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Summer Holidays in Olivella: An Invitation

Hello Sandy, thanks for your email. I am writing because I would like to invite you to my house during your holidays. My family is looking forward to seeing you again.

In summer, the weather in Olivella, my village, is wonderful! We can go to the pool or the beach. There are some nice places to visit around my house, including the beautiful Natural Garraf Park and the Buddhist Monastery. At night, we can go partying in Sitges. You'll love it!

The Spanish food is wonderful, and you know I cook well. Please give my regards to your family; they are lovely. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes and kisses,

Mamen

P.S. Please send me the photos of our last trip!

London Photography Course Inquiry

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17th Century Basque Literature: Northern Renaissance

The 17th century marked a significant advance in Basque literature (liburugintza) within the Northern Basque Country (Iparralde). While publications existed in the South, they did not reach the quantity or quality level achieved in the North. This disparity is often traced back to economic reasons.

Profits generated from Newfoundland fishing were invested, leading to a significant improvement in the quality of life along the Lapurdian coast. Furthermore, the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants had subsided, and the Catholic majority regained prominence. Many authors were active during this century, particularly among the communities forming the triangle of Saint Loizune (referring...

Exercise 2: Circle the Correct Verb in the Sentences Below

2. Circle the correct verb in the sentences below

1. dare
2. put off
3. look forward to
4. begged
5. breathe

Exercise 3: Number the Plot Events

The plot is the series of events in a story. Number the sentences in the order they happened

3………… a. Professor Waldman and Victor became friends. 7……….. b. 2……….. c. 6……….. d. 4……….. e. 5………… f. 1 ……….. g. 8………. h.

Mood: What Creates the Atmosphere?

An author creates the mood – the atmosphere – so the reader will feel a certain way while reading the story. What creates the mood at the point just before the monster opens his eyes?

Victor was full of enthusiasm. I wanted to create many good, happy creatures that would...

The film "LIFE OF BYRON"

is based on real events, with a touch of drama. The film was directed by Juan Fernandez Liviano. It stars Byron as Byron and Juan Fernandez Liviano as a person.

The film won 10 Oscars

for Best Actor Byron, Best Director Juan Fernandez Liviano, best soundtrack, best film, and more.

The film is set in Sagunto in 2016

The film is located in Valencia / Spain and Alicante

The film tells the story of Byron

He is a very lively Rottweiler, he just wanted to make new friends but as he was very large, other dogs approached, poor Byron. How sad.

But one day Byron became friends with a person

Byron and that person played together, they also went for a walk and then played ball, and they sometimes fought, but they were good friends, nothing...

Irregular English Verbs

Past Simple Tense

Section 3: Multiple Choice Answers

• 2) a
• 3) b
• 4) b
• 5) c
• 6) a
• 7) a
• 8) b
• 9) c
• 10) b
• 11) c
• 12) b
• 13) c
• 14) a
• 15) c
• 16) b
• 17) c
• 18) a
• 19) a
• 20) b
• 21) c
• 22) a
• 23) d
• 24) c
• 25) a

Section 4: Modal Verbs

• 1) Can’t
• 2) Shouldn’t
• 3) Must
• 4) Can’t
• 5) Don’t need
• 6) Must be
• 7) Don’t need
• 8) Mustn’t
• 9) Mustn’t
• 10) Should

Section 5: Perfect Modals and Past Ability

• 1) Should have studied
• 2) Must have finished
• 3) Didn’t need to have reserved
• 4) Shouldn’t have directed
• 5) Should write
• 6) Shouldn’t have gone
• 7) Could run
• 8) Must have been
• 9) Shouldn’t have applied
• 10) Shouldn’t have started
• 11) Could go
• 12) Can’t be
• 13) Don’t need to
• 14) Could have paid
• 15) Mary mustn’t have told
• 16) Couldn’t get
• 17) Can’t have seen
• 18) Shouldn’t have asked
• 17) Must turn off
• 18) Can’t be easy
• 19) Could

Medical Terminology and Health Concepts

Common Symptoms and Their Spanish Equivalents

• Anxiety (Ansiedad)
• Bloody Nose (Sangrado Nasal)
• Chills (Escalofrío)
• Cough (Tos)
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness (Mareos)
• Fatigue
• Fever
• High Blood Sugar (Azúcar Alto)
• High Cholesterol
• Hypothermia
• Loss of Appetite
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Pain (Dolor)
• Palpitations
• Runny Nose (Moqueo)
• Sneezing (Estornudo)
• Sore Throat (Dolor de Garganta)
• Tiredness (Cansancio)
• Vomiting
• Watery Eyes
• Weakness (Debilidad)

Personal Care and First Aid Essentials

• Sanitary Towel
• Lip Balm
• Antiseptic
• Vaseline
• Cotton
• Plaster
• Aspirins
• Sunscreen
• Sticking Plaster
• Vitamins
• Toothpaste
• Bandage Rolls
• Nappies
• Beauty Cream
• Hand Sanitizer
• Oral Rinse
• Nasal Spray
• Lozenges
• Dental Floss
• Sling

Common Diseases and Medical Conditions

• Migraine
• Flu
• Rheumatism
• Hepatitis
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Pharyngitis
• Salmonellosis
• Otitis

1.1 Job Characteristics

• Routine / Fun
• Rewarding / Good
• Demanding / Glamorous
• Varied / Dull
• Stressful / Depressing
• Challenging / Worthwhile

1.2 Matching Exercises

7C, 8F, 9D, 10E, 11B, 12G, 13A

1.3 Vocabulary in Context

Oversee, deal, handle, tell, sounds, responsible, charge, involve

1.4 Professional Inquiries

• Do you work in Quebec?
• Can I ask who your main supplier is?
• Which parts of the world does your company supply?
• How many hours do you work a week?

1.5 Daily Work Routines

• The phone rings all the time.
• We hardly ever leave the office.
• I'd say I play tennis about three times a week.
• Normally, there's a staff meeting on Mondays.

2.1 Project Management Terms

Deadline, schedule, track, resources, budget, tasks, updates, objectives, skills, job

2.2 Question Formation

How,...

Reported Speech

• Present Simple → Past Simple: I'm happy today → She said that she was happy.
• Past Simple → Past Perfect: I was happy yesterday → She said that she had been happy the day before.
• Present Perfect → Past Perfect: I have been in London → She said that she had been in London.
• Present Continuous → Past Continuous: I am writing a letter now → She said that she was writing a letter.
• Present Perfect Continuous → Past Perfect Continuous: She has been working → She said that she had been working.
• Past Continuous → Past Perfect Continuous: I was eating → She said that she had been eating.
• Will → Would: I will do it → She said that she would do it.
• Can → Could: I can do it → She said that she could do it.
• Must →