TAREA 1 (LESSON 5 ) – UNIT 11

Hey Damian!
I just took part in a psychology study. It was a great experience! You should apply
to become a participant, too!
The study focused on how men and women with different personality types interact
with each other. I applied online to participate in the study. I filled out
a survey with a lot of questions about my personality. The questions reminded me
of that personality quiz we took at the beginning of the semester.
A few days later, I met with all of the participants. We had to do activities that
required us to work together to solve problems. It got very intense. As you know,
I'm very outgoing and usually take the lead with group projects. But this other guy
in our group was also confident and extroverted. I thought it was going to be a
problem, but in the end, we became friends!
We have a second meeting scheduled for tomorrow, but this time the group will be
women only. I guess the researchers want to see how different the group dynamic
will be.
I'm definitely going to participate in more psychology studies this semester. Oh,
and we also got paid for our time (which is always nice for us students!).
Do you think you'd be interested in participating? I really think you should!

Talk later,
Cynthia

¿ Imagine you are Damian. Write an e-mail of inquiry to the University of Clarkview
psychology department. In the e-mail: express interest in participating in the upcoming
study, explain why you are interested in the study, ask 2-3 questions you still have
about the study or how it will be conducted.?
TAREA 2 (LESSON 6 ) – UNIT 1

Narrator
: Listen to a podcast on changes in the movie industry.
Carlos: Good afternoon everyone. I'm Carlos Dante, host of the weekly
podcast, 'Then and Now'. Today, we're going to look at digital
technology and how it's changing the movie industry. We have film
school professor Jim Herman here to speak with us. Welcome, Jim!
Jim: Thanks for having me.
Carlos: I heard that it's now possible to shoot a full-length feature film using
a smartphone. That's a pretty big change for the movie industry, isn't
it?
Jim: It certainly is! Actually, it may not be accurate to even use the word
'film' anymore.
Carlos: Why is that?
Jim: Well, if you're using digital technology, there's no 'film' involved, just
computer files. Do you know where we get the word 'film'?
Carlos: Hmmm... is it because the first movies were made with reels of film?
Jim: That's right. In the early 1900s, movies were made with film
reels. Film is actually a light-sensitive celluloid material that comes in
400-foot rolls. Today, film reels are becoming a thing of the past, as
movies are being made with computer software.
Carlos: So can you tell us why most movie producers prefer using digital
technology over film these days?
Jim: Well, first of all, digital technology is cheaper since you don't need to
pay for expensive rolls of film. It's also much simpler to
use. Filmmakers, or 'moviemakers', can shoot with a digital camera
directly onto an SD card - a type of storage card for digital files. This
is much more efficient. The editing process is also much less tedious
and can be accomplished in a fraction of the time. Videos can be
reproduced as many times as necessary without losing quality.
Carlos: So why isn't everyone using it?
Jim: Good question. Many moviemakers prefer to stick with film out of
tradition and familiarity with the older technology. Film also allows
for more flexibility with light exposure. Some cinematographers feel
they can create certain visual effects that can't be accomplished with
digital technology.
Carlos: But most moviemakers are making the switch, aren't they?
Jim: Yes, indeed. Digital technology offers a huge advantage for young
aspiring moviemakers. There are now plenty of Web sites that allow
you to post videos which can instantly be seen globally. This is a
game changer!
Carlos: That definitely sounds like a big plus for new moviemakers! Thank
you for speaking with us today, Jim!
Jim: You're very welcome.

¿ Write a paragraph summarizing how digital technology has affected the movie
industry. Be sure to mention: how moviemaking has changed, why some moviemakers
prefer digital technology, why some moviemakers prefer traditional technology, why
making movies with digital technology is becoming more popular. Follow these steps: 1.
Listen to the podcast again. 2. Write some notes before you begin writing. 3. Make sure
that your notes are organized. 4. Write in complete sentences. 5. When you have
finished, check your sentences for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.?