Chuletas y apuntes de Inglés de Secundaria

Memorable Concert Experiences in the Canary Islands

Bad Gyal and Tokischa: An Unprecedented Night in Tenerife

Original Writing (English)

It's been two months since I attended the most thrilling concert of my life in Tenerife, where Bad Gyal and Tokischa performed together. The energy they brought to the stage was unprecedented. For months, I had been anticipating this event, and it exceeded my expectations.

Bad Gyal sang her hit songs with an infectious passion that made everyone dance. Tokischa, with her unique style, captivated us all. Their performance created an unforgettable experience, the stage awash with vibrant lights and colors. I took loads of photos and videos, souvenirs of a night I'll never forget. The excitement of that concert still... Continuar leyendo "Thrilling Live Music: Bad Gyal, Tokischa, and Quevedo Concert Reviews from the Canary Islands" »

English Vocabulary Essentials: Topic 1

Key Vocabulary for Reading Comprehension

• Despite: a pesar de
• Educational campaigns: campañas educativas
• To warn: advertir
• Damage: harm; detrimental effects / daño, efectos negativos
• Intoxication: intoxicación etílica, borrachera
• Abuse: consumo excesivo
• Pursuit: search, chase / búsqueda, persecución
• Drunkenness: borrachera, embriaguez
• In turn: a su vez
• Alcohol-free: sin alcohol
• Bond: close connection that people have with each other / vínculo (e.g., group bonding opportunities: ocasiones de establecer vínculos de pertenencia a un grupo)
• Alcohol markets: empresas de bebidas alcohólicas
• Void: emptiness / vacío (e.g., in filling this void: a la hora de llenar este vacío)
• Subjected: sometidos
• To promote: help, encourage

Temps Verbals del Passat en Anglès

Past Simple

• Afirmatiu: I played
• Interrogatiu: Did you play?
• Negatiu: I didn't play

Usos:

• Accions que van acabar en el passat.
• Rutines del passat.

Past Continuous

• Afirmatiu: I was playing
• Interrogatiu: Were you playing?
• Negatiu: I wasn't playing

Usos:

• Concretar un moment passat del temps.
• Accions interrompudes.

Past Perfect (havia jugat)

• Afirmatiu: I had played
• Interrogatiu: Had you played?
• Negatiu: I hadn't played

Usos:

• Accions acabades abans d'un moment del passat.
• Accions que van passar abans d'una altra acció del passat.

Past Perfect Continuous (havia estat jugant)

• Afirmatiu: I had been playing
• Interrogatiu: Had you been playing?
• Negatiu: I hadn't been playing

Usos: Mateixos usos que el Present Perfect Continuous però referits... Continuar leyendo "Guia de Passats i Verbs Modals en Anglès (Català)" »

Vocabulario Esencial de Esquí en Inglés

1. Material/Equipamiento (Equipment)

1.1. Esquíes (Skis)

1.1.1. Fijaciones (Bindings)

• Talonera del esquí (Heel Binding)
• Puntera (Toe Binding)

1.1.2. Espátula (Shovel)

1.1.3. Patín (Waist)

1.1.4. Punta (Tip)

1.1.5. Cola (Tail)

1.1.6. Canto (Edge)

1.1.7. Freno (Ski Brake)

1.2. Botas (Ski Boots)

• Velcro (Power Strap)
• Ganchos (Clips)
• Canting (Cuff Adjuster)
• Carcasa (Outer Shell)
• Botín (Inner Boot)

1.3. Bastones (Ski Poles)

• Empuñadura (Grip/Handle)
• Correa (Wrist Strap)
• Punta (Tip)
• Roseta (Basket)

2. Ropa (Clothes)

• Camiseta Térmica (Thermal Shirt)
• Mallas Térmicas (Thermal Pants)
• Calcetines (Ski Socks)
• Jersey/Polar (Sweater/Fleece)
• Pantalones de Esquí (Ski Pants)
• Cazadora (Ski Jacket)
• Chaqueta Ligera (Light Ski Jacket)
• Guantes (

Kitchen Appliances and Tools

la cocina (kitchen)- the room where food is prepared

el refrigerador/la nevera (fridge)- where food and drinks are kept cold

el congelador (freezer)- where food is kept frozen for a long time

el lavaplatos (dishwasher)- where dirty dishes, glasses, and cutlery are washed

la estufa/la cocina (stove)- food is cooked on top of this

el horno (oven)- where food is typically prepared at 350° degrees

el horno de microondas/el micro (microwave)- used to heat or cook something quickly

la parrilla (grill)- where you cook food over a fire in the patio

Food and Ingredients

los comestibles (groceries)- the formal word for food

los condimentos (condiments)- gives flavor to food

los ingredientes (ingredients)

la receta familiar (family recipe)

Unit 1: Past Simple

The Past Simple expresses actions that occurred and finished at a specific time in the past, or actions that were happening at a specific moment.

