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

hhjjjjjj

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my first day at university
 The first day I went to the university, I was quite nervous
not to say much, well rather I was anxious to have my
first day of classes at the university to know who I was
going to play with, the teachers and many other things.
I got to class well in advance because I didn't want to
look bad in front of everyone the first day and I arrived
about 2 hours early but it didn't matter because I went
to have a drink at the cafeteria in front of the university
while the time was up. Once the hour was approaching,
I was more anxious to know everything that was going
to wait for me when I entered class. Suddenly I looked
at the time and I had to go in. I ran away because I
forgot to pay the girl who had served me in the cafeteria
,
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Using past modals advice criticism regret

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Probability:

First, they can be used when we want to say how sure we are that something happened / is happening / will happen. We often call these 'modals of deduction' or 'speculation' or 'certainty' or 'probability'.

  • It's snowing, so it must be very cold outside.
  • I don't know where John is. He could have missed the train.
  • This bill can't be right. £200 for two cups of coffee!

Ability

We use 'can' and 'could' to talk about a skill or ability.

For example:

  • She can speak six languages.
  • My grandfather could play golf very well.
  • I can't drive.

Obligation and Advice

We can use verbs such as 'must' or 'should' to say when something is necessary or unnecessary, or to give advice.

  • Children must do their homework.
  • We have to wear a uniform at work.
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Essential Vocabulary: Fashion, Shopping, Literature, and Storytelling

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Theme 3: Fashion and Shopping Vocabulary

Adjectives to Describe Things

  • Amazing/Hallucinatory: Asombroso
  • Boring: Aburrido
  • Colorful: Colorido
  • Exciting: Emocionante
  • Fascinating: Fascinante
  • Original: Original
  • Popular: Popular
  • Tasty: Sabroso
  • Traditional: Tradicional
  • Weird: Extraño

Verbs Related to Money

  • Advertise: Anunciar
  • Borrow: Pedir prestado
  • Earn Money: Ganar dinero (por trabajo)
  • Lend: Prestar
  • Pay Money Back: Devolver dinero
  • Save: Ahorrar
  • Sell: Vender
  • Spend: Gastar
  • Win Money: Ganar dinero (por suerte)

General Vocabulary

  • Baggy: Suelto, ancho
  • Bored: Aburrido
  • Bright Color: Color vivo
  • Business: Negocio
  • Busy: Ocupado
  • Casual Clothes/Casual Wear: Ropa informal
  • Clothes Shop: Tienda de ropa
  • Coin: Moneda
  • Consume: Consumir
  • Currency: Moneda
  • Department Store: Grandes almacenes
  • Developed
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Angles

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Amancio Ortega is considered a simple man despite his great luxury. A very few people know him, so it's no mystery about him, there are many rumors about him. He is a man who revolutionized the fashion shops Zara, not only in Spain but also in the world. //
He was born in Busdongo of Arbas, Leon, 28 March 1936. He married Rosalia Mera Goyenenchea with whom she had two children: Sandra and Mark. Mark had a serious mental disability. In 1986 he broke up with Amancio Ortega. //



He does not like bodyguards, in fact you can see him walking without security. It has its frills, like an airplane or riding. He now lives in the neighborhood of Zalaeta, near the beach Orzán, which is with his second wife, Flora, and his daughter. He has been accused by
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Effective Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises for Level 1 and 2

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Unit 6 Level 1 Vocabulary (4) and Grammar (7)

1.1- chance- likelihood / 2- keep- maintain / 3- follows- tracks/ 4- useful- beneficial

1.1- attend- encourage / 2- motivated- ridiculous / 3- ridiculous- compulsory / 4- achieve- expect / 5- encourage- attend / 6- compulsory- motivated / 7- expect- achieve

2.1- used- Now we live in the city. / 2- getting- It’s a much slower pace / 3- are- We have got many friends here.

3.1- make up- an excuse / 2- trick- a friend / 3- figure out- the answer / 4- wipe- species of animals / 5- skip- dance class / 6- record- student’s notes

4.1- will get into trouble / 2- to motivate / 3- to cheat in / 4- to revise all / 5- Our curriculum / 6- of courage / 7- Pay attention

5.1- she had left the party early. / 2- he

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Comparative Constructions and Extreme Adjectives

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• more (+ clause) ... less (+ clause)

The more you sleep, the less you do.

Other combinations of These patterns are possible.

Examples:

"The harder Joe worked, the more he earned."

"The more he ate, the fatter he got."

NOTES

A. Neither of the two Clauses in the + comparative + the sentences makes sense without the other.

B. In writing, a comma Is used to separate the two clauses.

C. Both clauses need a Verb.

D. In some expressions With better, no verbs are needed.

Jim: When shall I come round to see you?

