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

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Rinconete 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’

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Mirall 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

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Mastering 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

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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,

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Paris 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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