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Coetzee Wins Nobel Prize

Coetzee wins Nobel Prize

The Nobel Prize has often been misapplied. It evaded Tolstoy, Chekhov, Joyce, Kafka, and Nabokov. Coetzee was born in Cape Town in 1940 and trained as a computer scientist, coming to London in the Sixties to work for IBM, a period recollected in a superb autobiographical novel. According to the text, literary qualities have not always been the main reason for authors to be awarded a Nobel Prize for Literature. Sometimes, the judges have been influenced by political factors. Before writing his first novel, Coetzee was very busy professionally. In the Sixties, he worked for IBM in London and later became a professor of Literature in the United States and finally in Cape Town.

a) unquestionably c)

Darwin and the Theory of Evolution

General Facts About Darwin

• He explained how natural selection could produce evolution.
• The HMS Beagle adventure: a five-year round-the-world trip to make maps.
• He recorded data (notes and pictures) and collected specimens.
• The experience in the Galapagos Islands. Darwin was shocked by the great variability in the islands.
• The famous Galapagos finches: beaks designed for different food. Did they come from just one species?
• He came up with an idea that was not new, but he was the first one making enough arguments to persuade people that evolution happens.

History of Darwin and Wallace

Darwin was born in 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. He belonged to a wealthy family. His father and grandfather were both physicians. He started... Continue reading "Darwin, Mendel, Landsteiner, and Arsuaga: Key Figures in Science" »

Travel and Tourism Keywords

Travel agent, peak season, downside, destination, wildlife conservation, stunning, habitat, tour operator, policy, waste, range, flora and fauna, carbon footprints, biodiversity, fragile environment, pollute, under threat, increasing in popularity, itinerary, on the rise, ecotourism, endangered species, last-remaining, facing a crisis, dedicated, passengers, ecological damage, wilderness, landscape, raising animals, crops, campsites, off the beaten track, self-catering, Youth hostels, board and lodging, backpackers, go on a trek, vacate rooms

Commonly Misspelled Words

impact-, accounts-, devoted-, classified-, -particular, equal-, (to, in, on, for, as)

Travel-Related Vocabulary

settle, dish, at dawn, merely, on the move,... Continue reading "The Impact of Tourism: Balancing Exploration with Conservation" »

The bandage was wound around the wound.

• bandage - material used to help protect an injury
• wound (v) - past tense of 'wind,' meaning movement in a circular motion, wrap
• wound (n) - an injury

The farm was used to produce produce.

• produce (v) - make or manufacture
• produce (n) - things that have been grown on a farm: fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc.

The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.

• dump - a place for depositing trash
• refuse (v) - not willing to accept
• refuse (n) - trash

We must polish the Polish furniture.

• polish (v) - to make the surface of something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
• Polish (n) - something or someone from Poland

He could lead if he would get the lead out.

• lead (v) - to organize and direct, to be in command
• lead (n) - a type

Navigating Cultures

Concepts: Appropriate, Awkward, Culture Gap, Fit In, Foreign, Language Barrier, Manners, Misconception, Narrow-minded, Open-minded, Outlook, Roots, Rude, Sensitive, Straightforward, Subtle, Tend To

Text: Anxiety, Attempt To, Heritage, Long For, Lose Touch With, Overwhelming, Resentful, Stay Behind, Trembling, Untouched

Phrasal Verbs

• Call On
• Carry Out
• Dress Up
• Make Of
• Show Off
• Stand Up For
• Stick To

Collocations

• Catch a Cold
• Catch by Surprise
• Catch Sight Of
• Catch Someone Red-Handed
• Catch Someone’s Eye
• Fall Asleep
• Fall Ill
• Fall in Love
• Fall into Place
• Fall Out of Favor
• Lose Count
• Lose One’s Nerve

Safety First

Concepts: Burn, Burn Down, Catch Fire, Choking, Collide, Concerned, Crash, Distract, Drown, Ensure, Faulty, Knock Over, Lifeguard, Safety... Continue reading "Navigating Culture, Safety, and Sports: Key Vocabulary" »

Unit Test 2: Grammar

7. 1. She met some friends while (she was) travelling around Europe.

2. I had read the novel before I saw the film.

3. We were very tired because we had gone to bed late the night before.

4. By the time I arrived, everyone had left.

5. We were having dinner when our friends arrived.

6. I was watching a film yesterday evening at 8 o'clock.

Reading: High-Tech Bike Sharing

1. 1. c 2. b

2. 1. T - "Consequently, many parking spots have already been transformed into bike stations."

2. F - "If riders fail to return them - or if the bikes are stolen - it will cost them $200."

3. T - "...making streets safer for two-wheelers. With that purpose in mind, Washington has already installed more than 48 km of bike lanes."

3. 1. They come with advanced

A

• ask someone out: invite someone on a date
• ask around: ask many people the same question
• add up to something: equal

B

• back something up: reverse
• back someone up: support
• blow up: explode
• blow something up: add air
• break down: stop functioning (vehicle, machine)
• break down: get upset
• break something down: divide into smaller parts
• break in: force entry to a building
• break into something: enter forcibly
• break something in: wear something a few times so that it doesn't look/feel new
• break in: interrupt
• break up: end a relationship
• break up: start laughing (informal)
• break out: escape
• break out in something: develop a skin condition
• bring someone down: make someone unhappy
• bring someone up: raise a child
• bring something up: start talking about a subject
• bring something

Fourth Death from Flu Confirmed in Aragon

A few minutes ago, it was confirmed that the fourth death in Aragon was due to the flu. A report from the European Union indicates that less than 60 percent of people are getting vaccinated.

Younger Population Suspicions

Experts are concerned about the younger population's distrust of the flu vaccine. Only 57% of the population is at risk of being vaccinated against the flu, according to the European Union's data from 2008-2012.

Risks for Under 65s

Those under 65 years old are the most concerning group for experts. Lack of confidence in the vaccine is still prevalent.

Severity of the Flu

Flu is a serious disease, especially for individuals with underlying health issues. One in three hospitalized for seasonal... Continue reading "Flu Vaccination Concerns and Recommendations in Aragon" »

Language Learning

accent, bilingual, cognate, comment on, false friend, fluently, have a chat, idiom, keep in touch, meaning, mother tongue, proverb, saying, second language, slang, speak in public, spread a rumour/gossip, synonym, translation, blogger, chatroom, cookies, cyberbully, delete an account, follower, go online, hacker, internet addiction, post an update, post sth online, profile update, retweet, safe site, screen time, shop online, social network, status update, tweet, unread mail, user, wireless connection, zoom in, call back (RETURN SOMEBODY'S CALL OR CALL THEM AGAIN), cut sb off (SUDDENLY STOP A CALL), get through (BECOME CONNECTED), hang up (FINISH A PHONE CALL), listen in, make a call (RING UP), quieten down (BECOME QUIETER)... Continue reading "Language Learning and Sports Vocabulary: A Comprehensive List" »