MARIA EUGENIA VILORIA ORTIN

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IDIOMA INTERMEDIO INTENSIVO

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Trabajo 1

 

Reading techniques for translations (Part I)

 

 

1. Robots - The Future

 

 

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

 

Pueden realizar actividades que solo los humanos podían realizar como cuidar pacientes o construir casas.

 

 

2. What are the advantages of having a robot?

 

Entre las ventajas encontramos que en el futuro podrían por ejemplo realizar las labores del hogar, preparar la comida y hasta construir casas, permitiéndonos ahorrar tiempo y dinero. En un futuro millones de personas frente a esto podrán decir “Es simplemente perfecto”.

 

 

3. What are the main disadvantages?

 

Parece que en el futuro poseer un robot será muy costoso, y solo los muy pudientes podrán tenerlos. Otra inquietud es si el robot puede comenzar a funcionar mal y destruir cosas.

 

 

4. What concerns the speaker?

 

Aun cuando se espera que los robots puedan ser buenos y útiles también es necesario tener presente que pueden ser malos y hechos para exterminar. Es una idea que se debe considerar siempre.

 

 

5. How does the speaker conclude?

 

El que hace este comentario concluye que aun cuando el robot pueda ser extremadamente útil, él personalmente ve más desventajas que ventajas y por ello es feliz mientras se plancha y cocina él mismo.

 

 

2. Coat of Arms of England

 

 

1. The coat of arms of England was introduced by

v     The king

v     The queen

v     The president

 

 

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

v     True

v     False

v     We don't know

 

 

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

v     True

v     False

v     We don't know

 

 

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

v     True

v     False

v     We don't know

 

 

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

v     True

v     False

v     We don't know

 

 

3. House of Commons

 

 

1. The Parliament is divided into two houses.

v     True

v     False

v     We don't know

 

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

v     True

v     False

v     We don't know

 

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

v     True

v     False

v     We don't know

 

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

v     True

v     False

v     We don't know

 

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

v     True

v     False

v     We don't know

 

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

v     True

v     False

v     We don't know

 

 

Trabajo 2

 

Reading techniques for translations (Part II)

 

 

4. Job Advert

 

 

1. When do the job Start?

 

This job starts from late November until December, but the  closing date for optain an application form close is 10th November.

 

 

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

 

True. This job is in December.

 

 

3. What type of work is in offer?

 

This job is for help to sort and deliver parcels in the Reading Area.

 

 

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

 

Green Arrow Delivery Services is looking for enthusiastic and reliable people on an occasional basis with aged between 16 and 65 years old, and communication skills to be part of the team.

 

 

5. What shift patterns are available?

 

Early, late and night shifts

 

 

6. Where is the job based?

 

The job is based in deliver parcels in the Reading Area.

 

 

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

 

I think it’s false because this job is a work early, late or nights shifts. delivery system.

 

 

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

 

Over £5.10 per hour.

 

 

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

 

False, because the paid rates are weekdays including Saturdays, and per hours.

 

 

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

 

With Elaine Grey, Personal Officer.

 

 

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

 

False, because the phone will be answered 24 hours.

 

 

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

 

[email protected]

 

 

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

 

Yes because is time to apply.

 

 

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

 

False, because the age would be between 16 and 65 years old.

 

 

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

 

It’s not necessary because it’s not specified.

 

 

5. Beauty with Botox

 

 

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

v     The Botox causes the armpit muscles to relax.

v     The Botox develops into thin protective layers of gel.

v     The Botox paralyses the sweat glands.

v     The Botox tightens the skin in the armpits.

 

 

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

v     Clostridium botulinum

v     atrophy

v     botulinum toxin

v     Bollinger

 

 

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

v     headaches

v     blurred vision

v     droopy eyebrow

v     mild bruising

 

 

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

v     The American Medical Association

v     The American Institute of Cosmetic Surgery

v     The American and Canadian Joint Medical Council

v     The American Academy of Dermatology

 

 

5. What is botulism?

v     a severe form of food poisoning

v     a severe form of blood poisoning

v     a severe form of liver damage

v     a severe form of dermatitis

 

 

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

v     lazy eye

v     eye ticks

v     puffy eyes

v     uncontrolled blinking

 

 

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

v     Jerry Hall

v     Judy Finnigan

v     Liz Hurley

v     Barbara Windsor

 

 

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

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

v     Botox can cause the mouth to droop.

v     Botox can lead to a speech impediment.

v     Botox can lead to a nervous tick.

 

 

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

v     two to three months

v     three or four months

v     at least 6 months

v     nearly a year

 

 

10. Which bacterium produces the poison, botulinum toxin?

v     Clostridium botulinum

v     Clostride botulius

v     Botulinum clostridius

v     Botulinum clostridium

 

 

6. Trenton Bus Company

 

 

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

v     08.59

v     09.02

v     09 .22

v     11.02

 

 

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

v     11.10

v     12.10

v     12.15

v     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?

v     07.58

v     10.04

v     10.00

v     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?

v     11.02

v     08.02

v     08.10

v     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?

v     14.55

v     13.55

v     13.59

v     14.59

 

 

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

v     17.03

v     17.12

v     18.03

v     18.07

 

 

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

v     08.15

v     09.15

v     11.10

v     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?

v     13.41

v     15.43

v     16.43

v     16.01

 

 

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

v     19 minutes

v     20 minutes

v     21 minutes

v     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?

v     07.48

v     08.42

v     08.49

v     08.55

 

 

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