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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?

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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:

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

Phrases Related to Communication and Decisions

• Hang up: End a phone conversation.
• Hang on (a minute): Wait.
• Hang on tight: Hold onto something firmly.
• Hanging about: Standing around doing nothing productive.
• Hung back: Hesitate due to nervousness.
• Make up my mind: Decide.
• Make a habit of: Get used to doing something regularly.
• Make the most of our time: Gain as much advantage as possible from the time available.
• Make out: Manage to see or discern something.
• Make do with: Manage using something that is not entirely satisfactory.
• Manage to: Succeed in doing something.
• Suggest: Followed by a gerund (-ing) or 'should'.

Verbs Describing Movement and Observation

• Fling off/flang: Take away or remove something.
• Creep/crept: Move very slowly and secretly.
• Fumble: To

Alleged Martian Sighting During Dog Walk

A woman reported seeing Martians on a hill last Thursday around 10:00 PM while walking her dog. She claims she encountered a Martian who intended to harm her, but she managed to escape. The woman was later admitted to the hospital with a nervous breakdown.

"Are we in danger of a Martian invasion?" concerned neighbors inquired. However, in a press conference, the police reassured residents that the woman had tested positive for drugs and that there was no cause for alarm.

Lady Gaga Cancels Barcelona Concert Due to Food Poisoning

Lady Gaga was forced to cancel her concert in Barcelona last night due to severe stomach pains. The incident occurred during the Spanish leg of her tour.

After the concert began, she... Continue reading "Strange News: Martian Sightings, Celebrity Mishaps" »