Chuletas y apuntes de Inglés de Bachillerato y Selectividad

10th Annual Home Gadgets Fair: A Showcase of Innovation and Inspiration

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I had the privilege of attending the 10th Annual Home Gadgets Fair, a remarkable event that brought together technology enthusiasts, homeowners, and industry professionals under one roof. The fair was an exceptional platform for discovering the latest innovations and trends in home gadgets.

The event featured a diverse range of exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge smart home devices, energy-efficient appliances, futuristic kitchen gadgets, and innovative home security systems. From voice-controlled assistants to automated home lighting solutions, the fair truly displayed the potential of technology in transforming our living spaces.

In addition to the impressive exhibits,...

Pride and Prejudice: preguntas por capítulos

Chapter 1

1. Why is there a lot of excitement in the Bennet house on this specific day?
2. Who is Charles Bingley and why is he especially important to Mrs Bennet?
3. Where did the Bennet women finally meet Charles Bingley?
4. How did Mr Bingley act? How did Darcy act?

Chapter 2

1. Describe the differences in character between Elizabeth and Jane.
2. Why did Mrs Bennet refuse to let Jane use the carriage to go to Netherfield Park? What was the result of this?
3. Why did Elizabeth decide to go to Netherfield Park and why did she stay there?
4. How did Darcy's feelings about Elizabeth change during the visit? How do we know that Caroline was jealous?

Chapter 3

1. Who is Mr Collins and why will he inherit everything the Bennets own after

As a teenager, having a strong social media presence can be both advantageous and disadvantageous. On one hand, social media provides a platform for self-expression and creativity, allowing individuals to connect with others who share similar interests. Social media can also be a powerful tool for networking and building professional connections.

However, a strong social media presence can also have negative effects. Social media can be addictive and reduce our productivity. It can also be used for cyberbullying and online harassment, which can have detrimental effects on mental health. Moreover, social media can create a false sense of reality, leading to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.

It's important to find a balance when it comes...

Vocabulari de menjar

FOOD:

barbecue: barbacoa

boil: hervir

bland: soso

creamy: cremós

crunchy: cruixent

dairy: lacti

deep-fried: fregit

delicacy: manjar/delicadesa

fat: greix

fresh: fresc

mild: suau/dolç

pastry: pastís/pasta

pie: pastís

posh: elegant??

rotten: podrit

savoury: saborós

season: sazonar

slice: llesca

smell: olor

smelly: pudent

source: font

spicy: picant

steam: vapor

stew: estofat

tasty: saborós

tender: tendre

tough: dur

texture: textura

tinned: enllaunat

FALSE FRIENDS:

bland: soso

soft: suau

COMMONLY CONFUSED WORDS:

affect: afectar

effect: efecte

Verbs frasals

PHRASAL VERBS

carry out: dur a terme

grow out of: fer-se massa gran per a

make up: maquillar-se/inventar

miss out: perdre's

mix up: confondre

put somebody off: desanimar algú

roll off: rodolar

turn out: resultar

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Ejercicios de Vocabulario sobre el Crimen

1. The following sentences do not make sense. Correct them by replacing the words in bold with words in bold from another sentence. (10 × 1 = 10 points)

1. He was fined a serious crime. Charged with
2. He tried to go straight my bag. Grab
3. He lost a lot of money because of breeding. Gambling
4. Put your phones away - it's guilty to take pictures here. Forbidden
5. He insists he's not charged with, but I don't believe he's innocent. Guilty
6. They're trying to forbidden and stay away from a life of crime. Go straight
7. Nobody was hurt during the gambling. Robbery
8. I was concerned for returning the library book a month late. Fined
9. My family has been robbery horses for generations. Breeding
10. Don't worry. There's no reason to be grab.

Vocabulari en anglès: feina, personalitat, aparença i expressions

Feina i formació

apply for a place → sol·licitar una plaça

appoint → designar

become an apprentice → convertir-se en aprenent

commission someone to do something → encarregar alguna cosa

full-time job → treball a temps complet

graduate from → graduar-se

homeless shelter → alberg per a persones sense sostre

internship → pràctiques

low paid → mal pagat

mentor an intern → assessorar

part-time job → treball a temps parcial

permanent position → posició permanent

placement → col·locació

supervise → supervisar

someone takes on → algú assumeix

temporary job → treball temporal

turn down → rebutjar

tutor someone → tutelar algú

unpaid → no remunerat

volunteer...

Relative Clauses

Mixed Conditional Sentences

Past Condition … Present Result: To express that if something had been different in the past, there would be a present result.

If we hadn't missed our flight, we would be in London now.

If + past perfect, would + infinitive

Order of Adjectives

Determiner, opinion, size, shape, age, colour, origin, material, purpose, noun.

I Wish / If Only

a. I wish / If only + simple past: When we want something to be different in the present. Example:

I wish / If only he called me. (Tant de bó ell em truqués.)

b. I wish / If only + past perfect: When we regret something in the past. Example:

I wish / If only I hadn't met you. (Ojalá no te hubiera conocido.)

c. I wish / If only + conditional: To complain about a thing or...

Ejercicios de escritura en inglés: correos y cartas profesionales

Writing N1: Write an e-mail introducing your company to a new employee

Dear Mr. Suarez,

Welcome to Microsoft Corporation, your new company. Before you start working here, I would like to give you some tips, instructions and information that I think you need to know.

First of all, I would like to describe to you the spaces our building is divided into. On the first floor you will find the Human Resources and Marketing departments, the second and third floors for the company's engineers, and the top floor for the company's administration and management. In these departments you will find the different CEOs of each specific part of the company. Yours, William James, is located in office...

Lista de Verbos Irregulares en Inglés

Aprende las formas en infinitivo, pasado simple (Past Simple) y su correspondiente significado en español.

Woody Allen: A Cinematic Legacy

Woody Allen is an American filmmaker, comedian, and actor known for his distinctive blend of humor and introspection in films such as "Annie Hall," "Manhattan," and "Midnight in Paris."

Born on December 1, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, Allen began his career as a comedy writer and stand-up comedian before transitioning to filmmaking in the 1960s. He has since directed over 50 films and won four Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay.

Allen's archives include a vast collection of films, plays, books, and essays that explore the human condition with humor and insight. While he has faced controversy and criticism over his personal life, Allen continues to work on new projects and explore new creative avenues in...