UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL A DISTANCIA
VICERRECTORÍA ACADÉMICA
ESCUELA CIENCIAS SOCIALES Y HUMANIDADES
CATEDRA DE INGLÉS TÉCNICO
ORIENTACIONES ACADÉMICAS PARA EL CURSO
INGLÉS BÁSICO
CÓDIGO: 00990
SEMANA A
ELABORADO POR:
LICDA. ZAIDA MENDEZ CUEVAS
TUTORA
REVISADO POR:
M.A. MÓNICA CHACÓN PRADO
COORDINADORA CÁTEDRA INGLÉS TÉCNICO
Ingrese a este curso visitando el nuevo sitio web de la Escuela:
www.uned.ac.cr/sociales
TERCER CUATRIMESTRE, 2012
Inglés Básico
Código: 00990
1. INTRODUCCIÓN
Esta orientación se ha elaborado con el objetivo de proveer guía e información
indispensable al estudiante de la asignatura Inglés Básico. La misma cuenta con
cronograma de estudio, contenidos, tareas, y los rubros e instrumentos de
evaluación.
2. PROPÓSITO DEL CURSO:
Este curso está diseñado para estudiantes de diversos programas que requieren
adquirir conocimientos, técnicas y habilidades básicas del idioma Inglés para la
comprensión de lectura. Se consideran como elementos claves la adquisición de
vocabulario, el correcto uso del diccionario y el conocer estrategias para su
aplicación en la lectura de textos y gráficos de distintos campos profesionales.
3. OBJETIVOS:
Al finalizar el curso, el estudiante:
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Adquirirá técnicas de comprensión de lectura para su aplicación en textos de
lengua inglesa.
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Analizará textos variados y académicos, artículos de periódicos y revistas por
medio de las técnicas de skimming, scanning, vista previa del texto y el uso de
indicadores de secuencia.
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Adquirirá vocabulario general y patrones de expresión en inglés por medio de la
aplicación de estrategias del uso de vocabulario.
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Aplicará estrategias para la comprensión de vocabulario, tales como la omisión
de palabras desconocidas y análisis de vocabulario en contexto (collocations,
definiciones, ejemplos y sinónimos).
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Identificará en textos y gráficos los diferentes aspectos morfológicos, sintácticos
y gramaticales empleados en la comprensión de lectura en inglés.
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Utilizará técnicas para la comprensión de gráficos.
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Analizará los elementos fundamentales de coherencia en textos y gráficos para
la comprensión de información en inglés.
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Empleará las técnicas de comprensión de lectura y adquisición de vocabulario,
para reconocer la idea central e ideas secundarias; así como, hacer predicciones
del texto.
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4. OBSERVACIONES GENERALES
El curso de Inglés Básico está dirigido a estudiantes de diferentes carreras de la
UNED, que requieran aprender el uso instrumental del inglés para la comprensión
de textos escritos. Por ello, las lecturas elegidas estarán relacionadas a los distintos
campos profesionales, ofreciendo una gran variedad de temáticas.
Por su naturaleza teórico práctica, este curso sigue una metodología a distancia,
bajo la cual se estudian individualmente los materiales didácticos del curso y se
realizan los ejercicios de auto evaluación que aparecen en el material, los cuales están
acompañados de las respectivas respuestas para su verificación.
El material didáctico de este curso está en inglés, para ofrecerle al estudiante un
contacto real con la lengua. Junto con el libro de trabajo (“Well Read”: Skills and
Strategies for Reading from Laurie Blass), se brindará una guía de estudio, la
cual complementa el texto y amplía los conceptos teóricos, por medio de
explicaciones y ejemplos en español.
A la vez, se ofrecerán tutorías presenciales no obligatorias en los centros
universitarios donde la matricula lo permita. En éstas se discutirá lo leído para cada
clase y se evacuarán dudas y/o consultas.
Debe informarse acerca de los centros universitarios donde se imparten las tutorías
del curso Inglés Básico. Para obtener los horarios de las tutorías, acuda al centro
universitario donde se matriculó y verifique con cuidado la semana en la que éstas
se impartirán, sea A o B.
Esta información también puede encontrarse en la página web de la UNED
(pulsando un click en “Servicio a estudiantes”, y luego “Horario de tutorías
presenciales).
