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Cleaner Ruins $80,000 Artwork She Thought Was Rubbish

Comprehension Questions

1. Why did the cleaner...? (P2)
2. What happened to...? (P6)

True or False Statements

• A. FALSE: The sculpture by the German... in Dortmund.
• B. TRUE: He thought it was art. The cleaner... of the bucket.
• C. FALSE: Cleaning crews had been... received the memo.

Vocabulary Matching

• A. Eliminated: Removed
• B. Deteriorated: Damaged
• C. Rubbish: Litter
• D. Show: Display

Multiple Choice

1. 1. A: (They had to keep...)
2. 2. C: (Around 4,000)
3. 3. A: (Didn't realize that...)

What the Titanic Means Today: A Century Later

Comprehension Questions

1. What are people...? (P2-3)
2. Why does the author...? (P3-4)

True or False Statements

• A. FALSE: The great lesson... beyond our control.
• B. TRUE: For 100 years, the Western... through

Core Literary Elements Explained

Plot: The Main Narrative

The main sequence of events in a story.

Setting: Time and Place

The time and places in which the action of a story takes place.

Foreshadowing: Hints of Future Events

A hint at what is going to happen later in the story.

Outcome: Story Resolution

The ending or resolution of the story.

Tone: Author's Attitude

How the author wants the reader to perceive the story and its subject matter.

Imagery: Creating Mental Pictures

Language that appeals to the senses, creating a mental image for the reader.

Hemingway's 'Cat in the Rain' Analysis

Plot Summary

“Cat in the Rain” is about an American woman on holiday in Italy who is unhappy with her marital life. She projects her feelings of loneliness and desire... Continue reading "Literary Devices & Themes in Classic Short Stories" »

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in New York and around the world. It is located on the island of Liberty and was a gift from the French people.

Standing at 46 meters tall, the Statue of Liberty reaches a height of 93 meters from the base, including the structure.

At the foot of the structure, there are broken chains that symbolize freedom. The statue is oriented towards the East, facing Europe.

Construction of the statue began in September 1875, and it was given to the United States by France on the 100th anniversary of American independence. The Statue of Liberty was inaugurated 130 years ago. To reach the crown of the statue, visitors must climb 354 stairs.

Understanding Irregular Verbs

Unlike regular verbs that follow a predictable pattern, irregular verbs in English have unique forms in the past simple and past participle tenses. Mastering these verbs is crucial for achieving fluency and accuracy in English.

Common Irregular Verbs

Here is a list of common irregular verbs with their infinitive, past simple, past participle, and Spanish translation:

• Infinitive   Past Simple   Past Participle   Spanish
• Arise          Arose          Arisen             Surgir, Levantarse
• Awake         Awoke         Awoken           Despertarse
• Be (am, are, is)   Was/Were     Been               Ser/Estar
• Bear           Bore          Borne/

Have you ever visited a place that you will remember for your whole life? That's what I felt when I first visited Australia.

Last summer, I wanted to go on a dream journey, so I took my laptop, and it only took me two minutes to decide: the coast of Australia.

At first, I wasn't very convinced: an awful thirty-hour flight! However, I can now say that it's worth it! The beaches are enormous, the sun is permanently shining, and visitors can see incredible creatures and fantastic animals, such as koalas, kangaroos, and parrots.

Besides, I was able to visit the Sydney Opera House.

Things to do on the Australian Coast

• Surfing
• Sunbathing
• Going on a boat trip

In my opinion, nobody could ever regret visiting the biggest island in the world. So many things

Sentence Correction Practice: Part 1

• The violence, which is very **common** in **video games**, has a negative **effect** on **teenagers**.
• She **mustn't** be her mum; I **remember** seeing her at the party, and she was much taller.
• By the time I arrive home, it will have stopped raining.
• I wasn't used to living in such a noisy street.
• My friend suggested staying in a **hostel**, which is much cheaper.
• Send your brother a **WhatsApp message** so that he **knows** where we are.
• As soon as you see him, you should tell him that you can't stand working with him.
• What would you do if you lost your luggage in a foreign country?

Sentence Correction Practice: Part 2

• I would love to go back to the restaurant that you had **recommended**.
• The book **which** you

Learning English is crucial for academic pursuits, business endeavors, and even travel. Studying English abroad, particularly in the UK, offers significant advantages due to constant language immersion. Engaging in daily activities like shopping, asking for directions, and watching TV compels you to speak English consistently, enhancing your accent and encouraging you to think in the language rather than relying on your native tongue. However, the high cost of studying abroad can be a barrier for some, and adapting to a different culture and experiencing homesickness can pose challenges.

Learning English in your home country also has its merits and drawbacks. Studying with peers who share your native language and face similar challenges can... Continue reading "Learning English Abroad vs. at Home: Weighing the Pros and Cons" »

Essential English Grammar & Vocabulary

Relative Pronouns Explained

• Who: people
• Which: things
• When: time
• Where: place
• Whose: possession
• That: people/things

Key Vocabulary & Expressions (English-Catalan)

• To date: a dia d'avui
• In turn: per torns
• Nod: assentir
• Lack of: falta de
• Distressing: angoixant
• Relieves: alleuja, calma
• Afford: permetre's
• Take pleasure in: gaudir
• In appreciation of: dir alguna cosa a favor de
• Beyond my reach: fer alguna cosa més enllà de les teves possibilitats
• Owe: deure
• Inherited: heretar
• Poverty: pobresa
• Bargain: xollo

Descriptive Adjectives & Verbs (English-Catalan)

• Reliable: de confiança
• Awesome: increïble
• Daft: ximple, tonto
• Outstanding: excel·lent, destacat
• Weird: estrany, raro
• Sneaky: furtiu, poc fiable
• Easy-going: fàcil de tractar
• Infamous:

Ballad Basics

·Ballads are newspaper like compositions written to remember Important people, events or places.

Format

·abcb rhyme scheme

·8,6,8,6 syllabic count

·4 line stanza

·Refrains

·Narrative storyline

Types

·Traditional (Oral)

·Literary (Written)

Topics

·Love lost due to moving

·Moving/ settling

·Working (train, railroad, etc)

·War and battle

Enablers (Positive reasons for them being oral)

·Events written about are well known

·Follows a typical story narrative

·Typical melodic sounds are used

·Made of short simple lines

·It is entertaining which is motivational

Limits (Negative reasons that led them to be oral)

·Low or no time to formally compose

·Low or no access to paper and pen

·Low or no level of literacy

What happens When ballads travel

·Name