June 1 2016 Assigment

How to Present Yourself

Listen to this video and then follow the tasks below:

Task one:

List the steps the presenter mentioned in the video regarding Sarah’s job search activities.

1. List companies you want to work for

2. Write down typical problems

3. How would you solve them and make an outline solution.

Task two:

What is the advice the presenter gave in the video?

You must the license, and know the rules of the work, and how to solve the problem of the work.

Task three:

Fill in the following table:

	Words	Meaning	Sentences
New vocabulary
Phrasal verbs
Idioms

May 30 2016 Assignment

Monday's assignment

Good morning everyone,

Do dreams come true?

This question I would like every one of you to answer in the following tasks. Based on our today’s reading (Dream Comes True), please write a similar overview for yourself following the main points below:

Task 1:

     Helen came to  Canada for five months. Before she lived in Canada, she worked very hard everyday in China. She has never dreamed to left her motherland and immigrated abroad. But for children's education, she had to left China and came to Canada. Because Helen's husband is working in Canada and her son is studying in Canadian high school. Living Canada is her husband's dream, and they all lived in Canada for four years. Now, Helen is learning English as a student in LINC school. 

When Helen was a little girl, she dreamed to become a teacher. when she was a teenager, she  dreamed to become a fashion designer, because she liked drawing and doing handwork very much and she has many different thoughts. Now her dream is speaking English fluently and she want to have a job using English in the future. Helen has been studied  accounting major at university, but she did't like this career. After  two years ago, she studied civil engineering in college and became a civil engineering designer. In her working experience, the greatest thing for her is when she was 28,  her partner and she set up  civil engineering design company and she dig out  "the first bucket of gold". According to her interests, she with her friend set up a Cafe store and a German restaurant. Now her dream is speaking English fluently and studying in the college of Canada.

Task 2:

Ask one of your peers to edit your work and give you a helpful suggestion on how to achieve your new goal.

Task 3:

After editing, publish your work for evaluation J

May 24 2016 Assignment

Tuesday's assignment

Tenses

Task 1:

Write one paragraph using simple present ONLY. Describe five or more routine or habitual actions that you practice.

I get up at seven o'clock every morning, and I drink some warm water before breakfast. I prepare milk and oat for my family. After breakfast my son goes to school by himself  and my husband goes to work.

Task 2:

Write one paragraph using present progressive ONLY. Describe your classroom and your peers.

Our classmates are studying English on the computer.

Task 3:

Write one paragraph using present perfect ONLY. Share five things that you have never tried, visited, eaten, or done and why.

I have never tried to diving, because I am afraid of deep ocean.And I have never tried to visiting the XiZhang in China, because many people have the altitude reaction. I have never tried to eating  insect because I feel it is terrible. The biggest regrettable thing for me is I have never having a broad boyfriend because I married, and I love my family.

Task 4:

Write one paragraph using present perfect progressive ONLY. Share five things that you have started in the past and have been doing till the current time.

I have been studying English in Linc class when I lived Canada. I had been talking with my husband in English one hour every day to improve my speaking skill. When summer comes, I have been walking after dinner. I have been listening radio of CBC News every morning when I prepare breakfast.

May 15 2016 Assignment

Monday's assignment

 Presentations

Task 1:
Listen to a radio interview with a communications consultant about giving presentations. Answer the questions below.

1. How does Melanie define a good presentation? 

Well prepared, well delivered.

2. What three Ps of presentations does she mention?

Planning, preparation, practice.

3. Why is it important to consider your audience when preparing a presentation? 

Because you don’t want your presentation to fall on deaf ears.

4. How can you start your presentation? Give examples. 

You can begin with ice-breakers. For examples, Jokes, pictures, introductory remarks.

5. What is a presentation outline? 

It’s a point form plan.

6. How can an outline help you in giving a good presentation? 

You know what you want to talk about. Develop contcant.

7. What are signposts? 

Phsiphics Expressions (first of all, now for my next point).

8. What other aspects of a presentation are important? 

Body language, and voice. 

Task 2:
Listen to the interview again. Pay attention to the expressions below. Try to define each one based on your understanding, and then answer the questions below.

Idiom	Meaning
fall on deaf ears	(of a statement or request) be ignored, not paying attention
be second nature	A tendency or habit that has become characteristic or instinctive
frame of mind	A particular mood that influences one’s attitude or behaviour
with someone in mind	while thinking about someone or something
ice-breaker	A thing that serves to relieve inhibitions or tension between people
attention grabber	Something which (or occasionally someone who) grabs attention
tried and tested	Denoting something that has proven in the past to be effective or reliable

Task 3:

1. What does Melanie mean when she says a presentation can fall on deaf ears? 


If the presentation is boring, the audience will ignore it.

2. What is an ice-breaker? In what situations, other than presentations, would you use an ice-breaker? 


A thing that serves to relieve inhibitions or tension between people. In meeting, having dinner with new friends, at the beginning of a party.

