The Dangers of Dangerous Selfies
Nowadays, most people share the view that selfies are fashionable, especially young people. It is no news that by taking pictures and uploading them to social media, you can earn a lot of money. But how far are people willing to go for money?
Avoiding Accidents
To avoid an accident, it would be best to avoid taking pictures with animals, as they can cause us permanent damage.
It is also not a good idea to photograph yourself in areas with many vehicles, such as cars or trains, especially in high-speed
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Conference Venues
There are many places to hold a conference, but one of the most famous and spacious in the city center is __. It has large rooms (with capacity for 300 people), dining rooms, large screens … We can also show you other places, but you have to keep in mind that they will not be so large and central.
Excursions
We offer all kinds of excursions, such as sports, cultural, family, for children … One of the most demanded is the excursion to ——.
Restaurants
As you may know, Salamanca
Read MoreA History of Spain: From Pre-Roman Times to the 19th Century
1. Pre-Roman and Roman Spain
1.1 Paleolithic and Neolithic
The origin of the human species is in Africa. The Iberian Peninsula was very important for European hominization, as demonstrated in Atapuerca, a site where several phases of evolution are found. During prehistory, social and economic relations changed. In the Paleolithic period, people had a predatory economy based on hunting and gathering and a nomadic life with egalitarian societies. In the Neolithic period, they had a productive economy
Read MoreA Guide to English Verb Tenses
English Verb Tenses
Present Simple
- Affirmative Sentences: Subject + verb.
- Negative Sentences: Subject + auxiliary verb (to do) + auxiliary negative (“not”) + verb.
- Interrogative Sentences: Auxiliary verb (to do) + subject + main verb?
Uses
- To talk about things that happen habitually.
- To talk about general truths or scientific facts.
- To talk about scheduled events in the near future.
- To give instructions (the imperative).
Present Continuous
- Affirmative Sentences: Subject + auxiliary verb (to be) + verb + “ing”
Spanish Grammar and Vocabulary for Housing
Spanish Complements
C. Predicativo: Complementa al verbo y al sujeto, acompaña a un verbo predicativo “normalmente es un adj”/ llegó mareado CRV: Verbo lo exige con sintagma preposicional/ el gerente confía (en tu capacidad de decisión) C. Medida Argumental: Argumento de los verbos durar, medir, pesar C. Locativo Argumental: Argumento de los verbos vivir, residir CD: Sobre la que recae la función del verbo. Para hallar el complemento directo le tengo que preguntar al verbo ¿qué? o ¿a
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Unit 1: Present Perfect Simple
Form
Have/has + past participle
Uses
- Action that started in the past and continues to the present: e.g., We have been friends since July.
- Action that happened at an indefinite time in the past and is relevant to the present: e.g., We have stayed in this hotel.
Time Expressions
never, ever, already, just, yet, recently, lately, in recent years, for, since, How long…?
Past Perfect Simple
Form
Had + past participle
Use
Action that took place before a specific time in the past:
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