Thursday, June 10, 2010

Job Interview

Question 1:
Explain to us, as best you can, why you have applied for a position in our company.
a. I am very interested in the field your company is in.
b. I need the money.
c. Your company has a very good reputation.
d. Yours is the only company that has offered me an interview.
Question 2:
Why do you think you might like to work for our company?
a. Good pay.
b. Famous.
c. Good training.
d. I've always wanted to work in this field, and your company is one of the leaders in this field.
e. I've wanted to work for you since your representative gave a career talk on campus, and gave me a very good image of your organisation.
Question 3:
What do you know about our company?
a. Famous.
b. Your annual report describes you as...
c. My friends in the field say that your company is...
Question 4:
What do you know about the type of work we expect from you?
a. What it says in the job advertisement.
b. Well at first I'd expect to... Then later, hopefully I will be promoted and I will...
c. I'd expect to carry out the functions of the post, and be creative and a good team member.
Question 5:
In what way do you feel our company will help you to use your abilities fully?
a. I think I will be able to use my inter-personal skills as a team member...
b. I think I will be able to put into practice the skills I learned at University.
c. I'm afraid I'm not clear on what exactly your company offers its employees in this area.
Question 6:
Have you any experience of this type of work?
a. No.
b. Well, from my summer working experience I have teamwork and organisational skills.
c. No, but I'm sure I will pick up the job very quickly.
Question 7:
What do you think determines an employees' progress in a company such as ours?
a. Company politics and relationships.
b. Interpersonal and technical skills.
c. Experience.
Question 8:
What qualities do you think the job requires?
a. The qualities that I have learned in my university career, for example...
b. I'm not sure.
c. The qualities that you mentioned in the job advertisement...
Question 9:
What qualities would you expect of persons working as a team?
a. Co-operativeness and enthusiasm.
b. Team work.
c. Obedience.
Question 10:
We have several applicants for this position. Why do you think you are the person we should choose?
a. I don't know the other candidates, so I can't answer that question.
b. I have no idea, but I'm sure I'd work hard.
c. I have the abilities, qualities and experience that you requested in your job advert, for example...
Question 11:
How are your studies at the Polytechnic University related to this job?
a. Well, they weren't really relevant, but I'm sure I can pick up the job quickly.
b. Several of my courses were directly relevant to this job; for example...
c. In fact, I want to change my career because I'm bored with doing the things I did on my course.
Question 12:
Why did you choose your course as your field of study?
a. I chose the course because it would prepare me for this field, and I believe that this field suits my personality and strengths, for example...
b. It wasn't my first choice.
c. My teacher and career counselor recommended it .
Question 13:
What projects have you worked on?
a. I did a final year project called...
b. We did a lot of project work. The one I remember best was called... It was the best one because...
Question 14:
Could you tell us something about yourself?
a. I believe that I am a well-qualified, experienced person with abilities that suit your needs, for example...
b. Well, as you can see from my resume...
c. I'm the perfect employee you are looking for, you shouldn't miss this chance to employ me.
Question 15:
I see you have done some voluntary work. What did you learn from that?
a. I learned to be caring and compassionate, and to look after those less fortunate than myself.
b. I learned responsibility and leadership, for example...
c. I learned to be a better Christian from watching my colleagues and superiors.
Question 16:
What do you do in your spare time?
a. I sleep, listen to music and read books.
b. I enjoy cycling and wind-surfing.
c. I enjoy team sports such as basketball and volleyball, and I am the secretary of my department's student society.
Question 17:
How do you see your career developing?
a. After a few years of gaining experience in the company and furthering my professional qualifications I'd like to put my experience and skills to use in management.
b. I aim to be promoted within two years, lead a team, and, when I have enough experience in the field, I will start my own company.
c. Well, I expect that after a few years management will promote me when they think that I am ready.
Question 18:
Do you have any particular strengths or weaknesses?
a. I think I'm good at...
b. I think I'm good at... As for weaknesses, my Chinese typing speed isn't very good, and I'm studying to improve it.
c. I'm good at... On the other hand I'm a little bit lazy.
d. Sometimes I'm too hard-working and I put myself under too much pressure to make things perfect.
Question 19:
What exactly do you know about dealing with subordinates who create a bad atmosphere in your team?
a. I would fire or transfer that subordinate.
b. I would talk to him or her to try to find out the problem.
c. I would first give him a verbal warning, and then go on to disciplinary procedures if necessary.
Question 20:
What were the benefits of your summer work?
a. Money.
b. There were no benefits, I just did a very low level job.
c. I learned what it's like to be an employee, how to work in a team, the procedures used by companies, and all the little things that make life in the workplace so different from life as a student.

