Mastering English Grammar: Units 7 & 8 – Vocabulary & Usage
Unit 7
Vocabulary: Positive and Negative Descriptions
Convenient – Inconvenient (Conveniente) / Effective – Ineffective (Eficaz) / Significant – Insignificant (Significativo) / Eventful – Uneventful (Agitado) / Creative – Uncreative (Criativo) / Conventional – Unconventional (Convencional) / Imaginative – Unimaginative (Imaginativo) / Successful – Unsuccessful (Bem sucedido)
Grammar: So and Such
Use so and such with an adjective to make the adjective stronger.
so + adjective: It was so creative. / It
Read MoreCollectivist Theories: Marxism, Anarchism, and Statism
Collectivist Theories
The man is only part of a whole that is society. The individual is an abstraction and has no value in itself.
Marx and Communism
The man is a completely material being, which differs from the rest of nature by transforming this activity.
The main thing is man’s work, and the essence of social life is the mode of production, the economic structure, which is the infrastructure of life and human society.
If man is alienated (inhuman) in its basic structure, the other aspects
Read MoreKey Metrics and Strategies for Digital Marketing Success
1. Identifying Qualified Users for a Company
Indicators of user qualification:
- Behavior: User is looking at pricing plans.
- Nationality (language): User’s language preferences.
2. Understanding DAU, WAU, and MAU
- Daily Active User (DAU): The number of users who interact with your page in one day.
- Weekly Active User (WAU): The number of users who interact with your page in seven days.
- Monthly Active User (MAU): The number of users who interact with your page in thirty days.
3. Churned Users
A churned user is
Read MoreSculpture Through the Ages: Renaissance, Neoclassicism, and Baroque
Renaissance Sculpture
The Renaissance spirit found inspiration in antiquity, seeking models that reflected shared ideals, human dignity, and the concept of humanity as the center of the universe. This era valued courage, emotion, balance, and the development of strong personalities, contrasting with the humility and sacrifice emphasized during the Middle Ages.
Quattrocento (15th Century)
Italian sculpture during the Quattrocento primarily utilized marble and bronze. There was a renewed interest in
Read MoreEnhancing English Language Learning: Motivation & Strategies
Enhancing English Language Learning: Motivation & Strategies
Regarding attainment targets, negotiating nuclei or centers of interest with students is beneficial. Concerning socio-cultural aspects, we can transition from proposed topics to developing conceptual knowledge, such as critically analyzing attitudes proposed by legislation. Consequently, content organization should pivot on activities or tasks, allowing students to express preferences for activity types and skills to be developed.
Methodological
Read MoreArgentina’s Population Dynamics: Growth, Distribution, and Aging
Argentina’s Population Dynamics
Slow population growth implies both an increase and a decline in population, comprised of natural growth and migration. If births outweigh deaths, growth will be positive. It is also influenced by the demographic character of the area. The volume and the rate at which crests occur are related to population changes in composition by age, sex, occupation, education, and origin. Argentina is a country of slow growth:
- Population growth gradually decreases.
- The low birth
Essential Vocabulary: Illnesses, Clothes, Travel, and More
Essential Vocabulary
Illnesses
Illnesses: Cough (Tos), Rash (Sarpullido), Temperature (Fiebre), Sunburn (Quemadura Sol), Sneezing (Estornudar), Swollen (Hinchado), Hurts (Dolor), Bleeding (Hemorragia), Diarrhea (Diarrea), Fainted (Desmayado), Blister (Ampolla), Flu (Gripe), Dizzy (Maredo)
Clothes
Clothes: Loose (Suelto), Tight (Ajustado), Hooded (Con Capucha), Long-sleeved (Manga Larga), Polo Neck (Cuello Pato), Sleeveless (Sin Mangas), V-neck (Cuello V), Checked (A Cuadros), Patterned (Estampado),
Read MoreEconomic Crises and Globalization: Impact and Risks
The Great Recession and Its Aftermath
Crisis. Since the oil crisis in 1973, the world has experienced numerous crises. The most recent, which began in 2008 and is only now subsiding, is known as “The Great Recession.” This crisis was particularly severe.
The Recession originated in the United States following the collapse of Lehman Brothers. It was triggered by failures in economic regulation, crimes committed by banks, and overvalued financial products. The subsequent decline in subprime mortgages
Read MoreA Concise Overview of Roman Art and Architecture
Roman Art and Architecture
Roman art and architecture assimilated and incorporated multiple elements from Etruscan and Greek traditions, as well as from the architecture of conquered territories.
Rationality and order were key principles in all Roman buildings, as emphasized by Vitruvius.
Materials used included marble, brick, opus latericium, stone, clay molding, and concrete, often covered with stone slabs and opus caementicium.
Architectural Orders
The Romans adapted the Greek orders, creating two
Read MoreDomestic Abuse: Causes, Types, and Warning Signs
Reasons Why Crime Is Often Hidden from the Police
Contributes (C) or Inhibits (I)
- The victim usually feels shame, which is difficult to overcome.
- Both women and men can be abusers, but typically the violence that is reported has the man as the abuser and the woman as the victim.
- Many people still consider it a private matter and don’t want legal solutions.
- Some people still believe that the victim deserves it (because she did, said, or wore something that made her deserve it).
- Some people still believe