Sant Fruitós Cycling Trip and Visit Plans

Marc: Cycling Update

Hi Marc,

I think I’ve officially become one of those people who can’t shut up about their bike.
But honestly, how could I not? Cycling has become such a big part of my life – it keeps me fit, clears my mind, and gives me a sense of purpose.

I’ve been riding for over three years now, and for the past two years I’ve been part of the Love Cycling Sant Fruitós Club. Being part of the group has really helped me stay consistent, push harder, and discover some amazing routes

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Conditional Sentences and Thematic Vocabulary for ESL Practice

Conditional Sentences Practice

Answers: Mixed Sentence Forms

  1. Hadn’t bought
  2. Spent
  3. Had found out
  4. She’ll have to
  5. Wouldn’t have to

6. Were / 7. Have

If Clauses: Corrected Sentences

  1. If you want to lose weight, you’ll need to exercise more.
  2. If he’s late, he can meet us at the Blue Note Cafe.
  3. If she hadn’t seen him burgle the house, he wouldn’t have been imprisoned.
  4. If he were rich and famous, he’d be happy.
  5. If he hadn’t fallen asleep, he wouldn’t have missed the end of the movie.

Conjunction Choices

1. unless
2. provided

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Massage Therapy: Benefits, Techniques, and Clinic Standards

Reading: Massage Fundamentals

1. Why Do People Get Massages?

People get massages for relaxation and for a variety of health conditions, such as muscle pain and stress-related problems.

2. What Are Some Benefits of a Massage?

  • A Deep-Tissue Massage is good for stiff necks and sore shoulders.
  • An Aromatherapy massage uses scented oils with relaxing massage techniques and has a calming effect on people suffering from stress.
  • Other types of massages such as the Shiatsu are beneficial because they help blood
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The Scarlet Letter — Sin, Shame & Redemption in Puritan Boston

The Scarlet Letter — Sin, Shame & Redemption

The Scarlet Letter tells the story of public shame and punishment endured by a young woman named Hester Prynne. The novel is set in Boston (in the Colony of Massachusetts Bay) in the mid-seventeenth century. When Hester is discovered to be pregnant, everyone assumes she has committed adultery. Her husband had been absent and separated from her for two years, so the child could not be his. The magistrates force her to wear a scarlet letter “A” on

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Personal Journeys: Travel, Study, and Sports

A Trip to Cadaqués with My Friends

Introduction:

Last summer I went on a trip to Cadaqués with my friends. We wanted to spend a day together because we had been very stressed with school. I had never been there before, so I was excited to see the town and the beach.

Development:

When we arrived, we liked the white houses and the calm streets. Then we walked around and took many photos. After a while, we went to the beach because it was very hot. The water was cold, but we swam and played with a ball.

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Tipping Etiquette, Stone Age Childcare, Uluru & Cultural Insights

Tipping Is More Confusing Than Ever — How to Handle It

  1. When and how did the practice of tipping start in America? The practice of tipping began in America after the Civil War. It was brought by travelers and by people who paid formerly enslaved Black workers, many of whom worked for a pittance as porters for the Pullman Company.

  2. “Since the early days of the United States, people have routinely added a small bonus to their payments.” Americans have been leaving a small extra amount with the bill

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