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My Ideal Job

How do I imagine an ideal job? While a well-paid position is often considered a good job, an ideal one encompasses much more. In my opinion, an ideal job is one where you have your own office and set your own rules.

Nowadays, it is standard to work eight hours a day, but some people attempt to work longer to increase their salary. Unfortunately, this often has a negative influence on their health.

There is no such thing as a perfect job in the real world. If a person wants to achieve their ideal career, they must choose their future profession early. That is why we begin planning in school, then attend universities or colleges to gain the necessary qualifications. After graduating, we start our careers. At the beginning, we must work... Continue reading "Defining the Ideal Career, Favorite TV Shows, and Music" »

The Dual Role of Smartphones in Crime and Prevention

Hello, my name is Arnau. Today, I am going to discuss how mobile phones—one of the electronic devices we use most in our daily lives—can lead to crime, be used to fight crime, or perhaps both.

In my opinion, mobile phones are excellent tools with many utilities, but they can also become the perfect accomplice for criminal activity.

Common Mobile Phone Fraud Methods

First, I would like to explain one of the newest methods of phone-related fraud: carding. This is a type of fraud in which a thief steals credit card numbers while we are shopping online via our mobile phones, verifies that they work, and then uses them to purchase items on various platforms for personal gain.

I believe this method... Continue reading "Mobile Phone Security: Preventing Fraud and Digital Crime" »

I thought that we could talk about travelling. Do you enjoy travelling?

If answer is YES.  Ahhh, then you will probably feel the same as me about this way of life.

If answer is NO  Oh.... You must be then one of the very few people who don’t..... In any case…

I prefer to speak about the reasons why we do it and the benefits we might get when we travel. Have you been on a trip recently?

Let me tell you a bit more about the reasons why people decide to travel. Nowadays, people travel mostly for pleasure. Travelers typically choose destinations where they think they’ll feel relaxed in different ways. Other people instead prefer travelling for deeper, more conscious motivations. If you have lived all your life with the comforts of western society,... Continue reading "The Benefits of Traveling: Why You Should Explore the World" »

Present Simple Passive Voice Examples

1. Emails are sent.
2. The grass is cut.
3. Chocolate is preferred.
4. Cars are often stolen.
5. Loud music is played.
6. English is spoken here.
7. The London parks are loved.
8. Staff is wanted.
9. Articles are written.
10. Julie is loved.
11. A lot of books are read.
12. Dinner is cooked every day.
13. Milk is delivered in the mornings.
14. Flowers are bought for the flat.
15. The cars are washed every week.
16. A report is written every Friday.
17. The roads are fixed.
18. New houses are built every year.
19. Vegetables are sold in the market.
20. The office is cleaned every day.

Past Simple Passive Voice Examples

1. The key was found.
2. Mistakes were made.
3. That woman was loved.
4. The rooms were cleaned.
5. The computer was fixed.
6. That house was built.
7. War and Peace was written.
8. The Mona Lisa was painted.
9. My

The Man in the Iron Mask: Key Plot Points

This summary details crucial plot points concerning the imprisonment of Philippe, the rivalry between Colbert and Fouquet, and the final actions of D'Artagnan and the Musketeers.

Philippe's Living Conditions

Philippe lived in a secluded house in the country, attended by a nurse and a teacher. He couldn't leave the premises, though select visitors were permitted access.

Louis XIV's Reaction to the Second Son

King Louis XIV was deeply unhappy about the birth of his second son. He feared that having two potential heirs would lead to a future struggle for the throne, resulting in civil war and instability in France.

The Rivalry Between Colbert and Fouquet

Nicolas Fouquet, the powerful Minister of Finance, was... Continue reading "The Man in the Iron Mask: Key Plot Points and Character Fates" »

Mastering Irregular Verbs

Understanding Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the standard rules of conjugation. They have unique past tense and past participle forms that must be memorized. This document provides a comprehensive list of common irregular verbs in English, along with their base form, past simple, past participle, and Spanish translation.

List of Irregular Verbs

• Be (was/were) - been - Ser
• Beat - beat - beaten - Golpear
• Become - became - become - Convertir
• Begin - began - begun - Empezar
• Bite - bit - bitten - Morder
• Blow - blew - blown - Soplar
• Break - broke - broken - Romper
• Bring - brought - brought - Traer
• Build - built - built - Construir
• Buy - bought - bought - Comprar
• Catch - caught - caught - Capturar
• Choose - chose

2017 Exam A (Ek)

Analysis of Animal Welfare and Conservation

Argument 1: People experience guilt when observing animals in captivity due to perceived unhappiness caused by their living conditions.

Argument 2: Instead of visiting zoos, children could learn about wildlife through alternative educational resources like natural history museums and documentaries.

Argument 3: The conservation perspective posits that zoos offer better safety and protection for endangered species compared to their natural habitats.

Argument 4: Protecting natural habitats is crucial for ensuring the continued survival of animals in the wild.

Vocabulary

• Jungle
• Lonely
• Endangered
• Forbid

2017 Exam B (Ek)

Analysis of a Hypothetical Zombie Apocalypse

Argument 1: A zombie apocalypse... Continue reading "Analysis of Texts from 2017 Exams" »

Elizabeth:

She is the protagonist of the novel and the second oldest of five sisters, she is cheerful, witty, sharp and intelligent. However, her pride provokes a prejudice that endangers her happy future with Darcy. Elizabeth values decorum, good manners, and virtue.

Mr. Darcy:

He is an extremely rich, proud, haughty aristocrat, aware of class differences, yet he has a strong sense of honor and virtue, and a sense of justice that helps him control his pride after Elizabeth rejects him for his points of view.

Jane:

She is the oldest of the Bennet sisters. She is beautiful, kind, humble, and selfless, always in a good mood.

Mr. Bingley:

Like his beloved Jane, he is a kind and good-natured person. Class differences do not worry him, despite his extraordinary... Continue reading "Pride and Prejudice Characters: A Detailed Overview" »

Finding the Perfect Outfit

Yoko: Hey Liz, what are you doing?

Liz: I'm looking for an outfit. Can you help me?

Yoko: Well, you usually wear something comfortable like jeans and a T-shirt. What's wrong with that?

Liz: I don't like to wear jeans all the time. I want to wear something different—I mean, special.

Yoko: Really? Why?

Liz: You know I'm singing at the park café tonight.

Yoko: That's great! What do you have to wear?

Liz: Well, what do you think of this?

Yoko: I don't know. Put it on, let's see.

Liz: Okay, fine.

Yoko: I like it! You look wonderful.

Liz: Yeah, but it's very dressy and these high heels are so uncomfortable.

Yoko: You look great in those shoes. Um, you know...

Liz: I don't think I want to wear a dress.

Yoko: Okay, well, how about a... Continue reading "Choosing the Perfect Outfit: A Fashion Conversation" »

Unit 3: Job Search Advice

P=Presenter, J= Jürgen, M=Marta, A=Alex, L=Luli, I=Ivan

P: So, finally, let’s have some advice from each of you about how to go about getting that first job, the one you’ve studied so hard to prepare for. Jürgen?

J: My advice is this: especially with the first job, prospective employers want to get a complete picture of you, not just what you’ve been studying and your holiday jobs. So, include a section in your CV for the things which you like doing in your free time. These say a lot about you and may make you a lot more interesting than all those other kids who just spend their evenings going to the pub or listening to music.

P: Ok. Marta?

M: I was reading somewhere that in the US, more than 80% of applications... Continue reading "Ace Your First Job Search: Expert Advice for New Graduates" »