English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Eroy, Clifford Gil L. Mr. Bobby T. Gonzales

Gardiola, Mickaela Rose M. January 13, 2023

Guiritan, Christina Marie T.

Guma, Catherine B.

Malunjao, Alyssa Margarette S.

Oxina, Kharla Joy I.

Pacay, Mhae Virlyn P.

ABM 11-CEO

Motivation:

1. What makes reports interesting?

• Your report can gain personality and visual interest by incorporating images, graphics,

or other design elements. Choose visuals that are clear, simple, and culturally acceptable

for your intended audience. The subject matter of your report should be reflected in the

visuals. They offer knowledge and information gleaned from reporting. It facilitates the

person's understanding of the situation.

2. Do you enjoy reading documentaries? Why?

•For me, yes, because you're thinking will be more open after watching these kinds of

movies, and You get the opportunity to discover more about the cultures of individuals

from diverse nations.

3. What do you know about Niagara Falls?

• I only know that the Niagara River moves at a speed of about 35 mph (56.3

kilometers per hour). The American Falls and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls are two of

Niagara's waterfalls. Height and water velocity work together to create Niagara Falls'

stunning appearance.

Before-Reading Activity:

1. tout- to solicit, peddle, or persuade importunately.

:to make much of: PROMOTE, TALK UP

2. naïveté- A naive remark or action, the quality or state of being naïve.

3. trifles- something of little value, substance, or importance.

: a dessert typically consisting of plain, or sponge cake often soaked with wine or spirits

(such as brandy or rum) and topped with layers of preserves, custard, and cream.

4. vulgarity- something vulgar.

: the quality or state of being vulgar

5. raucous- disagreeably harsh or strident: HOARSE

: boisterously disorderly
6. dilettanti- an admirer or lover of the arts

: person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge: DABBLER

7. preceded-: to surpass in rank, dignity, or importance:

to be, go, or come ahead or in front of

8. concession-the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right,

accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat).

9. diaphanous- characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through

10. gambol- a skipping or leaping about in play

11. clamor- noisy shouting

: insistent public expression (as of support or protest)

12. omnipresent- present in all places at all times

13. pinnacle- an upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used

especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress

14.comtemplation- concentration on spiritual things as a form of private devotion

: a state of mystical awareness of God's being

15. incessant- continuing or following without interruption: UNCEASING

Comprehension Questions:
1. Why does the report begin with the man-made distractions around the Niagara

Falls?

• Since Niagara Falls is one of the best rivers in the world and everyone wants to

visit it at least once, the man-made diversion always comes first. This river has an

impressive amount of water flowing over it. There isn't much water flowing over the

majority of the tallest falls in the world. It's the mix of height and volume that makes

Niagara Falls so spectacular.

2. How do they compare to the beauty of the falls? What does this mean when one

compares man-made distractions with nature?

• One of the most well-known waterfalls in the world is Niagara Falls. This amazing

waterfall was produced by nature, not by human hands. It has been claimed that natural

beauty occupies more space and that the magnificence of the falls is one of the gifts of

nature that God has given us. contrasted to the splendor of man-made structures like

hotels and commercial malls.

3. How is this essay different from your understanding of the report?

• It’s truly far from my perspective because I thought Niagara Falls is just a fall from

Canada but when I read the essay it's compared at the men and nation where someone

will go down and meet it while someone will hurry onwards to their ending.

4. What made this essay entertaining?

• The reason why this essay becomes an entertaining story is because the story

itself talks about the "Niagara Falls" which means meaningless, it has no use or is

useless. It comes about for no reason. It throws no light on the effects of protection, nor
on the facility for divorce in America, nor on corruption in public life, nor on Canadian

character nor even on the Navy Bill. Simply put, it is a tremendous amount of water

flowing over cliffs. It is also said that the origin of Niagara is similar to birth. Its lovely falls

tumbling and twisting are much like our glorious lives. This is because our existence is

likewise like a river. A person must perish, and the nation that is waging war and seeking

power will be eliminated. It will plunge into white and blue river foaming like Niagara.

Finally, Niagara's flow glides like a river before fading into a deep gully that symbolizes

death.

5. What can you say about the descriptions of Niagara Falls?

• The view of Niagara Falls from the Ontario side is breathtaking. Combined with the

horseshoe falls, this is a destination everyone should visit. You have to see it to appreciate

the grandeur of these falls and, in fact, the whole Niagara area, especially the Ontario

side of Niagara Falls.

6. What do you think of the conclusion? How is it different from what you thought it

would be?

• In conclusion Niagara Falls is a truly significant place in many ways. It has

aesthetic, economical, historical and even strategic reasons for significance. It is a

beautiful waterfall that many tourists visit every year and is extremely important for some

particular groups of people.

7. Would you say that reading the report is better than looking at a photograph of

Niagara Falls? Why or why not?

• No, because I believe it is easier for us to know what Niagara Falls truly looks like

if we see it first in a photograph, so that what we can imagine does not differ from the true

appearance of the place and we can appreciate the place more if we see it first in a

photograph.

8. What are the insights of the report regarding the Niagara Falls and human frailties?

• Western New York is home to the American side. It permits you to get up close

and personal with all three Niagara Falls components: Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls,

and American Falls. However, unless you go on a paid excursion (admission and parking

fees not included), you can only see the falls from the top down or in profile.

9. Have you ever felt the same way when contemplating nature? What natural

place lends itself to contemplation and peace?

• Yes, I have felt the same way when contemplating nature. It is proven that

contemplating with nature is absolutely relaxing. It helps me in having freedom and peace

of mind away from distractions. Paradise like eco parks is one of natural place that lends

my contemplation and peace. This kind of place made me appreciate how nature is

created and invented in showcasing the beauty and art of beloved nature. This amazing

place perceives me in the value, worth, significance, highlights and importance of

discovering our me time.

10. In the modern world, is it still important to report and contemplate on nature?

it less important now, or is it more important? Why?

• Yes, to report and contemplate on nature is still important in our modern world. As

it contributes substantially to improving and developing someone's mental health and

capacities. It is more likely important to cultivate this habit so that we can achieve

happiness and comfort. Our modern days embraces the consequences of having a high

technology as a result we experience a lot of mental problems and contemplating with

nature is one of the solutions in overcoming it.

After-Reading Activity

1.

What You See:

Baguio City

What You Hear:

Birds Chirping

People Gossiping

Blowing Winds

What You Smell:

Strawberries

What you Taste:

Strawberry Taho; taste of the sweet strawberry cream filled strawberry which we called

Arnibal in soft/silken tofu

What You Feel:

Cold breeze embracing my skin

2.

What You See:

Star City

What You Hear:

People Shouting

People Gossiping

Blowing Winds

Bird Chirping

What You Smell:

Electric from the rides

What You Taste:

Foot long and Milkshake

What You Feel:

My heart is beating loud (nervous)

3.

What You See:

Bonifacio Global City

What You Hear:

People Gossiping about some business stuffs

Cars and Motors are beeping

What You Smell:

Smoke in vape and transportations

What You Taste:

Steak; the juiciness filled my mouth the pork is at medium rare

What You Feel:

Heart thumping (Excited)