También,
puede
ingresar
por
medio
del
link:
http://www.uned.ac.cr/tutoria/
La evaluación del curso consta de dos exámenes ordinarios y dos tareas. Las
tareas están incluidas en este folleto y son de carácter individual. Las fechas de
exámenes aparecen en el “Instructivo de Matrícula y Oferta de Asignaturas” del
cuatrimestre
correspondiente
o
en
la
dirección
http://www.uned.ac.cr/infmatricul/calendarios/index.shtml
Para las pruebas escritas, el uso del diccionario durante el examen es
permitido. Sin embargo, prestar el diccionario; así como, utilizar traductores y
diccionarios electrónicos es prohibido. Las fechas y contenidos de estos
instrumentos se detallan más adelante.
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NOTAS IMPORTANTES
La información de horario de tutorías y fechas de exámenes no se suministra
por teléfono.
Recuerde la opción del Programa de Apoyo Didáctico a Distancia (PADD).
Para hacer uso eficiente de este recurso, refiérase a la última página de estas
orientaciones.
La información sobre las notas de los exámenes y el promedio final no se
puede ofrecer por teléfono ni correo electrónico. No obstante, el estudiante podrá
consultar todos estos datos en la página Web de la UNED a través del entorno
NODOS.
Programa de Apoyo Didáctico a Distancia (PADD)
Un apoyo para el (la) estudiante.
El Programa de Apoyo Didáctico a Distancia conocido por las siglas PADD, es un
servicio para atender las consultas administrativas y académicas de los estudiantes
por las siguientes tres vías:
Por correo electrónico: paddsociales@uned.ac.cr
Por teléfono a los números 2527-2554, 2280-1694
Por fax al: 2280-1694
Con la Licda. Scarlet Reyes Amador, de Lunes a Viernes de 8:00a.m a 4:30p.m.
Existe un Buzón telefónico del PADD, en el cuál se deja la consulta grabada
en el número 2234-3235, y por ese mismo medio de obtiene la respuesta, en
un plazo máximo de 24 horas.
Si va a utilizar el correo electrónico, redacte la pregunta en forma clara y precisa,
no olvide indicar el nombre y código de la materia, además identifíquese con su
nombre completo.
Un servicio para usted
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CRONOGRAMA DE ESTUDIO
En la siguiente tabla se detalla la distribución de unidades por tutoría, así como las
actividades evaluativas por realizar.
Tutoría #1
Tutoría #2
Chapter #1: The Sociology of food
Chapter #2: Technology in Movies
Capítulo #4: Aspectos morfológicos y
sintácticos del inglés (material
complementario)
Chapter #3: Sport Psychology
Chapter #4: The Culture of Music Capítulo
#4: Aspectos morfológicos y sintácticos del
inglés (material complementario)
pp. 1-16
pp. 17-34 +
Guía de
estudio
pp. 35-54
pp. 55-74
Tarea #1
PRIMER ORDINARIO:
CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, & 4, más CAPITULO #4 (Guía de estudio)
Tutoría #3
Tutoría #4
Chapter #5: Global Community
Chapter #6: Business Etiquette
Capítulo #4: Aspectos morfológicos y
sintácticos del inglés (repaso)
pp. 75-94
pp. 95-112
Guía de
estudio
Chapter #7: Fashion Philosophy
Chapter #8 Ethics in Education Capítulo #4:
Aspectos morfológicos y sintácticos del inglés
(repaso)
pp. 113-132
pp. 133-150
Tarea #2
SEGUNDO ORDINARIO:
CHAPTERS 5, 6, 7 & 8, más CAPITULO #4 (Guía de estudio)
INSTRUMENTOS DE EVALUACIÓN:
I Examen ordinario
II Examen ordinario
2 Tareas
35%
35%
30% (15% cada una)
Las fechas de entrega de las tareas serán las siguientes:
Tarea N°1: la entrega de la primera tarea de Semana A es hasta el 29 de
setiembre de 2012, hasta las 4pm inclusive.
Tarea N°2: la entrega de la segunda tarea de Semana A es hasta el 10 de
noviembre de 2012, hasta las 4pm inclusive.
