Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Answers to the reading practice

Omelet Story

1. Dinner is often a frantic time in modern households, where parents and kids alike are
scrambling to pull something together for a meal, and then get on to other projects. 
2. It should
still be a time to savor being together, however, and sharing a meal can set the stage for
catching up with each other. 
3. Because family time together is so valuable, I like to make things
that are easy, but still nutritious, and it's great when we can all get involved in the cooking
process. 
4. An omelet with a green salad is the perfect dinner menu for a fast and easy meal. 
5. It can also be individualized to each person's preference, where they can add ingredients they like.
6. Our family each has a small frying pan for omelets, so we can make our own versions from a
shared, basic recipe. 
7. Sara likes a plain cheese omelet, so hers is easy and gets on the stove
right away.
8. Danny likes to add ham, with extra cheese, and his dad likes the same, but with
onions added. 
9. I prefer a vegetable omelet, with mushrooms, olives, and peppers, and light on
the cheese. 
10. We all pitch in to make the basic omelet recipe, which is, for our family of four,
eight eggs, whipped until they are frothy, 1/2 c. of milk, beaten into the whipped eggs, and salt
and pepper. 
11. Use about a teaspoon of olive oil for each omelet pan, and add any vegetables to
soften in the oil first, on medium heat. 
12. Then add the omelet mixture, turning the heat down
to low; chopped ham can also be sprinkled over the omelet at this time. 
13. While your omelet is
cooking, you can wash and create your green salad, adding sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, and
whatever other vegetables you like. 
14. You can also make a simple vinaigrette salad dressing
by mixing about 1/4 c. olive oil and 1/8 c. balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, with
garlic salt, basil, and pepper to taste. 
15. When your omelet is almost cooked, you can add
shredded cheese to one half, then use a spatula to flip the other half over on top, like a sandwich.
16. Let the cheese melt, get your plates out and set the table, serve, and enjoy your quick family
meal!


Unemployment Insurance
1.    You need to determine whether you are eligible to apply for unemployment insurance.
2.    If you are able to apply for unemployment insurance, it is important to file a claim quickly in order to receive benefits as soon as possible.
3.    Before you begin your application, you will need to prepare and collect a few key pieces of information about yourself and your employer that will be used on the form.
4.    Find the website where you can fill out your application and begin the application process.
5.    Shortly after you file your EI application, the people from the government will mail you an EI benefit statement, which will provide you with your EI access code.\
6.    If the unemployment agency has any questions or concerns about your application, they will call you at the number that you listed on your application.
7.    After your application has been processed, you will receive a claim form. Fill out the form completely in order to avoid delays in receiving your benefits.
8.    If you are permitted to receive benefits, you should receive your first payment within 28 days of the date we receive your claim. If you are not entitled to receive benefits, we will notify you by letter or by telephone to explain why. If you disagree with their decision, you have the right to request a reconsideration.
9.    To assure the program maintains its original purpose, it is imperative you continue looking for work while you are receiving you benefits.

LAB - May 30th

1. Go to   https://mohawkcollege.acereader.com/ and do 

the highlighted activities for today. 


2. Click on the Tense Busters icon on the desktop. Click on 

Intermediate and then on Passive Voice. Start from the 

Introduction and continue on through the exercises.

Friday, 26 May 2017

Answers to the passive voice HW

Exercise 2

PART I ANSWERS: 
2. Customers are served by waitresses and waiters. 
3. The lesson is going to be explained by the teacher. 
4. A new idea has been suggested by Shirley. 
5. Ann will be invited to the party by Bill. 
6. That report is being prepared by Alex. 
7. The farmer’s wagon was being pulled by two horses. 
8. The book had been returned (by Kathy) to the library (by Kathy). [Either position is acceptable.] 
9. By this time tomorrow, the announcement will have been made by the president. 
10. That note wasn’t written by me. It was written by Jim. 
11. That pie wasn’t made by Alice. Was it made by Mrs. French? 
12. Is that course taught by Prof. Jackson? I know that it isn’t taught by Prof. Adams. 
13. Those papers haven’t been signed (yet) by Mrs. Andrews (yet). [Either position is acceptable.] Have they been signed by Mr. Andrews? 14. Is your house being painted by Mr. Brown? 
15. I won’t be fooled by his tricks. 

