jueves, 10 de junio de 2010

7 activity

Question 1:
Explain to us, as best you can, why you have applied for a position in our company.
a. I am very interested in the field your company is in.
b. I need the money.
c. Your company has a very good reputation.
d. Yours is the only company that has offered me an interview.
Question 2:
Why do you think you might like to work for our company?
a. Good pay.
b. Famous.
c. Good training.
d. I've always wanted to work in this field, and your company is one of the leaders in this field.
e. I've wanted to work for you since your representative gave a career talk on campus, and gave me a very good image of your organisation.
Question 3:
What do you know about our company?
a. Famous.
b. Your annual report describes you as...
c. My friends in the field say that your company is...
Question 4:
What do you know about the type of work we expect from you?
a. What it says in the job advertisement.
b. Well at first I'd expect to... Then later, hopefully I will be promoted and I will...
c. I'd expect to carry out the functions of the post, and be creative and a good team member.
Question 5:
In what way do you feel our company will help you to use your abilities fully?
a. I think I will be able to use my inter-personal skills as a team member...
b. I think I will be able to put into practice the skills I learned at University.
c. I'm afraid I'm not clear on what exactly your company offers its employees in this area.
Question 6:
Have you any experience of this type of work?
a. No.
b. Well, from my summer working experience I have teamwork and organisational skills.
c. No, but I'm sure I will pick up the job very quickly.
Question 7:
What do you think determines an employees' progress in a company such as ours?
a. Company politics and relationships.
b. Interpersonal and technical skills.
c. Experience.
Question 8:
What qualities do you think the job requires?
a. The qualities that I have learned in my university career, for example...
b. I'm not sure.
c. The qualities that you mentioned in the job advertisement...
Question 9:
What qualities would you expect of persons working as a team?
a. Co-operativeness and enthusiasm.
b. Team work.
c. Obedience.
Question 10:
We have several applicants for this position. Why do you think you are the person we should choose?
a. I don't know the other candidates, so I can't answer that question.
b. I have no idea, but I'm sure I'd work hard.
c. I have the abilities, qualities and experience that you requested in your job advert, for example...
Question 11:
How are your studies at the Polytechnic University related to this job?
a. Well, they weren't really relevant, but I'm sure I can pick up the job quickly.
b. Several of my courses were directly relevant to this job; for example...
c. In fact, I want to change my career because I'm bored with doing the things I did on my course.
Question 12:
Why did you choose your course as your field of study?
a. I chose the course because it would prepare me for this field, and I believe that this field suits my personality and strengths, for example...
b. It wasn't my first choice.
c. My teacher and career counselor recommended it .
Question 13:
What projects have you worked on?
a. I did a final year project called...
b. We did a lot of project work. The one I remember best was called... It was the best one because...
Question 14:
Could you tell us something about yourself?
a. I believe that I am a well-qualified, experienced person with abilities that suit your needs, for example...
b. Well, as you can see from my resume...
c. I'm the perfect employee you are looking for, you shouldn't miss this chance to employ me.
Question 15:
I see you have done some voluntary work. What did you learn from that?
a. I learned to be caring and compassionate, and to look after those less fortunate than myself.
b. I learned responsibility and leadership, for example...
c. I learned to be a better Christian from watching my colleagues and superiors.
Question 16:
What do you do in your spare time?
a. I sleep, listen to music and read books.
b. I enjoy cycling and wind-surfing.
c. I enjoy team sports such as basketball and volleyball, and I am the secretary of my department's student society.
Question 17:
How do you see your career developing?
a. After a few years of gaining experience in the company and furthering my professional qualifications I'd like to put my experience and skills to use in management.
b. I aim to be promoted within two years, lead a team, and, when I have enough experience in the field, I will start my own company.
c. Well, I expect that after a few years management will promote me when they think that I am ready.
Question 18:
Do you have any particular strengths or weaknesses?
a. I think I'm good at...
b. I think I'm good at... As for weaknesses, my Chinese typing speed isn't very good, and I'm studying to improve it.
c. I'm good at... On the other hand I'm a little bit lazy.
d. Sometimes I'm too hard-working and I put myself under too much pressure to make things perfect.
Question 19:
What exactly do you know about dealing with subordinates who create a bad atmosphere in your team?
a. I would fire or transfer that subordinate.
b. I would talk to him or her to try to find out the problem.
c. I would first give him a verbal warning, and then go on to disciplinary procedures if necessary.
Question 20:
What were the benefits of your summer work?
a. Money.
b. There were no benefits, I just did a very low level job.
c. I learned what it's like to be an employee, how to work in a team, the procedures used by companies, and all the little things that make life in the workplace so different from life as a student

