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WRITINGS FOR THE EXAM

These are the writing topics with the units where you can find them in the blog and/or campus virtual:   EXAM 1 1. Write about your daily routine 2. Write a postcard 3. Confirm / reschedule an appointment EXAM 2   4. Write an email of apology 5. Write a letter of complain 7. Describe a product 8. Write a biography of a successful business person 9. Make suggestions to someone who is going to a job interview 11. Write a C.V. and a covering letter. IMPORTANT: those students who send me these two writings before the exam will not have to do them.  

12. COMPUTERS VOCABULARY

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    SPANISH-ENGLISH COMPUTER VOCABULARY

11. WRITING. CV AND COVERING LETTER

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What Is a CV Document?   CV stands for Curriculum Vitae or “course of life.” In the US, a CV is a 2–12 page academic document that describes your school career in deep detail. In Europe, a CV is a standard 1–2 page resume for a job, tailored to the position.   What Is a Cover Letter? Most jobs require you to submit a cover letter with your application. But what exactly is a cover letter? Read on to learn what a cover letter is, what you need to include in yours, and all about the different types of cover letters.     In our "Campus virtual" Unit 11, you can find a model of CV and Covering letter.  Prepare your CV and your Covering letter and send it to your teacher by email. 

11. VOCABULARY. PERSONALITY ADJECTIVES

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Are these adjectives positive of negative? Some of them can be both positive and negative: HARD-WORKING      INSECURE       MESSY      DYNAMIC      RESPONSIBLE CONFIDENT     KNOWLEDGEABLE        LAZY       ANXIOUS     INTROVERTED   ADVANCE   OUTGOING        FLUENT        AMBITIOUS       SENSITIVE       DECISIVE      CREATIVE     ARTICULATE     INDUSTRIOUS        PUNCTUAL         ENERGETIC        EASY-GOING       FAT-LEARNER      FLEXIBLE    CONSCIENTIOUS      GO TO OUR CAMPUS VIRTUAL AND DO THE VOCABULARY EXERCISES, UNIT 11           

10. WRITING AND SPEAKING. JOB INTERVIEWS. MODAL VERBS FOR SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST TO SOMEONE WHO IS GOING TO A JOB INTERVIEW? "You shouldn't be late for your job interview".     MODAL VERBS. Type the correct modal verb into the box. can       couldn't       have to       might       must          ought to        shouldn't       was able Principio del formulario It's very cold today. Do you think it snow later? You leave your door unlocked when you go out. They have filled the car with petrol before they set off. My motorbike broke down in the middle of nowhere, but luckily I to fix it. Mum says we watch TV after we've finished our homework. You don't pick me up at the station. I can get a taxi. This is impossible, it be a mistake! Jim have seen me because he walked past without saying 'Hello'. To check your answers see this activity online: https://elt.oup.com/student/solutions/advanced/grammar/grammar_08_022e?cc=fr&a

10. MODAL VERBS

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https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/quick-grammar/modals-1 Ability    I can speak English. Could you swim when you were four years old? Permission Can, could and may are often used to ask for and give permission. Can I sit here? You could use my car if you like. May I come in? Advice and suggestion Should, ought to are often used to give advice and make suggestions. You should have a rest after working so much. He ought to smoke less.  She shouldn't get so nervous in presentations.  I ought not to doubt about this project.  Obligation Have to  and  must  are both used to express obligation. There is a slight difference between the way they are used. Have to  shows us that the obligation comes from somebody else. It’s a law or a rule and the speaker can’t change it. Do you have to wear a uniform at your school? John can’t come because he has to work tomorrow. In Britain you have to buy a TV licence every year. Must  shows us