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Mastering English: Phrasal Verbs, Jobs & Career Vocabulary

Common Phrasal Verbs and Their Meanings

• carry out (a study) (realizar un estudio)
• deal with (tratar con algo)
• embark on (embarcarse)
• get away with (salirse con la suya)
• get out of (escapar)
• hang on (esperar)
• lay off (despedir)
• look down on (mirar por encima del hombro)
• make up (constituir)
• pick up new skills (adquirir nuevas competencias)
• step down from a job (dimitir)
• take off (prosperar)
• try out (probar)
• work things out (que las cosas funcionen)
• cut out (recortar)
• draw up a list (elaborar una lista)
• fall out (discutir / pelearse)
• get on (progresar)
• give in (ceder)
• kick out (echar)
• lead on (engañar / dar falsas esperanzas)
• look up to (respetar)
• make up for (compensar)
• put off (aplazar)
• take in (adoptar)

Enhance Your Writing for Maximum Readability

Craft Concise Paragraphs

• Each paragraph should focus on a single idea or concept.
• Introduce the main idea of the paragraph in its first sentence.
• Aim for 3-5 sentences per paragraph, though single-sentence paragraphs can be very effective.
• Use transition words between sentences, such as "first" and "therefore," to ensure smooth flow.

Enhance Visual Appeal

Make your writing visually appealing by choosing an easy-to-read font and appropriate colors. Use blank space liberally to avoid a "wall of text," and highlight important information with bolding or indentation.

Understand Your Audience

Base your writing style on your audience. Speak to them personally, if appropriate, using a conversational tone to build...

Inversion Exercises

Part A

1. A1 Little did Grandad know
   2 Seldom have/had I seen
   3 Down came the rain
   4 Matt did was travel
   5 a podcast I heard that
   6 we’re/are doing is learning
   7 11 got on did I realise
2. 1 1 the markets that are
   2 really amazed me was
   3 was Tom who booked
   4 truth is
   5 I in your position, I’d/would
   6 were standing
   7 no time did Ella feel
3. 1 1 sooner
   2 means
   3 had
   4 It
   5 had
   6 question
4. 1 1 authenticity
   2 immersing
   3 strive for perfection
   4 high season
   5 influenced
   6 contributing factors
   7 ended up
5. 1 1 distorted
   2 picturesque
   3 cancellations
   4 expectancy
   5 learning
   6 disparity
6. 1 1 come up against
   2 put up with
   3 rough it
   4 sent out
   5 keep up with
   6 stand out
   7 fit in
7. 1 1 C
   2 B
   3 A
   4 B
   5 B
8. 1 1 C
   2 B
   3 A
   4 A
   5 C
9. 1 1 F
   2 A
   3 C
   4 E
   5 B

Part

Lamarck: The Evolution of Giraffes

1. The ancestors of giraffes had shorter necks and legs than nowadays.
2. As giraffes tried to reach the leaves on the top branches of the trees, their necks and legs grew.
3. Offspring inherited these characteristics.

Darwin: Natural Selection and Giraffe Evolution

1. Giraffes originally had some variation in the length of their necks and legs.
2. Natural selection favored the giraffes with longer necks and legs, leading to increased offspring.
3. As a result, the number of giraffes with long necks and legs increased.

Amniocentesis: Prenatal Genetic Anomaly Detection

Amniocentesis is a technique used in prenatal diagnosis to search for possible genetic anomalies. It involves extracting a sample of amniotic fluid and studying the fetal...

Q.1:- Why does the author feel 'spirit tore itself in struggling for its lost freedom, all was useless'? Discuss.

A.1:- Deprived of the warmth and freedom of the home, the author finds herself shackled by strict discipline and dictatorial regimentation of the school authorities. Her spirit wants to break loose the barriers and win back her freedom, but unfortunately she is helpless. Thus she feels that she is deprived of freedom.

Q.2:- What are the views of the author about the dress code in the school?

