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Initial Encounter

The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other for some time in silence. At last the Caterpillar took the hookah out of its mouth, and addressed her in a languid, sleepy voice.

Question of Identity

“Who are YOU?” said the Caterpillar.

This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied, rather shyly, “I—I hardly know, sir, just at present—at least I know who I WAS when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.”

“What do you mean by that?” said the Caterpillar sternly. “Explain yourself!”

“I can't explain myself, I'm afraid, sir,” said Alice, “because I'm not myself, you see.”

“I'm afraid I can't put it more clearly,” Alice replied very politely,... Continue reading "Alice's Encounter with the Caterpillar" »

Part One. This Hard Land

In the first part of the book, De León discusses the steps that were taken to result in the system, 'Prevention Through Deterrence,' that is in place today to prevent migrants from coming into America. He also expands upon the ideas of the hybrid collectif and 'Prevention Through Deterrence' by arguing that the United States deliberately funnels migrants through the Sonoran Desert so that various human and nonhuman actants do the 'brutal work' for Border Patrol. He also uses the phrase bare life to describe those that have died and their death means nothing. This phrase is used to describe many migrants who lost their lives while attempting to cross. De León notes how there are very few posters set up in Mexico that... Continue reading "Unveiling the Truth: Migrant Journeys and Border Realities" »

Vocabulary for Describing Meat

Describing Meat Quality (Adjectives)

• Red, Dark, White, Tender, Pinkish (Carn rosada)
• Bright Red (Vermell intens)
• Sweet, Game Meat, Dry (Seca)
• Tasty (Sabrosa)
• Versatile, Pink (Carn rosa)
• Farmed, Wild, Tasteless (Insípida, sense gust)
• Lean Meat (Sense greix, carn magra)

Meat Doneness Levels

These terms describe the internal cooking point of the meat:

• Punt més (Most done): WELL COOKED / WELL DONE
• Al punt (Medium): MEDIUM-RARE
• Punt menys (Least done): RARE / UNDERCOOKED

Essential Meat Cuts and Charcuterie

Meat Cuts Vocabulary

• LAMB LEG: Cama de xai
• HAM: Pernil
• CURED HAM: Pernil salat (This is the name for salted ham)
• STEAK: Bistec
• MINCED MEAT: Carn picada
• TENDERLOIN / SIRLOIN: Solomillo. LOIN alone means Llom.
• RUMP: Rabadilla (The upper

The book I have read is called The Great Gatsby and its author is Francis Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby is set in New York City, representing a very social environment. The most important characters are Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway, Jordan Baker, and Tom Buchanan. The most interesting thing about this book is how Gatsby pretended for a long time that he was a millionaire.

Nick Carraway moves to a bungalow in West Egg, a Long Island neighborhood, to study the bond business in New York. Nick is invited by Daisy, his cousin, to come to his house in East Egg, an aristocratic neighborhood on Long Island. Tom Buchanan, Daisy's husband, whom he has met at Yale. Gatsby tells her that Gatsby is in love with Daisy. He met her in Louisville in 1917 and... Continue reading "The Great Gatsby: A Tale of Love, Wealth, and Mystery" »

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Gastroenterology

Abdominal Quadrants

Key organs located within the four main abdominal quadrants:

• Upper Right (URQ): Liver, Gallbladder
• Upper Left (ULQ): Stomach, Spleen, Pancreas
• Lower Right (LRQ): Appendix, Ascending Colon
• Lower Left (LLQ): Descending and Sigmoid Colon

Gastrointestinal Infections

• Bacterial Infections (e.g., E. coli, Salmonella): Typically characterized by a quicker onset and shorter duration.
• Viral Infections: Generally have a slower onset and longer duration.

Upper GI Disorders

Dyspepsia (Indigestion)

Irritation of the upper GI tract, often presenting as heartburn or a retrosternal burning sensation.

Contributing Factors: Medications, alcohol, caffeine, spicy food, obesity.

Treatment (Rx): Dietary changes, medications.

Gastroesophageal

Common Phrases

Dare: Be brave enough (atrevir-se)

Get Paid Peanuts: Get a small sum of money (guanyar poc)

Get Sacked: To be dismissed (fer fora de la feina)

Make a Living: Earn enough money to live (guanyar-se la vida)

Regardless: Without taking into account (sense tenir en compte)

Run an Errand: Make a short trip for a specific purpose (fer gestions)

Run Short Of: Not have much left (quedar-se sense/esgotar)

Sort: Order/tidy (ordenar)

Suburbs: Residential communities outside the city (Barris residencials)

Take for Granted: Fail to appreciate (no donar prou importància)

Take Your Time: Don’t rush (no tinguis pressa/pren-te el teu temps)

Background: Origin (origen)

Be in Someone’s Corner: Support someone (recolzar)

Be on the Ball: Be aware of/attentive... Continue reading "Essential English Phrases and Idioms" »

Grammar Unit 3

A new form of treatment is being tested by scientists.

No major company has cloned a human being yet.

The plane was invented by two American brothers.

She must have been given the wrong medicine. That’s why she looks so ill.

Nobody had carried out such a complicated operation before.

The students were being told to evacuate the building when we got there.

The hotel will have served dinner by now. We’ve missed it.

Rewrite the sentences in the passive form. Omit the agent.

Researchers have discovered a new cure for cancer. A NEW CURE FOR CANCER HAS BEEN DISCOVERED.

Someone must clean all the equipment after every experiment. ALL THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EVERY EXPERIMENT.

Someone is showing the researchers around the lab. THE... Continue reading "Grammar Unit 3: Passive Voice and Sentence Transformation" »