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Homework Task 2

Submission Date: See activities calendar

Read the general instructions to do Homework Task 2 on your Study Guide (Unit 3).

NAME: Jos Luis Morn Valdivia

Part I: Reading comprehension (50 points) nine correct answers: 45pts.

Read the text proposed and answer the multiple-choice questions that follow. Write your answers in the box provided below.

Its a simple fact womens feet are different from mens. Foot Levelers 5th Avenue Collection of Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers are designed for a womens body, according to her needs, and then custom-made for her feet and her choice of shoes. With high-quality support, the 5th Avenue Collection was designed by women specifically for women. Fashion-conscious women can wear their favorite shoes and maintain a healthy posture with comfort, protection and luxury from Foot Levelers Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers. The 5th Avenue Collection provides all-day wear and fast break-in, leaving women with energy at the end of the day. The original 5th Avenue is available in two styles: the Full Length is designed for laced shoes and offers extra padding in the ball of the foot to accommodate the womans foot as she wears them throughout the day. The 7/8 Length is engineered specifically for womens heels up to one inch. It supports the heel and provides extra cushion for the ball of the foot for total support throughout the day. The 5th Avenue Lady Luxury Stabilizers are soft and supportive, providing enhanced comfort and more shock absorption. Strong and durable, yet thin enough to fit inside fashion shoes. They are made of leather and are neutral in color to provide low-visibility support. The quality added by this premium leather provides a 2-Year Freedom Guarantee for 24 months of problem-free wear. The 5th Avenue Luxury 7/8 Length Stabilizer has a special, extended forefoot area, to absorb shock to the forefoot and energize during standing and walking, and a heel pad to provide protection from shock on heel strike. It is designed for use in womens flats and pumps with heel height up to one inch. The 5th Avenue Illusion is for clogs and mule shoes with open backs. This thin heeled orthotic blends into her shoes so well, like an illusion. The support and stabilization that she will receive will only be surpassed by her comfort with Foot Levelers 5th Avenue Collection.

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1. Choose the right answer: The passage

a. sells a new brand of shoes called 5th Avenue. b. presents a collection of stabilizers used inside shoes. c. promotes a store on 5th Avenue.

Match the parts of the sentences.

2. These new spinal pelvic stabilizers. D A you wear one with laced shoes and the other one with heels.

3. The difference between the Full length style and the 7/8 Length is that

B of the color.

4. Both the Full Length and the 7/8 C offers comfort and support.

5. The lady luxury stabilizers are perfect to wear with sandals because

D can be worn by women who like fashion and at the same time want to feel comfortable.

6. The whole 5th Avenue Collection E offer full day support.

7. True or False? The pelvic stabilizers can be made in the exact same size of a womans

feet. 8. True of False? One of the many advantages of these stabilizers is that they give you

energy. 9. True of False? The 7/8 length is specially designed to be worn with high heels. 10. True of False? Not only are the Lady Luxury stabilizers excellent, but they also guarantee

you wont have any problems with them in two years.

Question Answer

1 B

2 D

3 A

4 E

5 B

6 C

7 TRUE

8 TRUE

9 FALSE

10 TRUE

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Part II: Use of root word dic/dict (30 points) three right answers: 15 pts.

Read the sentences and complete them using words that have the root word dic/dict.

1. A: So? Is he innocent or guilty? B: I dont know. They havent announced the dictamen yet.

2. A: What did the president say in his speech?

B: He dictated himself in many issues. As always.

3. Ok, kids. Dictation time! I hope you have been practicing spelling! (dictation) 4. There are plenty of new words in this article. Ill look them un in an online dictionary. 5. A: I think Pinochet was the most famous dictator in the world. B: I think the most famous was Hitler. 6. A: I went to a witch yesterday. She told me that I will meet the man of my dreams this

week! B: Oh come on! Nobody can dictate the future!

Question Answer

1 Dictamen verdict

2 dictated contradicted

3 dictation

4 Dictionary

5 Dictator

6 Dictate predict

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Part III: Use of prefixes (20 points) No points

Read the sentences and complete them using words that have the prefixes ex- en- em. 1. I think the painter was trying to explore his sadness through this painting. 2. The ship will stop for a few hours to enclose a group of passengers. 3. A: Ouch!

B: What happened? A: I just fell down. I cant embody my leg, it hurts.

4. Oscar is starting a new business. Hes going to enable silver jewelry to Europe. 5. That doesnt seen like a good hospital. Just look at the emblem. Its old and dirty.

Question Answer

1 explore express

2 enclose embark

3 embody extend

4 enable export

5 emblem exterior

Appendixes Good work: 4 pts.

Critical Thinking: Active Skills for Reading, Book 3, page 35

Question 1 Why do you think people find fashion reality TV shows so inspiring? I think people find fashion reality TV shows so inspiring, Because it allows them to communicate their ideas about fashion to more people. They can achieve fame temporarily.

Question 2 Do you know of any fashion collaborations between brands and celebrities? Are they successful? Why, or why not? There are many cases of collaboration with celebrity fashion brands. It takes special care in the celebrity has no scandals, which may damage the image of the brand. In Peru television actors collaborate with fashion brands, for charity.

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Vocabulary Comprehension: Active Skills for Reading, Book 3, page 36, section B

Question Answer

1. What do you think is the ideal length of a TV show episode?

I think the ideal length of a TV show episode is thirty minutes.

2. Can you name any collaborations between famous musicians?

My favorite collaboration of musicians are Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. Another group of British musicians are Sting and Rod Stweart.

3. Can you name any occupations that are considered glamorous?

Presenters as the Oscar ceremonies. Juries in beauty pageants.

4. Do you think its good to be cautious? Why or why not?

I think it's good to be cautious. Well lets make a better decision and analyze the situation

5. What does the saying He who hesitates is lost mean?

In a given context abound people much given to capitalize on any situation.

6. Why do you think people say fame is momentary?

To maintain the fame must maintain quality and constant work, which is very hard.

7. What kind of career would you like to pursue in the future?

I would like to pursue education career in the future.

8. Can you give an example of a misleading advertisement? How did it mislead you?

One example of a misleading advertisement, is when indicate a discount about the price of a product. But in little letters the discount is only done on restricted products.

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What do you Think? Active Skills for Reading, Book 3, page 38)

Question 1 I agree that the fashion trend back. For example you tend to use the bomber jacket.

Question 2 I think that to achieve success in the fashion industry. Talent and hard work is required. So also do a functional fashion that is comfortable.

Question 3 Being a slave to fashion is to watch the fashion suggested by the big brands. Even sometimes comfort is sacrificed.

What do you Think? Active Skills for Reading, Book 3, page 52

Question 1 There endangered species such as the "Andean cat". The state protects natural reserves. What we can do is contribute to environmental damage.

Question 2 Some animals have adapted to the environment where they develop so have survived. For example some species of frogs.

Question 3 I think we should protect those animals that have not had time to adapt to their environment. For man has changed gradually.

Dear Jos, Although there were some mistakes in the task. I can see your work in the appendixes section was very good! Do your best on the next task. Your grade is 64/100 Regards, Cristian