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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!

Summary: Chapter 38

During a storm, Mr. and Mrs. Bumble travel to a sordid section of town near a swollen river to meet Monks in a decaying building. While Mr. Bumble shivers in fear, Mrs. Bumble coolly bargains with Monks. They settle on a price of twenty-five pounds for her information. Mrs. Bumble relates how Old Sally robbed Oliver’s mother. Mrs. Bumble says she discovered a ragged pawnbroker’s receipt in Old Sally’s dead hands and that she redeemed it for the gold locket, which she then hands to Monks. Inside, he finds a wedding ring and two locks of hair. The name “Agnes” is engraved on the ring, along with a blank for the surname. Monks ties the locket to a weight and drops it into the river.

Summary: Chapter 39

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Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Past Tense

1. had hidden
2. found out
3. had written
4. searched
5. called
6. had happened
7. drove
8. had saved up

Exercise 2: Question Formation

1. Who did you see yesterday?
2. When did you last see Damion?
3. Where does your sister work?
4. Are you having a good time in London?
5. What are you going to do tomorrow?
6. How long have you been studying at university?

Exercise 3: Reported Speech

1. The boy denied that he had stolen the money.
2. Finn suggested checking online.
3. Mr. Harris recommended Sam to apologize immediately.
4. Clara reminded Lisa to buy some milk.
5. Manuel admitted to Sue that he had copied her answers in the text.
6. Oscar congratulated Alex on scoring the goal.

Exercise 4: Defining (D) and Non-defining (ND) Relative Clauses

1. ND - My old brother, who's at college in

Protecting the Environment

One of the things that worries people most nowadays is the environment. In the last few decades, humans have been polluting way too much, which has had a negative effect on the environment. For this reason, we must protect it from now on.

The 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

First, we ought to start paying attention to the 3 Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle.

By doing so, we will reduce the quantity of rubbish, we will not throw away so many things, and we will be able to recycle most of our waste.

Sustainable Transportation

Second, a very good idea is to stop using cars so much and start cycling or walking a little more. For example, instead of commuting by car, we can try to do it on foot or by bike.

Environmental Education

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Online Shopping: Benefits and Risks

Nowadays, most people prefer online shopping, while others stick to traditional methods. Whether we embrace it or not, understanding the benefits and limitations of online shopping is crucial.

The major advantage is convenience. Customers can shop from their homes or workplaces at their leisure. Transactions can be easily canceled, and the absence of queues makes online shopping quick and efficient.

On the other hand, online shopping carries risks such as hacking, identity theft, credit card scams, phishing, and other fraudulent activities.

In conclusion, online shopping has both advantages and disadvantages. However, if given a choice, I would opt for online shopping due to its convenience, speed, and ease of... Continue reading "A Comparative Review of Online Shopping, Titanic, and Harry Potter" »

·Agree/estar de acuerdo: he agreed to do it.

Part-Time Work and Career Advancement

Alicia seeks a part-time job, specifically during mornings. Jonathan's career trajectory involved working his way to the top from an assistant position. Marian transitioned to self-employment after leaving her company.

Importance of Training and Skills

Career transitions often require training. Sales professionals must possess people skills. To become skilled, individuals should...

Job Security and Performance

Jason's promotion to vice-president demonstrates his success. The cook's negligence led to her dismissal. Ella's overtime work results in late arrivals home. Despite being a sports teacher, he also offers yoga lessons.

Workplace Dynamics and Responsibilities

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Composed Upon Westminster Bridge - William Wordsworth

Biography

William Wordsworth was a major English Romantic poet who, with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped to launch the Romantic era in English literature with the 1798 joint publication Lyrical Ballads. Wordsworth's magnum opus is generally considered to be The Prelude, a semi-autobiographical poem of his early years which he revised and expanded a number of times. It was posthumously titled and published, prior to which it was generally known as "the poem to Coleridge." Wordsworth was Britain's Poet Laureate from 1843 until his death in 1850.

Summary

The first eight lines present a view of the city as it wears the sunlit morning like a garment, and its edifices glitter beneath the sky. The... Continue reading "Wordsworth's Westminster Bridge: Analysis and Appreciation" »