Monday, June 20, 2016

JUNE 20

Monday's assignment

Good afternoon everyone,

This week, we will be talking about the writing mechanics. Let’s start by a short writing assignment to reflect your learning experience in this classroom.
Write one to two paragraphs on your experience in Workplace English class. Use the following questions as guidance to narrow down your scope in your writing.
  • Why did I join this classroom?
  • What is/are the skills/knowledge I wanted to improve?
  • How much improvement have I accomplished? How long did it take me to improve them?
  • What special segments/parts/activities/assignments in the classroom that have helped me to develop my language?
  • What are the things that you still want to work on? 
  • Add any ideas or suggestion that you have to  improve your learning experience.



     One month ago, I joined our classroom for study English. I want to improve my English listening, speaking, reading and writing.I know learn English better is important in Canada. 
   When I joined our classroom first, I couldn't 100% understand the sentence what are Hala said.I ask Hala repeat or use easy words to let me understand. Now I can understand morn than 50% of lesson. After class I checked the new words and remembered it. This class help me improve my listening skill.
     In this classroom,we need do the presentation every week. It's a good way to improve the writing and speaking. 
    In this classroom I made a lot of nice friends, I am enjoying.  


Friday, June 17, 2016

June 17

Match the words with their definitions.
1.
legislative   E
A.
distribute
2.
bill            D
B.
present
3.
circulate      A
C.
official consent or approval
4.
policy        G
D.
a draft of a proposed law
5.
put forward    B
E.
of legislation (the process of making laws) or legislature
6.
debate           H
F.
a revision or improvement in a legal document
7.
amendment   F
G.
a course of action adopted by a government or party
8.
assent          C
H.
discuss formally in a legislative assembly

Task 2:

For each verb, write the corresponding noun. Use a dictionary to check your answers. Then, complete the sentences using the correct forms of words from the list.
VERB
NOUN
VERB
NOUN
legislate
___legislation___________
approve
___approval___________
circulate
_____circulation_________
draft
______draft________
amend
____amendment__________
recommend
_____recommendtion_________
debate
______debate________
proclaim    proclaimation


1.
A local government has the power to__legislate____ matters related to public spaces and parking in a town or city.

2.
The Canadian Constitution has many constitutional acts and ______amendments________.

3.
The first ______draft_________ of a bill is prepared by the appropriate cabinet committee.

4.
A bill needs the ___approved__________ of the House of Commons to be sent to the Senate.

5.
Parliamentary ______dabate______ is an important part of the legislative process.

6.
Sometimes, a new law comes into force when it is _______proclaimed__ by the governor general.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

June 15

Task 1:

Read about one province or territory and write a concise summary about the important information to the rest of your classmates. Make sure to add any new vocabulary there. Make a quick comparison on the provinces and pick one that you like to live there; provide reasons for your choice.
population: 7,970,700
size: 1.5 million square kilometres
capital city: Quebec City
largest city: Montreal
Quebec joined Canada in 1867.
provincial bird: Snowy Owl
provincial tree: Yellow Birch
provincial flower: Blue Flag Iris

QuebecQuebec is Canada's largest province by area and its second-largest administrative division; only the territory ofNunavut is larger. It is bordered to the west by the province of Ontario, James Bay, and Hudson Bay; to the north byHudson Strait and Ungava Bay; to the east by the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador; it is bordered on the south by the province of New Brunswick and the US states of Maine, New Hampshire,Vermont, and New York. It also shares maritime borders with Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.

Quebec is Canada's second most populous province, after Ontario. Most inhabitants live in urban areas near theSaint Lawrence River between Montreal and Quebec City, the capital. Approximately half of Quebec residents live in the Greater Montreal Area, including the Island of MontrealEnglish-speaking communities and English-language institutions are concentrated in the west of the island of Montreal but are also significantly present in the Outaouais,Eastern Townships, and Gaspé regions.
Known as “la belle province” (the beautiful province) to its locals, Quebec is Canada’s largest province and home to more than 8.2 million people. Quebec is a vibrant multicultural province, often earning it recognition as the “Europe of North America”. Quebec is also famous for its vast forests, rolling hills and countless waterways. In fact, Quebec has approximately 1 million lakes and waterways, giving it more fresh water than any other province.

Downtown Montreal in summer, from the southern lookout point of Mount Royal

Quebec is the only province whose official language is French. The capital city is Quebec City, with a population of nearly 800,000. Quebec is also home to Canada’s second largest city, and the second largest French speaking city in the world, Montreal (more than 4 million people). Other major cities located in proximity to the St. Lawrence river,which links Quebec and Montreal to the Atlantic Ocean, include Hull-Gatineau (314,000), Trois-Rivieres (155,000), Sherbrooke (212,000), and Saguenay (160,000).

