Assume (v.) to accept that something is true without checking or confirming it
Suppose (v.) transitive and intransitive verb believe to be true: to believe or imagine something to be the case
Age (v) transitive and intransitive verb grow or cause to grow old: to become old, develop the characteristics of being old, or cause somebody or something to become or seem old.
Mature (v) transitive and intransitive verb develop: to go through a developmental process, or make something or somebody go through a developmental process.
Response (n.) reply given to a question: something said or written in reply to a statement or question from somebody else.
Reply (n.) spoken or written response: a reaction, usually written or spoken, to a question, letter, or situation.
Order (v.) to command somebody to do something.
Instruct (v.) transitive and intransitive verb train somebody: to teach somebody a subject or how to do something.
Cover (v.) transitive verb put something over something else: to put something over the whole of or the upper surface of something, e.g. in order to hide, protect, or decorate it.
Hide (v.) transitive and intransitive verb move out of sight: to conceal yourself, or something or somebody else, from view.
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AV1 - AN EXCERPT FROM: "A PERFECT MESS"
Reading List: A Perfect Mess
By: Lucas ConleyDecember 1, 2006
Sloppy? Disorganized? You're probably more effective, too, say the authors of A Perfect Mess.
* Related Stories
* More Recommended Reading
Digital Destiny: New Media and the Future of Democracy
A Perfect Mess
By Eric Abrahamson and David H. Freedman
Little, Brown, January 2007 304 pp., $25.99
Forget what everyone from your first boss to your mother taught you. The authors of A Perfect Mess are here to say that "moderately disorganized people, institutions, and systems frequently turn out to be more efficient, more resilient, more creative, and in general more effective than highly organized ones." Even better, they have proof--in this compelling and comical tour of humanity's guilt-ridden love affair with accidents, messes, and randomness.
Wry, informal, and occasionally brain tickling, A Perfect Mess offers more than just a free pass for slobs. Many of the examples of messy strategy, leadership, and organizations are fresh and actually useful. In a section on "mess and organizations," the authors profile Scientific Generics, a firm that "has no real 'main' line of business." Its 300 employees devote their time to discovering and taking advantage of "unserved niches in any market," the result being 17 years of new toys, medical devices, display screens, and other worthwhile inventions. Van's Aircraft, a personal airplane manufacturer, cruises the blurry front lines of cocreation (messy in that it represents a revolt against business as usual) by not only encouraging customer modifications but also by helping develop and market them to others. A chapter on "messy leadership" highlights restaurateur Danny Meyer's quirky union of eight successful but disparate-themed New York eateries. Meyer avoids egocentric chefs who would impose their own distinct order because he wants to encourage "rampant and collegial improvisation, not dictatorial consistency and rigidity."
There are a few misguided efforts here--worst among them the authors' desire to classify and dissect every species of mess and mess maker. Most of these passages, such as the ways people can be messy and types of messiness, are plodding and make the authors seem oblivious to the irony of their highly ordered taxonomies. But focusing on these cavils misses the point. A Perfect Mess is a guilty pleasure that will absolve you for that unkempt office and spark further thinking. You'll want to pass it on to every anal-retentive boss you've ever had.
By: Lucas ConleyDecember 1, 2006
Sloppy? Disorganized? You're probably more effective, too, say the authors of A Perfect Mess.
* Related Stories
* More Recommended Reading
Digital Destiny: New Media and the Future of Democracy
A Perfect Mess
By Eric Abrahamson and David H. Freedman
Little, Brown, January 2007 304 pp., $25.99
Forget what everyone from your first boss to your mother taught you. The authors of A Perfect Mess are here to say that "moderately disorganized people, institutions, and systems frequently turn out to be more efficient, more resilient, more creative, and in general more effective than highly organized ones." Even better, they have proof--in this compelling and comical tour of humanity's guilt-ridden love affair with accidents, messes, and randomness.
Wry, informal, and occasionally brain tickling, A Perfect Mess offers more than just a free pass for slobs. Many of the examples of messy strategy, leadership, and organizations are fresh and actually useful. In a section on "mess and organizations," the authors profile Scientific Generics, a firm that "has no real 'main' line of business." Its 300 employees devote their time to discovering and taking advantage of "unserved niches in any market," the result being 17 years of new toys, medical devices, display screens, and other worthwhile inventions. Van's Aircraft, a personal airplane manufacturer, cruises the blurry front lines of cocreation (messy in that it represents a revolt against business as usual) by not only encouraging customer modifications but also by helping develop and market them to others. A chapter on "messy leadership" highlights restaurateur Danny Meyer's quirky union of eight successful but disparate-themed New York eateries. Meyer avoids egocentric chefs who would impose their own distinct order because he wants to encourage "rampant and collegial improvisation, not dictatorial consistency and rigidity."
