ENGLISH 4TH YEAR

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A CHORUS LINE (ONE FINALE)

A CHORUS LINE (ONE FINALE)

[Boys]
One singular sensation
Every little step he takes.
One thrilling combination
Every move that he makes.
One smile and suddenly nobody else will do;
You know you'll never be lonely with you know who.
One moment in his presence
And you can forget the rest.
For the guy is second best
To none,
Son.
Ooooh! Sigh! Give him your attention.
Do...I...really have to mention?
He's the One?
She walks into a room
And you know
[Girls]
She's un-
Commonly rare, very unique,
Peripatetic, poetic and chic.
[All]
She walks into a room
And you know from her
Maddening pose, effortless whirl,
She's the special girl.
Stroll-ing,
Can't, help,
All of her qualities extol-ling.
Loaded with charisma is my
Jauntily sauntering, ambling shambler.
She walks into a room
And you know you must
Shuffle along, join the parade.
She's the quintessence of making the grade.
This is whatcha call
Trav-ling.
Oh, strut your stuff!
Can't get enough
Of her.
Love her.
I'm a son of a gun,
She is one of a 
Kind...
[Boys & Girls parts simultaneously]
[Boys]
One singular sensation
Every little step she takes.
One thrilling combination
Every move that she makes.
One smile and suddenly nobody else will do;
You know you'll never be lonely with you know who.

One moment in her presence
And you can forget the rest.
For the girl is second best
To none,
Son.
Ooooh! Sigh! Give her your attention.
Do...I...really have to mention?
She's the One?

[Girls]
She walks into a room
And you know from her
Maddening pose, effortless whirl,
She's the special girl.
Stroll-ing,
Can't, help,
All of her qualities extol-ling.
Loaded with charisma is my
Jauntily sauntering, ambling shambler.
She walks into a room
And you know you must
Shuffle along, join the parade.
She's the quintessence of making the grade.
This is whatcha call
Trav-ling.
Oh, strut your stuff!
Can't get enough
Of her.
Love her.
I'm a son of a gun,
She is one of a 
Kind...
[All]
One singular sensation
Every little step she takes.
One thrilling combination
Every move that she makes.
One smile and suddenly nobody else will do;
You know you'll never be lonely with you know who.
One moment in her presence
And you can forget the rest.
For the girl is second best
To none,
Son.
Ooooh! Sigh! Give her your attention.
Do...I...really have to mention?
She's the...
She's the...
She's the...
One!


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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ENGLISH TODAY

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ENGLISH TODAY

Until recently French was the most important language in the world, but in the last few years English has become the most important language in many fields, particularly business. In fact, 80 % of all information stored on computer systems is in English.

This means that almost every person in the business world needs to know some English, not only for working with the English-speaking world (Britain, North America, Australia, etc.) but also for working with many countries where English is not the official language (Germany, Japan, etc).

Teaching and learning English has now become a huge industry, as businesses decide that their staff must learn English.

What can businesses that wish to train their staff in English do? Probably the best way for anyone to learn English is to spend some time in an English–speaking country. But of course, this is not always possible.

When this is not possible, staff can be sent to language schools, which offer a variety of options. One-to-one classes, for example, are particularly good for more advanced students and small classes (6 to 12 students) for beginners are a good idea.

If students are particularly motivated, many schools offer the possibility of self-access, where students can choose books and tapes to help them work on their own.

1.- Write a list of the words you don’t know in the reading

2.- Write the underlined words on the left column and try to guess their meanings by context. Write your guess in the column on the right and check if you guessed correctly using your dictionary.

1.  Particularly              _________________________

2.  Stored                     _________________________

3.  _______________   _________________________

4.  _______________   _________________________

5.  _______________   _________________________

6.  _______________   _________________________

7.  _______________   _________________________

8.  _______________   _________________________

9.  _______________   _________________________

10. _______________  _________________________

3.- Re-read the text and check  TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).

a) French is the most important language in the world.  (      )

b) English has become the most important language.     (      )

c) The information in computer systems is mostly in Latin.  (      )

d) Not everybody needs to know English in the business world. (      )

e) Learning English is very important for employees in many companies.   (      )

f) Going to English-speaking countries is the best way to learn English.

(      )

4.- Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box:

a) French was the most important language

b) English has become the most important language

c) Every person in the business world

d) Teaching and learning English has become

e) Businesses decide that their staff

5.-  Answer the following questions.

a) Why has English become the most important language in the world?

b) What is the most widely used language in the business world, English or French? Why?

c) What is the ideal way to learn English?

d) What are some of the options offered by language schools to people who want to learn English in their country?

e) What kind of courses are suitable for beginners?

f) What is self-access training?

