1. Yes, the chair I am sitting in is comfortable.
2. Yes, the man I
saw was wearing a brown suit.
3. Yes, the woman I talked to answered my questions.
4. Yes, the woman who stepped on my toe apologized.
5. Yes, most of the students
who took the test passed.
6. Yes, the meat I had for dinner last night was good.
7. Yes, the woman who shouted at me was angry.
8. Yes, I know the person who is
sitting next to me.
9. Yes, I
recognize the woman who came into the room.
10. Yes, the coat I bought keeps me
warm.
11. Yes, the TV program I watched last night was good.
12. Yes, I finished
the book I was reading.
13. Yes, the hotel I stayed at was in the middle of the city. OR
Yes, the hotel where I stayed was in the middle of the city.
14. Yes, the exercise we are doing is easy.
15. Yes, the waiter who served me
at the restaurant was polite.
16. Yes, the student who stopped me in the hall asked me
for the correct time.
17. Yes, all the students who are sitting in this room can speak
English.
18. Yes, I found the book I was looking for.
19. Yes, the boots/tennis
shoes/loafers I am wearing are comfortable.
20. Yes, I had a conversation with the taxi
driver who took me to the bus station.
21. Yes, I thanked the man who opened the door
for me.
22. Yes, the clerk who cashed my check asked for identification.
23. Yes,
the package I got in the mail was from my parents.
24. Yes, the man who stopped me
on the street asked me for directions
Saturday, 30 September 2017
Friday, 22 September 2017
Answers to Making Inferences HW
1. The author believes that volunteering can be a positive experience for the
volunteer and for the place where he or she is volunteering, if a few
guidelines are followed. The author believes volunteering is similar to
applying for and working at a job and gives advice based on this belief.
2. The author begins the passage by listing the benefits of volunteering. The rest
of the passage is about guidelines a volunteer should follow to get the most
out of the experience.
3. The following inferences are supported by the text.
X Volunteer work may not perfectly match your interests.
X A candidate’s performance during an interview for a volunteer
position is important.
4. Colleges usually don’t accept applicants who have no volunteer
experience.
Although it is common knowledge that many colleges expect their applicants
to have completed volunteer work, the text does not state or infer this
information. The text only states that volunteer work may give a volunteer
skills and/or knowledge that could be helpful in the future. Also, one’s future
may involve a wide range of activities, not just college.
Volunteer work may not perfectly match your interests.
This is a valid inference. In several sections, the text warns volunteers that
the work they might expect to do is not the work they may be doing. In Step 1,
the text states, “For instance, you may love animals but the local shelter
needs people to create flyers for an upcoming fundraiser. You might not end
up working directly with the animals.” In Step 3, the text again reminds the
reader that volunteer work may not exactly match one’s interests and gives
advice on how to improve one’s volunteer time. Last, in Step 4, the writer
seems to console the reader with a minimum expectation that even if a
volunteer experience is not exactly what one would want, at least the
volunteer will leave with some experience and contacts to put on future work
and college applications.
It can be difficult to get a volunteer opportunity.
Although the purpose of the text is to give advice on how to get a volunteer
position and the text suggests that some effort is required, the writer does not
imply that getting a volunteer position is difficult.
The biggest expense of becoming a volunteer is having professional
clothes to wear to the interview.
The writer does not discuss wearing professional attire in terms of an
expense. The writer does not suggest that potential volunteers spend any
money at all in order to look professional. Either the writer assumes that
anyone reading this text will already have professional attire or assumes that
the expense of getting professional clothing is not a large enough expense to
discuss or give advice on.
A candidate’s performance duriduring an interview for a volunteer position
is important.
The candidate’s performance during the interview for a volunteer position is
important is a valid inference based on the information in the text. The text
explains that organizations take time to interview potential volunteers to find
the right person for the job. The impression that is made during the interview
will determine whether the candidate is accepted to become part of the
volunteer work force or not. The text discusses proper attire and etiquette in
addition to practice with common interview questions. Being prepared for the
interview will help to make a good impression and may lead to a position.
volunteer and for the place where he or she is volunteering, if a few
guidelines are followed. The author believes volunteering is similar to
applying for and working at a job and gives advice based on this belief.
