Martin Fierro: A Character Analysis and Summary
The Return of Martin Fierro
Background
In the second part of The Return of Martin Fierro, the character Martin Fierro narrates another series of adventures on his journey, reflecting on his past (from the previous book). He eventually finds his children and learns of his wife’s death. A new character, Picardy, sings to the audience, sharing his life story in a distinctive style. In this second book, the children recount their experiences as orphans. After listening to the father’s advice, the narrator
Read MoreConditionals and Vocabulary Exercises for English Learners
Conditionals and Vocabulary Exercises
1. Risky Jobs and Essential Needs
Give two possible answers to the questions below. Pay attention to the words in bold.
- What are risky jobs?
- Police officer, firefighter
- To be secure, to have food and shelter
- SMS, Facebook
- Weight, age
- Bank, department store
2. Vocabulary Completion
Complete each sentence with a word below. There are more words than you need.
1. Don’t read my e-mail – it’s an invasion of privacy 5. hazardous 2. dishonest 6. illegal 3. deadline 7. warned
Read MoreThe Mayor of Zalamea: Honor and Justice
The Mayor of Zalamea: A Study of Honor
Student Reflections on the Play
Students explain in writing how the play raises the issue of honor. How does the human drama of a man, who, according to the time’s code, must kill his daughter if she had been abducted and raped, unfold? How does Pedro Crespo resolve this? The three best works in class may be presented, giving rise to discussions.
This work indirectly raises the two perspectives on honor: social class versus individual actions. Pedro Crespo’s honor,
Read MoreLife in Spain: Personal Reflections and Social Issues
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I’ll tell you a bit about myself. I like surfing the internet, watching TV, and listening to music. My favourite sport is climbing, so I often go climbing with my friends at the weekends.
I live in a big house with my family. I’ve got one brother. He is twenty-three years old. I also have four dogs.
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Read MoreSteve Biko’s Life and Death in South Africa
Chapter 1: The Story Starts in East London
The story begins in East London, at the local newspaper where Donald Woods is the editor. Woods looks at pictures revealing how white employers benefited from illegal workers. Woods decides to publish the news, but Mamphlea suggests he investigate further before publishing.
Chapters 2 and 3: Meeting Steven Biko
Some days later, Woods meets Steven Biko in an old church where Biko plans to establish a center for Black people. The clinic is exclusively for Black
Read MoreFuture Simple and Present Simple Tense
Future Simple
1. What is the text about?
The text is about the cars of the future.
2. How will the new car be like?
This car is the opposite of today’s cars.
3. What will happen in fifty years from now?
Perhaps sooner, some roads will capture solar energy.
Corrected Sentences (Future Simple):
- On Saturday night, I will help you with the final project (to help).
- The sky is dark. It’s full of black clouds. The instructor says it will rain in a few minutes (to rain).
- On Saturday, I will not visit my friend (not