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

Essential English Irregular Verbs

• Ser/Estar: be/was/been — Dejar/Marcharse: leave/left/left
• Llevar/Aguantar: bear/bore/born — Prestar: lend/lent/lent
• Golpear: beat/beat/beaten — Permitir: let/let/let
• Llegar a ser: become/became/become — Encender: light/lit/lit
• Empezar: begin/began/begun — Perder: lose/lost/lost
• Morder: bite/bit/bitten — Hacer/Fabricar: make/made/made
• Soplar: blow/blew/blown — Significar: mean/meant/meant
• Romper: break/broke/broken — Conocer: meet/met/met
• Traer: bring/brought/brought — Pagar: pay/paid/paid
• Construir: build/built/built — Poner: put/put/put
• Quemar: burn/burnt/burnt — Leer: read/read/read
• Reventar: burst/burst/burst — Montar: ride/rode/ridden
• Comprar: buy/bought/bought — Llamar: ring/rang/rung
• Poder:

Favorite Movie Picks

500 Days of Summer is one of my favorite movies ever! I love this film because it is absolutely fabulous. Zooey Deschanel is one of my favorite actresses, and I love that it is set in Los Angeles, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an amazing actor with an adorable boyish charm that has captivated the hearts of viewers worldwide. This movie is definitely in my top 10, and the soundtrack is also pretty great. I love everything about this film.

Preferred Movie Genres

I have always loved romance movies. I think they are the kind of films that make you want to be part of the story.

Genres I Find Boring

Documentaries are a type of film that I find boring because they are often long and lack a compelling...

BSHSABRIE: Boarding Schools Pros and Cons

Boarding schools (internships) are places away from the cities—relaxed environments where rebellious people go to study. However, they can have both positive and negative aspects for students.

• On the one hand: Young people are more controlled and monitored, as many centers assign a tutor to each student. They also ban the use of mobile devices and computers for anything other than work or exercises, so students can be more focused and avoid distractions. Practically, they live all day with their peers and can make new friends.
• On the other hand: Students have to be separated from their families and friends, rarely speaking with them. Also, these centers are usually very expensive, so they could cause

Forum Post: Managing a High Fever at Home

User Question: I have a temperature of 40°C. I can't go to the hospital. What can I do about it?

I hope these tips will help you:

• Take a small towel and soak it in warm water, then in cold water, and place it on your forehead.
• You should be warm, but not too warm. Try to eat, because if you take tablets without eating food, you might feel bad.

Personal History: Moving to Spain

When I was 11 years old, I traveled to Spain. I traveled with my father and my brother. I felt happy, angry, and nervous.

I wasn't sleeping during the trip, while my father and my brother were sleeping. When we arrived in Spain, I saw my mother; she was with her friend. After a while, we went home.

Now, we live at home with my mom, my...

Presenting an Opinion

Many believe the teenage years are the best. However, I disagree.

Supporting Arguments

Firstly, most teenagers lack independence. They follow parental and teacher directives. Additionally, they often have limited finances.

Secondly, while teens may have fewer adult responsibilities, they face other concerns. Exam pressure can significantly impact their future.

Conclusion

All in all, despite the fun, I believe the best years come later, with a job, financial stability, and freedom.

Useful Phrases

Expressing Opinions

• From my point of view...
• As far as I am concerned...
• I am sure/convinced that...
• I (dis)agree with the statement, because...

Presenting Facts

• It is widely known that...
• It is a well-known fact that...
• Research has shown that.

Viggo Mortensen: Early Life and International Upbringing

Viggo Mortensen was born on October 20, 1958, in Manhattan, New York. He has two younger brothers. His parents, Viggo P. Mortensen from Denmark and Grace from New York, met in Europe. They initially settled in New York, but while Viggo was still very young, the family moved to South America. There, Viggo's father managed farms and ranches in Argentina and Venezuela. His parents divorced in 1969, after which Viggo's mother took her three boys back to Watertown, New York. Viggo retains a fondness for South America and is a great fan of the Argentine soccer team San Lorenzo.

Education and Early Career Pursuits

Viggo was a good student at Watertown High School. He played on the tennis team and...

Essential English Vocabulary

• Boom: Explosión
• Hairstyle: Estilo de pelo
• Look: Aspecto
• Fashion: Moda
• Peace: Paz
• Icon: Icono
• Craze: Locura
• Birth: Nacimiento
• Death: Muerte
• Gadget: Dispositivo
• Invention: Invención
• War: Guerra
• Protest: Protestar
• Dance hall: Salón de baile
• Bad language: Mal lenguaje
• Big skirts: Grandes faldas
• Driving license: Carné de conducir
• The flu: La gripe
• Upset: Disgustado
• Operation: Operación
• Treatment: Tratamiento
• Suffering: Sufrimiento
• Clone: Clon
• Transplant: Transplante
• Development: Desarrollo
• Prevention: Prevención
• Experiment: Experimento
• Discovery: Descubrimiento
• Cause: Causa
• Research: Investigación
• Cure: Curas

Irregular Verbs List

• Bet: Apostar
• Bite, bit, bitten: Morder
• Bleed, bled: Sangrar
• Blow, blew, blown: Soplar
• Break, broke, broken: Romper
• Bring,

The Familiar Farm and Fernando's Revelation

The mystery begins when Mariana wakes up and realizes the farm is familiar. Fernando then recounts that his father had committed suicide while studying in Belgium, driven by reasons of love. At that point, Fernando had begun to investigate this conundrum. He discovered:

• A party dress missing a sleeve and shawl
• A music box identical to one Mariana had at home
• An oil portrait that Edgardo had painted years earlier for his daughter, Mariana

From this point, and with this new knowledge, Fernando had fallen madly in love with Mariana.

Estate Discoveries and Hidden Truths

At the estate, Mariana, along with the old servant Dimas, discovers another cupboard reminiscent of the house. Inside, they find missing clothing...

Victor's Journey to Geneva and Encounter with the Monster

1. On his journey to Geneva, Victor spent the night in the village of Secheron, but he couldn't sleep.

Victor couldn't sleep, and he decided to go and find the place where William had been murdered. During the storm, he saw a figure standing beside some trees; it was the monster.

Justine's Trial and Conviction

2. Justine defended herself in court.

Justine was called to defend herself. Crying, she told them what she remembered.

But it did no good. The judge had reached his verdict, and Justine had been found guilty. She was sentenced to death and would be executed the next day.

The Monster's Plea and Victor's Reaction

3. The monster raised his hand and began to speak.

Victor was shocked.

The monster...