Travel, Movies, and Personal Stories: A Compilation
My Last Trip to Mojacar
If you are a person who likes being surrounded by nature in the mountains or if you enjoy swimming in the sea, here it is. Don’t waste your time and pay attention! Have you ever been to Mojacar? It’s located in the province of Almeria, exactly eastward, a twenty-minute drive from Almería city. Prices depend on both the quality and the location of the hotels. Hotels usually show their prices on their websites, so have a look at which one suits you. If you had the opportunity
Read MoreRinconete and Cortadillo: Life in Seville’s Underworld
Main Characters
Pedro del Rincon (Rinconete)
A young boy, aged between fourteen and fifteen. He is dressed in a cap, green canvas pants, and well-worn sandals. He also carries a half sword and a deck of cards. He is very clever at playing cards and scamming people with tips for living well. He teaches Cortado to play. Born in a village called Fuenfrida, he was banished from his homeland and decided to fend for himself. Throughout history, he attempts to find a good job but eventually joins the thieves’
Read MoreMirall Trencat: A Journey Through Love, Loss, and Family Secrets
Chapter I: Teresa’s Decision
Chapter I discusses Teresa’s visit to Notary Riera’s office. The notary dislikes reminiscing. The purpose of Teresa’s visit was her refusal to sell the property to Quim, Valldaura’s best friend. Ultimately, the property was sold.
Chapter II: Teresa and the Notary
Throughout Chapter II, the narrative describes the setting, time, and nature. It primarily focuses on the feelings that the notary harbors towards Teresa.
Chapter III: Professor Rodés and a Portrait
Chapter III
Read MoreMastering English Tenses: A Comprehensive Breakdown
Grammar
Present Tenses
- Present Simple → Habits / Routines (Always, usually)
He / She / It → plays, eats…
He / She / It → Doesn’t play, eat…
( ? ) He / She / It → Does she / he / it play, eat…?
- Present Continuous → Now, at the moment
( + )( – )
He / She / It → is + -ing
He / She / It → isn’t + -ing
You / We / They → are + -ing
(?)
He / She / It → Is she / he / it + -ing ?
You / We / They → Are you / we / they + -ing ?
- Present Perfect Simple → Recent action (finished)
(+)(-)
He / She
The 39 Steps: Richard Hannay’s Adventure
Who Was Hannay and What Do We Know About Him?
Richard Hannay was a former intelligence officer. He was born in Scotland, but his family left for Rhodesia when he was six. He was unmarried and wanted to see a little of the world.
Hannay’s Time in London
Hannay had been living in London for a few months when the story begins. He felt his life in London was very boring compared to his life in Rhodesia.
Why Did Scudder Need Hannay’s Help?
Scudder faked his own suicide because someone was trying to find him,
Read MoreParis Tourism, Hotel Booking, and Banking History
Describing a City: Paris
Many people think that Paris is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world. With 30-40 million visitors a year, it is the most visited city. Until the nineteenth century, this city was the biggest in Europe, but today, with a population of 2.5 million, it is smaller than Berlin or London.
Describing a Hotel: Casa Sant Jordi
The Casa Sant Jordi is a family-run hotel in the city center. All rooms have air conditioning to keep you cool and are non-smoking. There
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