more subordinate c)

Because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon, I did not see them at the station.

I did not see them at the station because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon.

Compound-Complex Sentence(2 mc + 1 or more subordinate c)

Kate doesn’t like cartoons because they are loud, so she doesn’t watch them.

As I put my coat on, I looked... Continue reading "Types of Sentences and Grammatical Functions" »

CORRECCIÓN ERRORES:

1- she said him that he wouldn´t go - she said that he woldn´t go//

 2- I started to write an e-mail     3-I would rather - i would go to the cinema

4-  I love watching TV o  i love to watch TV.

5- I would like saying(to say) YES but i'm afraid i can´t

6- Angela has been on(in) touch with Sarah since 1999

7- Your final project was so dull that i couldn´t keep to read(reading)it

8-I enjoy travelling and sightseeing

9- I might going(go) to Canada next week.

10- I tried to the whole thing get out of

11- Jonh never got his divorce over (el over va después del got)

12- The plane took off at 18:30 and landed at 20:30

13: You two have never fallen out it (sin el it)

14-If she had stayed at home, she wouldn´t have seen... Continue reading "Common English Grammar Mistakes and Corrections" »

English Grammar Essentials

Quantifiers and Determiners

• Some: Used with countable and uncountable nouns in positive sentences.
• Any: Used with countable and uncountable nouns in questions and negative sentences.
• A/An: Used with singular countable nouns.

Verb Tenses

Present Simple

Used for habits and routines. Keywords: always, every day/month, normally, rarely, first, three times, twice (a month), once (a week), quarterly, on Mondays, weekly.

Present Continuous

Used for actions happening now. Keywords: today, at the moment, at this moment, now, this year, these weeks, next month. Note: Verbs like believe, smell, and still are typically used in the Present Simple.

Quantifiers and Questions

• How many: Used with countable plural nouns.
• How much: Used with uncountable

Nationwide Building Society: Workplace and Culture

Nationwide Building Society is a financial services business based in the UK. It employs about 16,000 people, and its head office is in Swindon in the South West of England. Andrea Cartwright is its Head of Organization, Effectiveness, and Resourcing.

Staff Facilities and Amenities

We provide excellent facilities for our staff. Beyond standard features like comfortable desk environments and light, airy office spaces, we offer:

• Restaurant: Open for long periods, including evening service.
• Staff Shop: Sells magazines, sweets, coffee, and various essentials.
• Fitness and Wellness: A full gym facility offering dance and aerobic classes.
• Personal Care: On-site hairdresser, visiting beautician, physiotherapist,