A.2:- The author condemns the rigid school dress code. The Indian girls wore stiff squeaking shoes and 'closely clinging dress'. The small girls donned sleeved aprons and shingled hair. According to the author, the girls were immodestly dressed....

The French Revolution: A Timeline

The Assembly of Notables

Why did that happen?

France was in a dire state due to wars. King Louis XVI called upon the nobles to convince them of a new financial plan.

What was it?

The Assembly of Notables was a group of important nobles who tried to solve France's tax problems but failed to reach a solution.

Why does it matter?

This was the last Assembly of Notables. It did not solve anything. It led to Louis XVI dismissing his finance minister and calling the Estates-General.

Meeting of the Estates-General (1789)

Why did that happen?

France still needed to find a way to raise money. Louis XVI called the Estates-General to address France's financial crisis.

What were the Estates-General?

It was a meeting of the general...

Getting Around Tokyo & Kyoto

Understanding Tokyo's Address System

While you can often plug in your destination's name into a map, understanding Tokyo's address system can be incredibly helpful. Tokyo is divided into "cities" (e.g., Chuo-ku, Shinjuku-ku), which are further divided into neighborhoods and then smaller numbered districts called "chome." An address typically consists of a word followed by three numbers.

Thankfully, maps are readily available at train stations and on main thoroughfares. These maps, along with numbered lampposts, can help you navigate. However, be prepared for a bit of a challenge, as building numbers are assigned based on their construction order, not consecutively.

Tips for Navigating Tokyo's Streets

Tokyo can be

¡Escribe tu texto aquí!31. Define light Polarization and describe the different types of polarization that we can have.

Polarization of a light ia a process by which an unpolarized light (any light which is having its Vibration in any random direction) is changed to a polarized light (light Having waves vibrating in a particular direction). Polarization is done in Order to produce plane polarized light amd is done by reflection, refraction o Other methods.

Types of polarizaion:

 - Plane polarization.

 - Circular polarization

 - Elliptical polarization

 33- Explain the phenomenon of stimulated Emission and laser operation.

Stimulated Emission is the process by which an incoming photon of a specific frequency can Interact with an excited

unit 14.WORKING WITH THE TEXT

1.‐ Niamh is the student participating in the Erasmus pro

2.‐ a.‐ “we should all apply for it.” Recommendation that

all students apply for the Erasmus project b.‐ “we all

were still grateful” they were grateful despite not getting

what they wanted. C.‐ “After filling out papers and

forms” Completing the paperwork for the project

d.‐ “I would like to set up” she wants to begin the

creation of something. E.‐ “regardless of studying

Spanish for a year.” Despite studying Spanish during one

year she knew none. 3.‐ a.‐ It was good to know

someone spoke English. B.‐ They took him to the local

farm. C.‐ Because she gained experience and that would

be useful in the future.

VOCABULARY a.‐ English...

Legal Terminology

ARRAIGN OR BE ARRAIGNED: acusar o ser acusado, COUNSEL: consejo, COMBINED: conjunto, POTENTIALLY; TAXPAYERS: contribuyente, STATE: estado, RARELY; PAROLED: lib. condicional, ADDING: añadiendo, HEALTH; CARE: cuidado, INMATES: recluso, "TOUGH ON CRIME": difícil en el crimen, FULL; LESS: menos, WARMER: +calido, TURN OFF: apagar, TURN DOWN: rechazar, UNPLUG: desenchufar, THROW AWAY: tirar la basura, PUT ON: ponerse, MORE: mas, TAKE OFF: quitarse, TURN UP: aparecer, PLUG IN: enchufar, KEEP: guardar, COLDER: +frio, EMPTY: vacío, RELEASE: lanzamiento, ALLOWED: permitido, GUARANTEES: garantía, SPENT; AVAILABLE: disponible, LEAD: dirigir, DEEP: profundo, ARMED=ROBERRY: robo a mano armada, PAROLE BOAR: Junta de lib., TECHNICAL PROBLEM,...