English subjec G. Malcolm and L. Yañez
sábado, 6 de noviembre de 2010
viernes, 29 de octubre de 2010
The Colosseum was used to host gladiatorial shows as well as a variety of other events. The shows, called munera, were always given by private individuals rather than the state. They had a strong religious element but were also demonstrations of power and family prestige, and were immensely popular with the population. Another popular type of show was the animal hunt, or venatio. This utilized a great variety of wild beasts, mainly imported from Africa and the Middle East, and included creatures such as rhinoceros, hippopotamuses, elephants, giraffes, aurochs, wisents, barbary lions, panthers, leopards, bears, caspian tigers, crocodiles and ostriches
The construction of a religious monument in the city was first suggested in 1859 by Father Pedro Maria Boss and Princess Elizabeth. The idea was revived in 1921 when approaching the commemoration of the centenary of independence.
lunes, 25 de octubre de 2010
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus or Tomb of Mausolus was a tomb built between 353 and 350 BC at Halicarnassus, present Bodrum, Turkey. The structure was designed by the Greek architects Satyros and Pythis.
It stood approximately 45 meters in height, and each of the four sides was adorned with sculptural reliefs created by each one of four Greek sculptors. The finished structure was considered to be such an aesthetic triumph that Antipater of Sidon.
The word mausoleum has since come to be used generically for any grand tomb.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was constructed between 285 and 247 B.C. The entire structure was about 400 feet tall including the base.
It was destroyed in an earthquake in the 1300’s.
was taken to the top by horse drawn carriages on ramps.
There was a mirror on the top of the Lighthouse that was probably made of bronze that reflected the light.
Out of all the 7 wonders it was the only one that was used daily and it was the only one that had a practical use.
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek god Helios, erected in the city of Rhodes on the Greek island of Rhodes by Chares of Lindos between 292 and 280 BC. Before its destruction, the Colossus of Rhodes stood over 30 meters high, making it one of the tallest statues of the ancient world.
Statue of Liberty it sometimes referred to as the "Modern Colossus".
In ancient times the Greeks held one of their most important festivals, The Olympic Games, in honor of the King of their gods, Zeus.
The Olympics were first started in 776 B.C. and held at a shrine to Zeus located on the western coast of Greece in a region called Peloponnesus.
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was the most famous artistic work in all of Greece and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and it made a profound impression on all who saw it.
Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt.
The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years, have been varying scientific and alternative theories about the Great Pyramid's construction techniques
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are considered to be one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
They were built in the ancient city-state of Babylon. They are sometimes called the Hanging Gardens of Semiramis.
The gardens were supposedly built by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II around 600 BC. The gardens were destroyed by several earthquakes after the second century BC.
There is some controversy as to whether the Hanging Gardens were an actual creation or a poetic creation due to the lack of documentation of them in the chronicles of Babylonian history.
Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis also known as Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to a goddess Greeks identified as Artemis that was completed, in its most famous phase.
There were previous temples on its site, where evidence of a sanctuary dates as early as the Bronze Age. The whole temple was made of marble except for the roof.
The Temple of Artemis was eventually rebuilt remaining true to the original except for a raised platform, a feature of classical architecture adopted in the construction of later temples.
Stonehenge is in Wiltshire, England.
Stonehenge is so mysterious
that it has been alleged to have connection with Druidos, the court of King Arthur, and even visitors fro
m other worlds.
But these assumptions are n
ot true!.
The stones of Stonehenge date back to approximately 3000 BC and 2000 BC. So it is possible that Stonehenge was built by Neolithic people
One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is
composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones.
Age monuments in England, including several hun
dred burial mounds.
2.- The Colosseum
The Colosseum was used to host gladiatorial shows as well as
a variety of other events. The shows, called mune
ra, were always given by private individuals rather than the state. They had a strong religious element but were also demonstrations of power and family prestige, and were immensely popular with the population. Another popular type of show was the animal hunt, or venatio. This utilized a great variety of wild beasts, mainly imported from Africa and the Middle East, and included creatures such as rhinoceros, hippopotamuses, elephants, giraffes, aurochs, wisents, barbary lions, panthers, leopards, bears, caspian tigers, crocodiles and ostriches.
3.-
The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa is a his
torical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt and is co
nsidered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
The facility was then used as a burial chamber from the 2nd century to the 4th century, before being rediscovered in 1900 when a donkey accidentally fell into the access shaft.
It is believed that the catacombs
were only intended for a single family, but it is unclear why the site was expanded in order to house numerous other individuals.
