English B1

Task 2 - Writing production

Presented by:

Dayana Cuartas Ocampo

Cod: 1128628187

Group: 900003_194

Tutor:

Nelly Johanna Garzon

Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia. UNAD

Industrial Engineering

Melgar Tolima

September 2021
 Pre-reading activities

A. Write the definition in English from the following words:

Example:

Hiring (Hire): The practice of finding, evaluating, and establishing a working

relationship with future employees, interns, contractors, or consultants. Definition taken

from: www.entrepreneur.com

 Post: Mail is the communication system that allows communication between two

different parties through specific elements, normally letters or documents that are

sent protected by envelopes or packages depending on the possibilities for each

case. Definition taken from: www.definicionabc.com

 Look for: Do something to find someone or something. Definition taken from:

https://dle.rae.es/buscar

 Need: Having [a person or a thing] need for someone or something in certain

circumstances or for a certain purpose. Definition taken from: www.lexico.com

 Adapt: Change a thing, modify it or adjust it so that it is valid, works, works,

etc., in a new situation and with different characteristics. Definition taken from:

www.lexico.com

 Relatives: They are people who are related to each other. This relationship arises

from marriage, adoption, consanguinity or other stable ties that are analogous.

Definition taken from: https://definicion.de/pariente/

 Effective: That it is true and valid, it produces the expected effect and that it

works well for a certain thing. Definition taken from: https://definicion.de/?

s=Efectiva
  Leadership: The word leadership defines an influence that is exerted on people

and that allows them to be encouraged to work enthusiastically for a common

goal. Who exercises leadership is known as a leader. Definition taken from:

https://definicion.de/liderazgo/

 Priorities: Advantage or preference that one person or thing has over another.

Definition taken from: www.lexico.com

B. Write complete sentences with the words studied in the previous exercise and using the

modal verbs must & have to.

 I must get up earlier to deliver the post

 I have to look for work to buy a car

 I want to travel a lot and to do it I need money, so I have to save a lot

 To work in the restaurant I must adapt to the rules it has

 I must make room in my house to receive my relatives who come to visit

 The computer my mom gave me is very effective because classes have already

started

 They gave me the leadership of a new project in the company and that is why I

must make an effort and give everything to move it forward

 For now I must focus on my priorities which are to finish my degree and

perform well in what I do.

Example: My company must hire a new engineer.

 After reading activities

C. After reading the text answer the following questions:

a) Where can you post your resumé?

On websites I can publish my resume and I must inform my friends that I am

looking for work and if they find out about something they will let me know

b) What are employers looking for?

Employers are looking for someone who is competent in a particular role and has

the right personality and behaviors essential to a successful job. They want

candidates to be effective, to show that they can adapt quickly, solve problems

and motivate people, but also have leadership skills and the ability to work under

pressure.

c) What are the skills candidates should have?

employers need people to be hard-working, self-motivated and team oriented.

They are interested in hiring organized, flexible, safe and positive people,

dynamic,
 d) What will you do if you want to get a job?

If I want to get a job, first I inform my friends and people closest to me so that

they can let me know as soon as they know of a job that I can do, then I search on

web platforms if there is any job offer that works for me and send my resume.

5. Publish the answers from Step 1 - Reading activity in the forum.

6. What do you think about the text? Is it interesting for you? Why? Why not? Include

information that needs to be considered, point out mistakes.

This text is very interesting since they are steps to follow that will help us a lot when we are

unemployed and looking for work.

Step 3 – Writing a cover letter

For this collaborative activity remember to interact through the forum. Even though

you meet through skype or whatsapp you should leave the evidence in the forum.

Presentation letter:

I am a responsible person, punctual, full of projects for my life, I like to assume and face

challenges that arise in daily living both work and personal. Willing to comply with the different

obligations and labor standards that have established in the company.