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In today's science-obsessed world, thanks to technological development, social media has become an intricate part of daily life. Almost everyone around the world uses at least one social network, such as Facebook or Twitter, where they usually download music and videos, and share information. However, many people are against this practice because they think that social networking sites are a kind of drug, and once you have entered into it, it's very hard to escape. Will you gain some advantages from these platforms, or will they ruin your life? Are they simply a place to waste a considerable amount of time? This is obviously not a black and white issue, and there are powerful arguments on both sides.

Advantages of Social Media

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Introduction

Political Action Committees (PACs) have become increasingly influential in modern politics. These organizations raise and spend money to support or oppose candidates for public office. While PACs have been around for decades, their role in elections has grown significantly in recent years.

The Role of PACs in Elections

PACs play a major role in funding political campaigns. They can contribute unlimited amounts of money to candidates, and they often spend millions of dollars on advertising and other campaign activities. This money can give PACs a significant advantage in elections, especially in close races.

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Vocabulary

Unit 1: Senses and Suffixes

Hearing: faint, crunchy, deafening, silent.
Sight: blinding, bright, dark.
Smell: fragrant, stinky.
Taste: rich, spicy, sweet.
Touch: hard, soft, rough, slimy, smooth.

Noun Suffixes: -ic, -less, -al, -y, -ous, -ful, -ation, -ance, -ence, -ment.
Verb Suffixes: -ant, -ent, -ive, -able.

Unit 2: Language and Culture

International, religious, local, traditional, multicultural, secular.

Phrasal Verbs: Join in, put on, set off, hand out, dress up, come together, put up, take off, pack out.

Common language, not native speakers, dominant language, writing system, mass media, local dialects, strange accents, local languages, cultural identity, literary works, native speakers, language skills, second language, global language,... Continue reading "Vocabulary and Grammar Summary: Units 1-6" »

Unit 4: Academic Collocations

• Ample evidence: evidencia amplia
• Call into question: cuestionar
• Come out in support of: salir en apoyo de
• Growing doubt: duda creciente
• Hold the view: mantener el punto de vista
• Hypothetical question: pregunta hipotética
• In view of the fact that: en vista de que
• Lend support to: dar apoyo
• On the evidence of: en vista de las pruebas
• Pose a question: hacer una pregunta
• Prove beyond doubt that: probar sin ninguna duda
• Provide evidence: proporcionar evidencia
• The prevailing view: el punto de vista que prevalece
• Voice some doubt: expresar dudas
• Wholehearted: apoyo sincero

Adjective Examples (Unit 4 Vocabulary)

Below is a list of adjectives with their Spanish translations:

• Academic: académico
• Acceptable: aceptable
• Introductory: introductorio
• Accessible:

Chapter 11

1. How did Bobby feel on Saturday, after the money disappeared, and what does he want to do now?

He felt terrible and wanted to find the thief.

2. Mr. Penny wanted to phone the police. Why didn't Bobby want this?

He felt responsible for losing the money and wanted to try and find it himself.

3. Why did Bobby think that [character name] stole the money?

Because he had round glasses and often had a pen behind his ear.

4. [Question missing]

Chapter 12

1. In Devon, what financial help did the project receive?

A tour bus company donated the transport, and the restaurants and shops in the area also gave money.

2. Why was Lisa worried?

Because the other teens were making so much money.

3. When the newspaper team won the trip to Paris, what was Helen'

Unit 7: Film-making

Key Vocabulary

• Camera operator: Operador de cámara
• Cast: Reparto
• Costume designer: Diseñador de vestuario
• Credits: Créditos
• Lighting: Iluminación
• Location: Localización
• Make-up artist: Maquillador
• Script: Guion
• Set designer: Escenógrafo
• Sound effects: Efectos de sonido
• Soundtrack: Banda sonora
• Storyboard: Guion ilustrado
• Subtitles: Subtítulos
• Role: Papel
• Movie: Película/Cine
• It's a wrap: ¡Corten!
• Final cut: Toma final
• Casting agency: Agencia de casting
• Wait around: Quedarse en espera
• Sign up with: Apuntarse a algo

Reporting Verbs

• Verb + to infinitive: Agree to, offer to, promise to, refuse to.
• Verb + object + infinitive: Invite to, convince to, tell to, ask to.
• Verb + that: Complain that, say that, suggest that, admit that.

Unit 8: Advertising

Key

English Grammar

Verb Tenses

Present Simple

I/You know/He/She/It knows

I don't know

Do I know?

Present Continuous

I am watching

I am not watching

Are you watching?

Past Simple

I knew/He watched

I didn't know/He didn't watch

Did you know?

Past Continuous

I was watching

I wasn't watching

Was I watching?

Past Perfect Simple

I had watched

I hadn't watched

Had I watched?

Present Perfect Simple

You have watched

You haven't watched

Have you watched?

Present Perfect Continuous

I have been watching

I haven't been watching

Have you been watching?

Future Perfect

You will have watched

You won't have watched

Will you have watched?

Future Continuous

You will be watching

You won't be watching

Will you be watching?

Comparatives and Superlatives

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Essential Travel and Tourism Vocabulary

• Affluent (de nivel alto): This affluent area is stylish, but expensive.
• Affordable (asequible): All the affordable hotels are outside the city centre.
• Atmospheric (evocador): The old town is atmospheric but run-down.
• Beach holidays: Beach holidays are boring.
• Bistro (restaurante pequeño): This quarter is full of little cafes and bistros.
• Boarding pass (tarjeta de embarque)
• Book a room (reservar habitación): We need to book a room to have a meeting.
• Book a table (reservar mesa): For a restaurant.
• Book an excursion (reservar excursión)
• Booking confirmation (confirmación de reserva): For a hotel.
• Budget hotel (hotel económico): It was a budget hotel, but I liked the…
• Busy (lleno): The streets are busy all day.