6 Activity WEEK 24 TO 28 IN MAY

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5 Activity

17 to21 in may
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http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/active_passive/active_or_passive1.htm
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/active_passive/passive_sentences1.htm
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/active_passive/sentences_gaps.htm

Employment

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

PERSONAL INFORMATION DATE OF APPLICATION: May 28,2010

Name: MORALES ORTEGA JEANETTE ALEJANDRA

Last First Middle

Address: Casita mosha Morelos 256782

Street (Apt) City, State Zip

Alternate Address: CAMINO A LA PRESA ESTADO DE MEXICO 54488

Street City, State Zip

Contact Information: (55 57 23 48 92 ) ( 5568526471 ) jeanis@hotmail.com

Home Telephone Mobile Email

How did you learn about our company? Is a company with high and very high status.

POSITION SOUGHT: __programmer_________________ Available Start 30 may 2010 Date:________ 30 may 2010 ______

Desired Pay Range: _____500_______ Are you currently employed? ____yes__________

By Hour or Salary

EDUCATION

Name and Location Graduate? – Degree? Major / Subjects of Study

High School

ESTIC: 115

Luis Donaldo Colosio

yes

College or University

Institute Polytechnic National

yes

programming language

Specialized Training,

Trade School, etc…

Computer systems engineer

yes

Numerical Methods
Assembler Language
Computer Architecture

Other Education

Linux workshop

yes

IS Interfaces

Please list your areas of highest proficiency, special skills or other items that may contribute to your abilities in performing the above mentioned position.

bucks study at seminars, specializing in numerical methods Systems Programming Assembly Language Computer Architecture Business Culture
Formulation and Evaluation of Investment Projects
I Artificial Intelligence Software Development Projects


PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Please list beginning from most recent

Dates Employed Company Name Location Role/Title

28, may, 2010

Fedora

Miguel Hidalgo

Programmer

Job notes, tasks performed and reason for leaving:

Seeking more opportunities to grow and want to surpass my goals.

Dates Employed Company Name Location Role/Title

November 22, 2009


Unix

Naucalpan de Juarez

graphical environment

Job notes, tasks performed and reason for leaving:

Seeking more opportunities to grow and want to surpass my goals.

Dates Employed Company Name Location Role/Title


May 2, 2008

Oracle

Mexico D.F

Database management

Job notes, tasks performed and reason for leaving:

Seeking more opportunities to grow and want to surpass my goals.

Curriculum Vitae

Carlos Enrique Gay Puyeye
Tuyekistani 24 599 687
HOME: 58246931CELULAR: 5523897461
Email: elmasgay@hotmail.com
BUSINESS PROFILE:
• Knows rinsing dishes and glasses. Temine my career at the University of tuyewalco of the houses with the best average and highlight campus activities such as the queen of the spring, I am very proud for my studies but teamwork.
EDUCATION:
• High School in EPOAN
• Junior High School in Anahuac
• Elementary Bellesa Center and culture
• Kindergarten the bee that buzzes
• Japanese in unam
ACADEMY HONORS AND AWARDS:
And nail varnish
Short Fuses
full-body massage.
Layered hair discoloration

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Example of curriculum

Samuel Daffy Duck
45San Pedro
Mexico, FL 468 521
5539648231
patitofeo@hotmail.com
Objective
the post of Business Administration

1994-1998: Ugly Duckling School, College of Sciences and Humanities Pantel Xochimilco, Ciudad Universitaria

2003-2005: Head of a restaurant meal.

