L & R in Consonant Clusters

Click the answer button to see the answer.

1. An enlarged lymph ___ may be an indication of illness.
   a. gland
   b. grand
   Answer a

2. The ___ from the waterfall made the nearby rocks damp
   a. splay
   b. spray
   Answer b

3. The lonely landscape with no trees felt ___ and cold.
   a. bleak
   b. break
   Answer a

4. He asked her to be sincere and ___ about her feelings.
   a. flank
   b. frank
   Answer b

5. The emblem on the front of his jacket is called a ___.
   a. brazen
   b. blazon
   Answer b

6. One variety of ___ or adhesive is made from horse hooves
   a. glue
   b. grew
   Answer a

7. It is natural to want to ___ from a dangerous situation.
   a. flee
   b. free
   Answer b

8. French ___ are long strips of potato cooked in hot oil.
   a. flies
   b. fries
   Answer b

9. Orange, yellow and pink are considered to be ___ colors.
   a. blight
   b. bright
   Answer b

10. A ___ is helpful for people with broken or injured legs.
    a. clutch
    b. crutch
    Answer b

11. When a person is sad, they usually ___ rather than smile.
    a. flown
    b. frown
    Answer b

12. A former British coin of very low value was called a ___.
    a. gloat
    b. groat
    Answer b

13. The pirates made the traitor walk the ___ , a narrow board.
    a. plank
    b. prank
    Answer a

14. The lights from the city ___ for miles in the evening sky.
    a. glow
    b. grow
    Answer a

15. The farmer was in a race to ___ the field before sun down.
    a. plow
    b. prow
    Answer a

16. Glass was scattered everywhere after the three vehicle ___.
    a. clash
    b. crash
    Answer b

17. The water filled balloon landed on the sidewalk with a ___.
    a. splat
    b. sprat
    Answer a

18. Let me ___ quickly to the store rather than taking the car.
    a. splint
    b. sprint
    Answer b

19. If you ___ or worry about the past, nothing will get better!
    a. blood
    b. brood
    Answer b

20. She had to stop swimming because of a ___ in her leg muscle.
    a. clamp
    b. cramp
    Answer b

21. Flowers ___ in the spring as soon as it gets warm and sunny.
    a. bloom
    b. broom
    Answer a

22. I am so ___ and relieved that he has completed his education.
    a. glad
    b. grad
    Answer a

23. Use a tool like a set of ___ to grasp the wire and twist it.
    a. pliers
    b. priors
    Answer a

24. The invalid's ___ body was supported by pillows and cushions.
    a. flail
    b. frail
    Answer b

25. A border made of antique wood is a nice way to ___ a picture.
    a. flame
    b. frame
    Answer b

26. It was a well known ___, an informal, cheap French restaurant.
    a. blazer
    b. brazier
    c. brassiere
    d. brasserie
    Answer d

27. He bore the ___ of most complaints because he was the manager.
    a. blunt
    b. brunt
    Answer b

28. The rancher only allows the strongest animals to mate and ___.
    a. bleed
    b. breed
    Answer b

29. Many facial tissues have a three ___ or three layer thickness.
    a. ply
    b. pry
    Answer a

30. Studying all night before a test is one way to ___ for an exam.
    a. clam
    b. cram
    Answer b

Copyright (C) 1998 Donna Tatsuki

Another, The Other, The Others, Others

Make a choice by clicking on the radio button,
then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

1. There's no ___ way to do it.
   other
   the other
   another
   Answerother
2. Some people like to rest in their free time. ___ like to travel.
   Other
   The others
   Others
   AnswerOthers
3. This cake is delicious! Can I have ___ slice, please?
   other
   another
   others
   Answeranother
4. Where are ___ boys?
   the other
   the others
   others
   Answerthe other
5. The supermarket is on ___ side of the street.
   other
   another
   the other
   Answerthe other
6. There were three books on my table. One is here. Where are ___ ?
   others
   the others
   the other
   Answerthe others
7. Some of the speakers went straight to the conference room. ___ speakersare still hanging around.
   The other
   The others
   Another
   AnswerThe other
8. This is not the only answer to the question. There are ___ .
   the others
   others
   another
   Answerothers
9. Please give me ___ chance.
   other
   the other
   another
   Answeranother
10. He was a wonderful teacher. Everyone agreed it would be hard to find ___ like him.
    another
    other
    the other
    Answeranother

(C) 1997 Vera Mello

Almost, Almost All, Most of

Decide what goes into the blank ("Almost", "Almost All", or "Most of")
Then click the answer button to see the correct answer.