THE WORLD SPREAD OF ENGLISH

THE WORLD SPREAD OF ENGLISH

“The Latin- American who learns English as a second language has his own special difficulties and advantages. English and Spanish have thousands of words that are similar in form and meaning. In some cases these words have evolved from an original Latin source. In others, they have come form some even earlier common source in Indo European, the ancestor of a large family of languages of which Latin is only one example.

These words are easy for the Spanish speaker to learn. For instance, many closely related words end in –ción in Spanish and in – tion in English: Educación, constitución, aviación, asociación and many others. Hotel, hospital and calendar are other examples of closely related words without the – ción ending.

Such closely related words are called “cognates”.

Some seeming English-Spanish equivalents are deceptive. Their forms are similar, but with different shades of meaning in the two languages. These are sure to cause trouble for Spanish speakers learning English. The Spanish word asistir looks like the English word assist, but it doesn’t mean “help”. Instead, “asistir” means “to attend” or “to be present”.

Thus, Spanish speakers learning English will say that they assisted a class when they mean that they were present at it. Actual in Spanish means “present”, not English “actual”, desgracia means “misfortune”, not disgrace, ignorar means “not to know” of “to ignore”. Such deceptive “equivalents” are called “false cognates”.

WRITE IF THESE STATEMENTS ARE TRUE, FALSE OR NOT GIVEN, ACCORDING TO THE READING. USE “T”, “F” OR “NG” FOR YOUR ANSWERS.

English and Spanish share many similar words.  (______)

English and Spanish share many false “equivalents” terms. (______)

“To ignore” and “not to know” mean “ignorer”. (______)

Latin is an Indo - European language. (______)

Spanish lacks sounds that are very common in English. (______)

USE (“C “FOR COGNATE AND “FC” FOR FALSE COGNATE)

Conversation (______)                       Exit (______)             Library (______)   Actually (______)

Similar (______)                                  Musical (______)    Large (______)      Administration (______)

WHAT DO THEY MEAN? USE YOUR DICTIONARY.

Eventually ______________________                 Eventualmente ________________________

Lecture _______________________                    Lectura_______________________________

Realize ________________________               Realizar ______________________________

Sensible _______________________               Sensible______________________________

Carpet ________________________               Carpeta ______________________________

Idiom _________________________              Idioma _______________________________

WRITE “R” FOR RIGHT OR “W” FOR WRONG.

“Closely related” means                             “cercanamente relatados”               ( ______)

“Ancestor of a large family”                       “ancestor de una larga familia” ”    ( ______)

“Original Latin source”                                “fuente latina original” ”                  ( ______)

“Their forms are similar”                            “sus formas son similares”          ”    ( ______)

“Some seeming English –Spanish

Equivalents are deceptive.                         “Algunos supuestos equivalentes

                                                                          Inglés- Español son decepcionantes”    ( ______)

                                                                       

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS. DISCUSS WITH YOUR CLASSMATES.

What’s the difference between true cognates and false cognates?

What does “Spanish speaker learning English” mean?

Is it easy for a Spanish speaker to learn English?

Can you think of some other cognates or false cognates?

These are words that look alike in English and Spanish, but that usually differ in meaning. Look at the following examples:

Largo: Long	Large: grande, extenso
Actualmente: At present.	Actually: En realidad.
Actual: Present, current	Actual: real.
Asistir: Go regularly	Assist: Ayudar.
Atender: Pay attention, take care.	Attend: Asistir regularmente.
Carpeta: Folder.	Carpet: Alfombra.
Desierto: Very dry place, empty.	Dessert: Postre.
Éxito: success	Exit: Salida.
Eventual: Fortuitous	Eventual: Suceso final, resultado.
Eventualmente: By chance.	Eventually: Finalmente.
Idioma: Language.	Idiom: Modismo del habla.
Ignorar: Not to know.	Ignore: Desairar.
Lectura: Reading.	Lecture. Conferencia.
Librería: Bookshop.	Library: Biblioteca.
Noticia: News.	Notice: Advertencia, nota, aviso.
Policía: Police.	Policy: Política, regla, sistema.
Realizar: Fulfill, carry out, perform.	Realize: Darse cuenta.
Sensible: Sensitive.	Sensible: Sensato.
Severa: Rigorous, strict, rigid, stern.	Several: Varios
Suceso: Event.	Success: Éxito.
Timbre: Call bell.	Timber: Madera, palo.

Lesson N° 2 4TH YEAR

Lesson N° 2       4TH YEAR 

“Work dignifies a person´s life, or at least it should”.

