martes, 5 de octubre de 2010
viernes, 24 de septiembre de 2010
jueves, 2 de septiembre de 2010
SUMMARIES OF NEWS
BlackBerry Gets many demands of international Banks
By: Cristian Trespalacios
MUMBAI, India — In a sign that India and the maker of popular BlackBerry devices might be closer to settling a dispute over law enforcement’s access to corporate e-mail, the government on Monday said that it would study and test a proposal by the company for two months. Research In Motion has more than a million BlackBerry users in India, one of its fastest growing markets. Many use consumer e-mail services that would not have been affected by a ban because the government says it can already monitor those messages.
Notes for the Underground
By Nick Kanas
Published: August 29, 2010
This news is about what NASA proposes to help the 33 miners from Chile, who may be trapped undergroundfor months.
They consider that is very important to take into account:
· Stay connected: To avoid "the emergence of depression and anxiety.
· Outsiders: studies in our orbit, we find that the crew of displaced intra-group tensions and negative feelings to the "out-group" in case the astronauts, mission control personnel. We all have experienced displacement.
· The miners will probably form subgroups include people with similar interests and values of which can be comforted when they feel angry with someone else.
· Support Leader: Luis Urzua, a year-old shift foreman-54, has emerged as the de facto leader of the miners.
· Family time: While the Chilean government is focusing its attention on the miners, it is crucial that the care of their families, too, knowing that someone is caring for their loved ones will be a relief to the miners, helping them to endure the sweltering days of detention ahead.
Summary by Giny Mar Valencia Sarmiento. 11ºB
Hurricane Earl
By: MIKE MELIA.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Earl battered through small islands of the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rains and winds ripping the roof Wednesday, intensifying rapidly into a Category 3 storm on a path expected to threaten the United States.
Earl is expected to gain more strength before brushing the U.S. possibly the East Coast this week and carry deadly rip currents.
In the Caribbean, Earl caused flooding in low lying areas and damaged homes in the islands including Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla and St. Maarten. Several countries and territories reported power outages. Cruise ships were diverted and canceled flights throughout the region.
The hurricane center said it was too early to say what effect the U.S. Earl, but warned that could at least kick dangerous rip currents.
JUAN BENITEZ 11-A
Earl Hurricane hits Caribbean, threatens U.S
Hurricane Earl on Monday struck the northeastern Caribbean as a Category 3 storm while continuing to gain strength on a path that could threaten the eastern United States in the coming days.
"The properties between North Carolina and Maine should be alert for the system" atmosphere, said Jessica Schauer, a meteorologist at the National Hurricane Center.
The hurricane center said it was too early to say what effect on the United States Earl.
Por: Eudes Montesinos 11A
Ecuador Judge revoked arrest warrant against Colombian President
An Ecuadorean judge on Monday revoked the arrest warrant against the president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, charged with murder by Colombian bombing against a guerrilla base in Ecuador in March 2008."Only it has revoked the detention order against Mr Juan Manuel Santos, ''said the trial judge, Daniel Mendez.
The judge granted the request based on the principle of legal equity, ''as the others involved, the director of Colombia's police, General Oscar Naranjo, and former commander of the armed forces of that country, Gen. Freddy Padilla, have no warrant.
However, the process "continues to develop until the district attorney (Carlos Jimenez) to present its opinion accusing or absolving these people,''Mendez said.
Por: Maira Mancilla 11A
jueves, 26 de agosto de 2010
sábado, 21 de agosto de 2010
UNIT 4
LEARNING GOALS:
In this Unit you will:
1. Talk about unreal situations.
2. Read and write about news.
ACTIVITIES:
LISTENING
Listen to "Waka Waka" by Shakira:
1. Complete the song.
2. Write a paragraph with what you learned about the song.
3. Recreate the song with the "Waka Waka" flu in Barranquilla.
GRAMMAR
1.Read about Conditional on "Aula Fácil", Lesson 19 and explain the use of this tense.
2. Do the exercises about unreal conditional.
3. Verify your answers and correct them.
4. Listen to the exercises.
5. Talk about what you would do if you won Balotto. Use a picture.
6. On "Gallery", see what your classmates would do if they won Balotto.
READING
1. Browse "The New York Times" and "The Miami Herald".
2. Write a summary about the news.
ICFES
Go to the link ICFES and practice for this Colombian Test.
Good Luck In this Unit!
viernes, 20 de agosto de 2010
UNIT 4
LISTENING
1. Watch the video, listen to the song and complete the song.
Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)
You're a good soldier
Choosing ______ battles
Pick yourself up
And dust _______ off
Get back in the saddle
You're on the front line
________________'s watching
You know it's serious
We're getting closer
________ __________ over
The pressure's on; you feel it
But you got it all; believe it
__________ you fall, get up, oh oh
And if you fall, ___________, eh eh
Samina mina zangalewa
Cause ______ ____ Africa
Samina mina ¡eh! ¡eh!
Waka waka ¡eh! ¡eh!
Samina mina zangaléwa
This time for africa
__________ to your god; this is our motto
Your time to shine
________ wait in line
Y vamos por todo
_____________ are raising their expectations
Go on and feel it
This is your ________________
No hesitation
Today's your ________
I feel it
You paved the way,
Believe it
If you get down
Get up oh, oh
When you get down,
Get up eh, eh
Samina mina zangaléwa
This time for Africa
Samina mina ¡eh! ¡eh!
Waka waka ¡eh! ¡eh!
Samina mina zangaléwa
Anawaaa ¡ah! ¡ah!
Samina mina ¡eh! ¡eh!
Waka waka ¡eh! ¡eh!
Samina mina zangaléwa
This time for Africa
(Parte en africano)
Cause this is Africa.
Samina mina ¡eh! ¡eh!
Waka waka ¡eh! ¡eh!
Samina mina zangaléwa
Anawaaa ¡ah! ¡ah!
Samina mina ¡eh! ¡eh!
Waka waka ¡eh! ¡eh!
Samina mina zangaléwa
This time for africa
Yango ¡eh! ¡eh!
Yango ¡eh! ¡eh!
Samina mina zangaléwa
Anawaaa ¡ah! ¡ah!
Yango ¡eh! ¡eh!
Yango ¡eh! ¡eh!
Samina mina zangaléwa
Anawaaa ¡ah! ¡ah!
This time for africa
______ _________ _________ _________
We're all africa
We're all africa
2. What does this song teach you for your life?
This activity must be sent to nubypa1022@gmail.com on August 23rd.
READING
