Get well soon....

Recently I receive this card from my co-worker. I never thought that my co-workers care so much to me. I was really touched with their words of encouragement. Thank you so much guys...

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Write a summary of the article in 3-4 sentences. Use vocabulary from this reading.

Vocabulary

Word	Meaning
reluctant	hesitant
innately	naturally
silver lining	good outcome
daunting	intimidating

Women are reluctant to enter the fields of applied science, engineering and mathematics because they are innately inferior to this fields.  According to Statistics Canada , only 57 percent were women who studied in university and only 24 percent of these women in university who were studying math, science and engineering. These figures indicate that there is still a long way to go and there are many different organizations and programs working to accomplish more development for women in these careers. One of the most important ways to fix this  daunting problem and to have a silver lining is to encourage young women in the sciences as early as possible, so they can gain an appreciation and love for the field they will carry into their adult lives.

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Using the vocabulary words, write a paragraph describing other government initiatives that benefit newcomers to Canada.

Vocabulary 

Word	Meaning
alumni	graduate
breadth	extent, width
capacity	ability, competence
capitalize	benefit from
comprise	constitute
culminate	end, finish
deficit	shortage
dominated	controlled
drastically	severely, extremely in effect or action
encountered	met
imperatives	necessities, requirements
incentive	motivation
outperform	do better than
perspectives	viewpoint, outlook
transition	change, movement from stage to another
twofold	double, two parts or aspect

Canada is one of the most progressive countries in the world. Yet, it only has few people living on it. That is why the country invited lots of immigrants to come and settle here. Immigrants are so lucky to be here because the government itself has lots of initiatives for them to settle here easily. One of these is the free English study that they called LINC. I am one of the recipients of the said program. This program helps the immigrants to be more confident and have the capacity to interact with the Canadians in their daily living. The teachers in this program give incentive to their students to do better in English. The transition that this program gives to every single immigrant is really a big help in terms of daily communication. The immigrants really benefit from this program. We, the immigrants, are very thankful to the government of Canada because it helps us to settle in this beautiful country.

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Create a dialogue.

Call it “Health Care in my Native Country”.

Record yourself repeating the dialogues.

http://vocaroo.com/i/s1MIaDUXszco
A: How can I help you?
B: I need a doctor.
A: What it is regarding for?
B: I've been having a fever for three days.
A: Okay, I'll get your height, weight and temperature.
     Madam, just wait for the doctor in the waiting room.

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Record yourself repeating the dialogues.

Try to use the same sentence stress pattern and rhythm as the audio.

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0wqfuT7OhLA
A: Would you like to meet me?
B: Sure which day?
A: Let’s meet on Sunday.
B: Oh, I can’t on Sunday.
A: How about Monday?
B: Monday’s not good.
A: Let’s meet on Tuesday
B: I can’t on Tuesday.
A: How about Wednesday
B: Wednesday’s out.
A: Are you free on Thursday.
B: I’m not free Thursday.
A: Should we meet on Friday?
B: Friday’s no good
A: You pick a day.
B: How about Saturday.

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A limerick is a light poem with a steady rhythm

1. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0qWAAOXHHb6
To be a student of distance ed.
You must be independent and not led.
You use your computer
As your tutor
Our students prefer that instead.

2. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0hS75px2T2b
There once was a quantum optician
Embarked on a ludicrous mission
His goal was to show
That all photons are slow,
In spite of their massless condition.

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Listen to the audio and repeat the backward buildups.

Compare your pronunciation to the audio.

Pay attention to the regular patterned beat of stress and reduction.

1. http://vocaroo.com/i/s1OovC54zAAG
deficits.
by budget deficits.
challenged by budget deficits.
are challenged by budget deficits.
All hospitals are challenged by budget deficits.

2. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0DIYJj0IvJY
film.
buy film.
have to buy film.
never have to buy film.
you never have to buy film.
digital camera you never have to buy film.
With a digital camera you never have to buy film.

3. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0G4bD4QVjcj
gratification.
instant gratification.
can have instant gratification.
You can have instant gratification.

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The first line of each set of sentences is from a popular children’s nursery rhyme.

Notice the rhythm of each set of sentences is the same as the first line.

1. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0UvTAzu0Idn
There was an old woman
He has a bus token.
The system is down.
I think he'll be coming.
It's five o'clock now.
2. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0vjzw1yWIdR
Twinkle twinkle little star
Don’t let him use my car
Tell me why you don’t agree.
Thank you for the help so far.

3. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0ON89Ugd92D
Mary had a little lamb.
Sue is going to go with Sam.
Don’t forget to leave a tip.
Find a space to park your car.

A friend's dream

There was a lady I've known that when she was young she always dreamt of becoming a teacher someday. Every time her teacher asked them to wrote a biography she always wrote that her greatest ambition was to become a successful teacher. I remember that she made a promise to herself that one day she would become a principal in one of the schools in their province. But things were changed when she decided to moved and settle here in Canada.

When she finished her degree in Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics she was so happy. Getting a degree in her homeland was not easy. She was born in the Philippines and lived there for almost twenty-six years. It took her sixteen years to finished her studies and to become a teacher. Right after she graduated from her degree, she processed her paper so that she can took a licensure examinations for teacher. By her luck, she past her licensure examination for teachers and right then she was so happy because she fulfilled her dreamt to become  a teacher.

Before coming here to Canada, she was an elementary teacher for almost five years. She was a public elementary teacher. She taught grades four, five and six. She was the adviser of the grade six. Aside from being an adviser and a teacher, she was also the guidance counselor of the school. While she was working as a teacher, she also enrolled herself in graduate school. She took a Master of Arts in Education major in Administration at the university in their province. She was so motivated on her dreamt on becoming a school principal at the age of thirty. Even though her stepfather disappointed her to finished her Master's degree she still engaged herself on finishing it. But unfortunately she didn't finish it. She missed the thesis writing which was the last part of her Master's degree. She wasn't able to finished it because there was a better opportunity had arrived that time, she received her permanent resident visa her in Canada.

It was hard for her to lived her routine and work knowing that she really loved teaching. She was crying in tears when she was about to give up her position as a public elementary school teacher. The day of her resignation was also the day when she flew here in Canada.

I know for sure that she missed her life back home specially teaching. I encouraged her to become a teacher in here but she was afraid.  Every time it's a school opening here in Canada, you can see her going to malls and checking for a good stuff in stationary for school supplies. She really admired the things for school. She is really a teacher within her heart. She always told me that when she goes back home she will buy lots of school supplies and give it to the school where she was teaching before.

I only hope that one day, somebody will encourage here to become a teacher here in Canada so that she can fulfilled her dreamt of becoming a successful teacher.

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QUESTION:

Using the words from the 4 list in the reading, write a paragraph about yourself to an employer, stating why you are best for the job.

 

 

 

Being a worker is not an easy job but if you know how to deal with others with respect it will be a good start for you. I am one of your applicants and have a positive outlook in getting the position posted in you website.  Based on my experience, I can say that I am good in communicating with others because of this I can work as part of a team. I have a passion on listening to advices and suggestions for my own improvements. I am willing to learn more from this skill. I can handle work conflict and have attitude awareness with others. Even though I have few experience with this job, I know that I have exceptional attitudes that makes me confident in getting this job.

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 Write a letter to an imaginary employer explaining why you want to enter their apprentice program. Include vocabulary and expressions from this reading where appropriate.

 

57 Baldwin Crescent

Saskatoon, SK. S7H 3M5

306.716.1399

 

 

Carol Dash

Saskatoon Health Region

Saskatoon City Hospital

701 Queen St., Saskatoon, SK.S7K 0M7

 

July 24, 2013

 

 

Dear Carol,

 

 

I heard and read about your apprentice program and I am very interested to apply for it. I am creative, enthusiastic, hardworking cook with a passion for food.  I have few experiences in cooking but it doesn’t mean that I am not competitive. I’ve been cooking for a small restaurant in our town for almost 3 years. Being in the kitchen, preparing amazing food for others makes me think that this is what I want to be.

 

After completing my apprenticeship in 2009, I worked in different restaurants. I had lots of hands-on experience in regards to cooking. I am available and eager to learn more on this skill. I hope you will give me a chance to shadow one of your cooks for few days so that I have more idea on how they work. 

 

I can communicate effectively with others. I am great in working as a part of a team. I believe that I have an exceptional culinary expertise, positive and absolute passion for this skill and make a perfect cook for your department.

 

I look forward to hearing you. You can contact me in your most convenient time.