2. The author begins the passage by listing the benefits of volunteering. The rest
of the passage is about guidelines a volunteer should follow to get the most
out of the experience.
3. The following inferences are supported by the text.
X Volunteer work may not perfectly match your interests.
X A candidate’s performance during an interview for a volunteer
position is important.
4. Colleges usually don’t accept applicants who have no volunteer
experience.
Although it is common knowledge that many colleges expect their applicants
to have completed volunteer work, the text does not state or infer this
information. The text only states that volunteer work may give a volunteer
skills and/or knowledge that could be helpful in the future. Also, one’s future
may involve a wide range of activities, not just college.
Volunteer work may not perfectly match your interests.
This is a valid inference. In several sections, the text warns volunteers that
the work they might expect to do is not the work they may be doing. In Step 1,
the text states, “For instance, you may love animals but the local shelter
needs people to create flyers for an upcoming fundraiser. You might not end
up working directly with the animals.” In Step 3, the text again reminds the
reader that volunteer work may not exactly match one’s interests and gives
advice on how to improve one’s volunteer time. Last, in Step 4, the writer
seems to console the reader with a minimum expectation that even if a
volunteer experience is not exactly what one would want, at least the
volunteer will leave with some experience and contacts to put on future work
and college applications.
It can be difficult to get a volunteer opportunity.
Although the purpose of the text is to give advice on how to get a volunteer
position and the text suggests that some effort is required, the writer does not
imply that getting a volunteer position is difficult.
The biggest expense of becoming a volunteer is having professional
clothes to wear to the interview.
The writer does not discuss wearing professional attire in terms of an
expense. The writer does not suggest that potential volunteers spend any
money at all in order to look professional. Either the writer assumes that
anyone reading this text will already have professional attire or assumes that
the expense of getting professional clothing is not a large enough expense to
discuss or give advice on.
A candidate’s performance duriduring an interview for a volunteer position
is important.
The candidate’s performance during the interview for a volunteer position is
important is a valid inference based on the information in the text. The text
explains that organizations take time to interview potential volunteers to find
the right person for the job. The impression that is made during the interview
will determine whether the candidate is accepted to become part of the
volunteer work force or not. The text discusses proper attire and etiquette in
addition to practice with common interview questions. Being prepared for the
interview will help to make a good impression and may lead to a position.
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
Sept 19, 2017
The first thing you
will do today is practice distinguishing facts from opinions.
Watch the video and take notes.
2. Go to the
following websites and practice:
3. After you finish the activities below, ask Joanna for the email worksheets. Complete the questions. Do not use a dictionary for any
of the questions! We will take these up in class tomorrow.
4. If there is time left, go to mohawkcollege.acereader.com/ and complete the highlighted activities for today. If you don't get to this, then do it for homework.
Monday, 11 September 2017
Sept 12, 2017
Hi everyone,
Please do the activities below in order.
1. Go to mohawkcollege.acereader.com . If you already have an account, do the highlighted activities for today. If you don't have an account, sign up. MAKE SURE to write down your email and password to this account so you don't forget it. Enroll in the 6 Prep class while signing up. Follow the steps to become familiar with the program.
2. Write a paragraph or two about yourself. Type up your autobiography in Word Document and save it to Local Disk D drive. Email it to me at milijana.koteva@mohawkcollege.ca . Do not use a translator to write your autobiography. The topics below are to guide you when you write, but you can include other details and points in your autobiography. Make sure your autobiography has a title, name and date.
4. If you have time, go to the following website and practice the grammar from this morning.
Read the rules and scroll down to the end of the page to do the exercises.
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-paspro
Have fun!
2. Write a paragraph or two about yourself. Type up your autobiography in Word Document and save it to Local Disk D drive. Email it to me at milijana.koteva@mohawkcollege.ca . Do not use a translator to write your autobiography. The topics below are to guide you when you write, but you can include other details and points in your autobiography. Make sure your autobiography has a title, name and date.
- Name
- Where are
you from?
- Languages
you speak
- When you
came to Canada
- Personality
- Family
- Education
- Jobs
- Hobbies
- Goals
4. If you have time, go to the following website and practice the grammar from this morning.
Read the rules and scroll down to the end of the page to do the exercises.
