London and Greenlake: A Traveler’s Review

I recently visited the beautiful city of London and the charming town of Greenlake, and I want to share my experiences with you.

London: A Vibrant Metropolis

I was impressed by how clean London was. The streets and parks were well maintained, and everything looked tidy. Furthermore, the food was also great! There were many interesting things to do.

Challenges in London

Even though I had a great time, some things were not perfect. The weather was very cold, and it rained a lot. This made it difficult

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Social Media Impact, CA Rail Project & E-Cigarette Health Risks

Facebook’s Impact on Users

Questions and Answers

  1. Based on the text:
    • a) False. “Facebook can be a fun, healthy activity…”
    • b) False. “A second study, completely independent from the first…”
    • c) True. “A second study, completely independent from the first… than close friends or family.”
    • d) True. “People may choose… romantic partners.”

Synonyms

  • a) jealous — envious
  • b) entertaining — fun
  • c) teammate — colleague
  • d) forecast — predict
  • e) exactly — accurately

Sentence Completion

  1. a) They asked us if we
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Lomov, Natalya & Chubukov: Marriage Proposal Quarrels

Why Natalya is Anxious to Marry Lomov

Natalya is described as a middle-aged woman. She understands that someone like Lomov might be her best chance for marriage. Therefore, the moment she learns that Lomov had come to propose to her, she becomes distraught, cries, shouts, and insists her father bring Lomov back.

Chubukov Joins the Quarrel

Chubukov enters and finds Natalya and Lomov quarrelling. When he discovers they are arguing about the ownership of the Oxen Meadows, he also becomes angry. Instead

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Essential English Reference: Vocabulary & Grammar

Technology & Gadgets Vocabulary

  • Keyboard: teclado
  • Plug (for device): enchufe-conector
  • Screen: monitor
  • Socket (wall): enchufe-pared
  • Switch: interruptor
  • Adapter: adaptador
  • Headphones: auriculares
  • Remote control: mando a distancia
  • Mouse: ratón
  • Speaker: altavoz
  • USB cable: cable USB

Common Verbs

  • Turn on / Turn off
  • Set (program)
  • Unplug (desenchufar)
  • Switch

Places Vocabulary

  • Football pitch: campo de fútbol
  • Ground floor: planta baja
  • Speed camera: radar de velocidad
  • Profile picture: foto de perfil
  • Petrol station: gasolinera

House

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Essential English Phrases for Classroom Interaction

Classroom Language Examples

  • Could you repeat that, please?
  • Could you say that again?
  • Sorry?
  • Pardon?
  • How do you spell it?
  • What does it mean?
  • What does “sneeze” mean?
  • Please be quiet!
  • Well done!
  • Very good!

What is Classroom Language and Why is it Important?

It is the language we use:

  • to give instructions (e.g., “Put your hands up”, “Come to the blackboard”)
  • to deal with spontaneous situations (“Can you close the door, please? It’s very noisy”)
  • for social interaction (“You’re welcome”)
  • to deal
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English Verb Tenses and Culinary Vocabulary

English Verb Tenses Practice

Translate Sentences: Speak

Verb forms: V1=speak (present), V2=spoke (past), V3=spoken (past participle).

  • Se habla inglés. English is spoken (passive – present)
  • Ellas hablarían. They would speak (simple conditional)
  • No fue hablado. It was not spoken (passive – past negative)
  • Yo hablé. I spoke (simple past)
  • Será hablado. It will be spoken (passive – future)
  • ¿Hablarás? Will you speak? (simple future – interrogative)
  • Él no habló. He did not speak (simple past – negative)
  • Ella
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