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

Section A: Conditional Examples

1. If they left earlier, they would catch the train.
2. You would have done it all night if you had paid attention.
3. He will get the job if he tries.
4. If he worked more slowly, he wouldn't make so many mistakes.
5. If John washes my car, I'll give him ten pounds.
6. If the bus didn't come, we'd take a taxi.
7. Your mother would have been angry if you had lost your glasses.
8. Unless you are more careful, you will have an accident.
9. If my brother-in-law passes his driving test, he'll buy a new car.
10. Ice will turn to water if you heat it.
11. The campsite was very noisy, but for that I would have stayed longer.
12. He'll be late for the train if he doesn't start at once.
13. If I were sent to prison, would you visit me?
14. You wouldn't have got into trouble if

P.S: does, always, never, usually, normally, every day, once a week, times a week, sometimes

P.C: am doing --- now, at the moment, this moment

Pa.S: did --- last year, yesterday, ago, in 1990, the other day, last…

Pa.C: was --- when, as, (specific date)

P.P.S: have --- since, for, yet, just, up to now, ever, never, lately, already, today

Will definitely: sure (that) will = certain

Will probably: likely (that) will

Probably won’t: unlikely (that) will

Possible: (that) may/might

Definitely won’t: = impossible

Because: porque

Because of: a causa de

As a consequence: a consecuencia de

The result of: el resultado de

As a result: como resultado

Leads to: lleva a

I threw my new jacket because I didn't like it. Why did you throw your jacket?

He gets angry when

The Value of Lifelong Learning

Main Ideas:

• Learning new things throughout life, not just at school.
• Learning at work, at home, or in daily life.
• Adapting to the fast-changing world.
• Improving job opportunities.
• Growing as a person and staying curious.

Final Version: To me, lifelong learning means continuing to learn new things all the time, not just at school. This includes learning at work, at home, or through everyday experiences. It is important because the world is constantly changing, and we need to adapt. It also helps us improve our job opportunities. In addition, it allows us to grow as people and stay curious throughout life.

Becoming an Early Childhood Educator

Main Ideas:

• Job: Early Childhood Educator.
• Helping children learn and discover new

1. Apology and Mountain Beauty

Mary apologized for not telling Peter. She said it was not ridiculous and encouraged him to escalate to the top of the mountain among the trees. He asked if he had ever seen an environment as beautiful as that. In no time, he had accomplished everything.

2. Exam Success and Unforeseen Journeys

You must pass the exam! Passing or not passing is up to you. If you studied more, you would perform better, I think so. I was told that she had unknowingly hiked with their parents. I've heard tell.

3. Vehicle Repairs and Garden Tasks

I ruined the car and sent it to the workshop. I also broke the bike and had it fixed. Have you had the tree in the garden cut? I had ordered it cut before leaving home.

4. Public Information and

Mister Cellophane: The Song of Invisibility

Amos Hart's Performance from Chicago

If someone stood up in a crowd,
And raised his voice up way out loud,
And waved his arm and shook his leg,
You'd notice him.

If someone in a movie show,
Yelled "Fire in the second row,
This whole place is a powder keg!"
You'd notice him.

And even without clucking like a hen,
Everyone gets noticed, now and then,
Unless, of course, that personage should be:
Invisible, inconsequential me!

The Cellophane Identity

Cellophane, Mister Cellophane,
Should've been my name, Mister Cellophane.
'Cause you can look right through me,
Walk right by me,
And never know I'm there...

I tell ya:
Cellophane, Mister Cellophane,
Should've been my name, Mister Cellophane.
'Cause you can...

Analysis of Deception and Thematic Elements

2. Instances of Deception

The narrative presents several situations where Maurice’s deception is nearly exposed:

• At dinner, the grandmother asked about Elizabeth's native language. The grandmother had noticed that Maurice (impersonating Balboa) spoke fluent Spanish, too. Fortunately, Maurice quickly devised an excuse and avoided revealing the deception.

• Another situation highlighting the deception occurred when Maurice described his supposed tour of the rivers of Canada. He mentioned huge mountains full of snow, but the region only has hills, putting the entire plan at risk.

• As Balboa had claimed in the false letters, Maurice had supposedly graduated with a degree in architecture. The grandmother, having

World Daily

In early July 1850, a young man, aged 22 or 23, walked through the front door of a beautiful house in Santiago. His suit, worn from his travels to the elegant capital, his black pants, short and narrow sleeves, oddly shaped hat, and boots fastened at the ankles, hinted at an older fashion.

Dreamworld

It was the White Rabbit again, jumping, returning slowly, and looking anxiously from side to side as if searching for something. Alice heard him muttering to himself: 'Oh, Duchess! The Duchess! By the life of my dear paws! Oh, my fur and my whiskers!'

Wonderland

Barbara woke up very early in the morning. Her father was still sleeping amidst real corals. Water bubbles caressed her lips. When she left her house, she mounted the first dolphins,...

A Change of School

Is it a Good Idea?

Everyone knows that changing schools is a difficult decision. It could be an enriching experience, or it could be a terrible one. What are the pros and cons of going to a new school?

Advantages of Changing Schools

On the one hand, you can meet new classmates and teachers. This is a major reason why many people decide to change schools. Additionally, you might have new subjects, which can be positive because you learn more. Lastly, you'll be in a different environment with modern facilities, so there will likely be more and bigger classrooms.

Disadvantages of Changing Schools

However, changing schools isn't all advantages. One disadvantage is that meeting new teachers and classmates isn't always a good experience....

English Grammar Practice: Sentence Construction & Verb Usage

Choose the Correct Option: Quantifiers & General Usage

• I had many interesting experiences during that year.
• My dad has a lot of work.
• There isn’t enough space in this.
• I’ve been to this train station many times.
• There is a lot of competition between big supermarkets.

Complete the Sentences: Quantifiers & Context

• There is a flea market every Sunday.
• All my friends enjoy it.
• Many people drive, but few cycle.
• I’d rather travel on the train; there’s little choice and it's efficient.
• This is a pedestrian zone; no motor vehicles are allowed.
• I’ve been to Paris several times.
• There wasn’t much traffic.
• There is plenty to see.

Modal Verbs: Choose the Correct Option

• The lecturer must