Tareas después de la fecha establecida no serán aceptadas. La tutoría podría
no ser en la misma fecha que la entrega de las tareas. Se sugiere el presentarlas al
Centro Universitario más cercano para obtener comprobante de entrega de la
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misma. No se calificaran sólo las respuestas. El estudiante puede presentar las
tareas al fotocopiarlas de las orientaciones, transcribiendo en su totalidad la tarea o
al
descargar
las
orientaciones
desde
la
web:
http://www.uned.ac.cr/WSConOriAca/Default.aspx
TEXTOS PARA EL CURSO
Blass, Laurie. (2008). Well-Read 1: Skills and Strategies for Reading. Oxford
University Press: US
Chacón, Mónica. (2011). Guía de Estudio para el curso Inglés Básico. UNED
ENLACES EN LÍNEA
Los siguientes son una lista de sitios web los cuales contienen ejercicios y prácticas
adicionales relacionadas con los temas de este curso.
http://www.nonstopenglish.com/lang/es/allexercises/grammar/
http://www.curso-ingles.com/varios/acibre.php
http://nonstopenglish.com/lang/es/allexercises/fillinthegaps-014.asp
http://www.upv.es/jugaryaprender/ingles/reading.htm
http://www.mansioningles.com/Vocabulario.htm
http://www.scribd.com/doc/280173/The-food-chain-comprension-lectora-ingles
http://www.englishcom.com.mx/puntuacion-en-ingles/uso-delapostrofe.html?act=all
http://www.mansioningles.com/Gramatica.htm
http://www.speakspeak.com/html/d3a_resources_grammar_practice_beginners.ht
m
http://www.curso-ingles.com/nivel1.php
http://www.saberingles.com.ar/reading/index.html
http://esl.about.com/od/beginningreadingskills/English_Reading_Comprehension_fo
r_Beginners.htm
http://www.english-online.org.uk/theread.htm
Atención a estudiantes:
Mónica de Jesús Chacón Prado
Encargada de Cátedra de Inglés Técnico
Escuela de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
Miércoles: 2:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m.
Teléfono: 2527-2680
Correo electrónico: mochacon@uned.ac.cr
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INGLÉS BÁSICO, Cód. 0990
TAREA No. 1
Valor: 15 %
Incluye: CHAPTERS 1-4 y CAPÍTULO 4 (GUÍA DE ESTUDIO)
NOMBRE
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PTS OBTENIDOS (44 pts)
PORCENTAJE (15%)
FIRMA
NOTA
General Instructions:
Read the text carefully. Then answer all the questions in English.
Unusual Olympic Sports
There are three sports you may not hear of: curling, biathlon and skeleton.
Curling
Curling is a sport that is played on ice. Two teams of four players each slide eight
stones along the ice to a colored circle on the ice (called the house). The object is to
place a stone closest to the center of the house. Canadian Olympic curler Sammy
McCann began very young practicing this sport because his father managed a hotel
with an ice rink.
Biathlon
Biathlon has been an Olympic event since 1960. It comes from the tradition of
hunting on ski. It is a combination of cross-country skiing and shooting. In Norway
people can either play soccer or do cross-country skiing. Norwegian biathlon
competitor Anne Kristiansen tried biathlon at age eight and won her first event at
age twelve.
Skeleton
The sport of skeleton racing first became an Olympic sport in 1928. Skeleton racers
slide down on icy course at very high speed on a simple sled. The sled is called
“skeleton’’ because early sleds looked like human skeletons. Zach Gale, a famous
skeleton racer, started skeleton racing until he was 30.
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Taken and adapted from: Anderson Neil (1997) Active Skills for Reading.
Thompson ELT. Canada.
A. Scan the passage quickly to find the answers to these questions. Write
complete answers. (10 points, 2 pts/each correct answer, 1pt grammarspelling, 1pt content)
1. How old was Anne Kristiansen when she tried biathlon the first time?
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2. Where is the Olympic curler from?
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3. How did the early sleds of "skeleton" look like ?
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4. What is the fastest of the three sports?
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5. What does Biathlon combine?
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B. Complete the following definitions with the words and phrases from the
box. Write the term in the space provided. Do not repeat any option. One
extra option is given. (5 points, 1 point each)
Hunt
Look like
Object
Race
Slide
House
1.
Goal, the main idea of a game.
2.
To find and kill animals.
3.
Move on ice.
4.
A speed competition in running , driving etc.
5.
To seem the same to the eye.
C. Check ; the part of the speech for the boldfaced words. (5 points, 1/pt
each correct answer)
Noun Verb Adjective
1) Curling is a sport that is played on ice.