PART II ANSWERS: 16. Omar wrote that sentence. 17. The teacher is going to collect our papers. 18. Did Thomas Edison invent the electric light bulb? 19. Most drivers don’t obey the speed limit on Highway 5. 20. Has the building superintendent informed you of a proposed increase in our rent?

Exercise 3
The items include intransitive verbs that are often used incorrectly in a passive form by learners. (INCORRECT: My cat was died;I am agree with you.) 
3. (no change) [Compare died (intransitive verb) and is dead (be + adjective)] 
4. (no change) 
5. That theory was developed by Dr. Ikeda. 
6. The cup was dropped by Timmy. 
7. (no change) 
8. I was interviewed by the assistant manager.
9. (no change) 
10. The small fishing village was destroyed by a hurricane. 
11. (no change) 
12. (no change) 
13. (no change) 
14. After class, the chalkboard is always erased by one of the students. 1

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Friday, 19 May 2017

Answers to reading emails

The answers to the two emails are below. Check if you had similar answers.

First Email

6. i) justify means expected
    ii) glimpse means look
    iii) hacked means came into

7. She has to return John's heart.
8. 10th of October 2009
9. She will have to face severe punishment.
10. Because his heart has been missing since the day he fell in love with her.


Second Email

1. The purpose of the email is to express condolences.
2. Sympathetic, sincere
3. a) reader-friend
    writer -friend
   b) reader - co-worker
       writer - co-worker         They are possibly colleagues.
4. My condolences, Sorry for your loss
5. Formal/ Semi-formal
6. i) sudden      unexpected
    ii) grief      sadness, unhappiness
    iii) everlasting     lasting  for a long time
    iv) sorrow     sadness, unhappiness
7. No. Lajos has exchanged a few emails with Stephen's father and met with him a  few number of times.
8. He couldn't make it because he was out of the city for some official work.

The answers to the Grammar homework.

Exercise 12
2. The secretary asked me to give this note to Sue. I was asked to give this note to Sue. 
3. My advisor advised me to take Biology 109. I was advised to take Biology 109. 
4. When I went to traffic court, the judge ordered me to pay a fine. I was ordered to pay a fine. 
5. The teacher warned Greg to keep his eyes on his own paper during the test. During the test, Greg was warned to keep his eyes on his own paper. 
6. During the test, the teacher warned Greg not to look at his neighbor’s paper. Greg was warned not to look at his neighbor’s paper during the test. 
7. At the meeting, the head of the department reminded the faculty not to forget to turn in their grade reports by the 15th. The faculty was (also possible: were) reminded not to forget to turn in their grade reports by the 15th. 
8. Mr. Lee told the children to be quiet. The children were told to be quiet. 
9. The hijacker forced the pilot to land the plane. The pilot was forced to land the plane. 
10. When I was growing up, my parents allowed me to stay up late on Saturday night. When I was growing up, I was allowed to stay up late on Saturday Notes and Answers 155 night. 
11. The teacher encouraged the students to speak slowly and clearly. The students were encouraged to speak slowly and clearly. 
12. The teacher expects the students to come to class on time. The students are expected to come to class on time.

Exercise 13
2. The general ordered the soldiers to surround the enemy. OR The soldiers were ordered (by the general) to surround the enemy. 
3. Nancy asked me to open the window. OR I was asked (by Nancy) to open the window. 
4. Bob reminded me not to forget to take my book back to the library. OR I was reminded (by Bob) not to forget to take my book back to the library. 
5. Paul encouraged me to take singing lessons. OR I was encouraged (by Paul) to take singing lessons. 
6. Mrs. Anderson warned the children sternly not to play with matches. OR The children were warned sternly (by Mrs. Anderson) not to play with matches. 
7. The Dean of Admissions permitted me to register for school late. OR I was permitted (by the Dean of Admissions) to register for school late. 
8. The law requires every driver to have a valid driver’s license. OR Every driver is required (by law) to have a valid driver’s license. 
9. My friend advised me to get some automobile insurance. OR I was advised (by my friend) to get some automobile insurance. 
10. The robber forced me to give him all my money. OR I was forced (by the robber) to give him/the robber all my money. 
11. Before the examination began, the teacher advised the students to work quickly. OR Before the examination began, the students were advised (by the teacher) to work quickly. 
12. My boss told me to come to the meeting ten minutes early. OR I was told (by my boss) to come to the meeting ten minutes early

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

LAB - Tue. May 16th

Do the following activities in order.

