Apuntes, resúmenes, trabajos, exámenes y problemas de Inglés

Identifying Hazards / Identificación de Peligros

Summary / Resumen

A workshop is a hazardous environment. / Un taller es un ambiente peligroso.

The objective of this procedure is to show you how to follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and avoidance. / El objetivo de este procedimiento es mostrarle cómo seguir los procedimientos en el lugar de trabajo para la identificación y evitación de peligros.

Part 1: Preparation and Safety / Preparación y Seguridad

Objective / Objetivo

• Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and avoidance. / Siga los procedimientos del lugar de trabajo para la identificación y evitación de peligros.

Personal Safety / Seguridad Personal (PPE)

Whenever you perform a task in the workshop, you... Continuar leyendo "Essential Safety Protocols: Identifying and Avoiding Hazards in the Workshop Environment" »

Modo Indicativo

Presente

• Presente habitual: Expresa acciones repetidas.
• Presente descriptivo: Alude a hechos reales.
• Presente gnómico: Expresa sentencias o verdades universales.
• Presente histórico: Hechos ocurridos en el pasado.
• Presente narrativo: Se usa en narraciones para describir hechos pasados que se quieren mostrar como si fueran actuales.

Pretérito Imperfecto

Expresa una acción que ocurre en el pasado. Se suele usar en las descripciones.

• Imperfecto con valor reiterativo: Se apoya en algún elemento contextual.
• Imperfecto de cortesía.
• Imperfecto narrativo.

Pretérito Perfecto Simple

Expresa acciones realizadas en una unidad de tiempo pasada y que ya ha terminado para el hablante.

Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto

Expresa una acción pasada realizada... Continuar leyendo "Tiempos Verbales del Español: Usos y Valores de los Modos Indicativo, Subjuntivo e Imperativo" »

The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Rise of Christendom

In the 5th century, the Western Roman Empire collapsed under the pressure of barbarian invasions, fragmenting into several smaller kingdoms. The Church faced a pivotal moment, viewed by some as an apocalyptic event, and by others as a chance for widespread evangelization. The Empire's decline stemmed from both internal and external pressures.

The Birth of Christendom and the Dark Ages of the Church

As barbarian tribes converted to Christianity, often influenced by their rulers, a new era of Christendom emerged. The Pope sought to leverage this situation to restore the unity once held by the Roman Empire. This period saw a close collaboration between political and religious authorities,... Continuar leyendo "From the Fall of Rome to the Reformation: A Journey Through Church History" »

Vocabulario Esencial de Inglés: Términos Clave y Phrasal Verbs

Esta recopilación presenta vocabulario fundamental, phrasal verbs y expresiones comunes, corregidos y optimizados para estudiantes de nivel intermedio y avanzado (B2/C1). Se ha consolidado la lista original, eliminando repeticiones y corrigiendo errores ortográficos y gramaticales en las traducciones.

Lista de Vocabulario y Expresiones

Verbos y Phrasal Verbs

• Afford: permitirse
• Borrow: tomar prestado
• Break down: estropearse
• Break into: entrar a robar en/a
• Disapprove: estar en contra
• Do a search: hacer una búsqueda
• Earn: ganar (dinero)
• Exchange: intercambiar
• Get away: escaparse
• Get back: volver/regresar
• Get by: defenderse
• Get into: entrar en
• Give someone a thrill: entusiasmar/parecer muy emocionante

Reading Comprehension Exercises

The Right to Vote

“Votes for women? What a ridiculous idea!” Answers: B B A C A D B D

Why Bilinguals Are Smarter

Speaking two languages has obvious advantages. Answers: C C B A C A D B

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

A fortnight ago I heard that the English... Answers: D D D A B C D C

How China Is Winning the School Race

China’s education performance. Answers: A C B C C D B B

Why Kids Bully: Because They’re Popular

Mothers tell their children that mean... Answers: C A A C D D A B

Nomophobia: The Biggest Phobia in the World?

