Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Vocational training

Past Simple:

Cuando ha terminado la acción en el pasado.
Con -ed los regulares. (No pondrá con how long)
Regulares:
+ I stayed with friends.
- I didn't stay in a hotel.
? Did you stay for the weekend?
Yes, I did. - No, I didn't.

Present Perfect:

I have finished my homework. Have/has + verbo -ed
She has cleaned the kitchen. Have/has + verbo en irregular ej: has done
He hasn't done the washing up.
Has she turned off her phone? No, she hasn't.
Es la experiencia. Algo que paso en el pasado y sigue aún (no ha terminado). No importa cuando ocurrió. ''How long...''

Present Perfect + for or since:

Casi siempre adverbio de tiempo.
-For: periodo de tiempo (2 weeks, 10 years, a long time...)
ej: I have had this car for three months.
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Keystone Species

Predators that maintain the balance of other species within the ecosystem.

Trophic Cascade

Ecological phenomenon triggered by the removal or addition of top predators, causing changes in the ecosystem through the food chain.

Green World Hypothesis

Hypothesis stating that predators control the number of herbivores.

Food Chains

Illustrate a single pathway of feeding relationships.

Food Web

Represents the complex relationships between multiple species and their various feeding interactions.

10% Law

As energy transfers through trophic levels, 90% is lost, with only 10% retained. This loss occurs due to metabolic reactions, growth and repair, movement, and heat.

Energy Flow

The movement of energy through the food chain.

Energy Pyramid

Measured

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Films and Television Program Genres

A list of common film and television program types:

• Action Film
• Animation
• Chat Show
• Comedy
• Documentary
• Fantasy Film
• Game Show
• Horror Film
• Musical
• News Bulletin
• Period Drama
• Reality Show
• Romantic Comedy
• Science Fiction Film
• Sitcom
• Soap Opera
• Talent Show
• Thriller
• War Film
• Western

Descriptive Adjectives for Media and Performance

Words used to describe experiences, films, or performances:

• Boring
• Confusing
• Convincing
• Embarrassing
• Exciting
• Funny
• Gripping
• Imaginative
• Interesting
• Moving
• Scary
• Spectacular
• Unrealistic
• Violent

Sports, Activities, and Related Terminology

This extensive list covers various sports, equipment, roles, and actions found in athletics.

Athletic Disciplines and Activities

• Aerobics
• Athletics
• Badminton
• Baseball
• Bicycle, Bicycling, Bike
• Boxing
• Crew

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INFINITE FORM	SIMPLE PAST	PAST PARTICIPLE	ESPAÑOL
Open	Opened	Opened	Abrir
Accept	Accepted	Accepted	Aceptar
Love	Loved	Loved	Amar
Learn	Learned	Learned	Aprender
Hurry	Hurried	Hurried	Apresurarse
Dare	Dared	Dared	Atravesar
Help	Helped	Helped	Ayudar
Dance	Danced	Danced	Bailar
Change	Changed	Changed	Cambiar
Walk	Walked	Walked	Caminar
Close	Closed	Closed	Cerrar
Erase	Erased	Erased	Atravesar
Date	Dated	Dated	Citar
Cook	Cooked	Cooked	Cocinar
Considerer	Considered	Considered	Considerar
Count	Counted	Counted	Contar
Answer	Answered	Answered	Contestar
Wish	Wished	Wished	Desear
Start	Started	Started	Empesar
Push	Pushed	Pushed	Empujar
Deliver	Delivered	Delivered	Entregar
Listen	Listened	Listened	Escuchar
Expect	Expected	Expected	Esperar(esperanza)
Wait	Waited	Waited	Esperar(Lugar)
Study	Studied	Studied	Estudiar
Miss	Missed	Missed	Extrañar
Smoke	Smoked	Smoked	Fumar
Enjoy	Enjoyed	Enjoyed	Disfrutar
Like	Liked	Liked	Gustar
Talk	Talked	Talked	Hablar
Intend	Intended	Intended	Intentar
Play	Played	Played	Jugar
Wash	Washed	Washed	Lavar
Clean	Cleand	Cleand	Limpiar

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Organizational Structure and Delegation

Centralized Organization

A hierarchical decision-making structure where authority and decisions are concentrated at the top level of management.

Decentralized Organization

A structure where most decisions are delegated and made by mid-level or lower-level managers.

Departmentalization

The process of dividing an organization into different specialized departments based on function, product, or geography.

Delegation of Authority

An organizational process wherein a manager divides and assigns work responsibilities among subordinates.

Line and Staff Structure

A structure featuring a traditional line relationship between superiors and subordinates, supplemented by specialized staff managers who provide advice and... Continue reading "Essential Business Management Definitions and Core Concepts" »

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The Genesis of World War II: Debunking the Gavrilo Princip Myth

Although Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian member of the Black Hand terrorist group, ignited World War I through his assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, his actions were not responsible for the outbreak of World War II. Instead, the devastating Great Depression, the tension-inducing Treaty of Versailles, and the rise of expansionist Fascist governments, particularly Hitler's Nazi Germany, were the primary catalysts for the second global conflict.

The Great Depression: A Breeding Ground for Conflict

One of the key reasons why it is impossible to attribute World War II to Gavrilo Princip is his lack of direct involvement in the Great Depression. This severe economic downturn, lasting... Continue reading "Causes of World War II: Beyond Gavrilo Princip" »

The author of Revelations is believed to be John. The overall theme of Revelations is the end of the world and the rise of a New Earth and New Heaven.

One criticism is falling into sin and following the devil.

One complement is keeping the faith and following Christ.

Babylon represents the Roman Empire falling. The jewelry represents wealth and the color purple represents royalty. These two are allusions to powerful people. The people who are given the names that God should have, we might apply this to today by saying that people are given the name "Lord" and that should not happen.

John is referring to when people are pure and time is right, everyone will enter heaven. This is also a reference to purgatory. We see this in scripture again when... Continue reading "The Themes and Symbolism in the Book of Revelations" »

Arthritis

54.5 million adults in the US were diagnosed between 2013-2015 (number is probably higher because some people aren't diagnosed); Number of adults with arthritis is expected to increase.

Characteristics:

• Arthritis: inflammation of one or more joints that cause joint pain and stiffness. It typically worsens with age. Joint disease.
• Osteoarthritis: most common, affecting 23% of adults in the US, caused by normal wear and tear, deterioration of cartilage and joints. Body attempts to correct this cause inflammation and irregular bone joints, exacerbating the condition.
• Rheumatoid: affects 1% of the population worldwide, an autoimmune disorder, chronic disease characterized by non-specific and usually symmetric inflammation of peripheral joints.

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