Friday, 20 May 2016

About Me Artefact
A brief introduction about yourself, your L1, your background, etc.
List at least 3 social situations and tasks you need English for, e.g. listening to a weather forecast, speaking to your child's teacher, reading a medicine label, writing an email to the teacher for class absence.
Rank the 3 most important tasks you need.
Which ones have you already achieved?
List the ones you believe you can achieve in the next 3 months.


1.Hi, My name is zhao hui Zheng. I came from China, I am married. I used to work as a manager in Chinese restaurant. I have been stayed in Canada for 4 years. I like playing table-tennis and reading books.
2. There are many situations that I will need English for in real life. One example is seeking customer service at a store, If I need directions or need to return something. Ordering at a restaurant requires some level of English. Another thing is speaking to my teachers and co worker. Conversations are very important.
3. The three most important things I will need English for is probably first, applying for a job. The English speaking level affects the jobs you can get, and most jobs requires a certain level of English. Another is applying for citizenship. To pass the tests you must know English well. Applying or renewing for a passport, PR Card, and others requires you to understand English as well. These are probably the most important ones.
4. I have achieved one of the three important tasks. I was able to renew my PR Card, and understand the process. The renewal was successful, and I have achieved my goal.
5. I predict within the next three months, I will be able to apply for citizenship. I will improve my English to fit the requirements of applying for citizenship and successfully apply. I think my regular everyday conversations will be better than before with noticeable improvement.
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CLB5R Use an online resource (such as an occupational database) to find key information about own occupation or target occupation in Canada.
Look up a job you had and a job you would like to have using either Google.com or a website like Monster.ca or Job Bank.
Write down the titles for each job as well as company, salary, qualification, and other details.
Compare those jobs to going back to school and starting your own business. Include 2 additional questions you would like answered.
Post your list of comparisons and any comments or observations you may have. Then visit your classmates' blogs to offer answers to their 2 questions.
Ask yourself: Did you scan to locate relevant terms to access the information needed; access relevant information through a navigational source (Internet search engine, website, table of contents, index, glossary); and locate 2 relevant pieces of information in reference sources?

1..Looking for amedical receptionist job in Toronto. medical receptionist position in a walk established cardiology diagnostic center in Toronto. Immediate opening full time, 3 years experience required . Excellent work enviroment  communication and computer skills essential. $15 per hour, grade 12 education or equipment.
2, Some people belive that self employment is better than working in a company. I feel that runing yout own business demands special skills, experience,patience and determination . Working in a company oftens regular monthly pay checks,various bonuses and incentives. An individual need not worry about taking correct decisions. A salary job offers sence of security and working for defined number of  hours.

Thursday, 19 May 2016


CLB5S Give instructions to a new coworker on how to use an appliance, machine, or system at work, such as a photocopier or coffee-maker, or how to transfer a call on a telephone system.
Watch how your instructor makes coffee every morning and write down the three basic steps. What nouns, verbs, and prepositions are important to know? How would you show sequence and politeness?
Record on Chirbit.com your instructions to a new student on how to make coffee for everybody in your instructor's absence.
Ask yourself: Did you use appropriate courtesy forms and structures and appropriate expressions to sequence instructions?

1, Put a coffee fitter in the fitter basket.
2, Measure out the coffee grounds .
3, Measure water, according to the amount of coffee grounds used.
4, Make sure the coffee is completed brewed before taking a cup of coffee.
5, Enjoy your cup of coffee .
6, Yes , I did .

CLB5S Answer the phone at work. Provide information to the caller (such as company name, hours of operation, basic information about a product or service).
Leave a telephone recording of the above details on Chirbit.com.
Include a tiny detail about a good or service not available, e.g. an advertised sale of mushrooms or free rides that has run out. What expressions would you use?
Ask yourself: Did you answer the phone, greet a caller, and close a conversation using appropriate conventions and expressions; and provide simple personal information?

 
Hello everyone, I am extremely sorry to inform you that our company has run out all of fresh mushrooms a few minutes ago . Our company loblow located at the top of the hill just south of york    
mills on yonge street . We are opening from 8am to 10pm , through monday to friday . We will update the news soon  as possible when i have fresh mushroom again .  Thank you for your  kindly             
consideration.

Yes, I did.

