Big headed-Creido/Broad shouldered-Ancho de espalda/Kind hearted-De buen corazon/Long legged-Pirnas largas/Old fashioned-Anticuado/Open-minded-Abierto de mente/Short tempered-De mal genio/Shoulder lenght-Largo hasta los hombros

Courage-Coraje/Fear-miedo/Guest-Huesped/Poison-Veneno/Relief-Alivio/Thrill-Emocion/Brave-Valiente/Disappointed-Descepciona/Excited-Emocionado/Exciting-Excitante/Frightened-ASsustar/Frihtening-Aterrar/Furius-Furioso/Graphic-Grafico/Harmless-Inofensivo/Middle-aged-De mediana edad/Original-original/Personal-Personal/Protective-Protector/Chocked-Impactado/Arrange-Prgramar/Breathe-Respirar/Cheer up-Animar/DEliver-Entregar/Hesitate-Dudar/Make sure-Asegurarse/Point (at)-Apuntar a/Pour-Servir/Scream-Gritar/Shake-Temblar/Survive-

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Millicent Blade's Nose: A Dog's Tale of Love & Intrigue

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Millicent Blade: The Female Lead

Hector: The Male Lead

Beckthorpe: The Farm Seller

Beckthorpe was the one who sold Hector the farm.

Mombasa, Kenya: The Destination

Mombasa, Kenya, was where Hector was going.

Paddington Station: The Scene of Confusion

Paddington was the station of confusion.

Mike: The First Victim

Mike was the first person whom Hector bit.

Hyde Park: Strolling the Dog

They used to walk the dog in Hyde Park.

Alexander Dreadnought: The Second Suitor

Alexander Dreadnought was Millicent's second suitor.

1. What was it about Millicent Blade's nose that was so attractive to many Englishmen?

The nose was so attractive to many Englishmen because it was not remarkable for its sculptural qualities.

2. Why did Hector leave Millicent and go abroad?

Hector

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Memorable Life Experiences: Weddings and Jazz Nights

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last week, i went to my cousin's wedding. I hadn't seen my cousin for many years and I didn't know many of the other guests, so I wasn't expecting to enjoy myself. In the end, I had a great time.

When I arrived, the wedding hall was already full of people. People were standing around talking excitedly and there was a real buzz in the air. The room was beatifully decorated with flowers and balloons and the sweet smell of the flowers hung in the air. I couldn't help but feel excited. It felt as if something very special was about to happen.

Suddenly the musicians began to play. Everyone stopped talking at once and turned to face the door. As the bride entered, many of the guests had tears in their eyes. I felt so moved

As she walked past in her

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Essential English Vocabulary: Life, Work, Culture & More

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Unit 1: Life Events & Expressions

Change school – cambiar de colegio
Retire – jubilarse
Take a gap year – año sabático
Move house – mudarse
Start your own business – montar tu propio negocio
Win an award – ganar un premio
Have an accident – tener un accidente
Go for an interview – ir a una entrevista
Make new friends
Drop out of university – abandonar la universidad
Settle down – sentar la cabeza
Get into trouble
Become rich
Go abroad – ir al extranjero
Worry about
Depend on
Agree about – estar de acuerdo sobre
Listen to
Argue about – argumentar sobre
Talk to
Wait for
Argue with – discutir con
Participate in
Look forward to – esperar con interés
Agree with – estar de acuerdo con

Unit 2: Literature & Genres

Play – obra de teatro
Adventure

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Essential English Vocabulary: Daily Life & Concepts

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Food Vocabulary

Crab - Cangrejo
Mussels - Mejillones
Prawns - Langostinos
Salmon - Salmón
Squid - Calamar
Tuna - Atún
Beef - Carne de vaca
Chicken - Pollo
Duck - Pato
Lamb - Cordero
Pork - Cerdo

Cooking Methods

Boiled - Hervido
Roast - Asado
Baked - Horneado
Grilled - A la parrilla
Fried - Frito
Steamed - Al vapor

Fruits & Vegetables

Aubergine - Berenjena
Beetroot - Remolacha
Cabbage - Col
Cherries - Cerezas
Courgette - Calabacín
Cucumber - Pepino
Grapes - Uvas
Green Beans - Judías verdes
Lemon - Limón
Mango - Mango
Melon - Melón
Peach - Melocotón
Pear - Pera
Raspberries - Frambuesas
Red Pepper - Pimiento rojo

Family Life Vocabulary

Husband - Marido
Daughter - Hija
Stepfather/Stepmother - Padrastro/Madrastra
Half-brother/Half-sister - Medio hermano/Media hermana
Uncle

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Mastering English Articles: When to Use A, An, and The

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Key Features of Articles (A, An, The)

Both describe one or a number of things.
They precede a noun.