1. ___ people in the world want to lead a better life.
   AnswerAlmost all

2. ___ University students in Argentina need to study hard to pass their examinations.
   AnswerAlmost all

3. I like summer ___ the time, but January in Buenos Aires is really too hot!
   Answermost of

4. I ___ had a bad accident yesterday. I have to drive more carefully.
   Answeralmost

5. The cat ___ scratched my leg, but I shooed it away.
   Answeralmost

6. Are ___ Americans English speakers?
   Answeralmost all

7. I learned ___ my English by watching movies and listening to music.
   Answermost of

8. We had ___ arrived in the city when it started to snow.
   Answeralmost

9. "Did ___ you remember to bring extra water for our hike today?"
   Answermost of

10. Something terrible happened! I was flying in a plane and it ___ crashed!
    Answeralmost

Copyright (C) 1996 by Larry Davis

Ready for the Final Exam?

Hi there!

The term and 2010 are coming to an end, and to help you study and round off those topics that could be difficult to understand, we offer you a "virtual classroom". This lesson covers the main grammar issues and vocabulary areas that have been analyzed in class.

May you find the virtual class useful and hope you can have a great exam!

Kind regards,
Prof. Michael Scranton & Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Negative Prefixes

Choose the best alternative, then check if your answer is correct.

1. If you are ___, you shouldn't apply for this job.
   unexperienced
   inexperienced
   Answerinexperienced
2. Everybody thinks that John and his brother are ___ guys.
   unpleasant
   displeasant
   Answerunpleasant
3. It's quite ___ to please her.
   impossible
   unimpossible
   Answerimpossible
4. This was one of the most ___ conferences I've ever participated in.
   inorganized
   disorganized
   Answerdisorganized
5. John and Mary are ___ friends.
   unseparable
   inseparable
   Answerinseparable
6. Our society should punish ___ politicians.
   unhonest
   dishonest
   Answerdishonest
7. She was fired because she was ___.
   unefficient
   inefficient
   Answerinefficient
8. We couldn't understand why he made such ___ remarks.
   umpersonal
   impersonal
   Answerimpersonal
9. It's ___ to shout at people in the street.
   impolite
   unpolite
   Answerimpolite
10. That teacher feels awful when ___ visitors come to attend her class.
    inexpected
    unexpected
    Answerunexpected

(C) 1997 Vera Mello

Reported Speech

What did the teacher say?
(Reported Speech)

Click the answer button to see a possible answer.

1. Mr. Smith: "Are you a student?"
   "What did Mr. Smith say?"
   Answer"He asked if I was a student."

2. Ms. Washington: "What is your name?"
   "What did Ms. Washington say?"
   Answer"She asked me what my name was."

3. Teacher: "Stand up, please, Maurice!"
   "What did the teacher say?"
   Answer"The teacher told Maurice to stand up."

4. Mr. Brown: "Don't speak now, Melissa!"
   "What did Mr. Brown say?"
   Answer"He told Melissa not to speak."

5. Miss Claymore: "One month ago, I warned you to study for that test!"
   "What did the Miss Claymore say?"
   Answer"She said she warned us to study for that test."

6. Mr. Jones: "I will teach you how to do research on the Web."
   "What did the Mr. Jones say?"
   Answer"He said she he teach us how to do research on the Web."

Copyright 1998 by Luciana Mello

B or V?

B and V? - Minimal Pair Quiz

Click the answer button to see the answer.

