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Jane Eyre

Posted on 18 febrero, 2020 at 5:03 pm by with
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There was no possibility of taking a walk that day. We had been wandering, indeed, in the leafless shrubbery an hour in the morning; but since dinner (Mrs. Reed, when there was no company, dined early) the cold winter wind had brought with it clouds so sombre, and a rain so penetrating, that further out-door exercise was now out of the question. I was glad of it: I never liked long walks, especially on chilly afternoons: dreadful to me was the coming home in the raw twilight, with nipped fingers and toes, and a heart saddened by the chidings of Bessie, the nurse, and humbled by the consciousness of my physical inferiority to Eliza, John, and Georgiana Reed. The said Eliza, John, and Georgiana were now clustered round their mama in the drawing-room: she lay reclined on a sofa by the fireside, and with her darlings about her (for the time neither quarrelling nor crying) looked perfectly happy. Me, she had dispensed from joining the group; saying, “She regretted to be under the necessity of keeping me at a distance; but that until she heard from Bessie, and could discover by her own observation, that I was endeavouring in good earnest to acquire a more sociable and childlike disposition, a more attractive and sprightly manner –something lighter, franker, more natural, as it were– she really must exclude me from privileges intended only for contented, happy, little children.” “What does Bessie say I have done?” I asked. “Jane, I don’t like cavillers or questioners; besides, there is something truly forbidding in a child taking up her elders in that manner. Be seated somewhere; and until you can speak pleasantly, remain silent.” A breakfast-room adjoined the drawing-room, I slipped in there. It contained a bookcase: I soon possessed myself of a volume, taking care that it should be one stored with pictures. I mounted into the window-seat: gathering up my feet, I sat cross-legged, like a Turk; and, having drawn the red moreen curtain nearly close, I was shrined in double retirement. Folds of scarlet drapery shut in my view to the right hand; to the left were the clear panes of glass, protecting, but not separating me from the drear November day. At intervals, while turning over the leaves of my book, I studied the aspect of that winter afternoon. Afar, it offered a pale blank of mist and cloud; near a scene of wet lawn and storm-beat shrub, with ceaseless rain sweeping away wildly before a long and lamentable blast. I returned to my book–Bewick’s History of British Birds: the letterpress thereof I cared little for, generally speaking; and yet there were certain introductory pages that, child as I was, I could not pass quite as a blank. They were those which treat of the haunts of sea-fowl; of “the solitary rocks and promontories” by them only inhabited; of the coast of Norway, studded with isles from its southern extremity, the Lindeness, or Naze, to the North Cape –

  Contesta las siguientes preguntas de comprensión
Choose the best answer, a), b) or c)
1. They couldn’t go for a walk because 
__ They were going to have an early dinner
__The weather was bad
__They only like walking in the mornings
2. How many reasons does Jane (the narrator) give for not liking long walks?
__One reason
__Two reasons
__Three reasons
3. Jane isn’t allowed to be with the other children because
__She has been behaving badly
__She climbs on the sofa
__She isn’t attractive enough
4. Jane goes into another room to
__Look out of the window
__Read a book
__Occupy herself by looking at pictures in a book and by looking out of the window
5. Jane’s mood is probably 
__Suicidal and depressive
__Grey like the weather
__Happy and gay
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Ejercicios

