Iconic Landmarks: Statue of Liberty and Columbus Monument
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a monument located on a small island in the U.S. city of New York. This is a statue whose height is 46 meters, and it was given to the United States as a symbol of international friendship from France.
The Statue of Liberty has become an important sightseeing place of New York and also of the United States. People can visit the inside of the statue, taking an elevator or climbing stairs. When they finally arrive at the top, they can enjoy the amazing
Read MoreEnglish Vocabulary, Grammar, and Literature Essentials
Vocabulary Unit 2: Travel
Air travel: viaje en avión. Ancient: antiguo/a. Backpack: mochila. Backpacking holiday: vacaciones con mochila. Bed and breakfast: pensión (con alojamiento y desayuno). Binoculars: prismáticos. Boat trip: excursión en barco. Bring to light: sacar a la luz. Business trip: viaje de negocios. Buy postcards and souvenirs: comprar postales y souvenirs. Camera: cámara. Camping holiday: vacaciones para ir de acampada. Campsite: área de acampada. Caravan: caravana. Charge
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Medical Vocabulary
Common Ailments
I don’t feel very well. I’ve felt sick for a few days. I have a sore throat. I’ll have a look. Open your mouth wide, please. He’s recovering from a serious illness. When people are ill, the government pays them an illness allowance. This medicine can be used to cure headaches, toothaches, and stomachaches. Take two pills. What is the number of her surgery? Antibiotics can be given with a prescription only. You should feel better within two or three days. He died
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Types of Premodification
Major Structural Types
- General Adjective: big house
- -ed Participial Modifier: painted house
- -ing Participial Modifier: boarding house
- Noun: coffee house
Premodifiers use fewer words than postmodifiers to communicate similar information. Most adjectival and participial premodifiers can be rephrased as longer, postmodifying relative clauses. For example: a big house / a house which is big.
Nouns are very common as premodifiers. To rephrase a noun+noun series as postmodifiers, we
Read MoreSocial and Economic Transformations in Spain (1965-2000)
The Social Transformations in Spain (1965-2000)
A New Society
. 1965-2000 profound transformation in society has participated in ls española.España grands political changes, economics, and tecnologics culturals Ultims ls to get it in decades, q have transformed to the vid man dl sociedd posmoderna.En ests 35 years, there was industrialization and development 1proceso d dl turismo.Esto transformacions excepcionals.Surge uns produced a growing urban population, there is the crisis of rural life and
Read MoreTertiary and Quaternary Sectors of the Economy: An Overview
Tertiary and Quaternary Sectors
Introduction
The tertiary sector encompasses activities related to providing services (transport, trade, tourism, health, education, administration, cultural services, etc.). The quaternary sector includes financial services, information technology, communications, and research. In developed countries, the tertiary sector is constantly growing, while in underdeveloped countries, services are limited and of lower quality.
Classification of Services
1. Public Services:
Managed
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