Task 2:
Group presentation

Here are the group presentation’s guidelines:
  1. Power Point presentation that does not exceed 10 minutes
  2. Mutual engagement from all group members
  3. Presentations are rehearsed and edited before presenting
  4. Audience engagement is a must

Make sure to cover the following items:
  • Location    
  • Population
  • Famous industry
  • Points of interest
  • Job market

Make sure to exchange contact information with your partnerJ.



Monday, June 13, 2016

June 13

This week’s theme is about the Canadian history.
The first link is an introduction to Canada. Play this link, and then answer the following questions:
  1. How many provinces are there in Canada?  Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories 
  2. Which cities are the capitals of China, United States, and Canada?  Ottawa  is the capital city of Canada, BeiJing is the capital city of China, and Washington is the capital city of United States.
  3. Which is the largest city in Canada? Toronto is the largest city in Canada.
  4. What does "CN" in CN Tower stand for? CN was stand for Canadian National. CN Tower is landmark of Canada.
  5. Write the meaning of the following words and then place each one in a sentence of your own:
  • Landmark(   is a building or feature which is easily noticed can be used to judge your position or the position of other buildings or features.
    • adjoins
    • coastal
    • peninsula

    Wednesday, June 8, 2016

    June 8

    You will hear the words below in a talk here about financing post-secondary education. Match the words with their meanings; write down the letter next to the word.

    1. __D_ rely on                                                    a. given
    2. __E_ eligible                                                    b. not enough
    3. __A_ granted                                                  c. accumulated
    4. __B_ insufficient                                            d. depend on
    5. __F_ contribution                                         e. qualifying
    6. _C__ accrued                                                  f. gift

    Task 2:

    Listen to the talk and answer the questions below.

    1. What expenses can the cost of post-secondary education in Canada include?
     books and other materials, transportation, food and various necessities. 

    2. How are government loans administered?
    Government programs are the form of financial assistance most often 4. unties to finance university education. Government student loans provide money to 5. eligible students based on demonstrated financial need. Funds are paid out through a combination of the CSL (Canada Student Loan) program and the provincial student loan program .

    3. Who can receive government student loans?
     Eligible students based on demonstrated financial need

    4. Why are government student loans better than personal bank loans?
    Government student loans offer a great advantage over personal bank loans as full-time students can qualify to have their 10. recurred  interest paid for by the federal and/or provincial government while they are still studying.

    5. What other forms of financial assistance are available to students?
    Government student loans and other funds are granted only when other financial resources available to students are deemed insufficient to meet a student’s education expenses. These resources include family contributions, part-time work, scholarships, bursaries, etc. If a student is under 19, a parent or a legal guardian or sponsor needs to co-sign  the loan document.

    6. What is an appropriate title for this talk?
    Government student loans

    Task 3:

    Listen again and complete the text with the missing words.
    Par. 1 Studying at a university or college can 1.__involve_____________ various costs. Depending on the program or school, 2. __tuition_____________ can vary from $2,500 to $8,000 or more per year. !e cost of post-secondary education can also include the cost of accommodation___, such as residence fees, as well as the cost of books and other materials, transportation, food and various necessities. Many students in Canada rely on help from the government and financial institutions to finance their education.
    Par. 2 Government programs are the form of financial assistance most often 4. __utilized_________to finance university education. Government student loans provide money to 5.____eligible _________ students based on demonstrated financial need. Funds are paid out through a combination of the CSL (Canada Student Loan) program and the provincial student loan program (e.g., OSAP—Ontario Student Assistance Program). Students  6.___apply___________ in their province of residence.
    Par. 3 Government student loans and other funds are granted only when other financial 7. _____resources___________ available to students are deemed insufficient to meet a student’s education expenses. These resources include family contributions, part-time work, 8. ___scholarships_____________, bursaries, etc. If a student is under 19, a parent or a legal guardian or sponsor needs to 9. _____co-sign__________ the loan document.
    Par. 4 Government student loans offer a great advantage over personal bank loans as full-time students can qualify to have their 10. ___accrued____________ interest paid for by the federal and/or provincial government while they are still studying.

    Par.5 Private student loans or lines of credit are offered by many banks and credit unions. The main difference between them and the government programs lies in how the interest 11. __is repaied__________. In private loans or lines of credit, the student is responsible for all the accrued interest as soon as the loan has been 12. _____signed__________. In addition, many medium to large corporations and private organizations also offer scholarships, bursaries and awards for students.
    Task 4:
    Who wouldn’t like to have some free money?  Click on this link and search the eligibility criteria for grants, bursaries, and scholarships, plus the estimated amount as well.  Share this information with your classmates.

