Personal Reflections on Life, Service, and Society
Why I Chose to Be a Sergeant
The first time I considered joining the Army, I was 17 years old. It was 2004, and I went to the recruitment center located on Fray Luis Street. I decided to become a Sergeant for different reasons that I will try to explain.
Firstly, I wanted to be a Sergeant because I loved the idea of contributing to creating an environment of good judgment, positivity, team building, and positive interactions among personnel and our future soldiers.
Secondly, I believe I have demonstrated
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Letter to Anna: Friendship, Music, Family Life
Hi there Anna,
I don’t know if you got my first message. I’ve been having problems with my computer. Sometimes it’s a piece of junk… anyway, I decided to send the message again. Well, I have to tell you that I’m really excited about the beginning of our friendship. I’m sure it’s going to be really fun; maybe we could become BFF!
I’d like to tell you a little bit more about me. To begin, I’ll tell you that I love music – most kinds of
Read MoreEssential Travel & Hospitality Vocabulary: English-Spanish
Trail, footpath: sendero.
Fee: cuota
Cabin, small hut made with Wood: cabaña.
Tent, a portable shelter: tienda de campaña.
Rate, tariff: tarifa
Sturdy, strong and solid: robusto
Lounge, living room: salón
Wide, extended: amplio
Advised, counseled: aconsejado.
Avoid: evitar.
Cottage: cabaña
Lower, less: más bajo.
Midweek: entre semana.
Available, ready for use: disponible.
Premiere, first public performance: estreno.
Signposted, signalized: señalada.
Wooden, made of Wood: de madera.
Year-round, during the whole
Read MoreMastering English Grammar: Conditionals and Verb Tenses
Here are some exercises to help you practice using different conditional forms and verb tenses in English:
Using Infinitives and Gerunds
Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verb (infinitive or gerund):
- I’ve decided to keep my old computer.
- I haven’t got any money, so I can’t afford to buy a new computer.
- I don’t need to send emails. I can always use my mobile instead.
- I enjoy getting text messages from my friends.
- I can’t imagine not having a mobile phone.
- I can’t stand listening
Salon Vocabulary & Procedures: Appointments, Hair Removal, Sales, Payment, Sanitation
Salon Vocabulary and Procedures
Appointments
[ªphone] ªEX: 1(E) confirm: to make certain.
2(H) pencil in: to schedule an appointment.
3(A) appointment book: an item used to record time slots.
4(C) weekend: the last two days of the week.
5(B) time slot: a time set aside for appointments.
6(F) limited: available in short supply.
7(G) consult: to get information or advice.
8(D) workweek: the hours and days worked during a week.
VOC – schedule: programar
Hair Removal
[ªdepila] ªEX: º1º:
- Greg pulled out the
Jo’s Fight for Trousers & Woods’ Transformation in South Africa
Jo’s Fight for Equality
1) Her mother sided with her and launched a campaign against clothing discrimination. She fought for 3 years so that her daughter could have the right to wear what she wanted. In spite of their unhappiness, the school governors caved in to her claim. Girls now have the choice between the old rule and the way of the future. After all, what does it matter if you wear trousers or a skirt?
Su madre se puso de parte de ella y lanzó una campaña contra la discriminación ropa. Ella
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