Apuntes, resúmenes, trabajos, exámenes y problemas de Inglés

Vocabulario: Delitos y Terminología Legal

Delitos y Acciones Ilegales

• Burgle: robar en una casa.
• Fare-dodge: colarse (en el transporte).
• Drop litter: tirar basura.
• Mug: atracar.
• Pickpocket: robar carteras.
• Pirate: piratear.
• Push (drugs): trapichear con droga.
• Rob: robar.
• Shoplift: robar en las tiendas.
• Smuggle: introducir de contrabando.
• Speed: superar el límite de velocidad.
• Steal: robar.
• Tout: vender en la reventa.
• Vandalize: dañar, destrozar.

Procesos Judiciales

• Accuse sb of: acusar a alguien de.
• Acquit sb of: absolver a alguien de.
• Arrest sb for: detener a alguien por.
• Charge sb with: acusar a alguien formalmente de.
• Convict sb of: condenar a alguien por.
• Court: tribunal.
• Defendant: acusado/a.
• Evidence: pruebas.
• Fine: multa.
• Fine sb for: multar a alguien por.

Estructuras Básicas de Oraciones

• Afirmativa: Sujeto + (forma conjugada del) Verbo
• Negativa: Sujeto + Auxiliar + Not + (forma base del) Verbo
• Interrogativa: Auxiliar + Sujeto + (forma base del) Verbo

Tiempos Verbales

Present Simple

Auxiliares: Do / Does

Uso: Acciones habituales, verdades generales, horarios.

Indicadores temporales: Adverbios de frecuencia (always, often, sometimes, never, usually), in + tiempo (e.g., in the morning).

Present Continuous

Auxiliares: Is / Are / Am + Verbo en -ing

Uso: Acciones realizándose en este momento, futuro cercano programado (agenda).

Indicadores temporales: now, at the moment, today.

Past Simple

Auxiliar: Did

Uso: Acciones pasadas y terminadas, acciones habituales del pasado.

Indicadores temporales: last (e.g., last

Ejercicios de Redacción y Expresión Escrita en Inglés

A continuación, se presenta una serie de textos corregidos y optimizados, abarcando desde relatos personales y familiares hasta propuestas formales, ideales para la práctica y mejora de la expresión escrita en inglés.

Biografía Familiar

Conoce a Barbara Yohanca

Barbara Yohanca is my mother, an extraordinary 47-year-old woman whom I deeply admire. She is a remarkably talented professional who successfully combines two completely different worlds: she is both a highly successful lawyer and an incredibly creative designer. Her unique ability to solve complex problems with a smile is truly inspiring.

Throughout her life, she has perfectly balanced the precise logic of the legal field with... Continuar leyendo "Ejercicios de Escritura en Inglés: Biografías, Ensayos y Correos Electrónicos" »

Ejercicios Prácticos de Gramática Inglesa Avanzada (Nivel B2 - C1)

Pon a prueba tus conocimientos sobre tiempos verbales, estructuras causativas, voz pasiva y transformación de frases clave (Key Word Transformations) con estas actividades resueltas.

Ejercicio 1: Formas Verbales, Pasivas y Causativas

Completa los espacios en blanco con la forma verbal adecuada según el contexto de cada oración.

OPINION ESSAY: EARLY BIRDS VS NIGHT OWLS

I am an early bird because I like waking up very early in the morning. I usually get up at six o’clock and eat breakfast with my family. I feel very good in the morning because my mind is more active than in the afternoon.

After that, I sometimes go for a walk or I do exercise at home. In the morning I can study or do my homework with more concentration. I like this time because it is calm and quiet, and I can do many things.

Also, being an early bird has many advantages. I can finish my homework early and have more free time for hobbies or playing outside. But sometimes it is difficult because I get very tired in the evening and I can’t stay up late with my friends or watch TV.

In my opinion, being... Continuar leyendo "Early Birds vs Night Owls: Opinion and For and Against Essays on Chronotypes" »

Reflexión sobre la Ganadería Intensiva

La ganadería intensiva, ¿es buena? ¿Es mala? Da tu opinión e intenta convencer al lector. (140 palabras):

In my opinion, intensive farming has more disadvantages than advantages. It is true that it produces large amounts of meat, milk, and eggs at low prices, but the cost for animals and the environment is too high. In many intensive farms, animals live in small spaces and in unnatural conditions. This can cause them stress and diseases.

Moreover, this type of farming causes a lot of pollution. It produces gases that contribute to climate change and uses enormous amounts of water and food. It can also affect human health because antibiotics are sometimes used excessively.

Some people defend intensive... Continuar leyendo "Prácticas de Redacción y Textos Argumentativos en Inglés" »

Ejercicios de Inglés: Condicionales, Wish y If Only

A continuación encontrarás una serie de ejercicios para practicar vocabulario, condicionales y las estructuras wish e if only.

1. Complete the text

1. Collided
2. Ensure
3. Safety Features
4. Famous for
5. Be on the safe side
6. At stake
7. Endanger

2. Complete the text

1. Aware of
2. Run the risk
3. Tripping
4. Ensure
5. Slipping
6. Catching fire
7. Knock over
8. Burn

3. Complete 4 words

1. Massive
2. Distraction
3. Collision
4. Risky
5. Concerned

4. Complete 4 words

1. Collision
2. Endanger
3. Distracted
4. Dangerously
5. Massive
6. Distraction

5. Complete the sentences

1. Would drive
2. Hadn't spent
3. Hadn't fallen
4. Will protect
5. Finish
6. Would stop
7. Will fix

6. Read the text

1. If you think cricket is a safe sport,... Continuar leyendo "Ejercicios de Inglés: Condicionales, Wish y If Only con Soluciones" »

VOCABULARIO

Scheduling meeting:

• accept = aceptar
• attend = asistir
• break = descanso
• busy = ocupado
• check your calendar = revisar el calendario
• confirm = confirmar
• convenient = conveniente
• decline = rechazar
• dial = marcar un número
• equipment = equipo
• free = libre
• give / deliver a presentation = hacer / dar una presentación
• hold a meeting = tener / celebrar una reunión
• invite attendees = invitar a los asistentes
• make arrangements = hacer los preparativos
• microphone = micrófono
• remotely = remotamente
• schedule = programar / agenda
• screen = pantalla
• share the agenda = compartir el programa
• sharp = ser puntual / hora exacta
• take place = tener lugar

Rescheduling meeting:

• appointment = cita
• technical problems = problemas técnicos
• arrange = organizar
• cancel = cancelar
• feel

Some people prefer to send their children to state schools, while others believe it is better to choose private schools. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Ventajas y Desventajas de los Colegios Privados

On the one hand, private schools are more expensive. However, teachers are often more attentive to what the children are doing. Also, private schools usually have limited places.

Ventajas y Desventajas de los Colegios Públicos

On the other hand, in state schools, parents don't have to pay monthly fees. Although students may not receive the same level of individual attention, all children can attend because there are, generally, unlimited places.

Conclusión: ¿Colegios Públicos o Privados?

In conclusion, although there are many... Continuar leyendo "Ventajas y Desventajas de los Colegios Privados y Públicos: Una Comparativa" »