Don Quixote: A Timeless Masterpiece of Literature

Don Quixote: A Timeless Masterpiece

El Quijote, recognized as a masterpiece, consists of two parts: the first was published in 1605 under the title The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha; the second, in 1615, was called The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha.

The novel begins with a famous phrase: “Somewhere in La Mancha, whose name I do not remember…” There, Alonso Quijano, a gentleman of La Mancha fond of books of chivalry, goes mad and thinks he is a knight. He renames himself,

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Telephone Etiquette: Rules for Effective Communication

General Rules for Telephone Communication

  1. Smile: Smiling while speaking can create a friendlier tone. It has been shown to effectively generate a smile, express joy, and good humor.
  2. Avoid Eating or Drinking: This hinders communication and shows a lack of manners.
  3. Avoid Saying “No” Abruptly: Instead, try to be more polite and understanding.
  4. Inform the Caller of Delays: If you need to put someone on hold, explain why and apologize for the wait. For example, “Please wait a moment while I check on that.
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Mastering English Grammar: Tenses, Verbs, and Essay Structure

Reported Speech

Direct speech: ‘I work in a bank,’ said Daniel.

Indirect speech: Daniel said that he worked in a bank.

Passive Voice

Passive: This house was built by my father.

Active: My father built this house.

Active and Passive Voice Example

Passive: A great deal of meaning is conveyed by a few well-chosen words.

Active: A few well-chosen words convey a great deal of meaning.

Conditional Sentences

I play the piano poorly if I don’t practice every day.

If Bill studies, he will pass the exam.

If I won the

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Never Let Me Go: Character Analysis

Characters

Kathy

The protagonist and narrator of the novel. A clone raised to be a donor whose organs will later be harvested until she dies. During her childhood, Kathy is free-spirited, kind, loving, and stands up for what is right. At the end of the novel, Kathy is a young woman who doesn’t show much emotion when looking back on her past. As an adult, she criticises people less and is accepting of the lives of her friends.

Tommy

A male donor, and a friend of Kathy’s. He is introduced as an uncreative

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Mastering English: Tenses, Conditionals, and More

Past Tenses

We can use past tenses to tell a story or describe past events, including personal anecdotes.

-When I lived on the island, I enjoyed walking on the beach in the early morning with Bonnie.

Past Simple

We can use the past simple for actions that started and finished in the past, for example, a series of events in someone’s life. The past simple is often used in stories and dialogues.

-Nelson Mandela was born in 1918. He became the first black President of South Africa.

Past Continuous

We use

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Spanish-English Vocabulary: Food, Farming, and Grammar

Fruits:

  • Apple: Manzana
  • Avocado: Aguacate
  • Banana: Banana
  • Grape: Uva
  • Mango: Mango
  • Melon: Melón
  • Pineapple: Piña
  • Tangerine: Mandarina
  • Peach: Durazno
  • Pear: Pera
  • Plum: Ciruela
  • Raspberry: Frambuesa
  • Strawberry: Frutilla
  • Grapefruit: Pomelo
  • Orange: Naranja
  • Coconut: Coco
  • Watermelon: Sandía
  • Lemon: Limón
  • Cherry: Cereza
  • Starfruit: Carambola

Vegetables:

  • Bean: Frijoles
  • Spinach: Espinaca
  • Watercress: Berro
  • Zucchini: Calabacín, calabacita
  • Leek: Puerro
  • Green pepper: Pimiento verde
  • Red pepper: Pimiento rojo
  • Pumpkin: Calabaza
  • Tomato: Tomate
  • Potato:
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