Examples: An excellent book. The book is very thick.

General Rules for A and The

Using "The" (Specific)

Use "the" when referring to one thing in particular.

Example: The dog barks (referring to a specific dog).

Using "A" (General)

Use "a" when referring to one thing in general. Note: "A" literally means one.

Example: A dog barks (referring to any dog).

Indefinite Article Rules (A/An)

Usage with Singular Countable Nouns

Use A or An before singular countable nouns.

Example: He works for an advertising agency.

A vs. An: Based on Sound

A: Used before consonant sounds. Example: a horse.
An: Used before vowel sounds. Example: an eagle.

Other Uses of A/An

To introduce

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L'Étranger de Camus : le soleil, le meurtre et l'anti-héros absurde

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L'Étranger de Camus : une analyse de la scène du meurtre

Camus écrit L'Étranger en 1942, en pleine Seconde Guerre mondiale. Nombre de ses œuvres seront marquées par cette guerre et par les sentiments nés de l'absurdité du monde et du besoin de révolte face aux crimes commis par l'humanité. L'Étranger fait partie de ce que Camus appelle « le cycle de l'absurde » et qui transpose en roman sa philosophie de l'absurde, selon laquelle l'existence n'a pas de sens. Dans cet extrait, Meursault commet un meurtre, tuant un Arabe à la plage. Il ne semble pas avoir pleinement conscience de son geste, comme s'il n'était qu'une marionnette aux mains d'un destin plus fort que lui, auquel il ne peut échapper.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Language Learning: Theories, Approaches, and Resources

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Written on May 23, 2024 in English with a size of 4.13 KB

Unit 1: Introduction to Language and Linguistics

Akmajian, A., Demers, R.A., & Harnish, R.M. Linguistics: An Intro to Language and Communication. M.I.T. Press (1984)
Downes, W. Language and Society. Fontana Paperbacks. (1984)
Fromkin, V. & Rodman, R. An Introduction to Language. Holt, Rinehart & Winston. (1983)
Ferrández, Ferreres y Sarramona. Didáctica del lenguaje. CEAC. Barcelona. (1982)
Fry, D.B. The Physics of Speech. Cambridge University Press. (1979)
Halliday,M.A.K. Language and social semiotic.The social interpretation of language and meaning. Edward Arnold. Ldn(1978)
Hymes, D. Language and Social Context. Penguin books. (1972)
Jespersen, O. Language;Its Nature, Development and Origin. Macmillan. (1921)
Malinowski, Bronislaw K.

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Vocabulari Jurídic i Reported Speech en Anglès

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Vocabulari jurídic en anglès

Delictes i infraccions

Shoplifting: robar tendes
Mugging: atracament
Mugger: atracador
Burglary: robatori
Pickpocket: carterista (pickpocketing: acció)
Fraud: frau
Arson: piromania
Hijack: segrest (d'avió o vehicle)
Rape: violació
Kidnapped: segrestar
Smuggling: contraban
Smuggler: contrabandista
Blackmailer: extorsionador
Forgery: falsificació
Terrorist: terrorista
Con artist: estafador
Trick: estafar
Petty crime: delicte menor, no un crim seriós

Judici i procés penal

Court: tribunal
Trial: judici
Tried: jutjar
Jury: jurat
Sentence: sentència
Pass the sentence: sentenciar
Passed verdict: aprovar un veredicte
Acquitted: absolt
Charged: acusar
Convicted: condemnar a
Guilty: culpable
Pleaded: defensar
Prosecuting lawyer: advocat acusador
Witness

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