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Should Flying Become More Expensive?

Drafting an argument requires clear structure. Here is an analysis of the proposition: “The government should make flying more expensive.” Do you agree?

At the moment, flying is relatively cheap, and many people choose to travel by air. However, in my opinion, flying should become more expensive.

Environmental Concerns and Flight Frequency

Firstly, flying damages the environment. I feel very strongly that we all need to fly less because planes cause so much pollution. Research has shown that people fly more when prices are low. For example, at the moment the average European takes five or six flights a year.

Funding Greener Transport Alternatives

Secondly, if the government increased the tax on air travel,... Continue reading "Increasing Air Travel Costs: Environmental and Economic Benefits" »

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Expand your English lexicon with practical terms covering various aspects of daily life, from personal wellbeing to global issues.

Fitness & Wellbeing Terminology

Slang:

Jerga

Cut off:

Se corta

Signed up:

Estar apuntado

Take part:

Participar

Wellbeing:

Bienestar

Drop out:

Abandonar

Sporty:

Deportista

Get through:

Llegar

Teammates:

Compañeros de equipo

Cheer:

Animar

Balanced:

Equilibrado

Set a goal:

Establecer una meta

Positive focus:

Enfoque positivo

Enrol:

Inscribirse

Get your heart rate up:

Acelerar tu ritmo cardíaco

Get in shape:

Ponerse en forma

Keep-fit:

Mantenerse en forma

Immunity:

Inmunidad

Take up:

Ocupar / Empezar

Sentence Structures

Green paint can be made by mixing...
My mother is said to sell books.
Books are sold by my mother.
Korea is known to have scored the last goal.
The last goal was scored by Correa.

You mustn't cheat in exams.
Someone must have seen Sabela yesterday.
Shall I help you with your...?
She can't be hungry because...

She shouldn't smoke because...
Angel was such a nice boy that he had many friends.
Would you like to have a coffee?
You'd better not do that.
I wish I had gone shopping...
If I had known it was you, I would have opened the door.
Shannon suggested going for a walk.
She is having her car repaired next week.
Although I worked hard, I didn't feel tired.
If only you didn't say nasty things.
The tall man, who she was working with, is my father.... Continue reading "English Grammar and Idiomatic Expressions" »

Is It Better for Teenagers to Focus on Friendships Rather Than Romantic Relationships?

It's recommended for teenagers to focus on friendships rather than romantic relationships. It makes total sense; the majority of teenagers are not ready to handle a relationship. Teenagers are still young and still have a long way to go in their lives. You don't know when or where you'll meet your soulmate. The odds are enormous! For that reason, stop seeking love instead of first letting it happen...

On the other hand, imagine breaking up with your significant other and realizing you have fallen head over heels in love with them. There's a possibility of losing your trust in future relationships or never being able to fall in love with someone else.

Moreover,... Continue reading "Teen Relationships: Friendships, Family Vacations, and Media Influence" »

The Reality of Being an Influencer

Many people think that being an influencer is a very appealing career path. They imagine gaining widespread recognition, receiving free products, and traveling frequently. However, others hold a different view, arguing that it isn't a 'real' job and doesn't offer the financial stability of traditional employment.

Advantages of Being an Influencer

Firstly, let's consider the advantages. A key aspect is the ability to influence a large audience regarding topics you are knowledgeable or passionate about. Influencers can also serve as a valuable resource for consumers, helping them make purchasing decisions.

Disadvantages and Challenges

The disadvantages also play a vital role in understanding this profession. Many... Continue reading "The Influencer Phenomenon: Advantages, Drawbacks & Vocabulary" »

English Vocabulary and Expressions Compendium

Key English-Spanish Vocabulary

• Cliff - acantilado
• To crave - tener muchas ganas de
• Professor - profesor universitario
• Teacher - profesor (general)
• To throw a game - perder un partido a propósito
• To be stripped of - quitarle algo a alguien
• The tip of the iceberg - la punta del iceberg
• Disgrace - vergüenza
• Bad luck - desgracia
• Deception - engaño
• Disappointment - decepción
• Anticipate - prever
• Bring forward - anticipar (una fecha, un evento)
• A point - una idea, un argumento
• Parent - madre/padre
• Relative - pariente
• Ordinary - normal, común
• Rude - ordinario, maleducado
• Subject - asignatura
• Character - sujeto, personaje
• Prove - demostrar
• Try - probar, intentar
• Put on (weight) - engordar
• Drop out - abandonar (estudios, una

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Britney Spears: Bipolar and Dissociative Identity Disorder

Britney Spears is known as a singer and has achieved great musical success. However, many people don't know that she suffers from bipolar disorder and dissociative identity disorder, which leads sufferers to take on various personalities to dissociate from reality. Spears suffered a very public breakdown in 2008. It was not until 2019 that the case was taken to court, where Spears's father was assigned control over her 47 million estate and personal affairs.

Lady Gaga: Eating Disorders, Bulimia and Anorexia

Lady Gaga is also known as a... Continue reading "Famous Singers and Their Personal Struggles" »

Verbal Tenses

Present Simple

• Use: Habits and repeated actions / True statements.
• Adverbs: Never, rarely, not often, seldom, occasionally, sometimes, often, usually, always.
• Position: Before the main verb / After the verb "to be".

Present Continuous

Introduction

First of all, in my opinion, (EL TEMA) is a (ADJECTIU PAC). I believe this because I think that it (CONSEQÜÈNCIA), as seen in statistics and media reports. This is my personal viewpoint, and I acknowledge that it may be subjective.

Further Arguments

Secondly, I also believe that (TEMA) is (ABJECTIU) because (subj.) (CONSEQÜÈNCIA). From my perspective, it is (ADJECTIU: good/bad), and I disagree with (EL CONTRARI DEL TEMA) because it has been demonstrated that (RAONS PER ESTAR EN DESACORD).

Agreement and Hope

Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, I think that (TEMA) is the most (ADJECTIU) because (MOTIU), and I completely agree with this. I wish that (TEMA) could (VERB INF.: give positive consequences, end, …).

Conclusion

Finally, it'... Continue reading "A Subjective Perspective on (EL TEMA)" »

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