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Polygyny in Spain: A Societal Debate

Should polygyny be permitted in Spain today? This is a complex question with various viewpoints.

Arguments Against Polygyny in Spain

• Historically, polygyny has often been practiced in underdeveloped countries, frequently linked to a lack of resources or specific cultural traditions.
• From a societal perspective, many believe polygyny is not a sustainable way for people to live together, particularly regarding the sharing of a single man among multiple women.

Societal and Cultural Challenges in Spain

While some women might accept polygyny to ensure their financial sustenance, this system of relationships would likely face significant challenges in Spain:

• Spain is predominantly a Catholic society, and its cultural

Understanding Controversial Subjects

At the outset, it is important to acknowledge that __ is a highly controversial subject, making it challenging to present a singular point of view. Indeed, if we were to survey public opinion on __, we would uncover a wide array of ideas and perspectives, as it inherently possesses both positive and negative aspects.

Exploring Diverse Perspectives

The multifaceted nature of __ means that individuals often hold vastly different opinions. This diversity stems from varying experiences, values, and interpretations of its impact.

Advantages of the Subject

On one hand, it is clear that __ offers numerous advantages. For instance, the benefit of __ stands out as a significant positive aspect that many people would readily... Continue reading "Analyzing Controversial Topics: Pros and Cons" »

U2 Concert in Madrid: A Fan's Perspective

Possibly the most important Irish rock band in the world, U2 is visiting our country. It is an honor that such an important rock band is coming to Spain. I am very satisfied to be going to Madrid to see the concert. I know almost all their songs, though not all because I don't like their last albums very much. Nevertheless, their first ones are wonderful, with songs like:

• "One"
• "With or Without You"
• "Pride (In the Name of Love)"

The group is formed by four very good musicians, among whom their singer, Bono, stands out as a person concerned about people in the world. I like this group, and in concert, they are a complete spectacle!

London Trip Inquiry: Julio's Questions

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I'm doing an English course in... Continue reading "Personal Stories: Concerts, London, and Home Life" »

Unit Test 7 Level 1

Vocabulary

Section 1

1. Queue
2. Hopeless
3. Slum
4. Careful
5. Overcame

Section 2

1. A
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. B

Section 3

1. Making sure
2. Alone
3. Jobless
4. Drugs
5. Worthless
6. Rent
7. Raise money
8. Education

Grammar

Section 4

1. Had donated
2. Going
3. Was charging
4. Had ended up
5. To stand still
6. Couldn't

Section 5

1. Max asked if they had spotted the film stars in the crowd.
2. The journalist reported that they had finally moved out of the slums.
3. Sandy admitted that they never found his advice helpful.
4. My mother asked where I was going that night.
5. The brochure promised that the device was user-friendly.

Section 6

1. "Did you find the homework difficult?" the teacher asked.
2. "Hurry up!" he told them.
3. "The train will arrive early," the driver announced.
4. "I went to the beach yesterday," Karen said.
5. "Tom is driving carelessly," she said.

Dependent and independent clauses

Independent Clause Defined

An independent clause is a clause that can stand on its own, by itself. It does not need to be joined to any other clauses because it contains all the information necessary to be a complete sentence.

Independent clauses have three components:

1. They have a subject - they tell the reader what the sentence is about.

2. They have an action or predicate - they tell the reader what the subject is doing.

3. They express a complete thought - something happened or was said.

An independent clause can be as simple as a subject and a verb:

• Jim reads.

Jim is the subject. Reads is the action or verb. A complete thought was expressed - something was said, and the reader now knows that Jim likes to... Continue reading "Understanding Clauses in Sentences" »

Oven: Advantages and Disadvantages

Introduction

The oven is a kitchen appliance that generates heat and keeps it inside a closed compartment. It is used to prepare, heat, or dry food.

Advantages

Its constant heat, regular temperature, and slow cooking make any meat you cook fall apart. Cooking in the oven is appropriate for a wide variety of foods: meats, doughs, pizzas, etc.

Disadvantages

Older ovens used to have radiation loss, although that problem has been solved. Another disadvantage is the risk of domestic accidents, including burns or fires, so caution is advised.

Conclusion

The oven is a very useful kitchen appliance because you can make a variety of dishes with it. Nowadays, most households have an oven, whether modern or older.

Short Stories

Supercitizen

Thomas... Continue reading "Oven Advantages and Disadvantages & Two Short Stories" »

Causative Exercises

Fill in the blanks with the correct causative form:

- Why can't we meet tomorrow morning?

I'm having my nails done at the beauty salon.

- What did Jane do with her dog when she was away?

She had her dog walked in the mornings.

- Why is Britney talking to checkout?

She wants to have the shopping delivered to her home.

- There's a virus on our computer.

We must have it repaired immediately.

- What did you do with that letter?

I had it translated by my friend.

- It's a beautiful photo. I'm going to have the photo enlarged.

- An artist... She is having her portrait painted.

- Bob's hair has just been cut. Bob has just had his hair cut.

- He paid a lorry... He had the car towed.

- His tooth hurts... Have his tooth checked.

- I don't clean the... Continue reading "Causative, Passive, Relative Clauses & Vocabulary Practice" »

Mastering English Irregular Verbs

Introduction

This document provides a comprehensive list of common English irregular verbs. Each verb is presented in its base form, past simple, and past participle forms. Mastering these verbs is crucial for achieving fluency in English.

Irregular Verb List

• Arise/Arose/Arisen = Surgir
• Awake/Awoke/Awoken = Despertar
• Be/Was, Were/Been = Ser
• Beat/Beat/Beaten = Batir
• Become/Became/Become = Convertir
• Begin/Began/Begun = Començar
• Bend/Bent/Bent = Doblegar
• Bite/Bit/Bitten = Morder
• Bleed/Bled/Bled = Sangrar
• Blow/Blew/Blown = Soplar
• Bring/Brought/Brought = Traer
• Catch/Caught/Caught = Atrapar
• Choose/Chose/Chosen = Elegir
• Deal/Dealt/Dealt = Acordar
• Dig/Dug/Dug = Cavar
• Do/Did/Done = Hacer
• Draw/Drew/Drawn = Dibujar
• Fall/Fell/Fallen = Caer
• Feed/