Valeria

Level 8

2010-04-15T21:08:00.000-07:00

My experience in this level was very good. I learned how to use and manage a blog and a Gmail account also we visited some pages on internet very interesting and helpful for make a paragraph. The teacher gave us a lot of tips and advice to make a paragraph and made the classes very spontaneity we talked about a lot of different topic and all of them were very exciting and updated.

So I can say that I learn how to make a paragraph, the structure of these and I learn a lot of new words. I like this level it was very fun….

MOVIES

2010-04-15T20:34:00.000-07:00

A movie is a cinematic masterpiece that tells a story in a visual way. It`s based on a script and the characters are actors. It is a communication medium and it is considerate and called the seventh art.

Movies are classified according to their public. Motion Picture Association of America MPAA is a system which evaluates and classifies the content of a movie, they have five ratings and they are G, PG, PG-13, R and NC-17. The Means of this letters are G General are the movies for people of all ages for example Hercules the film by Disney, the next rating is PG Parental Guidance Suggested this is when the movie may have violence, sex, drugs and offensive language and it`s not suitable for children an example can be Enchanted by Disney, then we find the PG-13 Parental Strongly Cautioned this means that the movie may have content inappropriate for children under 13 for example 27 Dresses the next rating is R Restricted are the movies that the people under 17 requires accompanying by a parent or adult guardian as a example we can mention Fahrenheit 9/11 also the last one is NC-17 No One 17 and Under Admitted because the film is for adults an example of this is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. Whit these Ratings we can know how is going to be the movie and we can decide if our children are allowed to see it.

In addition the movies are classified by their genre, there are a lot of genres but I am going to talk about my favorites which are Comedy, Romantic and Horror. First a Comedy Film is a film whit humor and this kind of movie try make laughter the audience and also it`s one of the most important film genre. Second we have the Romantic Film and this is a film that shows you the different ways to love and also show you stories of love. Finally the Horror Films are the one that provoke in the audience feelings of fear, anger or horror. All the movies have a genre and there are a lot of new genres that are like a combination for example Action Comedy Film.

Finally there are a lot of place to see a movie, but the most common are at the cinema or at home, they both have advantages and disadvantages for me the advantage of cinema is the quality of audio and the advantage of see it at home is that you are comfortable.

In conclusion movies are a form of entertainment and when you want to see a movie it is too easy decide what do you want to see because they are organized by genre and according to your age you must know if you are allowed to see a movie or if you are going to need your parents to see it also you can decide where you want to see it if you want to go out or stay at home.

Communication

2010-04-08T21:04:00.000-07:00

I. Communication
II. Communication Elements
A) Sender
B) Message
C) Receiver
D) Code
E) Channel

III. Means of Communication
A) Internet
B) Telephone
C) TV

Communication
Communication is a process when two or more persons exchange ideas on a specific topic. There are some things that you must need for the communication process; these things are sender, message, receiver, code and channel; they are called Communication Elements. Sender is the person who sent the message, message is the content of information also receiver is the person who receives the message in addition code is the set of rules of each system of signs and symbols that the sender used to transmit the message and channel is the medium through the message is sent.
To develop the communication process the means of communication are needed. Today are a lot of means of communication but I am going to talk about three that I think are the most important; those are Internet, Telephone and TV. Internet offers many different ways to communicate for example by the messenger, blogs, radio on-line and others. Moreover the telephone allows you talk or text to another person no matter where is he or she. Finally whit television you can receive a lot of message and information and you are the one who decides what to see and the information that you want to receive.
In conclusion you can use the means of communication to send information for everybody or just for one person. Communication is the foundation of the society by allowing individual to transmit their ideas and their opinions also represent an important part in the lives of the people because through this human relationship are created and reinforce the ties between people.

Technology...

2010-04-08T17:58:00.000-07:00

Advantages of Technology
There are many wonderful things technology has done for us. In first place technology is the future of the world and here I am going to show you some advantages of it. Thanks to this there are many advances in sciences and this is great. For example in health area it has made many contributions for a better health care. There are a lot of people that are alive or getting better in their health condition. In addition there are some advances that enable healthier food preservation that have been development in the last times.
The communication is getting easier every day because of all the advances of the technology as an example we can see the worldwide which allows us have communication whit everything around the world there is also the nationwide which as the worldwide allows the communications but along of your country. And finally it provides a lot of comforts in television for example the new development is the High definition technology this provides you a better image and in the computers area we can see the creation of smaller laptops every day.
In conclusion whit the advances in technology we can found better ways to perform the activities that we play and we need to be updated if we want to have succeed in the activities that we do.

Ruben Blades

2010-03-19T06:55:00.000-07:00

I think ¨Segunda Mitad Del Noveno¨ was about the politic situation in Panama.
It talks about the people who are waiting for a change for their country, but they don´t know what to do to get better also there is no one who knows exactly what to do and they need someone who guides them.

In addition I think it also talks about presidential elections and the diferent candidates , but none of them represent the solution of what the people want.

In conclusion it`s a political song or a song for protest. And finally i can say that he is looking for a change in his country.

