Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and exercises for English for Vocational training

Boda en una Isla

Last year, Carla, my best friend, got married on a desert island. It was very important for me because I had organized the wedding. Fortunately, everything was wonderful and we had a really fun day.

The sun was shining brightly and there were all kinds of flowers everywhere. The mixture of the sound of the waves and a sweet violin transmitted so much peace. All the food was delicious, but the star dish was stuffed hake. The atmosphere was very cheerful and fun.

The ceremony was very emotional. When it had finished, all the guests danced a funny dance for the couple with their favourite song. After lunch, the guests handed them the presents. The gift they liked most was a video of their childhood that had been made by their friends....

Progress Test 3: Comprehensive English Assessment

Listening Comprehension (10 Marks)

Multiple Choice Answers

• 1. b
• 2. c
• 3. a

Candidate Trait Assessment

Vocabulary Skills (14 Marks)

Word Definitions & Number Recognition

• 11. Luxury
• 12. Niche
• 13. Home
• 14. Export
• 15. Six thousand, three hundred and seventy
• 16. Twenty-nine thousand, six hundred and six
• 17. Nine hundred and two thousand
• 18. Four million, two hundred and twenty-five thousand and ninety-four
• 19. Twelve point six percent

Matching & Multiple Choice

• 20. a
• 21. d
• 22. b
• 23. c
• 24. e

Grammar and Language Usage (18 Marks)

Sentence

The 74th Annual Hunger Games: District 12 Reaping

"Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favour. Now, before we begin, we have a very special film. This is how we safeguard our future. I just love that! Now, the time has come for us to select one courageous young man and woman for the honour of representing District 12 in the 74^th Annual Hunger Games. As usual, ladies first... *catches a paper*… Primrose Everdeen. Come on up."

The Volunteer

"Prim! Prim! NO! NO! I volunteer as tribute!"

"I believe we have a volunteer. Prim, you need to get out of here. You need to get out of here!"

"NOOO! NOO!"

"Go find Mum! Go right now."

"NOO!!"

"COME UP!!!"

A Dramatic Turn of Events

"A dramatic turn of events here in District...

The Hunger Games: Katniss and Rue's Bond

— Katniss! Katniss! Katniss, help! Katniss! Katniss! Help! Katniss! Katniss!

— You're okay. You're okay. You're fine. See?

— It's okay. You're okay.

— Did you blow up the food?

— All of it.

— Good. *A man appears and kills little Rue* *Katniss gets furious and kills the man*

— You have to win.

— Can you sing?

— Okay… Deep in the meadow… Under the willows… A bed of grass… A soft green pillow… Lay down your head… and close your eyes… And when they open, the sun... I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

*Katniss gets up and walks* *Rue opens her eyes*

— Katniss!! Katniss...

— Maybe I am crazy; I heard her voice...

— I am here... Katniss, do you know who I am?

— My goodness!! Oh my God!! You are...

This video follows the lives of Emily, a 16-year-old girl from Sydney, and Harry, a 16-year-old boy from Perth. Harry admits to stealing, lying, and being violent. Emily also displays violent tendencies. At 13, when left alone at home while her mother worked, she would invite friends over for parties with alcohol. Both Emily and Harry are sent to Whitechurch for seven days to live with Mary, John, and their five children, a strict Catholic family.

In this family, violence, television during the week, and cell phones at night are prohibited. Drinking and smoking are also forbidden. Emily and Harry must respect the family's rules and change their ways of thinking.

Ultimately, they respect the rules, despite initial difficulties, and return home...

English-Spanish Phrases, Vocabulary and Practice Questions

Dream Symbols and Meanings

• If you dream that you are at a party, you are going to be very busy.
• If you dream that you are drinking champagne, you'll be successful.
• If you dream about flowers, you are feeling positive about the future.
• If you dream that somebody is playing the violin, you want some romance in your life.
• If you dream about an owl, you need to ask an older person for help.
• If you dream that you have cold feet, the person you love doesn't love you.

Travel and Car Vocabulary (English — Spanish)

• hatchback: utilitario
• ever: alguna vez
• drop: caer (to drop: dejar caer)
• thief: ladrón
• dashboard: salpicadero
• although: aunque
• traffic jam: atasco
• cheer up! ¡alegrar!
• lever: palanca
• perhaps: quizás
• check-

Common Idioms and Expressions

• White lie: mentira piadosa
• Pretending: fingir
• Bluntly: sin rodeos
• Economical with the truth: parte de la verdad para no herir
• Denies: no admitir / negar
• Own up: confesar
• Two-timing: engañar / segunda oportunidad
• Gossip: chismorreo
• Hoax: falsa alarma
• Makes up: inventar
• Fall for: creer algo que es mentira
• Pigs might fly: cuando los cerdos vuelen
• Telling tales: chivarse
• Fake: falso
• Masterminded: planear
• Set foot on: poner un pie en
• Fluttering: aleteo
• Breeze: brisa
• Nouveau: nuevos ricos
• Stepfather: padrastro

Phrasal Verbs and Meanings

• Cover up: cubrir
• Point out: señalar
• Tamper with: estropear / alterar
• Back up: apoyar / respaldar
• Frown on: no gustar / desaprobar
• Live off: depender de alguien
• Tip off: informar / dar un soplo
• Come out: publicar
• Blow

Reservation Confirmation

Dear Recipient,

This message confirms your reservation for a double room in June, specifically for the 29th and 30th.

The reservation includes breakfast for both days. The total cost for your stay is 190 euros.

Yours faithfully,
David

Reference Data Sets

The following data sets are provided for reference:

• 30-B, 31-D, 32-A, 33-F, 34-E, 35-C
• 36-B, 37-F, 38-A, 39-E, 40-G, 41-D, 42-D
• 43-C, 44-C, 45-A
• 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

Insights from Nils' Interview

Nils' Career Journey and UK Experience

Here are key takeaways from an interview with Nils regarding his career and observations on working in the UK:

1. Current Role

Nils currently works in customer support.

2. Pre-Current Job & Job Acquisition

Before his current position, Nils completed a...