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Unit 3 Level 2 Grammar Exercises

3.1 Grammar Solutions

1. had / got … painted
2. would continue
3. hasn’t met
4. Will … be selected
5. had spread
6. will have set
7. hadn’t lost

3.2 Grammar Solutions

1. I haven’t eaten chocolate for six months.
2. How long have you been running marathons?
3. Sally admitted losing / that she had lost my camera.
4. Our photos were taken by a photographer. / We had/got our photos taken.

3.3 Grammar Solutions

1. the bus arrived, I’d been waiting (for) an hour
2. he couldn’t remember where he had left his phone
3. the table been set
4. don’t keep their rooms tidy
5. they had not / never been abroad
6. to stand up

Term Test 1 Optional Reading

Term Test 1 Solutions

1. F – “In the last decade, a unique approach has been taking advantage of all five senses to make the party

SIM Card Installation and Removal

Installing a SIM Card

1. Turn off the tablet by pressing the power button for a few seconds, and then tap OK from the Power off menu.
2. Open the SIM card slot cover and locate the SIM card slot. To locate the SIM card slot, see "Tablet layout" on page 1.
3. Hold the SIM card with the metal contacts facing down and pointing toward the tablet, and then insert it firmly into the SIM card slot until you hear a click.
4. Close the SIM card slot cover and restart your tablet.

Removing a SIM Card

1. Turn off the tablet by pressing the power button for a few seconds, and then tap OK from the Power off menu.
2. Locate the SIM card slot and open the SIM card slot cover. To locate the SIM card slot, see "Tablet layout" on page 1.
3. Push the SIM

Perfect Yet/Already

Already se refiere a algo que ha pasado antes o más pronto de lo que se esperaba y es traducido como “ya” en español.

Yet es usado para algo que esperábamos que sucediera, pero todavía no ha pasado. Tendemos a usarlo en frases negativas e interrogativas. En frases negativas puede ser traducido como "aún" o "todavía" y en preguntas como "ya". En contraste con los otros adverbios de esta lección, "yet" va al final de la frase.

- I've already drunk three coffees this morning. Don't write to John, I've already done it.

- I’m really hungry. I haven’t eaten yet. (Tengo mucha hambre. Todavía no he comido.)

Present Perfect Progressive

- The present perfect progressive expresses an action that recently stopped or is still... Continue reading "Perfect Yet/Already, Present Perfect Progressive, Used To, Indirect Question, Causative Have and Get" »

Core Linguistic Concepts

• Coherence: A network of relations that organizes and creates a text, underlying the surface structure.
• Cohesion: A network of surface relations linking words and expressions within a text.
• Implicature: The study of how we understand more than what is explicitly stated.
• Text: The verbal record of a communicative event, focusing on intended meaning rather than literal interpretation.
• Pragmatics: The study of language in context, focusing on how people actually speak.
• Reference: The relationship between a word and its referent in the real or imaginary world.

Understanding Cognates

• Cognates: Words that look and sound similar in two languages with the same meaning.
• False Cognates: Words that look and sound similar but have completely

What is Linguistics?

A linguist is usually described as a person who is skilled in some way with a given language, including ancient languages. The term can be used to describe a person who specializes in linguistics, which is the study of language, or it can refer to someone who is well-versed in the translation, interpretation, and application of a language. At the same time, this title may be used for someone who is fluent in multiple languages.

In the academic sense, a linguist is a person who engages in and studies linguistics. This is the scientific study of language—both theoretical and practical. Such a person may be studying or professionally practicing either theoretical or applied linguistics.

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Subject Pronouns

I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they

Object Pronouns

Me, you, him, her, it, us, you, them

Possessive Adjectives

My, your, his, her, its, our, your, their

We use "I'd like" to express desires.

We use "How's...?" to inquire about food.

Dialogues

Making a Reservation

A: How can I help you?
B: I'd like to make a reservation, please.
A: Certainly. For how many people?
B: For eight.
A: For eight people. And from what time?
B: Eight o'clock this evening.
A: Eight o'clock. And your name, please?
B: Yes, it's Kate Osbourne. O-S-B-O-U-R-N-E.
A: Thank you very much, Ms. Osbourne. We'll see you at 8:00.
B: Thank you.

Talking About Family

A: Have you got any children, Zayed?
B: Yes, I have.
A: Can you tell me about them?
B: Well, I've got a son. His name is Mohammed.... Continue reading "Spanish Pronouns, Dialogues, and Madrid Travel Costs" »

Scene: A Restaurant

David: Sorry, ladies. Your entrees are here; the main course will be served later so it doesn't cool down.

Claudia: Thank you, very kind.

David: A pleasure.

Miriam: How good is the food! The truth is that it's worth spending a bit more money and eating well.

Claudia: The truth is that, at the moment, I love everything.

David: Ladies, may I clear the entrees and serve the main course?

Miriam: Of course.

Claudia: Here you are.

David: Here are your hamburgers. Could you please cut into the meat to see if it is cooked to your liking?

Claudia: It's perfect.

Miriam: Perfect, thank you very much.

Claudia: My goodness! I'm full. I don't know if I'll be able to manage dessert.

Miriam: I am the same; this eating well is not my thing.

Ordering Dessert

David:

Field

Area of interest or study

Campo, área de estudio

She is an expert in her field

Es una experta en su campo

Specialise

Become an expert

Especializarse

Acquire

Gain

conseguir

Expertise

Knowledge

Experiencia, conocimiento

Lecturer

University teacher

Profesor de universidad

Tutorials

Students studying in small groups with a teacher

clase individual o con un pequeño número de estudiantes

Absences

Not being present

Ausencias

Get through

Pass

Superar

Graduate

Complete a first university degree

Graduarse

Scholarships

money for education provided on the basis of achievement or need

Becas

Tuition

Education

clases

Illiterate

Unable to read and write

Know-how

Skills and knowledge

Habilidades y conocimientos

Social networking sites

Faceboo, Twitter, Instagram

Redes sociales

Digital native

Person... Continue reading "University Vocabulary and Phrases" »

Nursery Vocabulary in Spanish and English

Furniture and Items

• La cama de los niños, una litera - Children's bed, a bunk bed
• El colchón - Mattress
• La almohada - Pillow
• La escalera - Ladder
• Un elefante de tela - Soft toy elephant, a cuddly toy animal
• Las bolas para contar - Counting beads
• El lápiz - Pencil
• El caballo de peluche - Toy horse for rocking and pulling
• El armario de la habitación de los niños - Children's cupboard
• El teléfono de juguete - Toy telephone
• Los juguetes - Toys
• La maestra de parvulario - Nursery teacher/nurse
• El niño del parvulario - Nursery child
• La muñeca bebé - Baby doll
• Los trabajos manuales - Handicraft
• El rompecabezas - Jigsaw puzzle
• La pasta de modelar - Modelling clay
• Los libros infantiles - Children's books
• El cochecito de

Formal Job Application Email

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing in connection with the job advertisement for a [Job Title] published in [Source] on [Date]. I would like to apply for this position.

I believe that my qualifications in [Field], together with the experience I acquired over [Duration] at [Company Name], make me a suitable candidate for the post.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you personally to discuss my qualifications and experience further.

I have enclosed an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a recent photo, and contact details for my references. I am available should you require any further information regarding my application.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

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