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

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,

The Journey Begins

When I was young, at 16, I started receiving low marks. This disappointed my family, although I initially thought it was normal for that age. However, my friends weren't experiencing the same academic struggles. The core issue was a **lack of motivation**. This is where my journey truly began.

High School Challenges

As a result of those marks, I had to repeat grades, which changed everything. Despite my lack of motivation, I completed the last two years of high school (bachillerato) primarily due to the immense pressure I felt to succeed.

University Decisions

While preparing for the university entrance exam, I was very nervous about failing. Fortunately, it went well, and I decided to study Business Administration and Management... Continue reading "From Academic Struggles to Global Connections: A Personal Journey" »

English Vocabulary: Music and General Terms (English to Catalan)

• Lyrics à lletra
• Ability to Focus à habilitat per concentrar-se
• Performance à actuació
• Memory à memòria
• Performs à actuar
• How You Exercise à com fas exercici
• Lead Singer à cantant principal
• DJ à DJ
• Sound Quality à qualitat del so
• Movement à moviment
• Audience à audiència
• Gig à esdeveniment / concert de música
• Support Band à teloners
• Sell Out à venut (Exhaurir les entrades)
• Your Dreams à els teus somnis
• Live Album à àlbum en directe
• Release à publicar
• Learning a Foreign Language à aprenent una llengua estrangera
• Tour à tour / gira
• Record à gravar / gravació
• Playlist à llista
• Hit à èxit
• Maths Ability à habilitat matemàtica
• Hip Hop à hip hop
• Classical Music à música clàssica
• Jazz

Anesthesia: A Medical Revolution

Anesthesia, a medical marvel discovered in 1846 by William Thomas Morton, has revolutionized surgery. It allows doctors to perform operations faster and painlessly, benefiting patients in countless ways.

Types of Anesthesia

Anesthesia comes in various forms, including injections, inhaled gases, and vapors. Each type affects the nervous system differently, blocking nerve impulses and preventing pain.

Benefits of Anesthesia

Anesthesia has made modern medicine possible. It enables surgeons to perform complex procedures with precision and reduces patient discomfort.

The Walking Dead: A Thrilling Horror Drama

Synopsis

The Walking Dead, an acclaimed American horror drama, depicts a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies.... Continue reading "Anesthesia: A Medical Revolution and The Walking Dead: A Thrilling Horror Drama" »

Escaping the Happy Valley

One morning, while walking, Rasselas and Imlac observed conies fleeing from floods to the mountainsides. This observation led them to believe that by digging a cavity, they might find a chance to escape. Consequently, they began their labor.

While working on the escape, Rasselas’ sister, Nekayah, unexpectedly appeared. She kept their secret but requested that Rasselas allow her to escape with him, to which he agreed. They managed to complete the work and prepared to depart.

Arrival in Cairo

Rasselas, Imlac, and Nekayah successfully escaped. During the journey, they were surprised and frightened by the unknown world, as people did not treat them with the deference they were accustomed to. Imlac stayed with them for a... Continue reading "Rasselas: The Pursuit of Happiness Beyond the Happy Valley" »

13 Reasons Why: Unveiling the Mystery

A Dramatic Twist on Suicide

Imagine waking up to find mysterious audio cassette tapes at your doorstep. This intriguing premise sets the stage for 13 Reasons Why, a captivating series directed by Diana Son and Brian Yorkey.

Unwinding the Tapes of Truth

The series revolves around a young woman who takes her own life, leaving behind a collection of cassette tapes detailing the thirteen reasons behind her tragic decision. Each side of a tape reveals a person and a reason, unraveling a complex web of relationships and hidden truths.

A Chain of Whispers

As the protagonist listens to the tapes, the story unfolds, revealing the individuals who played a role in her life's final chapter. The tapes are passed from one... Continue reading "13 Reasons Why: A Gripping Tale of Mystery and Drama" »

Why did everyone fear Capulet’s nephew, Tybalt?

Everyone feared Tybalt because he was known as an excellent swordsman with a violent nature.

What causes the violence in Verona?

The Prince says that the hatred between the two families is responsible for their mutual violence.

What secret does Romeo tell his cousin, Benvolio?

Romeo told Benvolio that he was in love with a woman called Rosaline.

Who did Count Paris love?

He was in love with Juliet.

Why didn't Capulet want Paris to marry Juliet?

Capulet did not want the marriage yet because Juliet was his daughter and she was still a child.

Why did the servant stop Romeo in the street?

The servant stopped Romeo because he needed help. He couldn't read the guest list that Capulet gave him to invite people... Continue reading "Romeo and Juliet Character and Plot Analysis" »