CLB5S Describe symptoms to a pharmacist in order to get an appropriate medication.
The pharmacist asks you, "So, how can I help you today?" Record your detailed response on Chirbit.com.
Note the relationship and age of the person who needs the medication, and list the duration and nature of the symptoms--e.g. coughing for 3 days, rashes for 2 hours, fever of 39C overnight; and what you have done so far--e.g. Tylenol, massage, exercise.
Include 2 questions for the pharmacist.
Ask yourself: Did you provide necessary information; ask relevant questions; repeat information and ideas to confirm understanding; express opinions and feelings; agree and disagree appropriately; thank others for their contributions and information; and participate adequately in interactions with some degree of support from others?
          1, Hello  doctor, This is my aunt laura. She is 68. She had a stuffy nose for 2 days, she
           feels of liquid running down the back of her throat and a sour taste in her mouth. Can
           she have some medication for her stuffy nose and sore throat .
          2 , She has taken twice tylenol but it does not work for her.
          3, Why does not tylenol work for her ?
          4 , What medications can you give to my aunt to realief her symptoms ?
          5, Yes ,i did.

CLB5S Ask permission from a teacher to hand in an assignment late.
Record a voicemail of your request on Chirbit.com.
Begin with a polite greeting, state your request and good reasons for it. Think of a polite way to end.
Ask yourself: Did you provide details and give reasons, and did you use modals with the appropriate level of politeness?
          Hello, This is billy speaking. I was wondering if i could have an extension for my                      
          assignment because i was doing a lot of research for the assignment. Can i hand it
          in tomorrow ? I really appreciate your kindly considerations.
          Yes , I did.
         
  1. Reading
    1. CLB5R Read letters to an advice columnist in the newspaper to decide whether you agree with the advice given.
      1. Do you agree with the advice given here?
      2. Email Aunt Aggie what you think about her advice. Summarize in a sentence the situation, and comment on her attitude towards Josephine. What did you like or dislike about it, specifically? Do you think her advice was smart? Or helpful to everybody in general?

  • Ask yourself: Did you identify specific factual details and implied meanings; purpose of the message; reader/writer relationship; mood and attitude of the writer; and context, register and style?                            
  • 1,No.
           2,
Dear Aunt Aggie,

In my opinion, i don’t agree with your advice. The problem in this is that Josephine’s boss is smoking, and it is a danger to Josephine’s health. I think you should try to understand Josephine more instead of saying bad things like “the health risks aren't too important since you probably don't have much longer to live anyway.” How would you feel if someone said that to you, completely ignoring your feelings. I think your advice was not that good because instead of providing a solution, you suggested for Josephine to do the exact opposite of what she wanted, to smoke herself. The smoker may be smoking because he started at a young age and was addicted to it. Smoking is really harmful to you, and people would not start smoking just because their boss is. Over all, I think you advice was not very helpful.

Yes, I did.

Wednesday, 18 May 2016


  1. CLB5L Listen to a co-worker, friend or classmate's likes and dislikes regarding the organization of an upcoming social eventto respond and contribute ideas.
    1. What are the facts mentioned in the voicemail?
    2. Is the tone formal or casual?
    3. What is the relationship between the caller and recipient?
    4. What is the feeling of the caller? How do you know?
    5. Write a short SMS/WeChat/Whatsapp text to respond to this voicemail. You may offer criticism, help, or suggestions, e.g. a joint effort or to share the cost of the potluck.
    6. Ask yourself: Did you identify specific factual details and implied meanings; formal and casual style and register; language functions; emotional states from tone and intonation; the situation and relationships between speakers; and feelings such as interest, likes/dislikes, preferences.
                          1, The speaker is not excited ,he feels stress and  he told susan to bring food and take by
                             TTC. he mentioned the boss is organized.call back or text messeage.
                           2, It is a casual tone.
                           3, they are colleagues.
                           4, The caller's feelings a bit upset, not excited. he had thought the potluck was a big hassle,
                               he was crazy for the stress thinking about potluck.
         

Tuesday, 17 May 2016


CLB5W Take notes from an advertising flyer on products, features, prices and retail locations to inform shopping decisions.
Check out the brands and promotions at this shopping destination.
Someone has proposed to go on a field trip to the place in the next two months. Imagine writing a comment under that proposal, using full sentences, stating your position. Whether you agree or not, be sure to include details of stores, times, brands, discounts, locations, etc., to strengthen your argument. Check for accuracy.
Ask yourself: Did you include important points with accurate details; convey a clear message; and record details (such as names, addresses, numbers, dates, times and directions) legibly, with correct spelling and other standard conventions of capitalization and punctuation?