There are a few misguided efforts here--worst among them the authors' desire to classify and dissect every species of mess and mess maker. Most of these passages, such as the ways people can be messy and types of messiness, are plodding and make the authors seem oblivious to the irony of their highly ordered taxonomies. But focusing on these cavils misses the point. A Perfect Mess is a guilty pleasure that will absolve you for that unkempt office and spark further thinking. You'll want to pass it on to every anal-retentive boss you've ever had.
ECCE - Advanced Review Quiz
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
1. If she _________ about his financial situation, she would have helped him out.
* had known
* knew
* would have known
2. I'll be _______________ their cat while they are away on holiday.
* looking into
* looking at
* looking after
3. He made his children _____ their homework every afternoon.
* to do
* doing
* do
4. The test was _____ difficult she had problems finishing it on time.
* such
* so
* as
5. By the time she arrives, we _________________ our homework.
* finish
* will finish
* will have finished
6. She _________ lunch by the time we arrived.
* finished
* had finished
* was finished
7. The sun ______ at 9 last night.
* sat
* setted
* set
8. When I stopped __________ to Mary, she was picking some flowers in her garden.
* speaking
* to speak
* speak
9. Despite ___________ hard, he failed the exam.
* he studied
* studied
* studying
10. That room ____________ for a meeting this afternoon.
* is used
* is being used
* uses
11. We _______ play tennis every day when we were young.
* used
* would to
* would
12. If I __________ you, I would get a better job.
* was
* are
* were
13. He'll give you a call as soon as he _______.
* arrives
* will arrive
* is going to arrive
14. I really didn't want to come last night. ______________
* So did I.
* Neither I did.
* Neither did I.
15. Do you think he knows what ________?
* he wants
* does he want
* wants he
16. I think San Francisco is ______ exciting _____ New York.
* as ... than
* as .... so
* as ... as
17. Why are your hands so dirty? - Well, I ______________ in the garden.
* have worked
* have been working
* worked
18. Did you remember __________ the door?
* locking
* lock
* to lock
19. ____________ 250 k.p.h.?
* Which model does go
* Which does model go
* Which model goes
20. That is the man ________ grandfather founded Kentucky Root Beer.
* who
* whose
* that
21. I could hardly ___________ the ship in the distance.
* see out
* make through
* make out
22. Look at those clouds! It ___________ rain.
* 's going to
* will
* shall
23. _________________, we won't have much to talk about.
* If not he comes
* Unless he comes
* Since he comes
24. He has _____ interest in continuing the project.
* any
* not any
* no
25. Where do you think Jane was yesterday? - She __________ at home.
* must be
* must have been
* must go
26. Jack told me he ___________ come the next day.
* is going to
* will
* was going to
27. He drove the car __________ the garage and left for work.
* out of
* out
* into
28. Jack ______________ a fortune when his great uncle passed on.
* came along
* came into
* came through
29. Unfortunately, Peter has ______ friends in Tacoma.
* a few
* a lot
* few
30. 'I will finish that project soon.' - Ken said he ________ finish that project soon.
* were
* would
* will
31. In his position _____ managing director, he is responsible for more than 300 employees.
* like
* as
* so
32. She wished she __________ the new car.
* bought
* would buy
* had bought
33. Fiestas ____________ in Cologne, Germany for many years now.
* have been made
* have been making
* have made
34. I think you ___________ see a doctor.
* should better to
* ought
* had better
35. You'll be leaving for Tokyo soon, _______?
* aren't you
* will you
* won't you
36. ______ the last market session the Dow Jones dropped 67 points.
* During
* While
* For
1. If she _________ about his financial situation, she would have helped him out.
* had known
* knew
* would have known
2. I'll be _______________ their cat while they are away on holiday.
* looking into
* looking at
* looking after
3. He made his children _____ their homework every afternoon.
* to do
* doing
* do
4. The test was _____ difficult she had problems finishing it on time.
* such
* so
* as
5. By the time she arrives, we _________________ our homework.
* finish
* will finish
* will have finished
6. She _________ lunch by the time we arrived.
* finished
* had finished
* was finished
7. The sun ______ at 9 last night.
* sat
* setted
* set
8. When I stopped __________ to Mary, she was picking some flowers in her garden.
* speaking
* to speak
* speak
9. Despite ___________ hard, he failed the exam.
* he studied
* studied
* studying
10. That room ____________ for a meeting this afternoon.
* is used
* is being used
* uses
11. We _______ play tennis every day when we were young.
* used
* would to
* would
12. If I __________ you, I would get a better job.
* was
* are
* were
13. He'll give you a call as soon as he _______.
* arrives
* will arrive
* is going to arrive
14. I really didn't want to come last night. ______________
* So did I.
* Neither I did.
* Neither did I.