4.- Porcelain Tower of Nanjing
Is a historical site located on the south bank of the Yangtze in Nanjing, China.
When it was built, the tower was one of the largest buildings in China, rising up to a height of 260 feet with nine stories and a staircase in the middle of the pagoda.
The tower was built with white porcelain bricks that were said to reflect the sun's rays during the day, and at night as many as 140 lamps were hung from the building to illuminate the tower. The tower was also decorated with numerous Buddhist images.
5.-
Hagia Sophie
Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica,
later a mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hagia Sophia is a building that has changed much over the years. It is in Istanbul, which was earlier called Constantinople, and before that Byzantium. Byzantium had been a Greek city, established by Greeks who went into the Black Sea to trade. They needed a stopping place on the way, at a place where they could control entry into the Black Sea.
6.- The Great Wall of
China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built originally to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups. Several walls have been built since the 5th century BC that are referred to collectively as the Great Wall, which has been rebuilt and maintained from the 5th century BC through the 16th century. One of the most famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.
7.- Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa or simply the Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. It is situated behind the Cathedral and is the third oldest in Pisa.
Although intended to stand vertically, the tower began leaning to the southeast .soon after the onset of construction in 1173 due to a poorly laid foundation and loose substrate that has allowed the foundation to shift direction.
The height of the tower is 55.86 me
ters
lunes, 30 de agosto de 2010
Work
A: Hello, my name is Geraldine, I have read the announcement of a nursing vacant position.
B: Have you any questions? Where did you study?
A: I studied at Udd (University of Development, Chile)
B: Oh! that is a very good university.
A: Yes, that's why I have chosen it.
B: Where have you worked?
A: At the German clinic.
B: Good reference, what is your specialty?
A: My specialty is children, traumatology
B: How long have you been working in traumatology?
A: For nearly two years.
B: Do you like your job?
A: Yes, I love it
B: What do you like least about your job?
A: Nothing in particular, I like everything I do.
B: Do you have trouble working night shifts?
A: No, they can be day or night.
B: Good. we will be in contact Miss Geraldine.
A: ok, I look forward to your call.
B: Thank you.
A: Thank you for your time. Until then
B: Bye
lunes, 23 de agosto de 2010
Buying fruits and vegetables (Dialogue)
Buying fruits and vegetables (Dialogue)
A: Son, you will have to do the shopping today.
B: What shall I buy, Mum?
A: Here is the list. This money should be enough.
B: bye.
A: Oh! It is a great list.
… He walks towards a greengrocer's shop …
A: Good day Sir, I am after some vegetables
C: Tell me which …
A: 10 carrots.
C: Here you are.
A: 2 lettuces and 3 tomatoes
C: Okay.
A: And 1 onions.
C: Here everything you needs.
A: Thank you very much, good-bye.
C: Bye
(A: Now I need fruits)
… He walks to a fruit stand.
A: Hello Sir, do you have any strawberries?
D: Yes, how many do you need?
A: Five. Also I need 5 Apples and 5 pears. Mum will prepare a tutti frutti.
D: Here they are.
A: Good! do you have any pineapples? I need 2.
D: Yes, of course! (=claro que si)
D: Here they are, Thank you very much.
A: Thanks to you.
(A: Only I need to buy for the dessert)
… He goes to a pastry shop.
A: Hi, I would like an ice cream of three flavors, strawberry, vanilla and chocolate, and a chocolate cake please.
E: I am sorry, I do not have any chocolate cakes left, but this fruity one tastes very nice. A: This one will be OK , I like the fruit very much.
E: Here you are, please come back whenever you wish.
A: Thank you very much.
(A. YES! I have already done all the copras shopping for today)
A: Mom, I have already bought everything you asked me.
B: Thank you very much, you are a great son.
Leo: I want to be lawyer
A lawyer, according to Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person licensed to practice law. Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political and social authority, and deliver justice. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who retain (i.e., hire) lawyers to perform legal services.
The role of the lawyer varies significantly across legal jurisdictions, and so it can be treated here in only the most general terms More information is available in country-specific articles.
The educational prerequisites to becoming a lawyer vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, law is taught by a faculty of law, which is a department of a university's general undergraduate college. Law students in those countries pursue a Master or Bachelor of Laws degree. In some countries it is common or even required for students to earn another bachelor's degree at the same time. Nor is the LL.B the sole obstacle; it is often followed by a series of advanced examinations, apprenticeships, and additional coursework at special government institutes.