           The  J.Crew Factory items are exclusive designs—featuring casual classics, cool colors and bold              prints. The  clothing is based on great styles and favorites from past J.Crew collections, though              in order to keep our prices competitive, they design crewcuts Factory, our collection for kids—it's            the same style you love for yourself, only slightly smaller.
           Some items from 40%-60% off ,when you buy from wednesday, they give you an additional        20% off your purchase of $100 or more! 
       Opening time monday to saturday from 10am to 9pm, sunday from 10am to 6pm.
           Address :300 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-lake ,Ontaio ,LoS 1JO
           Phone : 905 684 7240

Monday, 16 May 2016


CLB5R Read an instructional text on the prevention and treatment of burns at home or in a work setting.
Imagine you were stuck in traffic and needed someone to help clean a wound. Study the paragraph on Wound Cleaning (p. 24), and identify 3 things that can be done to clean the wound before you get home. Put the 3 steps in correct order. Who would you ask help from at home to clean a wound? Give reasons.
Record a 60-second phone instruction on burn wound cleaning on Chirbit.com.
Ask yourself: Did you interpret sequence and location signals (such as first, next and before); and follow instructions and directions by responding with actions as required to complete task? 



          1.   given both pain and anxiety (worry) medicines before cleaning begins.
          2,   using a non-irritating soap and water.
          3,  special medicines that are put on bandages that are changed twice a day, and the use of special                       equipment to remove the burned skin


            My wife can help me to clean a wound at home ,because she is a nurse.




 new recording
instruction on burn wound cleaning
Upload complete 
https://audioboom.com/boos/4572096-instruction-on-burn-wound-cleaning

CLB5S Give directions to a home or business.
Record a voicemail of your directions on Chirbit.com.
Begin with a polite greeting and the reason for the voicemail. Tell the person how to get from Don Mills Station to 1955 Steeles Ave East on the TTC, including the bus numbers, estimated waiting/arrival times, and street names.
Ask yourself: Did you use appropriate courtesy forms and structures and appropriate expressions to sequence instructions?

 new recording
from Don Mills Station to 1955 Steeles Ave East on the TTC
Upload complete 
https://audioboom.com/boos/4571189-from-don-mills-station-to-1955-steeles-ave-east-on-the-ttc

CLB5L Listen to a short explanation from a bank teller about different accounts (Vocaroo) to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each.
List the key facts about each account mentioned.
What options are recommended? Are they relevant to your needs?
Write a text message to members of your family. Which account will you probably decide on for each member of your family? Give reasons.
Ask yourself: Did you get the gist; identifies key words and phrase, factual details and some implied meanings, and opinions; and interpret descriptions, reports and explanations?
        1 ,   1, Basic checking account     free 12 transection   $ 3.90/month
               2 , All in one premier    unlimited transection/month   $28.95/month
               3 , Smart account       unlimited transection/month    $40.95/month
          2 ,  New comers  no anual fees for first year
          3 , Basic checking account , it is a reaonable price for my family.

 chirbits

What is a cheaper and more effective way of dealing with clogged drains?
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CLB5L Listen to a phone message from a co-worker asking about switching a shift to make a decision before returning the call.
Write down the key facts, names, times, details, etc.
What are some of the options given? What are some choices or decisions you have to make?
Will you agree to switch your shift? List 3 reasons.
Ask yourself: Did you identify main intent, main idea, factual details, words and expressions; some implied meanings; cohesive devices and discourse indicators for sequence, comparison and contrast; and basic signals in speech for collaboration, turn-taking and interrupting; and recognize and interpret advice, opinions and suggestions?
         Jimmy wants to switch his thursday 4 o'clock shift with his co-worker.
         Jimmy can work for his co-worker on saturday instead.
         Yes. 1, I like to do favors for other people.
                 2, In the future , I might want someone to switch with me .
                 3 , I don't like to work on weekends.
         

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Hi,My dear classmate,Would you like to join my birthday party,We`ll have drinks ,appetizers, and burgers with cheer.From 6pm-10pm saturday May 14th . 1 brian drive m2j 3w4 .contact no:647 859 6979.

