Three Hats: A Comedic Tragedy

Three Hats

by Michael Mihura

Summary

Act One

The play begins in a hotel room where Dionisio receives a farewell visit from Don Rosario. Left alone, Dionisio plays with his wedding hats. Paula, a Music Hall dancer, bursts in arguing with her boss, Buby. Dionisio pretends to be a juggler. Buby enters, and a ridiculous conversation ensues. The phone rings, but Dionisio ignores it, hiding his girlfriend from the others. Music Hall girls invite them to a party. Don Rosario returns to play a goodnight

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My Sweet Home and Unforgettable Celebrations

My House

My Lovely Kitchen

I live in a little house with a large kitchen equipped with all kinds of appliances. We have a dishwasher for easy cleanup and a two-door refrigerator that I absolutely love. The kitchen walls are painted a vibrant orange, complementing the white furniture. It’s a very modern space, and cooking there is always a pleasure.

Cozy Living Room

On the first floor, we also have a small living room where we gather with friends to watch TV and relax. The living room features a long

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English Grammar and Usage Enhancements

1. The Older Mark Gets, the More He Resembles His Grandfather

2. The More Ice Cream John Eats, the Fatter He Gets

3. The Harder You Study, the Better Your Marks Will Be

4. The Sooner We Leave, the Sooner We Will Arrive

5. The More People You Invite, the More Money You’ll Spend

6. The Healthier Your Diet, the Better You’ll Feel

7. The More You Work Out, the Fitter You’ll Be

8. The Older He Gets, the Wiser He Thinks He Is

9. The Cheaper the Clothes, the Worse the Quality

10. I Would Rather Play Tennis Than

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End-of-Term Exam Units 4-6: Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking

End-of-Term Exam 2 (Units 4-6)

Grammar and Vocabulary

1. Choose the correct future form of the verb to complete the sentences.

  1. When am I going to see / will I see you again?
    I don’t know because I’m going to be / ’ll be very busy for the rest of the week.
  2. By the time we get to Málaga, we will be driving / will have driven for five hours.
  3. Don’t call Mr Rogers at midday. He will be having / will have had lunch then and he hates to be interrupted.
  4. There’s still so much work to do. I’m afraid
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English Verb Tenses and Irregular Verbs

English Verb Tenses

1. Present Simple

Structure: Subject + Verb (base form)
Affirmative: I talk. He eats. They learn.
Negative: I do not [don’t] talk. He does not [doesn’t] eat. They do not [don’t] learn.
Interrogative: Do you talk? Does he eat? Do they learn?
Uses: Habits, routines, general truths, scientific facts, scheduled events, instructions.
Adverbs of Frequency: Always, every day, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, hardly ever, never
Example: I always talk to my mother on Sundays.
Exception (Verb

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Can/Can’t, Do/Does, and Simple Past Grammar Exercises

Can/Can’t Grammar

Pronouns

I                                    Take a Ferry

You                                   See a Show

He         Can                      Go to a museum

She         Can’t                   See a different movie

We                                    Take a Shower every day

They                                 Spend

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