Awards
1997: Best animated film, best duck grumpy.
1988: The state's best writers

Curriculum

curriculum

Etymology and Spellings
Curriculum vitae is loosely translated as [the] course of [my] life . Curriculum vitae is loosely translated as [the] course of [my] life. A shorter alternative is simply vita , the Latin for "life". A short alternative is Simply vita, the Latin for "life." The plural of curriculum vitæ is formed following Latin rules of grammar as curricula vitæ (meaning "courses of life") — not curriculum vita (which is ungrammatical). The plural of curriculum vitae is Latin Formed Following rules of grammar as curricula vitae (meaning "courses of life") - not resume (Which is ungrammatical). The form vitæ is the singular genitive of vita , and so is translated "of life". The Vitae form is the singular genitive of vita, and so is translated "of life." In current usage curriculum is less marked as a foreign loanword , and so the plural of curriculum on its own is sometimes written as "curriculums", rather than the traditional curricula ; nevertheless, the phrase "curriculums vita " is avoided, because vita remains strongly marked as a foreign loanword. In current usage is less curriculum Marked as a foreign loanword , and so the plural of curriculum is on Its Own Sometimes Written as "curriculum" Rather Than the traditional curriculum; nevertheless, the phrase "curriculum vita" is AVOIDED, vita Because Remains Strongly marked as a U.S. foreign loanword.
A standard British CV Typically is limited to two pages of size A4 paper and includes the Following Generally points.
• Personal details at the top, such as name in bold type, address, contact numbers and, if the subject has one, an e-mail address. Personal details at the top, Such as name in bold type, address, contact numbers and, if the subject has one, an e-mail address. Photos are not required at all, unless requested. Photos Are Not required at all, unless are requested. Modern CVs are more flexible. Modern CVs are more flexible.
• A personal profile or career objective, instead of being written in either the first or the third person as commonly occurs, should be an impersonal statement, being a short paragraph about the job seeker. A personal profile or career Objective, INSTEAD of Being Written in Either the first or the third person as Commonly Occurs, should be an impersonal statement, Being a short paragraph about the job seeker. This should be purely factual, and subjective statements about the writer's qualities such as "enthusiastic", "highly motivated", are allowable in so far as the objective is to convince the reader of the desirability of arranging an interview. This should be Purely factual, and subjective statements about the writer's Qualities Such as "enthusiastic," "highly motivated", are Allow In so far as the Objective is to convinces the reader of the desirability of Arranging an interview. Buzzwords should be avoided, and focus should be placed on the individuals unique abilities which sets them apart from other job applicants. Buzzwords should be AVOIDED, and focus should be on the Individuals Placed Abilities unique sets them apart from Which Other Job Applicants.
• A bulleted list of the job seeker's key skills or professional assets alone is somewhat unsophisticated. A bulleted list of the job seeker's key skills or professional assets Somewhat alone is unsophisticated.
• A reverse chronological list of the job seeker's educational qualifications and work experience, including his or her current role. A reverse Chronological list of the job seeker's Educational Qualifications and work experience, Including his or her current role. The CV may account for the writer's entire career history, recent jobs only, or those jobs relevant to the job being sought. The CV May account for the writer's Entire career history, Recent jobs only, or to Those Relevant jobs Being Sought the job. The career history section should describe achievements rather than duties. The career history section should describe Achievements Rather Than Duties. The early career can these days be lumped together in a short summary but recent jobs should illustrate concept, planning, achievement, roles. The early career These Days Can be lumped together in a short summary But jobs should Illustrate Recent concept, planning, achievement, roles.
• A reverse chronological list of the job seeker's education or training , including a list of his or her qualifications such as his or her academic qualifications ( GCSEs , A-Levels , Highers , degrees etc.) and his or her professional qualifications ( NVQs and memberships of professional organizations etc.). A reverse Chronological list of the job seeker's education or training , Including a list of his or her Qualifications Such as his or her academic Qualifications ( GCSEs , A-Levels , Highers , degrees etc..) and his or her professional Qualifications ( NVQs and memberships Organizations of professional etc.). If the job seeker has just left the place of education, the work experience and education are reversed. If the job seeker has just left the place of Education, the Education and work experience are reversed.
