This week we will continue working on describing personalities, particularly in the context of looking for jobs in the anglophone world. To prepare, please listen to the following report on internet job sites and answer the following questions.
http://www.npr.org/templates/player/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=123534055&m=123556190
1. How many people were out of work last month according to the latest reports?
2. These internet job sites claim to play _________________?
3. How long has Michalyn Bauman been looking for a job?
4. For Ms. Bauman, applying for all those jobs has been like________________?
5. What is it that makes Ms. Bauman feel exhausted?
6. What site does Rob McGovern compare jobfox to?
7. What do jobfox users do instead of simply posting a resume?
8. Has jobfox worked for Mark Ciabattari?
9. What is the big obstacle that job search sites face even with their improved technology?
Monday, February 21, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Describing Personality for Feb. 18
Scientists have done a lot of research on how birth order (whether a child is the 1st born, 2nd born, 3rd born...) impacts personality. Read the descriptions below. Underline the adjectives you don't know and look them up in a dictionary. Once you have a good grasp of the vocabulary try to match the descriptions with birth order position. Which passage do you think describes the first born, the second born, the youngest child, and the only child?
1. The initiators, ideas people and the challengers. This group are the creative, live-for-the moment types who can put some fun and verve into activities. While the message for one group of children is to lighten up it seems that this group need to take things more seriously sometimes. Great initiators and very impatient doers, they persevere to get something started but often are not the greatest of finishers. This group will often do anything to be noticed so make sure you pay attention to their efforts. Above all else, they will surprise you.
2. The quiet achievers, the finishers, they expect nothing less than the best. This group will raise the standard of judgement for everyone around them as nothing but the best will do. Their great strength is their ability to work for long periods of time on their own so they make great project finishers and strategic thinkers but they can be secretive and don't deal well with conflict. Recognition is important to this group. Above all else, they aim to please.
3. The leaders, the drivers and the responsible types. These people like to manage others but first they need to manage themselves. They love to feel in control and can feel uncomfortable with surprises or feeling out of their depth. They are conservative in their outlook, which is both a strength and a weakness. Their ability to focus on a goal and their propensity to organise others means they can achieve whatever they put their minds to. Their tendency toward perfectionism can mean they can be low risk-takers but they can be the strong foundation around which organisations can be built. Approval of authority is important for this group so don't expect them to break too many rules. Above all else, they want to advance.
4. The 'people' people, the compromisers, and the flexible operators. They are likely to be motivated by a cause and will enjoy working alongside people. They will often choose tasks or even a job that will give them a feeling of belonging. Friendships are important to this group so they will learn to get along and will help keep the peace in a group or organisation. They often need others to drive them but they are the glue that holds groups together. Relationships are important to this group so make sure they included in all activities. Above all else, they put people first.
1. The initiators, ideas people and the challengers. This group are the creative, live-for-the moment types who can put some fun and verve into activities. While the message for one group of children is to lighten up it seems that this group need to take things more seriously sometimes. Great initiators and very impatient doers, they persevere to get something started but often are not the greatest of finishers. This group will often do anything to be noticed so make sure you pay attention to their efforts. Above all else, they will surprise you.
2. The quiet achievers, the finishers, they expect nothing less than the best. This group will raise the standard of judgement for everyone around them as nothing but the best will do. Their great strength is their ability to work for long periods of time on their own so they make great project finishers and strategic thinkers but they can be secretive and don't deal well with conflict. Recognition is important to this group. Above all else, they aim to please.
3. The leaders, the drivers and the responsible types. These people like to manage others but first they need to manage themselves. They love to feel in control and can feel uncomfortable with surprises or feeling out of their depth. They are conservative in their outlook, which is both a strength and a weakness. Their ability to focus on a goal and their propensity to organise others means they can achieve whatever they put their minds to. Their tendency toward perfectionism can mean they can be low risk-takers but they can be the strong foundation around which organisations can be built. Approval of authority is important for this group so don't expect them to break too many rules. Above all else, they want to advance.
4. The 'people' people, the compromisers, and the flexible operators. They are likely to be motivated by a cause and will enjoy working alongside people. They will often choose tasks or even a job that will give them a feeling of belonging. Friendships are important to this group so they will learn to get along and will help keep the peace in a group or organisation. They often need others to drive them but they are the glue that holds groups together. Relationships are important to this group so make sure they included in all activities. Above all else, they put people first.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Ideas about love for Feb. 11
In honor of Valentine's Day, we will discuss different notions of love this week. To begin thinking about the topic, listen to the Magnetic Field's "Love is like a Bottle of Gin" and fill in the missing lyrics.
Love is like a Bottle of Gin
1. It has a __________ odor and a __________, __________ taste.
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2. It makes you think you're __________ __________.
3. It makes you say things __________ the __________.
4. It's very small and made of __________.
5. And grossly __________ __________.
6. It could make you __________ your __________.
7. or turn __________ in your best __________.
8. They keep it on a __________ __________.
9. It can make you see __________.
10. A bottle of gin __________ not __________ __________.
Love is like a Bottle of Gin
1. It has a __________ odor and a __________, __________ taste.
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2. It makes you think you're __________ __________.
3. It makes you say things __________ the __________.
4. It's very small and made of __________.
5. And grossly __________ __________.
6. It could make you __________ your __________.
7. or turn __________ in your best __________.
8. They keep it on a __________ __________.
9. It can make you see __________.
10. A bottle of gin __________ not __________ __________.
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