Stuck in the middle of the lost decade

Spain is five years into a crisis which has sent unemployment spiraling

At the present time, returning to the levels of 2008 seems little more than a distant dream

Why the crisis is keeping the stork at bay

The birth rate in Spain has dropped nearly 13 percent since 2008

Demographic experts are warning of the risks of an imbalance in society

NEW ENGLISH FILE ADVANCED

You can check this link in order to revise grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Rafael Nadal on 'fantastic & incredible' French Open win

the king of clay returns

The ‘nocebo’ effect (p 71)

2. C
Examples which express that something is:
certain: 1 numerous documented instances; have established beyond doubt.
surprising: 2 the most remarkable thing.
possible or probable: 3 may be examples; are more likely to; it seems that; can produce; what we do know suggests; if it exists; may represent
seems unlikely: 4 may seem far-fetched

Education reform approved and will be implemented next September – in spite of protests

Read some news about education in Spain.
Education reform approved and will be implemented next September – in spite of protests 
Countrywide protests at Spanish education cuts.
Some differences between the education systen in England and Spanish Education System.

5C GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES ( p.150)

a 1. to have followed 2. to have been 3. to be told 4. running 5. to be working 6. to have saved 7. having committed/committing 8. to eat 9. phoning 10. to walk 11. to sit down

b 1. haven't got enough eggs to 2. hate being woken up 3. Do you regret not having (had) 4. without having finished school 5. I'd loved to have gone/ I'd have loved to have gone/I'd have loved to have been able to go 6. The children seem to be having a good time 7. plan is not to redecorate the kitchen.

5B VERBS OF THE SENSES

2. smells like garlic 3. as if she had 4. been hearing good things about you 5. ice cream really tastes of  6. see anyone leave the house 7. sounds like a violin 8. to have changed much 9. heard the bomb go off 10. looks as if he didn't sleep very well 11. as though she was delighted 12. heard the couple arguing.

5A PERMISSION. OBLIGATION AND NECESSITY

a 2. X had better not 3. √ 4. X mustn't download 5. √ 6. X ought to 7. √ 8. √ 9. X ought to have thought of.

b 2.√ 3. √ 4. had better 5. should 6. can't 7.√ 8. √.

c 2. no difference 3. no difference 7. must is stronger 8. had better is more urgent.

This is Spain for American series

Have a look at this blog, you`ll see 'Typical Spanish' stereotypes