• Date of birth, gender if you have an ambiguous first name, whether you have a driving license used to be standard - but nothing is required and you should not waste space on trivia. Date of birth, gender if You Have an ambiguous first name, Whether You Have a driving license standard Used to Be - But nothing is required and you should Not waste space on trivia. An employer requesting date of birth and gender needlessly could find itself on the losing side of recent anti-discrimination legislation . An employer Requesting date of birth and gender needlessly Could Find Itself on the losing side of Recent anti-discrimination Legislation .
• The job seeker's hobbies and interests (optional) if directly connected with the job seeker's career and/or employment. The job seeker's hobbies and Interests (optional) if connected directly with the job seeker's career and / or Employment.
There are certain faux pas for CVs: There are Un certain faux pas for CVs:
• The CV being longer than two full sheets of paper. The CV Than Being longer two full sheets of paper. (This rule does not apply to academic positions, for which the CV normally includes a complete list of publications and major conference papers. CVs for positions in postsecondary teaching, research, and academic administration may be of any length.) (This rule does Not Apply to academic positions, for the CV Normally Which includes a complete list of major publications and conference papers. Resumes for teaching positions in postsecondary, research, and academic administration May be of Any length.)
• Writing anything pejorative about other persons or businesses. Writing anything pejorative about Other persons or business.
• Implying skills which one does not have. Implying skills Which One Does Not have.
As with résumés, CVs are subject to recruiting fads. As with résumés, CVs are subject to recruiting Fads. For example, For example,
• In German-speaking countries, a picture was a mandatory adjunct to the CV for a long time. In German-speaking countries, a picture Was a mandatory Adjunct to the CV for a long time.
• Indian employers prefer lengthy résumés. Employers prefer Indian lengthy résumés.
• Including a photograph of the applicant is strongly discouraged in the US as it would suggest that an employer would discriminate on the basis of a person's appearance — age , race , sex , attractiveness , or the like. Including a photograph of the Applicant is Strongly discouraged in the U.S. as it would an employer Suggest That would discriminant on the basis of a person's Appearance - age , race , sex , Attractiveness , or the like. The theatre and modeling industries are exceptions, where it is expected that résumés will include photographs; actors refer to such photos as head shots . The theater and modeling industries are exceptions, Where It Is Expected That résumés will include photographs, actors Such Refer to photos as head shots .
• In Korea, résumés always include a picture of the applicant, and other information, such as religion, Resident registration number (South Korea) , family information, military information (for men), and other information often regarded as personal information in the West. In Korea, résumés Always include a picture of the Applicant, and Other information, Such as religion, Resident registration number (South Korea) , family information, military information (for men), and Other information as personal information Often Regarded in the West.
• When listing non-academic employment in the US, the newest entries generally come first (reverse chronological). When listing non-academic Employment in the U.S., the Generally newest entries come first (Reverse Chronological).
• The use of an "objective statement" at the top of the document (such as "Looking for an entry-level position in stores") was strongly encouraged in the US during the mid-1990s but fell out of favor by the late-1990s. The use of an "Objective Statement" at the top of the document (Such as "Looking for an entry-level position in stores") Was Strongly Encourage in the U.S. During the mid-1990s But Fell out of favor by the late-1990s . However, with the avalanche of résumés distributed via the Internet since the late 1990s, an "objective" and/or "skills summary" statement has become more common to help recruiters quickly determine the applicant's suitability. However, with the avalanche of résumés in distributed via the Internet Since the late 1990s, an "Objective" and / or "skills summary" statement has Become more common to help recruiters Quickly determine the Applicant's suitability. It is not prevalent elsewhere. It Is Not Prevalent elsewhere.
• In the 1980s and early 1990s in the US, the trend was to not allow a résumé to exceed one page in length. In the 1980s and early 1990s in the U.S., the trend Was to not allowed to Exceed résumé to one page in length. In the late 1990s, this restriction fell out of vogue, with two- or even three-page résumés becoming common. In the late 1990s, this restriction Fell out of vogue, Even with two-or three-page résumés Becoming common.
• In Canada, by Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms , applicants may refuse to put down race, national or ethnic origin, colour, sex, age or mental or physical disability on the résumé even if the employer instructed the applicants to do so. In Canada, by Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms , May Applicants refuse to put down race, national or ethnic origin, color, sex, age or mental or physical disability on the résumé Even if the employer instructer the Applicants to do so.