Posted on 18 febrero, 2020 at 4:00 pm by with

Las siguientes frases tienen algún error. Escríbelas de forma correcta

1. They have two blues cars.

2. The car small is in the garage.

3. Are John and Elizabeth having lunch in an restaurant expensive?

4. Pat is listening to bads news on the radio.

5. I sent my brother somes magazines.

SOLUCIONES

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Caracteres-sentimientos

Posted on 18 febrero, 2020 at 3:49 pm by with
Aburrido Bored ; Weary
Afable Affable ; Pleasant
Agradecido Grateful
Alegre Happy ; Joyful ; Cheerful
Alegría Joy
Ambicioso Ambitious
Amor Love
Angustioso Distressing
Anormal Abnormal
Ansioso ; Inquieto Anxious
Apasionado Extremely ; Passionately fond
Apático Apathetic ; Indifferent
Asombrado ; Atónito Amazed
Asombrado ; Sorprendido Astonished
Astuto Astute
Aterrorizado Terrified
Autoritario Authoritarian
Avergonzado Ashamed
Avergonzado ; En un apuro Embarrassed
Bueno Good
Celoso Jealous
Conformista Conformist ; Orthodox
Contento Glad
Deprimido Depressed
Desdichado Unhappy
Desilusionado , Decepcionado Disappointment
Disgustado ; Afectado Upset
Egoísta Selfish ; Egoistic ; Egoistical
Embaucador Deceptive ; Deceiving
Emotivo Emotional
Encantado Delighted
Enérgico Vigorous
Enfadado Angry
Entusiasmado ; Emocionado ; Nervioso Excited
Envidioso Envious
Esperanza Hope
Felicidad Happiness
Feliz ; Contento Happy
Furioso Furious
Grito Scream
Hipócrita Hypocritical
Humor Mood
Impaciente ; Ansioso , Ilusionado Eager
Impresión ; Shock Shock
Individualista Individualistic
Infeliz Miserable
Inteligente Intelligent ; Clever
Ira Rage
Irritable Irritable
Lástima Pity
Llorar To cry
Malvado Evil ; Wicked ; Villainous
Melancólico Melancholic ; Melancholy ; Gloomy
Miedo Fear
Molesto ; Enfadado Annoyed
Necesidad Need
Nervioso Nervous
Odio Hate
Optimista Optimistic
Orgullo Pride
Orgulloso Proud ; Arrogant ; Haughty
Pesimista Pessimistic
Placer Pleasure
Preocupación Worry
Rabia ; Ira Rage
Rebelde Rebellious
Rencoroso Rancorous
Risa Laughter
Satisfecho Satisfied
Satisfecho ; Contento Pleased
Sentimiento Feeling
Sonrisa Smile
Sorprendido Surprised
Sorpresa Surprise
Suspiro Sigh
Terror Terror
Ruborizarse To Blush
Sonreír To smile
Triste Sad
Tristeza Sadness
Valiente Valiant ; Courageous ; Brave
Vergüenza Shame
Violento Violent
Voluntarioso Willing
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Información personal

Posted on 18 febrero, 2020 at 3:47 pm by with
¿Cómo se llama / te llamas? What’s your name
¿Cuantos años tiene / tienes? How old are you?
Apellido Family name/Surname
Casado Married
Código postal Postcode
Cumpleaños Birthday
De sexo femenino ; Hembra ; Mujer Female
De sexo masculino ; Varón Male
Dirección Address
Divorciado Divorced
Edad Age
Estado civil Marital status
Fecha de nacimiento Date of birth
Iniciales Initials
Lugar de nacimiento Place of birth
Me llamo… My name is…
Nací en…; Soy de… I was born in…
Nacionalidad Nationality
Nombre Name
Nombre de pila Christian name
Número de telefono Telephone number
Señorita Miss
Señorita o Señora Ms
Separado Separated
Sexo Sex
Soltero Single/Unmarried
Sr (señor) Mr
Sra (Señora) Mrs
Tengo…años I am…(years old)
Viuda Widow
Viudo Widower
Vivir To live
Vocabulario

Descripción de personas

Posted on 18 febrero, 2020 at 3:43 pm by with
Adolescente Adolescent, Teenager
Adulto/a Adult
Adulto; Mayor Grown-up
Alegre Cheerful
Alto Tall
Amable Friendly, kind
Amable; Dulce Sweet
Ambicioso Ambitious
Anciano; Mayor Elderly
Apuesto/Guapo Handsome
Arrogante Arrogant
Arruga Wrinkle
Aspecto Appearance
Atractivo Attractive
Bajo Short
Barba Beard
Bebé Baby
Bigote Moustache
Bonachón; Afable Good-natured
Bueno; Obediente Well-behaved
Calvo Bald
Carácter Character
Chico/Niño Boy
Chico; Niña Girl
Comportarse/Portarse To behave
Cruel Cruel
De mal carácter/genio Bad-tempered
De mediana edad Middle-aged
Decidido Decisive
Delgado Thin
Distraído Absent-minded
Divertido Amusing
Educado Polite
Encantador Charming
Engreído; Vanidoso Conceited
Entusiasta Enthusiastic
Esbelto; Delgado Slim
Estúpido Stupid
Feo Ugly
Flaco Skinny
Generoso Generous
Gente People
Gordo Fat
Gracioso Funny
Grosero; Maleducado Rude
Guapa/o Beautiful
Guapo Good-looking
Guapo (chicas, bebés); Bonito Pretty
Hombre Man
Inteligente Intelligent
Joven Young, youth
Listo Clever
Loco Crazy
Malo Bad
Malo Nasty
Malo; Malvado Wicked
Modesto Modest
Moreno/Oscuro Dark
Mujer Woman
Nervioso Nervous
Niño/a; Pequeño/a Toddler
Niño/Niña Child
Optimista Optimist
Pecas Freckles
Pelo Hair
Perezoso Lazy
Persona Person
Pesimista Pessimist
Preocupado; Inquieto Anxious
Rubio Blond, fair
Señor; Caballero Gentleman
Señora Lady
Sensato; Razonable Sensible
Sensible Sensitive
Serio Serious
Simpático Nice
Tacaño Mean
Tez/Cutis Complexion
Tierno; dulce Gentle
Tímido Shy
Tío; Tipo Chap
Tonto Silly
Tranquilo Calm, quiet
Travieso; Malo Naughty
Valiente Brave
Viejo Old
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Familia-Parentesco