 

 

Yours truly,

 

Luanne Pacis

 

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Sentence stress and rhythm patterns are easy to hear in nursery rhymes. Listen to the popular English nursery rhyme. Pay attention to the rhythm as you listen. Record yourself saying the rhymes. 1. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0dfqbvRpJ0g There was an old woman Who lived in a shoe. She had so many children. She didn’t know what to do. 2. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0DfdN4gOdTx Twinkle twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high. Like a diamond in the sky.                3. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0E924j1xcic Mary had a little lamb It’s fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went The lamb was sure to go.               4. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0kgmXxnYbI9  Three blind mice See how they run. They all ran after the farmer’s wife. She cut off their tails with a carving knife. Did you ever see such a sight in your life As three blind mice?

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*Notice that the rhythm of the word is the same as the rhythm of the sentence.

*Practice hint: If you can use a metronome to practice these words and sentences, you can speed up the beat, but remember,
clarity is more important than speed when you speak.

1.

word	sentence
pick up	He has a cup.
overdue	He ate the stew.
Alert	She's hurt.

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0pcxAHY5nhe

2.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1oYZtRWEfZ7

hairbrush	He's in a rush.
excel	Ring the bell.
volunteer	She can hear.
log on	It's dawn.
shut down	She wears a crown.
presented	Jan sent it.
virus	It's a mess.
information	He's at the station.
assistant	No, he isn't.
hyperlink	I think you stink.
paragraph	He's on our staff.
take over	Smell the clover.
interested in	She's too thin.
afraid of	He's in love.
respond to	What size is your shoe?
click on	I’ll see you at dawn.
Microsoft	The baby coughed.
Overstressed	He’s the best.

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1.

da	Da	da	Da	da	da	DA
She's	gone	to	ask	at	the	office.

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0SKWTYSvhRy

2.

da	Da	da	Da	da	Da	da	DA
He	called	to	check	on	things	at	home

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0ul4oGyIhhq

3.

da	Da	da	da	DA
I've	never	been	to	Rome

http://vocaroo.com/i/s1jrc9s9cMGE

4.

Da	da	DA	DA	DA
All	that	glitters	isn’t	gold

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0YFJjHo5lwd

5.

Da	da	DA	DA	da	DA
If	you	study	hard	you'll	pass.

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0lMKALxZVIk

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As you listen to the sentences below, you will hear a metronome tap the rhythm. If you have a metronome, use it to help you practice the rhythm of English pronunciation. Vary the speed if you wish, but remember-- Clarity is more important than speed when you speak. *Notice: Although there are an increasing number of syllables in each of the sentences below, they take the same amount of time to say, and the same syllables are stressed. This is because the sentences all have the same number of stressed syllables. 1. Grads study hard. Grads have studied hard. The grads will study hard. The grads could have studied hard. The grads could have been studying hard. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0tt5WhAXwNj 2. Researchers collect data. All the researchers collect data. All the researchers will collect the data. All the researchers will have collected the data. http://vocaroo.com/i/s1BmYhNqGtGi

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Record yourself repeating the wise sayings.

Check your rhythm and sentence stress patterns.

Make sure your stressed syllables and words are longer and louder than your unstressed syllables and words.

1.A leopard never changes his spots. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0grrkHzjDzu
2.The way to a friend's house is never far. http://vocaroo.com/i/s1i9DwZQwsio
3.We have nothing to fear but fear itself. -------Winston Churchill http://vocaroo.com/i/s1KWZvrRAjpP
4.All that glitters isn't gold. http://vocaroo.com/i/s1ql4506UKFk
5.You can't teach an old dog new tricks. http://vocaroo.com/i/s07gwB074Ewm
6.Look before you leap http://vocaroo.com/i/s040alBXQoWc
7.Grass seems greener on the other side of the fence. http://vocaroo.com/i/s12UGbGphkHM
8.You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0iJ8BDHgNKy
9.What goes around comes around. http://vocaroo.com/i/s1fpORMezy90 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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The pronouns, “who”, “which”, “that” are content words when used as relative pronouns.

Listen to the audio and repeat the examples.

The boy who was here disappeared. The house which I bought is cheap. The dog that ran away is brown.

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0RARYztD63v
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A limerick is a light, five-line poem with a fixed rhythm. Saying limericks is a fun way to practice sentence stress.

Listen to the following limericks.

Record yourself saying the limerick

Compare your recording with the audio. If you can, use a metronome, to practice these limericks.
You can speed up the beat, but remember:
Clarity is more important than speed when you speak.

1. I knew a man from Kent.
Who liked to live in his tent.
But the tent was small And he was tall Alas, he said, “I’ll rent” .

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0QRl0QoldSQ

2.There was a young woman named Pat She had a very large cat.
Her cat was fat and it wore a hat,
So, what do you think of that?”

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0w8OAMJ4AxI