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Year 4: spot & correct the error (homework)

These are excerpts from your writings: Correct the errors.
1) I'd like to apply for this employ.
2) I'm totally disposable for learning anything.
3) I´m studing to be a journalist.
4) I'm coperative and very responsable.
5) ...where I actually live in.
6)Dear Sir, ... Yours sincerely.
7) ... an opportunity to get a nearer work.
8)... for the position of sales department...
9) ... a company of tourism.
10) I've been studying a course...
11) I speak a fluently English.
12) I have ever worked in a hotel

Year 4: One of your job application letters

Ok guys, Toñi Carrasco wrote a letter that quite fits what I had in mind. I thought that maybe you would like to take a look at it so here it is. (Toñi, didn’t ask you for permission, if you don’t want it to be on the blog, tell me)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I would like to apply for the position of receptionist which I saw advertised in the local newspaper.

I am 34 years old and came from Spain six months ago. Since then, I am working in a winter seasonal hotel up on the mountains. The season will finish in a couple of weeks time, so the hotel will close. Before having to go back to Spain so soon, I thought this job would give me the opportunity to stay here for a while to have a better knowledge of the British culture and language. Even though, my English language and computer skills are good enough for the job required since I have had previous experience in similar jobs, related to customer service, languages and computer and telephone skills.

I very much enjoy travelling, meeting people from all over the world, trying to communicate no matter the language, and, of course, exchanging customs, culture and friendship.

I would be able to attend an interview every afternoon from Monday to Friday after 5 pm.

I can provide references from the employer and from the employer and from the manageress of the hotel.

Yours faithfully

Year 4: Tests

Next Wednesday, 28th November, we'll have a listening & writing test.

The dates for February 2008 are 4th & 6th for the written part and 10th & 11th for the oral one.

Year 4: Key to p. 33 and exam practice

p.33 Language development
Suitable, impressive, unsympathetic, necessary, inattentive
1)
harmless, natural, courageous, childish, helpful, passionate, dirty, horrible, dramatic, lively
2)
take on (responsibility)
3a)
g, a, h, c, j, i, b, d, e, f
3b)
turned up, staying on, carry out, got down to, go over, handed in, keep up with, pick up, get sth across, work out.

Exam practice
Reading, Part 4
a, c, b, d, b, c, b, d, c, a, b, a, d.
Use of English
Part 1
d, b, a, c, d, b, a, d, b, d, a, d, c, c, b.
Part 2
for, would, at, one/a, the, were, any, as, to, although, up, all, kept, than, most.
Part 3
...not seen Jane since last...
...as good as Ann(is)...
...will usually fall asleep...
...turned him down/turned his/the offer down...
...one of the tallest people...
...want you to say anything...
...was far less expensive than...
...has been a boxer for...
...used to ride my bike...
...more difficult it was...
Part 5
traditional, successful, suitable, original, enthusiastic, unable, further, failure, shortage, likely.

You can ask me questions through a comment or/and we can discuss your answers next week. Hope you got good results!!!

Year 4: Education (homework)

The other day we talked about education in Spain. Read about what's happening in England an leave a comment. Use the expressions on page 29. You can even comment on your classmates' comments!

Some pupils 'should leave at 14'

Ministers want school or training to continue to the age of 18
Ministers should consider allowing some pupils to leave school at 14, former welfare minister Frank Field has said.
The suggestion is made in a report by Mr Field, based on ideas from a group of young unemployed people on benefits.
He said money which would have been spent on their education could be kept in a fund for them, in case they want to resume education or training later.
The government has announced plans to make it compulsory for children to be in education or training until 18.
But Mr Field said some young unemployed people in his Birkenhead constituency laughed at that idea.

Radical reform

In his report for the independent think-tank Reform, Mr Field supports the idea of allowing some children to leave school earlier, if they have achieved a certain minimum standard, with the option to return later.
And he says the government needs to listen to the views of people who are being failed by the current system, if it is to achieve radical welfare reform.
He also said young people would support measures like imposing sanctions on people who abuse employment programmes.
Mr Field said: "There is full support for radical welfare reform on the ground among young people themselves.
"The government understands the need to link welfare with behaviour in principle. Greater boldness in practice will enable it to deliver its outstanding goal of full employment."

Reducing claimants

But BBC political correspondent Carole Walker said Mr Field was unlikely to get much support from ministers - as the government's plans to keep children in education or training were outlined in the Queen's speech.
The government says it is necessary because too many people were leaving school at 16 without qualifications.
Asked about Mr Field's report, Work and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain said he welcomed the fact that young people were "setting out their own priorities for welfare reform".
He added: "I am determined to reduce the numbers of working age people who are dependent on benefit, including those young people who have finished their education and are ready to start work."
He said the government was working with major employers to give young people opportunities to get the skills and support needed to get jobs.
"In exchange for this we expect people who can work to get work."

God save the queen

Do you remember we talked about anniversaries?
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But in the meantime, what happens to our King?

Year 4: Homework for Monday and keys

Back again today! OK guys, Unit 4 and, consequently, module 2 are almost over. But there are a couple of interesting things left. First, the language development on page 33, and next, the exam practice on pages 34-36. With that you got more than enough to keep busy today. On Wednesday I'll give you the keys to these activities.
About language development 2 on page 31 here you are the key:
1A
1. ...on economics...made good progress.
2. ...studying German...in London.
3. ...at university...in Africa...become an English teacher...give him a good opportunity...
4. ...in the USA.
5. ...by train.
1B
1.
2. a
3.
4. the
5. the
6. the
7. the
8. the
9. the
10. The
11. a
12.
13. a
14. a
15.
16.
17.
2
1. some
2. any
3. anything
4. some
5. anything
6. some
7. hardly any
8. some
9. some
10. anything

Regards

no class this week

Hi people, sorry to say that I'm on a sick leave this week because I sidestepped in a gutter and sprained my ankle.
But don't be sad, I'll give you some homework and the key to the activities we did last week, plus lots of exciting , nice surprises, so keep tuned.
(TRADUCCIÓN PARA 1º Y 2º ONLINE)
Lo siento chicos, me disloqué el tobillo y no puedo ir a clase esta semana, pero seguid atentos al blog que habrán sorpresas.

Regards

Readings

We've already decided on the books for this year. They are Animal Farm by George Orwell and Short Detective Stories by Agatha Christie. Publishing house: Longman (full text)

Homework year 4

Hi guys!
Remember there's a writing activity you have to do on page 27. You have to write a letter to apply for the job in the advert on page 26. Hope you enjoy it.
Regards