1. The workmen piled all of the furniture into the moving ___.
   a. ban
   b. van
   Answerb
2. A ___ is a kind of wager or staking of money on the outcome of an event.
   a. bet
   b. vet
   Answera
3. We wish you a ___ merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
   a. berry
   b. very
   Answerb
4. Dracula transforms from a human being to a ___.
   a. bat
   b. vat
   Answera
5. A ___ in England is underwear but in Canada it is worn over a shirt.
   a. best
   b. vest
   Answerb
6. He lifted the Bride's ___ to giver her a kiss.
   a. bail
   b. veil
   Answerb
7. Don't rock the ___ if you don't want to get wet.
   a. boat
   b. vote
   Answera
8. It is possible to tell the wind direction by looking at the weather ___ on the roof of the house.
   a. vain
   b. vein
   c. vane
   d. bane
   Answerc
9. The area between two mountains is called a ___.
   a. valley
   b. Bali
   Answera
10. Most kitchen fans are attached to an air ___ that directs the smoke outside.
    a. vent
    b. bent
    Answera
11. As I ___ over, my pants split in the seat.
    a. vent
    b. bent
    Answerb
12. It is customary to ___ deeply to show respect in Japan.
    a. bow
    b. vow
    Answera
13. Dust ___ the surface of the coffee table.
    a. covered
    b. cupboard
    Answera
14. A feminist is not always a "women's ___".
    a. liver
    b. libber
    Answerb
15. ___ war was declared and the streets ran with blood.
    a. Civil
    b. Cybill
    Answera
16. Batman's ___ was the Joker.
    a. rival
    b. libel
    Answera
17. The road will ___ to the right and then go straight through the park.
    a. curve
    b. curb
    Answera
18. A ___ is more than a friend.
    a. lover
    b. lubber
    Answera
19. The symbol of peace is the ___.
    a. dove
    b. dub
    Answera

(C) 1998 Donna Tatsuki

Verbos irregulares

Hola,
han comenzado en sus cursos a analizar tiempos perfectos, y con ellos han llegados los verbos irregulares. Les acercamos un ejercicio para ver cuánto recuerdan de las 3 columnas de algunos de esos verbos. Suerte!
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Irregular Verbs

Think of the correct answer, then click on the answer button to see the correct answer.

go	went	gone
Answersit	Answersat	sat
sleep	Answerslept	Answerslept
Answerspeak	spoke	Answerspoken
Answerspeed	Answersped	sped
spend	Answerspent	Answerspent
Answerspread	spread	Answerspread
Answerstand	Answerstood	stood
steal	Answerstole	Answerstolen
Answerstrike	struck	Answerstruck
Answersweep	Answerswept	swept
swim	Answerswam	Answerswum
Answerswing	swung	Answerswung
Answertake	Answertook	taken
teach	Answertaught	Answertaught
Answertell	told	Answertold
Answerthink	Answerthought	thought
throw	Answerthrew	Answerthrown
Answerunderstand	understood	Answerunderstood
Answerwear	Answerwore	worn
write	Answerwrote	Answerwritten

(C) 1997 Charles Kelly

All miners are saved

One by one the miners who had been trapped underground for more than two months in Chile ascended to the surface, ending their subterranean captivity. The world watched, their nation cheered, their families wept.

Today, we invite you to watch this CNN 10-minute report on the rescued miners.

Enjoy, and celebrate life!

Transcription to the report.

Prof. Mariano Ignacio

Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Quiz - Fill in the blanks with the best of your English!

Montgomery Bus Boycott

Click the buttons to see the hidden answers.

Rosa Parks worked as a ___seamstress. Like all Negroes in 1955, she was supposed to ride in the ___back of the bus. One day, she refused to get out of her seat to let a ___white man sit down in her row. She was arrested by a policeman and taken to ___jail. As a result, the Montgomery Bus ___Boycott began. People got to work, not by riding the bus, but by walking, riding mules, or by riding in ___pools. Martin Luther King helped to ___organize the boycott. He believed in ___non-violence. Rosa Parks was simply ___tired of being treated badly because of the color of her skin. Rosa ___Parks is still alive today and is 86 years old. Today it is illegal to have ___segregated buses.

Helado de Dulce de Leche according to The New York Times

Spring days are coming ahead, and with them the helado de dulce de leche pops back in our lives.

Read what The New York Times thinks of of Argentina's favourite flavours when it comes to ice cream!

Buenos Aires: National Treasure in a Cone

Saludos,
and let's go to your favourite ice cream parlor to grab a cucurucho filled with creamy dulce de leche!
Prof. Mariano Ignacio

Conjunctions

Hola a todos!

una conjunción es una palabra o un conjunto de palabras que enlazan oraciones o sub-oraciones.

