The Necklace: A Tale of Vanity and Contentment
Q.9 What changes came into the life of the Loisels after borrowing money?
Ans: After borrowing money, a lot of changes came in the life of the Loisels. They had to do away with the maid and Matilda had to do all the household chores. She had to carry down the refuse to the street and carry water upstairs. She had to do all the shopping from the market after a lot of haggling. Her husband also had to work hard. He worked in the evenings and sometimes even at night. Thus, their life changed drastically.
Read MoreEnglish Vocabulary and Grammar Review
1. Vocabulary
Unit 5
- Behind bars: Detrás de
- Breed: Raza / generación
- Bypass: Evitar
- Cell: Celda
- Charge with: Cargar con
- Comply: Cumplir
- Concerned: Preocupado
- Convict: Recluso
- Court: Tribunal
- Defy: Desobedecer
- Enforce: Aplicar/hacer cumplir
- Fine: Multa
- Forbidden: Prohibido
- Gambling: Apuestas
- Get into trouble: Meterse en líos
- Go straight: Seguir recto
- Grab: Agarrar
- Guilty: Culpable
- Let (someone) off the hook: Dejar (a alguien) libre
- Offender/Outlaw: Delincuente fuera de la ley
- Pool: Piscina
- Repeal: Derogar
- Reward: Recompensa
- Robbery:
The Impact of Social Issues: From Royal Marriages to AI
Japan’s Ex-Princess
Facts
- She will marry a commoner and will not lose her royal status.
- This is because no boy has been born into the royal family in 45 years.
Corrections
- False
- False
- False
- False
- Eastern
- Loss – Loser
- Abandon
- Crisis
- Sayako, who had a stylish necklace, wore a silk dress with pearls.
- “If you close the door, she won’t hear us,” my father complained.
- Henry’s new life is too hard for him. Henry’s new life isn’t easy enough.
- The translator made a big spelling mistake.
Mobile Phones in Cinemas
Facts
- Show
The Impact of Excessive Television Viewing on Children’s Attention
Abuse of Antibiotics
1.
a. True. In poor countries, cheaper drugs are often used.
b. True. Developed nations overuse antibiotics, even for our children.
2.
a. Medicine has been able to control and cure infectious diseases for some years now. Present generations are not afraid of dying from a simple cold, but before antibiotics were discovered, that danger was, in fact, real and frequent.
b. The overuse of antibiotics allows microbes to resist them more and more easily. So, what we, individually, can do
Read MoreRegular and Irregular Verbs in English and Spanish
Regular and Irregular Verbs
English & Spanish
Verb Simple Past Español Verb Simp. Past Past Participle
accept accepted aceptar be was/were been ser
adore adored adorar bear bore born soportar
agree agreed de acuerdo beat beat beaten vencer
answer answered responder become became become convertir
arrest arrested arrestar begin began begun empezar
arrive arrived llegar bend bent bent doblar
ask asked preguntar bet bet bet apostar
believe believed creer
Read MoreDreadlocks: A History and Symbolism
Introduction
Dreadlocks, with their wild and messy appearance, are a captivating sight. However, beyond their trendy exterior lies a rich history and profound symbolism.
Ancient Origins and Spiritual Significance
Dreadlocks have been found on ancient Egyptian mummies, indicating their existence for thousands of years. Hindu priests and African tribes have also adorned them, imbuing them with spiritual meaning.
Rastafarian Roots and International Popularity
Modern dreadlocks trace their roots to Rastafarianism,
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