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Passive Voice: Transforming Sentences

Examples of Passive Voice Sentences

1. The garages in my street are cleaned by us every day.
2. A lot of money has been given to him (by someone).
3. Two hundred people were arrested by the police.
4. The words were written by Paul and the music was made by John.
5. Every car engine is checked by us thoroughly.
6. This computer is exported by us to seventy different countries.
7. The factory was opened (by us) at nine o’clock.
8. Two million books are sent (by them) to America every year.
9. Two million books are sent by Macmillan to America every year.
10. It is thought that the world’s climate is changing.
11. It is said that car prices will rise next year.

Vocabulary: Health and Illness

1. Complete the sentences with the best options:

• Ruth had a

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" »

Purpose of Analysis

Investigating Information System Problems

The main purpose of the analysis stage is to investigate problems within an information system. The solution might involve improvements to the existing system or the creation of a completely new one.

Understanding the Existing System

Systems analysts tasked with investigating the current system may not be familiar with how the organization operates. They need to thoroughly examine the present system to determine user requirements. This involves understanding the purpose of the business or organization and its existing system in terms of inputs, processing, and outputs.

Identifying Constraints

The analysis stage also includes identifying any constraints that might impact the new system.... Continue reading "The Systems Development Life Cycle" »

Conditional Sentences in English

• Zero Conditional: Present + Present
  • If you heat water, it boils.
• First Conditional: Present + Future
  • If we leave now, we will catch the bus.
• Second Conditional: Past Simple + Would + Base Verb
  • If you played well, you would win.
  • If you were on Venus, you would see the sun.
• Third Conditional: Past Perfect (Had + Past Participle) + Would Have + Past Participle
  • If I had seen you, I would have said hello.

Protecting Our Planet: Simple Steps for a Big Impact

We've heard it since we were young: the Earth is in trouble. Our planet's health is deteriorating. But how can one person make a difference? There are many ways to help, and many are tied to your daily life.

Everyday Actions for Environmental Care

• Shopping Bags: When you go

According to economic theory, under what assumption is the existence of a natural monopoly efficient?

R. It exists when a market is provided in the cheapest and most efficient way by a single company with decreasing costs.

In this market structure there is only one buyer and one or more suppliers.

R. Monopsony

PART III

El concepto de Agente Económico ha sido debatido constantemente en el campo de competencia económica, si bien la definición de la Ley busca comprender a la totalidad del concepto para facultar a la autoridad en su uso, este término no ha sido ajeno a interpretaciones judiciales que han limitado su aplicación en la práctica.

The term economic agent has also been subject to judicial review and interpretation. In some cases, the

English Vocabulary Builder

Essential Words and Phrases

Verbs

Action Verbs

• Blow up: explode
• Wipe out: make everything disappear/eliminate
• Wrap up: envelop
• Carry out: llevar a cabo
• Collide with/Crash into: estrellar/chocar
• Pick up: recoger/ir a buscar
• Put off: postpone
• Take off: quitarse una prenda/despegar
• Call off: cancel
• Catch on: understand
• Work out: find out
• Try out: try

Phrasal Verbs

• Show someone the ropes: explain to someone how to do an activity
• Pull your weight: work as hard as other people
• Hire: contratar/alquilar
• Break down: romperse
• Deal with: tratar con
• Slack off: vaguear
• Share profits: compartir las ganancias
• Dare: atreverse
• Take for granted: no saber valorar
• Take sides: tomar partido
• Run wild: descontrolarse
• Run short of: quedarse sin
• Run an errand: hacer

Introduction

Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the regular pattern of verb conjugation. In English, there are many irregular verbs, and they can be challenging for learners to master. This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of irregular verbs in English, including their present tense, past tense, and participle forms.

Present Tense

The present tense of irregular verbs is used to describe actions or states that are happening now. The following table lists the present tense forms of some common irregular verbs:

| Verb | Present Tense | |---|---| | Be | am, is, are | | Become | become | | Begin | begin | | Break | break | | Bring | bring | | Build | build | | Buy | buy | | Catch | catch | | Come | come | | Cost | cost | | Do |... Continue reading "Irregular Verbs in English: A Comprehensive Guide" »

Data Source and Currency

This comprehensive table presents detailed information on the minimum wage in various countries. The data is sourced from Eurostat, and the currency used is the euro.

Notable Changes

It is noteworthy that some countries have experienced minor adjustments to their minimum wage, such as Montenegro, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

Highest and Second-Highest Minimum Wages

Luxembourg boasts the highest minimum wage globally, at one thousand four hundred and ninety-eight point forty-seven euros. Ireland follows closely with a minimum wage of one thousand six hundred and thirteen point ninety-five euros.

Ireland's Minimum Wage Trend

Ireland has witnessed a significant increase in its minimum wage over the years. Just four years... Continue reading "Minimum Wage Comparison Across Countries" »

Common Expressions

• be bound to: ser/estar seguro de que
• down to earth: con los pies en la tierra, realista, práctico
• get training: prepararse, formarse, recibir formación
• (have got) common sense: (tener) sentido común
• in charge of: a cargo de
• odd jobs: trabajillos, trabajos esporádicos
• run away: escaparse, marcharse
• see the point: encontrar/ver el sentido, entender el porqué
• steady job: trabajo fijo
• work well under pressure: trabajar bien bajo presión

Financial Terms

• Bankruptcy: banca rota, quiebra.
• Corporation tax: impuesto de sociedades (empresas...).
• Inheritance tax: impuesto de sucesiones (por heredar).
• Tax rebate: devolución fiscal.
• Postal order: giro postal.
• Miscellaneous costs: gastos diversos.
• Contingent expenses: gastos imprevistos.
• Wage: salario.