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Defining True Friendship: Essential Qualities

A best friend is a cornerstone of personal well-being, offering unwavering support and understanding. This section explores the fundamental qualities that define such a valuable relationship.

The Pillars of Enduring Friendship

Firstly, a best friend always has to listen when you need it, allowing you to discuss anything and everything. They must be honest with you, offering truth without hurting your feelings. Trust is essential; if you need to share your worries, they will help you navigate them. A best friend is someone who shares adventures but is also there for you during difficult times, offering much-needed support.

Key qualities that foster a strong friendship include:

• Reliability: Someone you

Section 1: Conditional Verb Pair Solutions (Set A)

Identify the correct verb forms for the following conditional sentences (If-Clauses and Results):

1. go / get
2. finishes / will give
3. break / will pay
4. hadn't landed / would have caught
5. ignore / won't invite
6. would have arrived / had taken
7. treated / wouldn't argue

Section 2: Single Verb Form Answers (Set A)

Complete the sentences using the appropriate tense or modal verb:

1. wouldn't have called
2. will lend
3. practised
4. hear
5. won't help
6. die
7. won't come
8. sees

Section 3: Sentence Correction and Review

Review and correct the following sentences, focusing on proper conditional structure and grammar:

• Original: If I were you, I had buy the blue dress.
  Correction: If I were you, I would buy the blue dress.
• Original: They might break up,

Future Holiday Plans: England Adventure

On my next holidays, I am going to go with my family and my best friend, Erica.

We plan to go in February and stay for around three weeks. I hope the weather will be good.

Actually, the first country I should have visited is England because English is the language I speak best. Unfortunately, I went to Italy instead. It wasn't terrible there, but I didn't enjoy it very much because I couldn't practice any languages (at that time, I hadn't studied Italian yet).

So, on my next holidays, I'll go to England, and I'm going to improve my English a lot. I'll see the famous Stonehenge. I'll spend the whole day speaking English, and I'm going to forget my Spanish completely. Maybe I will do a course on make-up. I... Continue reading "England Travel Plans, Family News, and Healthy Living" »

Self-Driving Cars: Separating Fact from Fiction

Are Self-Driving Cars Fully Autonomous?

a) While testing the Google car, humans never had to take control and drive it.

FALSE. “With someone behind the wheel to take control if something goes wrong, seven test cars have driven 225,000 kilometers with only two human interventions.”

b) Since robot cars can be made to weigh less, they will use less petrol.

TRUE. “Because the robot cars would eventually be less likely to crash, they could be built lighter, reducing fuel consumption.”

Understanding Google's Self-Driving Car

a) According to the text, what does a Google self-driving car look like?

It looks like a small car with a lot of gadgets on the roof.

b) Give at least three advantages of robot cars.

Reservation Confirmation

Dear Recipient,

This message confirms your reservation for a double room in June, specifically for the 29th and 30th.

The reservation includes breakfast for both days. The total cost for your stay is 190 euros.

Yours faithfully,
David

Reference Data Sets

The following data sets are provided for reference:

• 30-B, 31-D, 32-A, 33-F, 34-E, 35-C
• 36-B, 37-F, 38-A, 39-E, 40-G, 41-D, 42-D
• 43-C, 44-C, 45-A
• 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

Insights from Nils' Interview

Nils' Career Journey and UK Experience

Here are key takeaways from an interview with Nils regarding his career and observations on working in the UK:

1. Current Role

Nils currently works in customer support.

2. Pre-Current Job & Job Acquisition

Before his current position, Nils completed a... Continue reading "Key Information and Facility Highlights" »

Core English Vocabulary

Expand your English word knowledge with these essential terms and their definitions:

Midnight

Twelve o'clock at night.

Tradition

Beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., passed down through generations.

Handkerchief

A small piece of silk or fabric, often used for wiping the face or nose.

Disagreement

A situation where people do not agree with each other.

Laughter

The action or sound of laughing.

Seaweed

Any plant growing in the ocean.

Chase Away

To get rid of something unpleasant.

Celebration

A gathering in a place for a special occasion.

Pine Branch

A stick or limb from a pine tree.

Sacred

Considered to be holy, especially because of a connection with God.

Mall

A large indoor shopping center.

Junk Food

Food that is not nutritionally beneficial.

Application for Camp Leader Position

Dear Mr. Brown,

I am writing in response to your advertisement on the newspaper website on April 26. I would like to apply for the position of Camp Leader.

I am nineteen years old and have studied for a higher degree in physical education. I have knowledge of various sports activities, and one of my greatest interests is working with children. I enjoy playing games with them and participating in sports such as football, paddle tennis, swimming, and tennis.

I am Spanish and speak fluent English and some Italian. Additionally, I am learning French and Chinese.

I believe I would be suitable for this job because I have experience in team sports, having played them since childhood. I have worked as a sports monitor... Continue reading "Camp Leader Application - Miguel Martínez" »

1. Can / Be Able To: Expressing Ability

• Gary has traveled extensively and can speak five languages.
• I haven't been able to sleep very well.
• Nicole can drive, but...
• I used to be able to stand on my head.
• I can't understand Mark. I've never been able to understand him.
• I can't see you on Friday, but I can meet you on Saturday.
• Ask Katherine about your problem. She might be able to help you.

2. Can, Can't, Could, Couldn't: Present & Past Ability

• I'm afraid I can't come to your party next week.
• When Dan was 16, he could run 100 meters.
• Are you in a hurry? No, I can wait.
• I was feeling sick yesterday. I couldn't eat anything.
• Can you speak a little louder? I can't hear you very well.
• You look tired. Yes, I couldn't sleep last night.

3. Could, Couldn't, or

English Study

I you we they Afirmative : I study english a lot - They watch tv everyday

Family

Subject

Adverb Frequency

Harper Lee is the author of To Kill a Mockingbird a book published 60 years ago during
the years of the Civil Rights movement. The novel is known because of the universal
massage it gives, a book that remains as important today as it was upon its initial
publication in 1960. Lee uses the book to express many things but my focal point is the innocence in Scout and I will explain it using  Hyperbole, historical allusion and Dialogue 

Scout one of the main characters in the book is presented as a little girl of 6 years old.
The Author creates a sense of loneliness in Maycomb, but Atticus tries to keep the
ambient of the story on its best, even in the worst situations. Thanks to Atticus both of
his children in the future will be able to express their... Continue reading ""death in the freezer"" »