2) In Norway you can either play soccer or do crosscountry skiing.
3) Norwegian biathlon competitor Anne Kristiansen
tried biathlon at age eight.
4) Sammy McCann began very young practicing this
sport.
5) The sport of skeleton racing first became an
Olympic sport in 1928.
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Part II.
Read the passage carefully. Then answer all the questions.
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Facts about food
Everywhere on earth there are “food specialists” with different or opposite
views on the best kind of nutrition for the various purposes. A lot of people
believe the most healthful diets are high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, but
low in fat, cholesterol, sugar and salt. Some nutritionists say the perfect
eating plan contains mostly carbohydrates without much protein. In contrast,
other scientists say people need meals with meat, chicken, fish, or milk
products and only small amounts of grains, potatoes, bread, rice, and noodles.
One famous diet plan allows only certain foods at certain times-protein with
protein, carbohydrates with carbohydrates, fruits alone, and so on. It has
restrictive options. Some eaters stay away from all meat and maybe even fish
and milk products. They get their protein from plants, mostly beans. Others
want only high-fiber food. These people may not eat white bread or white rice
or even cooked vegetables. So what is the best way to eat and be healthy?
The discussion of this topic will go on far into the future
The necessary substances and element for human life and health are
water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. Most kinds of food
contain some of these nutrients, but they are not all the same in their effects
on people. Various ingredients and dishes affect the mind in different ways,
and some kind of nourishment has better effects on the brain than others. For
instance, can broccoli increase brain power? Maybe so. Low levels of the Bvitamins can cause a decrease in memory and thinking abilities, nutritionists
say, but dark green vegetables contain a lot of these nutrients. Another
example of a “memory helpers” is lecithin-a substance from soybeans, also
found in high-fiber food like nuts and whole grains. High-protein foods
influence the mind in more helpful ways than dishes high in sugar and
carbohydrates. And the caffeine in coffee or tea may help thinking.
2
3
In many places outside the big cities, food with more than four legs is part of
good nutritious home cooking. Fried or grilled ants are a tasty but expensive
snack in Colombia, South America. In various parts of Mexico, over 300 types
of insects serve as food. In Southern Africa, many people like to eat at least
one kind of caterpillar or worm. They enjoy it fried or, dried, or cooked in
tomato sauce. In Thailand cooks create a spicy-hot pepper sauce with water
bugs. In Vietnam grasshoppers filled with peanuts are a special dish. And in
some regions of China, bugs are not only a part of meals but an important
ingredient in medicine too. Most kinds of insects have high nutritional value.
They contain a lot of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Many people like their
taste. They are everywhere on the planet. They add to the variety of people’s
diets. For several reasons, insects are an important kind of food in the global
diet, and they will become a more common ingredient in the future.
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The growing similarities in diet and eating habits around the world are
influencing people of various cultures in different ways. For example, Western
foods are damaging health in the industrialized island country of Japan.
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Western diet has affected it because instead of small meals of seafood, rice
and vegetables, the typical Japanese diet, people now include large amounts
of meat and dairy products. According to Japanese health researchers such
changes in eating habits are related to a great increase in health problems
such as heart disease, strokes, cancer and diabetes.
Taken and adapted from: Hartman Pamela, Kirn Elaine (2002). Interactions 1 Mc
Graw- Hill Contemporary, New York
A. Write the subject that the boldfaced pronoun refers to in the text “Facts
about food’’ (6 points, 1 pt/each)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
It
they
They
they
They
It
(¶ 1)
(¶ 1)
(¶ 2)
(¶ 3)
(¶ 3)
(¶ 4)
B. Check ; True or False based on the reading. (6 points, 1/pt each correct
answer).
Statements
True
1. In most parts of the world “food specialists” agree that there is
only one perfect eating plan diet for everybody.
2. Some eaters prefer beans to get proteins because they don’t
eat meat.
3. Water is an indispensable element for human’s life.
4. Chinese people use insects only for medical purposes.
False
5. Fats are not necessary for human health.
6. People eat worms cooked in tomato sauce in Southern Africa.
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C. Scan the passage quickly to find the answers to these questions. Write
complete answers. (12points, 2 pts/each correct answer : 1 pt grammarspelling /1 pt content)
1. What can low level of vitamin B cause to the human body?
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2. Where can people get lecithin from?
