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Unit 9: Shopping and Finance

Key Vocabulary

• Financial terms: Discount, cash, owe, borrow, can afford, charge, cost, earn, get paid, be worth, own, pay back, save, spend, waste, lend.
• Shopping terms: Shopping centre, queue, receipt, till, bargain, changing room, the sales, refund, window shopping, department store.

Shopping Phrases

• Pay by credit card / Pay with cash
• Return / Exchange
• Fit me / Try on these shoes
• Order / Deliver

Grammar: Used To

• Affirmative: I used to like reggae music when I was a teenager.
• Negative: He didn't use to be as rich as he is now.
• Interrogative: Did you use to go to the beach every day when you lived in Greece?
• Short Answers: Yes, I did / No, I didn't.

The Passive Voice

In the passive voice, the object becomes the subject.

Present

A healthy lifestyle means maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet as well as engaging in sports or other fitness-related activities. A healthy diet alone, however, is inadequate to ensure a healthy body as physical activity helps to keep one in shape and free of sickness and disease. Also, having a healthy life means being mentally well and not being stressed.

I think everyone should start a healthy lifestyle at a young age. Parents must urge their children to eat more vegetables, fruits, juices, wholemeal, and wholegrain foods. Many parents, due to time constraints, usually find the easy way out by cooking two-minute noodles or heading towards the nearest fast-food joint for a quick meal. They do not realize, however, that this sets the... Continue reading "Tips for Starting a Healthy Lifestyle at a Young Age" »

3ESO English Vocabulary List

Tema 1: Free Time & Personality

Free-Time Activities

• chat online
• play tennis
• draw cartoons
• go to a disco
• go to the cinema
• go to the gym
• go to a youth group
• go out for a meal
• learn a language
• make models
• play computer games
• play an instrument
• relax
• do voluntary work

Character Adjectives

• adventurous
• cautious
• friendly
• unsociable
• energetic
• lazy
• shy
• confident
• talkative
• quiet
• generous
• selfish
• serious
• funny
• honest
• dishonest

Tema 2: IT & Jobs

IT Activities

• take a digital photo
• play a video game
• make a phone call
• scan a photo
• send an email
• store data
• print a document
• charge a mobile phone
• post a comment
• download a video clip
• write a blog
• plug in a memory device
• read an e-book
• go online

Jobs

• builder
• researcher
• lawyer
• electrician
• politician
• technician
• journalist
• scientist
• artist
• actor
• doctor
• fireman
• postman
• policewoman

Tema

Mrs. Costello's Influence on Winterbourne's Perception of Daisy

The Unflattering Light of High Society

Mrs. Costello, a representative of high society, casts an unflattering light on Winterbourne by influencing his opinions of Daisy Miller. Her snobbish views and shallow nature lead Winterbourne to question Daisy's character.

Mrs. Costello's Suspicions

Mrs. Costello suspects Daisy of being an adventuress, a social hustler seeking to compromise Winterbourne. This suspicion stems from Daisy's European background and her willingness to accept Winterbourne's invitation to Chillon.

The Millers' Vulgarity

Mrs. Costello also objects to the Millers'"new mone" status and their vulgar behavior. Daisy's excessive talking, use of slang, and lack of social graces... Continue reading "The Unflattering Influence of Mrs. Costello on Winterbourne's Perception of Daisy" »

INTRODUCTION

Breast cancer is the most frequent type of non-skin cancer and the most frequent cause of cancer death in women worldwide, and it is the second most frequent cause of cancer death in United States women. (See "Clinical features, diagnosis, and staging of newly diagnosed breast cancer", section on 'Introduction' and "Clinical features, diagnosis, and staging of newly diagnosed breast cancer", section on 'Epidemiology' and "Diagnostic evaluation of women with suspected breast cancer", section on 'Introduction'.)