Podemos agrupar las conjunciones en COORDINATIVAS y SUBORDINATIVAS, entendiendo por coordinativas aquéllas que unen palabras u oraciones de la misma categoría y subordinativas, las que unen una oración principal y una subordinada.

CONJUNCIONES COORDINATIVAS

and, y /now, ahora bien /but, pero /still, no obstante /yet, sin embargo /only, sólo que /
while, mientras / so, así que / so then, por tanto / for, pues / either... or..., o... o... / neither... nor..., ni... ni... / however, no obstante / therefore, por lo tanto / nevertheless, sin embargo

CONJUNCIONES SUBORDINATIVAS

that, que / because of, debido a / since, ya que, puesto que / as, pues, como / so that, a fin de que /
lest, para (que) no / if, si / unless, a menos que although, though, aunque / while, en tanto que /
until, hasta que / as if, as though, como si / when, cuando / why, por que /
in order that, para, a fin de que / whether... or, si... o

Y después de un poco de TEORÍA... manos a la obra!

Conjunctions

Click the answer buttons to see the answers.

1. Do you think this is something ___ can be learned?
   a. who
   b. that
   c. X (the conjunction can be omitted)
   Answerb
2. Don't go out ___ you've finished your work.
   a. as
   b. while
   c. until
   Answerc
3. Make sure you close all the windows ___ it starts to rain.
   a. after
   b. before
   c. for
   Answerb
4. I think I know ___ he left the job.
   a. why
   b. until
   c. where
   Answera
5. ___ I had known how much I would disappoint him, I woudn't have done it.
   a. Whether
   b. When
   c. If
   Answerc
6. ___ you see me, get in the car.
   a. As soon as
   b. While
   c. Whether
   Answera
7. My friend John, ___ lives in California, has a car with a New York license.
   a. whose
   b. who
   c. that
   Answerb
8. It's usually quite simple to cross the border between the USA and Canada ___ these two countries have friendly relations.
   a. yet
   b. and
   c. because
   Answerc
9. ___ a university professor returns from a sabbatical leave, he should be better qualified.
   a. Until
   b. When
   c. Even though
   Answerb
10. She's ___ a snobbish person ___ nobody likes to be with her.
    a. such...that
    b. such...as
    c. so...that

Articles: a, an, the or... nothing!

Articles - Click the answer button to see the answer.

1. Are you shopping for ___ health club to join so you can get in shape?
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answera
2. Shop wisely! You could end up choosing ___ wrong club and losing more money than pounds.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerc
3. You may find out too late that ___ health clubs aren't for you.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerd
4. ___ San Diego fitness experts recommend thoroughly checking out several health clubs before you join one.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerd
5. First, know what you want and need in ___ fitness facility, and don't pay for what you'll never use.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answera
6. If you only want exercise classes, ___ exercise studio without weight machines and locker rooms may work for you.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerb
7. If you're looking for ___ place to only do bodybuilding, you'll be happy in a basic gym.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answera
8. You may be in ___ market for a full-service health club; then, make sure it offers lots of activities.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerc
9. Look for a place near your house, and check out ___ exercise instructors and personal trainers.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerc
10. They should be educated in physical education or certified by ___ organization such as the American Council on exercise.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerb
11. Certified instructors have at least some knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, injury prevention and ___ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerd
12. You should evaluate ___ equipment and make sure fitness machines are modern and in working order.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerc
13. Try to talk to other members of the club. Find out what they believe are ___ advantages and disadvantages there.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerc
14. Look in ___ locker room, workout room, and shower--everywhere should be clean.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerc
15. ___ locker room sanitation is usually a good indication of how clean other areas are.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerd
16. Finally, before you sign ___ agreement to join, read the contract carefully.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerb

Copyright (C) 1999 by Colleen Weldele

New Orleans after Katrina...

Dear all,

Five years after Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans, Louisiana, the city's mayor says its recovery, slowed by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, will take at least another five years.

Mayor Mitch Landrieu reported Thursday on the city's progress as it continues to deal with the effects of Katrina and the BP oil spill. Both events, he said, brought the coast "to its knees."