CLB5W Write a formal invitation for a group function (such as a company picnic, BBQ or potluck).
Have you ever received a formal invitation to a big event? Look at 10 formal invitations here, and write down 5-6 expressions of politeness or formality. These may include unusual adverbs, key nouns and verbs, and passive verb forms. How are they different from an informal invitation?
Think of a group function with some details, and write a formal invitation appropriate to that event.
Ask yourself: Did you convey the intended meaning; use language and content appropriate and relevant to the situation; and express main ideas and supports them in some detail?
                                                       HAPPY WEEK END

                                             to celebrate a fantastic week end

                                 PLEASE JOIN US AT A COCKTAIL PARTY
                                 TO HONOR ALL LINC 4-5 CLASSMATES
                                                                                                           
                                         SATURDAY   MAY  14TH 6PM
                                   Billy`s house  1 brian drive m2j 3w4  647 859 6979
                                            friends and sponsers welcome
                               
                                 

Monday, 9 May 2016

A invit B to lunch

https://audioboom.com/boos/4542039-a-invit-b-to-lunch





CLB5L Listen to a phone message from a medical receptionist (Vocaroo) changing the date and time of an appointment
Who is this message from, and for whom?
Write down the old and new appointment information.
How does the speaker feel? How do you know?
Check your calendar and plan a call-back response. What better date/time canyou suggest? What good reason can you give? Write out your notes.
Ask yourself: Did you identify specific factual details and implied meanings; formal and casual style and register; language functions; emotional states from tone and intonation; the situation and relationships between speakers; and feelings such as interest, likes/dislikes, preferences.
          This message from Johmathan , and for Tarlia.  The old appointment day is sunday, The new 
           appointment is September 21st 3pm. The speaker`s feeling is not good, because his sound like
           so boring. I need to change my appointment date ,because i will going to wanderland 
           with my doughter that day, So i need to call back  Johnathan to change new appointment.

Friday, 6 May 2016


FILL IN THE BLANKS
FREDDY:
When she mentioned how her aunt bit off the spoon,
She completely done me in.
And my heart went on a journey to the moon
When she told about her father and the gin.
But I never saw a more enchanting farce
Than the moment when she shouted,
"Move your bloomin' ..."
[dialog]
I have often walked down this __(1)stree__ before,
But the pavement always stayed beneath my __(2)feet__ before.
All at once am I several stories high.
Knowing I'm on the street where you live.
Are there lilac trees in the __(3)heart__ of town?
Can you hear a lark in any other part of town?
Does enchantment pour out of __(4)every__ door?
No, it's just on the street where you live!
And, oh, the towering __(5)feeling__
Just to know somehow you are __(6)near__ ;
The overpowering feeling
That any second you may suddenly __(7)appear__ !
People stop and __(8)stare__ . They don't bother me,
For there's nowhere else on Earth that I would __(9)rather__ be.
Let the __(10)time__ go by. I won't care if I
Can be here on the street where you live.

Thursday, 5 May 2016


FILL IN THE BLANKS
JAMIE AND HARRY:
There's just a few more hours.
That's all the time you've __(1)got__;
A few more hours
Before they tie the knot.
ALFIE:
There's drinks and girls all over London
And I've gotta track 'em down
In just a few more __(2)hours__.
Set 'em up, me darlin'!
I'm getting married in the mornin'!
Ding dong! The __(3)bell__are gonna chime.
Pull out the __(4)stopper__!
Let's have a whopper!
But get me to the church on time!
I got ta be there in the mornin',
Spruced up and lookin' in me prime.
Girls, come and __(5)kiss__me;
Show how you'll miss me.
But get me to the church on time!
If I am dancin',
Roll up the __(6)floor__.
If I am whistlin',
Whewt me out the door!
For I'm gettin' married in the mornin'.
Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.
Kick up a rumpus,
But don't lose the compass,
And get me to the church...
JAMIE AND HARRY:
Get 'im to the church...
ALFIE:
For __(7)god"s__sake, get me to the church on time!
ALFIE AND CHORUS:
I'm/He's getting married in the mornin'.
Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.
Some bloke who's able
Lift up the __(8)table__,
And get me to the church on time!
ALFIE:
If I am __(9)flying__',
Then shoot me down.
If I am wooin',
Get her out of town!
ALFIE AND CHORUS:
For I'm/He's getting married in the morning!
Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.
ALFIE:
Feather and tar me;
Call out the __(10)army__;
But get me to the church.
Get me to the church.
For God's sake, get me to the church on time!
CHORUS:
He's getting married in the mornin'!
Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.
ALFIE:
Come on! Pull out the stopper!
Let's have a whopper!
But get me to the church on time!
CHORUS:
He's got ta be there in the mornin',
Spruced up and lookin' in 'is prime.
ALFIE:
Girls, come and kiss me;
Show how you'll miss me.
But get me to the church on time!
If I am dancin',
Roll up the floor.
If I am whistlin',
Whewt me out the door!
CHORUS:
For he's getting married in the mornin'.
Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.
ALFIE:
Drug me or __(11)jail__me,
Stamp me and __(12)mail__me.
But get me to the church...
CHORUS:
Get him to the church...
ALFIE:
For God's sake, get me to the church on time!
[musical interlude]
CHORUS:
Girls, come and kiss 'im;
Show how you'll miss 'im.
But get him to the church on time!
[musical interlude]
CHORUS:
Kick up a rumpus,
But don't lose the compass,
And get him to the church on time!
ALFIE AND CHORUS:
If I am flyin',
Then shoot me down.
If I am wooin',
Get her out of town!
CHORUS:
He's gettin' married in the mornin'.
Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.

