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Maritime Meteorological Glossary

General Terms

Backing

Rolando

Becoming

Volverse

Blizzard

Ventisca

Cloud

Nube

Cloudy

Nuboso

Cold front

Frente frío

Current (jet stream)

Corriente de chorro

Cyclone

Ciclón

Dangerous semicircle

Semicírculo peligroso

Decreasing

Disminuyendo

Deepening

Profundizándose

Dense fog

Densa niebla

Dew point

Punto de rocío

Drizzle

Llovizna

Eastern

Oriental

Western

Occidental

Expected

Esperada

Eye of the storm

Ojo de la tempestad

Fair

Bueno

Filling

Rellenándose

Flow

Flujo

Fog patches

Bancos de niebla

Fog

Niebla

For a time

Por algún tiempo

Force

Fuerza

Forecast

Predicción

Front

Frente

Frost

Helada

Gale warning

Aviso de temporal

General synopsis

Situación general

GMT / UTC

Hora Greenwich / Hora universal

Gusts

Rachas

Heavy rain

Lluvia fuerte

High

Alta presión

High clouds

Nubes altas

Horse

THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED CRYPT

1. - Summary of the book.

While a group of young inmates in an asylum was playing a football game, Dr. Sugrañes party amid calls one of them, exactly the protagonist of this story. The doctor tells Sugrañes accompany him to his office because it has an unexpected visitor. To his amazement, was the Commissioner Flores and a nun who was unaware of.

The reason that the commissioner flowers and the nun had come to see was: about 6 years ago a girl had disappeared without a trace one night, but the strange thing was that it appeared the next day with no memory of what happened. Well, a couple of days ago had been different in the same school girl who lived in the other and wanted him to take charge of the case.... Continue reading "The mystery of the haunted crypt" »

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society

My opinion about Artificial Intelligence (AI) is mostly positive because I believe it is a highly useful tool in our world today. AI helps people work faster and makes many tasks easier in daily life and at work. For example, in the field of administration, it can organize files, manage information, and answer emails in a short time, which helps companies save time and be more efficient. Because of this, many businesses are increasingly adopting AI technologies.

Concerns Regarding Job Displacement

However, even though I believe it is beneficial, I sometimes feel worried about the future. If AI continues to grow so quickly, it may replace some jobs, especially in offices where machines can perform... Continue reading "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Modern Business" »

Asthma Management Case Study

Patient: Michael Adams, 55-year-old male.

History: Diagnosed with asthma in early adulthood. No other relevant medical conditions or drug allergies. Uses a salbutamol inhaler as needed and a preventer inhaler twice daily.

Emergency Presentation

Admitted to A&E on Thursday afternoon following increasing shortness of breath and wheezing while cleaning his garage. Symptoms included chest tightness, wheezing, and anxiety.

Clinical Assessment

• SpO₂: 89% on room air
• RR: 28 bpm
• BP: 140/85 mmHg
• HR: 102 bpm
• Peak Flow: Below normal range

The patient admitted to inconsistent use of his preventer inhaler. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition causing airway narrowing, which can lead to acute exacerbations if treatment is not... Continue reading "Clinical Case Studies: Asthma Management and Wound Care" »

Medical Diagnosis and Terminology

• Diagnosis of exclusion: Diagnosis made by ruling out other diseases.
• Diagnostician: A medical professional who specializes in making diagnoses.
• Clinical diagnosis: Diagnosis made by looking at symptoms.
• Principal diagnosis: The main problem the patient needs treatment for.
• Pattern recognition: Knowing what symptoms match which disease.
• Laboratory diagnosis: Diagnosis made using lab test results.
• Radiology diagnosis: Diagnosis made from medical images (like X-rays).
• Antimicrobial: Kills or stops germs like bacteria or fungi.
• Biohazard: Something biological that can be dangerous (like viruses).
• Transmit: To spread an illness to another person.
• Bacteria: Tiny living things that can cause infections.
• Hand sanitizer: Gel or

Strategic Vocabulary: Competition, AI, and Global Dynamics

1. AI, Geopolitics, and Power Dynamics (Terms 1-22)

1. Intensifying competition: Intensification de la concurrence / Concurrence croissante
2. Long-standing trade disputes: Un conflit commercial de longue date
3. To reshape global power dynamics: Remodeler la dynamique des puissances
4. To be weaponized: Être utilisé comme arme
5. To thrust AI into the heart of national security: Mettre l’IA au cœur des questions de sécurité nationale
6. To reshape the balance of power: Refondre l’équilibre des pouvoirs
7. Centralized planning: Planification centralisée
8. With direct state funding funneling into specific AI projects: Avec des financements publics directs versés pour soutenir des projets particuliers en

Fostering Connections Through CLIL Cross-Curricular Links

Cross-curricular links in CLIL enable students to see the relationships between different subjects, significantly enhancing their overall understanding. This approach helps learners build a more holistic knowledge base.

For example, a unit on environmental studies could seamlessly integrate:

• Science: Studying ecosystems, biodiversity, and ecological processes.
• Geography: Understanding landforms, climate zones, and human impact on the environment.
• Art: Creating projects based on local wildlife, environmental campaigns, or sustainable design.

Personally, I have experienced projects where we explored historical events through literature. This enriched both our historical understanding and language... Continue reading "CLIL Strategies for Enhanced Learning and Global Understanding" »

Exercise 2: Circle the Correct Verb in the Sentences Below

2. Circle the correct verb in the sentences below

1. dare
2. put off
3. look forward to
4. begged
5. breathe

Exercise 3: Number the Plot Events

The plot is the series of events in a story. Number the sentences in the order they happened

3………… a. Professor Waldman and Victor became friends. 7……….. b. 2……….. c. 6……….. d. 4……….. e. 5………… f. 1 ……….. g. 8………. h.

Mood: What Creates the Atmosphere?

An author creates the mood – the atmosphere – so the reader will feel a certain way while reading the story. What creates the mood at the point just before the monster opens his eyes?

Victor was full of enthusiasm. I wanted to create many good, happy creatures that would... Continue reading "Frankenstein Comprehension and Vocabulary Exercises" »

Understanding Active and Passive Voice

This section illustrates the transformation between active and passive voice across various verb tenses, using clear examples.

Direct and Indirect Exporting

• Exporting
  • Exporting can be direct or indirect.
  • In direct exporting, the company sells to a customer in another country.
  • The Internet is becoming increasingly important.

Exporting may be done passively or actively. Passive exporting occurs when a business receives orders from abroad without actively looking for them. Active exporting involves developing policies for setting up systems for organizing the export function and for dealing with export logistics, documentation, and finance.

With indirect exporting, intermediaries handle most aspects of export deals. Returns are obviously lower. You lose control over final selling prices.

• Indirect Exporting: Products are sold to a third party who then sells them within the