Key Facts About Historical Figures: Einstein, Curie, King, Pankhurst, Gates, and Berners-Lee
Key Facts About Historical Figures
Albert Einstein
- Why was the teacher angry with Einstein? He fell asleep.
- Why did Einstein find school boring? He wasn’t stimulated.
- What did Einstein do to pass the time at the patent office? He wrote a number of scientific papers.
- Why did Einstein move to Berlin in 1914? He was offered a prestigious position as a Professor at the University of Berlin and Director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute.
- Why couldn’t Einstein return to Germany? Because he was declared an
Unveiling the Treasure of Gatomorto: A 19th-Century Galician Adventure
Sides of the Sheaves
BO: (Head) – Making Congontras (existed in reality), Lorenzo (the father, existed), the blind Campanachoca, the Pindonga, Helena, the hoarse (André).
Malo (Head): Lazarus Rivadulla (existed in reality), Odem live, ass hair, the Judas.
History
The story is set in the area of Pontevedra. In particular, the story unfolds between the tavern of the Dispute, an old married couple’s home, and the house of Gatomorto, where the treasure lies. The novel is set in the mid-19th century because
Read MoreHome Essentials, Entertainment, Dining, and Local Tips
Note on Fridge
Dear [Friend’s Name],
Welcome to my home! While I’m at work, feel free to relax and make yourself comfortable. Here are a few things you need to know:
- You can use the kitchen to cook anything you like, but please don’t use the oven—it’s acting up lately. Feel free to watch TV or use the Wi-Fi (password: StayComfy123).
- For groceries, there’s a supermarket just around the corner. If you’d like to eat out, I recommend Sunny Café for breakfast and Pasta Paradise for dinner.
- In
Mastering English Grammar and Vocabulary: Exercises
Mastering English Grammar and Vocabulary
Verb Tenses and Sentence Structure
Complete the Sentences with the Correct Forms of the Bold Verbs
- I will fix my car next week. (fix)
- Several thousand packages were stolen from customs last year. (steal)
- If you hadn’t lied before, I would trust you now. (not lie)
- Marcus promised he wouldn’t cheat again. (not cheat)
- They invited us to have lunch with them. (have)
Correct the Mistakes in the Sentences
- Unless he works harder, he will not pass the test.
- 500 protesters
Daily Running: The Streak Runner’s Journey
Listening Practice 2: Streak Running
I’m feeling quite ill today – in fact, I’ve got a fever, but as you can see, I’m out here running anyway. Why am I doing it? Because I’m a streak runner. A streak runner is someone who runs every day. You never miss a day, no matter what, even if you’re ill. If I didn’t run today, it would end my running streak – that’s the number of days I’ve run without missing a day – and I would have to start again from the beginning. That would be very
The Gift of the Magi: Analysis of Key Events and Themes
The Gift of the Magi: Key Questions
Where did Della get the $1.87?
a. By haggling with merchants
Why is Della upset at the beginning?
c. She does not have enough money to buy a nice gift for him.
What are Jim and Della’s most valued possessions?
d. Jim’s watch and Della’s hair
Why does Della go to Madame Sofronie’s?
b. To sell her hair
Which figurative language is used in: “I couldn’t have lived through Christmas without giving”?
c. Hyperbole
Why is Jim stunned when he first sees Della?
d. He bought her a gift