Third Activity

Go to the next link and make the activities:

http://www.saberingles.com.ar/reading/big-ben.html

1. Read the text
2. Each integrant of the team has to answer the test alone and print his o her score.
3. Print the reading
4. Each team has to invastigate an other important symbol like (Big Ben).
5. Each team has to make a small writing ( one sheet) of the important symbol and make 5 questions about the information.
6. Bring the material to class.

Second Activity

1. Make a chart with the most important informartion in each video. (two charts)
2. Look for two activities in internet that practice the grammar shown in videos.
3. Each team has to bring class these activities in order to share them with others teams in class.


http://www.englishmedialab.com/higherlevels/comparatives/comparatives.html

http://www.englishmedialab.com/higherlevels/weather%20forecast/weather%20forecast.html

jueves, 20 de mayo de 2010

Change sentences to passive or active voice

Active Voice


1. I write a letter

2. Someone gives me a dog

3. I don't like people telling me what to do

4. Everybody thinks Cathy works very hard.

5. They believe Tom is wearing a white pullover.

6. MY SISTER BOUGHT A BOOK YESTERDAY

7. Pedro de Mendoza founded Buenos Aires

8. He visits the park every day.

9. We sing a song.

10. the hunter chases the tiger.

11. should study french.

12. I must do my duties

13. I have eaten apples

14. He loves her

15. He killed them

16. He has said it.

17. Mr Jones watches the film.

18. The people speak English

19. He reads comics

20. They sing the song.

21. I take photos.

22. She does the housework.

23. The policemen help the children.

24. Mother waters the flowers

25. The porter carries the bags

26. Bartholdi designed the Statue of liberty

27. The French gave the Statue to the U.S in 1886

28. They made this car in 196

29. The man must have eaten five hamburgers

30. Colorful parrots live in the rainforest.

31. Marilyn mailed the letter

32. I washed the car.

33. I wrote the book.

34. The carpenter will finish the table this week

35. Lisa makes those souvenirs

36. "I throw the ball."

37. The waiter dropped the tray of food.

38. The review committee denied your request for funding.

39. Children cannot open these bottles easily.

40. The party will celebrate his retirement.


Passive voice

1-The house was built by a mason

2-America was discovered by Christopher Colombus

3- The window was destroyed by a child.
4- The steam engine was invented by James Watt
5- The building was demolished by a crane
6- The forest was destroyed by fire
7- The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell
8- The incandescent light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison
9- The text was written by a student
10- The review was written by a teacher
11- The beer is being drunk by a drunkard
12- The truck is driven by a man
13- The mansion will be built by good workers
14- The examination for admission shall be resolved by new students
15- The pizza will be eaten by children
16- The house will be painted by owner
17- The new car will be sold by their owners
18- The helicopter will be flown by a skilled pilot
19- The ship will be brought to England by pirates

20- The tower was demolished by an earthquake
21- The trash was burned by some children
22- The document was destroyed by a dog
23- The film was seen by all students
24- The excursion will be organized by all teachers
25- The school was cleaned by students and teachers
26- The dog will be bathed by their owners
27- The murderer was jailed for a detective
28- The girl was punished by their parents
29- A wounded man is being treated by a paramedic
30- Fried chicken is being eaten by a dog

31- The limo will be purchased by an employer
32- The computer was repaired by an expert
33- The child was scolded by her mom
34- The animals are fed by visitors
35- The horse was hit by a truck
36- The museum is being closed by a guard
37- The tree is being felled by a lumberjack
38- The musical concert was enjoyed by fans
39- The accident was witnessed by many people
40- The TV is being auctioned by a seller