READING B.2.1

Ask the teacher for the following reading:

Activity students B 2.1

JOBS OR OCCUPATIONS

It is impossible to give the names of every job or profession here, and you probably already know many of them. However, some job-titles are found in a wide range of different work places. Check the general meanings and the pronunciation in a dictionary.

boss / director / manager / executive / administrator / secretary / clerk / skilled worker / unskilled worker / labourer / receptionist / public relations officer

safety officer / security officer / union official / economist / personnel officer / sales assistant / adviser / research-worker / supervisor

Some professions are jobs that require considerable training and/or qualifications and trades are skilled manual jobs requiring on-the-job and other training like lawyer, mechanic, accountant, designer,etc.


Words connected with:

WORK

get work / find work / look for work / get work / do work

JOB

offer a job / have a job / look for a job / get a job / find a job / do a job / take on a job

ACTIVITY STUDENTS B 1.1

ADVERBS OF QUANTITY
WITH COUNTABLE NOUNS
There are too many cars.
There aren't enough buses.
We need more subway lines.
There should be fewer cars.

WITH UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
There is too much traffic.
There isn't enough parking.
We need more public transportation.
There should be less pollution.


vocabulary
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION
TAXIS
CABLE CARS
BUSES
BOATS
TRAINS
FERRIES
STREETCARS
SUBWAY
CANOES
AEROPLANES
MOTORBIKES/MOTORCYCLES

Try to practice the adverbs and the vocabulary. Quiz ( third week)

vocabulary B 2.1 part 2

Trait-Negative
Attitudes
rebellious
self-satisfied, unmotivated
cheerless, gloomy, sour, grumpy
inconsiderate, thoughtless
uncooperative, unhelpful, combative
cowering, fearful
rude, impolite
indecisive
indecisive, unsure
does what is convenient
unenthusiastic, apathetic, indifferent
inflexible, rigid, unbending, stubborn
unfocused, scattered
unfriendly, distant, aloof, hostile
stingy, miserly, selfish
ill-will, malice, hatred
ungrateful, unappreciative
lazy
dishonest, deceiving, lying
indifferent, uncaring
complacent, indifferent
unkind, uncaring, cruel, mean
immature
vain
narrow, close, small-minded, intolerant
pessimistic
flagging, fleeting, unsustaining
impractical, not viable
late, not on time
naïve, impractical
unreliable, undependable
disrespectful, rude, impolite
unreliable, undependable
lack of self confidence, insecure
directed by externals
undisciplined, unrestrained, indulgent
Insensitive, indifferent
silly, trivial, petty
insincere, dishonest
unsympathetic, unfeeling
unsystematic, disorganized, disorderly, random
insists on own view

vocabulary B 2.1

Trait-Positive
Attitudes
accepts authority, loyal, devoted
Ambitious, motivated
cheerful
considerate, thoughtful
cooperative
courageous
courteous
decisive
determined
does what is necessary, right
enthusiastic
flexible
focused
friendly
generous
goodwill
grateful
hard-working
honest
interested
involved
kind
mature
modest
open-minded, tolerant
optimistic
persistent, sustaining
practical
punctual
realistic
reliable
respectful
responsible
self-confident
self-directed
self-disciplined
sensitive
serious
sincere
sympathetic
systematic
takes others point of view

Activitiy (No 1) students A1.2

Extra-curricular activities:

-PROJECT: A SNAPSHOT OF ME
Write four paragraphs about yourself and your interests. Find a photograph or an illustration for each paragraph. Use Sara´s project below to help you. Talk about your project to your class or group.

1. INTRODUCE YOURSELF “Hi! My name is Sara Jones. I'm 18 years old. This is a picture of me and my cat. My cat's name is Henry.”
2. WRITE ABOUT WHERE YOU LIVE
   “I live in Plano. It's a suburb of Dallas in Texas. It's a big town and there is a lot to do. I really like it.”
3. WRITE ABOUT YOUR UNIVERSITY AND YOUR CLASSES
   “I’m in third semester of economy at the Cambridge University. My favorite subjects are math and English. I don't like French. It's boring.”
4. WRITE ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, ATHLETE, MOVIE STAR OR TV STAR
   “I like different sports .My favorite sport is soccer. My favorite soccer player is Ronaldo. He is from brazil and he's a fabulous player.”
   Remember: your poster must have pictures to illustrate each one of your paragraphs.

VOCABULARY CORNER. A.1.1 Guide Nº 1

Hello!

This is our Vocabulary Corner. Here you are some helpful vocabulary about the topics you are going to need for the next class.

Occupations

Learn the following words:

1. architect
2. accountant
3. lawyer
4. engineer
5. housewife
6. physician
7. dentist
8. secretary
9. driver
10. police officer
11. trainer
12. chemist
13. scientist
14. nurse
15. writer
16. sales person
17. maid
18. designer
19. photographer
20. cook/chef

Countries and Nationalities

Write the correct country for each nationality:

1. American _________________________
2. British ______________________
3. French ______________________
4. Australian _________________________
5. Egyptian ___________________
6. Mexican _________________________
7. Chinese _____________________
8. Japanese ________________________
9. Dutch ______________________
10. German _________________________
11. Spanish_________________________
12. English _________________________
13. Polonaise _________________________
14. African _________________________
15. Italian _________________________
16. Colombian _________________________
17. Venezuelan _________________________
18. Spanish _________________________
19. Mexican _________________________
20. Peruvian _________________________

Adjectives

Learn the following words:

1. tall/short
2. a little heavy/thin
3. big/small/tiny
4. pretty/handsome
5. not good looking/gorgeous/beautiful
6. long/short
7. young/old
8. old/new
9. soft/hard/tough
10. slim/chubby