The majority of breast cancers in the United States are diagnosed as a result of an abnormal screening study, although a significant number are first brought to attention by a patient. Findings suggest that screening mammography... Continue reading "Met-low patients" cancer français" »

Event & Performance Vocabulary

• Atmosphere: Ambient
• Award: Premi
• Costume: Vestit
• Flop: Fracàs
• Gossip column: Columna d'un diari de cotilleo
• Interval: Pausa
• Lighting: Il·luminació
• Review: Crítica
• Role model: Model a seguir
• Trendsetter: El que marca tendència
• Venue: Lloc de trobada
• Boo: Buu...
• Cheer: Animar
• Clap: Aplaudir
• Encourage: Animar
• Launch: Llençar
• Loathe: Odiar
• Rehearse: Assajar
• Worship: Adorar
• Controversial: Polèmic
• Disgraceful: Vergonyós
• Gifted: Habilitat
• Moving: Emocionant
• Notorious: Conegut
• Outrageous: Indignant
• Packed: Ple
• Prestigious: Prestigiós
• Spoilt: Deteriorat
• Stunning: Meravellós
• Wealthy: Ric
• Weird: Estrany
• Onstage: En escena
• Overnight: De la nit al dia
• Appeals to: Fer una crida
• Be around: Estar al voltant
• For years to come: Pels pròxims anys
• Front-

Misfits Gaming: A Historical Timeline

2016: Formation and Rise to the EUCS

Misfits was formed in May 2016 to play in the EUCS Summer Qualifiers after their former parent organization, Renegades, was banned from competitive play. Consequently, they could no longer compete under the name Renegades: Banditos. In the qualifiers, they finished first in their group and then defeated EURONICS Gaming 3-1 in the finals to successfully qualify for the Summer Season.

2016 Season: Dominating the Challenger Series

Competing with an initial roster of top laner Alphari, jungler Wisdom, mid laner Selfie, AD carry Hans sama, and support IgNar, the Misfits roster brought a great deal of experience to the table, most notably Wisdom's 2015 World Championship runner-... Continue reading "Misfits Gaming: From EUCS to Worlds - A Historical Timeline" »

Defining Health and Wellness

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

Types of Surveys

• Writing on paper forms
• Telephone
• Face-to-face surveys
• Online surveys
• Counting hands
• Social media sites

Understanding Food Groups and Nutrition

The following percentages represent typical recommended daily intake proportions:

Starchy Foods (Carbohydrates)

Carbohydrates are needed for energy (33% of daily intake).

Examples: Cereals, rice, bread...

Fruit and Vegetables

Provides B vitamins, which help the body use energy (33% of daily intake).

Examples: Bananas, broccoli, apples...

Meat, Fish, and Eggs (Proteins)

This is the protein group. Proteins help your body grow and repair itself (12% of daily intake).

Fats and Sugar

Provide energy (7% of daily... Continue reading "Essential Concepts in Health, Nutrition, and Modern Lifestyle" »

Common English Vocabulary

HANG

"to fasten something at the top"

Example: "The curtains hung in thick folds."

WRAP

"to surround something with paper"

Example: "Wrap the chicken in foil and cook it for two hours."

SHELTER

"a building designed to give protection from bad weather, danger, or attack"

WATCH

"to look at something for a period of time"

Example: "I had dinner and watched TV for a couple of hours."

BEYOND

"further away in the distance than something"

Example: "In the distance, beyond the river, was a small town."

WIDE

"something that includes a large amount or many types of things"

Example: "They sell a wide range of skin-care products."

STEAM

"the hot gas that is produced when water boils"

Example: "Steam rose from the simmering stew."

CHALLENGE

"something

Vocabulary

Demanding: adj. needing a lot of effort and skill. Flustered: adj. nervous and confused, especially because you have been given a lot to do or are in a hurry Bizarre: adj. very strange or unusual Think on their feet: to be able to think and react to things very quickly without any preparation Approach: noun. A way of doing or thinking about something. Rather than: phrase. Instead of Crush: verb. To destroy somebody’s confidence Recruitment agency: noun, a specialist company which finds and interviews candidates to fill job vacancies in other companies. Job seekers: noun. People who are looking for a job. Flapping: verb, moving sth quickly up and down, e.g. wings Spot on: the right answer Paid-back: devolver  Weird: raro Spooky... Continue reading "Vocabulary and Phrases for Travel, Health, and Fashion" »