Tuesday, 20 December 2016

Good morning everyone,

1. Mary Anne will come at the beginning of class to introduce a very useful reading program that you     can access from home.

    Go to the following link and wait for Mary Anne's instructions.

    https://mohawkcollege.acereader.com/

2. After Mary Anne finishes her presentation and you had some practice on Ace Reader, you can            click on the Issues in English folder on the desktop. Then, click on Issues in English. Log in. Click      on Level 3 and click on Languages. Practice for the rest of the class.

   Those of you who were here yesterday in the listening and speaking class simply continue where        you  left off.



READING SPEED PER MINUTE (wpm)

According to Forbes (http://www.forbes.com/sites/brettnelson/2012/06/04/do-you-read-fast-enough-to-be-successful/#6a215cd858f7), a reading speed test done by Staples found that:
  • Third-grade students = 150 words per minute (wpm)
  • Eight grade students = 250
  • Average college student = 450
  • Average “high level exec” = 575
  • Average college professor = 675
  • Speed readers = 1,500
  • World speed reading champion = 4,700
  • Average adult: 300 wpm

Millie





Thursday, 15 December 2016

Answers for KiwiAir

Hi all,

Here are the answers for the KiwiAir reading practice we did in class.

1. What is the purpose of this reading? The purpose is to …
- the purpose of the reading is inform potential employees how the recruitment process for KiwiAir flight attendants works 
2. For whom is this reading intended?
                        - for those looking for a flight attendant job
3. What is the main idea of the reading?
            - There are certain steps and training you need to take in order to be hired by Kiwi Air as a flight attendant.
4. a. In paragraph 1, recruitment means           the act of hiring new employees
               b. In paragraph 4, recruitment pool means          a group who may be suitable for future employment
5. What happens after you submit your application?
                  - the Kiwi Air HR Services Team reviews the details you have provided
6. Who is chosen to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process?
               - candidates whose details closely match the requirements of the position
7. Answer the question. If the question is False, correct the statement.
             Potential candidates have to wait months to attend Walk-in-day.              TRUE      FALSE
                                    This could occur after  several weeks or months.
8. What happens with the candidates who did well on the Walk-in-day?
                        - they are notified within 10 days and invited to attend an Assessment Centre
9. Are all applicants who have successfully completed the Assessment Centre stage hired to be Flight Attendants? Explain. AS DISCUSSED IN CLASS, BOTH ARE ACCEPTABLE IN THIS CASE BECAUSE I DID NOT MAKE A CLEAR QUESTION.
NO
Candidates have to attend a full interview before a decision is made on whether to extend an offer of employment.
At times, there may not be a need to recruit for Flight Attendant positions. However, the company continuously maintains a ‘recruitment pool’ of those who have completed the Assessment Centre Stage.
10. Answer the question. If he question is False, correct the statement.
If a candidate is unsuccessful, he or she may apply again 12 months from the time of the first application.                  TRUE              FALSE
If a candidate is unsuccessful, he or she may apply again 12 months from the date their application was declined, or rejected.
 11. What kind of things are trainees taught at the Inflight Services Training Centre?

            - emergency procedures, customer care and service delivery, and equipment knowledge.

12. Write out the steps for the recruitment process:
Candidates go online to complete their (initial) application(s).

Suitable candidates are then invited to come to a Walk-In Day.

After having satisfactorily completed a swimming test, successful candidates will then go to an Assessment Centre.

Kiwi Air then asks for verbal references and candidates are required to undergo a medical check.

If there is no immediate need for flight attendants, successful candidates are put into a recruitment pool.

When the need arises, these candidates will then be given a full interview, after which they may be offered a job.

On starting the job, a 5-week training programme is given which includes how to look after passengers and what to do in an emergency.

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

LAB Instructions - Tuesday, December 13

Hi all,

1. The link for the Student Council Survey is working this time. Please go      to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D2NRT6W and complete the survey.

2. Today you will practice all reading skills that we have learned throughout the semester.
    Go to www.readtheory.org
    Complete the first 10 exercises. (The first one opens up on the home page.) Complete the first one       and continue with the rest.
    After you finish all 10, the computer will estimate your level based on your answers. Sign up on         the website to practice reading at your level. (It's free.)

Have fun!
Millie

 

Thursday, 8 December 2016

Answers to the Computer Safety reading

Hi everyone,

Here are the answers to the reading:

1. What is the purpose of this reading? The purpose is to …
- the purpose of the reading is to tell the reader how to use a computer safely
2. For whom is this reading intended?
- employees who use a VDU
3. What is the main idea of the reading?
            Employees should follow certain steps to avoid ill-effects from VDU.
4. Is the following sentence a fact or opinion? FACT
Paragraph 2: There is no legal limit to how long you should work at a VDU, but under health and safety regulations you have the right to breaks from work using a VDU.
5. What do the following words mean?
In paragraph 2, frequent means     reoccurring, on many occasions
In paragraph 3, link means        connection

6. Answer the questions. (Don’t write complete sentences.)
i. It is unusual to get ______a skin complaint, ill effects________________ as a result of using computers.
ii. What kind of items may employers be required to provide you with while at work?
            special equipment (wrist rest)
iii. The advice from the HSE does not apply if your job involves tasks such as ….
            Data input
iv. Who may offer financial assistance in the case of special requirements?
            (local) job centre
v. Which item does the company need to cover the cost of if you need it while working?
            glasses      NOT glass

vi. To whom should you report any concerns about the effect of using VDU?

          your line manager

Tuesday, 6 December 2016

LAB Practice

Hi all,

       1. Please go to https://goo.gl/forms/xW7Yo4AUiKV93x9a2 and complete the survey for career advising.

   2.  Student Council is exploring the possibility of selling coffee to raise money for student activities, such as trips. They’d like all the students to do this survey too:  https://goo.gl/3z73DO
   
   3.  Once you have done all this, click on the Tense Busters icon on the desktop. Click on Intermediate and then click on Relative Clauses. Practice for the rest of the class!

      For HW:
      Most of you already know about the writing centre that is available here at Mohawk. If you are new to the college and don’t know about it, please got to the following website and read about what it is. Let me know if you have any questions. http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/student-life/academics/academic-support/learning-support-centre/writing-centre

    Enjoy!
    Millie