The passive be+past participle ( the house was built in 1864) The causative have/get + object + past participle (David is going to have his house painted next month).

Modals (must, couldn’t, ought to, will be able to, might not, may, mustn't, don’t have to)

Pres.Simple->signs->are signed Pres.Cont->is singning->are being signed

Pres.Simple->signed->were signed Past.Cont->was signing->were being signed

Pres.PerfSimple->has signed->have been signed Futur.Simpl->will sign->will be signed

Modals->should sign-> should be signed Modalsperfect->must have signed

->must have been signed Have.To->has to sign->have to be signed

be.Going.To->is going to sign->are going to be signed

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Essential English Grammar and Vocabulary Units 9-10

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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

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Mastering English Grammar and Health Vocabulary

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Fast Food Babies and Health Vocabulary

Junk: Unhealthy food.
Take away: Food to be eaten elsewhere.
Fat: A natural oily substance.
A meal: Food eaten at a specific time.
A cola can: A container for soda.
Gross: Extremely unpleasant.
Harmful: Causing harm. Synonyms: Damaging or detrimental.
Rickets: A disease which children who do not have enough Vitamin D can suffer from, in which the bones become soft and not shaped correctly.
To be anemic: Having too few red blood cells, causing a lack of energy.
Turn something on its head: To cause something to be the opposite of what it was before.
A driving force (2:55): The one causing the problem.
To be drained: Very tired.
To get something straight: Make a situation clear, especially by reaching an understanding.

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Tips for Starting a Healthy Lifestyle at a Young Age

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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: Key Terms & Topics

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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

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English-Catalan Vocabulary: Technology, Crime, Food and Science

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Technology and Hardware Components

Aerial: antena
Antenna: antena
Axle: eix
Battery: bateria
Blade: fulla
Brake: fre
Bulb: bombeta
Circuit Board: placa
Cog: dent
Dial: dial
Lens: lents
Microphone: micròfon
Microprocessor: microprocessador
Motor: motor
Plug: endoll
Pulley: politja
Sim Card: targeta SIM
Speaker: altaveu
Spring: molla
Strap: corretja
Switch: interruptor
Thermostat: termostat
Touchscreen: pantalla tàctil

Crime, Criminals, and Illegal Actions

Arson / Arsonist / Set fire to: incendiar
Blackmail / Blackmailer / Extortion of money: xantatge
Burglary / Burglar / Burgle: robatori amb força a casa
Drug dealing / Drug dealer / Deal drugs: tràfic de drogues
Forgery / Forger / Signing falsely: falsificació
Fraud / Fraudster / Defraud: frau
Hacking / Hacker / Hack

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

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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" »

Met-low patients" cancer français

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Written on April 16, 2026 in English with a size of 104.83 KB

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" »