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Holidays: Exploring Menorca

The Island's Charm

Imagine a place where relaxation meets vibrant fun. Menorca, nestled next to Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, offers just that. Every summer, the island's population swells with tourists drawn to its pristine beaches and coves. Escape the stress of urban life and find tranquility in Menorca's captivating landscapes.

Binibeca: A Picturesque Village

My stay in Binibeca, a charming fishing village, was unforgettable. Whitewashed houses adorned with colorful flowers create a picturesque setting. Every detail on this island enchants its visitors.

A Place of Self-Discovery

Menorca is more than just a destination; it's an experience. The peaceful sea views and captivating landscapes leave you speechless.... Continue reading "Menorca & The Maze Runner" »

Positive and negative aspects of my life in 2175----Is it really beneficial to live in 2175? UTTERLY, my life in 2175 is AWESOME. Living here is very different; PUNCTUALLY my life, my family and my careers have changed a lot. The positive aspects are more than the negative ones and they are AWESOME, however, the negative aspects are CHILLY and INSUFFERABLE due to the lack of emotions.-----The positive aspects are INCREDIBLE and they are more than the negative ones due to the following reasons. First, I have some robots that do the housework for me, so I do not have to clean it anymore. Second, I have studied many careers, and changed my job many times, so I had the opportunity to study five careers in college. It was TOLERABLE to have worked... Continue reading "Life in 2175: A Futuristic Perspective" »

A Typical Day in My Life

I get up at eight o'clock in the morning. I go to school by car. I study and I always write in my notebooks. I sometimes have lunch in a cafeteria, and I attend my classes in the afternoon. I finish school at four o'clock. On Mondays and Wednesdays, I go to the swimming pool. I arrive home at six o'clock and I have dinner. I often watch TV in the evening, and I don't play computer games. I usually go to sleep at eleven o'clock.

Discovering Barcelona: A Beautiful City

Barcelona is one of the biggest cities in Spain. It is a very beautiful city, and it has many interesting places to visit. The cathedral is in the old city center, and next to it, there are lots of streets full of shops. There, people buy souvenirs and clothes.... Continue reading "Daily Routines, Barcelona, Travel, and More" »

English Irregular Verbs

Complete List with Translations

English Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises

Common Expressions and Phrases

1. Speed limit, food poisoning, trendsetter, be at risk of, broadcast 24/7, billboards, binge-watching, found guilty when a judge enters a verdict.

2. Storms with lightning, a few acts of vandalism, the product of her endorsement.

Vocabulary in Catalan and English

3.

• Ennuagar-se = choke
• Mortal = deadly
• Letal = lethal
• Ofegar-se = drown
• Picada de vespa = wasp sting
• Canviar de direcció = swerve
• Accelerar = speed up
• Frenar = brake
• Robatori = robbery
• Falsificar = forge
• Ser atropellat = be run over
• Ensopegar = stumble
• Ferida = wound
• Lesió = injury
• Multa = fine
• Atracador = robber
• Lladre de botigues = shoplifter
• Confiar en = trust in
• Diferent de = different from
• Recolzar = support

Conditional Sentences

Unit 6 Level 1 Vocabulary (4) and Grammar (7)

1.1- chance- likelihood / 2- keep- maintain / 3- follows- tracks/ 4- useful- beneficial

1.1- attend- encourage / 2- motivated- ridiculous / 3- ridiculous- compulsory / 4- achieve- expect / 5- encourage- attend / 6- compulsory- motivated / 7- expect- achieve

2.1- used- Now we live in the city. / 2- getting- It’s a much slower pace / 3- are- We have got many friends here.

3.1- make up- an excuse / 2- trick- a friend / 3- figure out- the answer / 4- wipe- species of animals / 5- skip- dance class / 6- record- student’s notes

4.1- will get into trouble / 2- to motivate / 3- to cheat in / 4- to revise all / 5- Our curriculum / 6- of courage / 7- Pay attention

5.1- she had left the party early. / 2- he

A Robotic World

Future Simple

Form

Affirmative

• I/you will allow
• He/She/It will allow
• We/You/They will allow

Negative

• I/you will not (won't) allow
• He/She/It will not (won't) allow
• We/You/They will not (won't) allow

Interrogative

• Will I/you allow?
• Will he/she/it allow?
• Will we/you/they allow?

Uses

• A prediction
• A timetable
• A spontaneous decision

Examples

• Robots will be more developed in the future.
• The science lesson will start at 2 o'clock.
• The phone is ringing. I will get it.

Time Expressions

This evening, in an hour, at 2 o'clock, later, tomorrow, next month/year, soon, in a few weeks, in the future, on 1st May.

Form

• Affirmative: subject + will + the base form of the main verb.
• Negative: subject + will not (or won't) + the base form of the main verb.
• Interrogative: will

Indirect Questions in English

Exercise 1

Rewrite the following questions indirectly:

1. Original: What have you been doing recently?
   Indirect: Would you mind telling me what you have been doing recently?
2. Original: Where can I get something cold to drink?
   Indirect: Does anybody know where I can get something cold to drink?
3. Original: What time are you coming to the party next week?
   Indirect: Could you tell me what time you are coming to the party next week?
4. Original: Why did you not do the homework?
   Indirect: Could you explain to me why you did not do the homework?
5. Original: Are you interested in playing tennis on Friday?
   Indirect: We'd like to know if you are interested in playing tennis on Friday.
6. Original: What does he do for a living?
   Indirect: I wonder what