My Journey to Medicine: Perseverance and Digital Skills
My Journey to Medicine: Perseverance and Purpose
I remember one day my parents told me: “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” But I’m not so sure that’s always true. Six years ago, during my final year of secondary school, I had to decide what professional career I wanted to pursue. I am a person who likes to help others, and I always liked the idea of one day saving lives. So, my first choice was to study medicine at Universidad Científica del Sur.
However, I also had a strong interest in
Read MoreTess of the d’Urbervilles: A Detailed Plot Summary
The Durbeyfield Revelation
The story unfolds in the rural counties of Dorset, England, during the Victorian era. The narrative begins when Parson Tringham, an innocent village clerk, reveals to John Durbeyfield, an honest farmer, that the Durbeyfields are, in fact, descendants of the noble d’Urberville family. This lineage, almost extinct, extends back to the time of William the Conqueror. Such information initially seems useless, as the family lost its land and prestige when its male heirs died.
Mastering Advanced English Grammar Structures
Connecting Ideas: Linkers of Contrast
In Spite Of / Despite
- In spite of / Despite having very little money, they are very happy.
- I enjoyed the film in spite of the silly story.
- Despite living in the same street, we hardly ever see each other.
Although / Even Though
- Although my foot was injured, I managed to walk home.
- I got very wet even though I was only out for five minutes.
Grammatical Inversion for Emphasis
Common Inversion Structures
- Hardly had… when…
- Little did subject…
- Rarely have subject…
- Not
Contemporary Perspectives: Media, Justice, and Well-being
Reality TV: Entertainment or More?
Reality shows are a very popular form of entertainment on TV nowadays. There are dozens of different types of programs, such as singing contests, cooking competitions, or living in the jungle.
Firstly, people at home can choose which types of program they want to watch, depending on what they are interested in. Some people like watching singing or cooking competitions, while others prefer watching programs about building houses or travelling around the world. In
Read MoreMastering English Modal Verbs: Usage and Syntax
Ought To: Duty and Expectation
It signifies duty or an expectation for something to happen.
Examples
- I think I ought to tell him. (I think I should tell him.)
- She ought to pass the exam. (It is expected she will pass the exam.)
Syntax
- Affirmative: subject + ought to + verb
- Negative: subject + ought not to / oughtn’t to + verb
- Question: ought + subject + to + verb?
- Short Answer: Yes, subject + ought / No, subject + oughtn’t
Should: Advice and Opinion
Used to give advice or an opinion.
Examples
- You should have
English Language Practice: Vocabulary & Grammar Exercises
Vocabulary Practice
Part 1: Matching Words with Definitions
- Murder: to kill somebody intentionally
- Hijack: to take control of a plane illegally
- Kidnap: to capture an innocent person and hold them prisoner
- Forge: to make a false copy of a document
- Witness: to see a crime being committed
Part 2: Choosing the Best Answers
- Stand up for: If my little brother has problems with bigger kids, I always stand up for him.
- Set up: The neighbours are going to set up a residents’ group to stop vandalism.
- Take up: My parents