Proverb

Health is the general condition of a person´s mind and body, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain (as in “good health” or “healthy”). The World health Organization (WHO) defined health in its broader sense as “ a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and no merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Health is maintained and improved not only through the advancement and application of health science, but also through the efforts and intelligent lifestyle choices of the individual and society. The main determinants of health include the social and economic environment, the physical environment, and the person´s individual characteristics and behavior.

Words & Phrases

Health:

Mind:

Body:

Meaning:

To be free:

Illness:

Injury:

Pain:

Broader sense:

Physical:

Mental:

Social well-being:

Disease:

To maintain:

To improve:

Advancement:

Application:

Efforts and intelligent lifestyle:

To include:

The social and economic environment:

What is the reading about?

Now answer these questions.

1. What does it mean to be in good health?

2. Are you in good health?

Read the dialogue and practice with a partner.

Jorge: Lifestyle is very important to have a quality of life.

Josil: What do you mean?

Jorge: We need to practice exercise, eat healthy food and a have a positive attitude.

Josil: So If we eat healthy food and exercise regularly we will have a good health.

Jorge: it does help, but there are other elements.

Josil: Like what?

Jorge: You have to reduce stress and get enough sleep at night.

CONDITIONAL IF CLAUSE

Type 1: condition possible to fulfill

Examples:

1. Will you change your eating habits if your doctor asks you to go on a healthy diet?

Yes, my doctor asks me to go on a healthy diet I will change my eating habits.

2. What will you do if you want to lose weight very soon?

If I want to lose weight very soon, I will start doing regular exercise.

Answer these questions.

a. What will you do if you have time?

b. What can you do if you are the director of your High school?

c. What will you do if you are the president of the USA?

d. Will you get good marks if you study harder?

e. Will you call up your friends if you have time?

f. What will you buy if you have enough money?

Read the following quote.

“Everyone should be his own physician. We ought to assist and not to force nature. Eat with moderation what agrees with your constitution. Nothing is good for the body but what we can digest. What medicine can produce digestion? Exercise. What will recruit strength? Sleep. What will alleviate incurable ills? Patience.

Voltarie

Why do you think Voltaire refers to nutrition, exercise and patience as related to health? Support your statements.

Recreation is a activity of leisure (or free time, which is spent away from business, work, and domestic chores). It also excludes time spent on necessary activities such as eating, sleeping and, where it is compulsory, education. Recreation is an essential element of human being. Recreational activities are often done for amusement, or pleasure.

My holidays

Read the passage and answer the questions below:

A holiday is a day set aside by customs or by law in which normal activities especially business or work are suspended or reduced. Generally holidays are intended to allow individual to celebrate or commemorate of something of cultural or religious significance. Holidays may be designated by Government s, religious institutions, or other groups of organizations. The concept of holidays has most often originated as religious observances. The intention of a holiday was typically to allow individuals to tend to religious duties associated with important dates of the calendar. In most modern societies, holidays serve as much of a recreational function as anything else.

1.    What is a holiday?

2.    Who designates a holiday?

3.    What was the purpose of celebrating a holiday in the past?

4.    What do people do in holidays?

Read the following paragraphs about the classification of Holidays:

National Holidays: Nations and territories observe holidays based on events of significance to their history. For example, Venezuelans celebrate Independence Day, on 5th with military parades.

Secular holidays: Several secular holidays are observed, such as Earth Day or Arbor Day, internationally, and across multi-country regions, often in conjunction with international organizations. But they are not strictly holidays as time off work is rarely given. E.g., World Physical Activity day is April 6^th

Religious holidays: Many holidays are linked to faith and religion. Christian holidays are defined as part of the liturgical year. The main ones are Easter and Christmas.

Name some other holidays in Venezuela, when and how we celebrate them.

USED TO =

To talk about a habit or regular activity in the past that doesn’t happen now.

To describe situations in the past which doesn´t exist now.

Answer these questions:

1. Did you use to collect stamps?

2. Did you use to play with dolls?

3. Did you use to cry when you were a child?

4. Did you use to play marbles?

5. Did the Venezuela’s flag use to have seven stars?

Match these sentences on the left with the sentences on the right. Write the letter on the line given.

1. I used to eat a lot of chocolate but _____                                          a. now she works in Maracay.

2. Caracas used to have a trolley but _____                                          b. now it has 8.

3. When I was younger; I didn´t use to eat cheese but______              c. I often used to go to the theater.

4. Venezuela’s flag use to have seven stars but _______                      d. now it has a subway.

5. When I lived in the city _______                                                       e. now I eat a lot.