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3. Why are most kinds of insect considered nutritious?
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4. What does the typical Japanese diet consist of?
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5. How many kinds of insects Mexican people eat?
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6. Write two sentences that provide examples to support the text. (1 pt each
correct sentence)
a. _____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________.
b. ___________________________________________________________
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TAREA No. 2
Valor: 15 %
Incluye: CHAPTERS 5-8 y CAPÍTULO 4 (GUÍA DE ESTUDIO)
NOMBRE
1er APELLIDO
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FECHA
10/11/2012
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PORCENTAJE (15%)
FIRMA
NOTA
General Instructions:
Read each exercise carefully. Then answer all the questions in English.
Part I.
Read the following text very carefully. Then, answer the exercises.
Business Etiquette in International Countries
by Lisa Magloff, Demand Media
Globalization has increased the amount of international business dealing, and with
this has come a greater need for business managers to understand the etiquette of
doing business in foreign countries. Deals can be lost by people who are unaware of
a foreign associate's culture, customs or etiquette. Etiquette matters, because
learning the culture and customs of another country shows respect, which is key to
developing a business relationship.
Correct Behavior
Some behaviors that are normal sometimes in the United States, such as kissing a
female colleague on the cheek, may be inappropriate or even illegal or in other
cultures. Jeanette S. Martin and Lillian H. Chaney, in their book "Global Business
Etiquette: A Guide to International Communication and Customs," suggest that it is
particularly important to consider when a behavior that is legal in the United States,
such as gift giving, may be illegal in another country. Similarly, a behavior that is
illegal in the United States, such as bribery, may be expected in a foreign country.
In this case, it becomes necessary to find a polite way to avoid the illegal custom.
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Before You Travel
Dana Persia, owner of DP Image Consulting, suggests in a CNN article that it is
important to prepare before traveling. Research business etiquette and learn a few
phrases in the language of the country you will visit. This will help set a tone of
cooperation and friendship. Persia also emphasizes that Americans should not judge
the etiquette of others and or act in a superior manner. Try to blend in by toning
down any behaviors, such as loud talking, that may make you stand out from the
locals.
Greetings
When meeting with people from other cultures, set a professional tone at the start
and make a good initial impression by using the correct greeting. Although the
handshake has become a standard greeting, even in countries such as Japan where
it is not the traditional greeting, it is wise to be prepared for the traditional greeting.
When traveling to Japan, know the etiquette for bowing. Kimberley Roberts, writing
for the International Business Center, suggests pausing and taking your cue from
the other person on which style of greeting to use.
Follow Others
When you are unsure what etiquette to use in an international situation, it is safest
to follow the lead of the person you are meeting with. Watch your hosts for clues as
to proper dining table etiquette and avoid discussing someone's personal life unless
they bring it up first. Always keep an open mind; for example, don't refuse to
sample local delicacies
Taken from: www, mallbusiness.chron.com/business-etiquette-internationalcountries-3111.html
A. Complete the following definitions with the words and phrases from the
box. Write the term in the space provided. Do not repeat any option. Two
extra options are given. (7 points, 1 point each)
colleague
behavior
deal
customs
locals
bribery
clues
bowing
delicacy
1. ________________
an agreement or arrangement, especially in business,
that helps both sides involved.
2. ________________
the actions and mannerisms made by organisms,
systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with their
environment
3. ________________
to bend the knee or body or incline the head, as
reverence, salutation, recognition.
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4. ________________
the act or practice of giving or accepting money or
any other valuable consideration given or promise
with a view to corrupting the behavior of a person.
5. ________________
anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a
problem.
6. ________________
something delightful or pleasing, especially a choice food
considered with regard to its rarity, costliness.
7. ________________
a group pattern of habitual activity usually
from one generation to another.
transmitted
B. Check ; True or False based on the reading. (6 points, 1/pt each correct
answer).
Statements
True
False
1. To ignore etiquette rules can cause serious problems to
businessmen.
2. To have a successful foreign business meeting is not necessary to
know about the different way people greet.
3. American should feel superior when visiting other countries for
business.
4. It is for businessmen to learn some basic vocabulary of the
language from the country they will visit.
5. Kissing a female coworker on the cheek is accepted worldwide.
6. Visitors should follow their hosts when they are not sure of how to
behave.
