Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and exercises for English for Secondary education

Hello Laura

How are you? I'm looking forward to the trip. I think that we are going to have a very good experience.

The first day, we can go to visit the centre of Pamplona where we can go shopping on Carlos III, a beautiful street full of shops, mostly clothing stores. Then, afterwards, we can have lunch in a restaurant called Foster Hollywood. I really love this place.

The second day, we can go to see the Ciudadela and the old part of Pamplona. You will love the Caballo Blanco. In the afternoon, we can go to the cinema to watch a film at Golem Yamaguchi.

I hope we will have a good time together.

See you soon, Nahia

Unit 1: Media and Appearances

Public Appearances and Media

Appearance: An occasion when someone appears in public.

Broadcast: To send out a program on television or radio.

Piece: An example of artistic, musical, or written work.

Stream: To listen to/watch something on a computer, smartphone, etc., directly from the internet.

Creative Professionals

Comedian: Someone who entertains people by telling jokes.

Editor: A person who corrects or changes text, film, etc., or who is in charge of a newspaper/magazine.

Novelist: A person who writes books about imaginary people and events.

Programmer: Someone who writes computer programs as a job.

Media Terminology

• Bestseller
• Cast
• The Charts
• Classic
• Series
• Shoot
• Track
• Critic
• Producer
• TV Presenter

Unit 3: Personal Qualities and

A Personal Invitation

Dear Maria,

It has been a long while since I heard your news. I imagine that all that studying and your work hardly give you any time left at the end of the day. It is the same with me; as much as I try, I find very little time available for hobbies and friends.

I should like to make you a proposition! What would you think about spending a few days together, you and I, during this Easter break? My parents will let me have their log cabin, which is up in the hills near Ronda. It is situated 5 kilometres from the town on a hillside with wonderful views of the valley. It is very rustic, basic, and has no central heating, but it comes fully equipped, clean, and has a cosy fireplace.

I should think that as you live in the big city,...

Conditional Sentences

• Zero Conditional: Always true. (Present Simple + Present Simple).
• First Conditional: Probable things. (If + Present Simple, will + base form).
• Second Conditional: Unlikely situations. (If + Past Simple, would + base form).
• Third Conditional: Past hypothetical situations. (If + Past Perfect, would have + past participle).

Verb Tenses and Aspects

• Past Continuous: Was/were + verb-ing (e.g., James was writing).
• Present Perfect Simple: Have/has + past participle (e.g., We have done).
• Present Perfect Continuous: Have/has been + verb-ing.
• Past Perfect Simple: Had + past participle.

Passive Voice

• Passive Structure: Be + past participle.
• Causative: Have something done (Have + object + past participle).

Gerunds and Infinitives

• Forget/Remember:

Conversation between Javier Alconero and Ben Grey

J: Javier O: Operator R: Responsible of the Sales Department

O: Good afternoon, Datron Technology, Can I help you?

J: Hello, Yes, Can I speak to the Responsible of the Sales Department, please?

O: Of course, Could I have your name, please?

J: Oh yes, excuse me, I'm Javier Alconero From Amaya.

O: Ok, Thank you, I'll put you through (pause). I'm sorry. There's no answer. One moment please…….

R: Hello, Ben Grey speaking, Responsible of the Sales Department. Can I help you?

J: Good afternoon Mr. Grey, I'm Javier Alconero the Head of the Production Department from Amaya Telleria

R: Oh yes!!! Excuse me Mr. Alconero. I can imagine why your call us!!!! Just in this moment I'm speaking with our Logistic Department,...

Essential English Vocabulary & Phrases

Key Language Proficiency Terms

• Medium - Medio
• Fluent - Fluido
• Make the most of - Hacen lo más que pueden
• Native speaker - Hablante nativo

Descriptive Adjectives

• Brief
• To the point
• Standard
• Commonly used

Common Collocations and Verb Phrases

• Have a chat - Tener un chat
• Make a speech - Dar un discurso
• Have a quarrel - Tener una pelea
• Pay a compliment - Hacer un cumplido
• Take a message - Tomar un mensaje
• Raise an issue - Sacar el tema

Verbs and Their Meanings

• Apologize - Say you're sorry
• Criticize - Say something isn't good
• Warn - Tell someone about a possible problem or danger
• Quote - Repeat the words someone said
• Deny - Say something is not true
• Blame - Say someone caused a bad thing to happen

Advanced Language Learning Terminology

• Widely

BE GOING TO:

• I'm going to join a gym.
• She isn't going to join a gym.
• Are you going to join a gym?

FUTURE SIMPLE:

• I will meet you at the match.
• He won't meet you at the match.
• Will they meet you at the match?
• If we offer you the job, will you accept it?

FUTURE CONTINUOUS:

• I will be studying next week.
• She won't be studying next week.
• Will you be studying next week?

FUTURE PERFECT:

• They will have finished by eight.
• She won't have finished by eight.
• Will you have finished by eight?

First Conditional

If you come early, you might get a parking space.

They won't win unless they score again.

Second Conditional

If I had energy, I could go for a run with you.

I wouldn't be so late for work if I got up earlier.

If you knew his number, would you call him?

Third Conditional

If...

Great Expectations: Key Questions and Answers

Who Did Pip Live With?

Pip lived with his sister, Mrs. Joe Gargery, and his brother-in-law, Joe Gargery.

Describe the Convict's Clothes.

The convict wore old, grey clothes and broken shoes. He also had a rag around his head.

What Did the Convict Want from Pip's Home?

The convict wanted a file, food, and drink from Pip's home.

Why Did Pip Love Joe?

Pip loved Joe because Joe was kind and friendly.

Why Was Mrs. Gargery Angry with Pip?

Mrs. Gargery was angry with Pip because he went out without permission.

Why Did the Soldiers Go to Joe's House?

The soldiers went to Joe's house to repair their handcuffs.

How Did the Convict Save Pip?

The convict saved Pip by claiming that he stole the food and the file himself.

How

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