Tim: The Sooner, the better.

Other comparative Constructions

1- as...As

This construction can Be used with adjectives or adverbs to make comparisons between two things or People.

"I’m As tall as my brother."

"Trains Don’t travel as fast as planes."...

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Mastering Present Perfect: Exercises and Examples

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Present Perfect Exercises

ACTIVITIES UNIT 3 EDMODO: PRESENT PERFECT

Write in the Present Perfect

-Tom has swum (SWIM) in the swimming pool this morning.

-Where have you been (YOU/BE) this morning?

-I have felt (FEEL) ill tonight.

-Jonas and Danny haven't played (NOT/PLAY) football with their friends.

-The students have spoken (SPEAK) a lot today in class.

-The teacher of History has explained (EXPLAIN) the American Revolution today.

-The elephant has slept (SLEEP) for fifteen hours today.

-We have broken (BREAK) the door of our classroom.

-The baby has cried (CRY) for twenty minutes.

-My father hasn't worked (NOT/WORK) in Seville since 1987.

-(Jane / READ ) Has Jane read a book?

Complete These Phrases with For/Since

Since 1998

For a long time

Since three o’clock

For...

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Irregular Verb Conjugations

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Irregular Verb Conjugations

Infinitive

Past Simple

Past Participle

Meaning

cost

cost

cost

to cost

cut

cut

cut

hit

to cut

hit

hit

to hit

hurt

hurt

hurt

to hurt

let

let

let

to let, to allow

put

put

put

to put

set

set

set

to put (the table)

shut

shut

shut

to shut, to close

wet

wet

wet

to wet, to moisten


bring

brought

brought

to bring

build

built

built

to build

burn

burnt

burnt

to burn

buy

bought

bought

to buy

catch

caught

caught

to catch

dig

dug

dug

to dig

dream

dreamt

dreamt

to dream

feed

fed

fed

to feed

feel

felt

felt

to feel

fight

fought

fought

to fight

get

got

got

to get, to receive

hang

hung

hung

to hang

have

had

had

to have

hold

held

held

to hold

keep

kept

kept

to keep

lay

laid

laid

to lay (eggs, table)

lead

led

led

to lead


learn

learnt

learnt

to learn

leave

left

left

to leave

lend

lent

lent

to lend

light

lit

lit

to light

lose

lost

lost

to lose

make

made

made

to make

meet

met

met

to

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Mastering English: Word Formation, Collocations, and Usage

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Word Building

Positive and Negative Affixes

Positive Affixes

  • Possible -> Possibility
  • Obedient -> Obedience
  • Satisfied -> Satisfaction
  • Able -> Ability
  • Respected -> Respect
  • Pleased -> Pleasure
  • Capable -> Capability
  • Secure -> Security
  • Patient -> Patience

Negative Affixes

  • Dissatisfaction
  • Impossibility
  • Incapability
  • Disrespect
  • Impatience
  • Inability
  • Disobedience
  • Insecurity
  • Displeasure
  • Disability

Life's Lessons: Prepositions

  1. In
  2. Out
  3. Away
  4. Up
  5. Down
  6. Out
  7. Up
  8. Off
  9. Without
  10. Off
  11. Up to

Collocations

  1. Pay attention
  2. Achieve a goal
  3. Go abroad
  4. Win a prize
  5. Defeat an opponent
  6. Break a habit
  7. Take a chance
  8. Break a promise
  9. Save time
  10. Catch a ball

Use of English

  1. To
  2. Kinds/Sorts
  3. Amongst
  4. As
  5. Of
  6. Same
  7. Like
  8. Such
  9. In
  10. Two

Complete the Sentences

  1. ...being expelled
  2. ...to be loved
  3. ...be found
  4. ...being bitten
  5. ...be booked
  6. ...to
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Oliver Twist: A Tale of Orphans, Thieves, and Redemption

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Character Profiles

Fagin

Fagin is a cunning criminal who exploits homeless children by training them to pickpocket for him. He also acts as a fence for stolen goods, preferring to profit from crime rather than directly engaging in it himself.

Nancy

Nancy is a young woman trapped in a life of crime as one of Fagin's former child pickpockets and the lover of the brutal Bill Sikes. Despite her circumstances, she possesses a strong moral compass and ultimately sacrifices herself to protect Oliver.

Rose Maylie

Rose Maylie is a kind and compassionate young woman who was raised by Mrs. Maylie after the death of her father. She forms a deep bond with Oliver, unaware of their familial connection.

Mr. Brownlow

Mr. Brownlow is a wise and benevolent gentleman...

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