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

NTRO:

Hi X, How are things? Sorry to be so slow getting back to you but…--I was afraid that you were worried about your trip.-- What a great news, I'm glad to hear … that you're coming to Spain.

PARRA1:

In your letter mentioned…?—Well, if I were you..since…--besides, why you don’t…?—As well as that, you also wondered about…--I think you really should… because this way…

PARRA 3:

Anyway, I´ll be delighted to pay you a visit, count me!-- Let me know when it suits u so I can plan ahead—Final: well that's all 4 now, I hope this was helpful-------Dear Alex, / Many thanks for your message. It was great to hear from you! The first thing I want to say is that I completely agree with you about friends. I see some of mine almost every... Continue reading "Applying for a Position and Catching Up with a Friend in Spain" »

• Hardware: The physical parts of a computer, such as circuits and cables. This term encompasses all component parts studied in this unit.
• Software: The logical part of the computer, including applications, programs, and operating systems. This will be covered in the next unit.

Hardware Components

CPU (Central Processing Unit) or System Unit: The components located inside the computer case. It acts as the brain of the computer, where all information is processed.

Peripherals: All devices connected to the CPU, such as speakers, monitors, and mice.

Main Components of a Computer

• Motherboard
• Processor
• RAM memory
• Hard drive
• Expansion cards

Types of Computer Components

• Electrical Support Components: Provide the energy necessary for all computer components to function

The Renaissance was an artistic-cultural movement that, from Italy, spread throughout Western Europe from the 15th century. It was the cultural manifestation of a change in the European mentality that went from a theocentric world view, typical of the medieval period, to an anthropocentric one. This change, manifested in the humanist philosophical current, is considered the beginning of the Modern Age.

Principles:

• Anthropocentrism: They rejected theocentric mentality which revolved around God. They believed humans were the centre of the universe.
• Classical antiquity: They studied Greek and Latin texts and were inspired by the philosophers of antiquity.
• Scientific curiosity: They were interested in science and technological progress.

Origin:

During... Continue reading "The Renaissance: A Cultural Movement from Italy to Western Europe" »

What is the Internet?

The internet is a vast network of thousands of computers and devices worldwide, connected through various means like copper wires, fiber optics, and wireless connections.

Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a revolutionary concept that describes the connection of everyday objects to the internet. This interconnectedness allows us to interact with these objects remotely and seamlessly.

Web Browsers

A web browser is a software program that retrieves and displays the content of web pages. It acts as your gateway to accessing information and resources on the internet.

Search Engines

Search engines are sophisticated computer systems that index files stored on websites across the internet. They continuously crawl and... Continue reading "Internet Safety and Digital Responsibility Guide" »

Grammar and Vocabulary Corrections

Section 1: Chimpanzee Facts

1) This is a chimpanzee which is called “Bubbles.” It is owned by Michael Jackson. It is kept in his home. It is fed every day by Michael Jackson himself. It is dressed in funny clothes. It is said that “Bubbles” is Michael Jackson’s only friend.

Section 2: Burglary Incident Report

2) Two men were seen breaking into a house in my street last night. The police were called and they arrived very quickly. One man was caught immediately. The other escaped, but he was found very soon. Both were questioned by a police officer. The two men were charged with burglary.

Section 3: Active to Passive Voice Transformations

Examples of Passive Voice Conversion:

• The gardener has planted some

16th Century Economy and Society

The economy prospered due to the riches obtained from the Americas, especially silver and gold.

• It enabled the kings to finance the numerous wars they were involved in throughout Europe, meaning that the majority of his wealth ended up outside the Iberian Peninsula.
• The arrival of metals enriched the nobility. They used the silver and gold to buy luxury products, but did not invest in production. Therefore, the majority of the population became poorer.
• The craft industry began to grow due to an increase in demand from the American territories. However, the rise in prices made Spanish products more expensive, and it became cheaper to buy them abroad.
• As they had more resources, the monarchs were able to begin more

My Sixth Form Experience at Viana High School

I started the sixth form at Viana High School about one month ago. Before beginning, I was feeling anxious because, although I had my friends, I knew new students were coming, and many people told me it was going to be difficult.

Adjusting to Academic Challenges

The first week, I was a little scared because many teachers warned us that this course is different from high school and more demanding. That is true; personally, I find new subjects like technical drawing and industrial technology challenging. However, sixth-form college is like everything else: if you organize yourself, you can achieve good marks and still have time for your hobbies.

Currently, I am learning to organize my schedule, although... Continue reading "Viana High School Sixth Form Experience and Film Review" »

Opinion essay: intro/list-arguments/conclusion (linking words: first of all, It seems to me, as I see it, as far as I am concerned)

Used to: habit in the past/past perfect: the action is before the past/past perfect conditional: longer actions/past conditional: an action in progress in the past/past simple: main events

How many pitch classes are in the chromatic scale?

12

Which Major scale is this one? (1)

Eb

The subdominant is Scale degree 4

What pitch is a whole step above B natural? C#

Describe the interval in the second box: (2)

6th

Semibreve is synonymous with Whole note

Rhythm refers to Combination of sounds with different durations that flow around a beat

ABCBA is an example of Arch form

The French horn is A brass wind instrument.

Stringendo means Gradually getting faster.

What does secular music mean?

Any music not written for the church.

The melismatic is a style of singing in which

We sing each syllable of the text over more than five notes.

Kyrie is

An invariable portion of the mass that can be sung at any time throughout the year.

The chorus of a cantiga is

The catchiest... Continue reading "Music Theory Basics" »

Bourgeois Revolutions

The bourgeois revolutions enabled the bourgeoisie to gain political power and a social status which had only been available to the nobility under the Ancien Régime. These revolutions took place in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

This process was begun by two revolutions.

The American Revolution

The French Revolution

2.1. The causes of the war

The American War of Independence was caused by a combination of factors.

• Ideological factors: the colonists were familiar with Enlightenment thinking about liberty and equality. These ideas became the basis for the independence movement.
• Political factors: the British Parliament made decisions about taxes and other issues related to the colonies.
• Economic and social factors: by this