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Diverse Interests: Films, Adventures, and Language

Film Preferences and Viewer Opinions

Film Genres and Types

• A romance
• An action film
• A romance based on a book
• A science fiction film
• A modern vampire film

Viewer Opinions and Preferences

• C: Thinks the film shows you not to judge people too quickly.
• C: Says the film is not too sentimental, thanks to the actor.
• A: Likes a film in which everything we think is real.
• D: Has seen their favorite film more than once.
• E: Prefers the first version of the film.
• E: Likes a film with murder, violence, and blood.

Activities and Travel Destinations

Outdoor Activities

• A dirtboard is a board with wheels that you stand on.
• To go canyoning, you need ropes and special equipment.
• Zip-lining is easy and exciting.

A Trip to Paris

• Paris

Dear Alfred:

Sorry for not writing earlier, but I was busy doing my final exams. I definitely have finished my university degree. I have been studying hard to get it. As I told you, I have always wanted to be a primary school teacher. Now that I have finished I can start a practical period. It is possible that I come back to Uk. If I get an Erasmus grant I would like to go to London again.

What about you? I hope everything is alright.

Ricardo misses all of you and sends you his greetings.

San Juan party is going to be celebrated here next week. It is a celebration where many people go to the beach and make big fires. It is a tradition to jump over the fire to have luck the rest of the year. There is music and we dance a lot. It would be great that... Continue reading "Exciting News from Ricardo: Finished University and San Juan Party" »

Central Figures in Pride and Prejudice

Elizabeth Bennet: The Protagonist

Elizabeth Bennet is the protagonist and the second child in a family of five daughters. Though the circumstances of the time and environment require her to seek a marriage of convenience for economic security, Elizabeth firmly wishes to marry for love.

Mr. Bennet: The Patriarch

Mr. Bennet is the father of Elizabeth Bennet. Mr. Bennet has no male heir, and the estate is entailed upon the next closest male relative, Mr. Collins.

Jane Bennet: The Eldest Sister

Jane Bennet is the oldest Bennet sister and Elizabeth's best friend. She is hopelessly in love with Charles Bingley, although she never openly admitted it. She is also almost painfully naive.

Character Dynamics and Comparisons

Elizabeth

Opinion and Preference Templates

Basic Opinion Sentences

My favorite ____ is _____.

There are two reasons for this.

1. First, ______
2. Second, _______

So for these two reasons, my favorite ___ is ____.

While Some May Disagree

While some may disagree, I believe that _____.

1. To begin with, ______
2. In addition to this, ______

So for these two reasons, ____.

Choice Statements

I would choose __ for two reasons.

First, compared to ____, ______

Second, _____

So for these two reasons, I believe that ____ (or I would choose ____).

Advice and Recommendation

If ____, I would advise ___ to ____ for two reasons.

1. First, ____
2. Second, ____

To wrap things up, if ____, I would recommend that __.

Agree / Disagree Statements

I do agree/disagree that _______.

1. To begin with, _____
2. In addition,

The Reality of Eating Disorders

This mindset often causes teenagers to stop eating or avoid school because they fear being humiliated by their peers. How would you feel if I told you that at least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the U.S.? Are you impressed? Shocked?

The Pressure to Conform

Body image has destroyed many lives, as it can lead to anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders, bullying, or cyberbullying. Many teenagers look up to models, which makes them change their appearances to look "good" and "satisfied." But does it really work? Would you feel satisfied if someone made an offensive comment about your body and forced you to change into someone else? I wouldn't. I wouldn't let myself stop eating... Continue reading "Understanding the Impact of Body Image and Self-Esteem" »

1. Future Simple with WILL

Put the verbs in brackets in the future simple using WILL.

1. She won't help (not help) us with these bags.
2. Will it rain (rain) tomorrow?
3. I'm sure your friend Mia will become (become) famous one day.
4. Everybody won't come (not come) to the party.

2. Future Simple with BE GOING TO

Use BE GOING TO to complete the sentences in the future tense.

1. What are you going to do (do) this summer?
2. Our uncle isn't going to come (not come) to dinner on Christmas.
3. I am going to buy (buy) a new fridge this month.
4. Where is this couple going to travel (travel) for their holidays?
5. You are going to be (be) in our same classroom.

3. Mastering the First Conditional

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the First Conditional (If + Present Simple,

What are they:

• work on ambulance=paramedics
• bread and pastries=bakers
• out fires=firefighters
• have drink or meal=customers

Write the answer:

• Money you pay=Deposit
• food for event=Caterer
• TBSP=Table-spoon
• extend=spread
• item for railway=trolley
• synonym high-end=fin-food restaurant
• small towel used=tea towel
• utensil served soup=stone
• hard part of fruit=stone
• sorry=apologise

Simple past or present perfect:

• The supplier hasn't delivered...
• Have you ever prepared a mojito?
• Last year I went to...
• Molly has fried the...

Second conditional:

• If I was you, I would make...
• If you didn't place the...we would have...
• If you agreed, I would start the...

Comparative or superlative:

• happy=happier
• organised=more organised
• sweet=sweetest

Choose the correct form:

• the cheesecake is not as tasty

Career Fulfillment or High Salary?

Many people desire a job that provides a substantial income, allowing them to enjoy life with that money. However, sometimes the job itself is disliked. So, what is truly more important?

I believe that despite all the money you might expect to earn, if you are not happy, it is better to leave that job. If you enjoy what you do every day, it drives you to improve and be happy. I think that even a modest income from a fulfilling job, if it allows you to live comfortably, shall be sufficient.

Furthermore, if you work on something you dislike, you may not perform as well as you are capable of. The money earned in this scenario does not compensate for the dissatisfaction of working on something you hate. Conversely,... Continue reading "Ethical Dilemmas: Work, Wealth, and Animal Testing" »