Chuletas y apuntes de Inglés de Bachillerato y Selectividad

No necessites un títol universitari per tenir èxit

Introducció: Molta gent pensa que anar a la universitat és l'única manera d'arribar a tenir èxit a la vida. Però avui dia hi ha moltes maneres diferents de construir un bon futur, i no totes necessiten un títol universitari.

Desenvolupament: Per una banda, anar a la universitat t'ajuda a aprendre més sobre una matèria concreta, conèixer gent nova i aconseguir una bona feina. Algunes professions, com ser metge o mestre, requereixen un títol. A més, les persones amb un títol universitari sovint guanyen més diners.

Per altra banda, molta gent té èxit sense anar a la universitat. Alguns cursen formació professional i troben bones feines com a electricistes, mecànics o perruquers....

Ropa y accesorios

accessory (accesorio)
casual (casual)
chunky (voluminoso)
elegant (elegante)
fitted (entallado)
high heels (tacones altos)
loose-fitting (holgado)
low-waisted (tiro bajo)
patterned (estampado)
piercing (piercing)
plain (liso)
sportswear (ropa deportiva)
stripped (a rayas)
stylish (con estilo)
tattoo (tatuaje)
trend (tendencia)
vintage (vintaje)

Adjetivos compuestos

Descripción general

average-sized (tamaño medio)
badly dressed (mal vestido)
brightly coloured (de colores vivos)
clean-shaven (bien afeitado)
dark-haired (pelo oscuro)
fast-thinking (pensamiento rápido)
friendly looking (de aspecto amable)
full-length (largo completo)
knee-length (hasta las rodillas)
heavily built (complexión fuerte)
loose-lifting (levantamiento flojo)
middle-aged (mediana...

Salud: “Is fast food to blame for the rise in obesity?”

Introducción

In recent years, the rise in obesity has become a major concern for many countries. One of the most debated reasons for this issue is the widespread availability of fast food. Some people argue that fast food is the main cause of obesity, while others believe there are other factors involved.

One side of the argument

On the one hand, there are strong reasons why fast food is considered a major contributor to obesity. Fast food is typically high in calories, sugar, and unhealthy fats, all of which can lead to weight gain if consumed in excess. For example, a study showed that people who eat fast food regularly are more likely to have higher body mass indexes (BMIs). Additionally,...

Professional Correspondence

Job Application Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the internship position I saw advertised on your website last week. I am currently an undergraduate student in Business Administration and I am very interested in gaining practical experience in a professional environment.

My academic background has helped me develop strong organizational and interpersonal skills. I have also worked part-time, which taught me how to multitask and manage responsibilities efficiently. I enjoy learning and I always try to think outside the box when solving problems.

This position seems like a great opportunity to learn on the job and grow within a company. I believe I would be a motivated and reliable member of your staff.

I...

Gramática Inglesa: Ejercicios y Transformaciones con Ejemplos

A continuación encontrarás las principales estructuras gramaticales del inglés, cada una con un ejemplo de transformación para facilitar su comprensión.

1. Active to Passive (Voz activa a voz pasiva)

Ejemplo: My relatives have worn thousands of costumes for years.
→ Thousands of costumes have been worn for years by my relatives.

2. Relative Clauses (who, which, where, whose, when, why)

Pronombres relativos: quién, cuál, dónde, cuyo, cuándo, por qué.

Ejemplo: Susan will move to my neighbourhood next May. She is very smart and cute.
→ Susan, who is very smart and cute, will move to my neighbourhood next May.

3. Reported Speech (Statements, orders, questions & special verbs)

1. Una tragèdia breu i sombría
   Macbeth és una de les obres més curtes de Shakespeare. És molt seriosa i té una atmosfera fosca i inquietant.
   
   

2. Temes principals: ambició i poder
   La història tracta de com el desig excessiu de poder (ambició) pot portar les persones a cometre actes perversos.
   
   

3. Destí i profecies
   Les bruixes parlen del futur. Les seves paraules fan que Macbeth cregui que està destinat a ser rei.
   
   

4. Culpa i ment
   Macbeth i la seva esposa se senten culpables després de cometre actes perversos. Aquesta culpa els fa sentir por i actuar de manera estranya.
   
   

5. Context polític
   L'obra es va escriure en una època en què la gent es preocupava pels reis i per qui tenia dret a governar. Mostra què passa quan aquest ordre es trenca.
   
   

6. Macbeth és un

Present Perfect, Relative Pronouns and Phrasal Verbs: English Grammar Exercises

1. Write sentences with the Present Perfect and since or for (4 pts)

1. She has worked as a nurse since 2018.
2. We have known each other for a long time.

2. Write sentences with the Present Perfect and already, just, yet (6 pts)

3. They haven't arrived at the airport yet.

4. He has just cleaned the kitchen — it looks great!

5. We have already bought the tickets, so let's go in.

3. Write sentences with the Present Perfect and ever or never (4 pts)

6. Have you ever tried sushi before?
7. I have never heard anything so strange!

4. Correct the mistakes in the sentences (8 pts)

Is Tom yet called his parents?
→ Has Tom called his parents yet?

Have you never saw this movie?
→...

Vocabulario en inglés con traducción al español

A continuación encontrarás una lista de palabras y expresiones en inglés con su traducción al español, organizadas por temas para facilitar su aprendizaje.

Adjetivos

• Appalling - Horrible
• Bad-mannered - Maleducado
• Broad-minded - De mente abierta
• Gripping - Fascinante
• Hilarious - Divertidísimo
• Outdated - Obsoleto
• Secluded - Aislado
• Remarkable - Notable
• Widespread - Extendido
• Wealthy / Well-off - Adinerado

Verbos y expresiones verbales

• Own up - Confesar
• Ideas come out / emerge - Las ideas surgen
• Daydream - Soñar despierto
• Get stuck - Atascarse
• Dream up / come up with new ideas - Inventar nuevas ideas
• Stimulate - Estimular
• Boost creativity - Potenciar la creatividad
• Follow it through - Llevarlo hasta el final
• Stick