Key Professional Skills and Modal Verbs in English
Key Professional Skills
I’m a person who:
Task Execution and Achievement
- I am a person who takes initiative.
- I am able to carry out my duties.
- I take on challenges.
- I make sure things are done well.
Time Management and Achievement
- I carry out my duties on time.
- I am adept at finding ways to speed up a task.
- I do my best.
- I meet deadlines.
- I manage projects on time and within budget.
Ideal Working Conditions
- Details are important to me.
- At work, I maintain order and cleanliness.
- I have a high tolerance for repetition
Unique Destinations and Personal Experiences
Charming Destinations: Britain and Galicia
There are places that stand out for their treatment of visitors, their magical landscapes, their fun activities, and their friendly people. This is the case with Britain; its streets full of bars, churches, shops, and schools, and their happy cities, make you feel very welcome. People are friendly and always willing to receive visitors, and that’s a very important aspect.
I live in a small village that is not heavily populated, but the neighboring village
Don Quixote: A Timeless Masterpiece of Literature
Don Quixote: A Timeless Masterpiece
El Quijote, recognized as a masterpiece, consists of two parts: the first was published in 1605 under the title The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha; the second, in 1615, was called The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha.
The novel begins with a famous phrase: “Somewhere in La Mancha, whose name I do not remember…” There, Alonso Quijano, a gentleman of La Mancha fond of books of chivalry, goes mad and thinks he is a knight. He renames himself,
Read MoreTelephone Etiquette: Rules for Effective Communication
General Rules for Telephone Communication
- Smile: Smiling while speaking can create a friendlier tone. It has been shown to effectively generate a smile, express joy, and good humor.
- Avoid Eating or Drinking: This hinders communication and shows a lack of manners.
- Avoid Saying “No” Abruptly: Instead, try to be more polite and understanding.
- Inform the Caller of Delays: If you need to put someone on hold, explain why and apologize for the wait. For example, “Please wait a moment while I check on that.
Mastering English Grammar: Tenses, Verbs, and Essay Structure
Reported Speech
Direct speech: ‘I work in a bank,’ said Daniel.
Indirect speech: Daniel said that he worked in a bank.
Passive Voice
Passive: This house was built by my father.
Active: My father built this house.
Active and Passive Voice Example
Passive: A great deal of meaning is conveyed by a few well-chosen words.
Active: A few well-chosen words convey a great deal of meaning.
Conditional Sentences
I play the piano poorly if I don’t practice every day.
If Bill studies, he will pass the exam.
If I won the
Read MoreNever Let Me Go: Character Analysis
Characters
Kathy
The protagonist and narrator of the novel. A clone raised to be a donor whose organs will later be harvested until she dies. During her childhood, Kathy is free-spirited, kind, loving, and stands up for what is right. At the end of the novel, Kathy is a young woman who doesn’t show much emotion when looking back on her past. As an adult, she criticises people less and is accepting of the lives of her friends.
Tommy
A male donor, and a friend of Kathy’s. He is introduced as an uncreative
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