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Vocabulario en inglés: emociones y ropa

A. Emotions (Emociones)

Afraid (miedo)
Definition: Worried about what might happen, or that something bad will happen.
Example: I'm not afraid to walk this world alone.

Amazed (asombrado)
Definition: Extremely surprised.
Example: She was amazed at how calm she felt after the accident.

Ambition (ambición)
Definition: An earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment.
Example: Too much ambition caused him to be disliked by his friends.

Anger (cólera)
Definition: A strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them.
Example: Public anger at the terrorist killings.

Angry (enfadado)... Continuar leyendo "Vocabulario en inglés: emociones y ropa con definiciones y ejemplos" »

Ejercicios resueltos de examen: junio y julio de 2016

JUNIO 2016 B

1) A-PAR 1-RUSSIA-SIDES b-PAR 2-NEW-CLIMATE

2) 1-F-NORWAY-DOCUMENTS 2-F-WITH-BEDS 3-T-THE NUMBER-MEDITERRANEAN

3) A-BARRACKS b-SEEKERS c-FORMER d-SHELTER

4) 1b 2a 3b

Texto sobre los desafíos de los inmigrantes

In my opinion, immigrants face a wide range of challenges when they arrive in a new country. These challenges include language barriers, cultural differences, and difficulties in finding employment and housing.

Immigrants may also face discrimination and prejudice based on their ethnicity, religion, or country of origin. They may struggle to access healthcare, education, and other services, and may find it challenging to integrate into their new communities.

Many immigrants also... Continuar leyendo "Ejercicios resueltos de examen Cambridge 2016: Inmigración, adicción tecnológica y refugiados" »

Gulliver's Travels: Chapters 1 to 3

Chapters 1 to 3

What did Gulliver arrive in Lilliput?

1. He swam there, after his ship had gone down in a violent storm.

Was Gulliver's first experience of the Lilliputians?

2. When he woke up on the beach, he found himself tied down to the ground. Then he felt and saw about forty Lilliputian men walking up his leg and body to his face.

Did the Lilliputians take Gulliver to their capital?

3. They built a special wooden platform with twenty-two wheels, and one thousand five hundred horses pulled Gulliver on the platform to the capital.

Did the king's officers find anything in Gulliver's pockets?

4. They found two pocket knives, a watch, a comb, a purse with several gold and silver coins, a gun and bullets.

Did the king

Descripción Física y Personalidad

Cabello (Hair)

• Spiky: De punta.
• Light brown: Castaño claro.
• Curly: Rizado.
• Short: Corto.
• Shoulder-length: A la altura de los hombros.
• Dark: Oscuro.
• Blond: Rubio.
• Long: Largo.
• Straight: Liso.
• Fair: Claro.

Personalidad (Personality)

• Stubborn: Cabezón / Testarudo.
• Moody: Temperamental / De humor cambiante.

El Clima y Tiempo Atmosférico (Weather)

• Drizzle: Llovizna / Chispear.
• Rainy: Lluvioso / Llueve.
• Wet: Húmedo / Mojado.
• Showery: De chubascos / Chaparrón.
• Hail: Granizo.
• Cloudy: Nublado.
• Overcast: Muy cubierto / Encapotado.
• Misty: Con neblina / Casi no se ve.
• Foggy: Con niebla densa.
• Thunder: Trueno.
• Breeze: Brisa.
• Windy: Ventoso.
• Gale: Vendaval / Temporal.

Sabores (Flavours)

• Spicy: Picante.
• Bitter: Amargo.
• Tender: Tierno.
• Bland: Soso

Vocabulario y Colocaciones Esenciales en Inglés

Verbos de Acción y Desarrollo Personal

undertake: an analysis, an investigation, a study, a survey, a task

take up: a career, a hobby, a position, a post

overcome: adversity, change, fear, an obstacle, pain, a problem, resistance, a setback, a situation

gain: confidence, experience, insight, knowledge, a qualification, understanding

experience: adversity, change, fear, an obstacle, pain, problems, resistance, a setback, a situation, a shock, a surprise

embark on: a career, a course, a project, a venture

Frases Hechas y Phrasal Verbs (Parte 1)

• try your hand at something (phr)
• put something on hold (phr)
• serve an apprenticeship (phr)
• settle in (phr v)
• take up (phr v)
• have drive and ambition (phr)
• make your own

Acuerdo afirmativo y negativo: so, neither y either

My cousin went to the movie theater yesterday, so did my uncle.