• Affirmative: Subject + verb (second form)
• Negative: Subject + didn't + base verb
• Interrogative: Did + subject + base verb

Used To

• Affirmative: Subject + used to + base verb
• Negative: Subject + didn't use to + base verb
• Interrogative: Did + subject + use to + base verb

Past Continuous

The Past Continuous expresses actions that were in progress in the past (prolonged actions).

• Affirmative: Subject + was/were + verb-ing (I/He/She/It - was; You/We/They - were)
• Negative: Subject + wasn't/weren't + verb-ing
• Interrogative: Was/Were + subject + verb-ing

Unit 2: Present Perfect Simple

The Present Perfect

Vocabulario Esencial de Inglés

• dive - tirarse de cabeza
• accommodation - alojamiento
• dream - soñar
• build a campfire - hacer una hoguera
• encourage - animar a
• campsite - camping
• follow - seguir (a)
• find a ride - encontrar a alguien
• hide - esconder(se)
• go backpacking - hacer senderismo con mochila / ir de mochilero
• lead - dirigir
• pack my bag - hacer mi maleta
• locate - localizar
• plan a route - planificar una ruta
• notice - ver / darse cuenta
• put up a tent - montar una tienda de campaña
• organise - organizar
• set out - salir / partir
• overcome - superar
• signpost - poste indicador
• quit - abandonar / dejar
• sleeping bag - saco de dormir
• search - buscar
• spend the night - pasar la noche
• share - compartir
• trail - camino / sendero
• sink - hundirse
• survive - sobrevivir

Gramática: El

Vocabulario Esencial en Inglés

Comida y Nutrición

• Baked: Asado/a, al horno
• Boiled: Hervido/a, cocido/a
• Calories: Calorías
• Carbohydrates: Carbohidratos
• Cooked: Cocinado/a; caliente
• Fat: Grasa
• Fresh: Fresco/a
• Fried: Frito/a
• Frozen: Congelado/a, helado/a
• Healthy: Sano/a, saludable
• Mineral: Mineral
• Protein: Proteína/s
• Raw: Crudo/a
• Salty: Salado/a
• Sour: Amargo/a, ácido/a, agrio/a
• Spicy: Picante; muy condimentado/a
• Sweet: Dulce
• Tasty: Sabroso/a, apetitoso/a, rico/a
• Vitamin: Vitamina
• Wholemeal: Integral

Partes del Cuerpo

• Ankle: Tobillo
• Back: Espalda
• Bone: Hueso
• Brain: Cerebro
• Chin: Barbilla
• Elbow: Codo
• Heart: Corazón
• Intestines: Intestinos
• Knee: Rodilla
• Lung: Pulmón
• Neck: Cuello
• Rib: Costilla
• Shoulder: Hombro
• Spine: Columna vertebral, espina dorsal
• Thumb: (Dedo) pulgar
• Toe: Dedo

The Napoleonic Era and the French Revolution

The Napoleonic Empire at its Height (1811)

1. The map on the right shows the extent of the Napoleonic Empire at its height in 1811. Look at it and answer the questions in your notebook.

(The following points refer to the map exercise, classifying territories based on their status relative to the Empire):

• A. Independent Territories: Portugal, Ireland, and Great Britain.
• B. Territories Incorporated into France: France, Holland, Etruria, Illyrian Provinces, and Papal States.
• C. Satellite States: Spain, Westphalia, Confederation of the Rhine, Switzerland, Kingdom of Italy, and Kingdom of Naples.
• D. Major Independent Powers: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Prussia, Austria, and Russia.
• E. Location of Major Resistance:

Esta guía te ayudará a comprender y utilizar correctamente los tiempos verbales en inglés, así como el reported speech. ¡Comencemos!

Tiempos Verbales en Inglés

Will: Futuro Simple

Will: Se utiliza para hablar de un futuro lejano, predicciones o deseos, y para decisiones que se toman en el momento de hablar.

Going to: Futuro Intencional

Going to: Se utiliza para expresar una intención o un plan futuro. Ejemplo: I am going to buy food. (Voy a comprar comida).

Present Continuous: Acciones en Curso

Present Continuous: Se forma con is/are + verbo terminado en -ing. Se usa para acciones que están ocurriendo en el momento. Ejemplo: I am walking five hours. (Estoy caminando cinco horas).

Present Simple: Hábitos y Rutinas

Present Simple: El verbo se... Continuar leyendo "Dominando el Inglés: Guía Práctica de Tiempos Verbales y Reported Speech" »