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VOCAB:

• witty
• make up your mind
• get yoursef togheter
• bagel 
• bagel test 
• Customer vs. client  A customer is a person with a more professional relationship. >>
• return client
• shades of meaning
• staff
• acquaintance 
• colleague 
• bill of lading
• bill
• deferential
• possessive

HW for Tuesday, May 29, 2012

1. Discussion topic: Stereotypical differences of Asians, Africans and Europeans.  Please make 3 lists, one for each category.
2. Workbook pp. 65-68
3. Coursebook pp.104-5
4. Writing Assignment #1 Unit 7: Deadline for submission is June 5.

Add your voice, PLEASE

This link requires very little English and actually not much action---unless you'd like to get more involved in saving an endangered species and yourself.

http://www.nrdconline.org/site/TellAFriend?msgId=33621.0&devId=0&s_AffiliateSecCatId=1061&pw_id=3201&autologin=true

Speak on their behalf, please

This link requires very little English and actually not much action---unless you'd like to get more involved in saving an enddangered species and yourself.
http://www.nrdconline.org/site/TellAFriend?msgId=33621.0&devId=0&s_AffiliateSecCatId=1061&pw_id=3201&autologin=true

Election Politics 101

This article, though rather difficult, is a good introduction to the American presidential race.  Judging from our discussion on Tuesday, I would say that some of you may be interested.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/us/politics/presidential-race-pits-government-against-business.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120523

A Richer Life by Seeing the Glass Half Full

 

How to define optimism, put it into practice and enjoy its benefits. Read more…

Equality

"Justice delayed is justice denied ">>> (Wikipedia)

is a legal maxim meaning that if legal redress is available for a party that has suffered some injury, but is not forthcoming in a timely fashion, it is effectively the same as having no redress at all. This principle is the basis for the right to a speedy trial and similar rights which are meant to expedite the legal system, because it is unfair for the injured party to have to sustain the injury with little hope for resolution. The phrase has become a rallying cry for legal reformers who view courts or governments as acting too slowly in resolving legal issues either because the existing system is too complex or overburdened, or because the issue or party in question lacks political favor.

 

Coffee: Yeah or Nay?

TARA PARKER-POPE
The New York Times

 

Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer

The largest-ever study of the relationship between coffee consumption and health showed that regular coffee drinkers had a lower risk of dying from a variety of diseases.
Read more…

Source:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/

Homework for Tuesday, May 22, 2012

1. Complete the Unit 6 test online without using your book or a dictionary.
2. The writing portion will be collected on Tuesday.
3. Please look over Unit 7 because we will go as fast as we can for the next four weeks.
4. Be prepared to discuss the reading "Liberty and Justice for All."

Unit Test 6>>>

Homework for Thursday, May 17,2012

1. Last chance to submit Unit 6 writing assignments
2. p. 93 #2 Grammar- exs. a, b, & c
3. p. 94 Reading-mexs. a & b
4. wkst. 6C Grammar Quantifiers

Noncount noun practice link

Try this for practice for Unit 6.
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/agree2a.html

Subtitle homework by Paulina

Dialog 3

Dialog 4

Dialog 5

Homework for Tuesday, May 15

1. p. 91 exercise d.  Prepare your description of Poland to present to the class using the computer.
2. Worksheet: Grammar "Uncountable & plural nouns"
3. Reading/Speaking: "Tanks, Jets or Scholarships:"
              a. List new vocabulary
              b. Find as many verb tenses as you can with an example for each from the article
              c. Write a one-sentence summary of Mr. Friedman's opinion.
              d. List three reasons he gives to suppot his opinion
              e. Be prepared to clearly express and support your own opinion

Discussion topic for next Thursday, May 17

Please read this New York Times editorial.  Be prepared to discuss the following aspects:
1. America's ideals of "liberty and justice for all;"
2. The religious aspects of President O'bama's decision;
3. Your opinion of how this decision will impact President O'babma's election chances;
4. Your personal opinion on this very devisive issue

http://campaignstops.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/liberty-and-justice-for-all/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120510

Preparation for Thursday, May 10, 2012

We will complete section 6B.
Unit 6 exam will probably be on line over the weekend, May 18-23.

Discussion Topic for Thursday

"Moving abroad is the best way to make a lot of money."  Do you agree or disagree?