I couldn't talk to the director yesterday, and my colleague couldn't either.

I am not going to work tomorrow. Neither am I.

Your sister can't help you with your homework. I can't either.

I don't want to lose my job. Neither do I.

I have never witnessed anything like this before. Neither has my sister.

I really miss Kate. So do I.

I was so tired after the game. So was I.

I haven't tried Chinese food before. Neither have I.

We meet up with my high school friends once a year, and we do too.

I didn't go to the party. I didn't go either.

She doesn't speak Japanese, and neither does he.

She didn't pass the exam, and he didn't either.

She plays the... Continuar leyendo "Inversiones con so, neither y either en inglés: gramática con ejemplos" »

Introduction to Essay Writing Templates

Nowadays, many people talk about [topic]. Some believe that it has many advantages, while others think it can also bring several disadvantages. It is true that this topic affects our lives in many ways, and opinions are often divided. In this essay, I will discuss both the positive and negative sides of [topic] before giving my own opinion.

The Advantages of the Topic

First of all, one important advantage of [topic] is that [advantage 1]. This can help people to [resultado positivo], which is clearly beneficial. Moreover, another good point is that [advantage 2], because it allows [explicacion o ej]. In addition, [topic] can also improve [third advantage or general benefit], making people’s lives easier... Continuar leyendo "Mastering English Essay Templates for Balanced Arguments and Personal Opinions" »

Phrasal Verbs

Set 1: Phrasal Verbs de Relaciones y Situaciones Cotidianas

1. Understandably, I felt I had let them down.
2. He was told off for hitting.
3. I was brought up by my parents.
4. I had always looked up to him.
5. I don't get on very well.
6. I fell for him immediately.
7. They're always falling out over the silliest things.
8. He still hadn't got over his divorce.

Set 2: Phrasal Verbs con "Come"

1. ...when we came across an old, abandoned cottage.
2. Would you like to come round and watch TV?
3. It came up in the last lesson.
4. I think I'm coming down with the flu.
5. If you come up with a better idea...

Set 3: Práctica de Oraciones con "Come"

1. He's come down with a bad cold.
2. If you come across my red...
3. My promotion came up in the conversation.
4. She'd come up with a brilliant...
5. ...of ours

Diferencias entre inglés US y British

A continuación se recoge el vocabulario con sus equivalentes en inglés americano (US) y británico (British), junto con su traducción al español:

• apartment / flat - piso
• backpack / rucksack - mochila
• bill / note - billete
• can / tin - lata
• checkers / draughts - damas (juego)
• cookie / biscuit - galleta
• crib / cot - cuna
• crosswalk / zebra crossing - paso de cebra
• cellphone / mobile phone - móvil
• candy / sweet - chuchería
• cart / trolley - carro de la compra
• cab / taxi - taxi
• closet / wardrobe - armario
• couch / sofa - sofá
• center / centre - centro
• diaper / nappy - pañal
• drugstore / chemist's - farmacia
• eggplant / aubergine - berenjena
• elevator / lift - ascensor
• eraser / rubber - goma de borrar
• fall / autumn - otoño
• flashlight

Vocabulario y Expresiones Clave

Palabras y expresiones de uso frecuente

overcome difficulties / Succeed in dealing with or controlling problems [superar las dificultades]
remarkable achievement / Very surprising or impressive accomplishment [logro notable]
far-reaching change / Affects many people in an important way
refreshing change / Different and exciting change
subtle change / People would hardly notice

thrive / Become very happy or healthy
turn out / Have a particular result
changeover / Change from one method, system or activity to another
come up against / Encounter, run into, meet [chocarse]
get on with / Go ahead, continue, go on [llevarse bien con]
look back on / Remember, recall, remind [recordar]
miss out on / Lose, miss, waste [perder]
keep