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Common Verbs in Present and Past Tense

• 1. Brush my teeth: Brushed
• 2. Chat by WhatsApp: Chatted
• 3. Check emails: Checked
• 4. Clean: Cleaned
• 5. Cook dinner/lunch: Cooked
• 6. Do laundry: Did
• 7. Do the dishes: Did
• 8. Drive: Drove
• 9. Get up: Got up
• 10. Go to bed: Went to bed
• 11. Have: Had
• 12. Have breakfast: Had breakfast
• 13. Have dinner: Had dinner
• 14. Have lunch: Had lunch
• 15. Pay attention: Paid attention
• 16. Read: Read
• 17. Share with friends and family: Shared
• 18. Sleep: Slept
• 19. Study: Studied
• 20. Take a bus: Took a bus
• 21. Take a nap: Took a nap
• 22. Take a shower: Took a shower
• 23. Take a taxi: Took a taxi
• 24. Tidy up: Tidied up
• 25. Watch movies: Watched
• 26. Watch Netflix: Watched
• 27. Watch series: Watched
• 28. Watch TV: Watched
• 29. Work: Worked
• 30. Write: Wrote
• 31. Come:

By: accident, chance, hand, heart, law, mistake, no means, request, virtue of, in a good mood, private, return, time, brief, danger, difficulty, doubt, a hurry, a mess. On: purpose, a regular basis, schedule, strike, time (a tiempo), average, balance, condition, fire. At: a price, one time, risk, the age of, all cost, a glance, least. Of: member, remind, at a rate, a cause, approval, experience, get rid, habit. With: link, regret, sympathize, arguments, contact, concern, dealing, difficulty. To: explain, reply, access, addiction, belong, change, damage. For: life, once, real, a while, a reason, demand, hire. From: time to time, now on, memory, experience. Out: of place, of stock, of sight. Conductance: the amount of power - Conductivity: The... Continue reading "Understanding Energy and Electricity: A Comprehensive Guide" »

English Vocabulary Reference

• A good deal: Buena compra
• Afford: Permitirse
• Attached to: Pegado
• Bargain: Ganga
• Brand-name: Artículo de marca
• Brand-new: Por estrenar
• Cough: Toser
• Customer: Cliente
• Do: A job, a business, exercise, homework, me a favour, the shopping, your best
• Earn: Ganar
• Exchange: Cambiar
• Fit: Quedar
• Good quality: Buena calidad
• Luxury item: Artículo de lujo
• Make: A choice, decision, difference, appointment, effort, money, plans
• On sale: Rebajado
• Out of fashion: Pasado de moda
• Out-of-work: Desempleado
• Outstanding: Excepcional
• Overpriced: Excesivamente caro
• Passer-by: Transeúnte
• Rip-off: Estafa
• Sensible: Sensato
• Status symbol: Símbolo de prestigio
• Try on: Probarse
• Arrest: Arrestar
• Base on: Basar en
• Box-office hit: Éxito en taquilla
• Breathtaking: Impresionante
• Determined:

English Simple Present Tense Conjugation

Learn how to form positive, negative, and interrogative sentences in the simple present tense.

Technical English: Water & Electronics Terminology

Understand common verbs and prepositions used in technical contexts, especially for water and electrical systems.

PET Scan Principles

• 31. The detector array of a PET detects: a. Two gamma rays on opposite sides.
• 32. Which is NOT a common chemical element or molecule used as a radioisotope in PET? d. Hydrogen.
• 33. Which is NOT an indication for a PET scan? d. Gastrointestinal transit.
• 34. Why is it important to be punctual for a PET test? b. Due to the radioactive decay of the radioisotopes.

Radiotherapy and LINAC Systems

• 35. In which type of teletherapy is there no exit dose? a. Proton.
• 36. Which is NOT a part of a LINAC? c. Detector array.
• 37. Which equipment is used in proton beam radiotherapy? d. Cyclotron.
• 38. Which type of teletherapy is used prior to surgery? d. Neo-adjuvant.
• 39. Which is a common short-term side effect of neck cancer treatment? b. Mucositis.

REVIEW: [Piece Title] - A Compelling Watch

I hardly ever watch television; I lack the patience. But some weeks ago, I came across [Piece Title] and watched it to the end. [Piece Title] has kept me glued to my TV screen since. Its compelling plot shows how...

The one thing I might be less enthusiastic about is... Still, [Piece Title] is arguably the best [Genre] of the decade. Rather than recommending it to everyone, I would suggest it to those who want to.... But that is my opinion; everyone is entitled to their own.

Cover Letter

Dear Hiring Manager,

I saw your online advertisement for a ... and would like to apply. As [Company Name] is a leader in the ... industry, I would love the opportunity to take on this role and help develop your....

I am... Continue reading "The Impact of Social Media and Binge-Watching on Modern Society" »

The Challenge: High Equity and Team Misalignment

DATA

1. Not much information about our competitors and no agreement with my team.

Context: The Ufounders Mission

• Ufounders is a kind of accelerator that has the goal to democratize entrepreneurship. The issue was that our business model involved taking 10% of the equity from each startup that enters our portfolio. This was too much equity (imagine you have a $1M company). We were losing a lot of startups with really great founders because of this. I was really upset about the model we were using; it was not complementary to the purpose of the company itself.
• I think in almost all companies, there is something you don't like. In my mind, I was thinking: "We are a team; we all need to go in the same direction.

1. Think Like a Scientist

   When you start forming an opinion, resist the temptation to preach, prosecute, or politic. Treat your emerging view as a hunch or a hypothesis and test it with data.

2. Define Identity by Values, Not Opinions

   It’s easier to avoid getting stuck to your past beliefs if you don’t become attached to them as part of your present self-concept. See yourself as someone who values curiosity, learning, mental flexibility, and searching for knowledge. As you form opinions, keep a list of factors that would change your mind.

3. Seek Opposing Views

   An easy place to start is to follow people who make you think—even if you usually disagree with what they think.

4. Don't Confuse Confidence with Competence

   The better you think you are, the greater

Professional Correspondence

Dear Mr. Black,

I am writing in response to the email I received last week regarding the documentation provided. I regret to inform you that part of the documentation is missing. Please send the missing files to the following email address.

If you have any questions, please let me know. I require these documents as soon as possible, as this is an urgent matter. Thank you in advance.

English Grammar: Conditional Sentences

Third Conditional Exercises

1. If I had slept well, I wouldn't have been so tired now.
2. The class would have taken longer if you hadn't arrived so late.
3. If the caregiver had been more responsible, they wouldn't have fired him.
4. You would have met my husband if you had come to the party.
5. My childhood wouldn't have

1. Business Card

BLACK'S FASHIONS

Thomas Ward

Managing Director

35 Queen's Lane, Greendale, England

Office tel: 666666 7777777

Mobile: 333 4444 55555

E-mail: [email protected]

2. Email Introducing Yourself

To: All Employees

From: Naroa Belisón

Subject: Nice to Meet You

Hello everyone,

My name is Jenny Adams, and I am the new administrative assistant. I'm 21 years old and I'm originally from Cornwall. My previous job was with an engineering company near London. I'm looking forward to meeting you all and working with you.

Best wishes,

Jenny.

3. Email Providing Directions to a Meeting

To: Mr. Johnston

From: Naroa Belisón

Subject: Meeting - 23rd September

Dear Mr. Johnston,

I'd like to confirm our meeting on 23rd September in our offices.

The offices are situated... Continue reading "Professional Correspondence Examples: Business Cards, Emails & Faxes" »