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-paspro
Have fun!
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
LAB - July 25
If you did not finish your presentation, work on it during the class today. Activities #1 and #2 below will be for homework.
For those of you who are done, do the following activities.
1. Read about the difference between Facts and Opinions.
http://aeo.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/Files/CriticalThinking/fact%20or%20opinion.pdf
2. Listen to the lectures and conversations on the following website. You should try to listen once and then read and answer the questions after you finish listening.
http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_listening.htm
3. Click on the Issues in English 2 icon on the Desktop. Click on Languages and on Level 4. Practice for the rest of the class.
For those of you who are done, do the following activities.
1. Read about the difference between Facts and Opinions.
http://aeo.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/Files/CriticalThinking/fact%20or%20opinion.pdf
2. Listen to the lectures and conversations on the following website. You should try to listen once and then read and answer the questions after you finish listening.
http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_listening.htm
3. Click on the Issues in English 2 icon on the Desktop. Click on Languages and on Level 4. Practice for the rest of the class.
Friday, 14 July 2017
Present Perfect HW
Activity 4
1. b 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. a
Activity 5
2. since
3. for
4. for
5. since
6. for
7. since
8. since
Activity 6
2. have wanted
3. left
4. worked
5. was
6. played
7. gave
8. worked
9. have had
10. Have you ever had
11. I have looked after/have been looking after
The year is not over yet: for the last year
Activity 7
2. a. So far, we have raised $5,700.
b. We have already raised $5,700.
3. a. He has not been to Europe yet.
b. He has never been to Europe.
4. a. They've already interviewed 5 people.
b. They've interview 5 people so far.
Activity 8
Australia, we have been to New Zealand twice
We've alsowent been on safari
Gina and Ihas have spent
We haven't been to Eastern Europe
But shehave has been to a lot of places
She hasvisit visited most of ..
sheis has lived in four ...
I think she has seen more
1. b 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. a
Activity 5
2. since
3. for
4. for
5. since
6. for
7. since
8. since
Activity 6
2. have wanted
3. left
4. worked
5. was
6. played
7. gave
8. worked
9. have had
10. Have you ever had
11. I have looked after/have been looking after
The year is not over yet: for the last year
Activity 7
2. a. So far, we have raised $5,700.
b. We have already raised $5,700.
3. a. He has not been to Europe yet.
b. He has never been to Europe.
4. a. They've already interviewed 5 people.
b. They've interview 5 people so far.
Activity 8
Australia, we have been to New Zealand twice
We've also
Gina and I
We haven't been to Eastern Europe
But she
She has
she
I think she has seen more
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Answers to Grammar HW
Practice 3
3. knows
4. know
5. know
6. wants
7. like
8. has
9. agrees
10. are
11. realizes
12. think
Practice 4
2. Barbara is fluent not only in Chinese but also in Japanese.
3. Paul has neither patience nor sensitivity ...
4. She can both sing and dance.
5. ... talk to either your teacher or your academic counselor OR talk either to your teacher or your academic counselor
6. Diana is both intelligent and very creative.
7. ...working either tomorrow or next week
8. Michael told neither his mother nor his father
9. ... requires not only balance and skill but also concentration and mental alertness.
Practice 5 - I pointed out the verb tenses and which tense the verbs should be in.
2. walked and (simple past tense)
3. was listening to music and (past progressive tense)
4. to stay, but (infinitive verb)
5. eat dinner and then study (base form of verbs)
6. (Gerund) Walking in the park and attending concerts
7. to speak, to understand, and to respect the culture (infinitive)
8. get up, eat, and take a shower (simple present verb)
9. fishing and hiking (gerunds)
10. to call or text (infintive); busy and tired (adjectives); go to bed and sleep (infinitive)
11. You can pay the bill either by cash or by credit card.
12. Cosmopolitan or New Yorker.
Practice 6
1. famous
2. missed
3. running
4. cautiously
5. making
6. sensitive
7. close
8. to get
9. use, by spitting
10. scary; good luck; harmless; tangle; are; other dread diseases; spreading seeds and eating insects; can destroy, gentle
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