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

Last summer I went to Cordoba with my friends Franco and Cristian. We visited Carlos Paz and Villa Maria because other friends told us there were a lot of things to do there. The first week we went to Carlos Paz. There, we explored different rivers, went shopping, and met the Cucu clock. We thought the Cucu was really big, but it is very small; we were disappointed.

The second week we went to Villa Maria. My grandparents live there, so we visited their house. My grandmother cooks really well. We returned to San Rafael with 10 kg more. In Villa Maria, we attended a lot of parties. It is a really fun place!

We really enjoyed the holidays. Next summer, we want to go to Buenos Aires.

Argentina has many beautiful places. In the north, we have the Cataratas... Continue reading "Discovering the Beauty of Argentina: A Summer Adventure" »

Verb Tenses: Past and Present Perfect

1. sold
2. haven't bought / had planned
3. had asked / had said
4. has just got / hasn't had
5. twisted / has spent

Present Perfect Continuous and Simple Past

1. have you been staying
2. have been
3. have you enjoyed
4. didn't expect
5. have you been doing
6. have been walking
7. have been working
8. has tried

Modal Verbs and Their Uses

1. Graham must be waiting at the bus stop.
2. Wayne may have lost the game yesterday.
3. You needn't have bought a ticket.
4. You mustn't drive when drunk.
5. Dan should have done his homework.

Conditional Sentences: Verb Forms

1. have - will
2. would - have - had
3. had - have
4. had - would
5. would - have

Reported Speech Transformations

1. Rosalind said that she hadn't seen the documentary the previous night.
2. Penn said that we couldn't sit on that sofa.
3. Amy asked if she

Hotel Check-in: The Thompson Reservation

• Receptionist: Good afternoon.
• Guest: We have a reservation – Mr and Mrs Thompson.
• Receptionist: Good afternoon. Let me see… You booked a standard room with a balcony, is that correct?
• Guest: Yes, that’s right. For two nights.
• Receptionist: And I see you asked for half board.
• Guest: Actually, we’ve decided to take full board.
• Receptionist: No problem. I’ll just change that.
• Guest: Does the room have a view?
• Receptionist: Yes, the room’s got a view of the mountains.
• Guest: Great!
• Receptionist: I see that you’ve already paid a £35 deposit. May I have your credit card and passport, please?
• Guest: Here you are.
• Receptionist: Very good. Here’s your key card. Your room number is 452, on the fourth floor.

Section 82: Conversation & Internet Use

Part A: Personal Information

Q: How old are you?

A: I am 23 years old.

Q: What do you do?

A: I'm an online researcher.

Q: What do you do in your job?

A: I use the internet to find information requested by clients.

Q: How long have you been doing this job?

A: I've been doing this job for six months.

Q: When did you graduate from university?

A: I graduated from university in 2006.

Part B: Internet Usage Questions

• What type of internet connection do you have at home?
• How fast is your internet connection?
• How much do you pay for broadband access?
• How often do you access the internet?
• Which email program do you use?
• Who do you send email to?
• Do you use a mobile phone to access the internet?
• Do you use the internet in public

Probability:

First, they can be used when we want to say how sure we are that something happened / is happening / will happen. We often call these 'modals of deduction' or 'speculation' or 'certainty' or 'probability'.

• It's snowing, so it must be very cold outside.
• I don't know where John is. He could have missed the train.
• This bill can't be right. £200 for two cups of coffee!

Ability

We use 'can' and 'could' to talk about a skill or ability.

For example:

• She can speak six languages.
• My grandfather could play golf very well.
• I can't drive.

Obligation and Advice

We can use verbs such as 'must' or 'should' to say when something is necessary or unnecessary, or to give advice.

• Children must do their homework.
• We have to wear a uniform at work.

Parenthood: A Responsibility You Acquire for the Rest of Your Life

CLASS #5

Recap:

• The gangster film
• A Warner Bros. specialty
• Gangsters had to die
• Cagney, Robinson, Raft and Bogart
• “White Heat” last of the great Warner gangster films

THE WESTERN

The Western glamorized and glorified the American spirit of independence and expansion.

• Guys in the white hat, good, guys in the black hat, bad.
• Native American almost always bad
• Native American, stereotypes and rarely depicted by actual Native Americans
• Westerns began in silent era: “Squaw Man” directed by Cecil B. DeMille
• Early Stars: William S. Hart, Tom Mix, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry
• Republic Pictures – Herbert Yates
• Western serials – shorts
• Lone Ranger
• “Shane”
• “Unforgiven” – Clint Eastwood
• Spaghetti Westerns – Sergio Leone
• TV westerns – Bonanza, Gunsmoke
• “Stage

Treasure Island: A Character Analysis

Billy Bones

Billy Bones exhibits several negative traits, most notably his violent nature. This is evident when he threatens Dr. Livesey with a knife. His poor health, exacerbated by excessive drinking, ultimately leads to his demise. Furthermore, Bones's pirate background is revealed through drunken tales of his criminal past.

Jim Hawkins

Jim Hawkins is portrayed as adventurous, demonstrated by his solo quest for the treasure, leaving his mother behind. His bravery is remarkable, especially when he uncovers the pirates' mutiny plot, steals the Hispaniola, and finds Ben Gunn. Jim also displays a risky nature, confronting the pirates despite the clear danger to his life.

Long John Silver

Long John Silver's... Continue reading "Treasure Island: A Character Study of Jim, Bill, and Silver" »

MY DESCRIPTION

I’m a boy of 16 years old, my name is Markel and I live in Bergara.

Now, in my house we live 4 people; my mother, my father, my grandfather and me. My mother is called Lourdes, my father is called Francisco Javier and my grandfather is called Jose and we are very happy living together.

At school I've got good marks but now things are getting complicated.

In my free time I practice Karate and there are two types of Karate one is Katas that is about making series of moves and the other type is Kumite where you try to compete against your opponent and you have to get points and the person that gets the most points is the winner and fights usually last two minutes. I am quite good at it and I have participated in various competitions... Continue reading "Meet Markel: A Karate Champion with a Big Heart" »

Conditional Sentences in English

If I finish early, I will call you.

She will know the answer if she tries to understand.

If I were a star, I would help the needy.

He would buy a house if he had a job.

She would be happy if she married him.

If he had been careful, he would not have had that terrible accident.

I would have passed the exam if I had worked hard.

Her father would not have died if he had gone to the doctor.

They have had lots of homework in mathematics recently.

Questions and Observations

• How much time do you need to finish the work?
• There are too many students in the library.
• Have you visited any foreign countries?
• Although he's very ill, he hasn't taken any medicine.
• Few people know as much about linguistics as John does.
• They say little knowledge