Posted on 18 febrero, 2020 at 3:39 pm by with
Abuela Grandmother
Abuelita Grandma
Abuelito Grandad
Abuelo Grandfather
Abuelos Grandparents
Adoptado Adopted
Amigo/a Friend
Amistad Friendship
Amor fraternal Brotherly love
Antepasados Ancestors , Forebears , Forefathers
Bisabuela Great-grandmother
Bisabuelo Great-grandfather
Compromiso ; Noviazgo Engagement
Conocido/a Acquaintance
Cuñada Sister-in-law
Cuñado Brother-in-law
De humilde cuna Of humble birth
De noble alcurnia Of noble birth
Descendientes Descendants
Dinastía Dynasty
El benjamín/la benjamina The baby of the family
Familia Family
Fraternidad Fraternity
Gemelos Twins
Generación Generation
Heredero Heir
Hermana Sister
Hermano Brother
Hermano de leche Foster brother
Hermano de madre Uterine brother
Hija Daughter
Hijastra Stepdaughter
Hijastro Stepson
Hijo Son
Hijo ilegítimo Illegitimate child
Hijo legítimo Legitimate child
Hijo mayor Eldest child
Hijo/a único/a Only child
Huérfano/a Orphan
Linaje Lineage
Madrastra Stepmother
Madre Mother
Madrina Godmother
Mamá Mum
Marido ; Esposo Husband
Media naranja Better half
Mujer ; Esposa Wife
Nieta Granddaughter
Nieto Grandson
Nieto/a Grandchild
Novia Girlfriend
Novio Boyfriend
Nuera Daughter-in-law
Padrastro Stepfather
Padre Father
Padre/madre soltero/a Single parent
Padres Parents
Padrino Godfather
Padrino de boda Best man
Papá Dad
Pariente ; Familiar Relation , Relative
Parientes consanguíneos Kinsmen by blood
Primo/Prima Cousin
Primogénito First-born
Prometido Engaged
Sobrina Niece
Sobrino Nephew
Sucesión Succession
Suegra Mother-in-law
Suegro Father-in-law
Tía Aunt
Tío Uncle
Vida familiar Family life
Yerno Son-in-law
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El cuerpo

Posted on 18 febrero, 2020 at 3:15 pm by with
Arteria Artery
Articulación Joint
Barbilla ; Mentón Chin
Boca Mouth
Brazo Arm
Cabeza Head
Cadera Hip
Cara Face
Ceja Eyebrow
Cerebro Brain
Cintura Waist
Codo Elbow
Corazón Heart
Costado Side
Costilla Rib
Cráneo Skull
Cuello Neck
Dedo de la mano Finger
Dedo del pie Toe
Diente/dientes Tooth/Teeth
Encías Gums
Espalda Back
Espina dorsal ; Columna vertebral Spine
Estómago Stomach
Frente Forehead
Genitales Genitals
Hígado Liver
Hombro Shoulder
Hueso Bone
Labio Lip
Mandíbula Jaw
Mano Hand
Mejilla Cheek
Miembro ; Extremidad Limb
Muñeca Wrist
Músculo Muscle
Muslo Thigh
Nariz Nose
Nervio Nerve
Nudillo Knuckle
Ojo Eye
Ombligo Navel ; Umbilicus
Oreja Ear
Pantorrilla Calf
Párpado Eyelid
Pecho Chest
Pelo Hair
Pestaña Eyelash
Pie Foot
Piel Skin
Pierna Leg
Pulmón Lung
Puño Fist
Riñones Kidneys
Rodilla Knee
Sangre Blood
Talón Heel
Tobillo Ankle
Trasero Bottom
Uña Nail
Vena Vein
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