Sunday, February 02, 2014

Uses of to take verb

to take a back seat poner en segundo plano
to take a bow hacer una reverencia
to take a chance arriesgarse
to take a dim view on something ver algo con malos ojos
to take a fancy to quedarse prendado de
to take a hike irse a freír espárragos
  • When I started to work as a doctor, my personal life kind of took a back seat.
  • The actor who played Macbeth received a standing ovation and he took a bow.
  • Sam wasn't sure which way to turn so he took a chance and turned left.
  • My parents took a dim view on my marriage because I was too young.
  • Al never liked jazz but all of a sudden he took a fancy to swing music.
  • This drunkard kept asking me for a dime so I told him to take a hike.
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source - http://www.shertonenglish.com/resources/es/idioms-phrases/idioms-take.php

Passive Voice

 
 

 

Comparative structures

If a big difference exists
far + comparative + than  
nowhere near as + adjective + as  
considerably + comparative + than  
not nearly as + adjective + as  
a great deal + comparative + than  
twice/ten times as + adjective + as  
get more and more + adjective  

If a small difference exists
almost as + adjective + as  
nearly as + adjective + as  
slightly + comparative + than  
not quite as + adjective + as  


If no difference exists
as + adjective + as   
not any + comparative + than   
no + comparative + than

 

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada. Thanksgiving has its historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, and has long been celebrated in a secular manner as well.



Thanksgiving Day in History



Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal. The meal often includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie, and vegetables. Thanksgiving Day is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have.

Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities and towns on or around Thanksgiving Day. Some parades or festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season. Some people have a four-day weekend so it is a popular time for trips and to visit family and friends.


Here you have some activities about Thanksgiving Day.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Monday, November 04, 2013

Tomorrow night is the Guy Fawkes Night

Bonfire Night in Sheffield can be one of the most exciting nights of the year. There are loads of Guy Fawkes events in Sheffield and no matter what the weather's like, you can always be sure a firework party in Sheffield will always draw in a big crowd.
Take a look through our Bonfire Night in Sheffield Guide to find all the best Bonfire Night events near you.

After Dark, Yorkshire's biggest firework spectacular! at Don Valley Grass Bowl
after dark, yorkshire's biggest firework spectacular!
Don Valley Grass BowlSheffield

Tuesday 5th November

The show includes,giant fun fair, a bonfire, food stalls, a live music stage with Real Radio and the legendary fireworks display set off to music!


Sunday, November 03, 2013

Song - You gotta be


Try to fill the gaps on this incomplete script.

(Here you have a web about the song and the artist).