Doña Bárbara: Characters and Plot Summary

Introduction to *Doña Bárbara*

Santos Luzardo returns to his homeland with the intention of selling his family’s land. Upon arrival, he learns of the arbitrary rule of a woman known as Doña Bárbara, who is rumored to have made a pact with the Devil. Doña Bárbara has not only created her own law but also has a reputation for devouring men; anyone who falls for her beauty ends up a human wreck. Such is the case of Lorenzo Barquero, the father of Marisela, Doña Bárbara’s unacknowledged daughter.

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Essential English Grammar and Vocabulary

Subject Pronouns and the Verb ‘To Be’

We use personal pronouns to refer to the subject of an action. Subject pronouns in English are: I, You, He, She, It, We, They.

The verb ‘to be’ takes these forms next to the subject pronouns:

  • I am (I’m)
  • You are (You’re)
  • He is (He’s)
  • She is (She’s)
  • It is (It’s)
  • We are (We’re)
  • They are (They’re)

Both forms mean exactly the same, but the short form is preferred in more colloquial or informal situations.

The negative form of the verb ‘to be’ is:

  • I am not (I’m not)
  • You are not
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Benjamin’s Journey: Grief, Growth, and Discovery in Gabon

Benjamin’s Journey: A Story of Loss and Discovery

ABSTRACT

Benjamin, a 15-year-old from Madrid, lost his father two years ago in a tragic plane accident during a storm over the Mountains of Gabon, Africa. The memory of his father, a beloved man, left a great void in their lives.

The summer of ’95 was significant for Benjamin. Having finished his third year of ESO (Compulsory Secondary Education), his mother was trying to rebuild their lives with George, a surgeon who was fond of Benjamin. They planned

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Mastering Past Tense: Grammar Unit 3 for ESO Students

Josep Tous School – Barcelona

English Department / 2nd ESO

Teacher: Marga Alegre

Grammar Unit 3: Past Tense

Verb to Be: Was / Were

WAS / WERE = Ser o estar en passat (ESTAVA o ERA).

I WAS
YOU WERE
HE WAS
SHE WAS
IT WAS
WE WERE
YOU WERE
THEY WERE

(+) Subject + WAS / WERE + complements
(-) Subject + WAS / WERE + NOT + complements
WAS + NOT = WASN’T
WERE + NOT = WEREN’T
(?) [Wh- QUESTIONS] + WAS / WERE + Subject + complements?

Josep Tous School – English Department – Teacher: Marga Alegre / Grammar Unit 3

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Community Concerns: Electric Scooters, School Support, Recycling

Electric Scooter Safety

To: citymayor@mail

Subject: Making Electric Scooters Safer

Dear Mayor,

I am writing to address the issues with electric scooters in our city. Due to the lack of clear regulations, many people ride them on sidewalks or leave them obstructing streets. As a result, pedestrians feel unsafe, and accidents are becoming more frequent.

Because of these problems, some residents view electric scooters as dangerous, despite their potential as a convenient mode of transportation. To enhance

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Mastering English Grammar: Reported Speech & More

Reported Speech

a) Tom asked Susan if she had ever been to Rome.

b) Father told us to remember to bring our identity cards before we left.

c) She said that she had bought some cool jeans for my sister.

d) Charles asked if I had enjoyed the party the day before.

e) She suggested going to the beach after the exam.

Passive Voice

a) These tins cannot be opened by children.

b) The statue is being visited every day by hundreds of tourists.

c) My books were stolen yesterday by someone.

d) People will be invited

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