HARRY:Some bloke who's able
Lift up the table,
ALFIE:
Get me to the church on time!
CHORUS:
Get him to the church!
Get him to the church!
HARRY AND JAMIE:
Starlight is reelin' 'ome to __(13)bed__now.
Mornin' is smearin' up the sky.
CHORUS:
London is wakin'.
Daylight is breakin'.
Good luck, old chum,
Good health, __(14)good bye__.
ALFIE:
I'm gettin' married in the mornin'.
Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.
CHORUS:
Hail and __(15)salute__me,
Then haul off and boot me;
And get him to the church,
Get him to the church!
For God's sake, get him to the church on time!

Wednesday, 4 May 2016

FILL IN THE BLANKS

ELIZA:
I could have danced all night!
I could have danced all night!
And still _ have_begged_for _more.
I _could_have_spread_ my_wings.
And done a thousand things
I've never done before.
I'll never know _what_made _it_so exciting ;
Why all at once my heart took flight.
I only know when he
began_ to dance_with  me
I _could  have danced_danced_danced.
All night!

Tuesday, 3 May 2016


FILL IN THE BLANK
PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
Why can't a woman be more like a man?
Men are so honest, so thoroughly __(1)_square_;
Eternally noble, historically __(2)_fair_.
Who, when you win, will always give your back a pat.
Why can't a woman be like that?



Why does every one do what the others do?
Can't a woman learn to use her head?
Why do they do everything their __(3)_mother"s_ do?
Why don't they grow up, well, like their father __(4)_instead_?



Why can't a woman take after a man?
Men are so pleasant, so easy to __(5)please__.
Whenever you're with them, you're always at ease.



Would you be slighted if I didn't speak for __(6)hours__?



COLONEL PICKERING:
Of course not.



PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
Would you be livid if I had a __(7)drink__or two?



COLONEL PICKERING:
__(8)none sense__.



PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
Would you be wounded if I never sent you __(9)flowers__?



COLONEL PICKERING:
Never.



PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
Well, why can't a woman be like you?



One man in a million may shout a bit.
Now and then, there's one with slight defects.
One perhaps whose __(10)choose__ you doubt a bit,
But by and large we are a __(11)marvellous__sex!



Why can't a woman take after a man?
'Cause men are so friendly, good-natured and kind.
A better companion you never will __(12)funny__.



If I were hours late for dinner would you bellow?



COLONEL PICKERING:
Of course not.



PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
If I forgot your silly __(13)birthday__, would you fuss?



COLONEL PICKERING:
Nonsense.



PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
Would you complain if I took out another fellow?



Pickering
Never.



PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
Why can't a woman be like us?



[dialog]



PROFESSOR HIGGINS:
Why can't a woman be more like a man?
Men are so decent, such regular chaps;
Ready to help you through any mishaps;
Ready to buck you up whenever you're glum.
Why can't a woman be a chum?



Why is thinking something women never do?
And why is logic never even tried?
Straightening up their hair is all they ever do.
Why don't they straighten up the mess that's __(14)inside__?



Why can't a woman behave like a man?
If I was a woman who'd been to a ball,
Been hailed as a princess by one and by all;
Would I start weeping like a bathtub overflowing,
Or carry on as if my home were in a __(15)tree__?
Would I run off and never tell me where I'm going?
Why can't a woman be like me?

Monday, 25 April 2016

My first day in LINC class

Hi
   Today is my first day in LINC class , so happy to meet the teacher and my classmate.