1. Go to https://goo.gl/forms/FDJzlq31dApzXGSo2   and complete the survey.

2. Go to https://mohawkcollege.acereader.com/ and ONLY do the highlighted activities for today. This should take 15 - 20 minutes.

3. Write an email based on the situation below. DO NOT use a translator. Use this online dictionary if you need it: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ . Write your email in WordPad and save it on Drive D (Data). Email me the attachment of this document.

Write an email to your friend who is sick and is in the hospital. Express best wishes for a quick recovery, and offer to help out with some responsibilities. Tell your friend about how you’ve been spending your week and what you did. Let them know you want to visit - when can you come.

Make sure to include details in your email! Your email should be a minimum of 130 words in length. 

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

Guinness World Record and McMaster Open House

A. Would you like to be part of Guinness World Record? Sing: The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival is trying to break two GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ singing records!
·         Most nationalities singing a national/regional anthem simultaneously
·         Most nationalities in a simultaneous popular music sing-along

This is happening in Toronto on Saturday, May 13th. They’d like you to register if you can help break the record, but you can also go to sing along for fun. For more information, visit http://www.singtoronto.com/2017/03/20/breaking-records-with-canadian-voices/



B.  McMaster University Open House: Saturday, May 13th from 10 am to 2 pm. This is a chance to learn about programs, tour buildings, and meet students and faculty. For more information, http://future.mcmaster.ca/tours/visit/openhouse/

Friday, 5 May 2017

Answers to the Grammar and Reading Homework

Hi all,

Below are the answers for the grammar and reading homework.

Grammar

Write Since and For
2. Jordan has lived in his apartment since 2005.
    Jordan has lived in his apartment for 12 years.
3. Ellen and Rose have known each other since 1977.
    Ellen and Rose have known each other for 40 years.
4. The teacher has been in school since 8:00.
    The teacher has been in school for 5 hours. 
5. Robbie has had a beard since November.
    Robbie has had a beard for 6 months.
6. Dennis has owned his car since 2013.
    Dennis has owned his car for four years.
7. Maria has worn glasses since she was 5 years old.
8. David has been in love with Patricia since they were teenagers.
    David has been in love with Patricia for many years.
9. Mark has worked at the bank since 2014.
    Mark has worked at the bank for three years.
10. Sam has known how to swim since 2014.
      Sam has known how to swim for three years.







Reading - You can write the time it took you to do the skimming activity for the main ideas in the comments at the end of this post. You can write anonymously. 

Skimming for the main idea

   1. B
   2. C
   3. B
   4. B

Comprehension Questions
   1. Two functions of an aquarium are to educate and to do research.
   2. Orcas travel in extended family groups of fifteen to twenty whales and spend their whole life      together.
   3. Instituion = organization (based on aquarium and museum)
   4. Whales suffer physiologically and psychologically in captivity.
   5. Incarcerating = imprisoning (keeping in prison)


Vocabulary 

A mysogonist is someone who dislikes women.

Ex 1:
   1. porch = front entrance of the house
   2. soggy = wet and soft
   3. sketch = drawing that is not finished
   4. shrink = become smaller
   5. peak = at the top
   6. swell up = get bigger

Ex 2:
   1. turn up = be found
   2. lid = a cover of something
   3. promptly = on time, quickly
   4. foul =  bad, disgusting
   5. dew = drops of water

Tuesday, 2 May 2017

LAB - May 2, 2017



1. Go on AceReader and do the highlighted activities for today.
  https://mohawkcollege.acereader.com/


2. Click on the Tense Busters icon on the desktop. Click on Advanced. Click on Past Perfect. Start from Introduction and move on to practice.