Today, we bring you a report on how the city is recovering. May you find it useful... and challenging!

Exercise to be downloaded (answers included)

Kind regards,

Prof. Mariano Ignacio

Centro Univ. de Idiomas

CNN Student News

div>Dear people,

CNN Student News is a ten-minute, commercial-free, daily news program for middle and high school students in the US produced by the journalists and educators at CNN. This award-winning show and its companion Web site are available free of charge throughout the school year.

As classes resumed in the US last week, the program is back on the air

On today's show:

* As combat operations come close to an end, what's next for the U.S. forces remaining in Iraq?

* Why are government officials discussing the safety of seafood from the Gulf?

* Should schools adjust their start times to help students get more sleep?

* Explore the answers in this Friday edition of CNN Student News.

* Plus, watch what happens when a group of penguins experience a butterfly effect.

SHOW'S TRANSCRIPTION

May you enjoy the show, and our classes at CUI.

Prof. Mariano Ignacio

Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Total English - Revisión de las Unidades

Hola a todos!

El cuatrimestre ya está finalizando, y queremos que el proceso de exámenes sea un tiempo de evaluación objetivo y a la vez personal. Objetivo, cuando todos ustedes alumnos rinden sus exámenenes en los que se evalúa el progreso y los contenidos adquiridos. Y personal, cuando son ustedes mismos quienes miden y ven su propio progreso. Es por eso que hoy les acercamos un examen unidad por unidad, para que hagan una evaluación personal antes del examen. Pero... es importante que NO los realicen como un ejercicio más, sino como el resultado del estudio previo. Hagan los ejercicios del Workbook, trabajen con el CD-ROM -tiene muy buena ejercitación y explicaciones claras y concisas-. Y recién después, realicen estos "exámenes" de práctica.
Que les resulte de utilidad y que los exámenes finales sean un tiempo de cosechar el trabajo del cuatrimestre.

Unidad 1 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 2 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 3 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 4 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 5 -examen y respuestas-


Saludos,
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Argentinians in London

Hi there!

A bonus track video clip this weekend! CNN visited a London bar where Argentine fans were watching the World Cup match between Argentina and Greece. Peek inside!
Have a look at Argentinians in London as they enjoy a football match as much as we do... but in English!

Cheers!
Mariano

Travel with Val

Dear all,
travelling for pleasure is one of the most energizing experiences!
This week, summer holidays are starting in the US. And, if any of you is planning a trip to New York City we suggest a formidable and impressive tour to celebrate their Independence.
Here you will find the exercise that we have prepared for you all, and below you will find the video to solve the activities.




Enjoy it and may you have a good weekend!

Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

A Theatre Programme? That's a Playbill!

Dear all,

Playbill is a monthly U.S. magazine for theatregoers. Although there is a subscription issue available for home delivery, most Playbills are printed for particular shows to be distributed at the door. Articles within the Playbills change monthly to reflect new shows and artists performing in plays, musicals or special attractions; this wraparound section is the same for all Playbills across all venues at any given time. Within this wraparound, Playbills contain a cast list, cast photos, cast biographies, song lists and who performs the songs (if a musical), and a list of scenes for the particular show.

In this week's edition of our Blog, we bring you a report by NY1's Roma Torre on how the "programme" gets to the Theatres. The idea is to relax for a while, as you watch the report and practise your listening skills.
In case there are words you do not understand, we provide you with the TRANSCRIPT TO THE CLIP.



Kind regards,
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

CNN Student News - Loads of activities to improve your listening comprehension skills!

Dear all,
today we bring you a series of activities for you to improve your listening comprehension skills. It's a 10-minute program aired on CNN on May 24th, 2010. So, the pieces of news you'll be working with are relatively recent.
Hope you find the exercises both interesting and useful!

EXERCISE (answers included)




Kind regards,
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

2010: Year of the Bicentennial

2010 is an important year of bicentennial celebrations in the Americas. Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico all commemorate 200 years of independence.

Following is the video message and transcript of Secretary Clinton on "Year of the Bicentennial":



This year, people across our hemisphere will celebrate the “Year of the Bicentennial.” Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico are marking 200 years of independence. All of us across the Americas are joining together to honor our shared history and the values of democracy, diversity, and tolerance that form our common heritage.

