Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Primary education

Vowels and Consonants

A vowel is a sound produced without any closure in the mouth or throat. There's no obstruction in the buccal cavity. A consonant, conversely, involves at least one stoppage of airflow during vocalization.

Places of Articulation

The place of articulation describes where the obstruction occurs in the vocal tract. It's the point of contact between an active articulator (usually part of the tongue) and a passive articulator (typically part of the roof of the mouth).

• Bilabial: Both lips.
• Labio-dental: Upper lip and upper front teeth.
• Dental: Tongue tip/blade and upper front teeth.
• Alveolar: Tongue tip/blade and alveolar ridge.
• Post-alveolar: Tongue blade and back of the alveolar ridge.
• Palatal: Tongue front and hard palate.
• Velar: Tongue

The Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

The campaign to abolish the transatlantic slave trade and, subsequently, the institution of slavery itself, was driven by a confluence of economic, humanitarian, and moral-religious factors.

Key Figures in Abolition

Three prominent figures were instrumental in the movement to end slave trafficking:

• James Ramsay: Advocated for abolition primarily on economic grounds. He argued that greater financial prosperity could be achieved through the exchange of goods rather than the trade of enslaved people.
• Olaudah Equiano: Championed abolition from a humanitarian perspective, emphasizing the inherent unethical nature of slavery. His personal narrative powerfully illustrated the human cost of the trade.
• William

Pharos

Definition:

An island near Alexandria. On the island was a lighthouse.

Location in texts:

Homer’s Odyssey

Significance/theme:

The lighthouse was a great ancient wonder. It shows the large significance and impact that Alexandria had. It also demonstrates the power of Ptolemy.

Callimachus of Cyrene (c. 310-240 BCE)

Definition:

Callimachus was a famous poet and librarian in Alexandria.

Location in texts:

Callimachus’ Pinakes

Significance/theme:

He was responsible for producing a bibliographic survey based upon the contents of the Library. His work provided the foundation for later work on the history of Greek literature.

Nicander of Colophon (2nd c. BCE)

Definition:

Greek poet, physician, and librarian.

Location in texts:

Nicander’s Theriaka and Alexipharmaka

Significance/

int opcion=0;

double cantidad, vuelto;

double pago, total = 0;

string[,] fruta = { { 'Manzana', '4.9' }, { 'Pera', '5.5' }, { 'Naranja', '8.6' }, { 'Platano', '2.7' } ,{ 'Fresa', '1.9' } ,{ 'Piña', '2.4' }, { 'Papaya', '4.2' }, { 'Sandia', '3.4' } ,{ 'Durazno', '3.5' } };

String[,] añaFruta = newString[50, 5];

int i=0, j=0;

int añadir = 0,tFruta=0;

do{

do{

i = 0;

Console.Write('_________________________ ' +

'FRUTERIA .... '+

'1) AÑADIR FRUTA. ');

while (i < 9)

{ Console.Write(i+2+') '+fruta[i,0]+' ');

i++;

}

if(añadir>0)

{j = 11;

i = 0;

tFruta = añadir+9;

while (i < añadir)

{Console.Write(j + ') ' + añaFruta[i, 0] + ' ');

j++;i++;

}

}

else { tFruta = 9; }

Console.Write(tFruta + 2+') Pagar. ');

opcion = int.Parse(Console.ReadLine(

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages you find in homeworking

• Have you ever had a job? Describe your experience
• Do you think that the State should promote or forbid some kinds of food?
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being vegetarian
• Have you ever had a pet? Write about the experience
• There is no important difference between an animal and a human. Discuss.
• Describe what you can do at home and in your town to protect the environment.
• Spending money on saving animals. Give your opinion.

Have you ever seen a film or read a book about an animal that showed its feelings. Explain

• Do you think animals really have emotional lives like humans? Discuss
• What are your favourite TV programmes? Describe them and explain why you like them
• Do you think

• Martin is not as old as Peter/Jane.
• She liked everyone apart from her boss.
• My brother is always borrowing my things without asking.
• You can borrow my computer as long as you look after it.
• Phil knows how to get away with cheating at cards.
• "This car doesn’t belong to me," she said.
• I was absolutely amazed by the number of tourists I saw.
• Sue must have been pleased when she saw...
• There is someone at the door, but it can't be Kate because it’s too early.
• I am here on behalf of the government.
• He is so relaxed; he must have been on holiday.
• She has been working for this company since she was 18.
• Prague is a bit of an expensive city.
• The outdoor exhibition had to be called off because...
• Caroline couldn’t carry on working anymore because she was too

Beautiful Bungalow in Alicante

The bungalow is perfectly situated in the south of Alicante, near the beach. You can spend your holidays very comfortably. On the one hand, the bungalow has two floors. On the first floor, there are a kitchen, a bathroom, and a big living room. Also, it has a garden. On the other hand, the neighbors of the house next door have small children and they are always making noise. However, throughout the summer they are away. Finally, I want to say that this bungalow has a good price and is one of the best that you will find. I really recommend it!

My Dream House

My dream house would be in Huelva, on the outskirts of the city. It would be a bungalow near the beach. On the one hand, it would have two floors. In one of them,... Continue reading "Real Estate & Dream Homes in Alicante and Beyond" »

Membership: Can be classified into 2 heads:
a) Original members - states that participated in UN conference at San Francisco.
b) States admitted as members - a state may be admitted to UN on the affirmative recommendation of Security Council and by resolution of General Assembly by 2/3 majority. Essentials:
a) Must be a state
b) Must be a peace-loving state
c) Must accept obligations of UN Charter
d) Must be willing to carry out those obligations
e) Must be able to carry out those obligations. Suspension of Members: A member of UN against which preventive or enforcement action has been taken by the Security Council may be suspended from the exercise of rights and privileges of membership. Suspension is done by General Assembly upon the recommendation... Continue reading "Overview of United Nations Membership and Organs" »

EOLIC ENERGY

1. How It Is Obtained and Its Characteristics

• It is obtained from the wind's kinetic energy.
• The sun heats the Earth's air unevenly. The temperature differences in different locations cause air masses to move.

Characteristics of Wind:

• Speed: Higher wind speed results in greater power generation.
• Permanent Wind Zones: Areas with consistent wind patterns are ideal for wind energy production.
• Elevation: Wind speeds are typically higher at higher elevations.
• Power Density: Measured in watts per square meter (W/m²).

2. Parts of a Wind Power Plant

• Propeller (Blades):
  • Number of blades varies depending on the motor (typically one to six).
  • Made from lightweight materials like carbon fiber.
  • Spin the shaft, which drives the generator.
  • Types: Horizontal-

Survey Formats

1) open ended

2) forced choice format

3) likert scale

4) semantic differential format

Open Ended Question
Advantage: detailed, rich info
Disadvantage: lot of diverse answers that are hard to measure

Forced Choice Format
Choose the best out of choices

Likert Scale
-disagree- agree

Semantic Differential Format
Numeric scale

Leading Question
Avoid words used in question that could lead someone to answer a specific way

Double Barreled Questions
Asking 2 questions in one

Negatively Worded Question
Confusing question

Question Order
Early statements could impact answers later in the survey

Experimental Design

-Select sample from population
-Assign participants to groups
-Control possible extraneous variables (ER)
-Gather/collect data

Principle of Parsimony (Occam'