Name: Jairo Alberto Morales Tena
Registration: 2675027
Course title:
English V
Teacher’s name:
Jazmin Aracely Bazaldua Izaguirre
Module:
Leisure and Travel
Activity:
Homework 8 Money
Date: 10/22/2014
Team:
Bibliography:
Talcott, C. et all. (2007) Target Score Second edition. Cambridge University Press
Objective: Complete the exercises from unit 8 from our student book.
Procedure:
1. Complete the exercises of unit 8
2. Draw up the conclusion.
Results:
Vocabulary Builder
A Look at the advertisement. Which of the verbs (1-5) could be replaced by the following synonyms or definitions?
Make – carry out purchase – take out handle – deal with discuss/explain – go through had mechanical problems – broken down
B Combine the verbs in box 1
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Look at their use in the sentences below. In which of the three categories (a, b, or c) would you include them?
A Possible b Impossible c Certain
1 Customers can't withdraw more than $300 a day in cash. __b___
2 It can take at least a month before a home loan is approved. __a___
3 The insurance company will charge you for the whole year even if you don't deice to cancel after the first month. __c___
4 To cash a check for more than $200, clients may be asked to provide ID. _a___
5 It could be difficult to get your associates to agree to those conditions. __a__
6 We shall need written confirmation of the transfer request. __c___
7 You might find it more convenient to do your banking by phone. _a__
8 The bank won't cover overdrafts beyond the specified limit. __c__ B Read the sentences and choose the correct answer (a or b).
1 It ____b_____ take longer than two days to process your applications.
A couldn't B shouldn't
2 We ___a______ lend you an additional $1000 if you maintain your credit record.
A can B won't
3 They've promised that all the paperwork ____a__ be ready before next week.
A will B may
4 It _____a______ be better to ask if you can repay the money in installments.
A might B shall
5 I'm afraid that we __a___ accept payment in cash.
A can't B mightn't
6 The local bank closes at six so I____b_____be able to get there in time.
A can B should
Conclusion: Being weak in grammar poses a great challenge to
1. Before you begin reading this section use a dictionary to define the following vocabulary:
vocabulary words we will discuss the definition of each of the words to make sure
f. Suppose the payments are only $1,500 each, but are made every six months, starting six
You have 5 minutes to complete this test. Match the appropriate definition to the vocabulary.
In order to fully comprehend the meaning of the advertisement, one requires a process to analyze it. Kenneth Burke created a “Pentad of Dramatism,” as a way to critically analyze pieces of work such as advertisements. This method includes five major components: act, scene, agent, agency, and purpose. Act describes what types of communication are utilized in the work including actions done by the agents, both verbal and nonverbal. Scene describes when and where the act is takes
10. Let's ___ the tent before it rains. Down 1. If you ___ a good dictionary, buy it for me 2.
a. How much would the payment be if rate of interest is 5% and you only financed the truck for 48 months?
3. His eyes widened and, accentuated by his __________________________________, you could tell he was sickened by the sight of his wife in the room. 4. The __________________________________ philosophy is to use a practical approach to problems, rather than theories. 5. She __________________________________ conversed with her friend on phone. 6. The room was hidden behind the __________________________________ green curtain. 7. He and his __________________________________ hung out at the bar smoking. 8. He could feel __________________________________ anger building inside himself. Matching: Match the antonym to the vocabulary word. _____ 1. concerned _____ 2. compliant _____ 3. clear, truthful _____ 4. ornate _____ 5. tiny _____ 6. beneficial _____ 7. harmful _____ 8. ideally A. austere B. equivocate C. mulish D. cynically E. benignly F. colossal G. apathetically H. pernicious
Rank the following words in each group of synonyms in order from the most positive to the most negative.
The third one is about logos. The example of logos is also from a commercial.
Unfortunately, advertising is sending our country into a quick downward spiral, doing an immense amount of harm and little good. Companies pay millions of dollars each year, in hopes to successfully pull the wool over our eyes and get their product sold. The dishonesty is leaving the citizens of this country with nothing to gain. The biggest problem with advertising is that the majority of it is alarmingly misleading. Advertisements convey an unrealistic view of a particular product. Companies go to extraordinary lengths to persuade consumers to indulge in unnecessary luxuries. Once again, the consumer falls victim to their tricks and
7.What is the denotation of the advertisement? 8.What is the connotation can we infer from the advertisement? 9.what discourses are present? (need to include bias) 10.What presentation have been communicated?
Instructions: On a separate piece of paper, write down the word or term that correctly completes each of the sentences.