C. Check ; the part of the speech for the boldfaced words. (5 points, 1/pt
each correct answer)
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
1. Always keep an open mind.
2. It is wise to be prepared for the traditional
greeting.
3. Learning the culture and customs of another
country shows respect.
4. When meeting with people from other
cultures, set a professional tone
5. Dana Persia suggests in a CNN article that it
is important to prepare before traveling.
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PART II
Read the following text. Answer all the questions about it.
We Are More Connected but We Are Not Interconnected
1
2
3
4
5
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I sat in the main hall at a recent conference attended by 1,000 creative,
innovative, and smart people. Many of us traveled hundreds of miles and
paid hundreds of dollars just to be in that room together.
We changed our schedules. We missed family time. We reordered our
obligations in order to be physically present in the same room. What did we
do once we were in the same room together?
Like junkies desperate for a fix, the majority of the people around me
poured over their cell phones and iPads, tweeting, texting, and even playing
games.
I sat by myself with people all around me using technology in order to be
“more connected” with more people. The people in that room were
connected indeed. They had lots of “connections,” but they weren’t
necessarily interconnected with the people either around them or appearing
as bits of text on their device.
Connected vs. Interconnected
Technology is such a wonderful tool. I’m not here to slam it in general. I
tweet and text, but I also think we need to frankly discuss the quality of our
connections and how we use technology in particular situations
When you’re in a room filled with people who intentionally showed up in
order to learn and network, texting should be on the lower end of priorities.
The thing is that it’s hard to sit next to a person and start talking. I did this
over and over again at that conference, and each time I would have
preferred to send that text message or tweet rather than break the ice.
One guy kind of grimaced, as if I was torturing him by asking what he was
up to at the conference. Other folks welcomed a chance to talk about what
they love to do. Some introduced me to their friends. Some of us even
swapped business cards.
Arriving at that point was hard work. The easy connection through
impersonal technology will always be easier than becoming interconnected
with a flesh and blood person who may ignore or reject you. It’s costly, but
the quality of that connection has the potential to change lives
Taken and adapted from: http://inamirrordimly.com/2011/10/11/we-are-moreconnected-but-we-are-not-interconnected/
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A. Scan the passage quickly to find the answers to these questions. Write
complete answers. (10 points, 2 pts/each correct answer: 1 pt grammarspelling / 1 pt content).
1. Write the main idea for the text.
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2. What were people in the same room using technology for?
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3. Was it easy for the writer of the article to break the ice?
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4. Why is it difficult to interconnect with a flesh and blood person?
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5. Write the sentence in which the author expresses his positive opinion toward
technology.
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B. Write the subject that the boldfaced pronoun refers to in the text ’’we
are more connected but we are not interconnected’’ (8 points, 1 pt/each
correct answer)
1.
Us
(¶ 1)
2.
Our (¶ 2)
3.
Their (¶ 3)
4.
Me
(¶ 4)
5.
Our
(¶ 5)
6.
Him (¶ 7)
7.
He
8.
They (¶ 7)
(¶ 7)
PART III
Scan the table below to answer the questions that follow it. (7 points, 1/pt
each correct answer).
Statement of account: Account Number 012257 John Davis
Transaction description
debit
credit
Balance
Jun 1 2012
Balance brought down
$1500.00
Jun 6 2012
Deposit—personal savings
Jun 7 2012
Withdrawal
$ 125.00
$1675.00
Jun 10 2012
Cable and Phone bill
$ 75.35
$1599.65
Jun 14 2012
standing order - Acme insurance
$ 100.00
$1499.65
Jun 17 2012
Grocery Shopping
$ 197.00
$1302.65
Jun 21 2012
Withdrawal
$ 250.00
$1052.65
Jun 24 2012
Mortgage payment
$1030
$22.65
Jun 28 2012
Monthly paycheck
Jun 30 2012
Interest
$300.00
$1800.00
$ 900.00
$922.65
$ 5.30
$927.95
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1. How much money did John have at the beginning of the month? ____________
2. How much money did he save into the account this month? _________________
3. What was the highest debit transaction of the month? ___________________
4. When did John have the lowest balance of the month? _________________
5. How much money did he take out himself this month? ___________________
6. When did he receive his salary? ________________________
7. How much interest did he earn? ____________________
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