In the last year, our hemisphere has been challenged -- from Honduras to Haiti to Chile. And our ability to respond to these crises as a community has been tested. But we have met these challenges together, with faith in our institutions, confidence in our values, and compassion for our friends and neighbors.

We must strive to carry that same spirit of cooperation beyond times of crisis in order to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities facing the people of the Americas. There is so much we can learn from each other and so much we can accomplish together. We can encourage broad-based prosperity, champion democracy and human rights, and ensure that every child born in the Americas has the opportunity to fulfill his or her God-given potential.

This “Year of the Bicentennial” is a time to honor our past while we look to the future -- as we continue on our common journey to create better lives for our citizens and even stronger ties between our nations. On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, congratulations and best wishes.

Toronto's Spa Train: The Road to Relaxation

Dear all,
in Unit 3 you must be working already (or may well be about to) on the analysis of some Top Cities (page 38 - Total English.)
Today we offer you a short report on a Spa Train in Canada.
This is the video for you to watch, and below you will find the transcription just in case you find some words difficult to understand either because of their meaning or their pronunciation.
And now... sit back, relax and enjoy the video clip!

Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

______________________________

City life doesn't have to be so stressful, especially if you take a particularly relaxing excursion from Toronto. Canada's largest city is like the Big Apple on Prozac, as every day in Toronto feels like New York on the weekend -- relatively quiet, civilized, and manageable.

It's no wonder Toronto offers a getaway that can help mellow you out even more, on a fast track to total relaxation onboard Via Rail's Spa Train.

The Spa Train is an escape within a couple hours' ride that takes you to any of a number of Ontario train stations where a shuttle whisks you off to your choice of 15 spas in the area.

One of the areas with a high density of spas is the Niagara Falls region. It is very close to beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, a town designated as a National Historic Site. These spa in the vicinity of several wineries feature vinotherapy.

The 100 Fountain Spa, at Vintage Hotel's historic Pillar and Post, offers an 80-minute "Purple Feet Pedicure," using locally-harvested wine-based products that might put your tootsies over the legal limit.

Most of the spas are associated with a hotel, so besides treatments, packages can include accommodations and meals along with return transfer to the train station.

The Spa Train package at Pillar and Post starts at $300 per person based on the exchange rate at press time. It includes room for one night in one of three Vintage hotels, roundtrip train tickets from Toronto to Niagara as well as hotel transfers, plus a $100 Spa credit per person. This is based on double occupancy through April 30.

¡Empezamos!

Hola a todos!

En esta primera entrega de nuestra práctica permanente on line queremos acercarles un ejercicio para que practiquen elementos del idioma con los que probablemente ya estén familiarizados o conozcan. Y además les queremos dejar un cuento de O. Henry, escritor, periodista y cuentista estadounidense a quien se le considera uno de los maestros del relato breve. Su admirable tratamiento de los finales narrativos sorpresivos popularizó en lengua inglesa la expresión “un final a lo O. Henry”.

El ejercicio incluye las respuestas, en la última hoja. Luego del ejercicio, podrán ver un video corto que resume en 2 minutos y medio el informe que habrán trabajado.
El cuento además de poder leerlo, podrán escucharlo narrado por una periodista estadounidense llamada Barbra Klein.
Sean curiosos, exploren, y anímense a equivocarse. De los errores, aprendemos más que de los libros.

Suerte y a trabajar, entonces!

EJERCICIO (Schools in Haiti are rebuilt) - Descargar en PDF






Short Story - "The Exact Science of Matrimony" by O. Henry - Descargar en PDF


Que tengan una buena semana!
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

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Primer Cuatrimestre 2010

Hola y bienvenidos al Primer Cuatrimestre!

A partir de la última semana de abril volveremos a actualizar quincenalmente los Blogs del Centro Universitario de Idiomas.
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Ambas acciones son fáciles de realizar, y deben ser hechas personalmente.

Esperamos contarte entre nuestros alumnos que siguen apostando a continuar capacitándose para hablar y disfrutar de más Inglés.

Muchas gracias!
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Universitario de Idiomas