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He was in favour of social equality and was also a preacher of Wycliffe’s doctrine.

He was imprisoned three times because of confrontations with the archbishop of Canterbury. He was very popular with the common people and his sermons had great effects on them. This idea is shown in the first line of the text: "...he knew would be pleasing to the common people". The author of the text is a clear supporter of the feudal system and he’s against Lollardy, he considers that the Lollard’s ideas can infect the other people in England. This is illustrated in some expressions used in the text: "speaking evil", "...the perverse doctrine of the perfidious Wycliffe, his opinions and insane follies..." As we can see, Thomas uses a subjective language.

Why Troy Remains My Favorite Film

Rarely do I have time to watch a film. However, if I were to choose my favorite movie, Troy would undoubtedly be my pick. Its appeal stems not only from the historical relevance of its storyline but also from the breathtaking scenery and the stellar performances of its main actors.

An Unforgettable Cinematic Experience

The film boasts an all-star cast whose witty dialogues left an unforgettable impression on me. Despite depicting a well-known historical event, its plot is far from hackneyed. The narrative centers on Paris and Hector, brothers and princes of Troy, who must defend their city against Greek forces after Paris falls in love with Helen, the Spartan king's wife.

Spartan and Greek kings recruit Achilles,... Continue reading "My Cherished Selections: A Classic Film & Indispensable Device" »

Sara and Tony's honeymoon was a terrible story. They went on their honeymoon to an African Safari. They were driving to MM when the lorry broke down and they had to wait for the mechanic. Meanwhile, two hungry lions were looking towards them. The lions had not eaten yet and had to satisfy their hunger. Suddenly, the mechanic came out of the security place and the lions attacked and ate him. Sara and Tony watched the horrifying scene, with Sara unable to stop crying and Tony feeling stressed. They managed to escape while the lions were busy eating the mechanic. Frightened by the incident, they decided to cut short their honeymoon and return home. Unfortunately, the rest of the week they fell ill because the in-flight menu on their return flight... Continue reading "A Terrible Honeymoon in an African Safari" »

Passives

Get Away: Escape of a Lifetime

That you may only experience once.

Hiking Trails: Paths to Walk Along

Unspoilt, natural, breathtaking scenery: beautiful natural landscapes on a tight budget (with little money to spend).

Seaside

1.)Prevent crimes    be damaged            fatal

   Manure heap         disgusted                auction

   Pain                       chatterbox               reliable

   Pujar                      universidad            gratificar

  Objetivo                  cosas                      personal

2.) Not to –so that-in order

3.) Despite  Having a huge  adversiting Compaing, campaing,  their product failed Sell.

     The film was quite boring. Furthermore it Was too long.

     The climb was extremely difficult, Nevertheless we managed  to reach the Top.

      People find it hard to learn

Genres of Literature

Genres: action, terror, comedy, mystery.

Parts of a book: front cover, back cover, author, synopsis, title, publishing house, biography, year, place, published.

Usage of Connectors

Connectors join sentences to complement each other or state a cause or conclusion.

Connectors: addition (and), adversative (but), comparative (as), conclusive (finally).

Sequency connectors are used to describe processes step by step and give specific instructions.

Comic: sequential narration through still images.

Elements of a comic: bullet points, illustrations, text ball, onomatopoeias.

Adjectives

Adjectives are elements used to give characteristics to things.

Types of adjectives: descriptive, bad, numeral, possessive.

Present Tenses

• Present Simple: 3rd person -s (canto; usually, always, every... daily actions)
• Present Continuous: to be + vb-ing (estoy cantando; now, tonight, tomorrow, at the moment... actions in progress)
• Present Perfect: have/has + 3rd column (he ido; already, yet, just, never, ever...)
• Present Perfect Continuous: have/has + been + vb-ing (he estado comiendo)

Past Tenses

• Past Simple: -ed, 2nd column (canté; last week, yesterday, ago...)
• Past Continuous: was/were + vb-ing (estuve cantando; yesterday)
• Past Perfect: had + 3rd column (había comido)
• Past Perfect Continuous: had + been + vb-ing (había estado comiendo)

Future Tenses

• Future Simple: will + vb infinitive (comeré; future predictions, spontaneous decisions, promises)
• Be Going To: be + going

Hello Maria!

How are you? It's been a long time since we met and I've come up with an idea. Would you like to come and spend a weekend at my house? We'll be alone, my parents leave and not be alone, that you seem to like, you probably say that if I know you too! We will spend a few good days, we can go to visit different places in Valladolid, such as:

• The Big Field

  It is a place of beautiful nature located in the center. You can see different species of birds, peacocks, and there is also a pond where you can ride in the boat and see the ducks.

• Beach of the Moreras

  There we could take photos that I know you like a lot. At sunset, it is a beautiful place, you'll see.

Well, I hope your answer soon, we do not have much time!