We use mobile phones. Answers: A A A B C A A A

The Day I Met the Strange and Inscrutable Steve Jobs

One morning in Paris. Answers: D A A C B D A D

Death Sites: How to Log In Your Afterlife

Lately... Continuar leyendo "English Language Skills Practice: Reading and Listening Comprehension" »

Viajes y Aventuras

Vocabulario Esencial para Viajeros

• Send postcards: Enviar postales
• Meet people: Conocer gente
• Get on a train: Subir a un tren
• Have adventures: Tener aventuras
• Plan a journey: Planear un viaje
• Set off: Partir de viaje
• Get off a coach: Bajarse de un autobús
• Pack a suitcase: Hacer una maleta
• Buy souvenirs: Comprar recuerdos
• Come back home: Regresar a casa
• Arrive: Llegar
• Buy a guidebook: Comprar una guía turística

Vocabulario: Sinónimos

• Terrifying = Frightening: Aterrador
• Delighted = Happy: Encantado/Feliz
• Boiling = Hot: Hirviendo/Muy caliente
• Amazing = Good: Asombroso/Bueno
• Tiny = Small: Diminuto/Pequeño
• Enormous = Big: Enorme/Grande
• Awful = Bad: Horrible/Malo
• Exhausted = Tired: Agotado/Cansado
• Freezing = Cold: Congelado/Muy frío

Indefinidos

Key Business Writings: Unit 7

This section provides essential templates for professional email correspondence related to scheduling and managing business meetings.

1. An Email Requesting a Meeting

Subject: Meeting Request: Discussion of Annual Report

Dear colleagues,

I would like to schedule a meeting to discuss our annual report. I would like to hold the meeting at the Hotel Platería in the conference room on Thursday, 14th January, from 11:00 to 13:00. Please bring all the relevant data on your projects. I hope the time is convenient for you all. Please confirm your attendance or let me know if there are any problems.

Regards,

Francisco Macías
Director of Finance

2. An Email Accepting a Meeting Invitation

Subject: Re: Meeting Request: Discussion

The act of civil construction and engineering includes bridges, roads, canals, airports, dams, and buildings. These are just a few examples of what civil construction and engineering encompasses. Civil engineering is one of the oldest engineering disciplines, following military engineering. It has been an aspect of life since the beginning of human existence. Until modern times, there was no clear distinction between civil engineering and architecture.

Advancements in Building Materials

The use of steel, aluminum, and glass has significantly improved the quality of buildings.

The implementation of concrete with steel bars has enabled the construction of durable, high structures.

Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical engineering has involved various... Continuar leyendo "Civil Engineering: History, Materials, and Earth Dams" »

Essential Phrasal Verbs for English Fluency

Improving your English requires mastering phrasal verbs. Below is a comprehensive list of common expressions, their definitions in English, and their Spanish equivalents to help you communicate more naturally.

Phrasal Verbs List: Part 1

• Grow apart: (Stop being friends) — Distanciarse
• Grow up: (Become an adult) — Crecer, criarse
• Hand sth in: (Submit) — Entregar
• Hand sth over: (Give unwillingly) — Entregar de mala gana
• Hand sth out: (Distribute to a group) — Repartir
• Hang on: (Wait a short time) — Esperar
• Hang out: (Spend time relaxing) — Pasar el rato
• Hang up: (End a phone call) — Colgar
• Hold on: (Wait a short time) — Esperar
• Keep on doing sth: (Continue doing) — Continuar haciendo
• Let sb down:

Ejercicios de Inglés

1. Completa las frases con una palabra adecuada de las siguientes (implícitas en las respuestas).

1. The village needs a hospital and a shopping centre. It's very underdeveloped.
2. Look out of the window. The scenery is beautiful.
3. Always wear a seat belt when you're travelling in a car.
4. If you don't know which sites to visit, look in the guidebook.
5. The flight to France, the stay in the hotel and the tour are part of the package holiday.
6. Memorial Day commemorates soldiers who were killed in wars.
7. I didn't think she would come, but Linda turned up at the party.
8. Every Sunday, my aunts, uncles and cousins come to my house and we have a family get-together.
9. In my family, we give gifts to each other on Christmas Eve, but we don't open them