    Apply for Canada Student Loans - Eligibility

    Eligibility

    To qualify, you must:
    • be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or designated as a protected person;
    • be a permanent resident of a province or territory that issues Canada Student Loans (Note: The Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Quebec operate their own student loan programs. Contact your provincial or territorial student financial assistance office for more information);
    • demonstrate financial need;
    • be enrolled in at least 60 percent of a full course load (40 percent for students with permanent disabilities) if you are a full-time student;
    • be enrolled in 20-59 percent of a full course load if you are a part-time student (if you are a student with permanent disabilities and you are studying between 40-59 percent of a full course load, you can choose to be considered a student in full or part-time studies);
    • be enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program offered by a designated post-secondary school that runs for at least 12 weeks within a 15-week period;
    • pass a credit check if you are 22 or older and are applying for your first Canada Student Loan; and
    • not have exhausted your maximum lifetime limit for financial assistance (including interest-free status)


     

    Monday, June 6, 2016

    May 5 2016

    Task 1:

    Let's start by a trip report on Friday's field trip. Write one paragraph to describe Friday's field trip.

    Describe the location
    Did you enjoy it or not? Why?
    How did you feel? 
    What was the best thing about you? 
    Give your suggestions as what could we do to improve field trips in the future? 


       On Friday,  June 3, we went  to Bluffers Park for a tour and pot luck. Bluffs stretch for about 15 km along the Lake Ontario shore, from the Eastern Beaches of Toronto in the west, to East Point Park in the east. The Scarborough Bluffs are a significant geological feature resulting from the accumulation of sedimentary deposits over 12,000 years ago. They were formed by the natural processes of wind and water erosion from Lake Ontario.
       View of the lake from Bluffer's ParkBluffer's Park Beach
       The Scarborough Bluffs are made up of several different parks. To visit the waterfront, beach and marina at "The Bluffs", please follow Brimley Road South to the Lake. 
       There are beautiful view and clear water.
       I didn't go to there, because I have to internment with my eyes. I saw many beautiful pictures on my classmates Facebook.   



    Task 2:

    Task two is a reading task. Read the following passage and then answer the following questions. Make sure to record your answers for class discussion afterwards.
    HOCKEY’S $124 MILLION MAN

     When Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin became the National Hockey League’s first $100-million man early in 2008, it was hard to find anyone in the hockey world who didn’t believe he was worth every penny. But how can this be possible? Is any hockey player truly worth that much money? It doesn’t take a Wall Street accountant to figure out what was in it for the player known as ‘Alexander the Great.’ Ovechkin’s 13-year, $124-million contract averages out to just over $9.5 million a season, giving him financial security for life. Even so, Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis believes the deal is also good for his hockey team. At the time, Leonsis admitted that making a decade-long commitment to a 22-year-old in just his third NHL season wasn’t an ordinary thing. But if Ovechkin has proven anything by his goal-scoring rampage since his rookie season in 2005–06, it’s that he’s no ordinary player. All the awards and accolades – Calder Trophy as top rookie in 2006, Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL’s top goal-scorer and Hart Trophy as NHL’s Most Valuable Player in 2008 and 2009, plus four straight first-team all-star selections – only begin to tell the story. It’s Ovechkin’s once-in-a-generation combination of skill, size, brute physical strength and relentless passion that sets him apart and draws fans to the arena. That’s the package that Leonsis is paying for. “I’m a risk-taker,” Leonsis said at the time. “And if you’re going to make a long-term investment, who else would you do it with?” Ovechkin said the contract wouldn’t change the way he approaches the game. “I know it’s extra pressure, but I have to play the same,” he said. “If you think of the pressure, it’s hard for you. I have to play the same way – play more, play better.”

    Questions:

    A- For each of the following underlined words from the article, choose the right meaning. Try to guess the meaning of the words without using a dictionary.

    1. A rookie is someone who
    a. is just starting his career
    b. is controversial
    c. generates a lot of profit for a company or organization

    2. When someone receives accolades, they get
    a. bad reviews in the press
    b. praise and recognition
    c. big sums of money

    3. “Goal-scoring rampage” refers to
    a. going after other players to try to score goals
    b. scoring goals from a ramp
    c. scoring lots of goals

    4. When we say Ovechkin’s passion is relentless, we mean that
    a. it pays off
    b. it never stops
    c. it can hurt others

    5. A long-term investment is
    a. something you will be paying for in the next few years
    b. something you will pay for a long time
    c. something that will pay off (or bring you profit) after many years of investment

    6. Ovechkin’s combination of skill and passion sets him apart means
    a. it distinguishes him from others
    b. it makes him feel distant
    c. it makes him independent

    B- Read the article and choose true or false. Find the fragments of the text that confirm your answer.

    1. Most people associated with hockey agree that Ovechkin is worth such a large amount of money. T F
    2. Ovechkin is famous for his fair play. That’s why he attracts so many fans. T F
    3. Leonsis feels paying Ovechkin so much money is a risk he is willing to take. T F
    4. Ovechkin started his career in NHL hockey in 2008. T F
    5. Signing the biggest contract in NHL history will make Ovechkin change his style of playing hockey. T F
    6. It was obvious only to Wall Street accountants how much financial security Ovechkin has with this contract. T F