PORTFOLIO UNIT 7

STUDENT:
JULIO VILLAVICENCIO

COURSE:
ARW3

SCHEDULE:
10:30 – 12:00 pm

TEACHER:
RICARDO RIOS
VOCABULARY LOG
Assumption: something you consider likely to be true even though no one has
told you directly or even though you have no evidence.
I think it's very likely that your assumption is wrong since you don't have the full
evidence.
The evidence in the book is against this assumption as it speaks to the opposite
of what it refers to.
Enhanced: made better, especially by artificial methods.
The opportunity has been enhanced by recent farm reforms. And that's
excellent, we needed this help.
My older sister enhanced her job prospects by earning her desired
college degree.
Diversity: Difference or distinction between people, animals or things.
The Earth planet has a great diversity of animals and plants.
The cultural diversity in Peru is amazing because we can find a variety of
human races and in other aspects.
Anticipation: Action of anticipating in time the execution of a thing or
anticipating a thing.
He locked the doors as he left the room, but didn’t count on the
criminals' anticipation.
The public waited with great anticipation, but the film did not live
up to the high expectations.
Crucial: Something that is very important or decisive.
It is crucial to get to know your own body for avoid diseases or illnesses.
Studying several hours a day and reviewing what you have learned is crucial to
get good grades.
Issues: an important topic or problem to debate or discuss.
There is another very important issue that we have not yet resolved and there is
not much time left.
Via: going through or stopping at a place on the way to another place.
Broadband Internet connection offers many advantages and helps everybody.
Food will reach all parts of the country via the capital.
Analyzed: To examine or think about something carefully in order to
understand. Carla and I will analyze some books to can do our final project of
the university. The teacher tried to analyze the cause of my bad writing.
Significantly: in a way that is easy to see or by a large amount.
Studies suggest that regular consumption of vitamin C significantly improves
brain function.
The social, economic and political situation in Peru has not changed
significantly.
Subsequent: Coming after something in time.
Those explosions must have been subsequent to our departure, because we
didn't hear anything.
This mystery about the character's place of origin is clarified by the author's
subsequent explanation.
Virtual: Created by computer technology and appearing to exist but not existing
in the physical world.
I couldn't go out with my friends because I had virtual classes in English.
In the game players simulate real life in a virtual world.
Sector: a part of a country’s economic or business activity.
The company believes that there is margin for expansion in this sector as it has
found an important study to support it.
The company's products are adapted to the requirements of each sector.
Overall: Considering something as a whole, rather than its details or the
different aspects of it.
Recently, there has been a general improvement thanks to the
authorities, since a much needed change has been made for the whole country.
The overall design of the car is astonishing and off the
charts.
Disappointed: Discord or disagreement in the opinions or actions.
The mayor was disappointed in his decision, but the people still respected him.
The trip to Ica was good but I’m a little disappointed.
Dispute: upset that someone or something has not lived up to one's hopes or
expectations.
The United States played a passive role in this dispute.
The border problem is not a matter of dispute; it is a real fact.
Adjusted: having a balanced relationship with the world.
When she and her family moved to Qatar, they did not think it would be too
difficult for them to adjust.
Rotation speed and machine angle can be adjusted normally.
EXPRESS OPINIONS
1. Do you think it is possible to teach all subjects as MOOCs, or are
there some subjects that must be taught face to face in a
classroom or with a smaller enrollment? Explain
Virtual classes should not be for all subjects because studying online
is not as easy as it seems. There are courses that must be face-to-
face, such as health careers or that need face-to-face practice. One
way is to take theory classes online because it would be a problem if
you take them in person. So, the best would be only in certain careers
that are not required to be face-to-face.

2. Do you think distance learning is the future of education? Do you

think we will still have classrooms as we know them in 50 or 100
years?
Distance learning class is part of our present, but it has aspects to
improve. It maybe that in the future there will be a greater command of
the subject and that depends a lot on the now. If we analyze the
situation and how virtual classes are given in the country, we can
realize that if this had been discussed in advance it would have been
different. Now, with the pandemic is the crucial time to realize what
improvements need to be made
COMPREHENSION
Discuss the question in a small group. Then share your ideas with the class
1.What does Tommy discover in his attic, and why is it such an important
discovery?
Tommy discovers a book, which is important because they no longer existed at
that time; all reading is done from a computer screen.
2.What does Margie think about the discovery?
Margie thought it was an interesting discovery and got very excited about it.
3.How does Margie feel about the “old days”?
Margie thinks they had fun in the "old days."
4.How do you think the writer feels about the future of books?
He may fear that books would disappear and be replaced by computers.
SYNTHESIZE
From Tommy to professor Duneier: "Margie and I hate learning at home
without other students. We don't understand why your students would choose to
take online courses. Wouldn't they have more fun and friends in a school? Also,
wouldn't they learn more?”
My dear Tommy, first I want to tell you that learning depends on each person
because no matter how difficult it becomes a person always seeks to learn
more. Besides, this possibility of virtual learning helps people who are abroad; it
is also a lot of fun because you can learn a lot from your classmates, learn more
about their cultures, native languages and you can even form incredible
friendships with foreign people. Doing an online course means giving yourself a
chance and opening the door to the world, but as long as you can have a
course that you love and are passionate about. Just like in a school, you can
discuss a topic, give your point of view, participate and interact with others.
CREATE

2.REPORTER: This is the first MOOC that you were involved in. What were
your expectations before you took the course, and how did it turn out to be
different from what you expected?
MOOC STUDENT: My expectations have been variable. The new modality
must be assumed, in addition to addressing the issue as well; you have to know
that you can have disappointments, but it is part of this.
3. REPORTER: Were you able to feel a connection to your
classmates and teacher, or did you feel isolated?
MOOC STUDENT: I think socializing in this new virtual way was really difficult
because we had to collaborate through a screen. Even though, we had some
issues, we also had the opportunity to know the diversity that people from other
countries have, which significantly changed my opinion really about MOOC.
4. REPORTER: This was the first MOOC that you have taught. How do you
think it went, and will you do differently un the next MOOC you teach?
PROFESSOR DUNEIER: I think it was a great experience overall, I was able to
analyze a different sector that we can use to teach other people, not only the
ones that are near us if not other people that need my help. Subsequent to that,
I would recommend to every student to try this new methodology. You won’t
regret this.
5. REPORTER: What do you think about the schools of the twenty-first century
compared to your school?
TOMMY: I think that everything has changed significantly, back in those days,
people used to collaborate with their classmates and teachers, a way different
for nowadays. Maybe people were enhanced to get back to that way of
education might create some disputes that are too bad. I would love to learn in
that way
GRAMMAR
Write the direct speech statements in indirect speech. Remember to keep the
speaker’s original meanings
1.Tommy said, “My father knows as much as my teacher.”
Tommy said that his father knew as much as his teacher
2.The inspector told Margie’s mother, “I think the geography sector was a
little too quick.”
Tommy said that his father knew as much as his teacher
3.He added, “I’ve slowed it up to a ten-year level.”
He added that he’d slowed it up to a ten-year level.
4.Tommy said, “This is the old kind of school that they had hundreds and
hundreds of year ago.”
Tommy said that was the old kind of school that they had had hundreds and
hundreds of years before.
5.Margie told Tommy, “My mother says a teacher has to be adjusted to fit
the mind of each boy and girl it teaches.”
Tommy said that was the old kind of school that they had had hundreds and
hundreds of years before.
6.Tommy told Margie, “You can read the book with me again tomorrow.”
Tommy told Margie that she could read the book with him again the next day.