Natural Disaster

2010-03-18T18:25:00.000-07:00

Date of disaster:
December 26, 2004

Type of Disaster:
Undersea megathrust earthquake

Description of Disaster:
On december 26, 2004 an undersea megathrust earthquake occurred at 00:58:53 UTC , with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake itself is known by the scientific community as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake. This earthquake resulted in a tsunami wich is usually refered to as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Asian Tsunami, Indonesian Tsunami, and Boxing Day Tsunami.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey a total of 227,898 people died . Measured in lives lost, this is one of the ten worst earthquakes in recorded history, as well as the single worst tsunami in history.
The tsunami caused serious damage and deaths as far as the east coast of Africa, with the furthest recorded death due to the tsunami occurring at Rooi Els in South Africa, 8,000 km away from the epicentre. In total, eight people in South Africa died due to abnormally high sea levels and waves.

Relief agencies report that one-third of the dead appear to be children. This is a result of the high proportion of children in the populations of many of the affected regions and because children were the least able to resist being overcome by the surging waters. Oxfam went on to report that as many as four times more women than men were killed in some regions because they were waiting on the beach for the fishermen to return and looking after their children in the houses.

In addition to the large number of local residents, up to 9,000 foreign tourists enjoying the peak holiday travel season were among the dead or missing, especially people from the Nordic countries.

States of emergency were declared in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the Maldives. The United Nations estimated at the outset that the relief operation would be the costliest in human history. UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has stated that reconstruction would probably take between five and ten years.

Cellular. Advantages & Disadvantages

2010-03-04T18:32:00.000-08:00

Cellular. Advantages & Disadvantages

2010-03-04T16:09:00.000-08:00

Cellular making easier our life...
First, they come in many different presentations and brands for everybody also users can take them everywhere because of their dimensions. In addition it makes easier the communication between the people because no matter the distance you can contact the other person.
Another reason is that some of them have internet and it allows staying connected, keeping you informed and in touching with the technologic word.

In the other side it also has disadvantages and the more relevant for me is the way of how we used it because it produces many bad manners for example the interruption of a conversation.
Furthermore it difficult the direct communication and finally is that we are so unprotected because the call that we make can be intercepted.

In conclusion it doesn’t matter the disadvantages of the cellular, they are part of our life.

E-mail. Advantages & Disadvantages

2010-03-04T14:22:00.000-08:00

E-mail is one of today's most utilized forms of communication, it has many advantages:

First of all is very convenient , in addition it saves time and finally it makesit very easy to stay in touch. It's convenient; specially because e-mails may be sent any time of day or night , likewise you don't have to worry about interrupting someone when you send email.
It's helps you save time because it arrives inmediately and you can distribute information quickly to many people for the time it takes to email one person. Also it makes it easy to stay in touch, since you can write to your friends easily and it's the cheapest way to communitcate.

On the other hand, despite being very helpful and full of advantages , e-mails also have some disadvantages

For one thing it's less personal, another reason is that it's easy o make a mistake and last of all you need equipment in order to send an e-mail.It's less personal because you can't see the person's face or reaction when reading the e-mail

Hellen Keller

2010-02-19T06:10:00.000-08:00

Hellen Keller said; “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it.” This can be seen all around us. Many people have faced great obstacles in their lives but have found ways to overcome and actually benefit from these obstacles. For example, Greg Barton, the 1984, 1988, and 1992 U.S Olympic medalist in kayaking, was born with a serious disability. He had club feet, his toes pointed inward, and as a result, he could not walk easily. Even after a series of operations, he still had limited mobility. Even so, Greg was never defeated. First, he taught himself to walk, and even to run .Then, he competed on his high school running team. He knew, though, he would never become an Olympic runner, so he looked for other sports that he could play. Happily, he discovered kayaking, a perfect sport for him because it required minimal leg and foot muscles. Using his upper body strength, he was able to master the sport. Finally, after many years of training and perseverance, Greg made the 1984 Olympic team. He says of his accomplishments, “Each step of the road has been made easier by looking just as far as necessary – yet not beyond that.” In short, even though that road was paved with obstacles, he was able to overcome them and achieve the impossible.

DISCUSSING A 3 PART PARAGRAPH

TOPIC SENTENCE
Hellen Keller said; “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it.”

SUPPORTING SENTENCES
Many people have faced great obstacles in their lives but have found ways to overcome and actually benefit from these obstacles. For example, Greg Barton, the 1984, 1988, and 1992 U.S Olympic medalist in kayaking, was born with a serious disability.

Developing details

What is (was) the person famous for?
Greg Barton, the 1984, 1988, and 1992 U.S Olympic medalist in kayaking.

What did this person achieve?
He had club feet, his toes pointed inward, and as a result, he could not walk easily. Even after a series of operations, he still had limited mobility.

What personal characteristics helped this person overcome his or her obstacles?
Many years of training and perseverance.

CONCLUDING SENTENCE
In short, even though that road was paved with obstacles, he was able to overcome them and achieve the impossible.

