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

Present Perfect

Sujeto + has/have + participio + complemento

"Has" se usa para he, she, it

"Have" se usa para I, you, we, they

Participio

Yet:

Today people's thinking about racism has developed much more unlike a few years Ago. +But There is still a lot left for all people to realize that we are the same.

++A few years ago white people hated them for the fact That they saw them inferior, and especially black women much more, until they Reached the point where some places could not go or for example, black women Couldn’t go to women's toilets white.++At Least these very strong things have changed today, but there is still much to Change since racism hasn’t yet disappeared.+Since Many times I have seen the street as some people distanced themselves from Those people just because of their skin color.++ In Conclusion, today people still have a closed mind.People must realize that... Continue reading "formulacio" »

Common Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs in English do not follow the typical pattern of adding '-ed' for the past tense and past participle. Here is a list of some common irregular verbs:

• Be: was/were (past), been (past participle)
• Become: became, become
• Begin: began, begun
• Blow: blew, blown
• Break: broke, broken
• Bring: brought, brought
• Broadcast: broadcast, broadcast
• Build: built, built
• Buy: bought, bought
• Catch: caught, caught
• Choose: chose, chosen
• Come: came, come
• Cost: cost, cost
• Do: did, done
• Draw: drew, drawn
• Drink: drank, drunk
• Drive: drove, driven
• Eat: ate, eaten
• Fall: fell, fallen
• Feed: fed, fed
• Feel: felt, felt
• Fight: fought, fought
• Find: found, found
• Fly: flew, flown
• Forget: forgot, forgotten
• Freeze: froze, frozen
• Get: got, got (or gotten in American English)

Level 1: Vocabulary & Grammar Practice

Vocabulary Exercises

1) (Athletes)

• relaxation
• excellent
• guidance
• recognisable
• successful
• knowledgeable
• enjoyable

2) (Having)

• Having positive self-esteem is good for your emotional health.
• Sportsmanship is important when playing a game.
• People often flee their homes when it becomes very dangerous.
• Wow! This looks stunning.
• Michael can’t help looking at her. He likes her very much.
• Can you see which runner is in the lead?

3) (After)

• disappointed
• the football team
• communicate
• maths
• winner
• expenses

Grammar Exercises

4) (I could)

• I had the opportunity to go to the party, but I didn’t.
• Sam should exercise more.
• You should leave immediately.
• We didn’t find Amy in the crowd.
• I’m sure Rita saw us at the game.
• It’s not a good idea

English Sentence Transformations with Answers

Complete Sentence Transformations

1. 1. Amy wasn’t at work today. (not go)

   Answer: Amy didn’t go to work today.

2. 2. Terry’s football match was at the same time as my dance performance. (play, dance)

   Answer: Terry was playing at the same time I was dancing.

3. 3. Where is your home? (live)

   Answer: Where do you live?

4. 4. It’s dinner time at our house right now. (have) ***

   Answer: We are having dinner at our house right now.

5. 5. It was Joe’s first trip to Spain last month. (not travel)

   Answer: Joe had never travelled to Spain until last month.

6. 6. They have been gone for several hours now. (leave)

   Answer: They have left for several hours now.

7. 7. My brother’s wedding is on Monday. (married)

   Answer: My brother is

Key Vocabulary

anchored

anclado

bear

soportar

bet

apuesta

bribed

sobornado

broke free

me solté

bushes

arbustos

butler

mayordomo

cliffs

acantilados

climbed out of

salí por

crawled

gateé

crimes

delitos

damp

húmedo

dealing with

tratando con

dirt

tierra, barro

disguised as

disfrazado de

disturbed

molestado

electric torches

linternas

eyelids

párpados

faked

fingido

fence

valla

find out

averiguar

for me to be taking charge

que yo me encargara

fuses

mechas

get involved

implicar

got loose

se soltó

grab

agarrar

had missed

se les pasó mirar

handcart

carretilla

handcuffs

esposas

headquarters

cuartel central

hired

alquilamos

homeless

vagabundo

I was out of sight

me perdí de vista

innkeeper

posadero

lever

palanca

lied

mentí

might spread

podría extenderse

moorland

páramo

morgue

depósito de cadáveres

nail

clavo

ought to fit

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Personal Reflections and Requests

Daily Life and Aspirations

• My current best friend is very beautiful.
• I am going to get together with my parents.
• I want to write a book about animal rights.
• Rear.

Inquiries and Academic Use

Doesn't that cost a lot? What makes you think it's better than a book? Where can you get it? Or someone you know? And how does she read? And you can also use it for your studies.

Emotional Responses and Advice

Well, this happened because I was very sad in the first term due to the death of my grandfather. Dear Mom, I feel very tired and I need to sleep more. So, please, do not wake me up early. I think you have to tell him the truth of how you are feeling and be as transparent as possible.

The Evolution of the Modern Family

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Massachusetts & Uruguay: Ideal Student Trip Destinations

Introduction: Massachusetts

As requested, this report assesses the suitability of Massachusetts for a three-day student visit.

Harvard University

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• Harvard Medical School
• Harvard Dental School
• Harvard Divinity School
• Harvard Law School
• Harvard Business School
• Graduate School of Design
• Graduate School of Education
• School of Public Health

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Informal Email to Ana

Catching Up and Plans for Sunday

Hi Ana!

I'm fine, thank you. I hope you are too. I'd love to go for a walk on Sunday. It's perfect!

Pyjama Party Mishap

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Meeting Time for Sunday's Walk

Anyway, what time shall we meet on Sunday? I'm looking forward to the walk.

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