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English Grammar Cheat Sheet

Stative Verbs

Believe, know, understand, remember, forget, think

Reported Speech

Modal Verbs

Must – had to

Time Expressions

• Now – at the moment
• Today – that day
• Tonight – that night
• This (morning, week) – that (morning, week)
• Yesterday – the day before
• Last (week, month, year) – the (week, month, year) before
• (Two days/ a year) ago – (two days/ a year) earlier
• Tomorrow – the next/following day
• Next (week) – the following (week)

Place

• This – that
• These – those
• Here – there

Questions

• Direct Speech: Where are you going?
• Reported Speech: Mum asked where I was going.
• Direct Speech: Are you famous?, he asked her.
• Reported Speech: He asked her if she was famous.
• Direct Speech: Do you like horror films?, she asked.
• Reported

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GRAMMAR

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Considering the specializations within a tourism degree, specifically the degree in tourism, there are three primary branches: planning of tourist sites, management of tourism enterprises, and cultural heritage. Two students share their perspectives on choosing a specialization.

Student 1: Focus on Tourism Planning

As a fourth-year tourism student, the choice between managing tourism businesses and planning tourist spaces was a significant decision. Ultimately, the tourism planning branch was selected. The future goal is to establish a sustainable tourist company, such as a hotel or a rural house, integrated within the natural environment.

Sustainability is a core value, aiming to minimize environmental impact through practices like using natural... Continue reading "Tourism Degree: Planning vs. Management Career Paths" »

Phrasal Verbs

Come Across: Find something by chance
Find a Way Round: Solve a problem
Come Up With: Have an idea
Run: Manage a business
Get Rid Of: Dispose of something
Turn To: Change to something else
Cut Down On: Reduce consumption
Put On: Gain weight

Clothing Vocabulary

Flip-flops: Chanclas
Fur Coat: Abric de pell
High Heels: Tacons
Jumper: Jersei
Slippers: Sabatilles
Tracksuit: Xandall
Costume: Disfresa

Fashion and Style

Trend: Tendència
Bright: Color brillant
Dull: Color apagat
Spotted: Topos
Scruffy: Cutre
Loose: Ample
Dress Down: Vestir informal
Dress Up: Vestir formal
Get Changed: Canviar-se
Try On: Emprovar-se
Tuck In: Arreglar la peça
Hang Up: Penjar la roba
Get a Bigger Size: Agafar talla gran
Get Taken In: Arreglar algo
Match: Decoracions
Suit: No et queda bé
Fit:

Sam's Unexpected Visit to France

July 14th in France

Sasha and Annie, roommates in France, were eagerly anticipating a visit from Sasha's old friend from America, Sam. Sasha, a fitness enthusiast, and Annie were particularly excited about this American visitor.

A Letter and a Knock at the Door

Annie received a letter from Sam, stating his intention to visit that day. A knock came, but it wasn't Sam. It was Nico, the boy next door who had a crush on Sasha.

Sam's Strange Arrival

When Sam finally arrived, he didn't make a good first impression. His clothes were odd, and his behavior was peculiar.

Cars, Houses, and Misunderstandings

Sam talked about his cars and his 22-room house. The girls mistook the cars for toys and the house for a museum.

Nico's Mischief

Annie... Continue reading "A Misunderstood Friend: Sam's French Adventure" »

Differences Between Spoken and Written Language

Teaching and Learning Listening

Listening is a source of input. Children need this type of teaching to learn the... Continue reading "Spoken vs. Written Language: Teaching and Learning English" »

Proposed Answers:

1.- Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Copy the evidence from the text. No marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE.

a) Leonardo's relationship with his father was not easy as a child.

TRUE: His father was stern and distant with him...

b) Leonardo's father had clear ideas about his son's future.

FALSE: Piero da Vinci didn't know what to do about his son, Leonardo.

(Maximum score: 2 points)

2.- In your own words and based on the ideas in the text, answer the following questions. Do not copy from the text.

a) Explain why Leonardo couldn't attend the university.

Leonardo couldn't study at university because his parents were not married when he was born.

NOTE: This answer is simply a suggestion among other possible ones.

The... Continue reading "Leonardo da Vinci: A Man Ahead of His Time" »

Oral Communication

Definition

In oral communication, the spoken word is the primary channel. It involves interlocutors: a sender and a receiver.

Types of Oral Communication

Oral communication can be:

• Face-to-face
• Distance communication

Requirements for Effective Oral Communication

• Analyze the situation
• Prevent communication barriers

Features of Oral Communication

1. Sender

The sender transmits credibility and capability, using a rich vocabulary and resources.

2. Receiver

The receiver listens attentively and provides feedback.

3. Message

The message should be clear, concise, accurate, objective, and relevant.

4. Context

The message must be adapted to the receiver and the context.

Advantages of Oral Communication

• Speed
• Supported by non-verbal elements
• Provides immediate

Hotel Vocabulary

• Double room: habitación cama matrimonio
• Twin room: habitación 2 camas
• Single room: habitación individual
• Bath: bañera
• Shower: ducha
• Suitcase: maleta
• Luggage: equipaje
• Half board: media pensión
• Full board: pensión completa
• Key: llave
• Keycard: tarjeta llave
• Bill: factura
• Receipt: recibo
• Lift: ascensor (British)
• Elevator: ascensor (American)
• Car park: aparcamiento
• Restaurant: restaurante
• Lounge: salón recibidor
• Cocktail bar: bar de copas
• Fitness room: gimnasio
• Hairdryer: secador de pelo
• Air conditioning: aire acondicionado
• Safe: caja fuerte
• Conference facilities: sala de conferencias
• Swimming pool: piscina
• Night club: club de noche
• Sauna: sauna
• Business centre: centro de negocios
• Satellite TV: TV por satélite
• Multi-line phone: teléfono multilinea
• Computer