Universidad de Yacambu

Información y Documentación

Ingles Intermedio Avanzado

Elizabeth Wright AEE

Exercises

Read the following questions carefully. Then answer the questions. (In Spanish)

1. Robots - The Future

According to the speaker:

Ø What jobs might robots be able to do in the future?

Ciertas actividades humanas, tales como: el cuidado de pacientes, la construcción de casa e inclusive y encargarse de las labores domésticas, cocinar o limpiar.

Ø What are the advantages of having a robot?

Algunas de sus ventajas, su numero es decir cantidad de robots, ocupaciones domesticas labores de limpieza. Además del tiempo y dinero.

Ø What are the main disadvantages?

El autor sugiere que el costo de mantenimiento de un robot, seria elevado, y solo asequible para ciertos grupos sociales o elitescos, además de las posibles mal funciones cuando se trate de desperfectos mecánicos y las consecuencias de estos.

Ø What concerns the speaker?

Lo preocupa la posibilidad de las mal funciones o desperfectos, y que el robot quede fuera de control.

Ø How does the speaker conclude?

El autor concluye, que el uso de robots puede ser de gran utilidad pero que sin embargo halla más desventajas que ventajas, y que a los efectos prefiere hacer la comida y planchar la ropa el solo.

2. Coat of Arms of England

Answer the questions about the text.

1. The coat of arms of England was introduced by

• The king.

• The queen.

• the president.

2. The three leopards represent the combined Anglo-Norman realm.

• True.

• False.

• We don't know.

3. Normandy currently also has three leopards in its coat of arms.

• True.

• False.

• We don't know.

4. Some people think that the number of leopards is simply a matter of design.

• True.

• False.

• We don't know.

5. The coat of arms was created in the 1190s.

• True.

• False.

• We don't know.

3. House of Commons

Questions

Now, answer the questions about the text.

1. The Parliament is divided into two houses.

• True.

• False.

• We don't know.

2. The leader of the majority party in the House of Commons is the Prime Minister.

• True.

• False.

• We don't know.

3. The members of the House of Commons are elected by the people.

• True.

• False.

• We don't know.

4. The British House of Parliament is called "the mother of parliaments".

• True.

• False.

• We don't know.

5. All countries belonging to the British Empire have a House of Commons nowadays.

• True.

• False.

• We don't know.

6. The Canadian House of Commons was abolished in 1801.

• True.

• False.

We don't know.

4. Scanning worksheet 1

Answers

1. When do the job Start?

The starts late November December and the application form close November the 10^th.

2. True or false? The work will last for about a month.

True is for the Christmas seasoning.

3. What type of work is in offer?

It’s helping to sort and deliver parcels in the Reading Area

4. What kind of people in Green Arrow looking for?

Green Arrow is looking for enthusiastic and reliable people, and communication skills to be part of the team.

5. What shift patterns are available?

Early, late and night shifts.

6. The job is based

It is a part time job, deliver parcels in the Reading Area.

7. True or false? The involves travel around the UK.

True. The advertising does not specify if it’s around the UK. but it’s a delivery system.

8. How much you will earn per hour if you are 18?

Age 18 and over is £5.10 per hour.

9. True or false? You will get paid extra for Saturday.

False. The paid rates are weekdays including Saturdays.

10. Who would you contact at Green Arrow to get the application form?

Elaine Grey, Personal Officer Green Arrow Delivery Services.

11. True or false? You can leave a message on an answering machine.

False. There is a answer phone 24 hours, but this does not mean that is a answer machine.

12. What is the company’s e mail address?

[email protected]

13. It is the 1^st of November. Its still time to apply for the job?

Yes there is time to apply, because the application form closes November the 10^th.

14. True or False. The minimum age for this job is 18?

False. The age rate is between 16 and 65 years old.

15. Do you need a driving license to apply for the job with Green Arrow?

There is no specification of driving license for the Green Arrow job.

5. Beauty with Botox

Choose the right answer.

1: How do Botox injections in the armpits stop some celebrities from sweating at the Oscars?

· The Botox causes the armpit muscles to relax.

· The Botox develops into thin protective layers of gel.

· The Botox paralyses the sweat glands.

· The Botox tightens the skin in the armpits.

2: What is another phrase / word meaning 'thinning of the muscles'?

· Clostridium botulinum

· atrophy

· botulinum toxin

· Bollinger

3: Which of the following is NOT a possible side effect of using Botox?

· headaches

· blurred vision

· droopy eyebrow

· mild bruising

4: Which medical body has warned people against mixing Botox with alcohol?

· The American Medical Association

· The American Institute of Cosmetic Surgery

· The American and Canadian Joint Medical Council

· The American Academy of Dermatology

5: What is botulism?

· a severe form of food poisoning

· a severe form of blood poisoning

· a severe form of liver damage

· a severe form of dermatitis

6: Which of the following is a condition NOT initially intended to be treated using Botox?

· lazy eye

· eye ticks

· puffy eyes

· uncontrolled blinking

7: According to the article, which of the following celebrities is rumoured to have used Botox?

· Jerry Hall

· Judy Finnigan

· Liz Hurley

· Barbara Windsor

8: Actors can have problems if they have used too much Botox because:

· Botox can leave the face with a lack of expression.

· Botox can cause the mouth to droop.

· Botox can lead to a speech impediment.

· Botox can lead to a nervous tick.

9: For how long does the effect of using Botox last?

· two to three months

· three or four months

· at least 6 months

· nearly a year

10: Which bacterium produces the poison, botulinum toxin?

· Clostridium botulinum

· Clostride botulius

· Botulinum clostridius

· Botulinum clostridium

6. Trenton Bus Company

Answers

1: At what time does the 08.42 bus from Murrayfield Drive arrive at Trenton Hospital on a Thursday?

· 08.59

· 09.02

· 09.22

· 11.02

2: At what time does the 10.49 bus from Trenton Parade arrive at Gately Road on a Monday?

· 11.10

· 12.10

· 12.15

· 11.55

3: If you need to be in the town centre by 11am on a Saturday morning, which bus do you need to catch from Tilfield Park?

· 07.58

· 10.04

· 10.00

· 11.59

4: If you need to be in the town centre by 10.30am on a Wednesday morning, which bus do you need to catch from Trenton Hospital?

· 11.02

· 08.02

· 08.10

· 09.02

5: If you want to arrive at The Broadwalk by 15.30 on a Tuesday, which bus do you need to catch from St. Clement's Church?

· 14.55

· 13.55

· 13.59

· 14.59

6: If you miss the 17.00 bus from Tilfield Park on a Friday, what time is the next bus?

· 17.03

· 17.12

· 18.03

· 18.07

7: If you miss the 08.10 bus from Gately Road on a Monday, when does the next bus arrive?

· 08.15

· 09.15

· 11.10

· 08.22

8: If you need to arrive at Trenton Hospital by 17.15 on a Sunday, which bus do you need to catch from Murrayfield Drive?

· 13.41

· 15.43

· 16.43

· 16.01

9: How long does the 11.42 bus journey take from Murrayfield Drive to Trenton Hospital on a Saturday?

· 19 minutes

· 20 minutes

· 21 minutes

· 22 minutes

10: If you need to be at Tilfield Park by 09.00 on a Thursday, which bus do you need to catch from Trenton Parade?

· 07.48

· 08.42

· 08.49
08.55

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