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Unit 4: Environmental Issues and Legal Terms

• Auction (Subasta)
• Carbon footprint (Petjada de carbó)
• Court (Jutgat)
• Drought (Sequera)
• Environmentalist
• Exhaust fumes
• Landfill (Abocador)
• Litter (Basura)
• Offense (Delicte)
• Smog (Boira amb fum)
• Source (Font)
• Treasure (Tresor)
• Trial (Judici)
• Waste (Residus)
• Wilderness (Natura)
• Wildlife (Fauna)
• Approach (Enfocament)
• Avoid (Evitar)
• Ban (Prohibició)
• Convict (Condemnat)
• Damage (Fer malbé)
• Disrupt (Interrompre)
• Dump, Exploit, Pollute, Regret, Replace, Supply, Threaten
• Guilty, Outspoken, Unexpected
• Bring about, Charged with, Cut down, Dispose of
• Global warming, Greenhouse effect, Pass laws, Renewable energy, Solar power, Use up, Water shortage, Wipe out

Unit 5: Workplace Vocabulary and Skills

• Chatterbox, Deadline, Knowledge, Overtime,

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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Weight Management Concepts

2. Distinguishing Hunger and Appetite

• Hunger: The body’s response to the need for food.
• Appetite: A desire, rather than a need, to eat certain types of food.

3. Distinguishing Overweight and Obese

• Overweight: Used to describe a person who is heavy for his/her height.
• Obese: A person has a significant amount of excess body fat.

4. Importance of Energy Balance in Weight Management

Energy balance is crucial for maintaining weight:

• Eating extra food energy increases the body’s fat stores and causes weight gain.
• Eating less food than you need decreases the body’s fat stores and causes weight loss.

5. Reasons for Food Choices

People choose certain foods based on several factors:

• The smell and taste of the food
• Mood
• Family tradition

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.

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Global Water Scarcity and Usage Facts

Key Water Consumption Statistics

Use the numbers below to complete the sentences:

• 13,000
• 1.5 to 2
• 80%
• 2.6
• 100

1. It takes 100 liters of water to grow one kilogram of potatoes, and it takes 13,000 liters to produce one kilogram of beef.
2. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests 1.5 to 2 gallons of water per day as the bare minimum for survival.
3. Infectious waterborne diseases are responsible for 80% of illnesses and deaths in the developing world.
4. As many as 2.6 billion people on the planet do not have enough water for sanitation.

Understanding the Global Water Crisis

Q&A on Water Usage

1. What is the relationship between the amount of water people use every day and a global water crisis?

   People use a lot of water (0.5

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" »

Understanding Common Health Symptoms

Symptoms are the signals our bodies use to communicate that there may be health problems. They indicate changes in how your body is functioning and can help identify what is wrong. When reporting symptoms, it is crucial to be as explicit as possible about how you feel. Not feeling well often suggests that there is an underlying health issue.

I. Technical vs. Common Names for Symptoms

Match the illness or symptom to the way people most commonly describe it.

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: