Music, Natural Disasters, Environment, and Robots
Music Preference and Its Impact
Music helps to develop your brain. Normally, I listen to music in my house and on the metro. When I stay in my house, I often put the radio on when I have a shower and when I study. On the metro, I listen to my MP3 player.
I like music because it can change my mood. For instance, generally, I listen to rap and pop music, but when I need to concentrate or relax, I listen to classical music. I enjoy rap music because it has interesting lyrics, and they sing about personal
Read MoreDoña 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.
Read MoreEssential 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
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
Read MoreMastering 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
Read MoreCommunity 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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