Lord of the Flies: Children’s Survival and Descent into Savagery

Lord of the Flies: A Study of Childhood Survival

A group of children, aged between 6 and 12, survive a plane crash and find themselves on a lush, deserted island. Scared and alone, they must learn to survive in this unfamiliar and potentially dangerous environment.

Ralph and Jack, being among the oldest, emerge as potential leaders. The children decide that Ralph should be the leader, but a rivalry quickly develops between him and Jack.

Piggy serves as the voice of reason, often pointing out when the

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Mastering English: Common Idioms and Special Terms

Common Idioms

  • At last > Finally – We waited two hours, and then the train arrived at last.
  • Find out > Investigate – I will call right now to find it out.
  • On purpose > Intentionally – I pushed him down the stairs, and he did it on purpose.
  • At all > Absolute – Mary isn’t shy at all about expressing her opinions.
  • Look up > Search – Andres suggested that we look up Lee’s telephone number.
  • So far > Until nowSo far, everything is going as planned.
  • Depend on > Count on – You can count
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Past Exam Prompts: 2000-2012

June 2000: The Bermuda Islands

  1. What would your daily life be like if you were the first and only inhabitant on an island?
  2. Describe any sea adventure you have read or been told about.

June 2001: Abuse of Antibiotics

  1. How different would life in a world without antibiotics be from life today? Explain.
  2. Should antibiotics be available without a doctor’s prescription? Discuss and support your arguments.

June 2002: Pointing the Finger

  1. The integration of children with learning difficulties at school. Discuss.
  2. Living
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May and Might: Possibility and Tag Questions

Unit 3: May and Might

Use may or might to show a possibility in the present or future.

  • She may be at home.
  • I might start a catering business.

The negative of may is may not. The negative of might is might not.

  • They may not come to dinner.
  • We might not eat out tonight.

Tip: May and might don’t use “-s” in the third person singular. Don’t use “to” immediately after may or might; use the base form.

Tag Questions

We often use tag questions after statements when we think we know the answer to a question. They

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English-Spanish Vocabulary: Common Words and Phrases

English-Spanish Vocabulary

Puff: jadear, Snore: roncar, Yawn: bostezar, Blow: soplar, Sigh: suspirar, Splutter: escupir, Whine: lloriquear, Sob: llorar, Stammer: tartamudear, Sniff: oler, Cough: tos, Stutter: tartamudear, Sneeze: estornudar

Dazzle: brillo, Sparkle: reflejar, Shine: alumbrar, Flash: destello, Twinkle: parpadear

Drill: taladro, Pliers: alicate, Hammer: martillo, Screwdriver: destornillador, Spade: pala

Squeak: ratón, Hiss: sisear, Slam: portazo, Rattle: repiquetear, Roar: ruido, Rumble:

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Enhance Your English: Compound Adjectives & Vocabulary

Compound Adjectives

Compound Adjectives

  • Kind-hearted = generous
  • Level-headed = calm
  • Strong-willed = determined
  • Even-handed = fair
  • Single-minded = focused
  • Two-faced = dishonest

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

  • Committed = comprometido
  • Courageous = valiente
  • Determined = decidido
  • Dependable = reliable/confiable
  • Humble = humilde
  • Proud = orgulloso
  • Ambitious = ambicioso
  • Confident = seguro
  • Focused = centrado
  • Honest = honesto
  • Look up to = admirar
  • Degree = university studies
  • Career = professional life
  • Take off = to start
  • Leave out = excluir
  • Greet
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