15. Do you think he knows what ________?
* he wants
* does he want
* wants he
16. I think San Francisco is ______ exciting _____ New York.
* as ... than
* as .... so
* as ... as
17. Why are your hands so dirty? - Well, I ______________ in the garden.
* have worked
* have been working
* worked
18. Did you remember __________ the door?
* locking
* lock
* to lock
19. ____________ 250 k.p.h.?
* Which model does go
* Which does model go
* Which model goes
20. That is the man ________ grandfather founded Kentucky Root Beer.
* who
* whose
* that
21. I could hardly ___________ the ship in the distance.
* see out
* make through
* make out
22. Look at those clouds! It ___________ rain.
* 's going to
* will
* shall
23. _________________, we won't have much to talk about.
* If not he comes
* Unless he comes
* Since he comes
24. He has _____ interest in continuing the project.
* any
* not any
* no
25. Where do you think Jane was yesterday? - She __________ at home.
* must be
* must have been
* must go
26. Jack told me he ___________ come the next day.
* is going to
* will
* was going to
27. He drove the car __________ the garage and left for work.
* out of
* out
* into
28. Jack ______________ a fortune when his great uncle passed on.
* came along
* came into
* came through
29. Unfortunately, Peter has ______ friends in Tacoma.
* a few
* a lot
* few
30. 'I will finish that project soon.' - Ken said he ________ finish that project soon.
* were
* would
* will
31. In his position _____ managing director, he is responsible for more than 300 employees.
* like
* as
* so
32. She wished she __________ the new car.
* bought
* would buy
* had bought
33. Fiestas ____________ in Cologne, Germany for many years now.
* have been made
* have been making
* have made
34. I think you ___________ see a doctor.
* should better to
* ought
* had better
35. You'll be leaving for Tokyo soon, _______?
* aren't you
* will you
* won't you
36. ______ the last market session the Dow Jones dropped 67 points.
* During
* While
* For
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
AV1 - About Power and leadership. My Best Friend Is My Boss
My Best Friend Is My Boss
Report
By Troy on Mar-6-08 7:01am
From: sftsklz.blogspot.com
"When dealing with Lords, be careful in your play."
---Chaucer
You've seen it happen hundreds of times---toadies kissing up to the boss with 'playful' banter, witty remarks, irreverent sarcasm, off-color jokes and even slapstick humor. Its painful to watch, but like moths to flames, when we have a chance to get in on the 'fun' we can hardly retain ourselves, let alone walk away.
Everyone's up for a good laugh or a joke, and when the boss is involved, it just seems like a golden opportunity to score a few points in the categories of: "Like me, I'm a funny guy" or "I can relate to you better than Jones, so promote me first" or "Please let me into your inner-circle, I desperately need your approval." That's when the situation goes from having fun to being pathetic.
What many people forget is that the majority of bosses, while open for a good chuckle with the rank and file, still want to be respected and treated as an authority figure.
Here's a few real life examples of how crossing the boss/friend line isn't the most brilliant way to propel your career:
1) John knew his boss was a big basketball fan---they talked about it for years. So one day, he invited his boss to 'meet him in LA for the PAC 10 Tournament'. His boss declined the offer and for some strange reason, they never talked about basketball--ever again!
2) Lester was new on the job and he thought he had a good relationship with his boss because they would toss around witty banter and have a few laughs together. Lester thought his boss had a good sense of humor until one afternoon. When out at lunch, Lester saw a novelty sign hanging in a store window which read, "Beware attack boss!" He thought it was a perfect gag gift because he was joking with his boss about how everyone thought he was so mean, but in Lester's mind, he was a teddy-bear. So, Lester purchased the sign, and hung it in his boss's cubicle so everyone could see it. When his boss returned to the office, his reaction to the sign was: "What the F**K is this?! Who did this!!! This S**T isn't funny!!" Then he tore it to pieces and threw it on the floor. Everyone knew Lester did it, but they had mercy on him and never ratted him out. Lester never crossed the line with his boss again!
3) Timmy was a new employee and he thought it would be nice to invite everyone at work to his apartment complex for a pool party. He had steaks, beers, water volleyball and lots of good tunes ready to go. A few colleagues committed to attending, and at that point, Timmy thought it would be a nice gesture to invite his boss. When he asked him to attend the weekend shindig, the look on his boss's face was of horror and disgust. Timmy crossed the line. Apparently, SHE wasn't too thrilled by the gesture---she thought he was a pervert trying to get a cheap thrill so she took his invite as a sexual advance and sent him to 3 weeks sensitivity training!
