English Vocabulary and Grammar Guide
Unit 1: Accessories
Vocabulary
- Bracelet
- Dyed hair
- Earring
- Glasses
- Make-up
- Necklace
- Piercings
- Ring
- Sunglasses
- Tattoo
Unit 2: Cityscapes
Vocabulary
- Bridge
- Factory
- Block of flats
- Motorway
- Car park
- Railway
- Traffic light
- Street lamp
- Advertisement
- Recycling bin
- Post box
- Pavement
Adjectives
- Bad – Terrible
- Beautiful – Gorgeous
- Big – Enormous
- Cold – Freezing
- Dirty – Filthy
- Good – Fantastic
- Hot – Boiling
- Hungry – Starving
- Small – Tiny
Unit 3: The Senses
Vocabulary
- Sight: vista (eyes, sight, look, blind)
- Hearing: oído (ears, sound, listen, soundless)
Underway Replenishment (UNREP) at Sea
Definitions
Supply Unit (Replenishment Unit)
A group of vessels composed of providers, recipients, and rescue support.
Ship Control (Control Ship)
The vessel that controls the operation of the RAS unit.
Ship Guide (Unit Guide)
The vessel that maintains the course and speed for the approach and ensures other vessels approach safely.
Approaching Ship
The vessel that makes the approach.
Supplier Ship (Delivering Ship)
The vessel that initiates the maneuver.
Receiving Ship
The recipient of the maneuver.
Provider
Read MoreAncient Greek Art and Architecture
General Historical Context: Ancient Greece
Hellas
Ancient Greece, also known as Hellas, was a collection of independent city-states (poleis) rather than a unified country. These city-states shared a common culture and territory, encompassing the coasts of Turkey, parts of the Black Sea, Southern Italy, Sicily, and Southern Spain.
Major Greek Cities
Some of the most prominent Greek city-states included Sparta, Athens, Corinth, Thebes, Miletus, and Olympia.
Historical Phases
- Minoan Civilization (2500-1500
The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
Laguerre CIVIL (July 18, 1936 – April 1, 1939)
In 1936, major contradictions within Spanish society led to the greatest tragedy of contemporary Spain: the Civil War. The process of reforms initiated by the Second Republic was truncated by the reaction of the classes that saw their privileges threatened. There was a clash between two conceptions of the world: democracy and fascist authoritarianism. It had international impact and led to the victory of the most reactionary sectors that created a military
Read MoreThe Spanish Civil War: A Concise Overview
The Coup and the Start of the Civil War
On July 17, 1936, a military uprising began in Spanish Africa and quickly spread to the mainland. The rebels found success in rural and conservative areas of Spain, while the industrialized and developed regions largely resisted.
The uprising failed to consolidate its power and devolved into a civil war between two sides:
- The Rebels: A conglomerate of military personnel, landowners, and business owners. They were monarchists, members of right-wing parties, and
The Second Spanish Republic: Politics, Society, and Reform
The Second Spanish Republic (1931-1936)
The Provisional Government and its Challenges
The Second Spanish Republic began with the formation of a provisional government led by Niceto Alcalá Zamora. This government faced numerous challenges, including:
- Defining the political direction of the Republic, navigating between the left (Socialists, Communists, Anarchists) and the right (Monarchists, Traditionalists, Regionalists).
- Addressing the socio-economic inequalities prevalent in Spain, particularly the
Prehistory: The Dawn of Humanity
What is Prehistory?
Prehistory is the earliest stage of human history, spanning from the appearance of our first ancestors approximately 5 million years ago to the invention of writing around 5,000 years ago. The defining characteristic of prehistory is the absence of written records. It is broadly divided into three periods: the Paleolithic, the Neolithic, and the Age of Metals.
Studying Prehistory
Our knowledge of prehistory comes from surviving remnants, primarily fossils. Fossils are the preserved
Read MoreEnglish Vocabulary Units 1-7: Environment, Crime, and More
Unit 1: Memory & Feelings
Memory
- Appointment: cita
- Calendar:
- Diary:
- Forget:
- Learn by heart: aprender de memoria
- Memorize:
- Memory:
- Mind: mente
- Recall:
- Record:
- Remember:
- Remind:
Feelings
- Amazed:
- Angry:
- Astonished: asombrado
- Cross: cruzar
- Delighted: encantado
- Devastated: devastado
- Frightened:
- Furious:
- Glad: alegre
- Heartbroken: desconsolado
- Pleased: satisfecho
- Scared:
- Surprised:
- Terrified:
- Thrilled: emocionado
- Upset: trastornado
Unit 2: Environment
- Bottle bank:
- Carbon footprint:
- Dump: vertedero
- Environment:
- Get rid of: deshacerse
Tuberculosis & Cystic Fibrosis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis & Treatment
Tuberculosis (TB)
Epidemiology
- 1/3 of the world population is infected
- 8.8 million new cases annually
- Mostly in developing countries
- MDR-TB and XDR-TB are increasing due to poor treatment (not following protocols)
Etiology
Causative Agents:
- Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
- Other: M. Bovis, M. Africanum, M. Microti
Transmission:
- Airborne particles spread from people with active TB
- Risk factors: Overcrowded areas
Clinical Presentation
Active Disease
- 10% of immunocompetent individuals with latent TB become active
- 90% of
The Age of Imperialism: European Colonial Expansion and Its Impact
The Scramble for Africa and the Rise of Imperialism
European Colonial Expansion
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, European powers engaged in a period of intense colonial expansion, known as the “Scramble for Africa.” This period saw European nations rapidly expand their empires, driven by economic, political, and social factors.
European Occupation of Africa
- Great Britain occupied Egypt, Sudan, South Africa, and an enclave on the Gulf of Guinea’s east coast.
- Portugal occupied Angola and