3. What does Melanie mean by a good frame of mind for listening? 


 Having general idea of how familiar the audience they are with the topic, what they need to learn, what you think will intrest them.

4. What does Melanie mean when she says to some people public speaking is second nature? 


Some people can do pubilc speaking well without practicing.

5. What is an attention grabber? What example of an attention grabber does Melanie give? 


Something which (or occasionally someone who) grabs attention. Jokes, introductory remarks, pictures.

6. When Melanie says you need to have your audience in mind when you plan your talk, what does she mean? 


To have the audience in mind.

May 5 2016 write a letter

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Toronto, ON, M4T 1M2

Dear Sir/Madam:

I would like to reissue my  Permanent Resident Card, because I lost my PR Card last month when I was shopping in Shop Grog Market. I copied my PR Card in the store at that day. When I returned home, I found I forgot my  Permanent Resident Card in the Shop Grog Market. So I went back to look for my PR Card, but I can't find it. I looked around the machine and asked the staff of the store. I told them, they might phone to me if they find out my PR Card. But one month passed, I have no information from the store. So I witted you to reissue my Permanent Resident Card.

Thank you!

April 27 2016 Assgnment

Wednesday's assignment

Contracts

Task 1:

Listen to a talk and take notes of seven key points and supporting details. Compare your notes with a partner. 

Before you consider signing a contract ...  - make sure you shop around: comparing  prices, guarantees, and warranties, the duration of contract, any terms or conditions that are important  ask 3 companies to compare before signing for services -know who you are dealing with: research this company to see its reputation. world of mouse or reference

When signing a contract ...  - never feel pressure to sign the contract right away: offer once a life time special deal and they won't offer it again.  - always get it in writing, never rely on verbal promise: don’t hesitate to cross out some parts of agreement that you don’t agree with. Make sure any of these changes  are initialed of all parties before you sign. also fill in any blank spaces so other detail can't be added without your permission or your knowledge  - read the fine print: if you don't understand any of terms or conditions, ask questions.  - if or how you can get out of contract: cooling off period, check the consumer service act

Task 2:

Listen again and answer the questions. 

1.    What can prevent you from getting the best possible service and price?

     Dont go to the first place sign you contract, compare with three

     people don't do the research enough 

2.    What are the potential consequences of not performing due diligence?

      you may cost more money than you should or spent more time

3.    What signals should you be wary of when a contract is involved?

     If someone press you what's the 

     sales put pressure on consumers.

4.    What can help prevent misunderstandings or fraud when you sign a contract?

     dont be shy and ask questions

     people has to do some research about this company or service in order to see their reputation or get a reference letter if it was referred from your friends or family members. 

5.    What is contained in “the fine print” and what are the consequences of not reading it?

       some terms or conditions of the contract

       the contract can't be changed or broken unless you and your parties both agree with the new terms. 

6.    What points does the speaker make about the language of contracts?

     Plain language in published communication this means language that the average person understands rather than the complex legal and technical jargon that has been traditionally used. More and more business are slowly coming on board, so we are moving in the right direction 

7.    Explain the term direct agreement and give an example of a personal development service agreement.What do both of these agreements have in common?

     a personal development service agreement.What do both of these agreements have in common?

     direct agreement:  door to door selling situation. 

     a personal development service agreement: gym membership contract 

8.    What are the potential consequences of cancelling a contract?

     if people cancel the contract over time, both parties has to agree with it otherwise you will be charge in most of time. Or they will spent more money and time to hire a lawyer even going to the court. 

9.    What will help protect you if there is a breach of contract?

     keep the contract copy in writing.

Task 3:

Fill in the following table and add any new idioms/vocabulary that you have picked from the talk.

Key vocabulary	Meaning	Sentences
party	a person or people forming one side in an agreement or dispute.
offer	present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as so desired.
acceptance	agreement with or belief in an idea, opinion, or explanation.
consideration	careful thought, typically over a period of time.
terms	conditions under which an action may be undertaken or agreement reached; stipulated or agreed-upon requirements.
conditions	a state of affairs that must exist or be brought about before something else is possible or permitted.
disclaimer	a statement that denies something, especially responsibility.
cooling-off period	an interval during which two people or groups who are in disagreement can try to settle their differences before taking further action.
regulated sectors	the government sectors of regulating
small claims court	a local court in which claims for small sums of money can be heard and decided quickly and cheaply, without legal representation.
estimate	roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.
recourse	a source of help in a difficult situation.
buyer’s remorse	buyer deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
arbitration	the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.
retainer fee	a fee paid for retainer
Verbs and verb collocations
to be bound by
to be subject to
to breach
to sue
to file a complaint
to resolve
to perform due
diligence	hard work
to disclose
information	how about something
be liable for	responsible by law
to reserve the right