4) George was a fast food middle manager and his boss was an old curmudgeon, battle scarred and weary from a long career in fast food. George's boss was a man's man and since they both worked the late nite/closing shift, they were able to 'get away' with things that most professionals wouldn't. For example, they smoked 'weed' in the walk-in freezer. In the back storage area, they used to play floor hockey with brooms and dead mice. While making food in the kitchen, they would sing X-rated limericks in front of female co-workers. They were goof-offs but they were entertaining to the rest of the employees, so nobody made a big deal about their antics; until the owner dropped in one night and saw George and his boss in the dining area having sword fights with toilet plungers! They were both fired on the spot.
Maintain a healthy relationship with your boss by having a good sense of humor that is appropriate and light hearted. Never cross the personal life boundaries and never make your boss the target of practical jokes in front of others. Never use your 'chummy' behavior as a way to get promoted. And never, ever get into a sword fight with dirty toilet plungers!!
Report
By Troy on Mar-6-08 7:01am
From: sftsklz.blogspot.com
"When dealing with Lords, be careful in your play."
---Chaucer
You've seen it happen hundreds of times---toadies kissing up to the boss with 'playful' banter, witty remarks, irreverent sarcasm, off-color jokes and even slapstick humor. Its painful to watch, but like moths to flames, when we have a chance to get in on the 'fun' we can hardly retain ourselves, let alone walk away.
Everyone's up for a good laugh or a joke, and when the boss is involved, it just seems like a golden opportunity to score a few points in the categories of: "Like me, I'm a funny guy" or "I can relate to you better than Jones, so promote me first" or "Please let me into your inner-circle, I desperately need your approval." That's when the situation goes from having fun to being pathetic.
What many people forget is that the majority of bosses, while open for a good chuckle with the rank and file, still want to be respected and treated as an authority figure.
Here's a few real life examples of how crossing the boss/friend line isn't the most brilliant way to propel your career:
1) John knew his boss was a big basketball fan---they talked about it for years. So one day, he invited his boss to 'meet him in LA for the PAC 10 Tournament'. His boss declined the offer and for some strange reason, they never talked about basketball--ever again!
2) Lester was new on the job and he thought he had a good relationship with his boss because they would toss around witty banter and have a few laughs together. Lester thought his boss had a good sense of humor until one afternoon. When out at lunch, Lester saw a novelty sign hanging in a store window which read, "Beware attack boss!" He thought it was a perfect gag gift because he was joking with his boss about how everyone thought he was so mean, but in Lester's mind, he was a teddy-bear. So, Lester purchased the sign, and hung it in his boss's cubicle so everyone could see it. When his boss returned to the office, his reaction to the sign was: "What the F**K is this?! Who did this!!! This S**T isn't funny!!" Then he tore it to pieces and threw it on the floor. Everyone knew Lester did it, but they had mercy on him and never ratted him out. Lester never crossed the line with his boss again!
3) Timmy was a new employee and he thought it would be nice to invite everyone at work to his apartment complex for a pool party. He had steaks, beers, water volleyball and lots of good tunes ready to go. A few colleagues committed to attending, and at that point, Timmy thought it would be a nice gesture to invite his boss. When he asked him to attend the weekend shindig, the look on his boss's face was of horror and disgust. Timmy crossed the line. Apparently, SHE wasn't too thrilled by the gesture---she thought he was a pervert trying to get a cheap thrill so she took his invite as a sexual advance and sent him to 3 weeks sensitivity training!
4) George was a fast food middle manager and his boss was an old curmudgeon, battle scarred and weary from a long career in fast food. George's boss was a man's man and since they both worked the late nite/closing shift, they were able to 'get away' with things that most professionals wouldn't. For example, they smoked 'weed' in the walk-in freezer. In the back storage area, they used to play floor hockey with brooms and dead mice. While making food in the kitchen, they would sing X-rated limericks in front of female co-workers. They were goof-offs but they were entertaining to the rest of the employees, so nobody made a big deal about their antics; until the owner dropped in one night and saw George and his boss in the dining area having sword fights with toilet plungers! They were both fired on the spot.
Maintain a healthy relationship with your boss by having a good sense of humor that is appropriate and light hearted. Never cross the personal life boundaries and never make your boss the target of practical jokes in front of others. Never use your 'chummy' behavior as a way to get promoted. And never, ever get into a sword fight with dirty toilet plungers!!
Monday, October 24, 2011
INformal letter writing tips
A contrasting element to formal letters is informal letters which outnumbers the previous group since the invention of e-mail. Some writing tips to be found following the link above.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE CLASS I13 :THE ORIGINS OF INTELLIGENCE
Is genius born or can we learn it?
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Homework due date Friday 14th 2011, 07:30pm.
Best regards
Teacher Gustavo
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Homework due date Friday 14th 2011, 07:30pm.
Best regards
Teacher Gustavo
Monday, October 10, 2011
Tips for the insecure writer
Here you'll find some helpful side kicking tips for the student preparing for the ECCE test CLICK HERE