October Highlights

Celebrations and Events

Columbus Day Parade

The world's largest celebration of Italian-American culture, honoring the significant contributions of Italians to the USA.

World Animal Day

Organize an event or sign an online petition to support animal rights.

International Day of Non-Violence

Inspired by Gandhi, this day promotes non-violent resistance and has influenced civil rights movements worldwide.

Halloween

This Celtic tradition originated in the 16th century.

Mad Hatter Day

Inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, people celebrate by wearing hats like the Hatter.

Historical Events

Norman Conquest

On October 15, 1066, the Normans defeated the English, marking the beginning of the Norman Conquest.

Entertainment

Asa Butterfield

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Common Medical Terms and Hospital Essentials

1. Low Oxygen Level: Hypoxemia

2. High Pulse: Tachycardia

3. High Temperature: Fever

4. Low Blood Pressure: Hypotension

Hospital Item Disposal

1. Razors: Sharps box

2. Towels: Linen bag

3. Plasters: Disposable bag

4. Hospital Gown: Linen bag

Describing Pain Levels

No Pain: Slight, painless

Mild Pain: Dull, throbbing, aching, painful

Severe Pain: Excruciating, acute, sharp

El ejercicio es de redondear y empieza con de dirty room… (Exercise is about rounding and starts with the dirty room...)

1d/2a/3b/4a/5c/6d

GIS: Gastrointestinal System

Vital Signs Example

BP 89/128 mmHg, P=92 bpm, R=18 breaths per minute, Oxygen Saturation= 96%

Patient Scenarios and Restrictions

He is watching TV and has the volume quite high.

You... Continue reading "Common Medical Terms, Hospital Items, and Phrases" »

Water Pollution

Water pollution is a modification of water, usually caused by human beings, which makes it improper or dangerous for human consumption, industry, agriculture, fishing, and recreational activities, as well as for animals. Although water pollution can come from natural sources, such as the ash from a volcano, most of today's pollution comes from human activities.

Endangered Species

Unfortunately, there are many species that today are at risk of extinction. Many of them, due to the action of man and global climate change, which is also an indirect effect of the activities of the human being. Some of them are already condemned to disappear a few years from now, and although there are many organizations that work to preserve them, they... Continue reading "The Impact of Human Activities on Water Pollution and Endangered Species" »

FINAL TEST 1

Vocabulary(page 1)

1   1.  assignment, look up to

     2.  make up, in no time at all

     3.  atmosphere, intruders

     4.  on my way, pick up

     5.  came across, looking for

     6.  decline, increased

2   Possible answers

     1.  You’ll spoil that child if you give him everything 
he wants.

     2.  The guided tour lasts for three hours.

     3.  I can’t afford the tuition fees at university.

     4.  I felt embarrassed when he criticised my project in front of the entire class.

     5.  They made good time, so they arrived early.

     6.  I’m not going to replace this phone until it breaks.

     7.  I’m pleased for John because he finally was able to buy a car.

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Essential English Vocabulary for Professionals

Workplace Nouns (English to Spanish)

• Chatterbox: parlanchín
• Deadline: fecha límite
• Knowledge: conocimiento
• Overtime: horas extras
• Privilege: privilegio
• Rise: aumento
• Shift: turno
• Staff: plantilla
• Stuff: cosas
• Team player: jugador de equipo

Key Verbs for Career Development

• Challenge: desafiar
• Commute: viajar diariamente
• Fire: despedir
• Flourish: florecer
• Freelance: autónomo
• Presume: suponer
• Promote: promocionar
• Propose: proponer
• Raise: obtener
• Resign: rendirse (or dimitir/renunciar)
• Switch: cambiar

Professional Adjectives

• Accomplished: realizado
• Assertive: firme
• Conscientious: concienciado
• Devoted: dedicado
• Experienced: experimentado
• Pushy: avasallador
• Reliable: fiable
• Rewarding: reconfortable
• Self-employed: autónomo
• Skilled:

Welcome to Bella Salon!

Hi Jen, welcome to the Bella Salon family! We are happy to have you as part of our team. On your first day, you will learn how to schedule appointments. Please follow these steps every time you confirm an appointment.

Scheduling Appointments: Step-by-Step

1. First, when you take a call: Ask the client in a friendly voice what day and time they want to book an appointment for. Remember, most of our openings are during the workweek; weekend spaces are very limited.
2. Next, ask the client: Which stylist they would like to see. Always consult the appointment book to see which stylists are available.
3. What if a stylist is completely booked? Ask the client if it would be possible to make the appointment for another date or time. Tell

• Dairy

  Relating to milk or to foods made using milk.

• Deep-fried

  (Of food) fried in oil that covers it.

• Garlic

  A vegetable like a small onion with a very strong taste and smell.

• Gaze

  To look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or because you are thinking about something else. (Synonym: stare)

• Grow Out Of

  To stop doing something as you get older.

• Linger

  To continue for longer than expected.

• Moose

  A large North American deer. (Spanish: alce)

• Maggots

  A creature like a very small worm that is found in decaying meat and other foods and later develops into a fly. (Synonym: larva)

• Mixed Up

  Confused; to think one thing is another thing.

• Missing Out

  Not getting a benefit that someone else gets.

• Mash Up

  (Talking about music) a mixture

Pityriasis Versicolor

Lichen Planus