OSCAR PISTORIUS

2010-02-18T18:58:00.000-08:00

Oscar Pistorius a runner with no legs but with high aspirations

South African Oscar Pistorius was born on November 22, 1986. Before his first birthday he suffered the amputation of his legs because a congenital defect. First of all with effort and his preservation he made himself the winner of the gold medal for 200 meter in the 2004 Summer Paralympic Games in Athens, golds medals for 100 meters,200 meters and 400 meters in the 2008 Summer Paralympic Games in Beijin. Also he made a proposition to participate in the 2008 Summer Olympic, his proposition was studied by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), whom decided that he can`t participate because his prosthesis of latest technology brings some advantage, but later he was authorized to run in the 400 meter test in the Summer Olympic Games in Beijin, but he couldn`t get the minimum mark. In summary Oscar Pistorius is called “Blade Runner” and he is a phenomenon of Paralympic Athletes. His dreams are compete with major world sport and keep trying.

Persona-Poems

2010-02-12T06:41:00.000-08:00

Valeria …
Intelligent, happy, understanding , funny
Friend of Andrea
Who loves her family, movies and to sleeping
Who is afraid of insects, not graduating and darkness
Who wants to see Bariloche, my nephews and a beautifull sunset
Resident of my home
… Rosales

Paragraph

2010-02-11T18:32:00.000-08:00

BANANA

One of my favorite fruit is the Banana. In the morning when i have breakfast I usually eat a banana with coffee or in my Corn Flakes. Another way to eat it could be as a dessert, with ice cream, with chocolate or with sweetened concentrated milk. Bananas are one of the most complete foods. Its high in potassium, it has a lot of vitamins and also it brings energy. In conclusion because of their benefits and good taste it is one of my favorite fruit.

Short sentences about ....Watermelon

2010-02-05T07:48:00.000-08:00

*Juice and sweet.
Watermelons are juice and sweet.

*Heavy and big.
Watermelons usually are heavy and big.

*Must have to cut it.
You must have to cut the watermelon to eat it.

The Writing Process Editing

2010-02-04T13:23:00.000-08:00

Editing is check for grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization

*GRAMMAR: Concentrate first on verbs. For example, if you have written about a past event in your life, you will need to check that the verbs are in past tense.

*SPELLING: When you read though your writing, you may stop at words that you have spelled incorrectly, and you should check them in the dictionary or ask someone to check them for you.
If you are writing on a computer, you should run the spell check. this will help you correct most of your mistakes

*PUNCTUATION: You must check to make sure you have not written any run-on sentences or sentence fragments. In correcting these problems, you usually need to change the punctuation.

*CAPITALIZATION: Check that youe sentences all start with a capital letter. You also need capital letters for all proper nouns.

Introduccion

2010-01-26T13:56:00.000-08:00

HI!
My name is Valeria. I'm 19 years old and i am from Venezuela.
I live in Maracaibo and i am studying Public Accounting at URBE.
I like English and i try to practice it whent i watch a movie or television also when i listen to music.
I love eat, sleep , be with my family and do things related to my profession.
Besides i like to be with my litter cousin and play and take care of her

2010-01-22T07:53:00.000-08:00

Original From: Vanessa Vizcuña
Walter and Adis are my grandparents because ther are my mom´s parents. They have 3 kids, my aunts Victoria and Gabriela, and my mom Yanira. Victoria get married with Richard and they have 2 kids, Anndre and Anna. My aunt Gabriela have 2 kids too, with another Richard who is her husband. The older of the kids is Richard and the younger of my cousins is victor.

Gisela and Victor are my grandparents too, they have 3 kids, my uncle Carlos , He get married with Maigualida and the have 2 kids, Fernando and Vicente. My other uncle is Victor, He have 1 Kid, his name is rafael and is my older cousin.

Finally, Manuel and Yanira, Have only one kid, they are my parents. I am only one child.

Corrections From: Valeria Rosales
My mom´s parents are Walter and Adis so they are my grandparents. The have 3 childrens; my aunts Victoria and Gabriela and my mon Yanira.
*Richard is Victoria`s husband and the have 2 children and their names are Anndre and Anna.
*My aunt Gabriela has 2 children too, with Richard her husband. The name or their kids are Richard and Victor.

My father`s parents are Walter and Adis, they are my grandparents, they have 3 children;
*My uncle Carlos who gets married with Maigualida and they have 2 children, Fernando and Vicente.
*My other uncle is Victor, he has 1 son, Rafael and he is my older cousin

Finally, Manuel who is married with Yanira, they only have one child, and they are mi parents.

Quote

2010-01-22T05:04:00.000-08:00

"Experience is one thing you can´t get for nothing" Oscar Wilde

I think it talks about that you shouold do things and it doesn´t matter if you do it well or if you do it bad.

The important is that in both cases you are getting experience and if in the future you need to do something like that, you are going to know what to fo or what you must do for have success.

I select this quote because it is very important especially for us, the young people in the business confines; because many organizations beside an academic preparetion they demand some experience for occupy one position.