One more of Curriculum Vitae!!!

COMPANY OR
EMPLOYER NAME: COCACOLA COMPANY POSITION APPLIED FOR: ___MECHANIC SISTEM_
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION APPLICANT TELEPHONE:15709083
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:06071992
YOUR NAME:_BECERRIL_ _GOMEZ______ DAFTANA
LAST MIDDLE FIRST
ADRRES: ARE YOU LEGALLY ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE USA ?
JUAN DIEGO 45 ST. __ YES NO (IF YES, VERIFICATION WILL BE REQUIERED )
__SN. ILDEFONSO MEXICO__ I AM SEEKING A PERMANENT POSITION: YES NO
______________________ IF NECESSARY FOR THE JOB I AM ABLE TO :

ARE YOU ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS WORK (WHICH SHIFTS)? SELECT:__YES______
OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS? WORK(OVERTIME) SELECT:__YES______

YES NO PROVIDE A VALID ALASKA DRIVERS LICENSE? SELECT:_YES__

IF NECESSARY FOR THE JOB, ARE YOU OVER (PLEASE MARK ONE) 14_ 15_ 16_ 18X 19_ 21_
I WILL BE ABLE TO REPORT TO WORK 2 DAYS AFTER BEING NOTIFIED THAT I AM HIRED

HIGH SCHOOL :ENAZ 3 GENERAL GRADUATE
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY EBC 4 SOCIAL DEGREE
BUSINESS/TECHNICAL
OTHER
EDUCATION:
YRS COMPLETED FIELD OF STUDY GRADUATE OR DEGREE

MILITARY SERVICE: YES NO
DUTY/SPECIALIZED TRAINING:NO_______________________________________________________.
REFERENCES: LIST TWO PERSONAL REFERENCES WHO ARE NOT RELATIVES OR FORMER SUPERVISORS
MARIPOSA CORAZON RAZON FERNANDEZ 66 58277669 STUDENT 3
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE OCUPATION YEARS KNOWN

NEPOMUSENO CARACOL FELIZ av. Artico 45 58256342______salesman 3 _
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE OCUPATION YEARS KNOWN
EMPLOYMENT : LIST LAS EMPLOYMENT FIRST INCLUDE SUMMER OF TEMPORARY JOBS. BE SURE ALL YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EMPLOYERS RELATED TO THIS JOB ARE LISTED HERE,IN THE SUMMARY (FOLLOWING THIS SECTION),OR USE AN EXTRA SHEET OF PAPER IF NECESSARY
EMPLOYER NAME AND ADRESS
CASASISTENCIA IAP
SANTA ANITA ST MEX
NUEVO

POSITION TITLE/DUTIES SKILLS
ASISTENT
SUPERVISOR´S NAME: THELEPHONE
BANDA MARTIN 5523200026
DATES EMPLOYED
FROM TO
2000 2007
REASSON FOR LEAVING
I CHANGE THE JOB

Curriculum Vitae II!!!

BECERRO GLORY PANFILA ANASTACIA
27 RAMON CERDA * TUYEWALCO 54650
HOME: 16602808 CELL: 5556724449
Email: zero766_stacion@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
• Accomplished career demonstrating consistent success as an Educator at the Kinder Garden education level.
• Seasoned in conceiving and building programs from the ground up through proven competencies in grant writing, project and program management, and staff development and empowerment.
• Extensive background of developing and implementing special programs for at-risk and special needs students, racially and ethnically diverse populations, and second-language learners.
• Effective communicator with excellent planning and organizational.
EDUCATION:
• High School in EPOAN
• Junior High School in Scholar Center Anglo Mexicano
• Elementary School in Scholar Center Anglo Mexicano
• Kinder Garden in Scholar Center Anglo Mexicano and “Pinocho”
• English language in Harmon Hall
ACADEMY HONORS AND AWARDS:
• Certifies that has successfully completed the bilingual elementary school.
• Certifies that has successfully completed the bilingual junior high school.
• Diploma at elementary school.
• Diploma at junior high school
• Certifies that has successfully completed the computation course.

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Example of Curriculum Vitae!!!

PEREZ RODRIGUEZ JUAN
45 Flores Magón
Tampa, FL 36598
(305) 458-1010
perojonh@hotmail.com
Objective
An entry-level junior bookkeeping position in a leader company of the area
Education
1995-1998: Jefferson College,Washington. Diploma in Administration. Minor la finance. A-plus average.
Employment
1996-1998: Bookkeeper for Student Association-Introduced new ledger sheets and balance entries. Increased current assets by 15%.

2003-2005: Newspaper delivery boy. Responsible for 75 customers, all satisfied.

Awards
1997: Winner of Young Junior Executive award for efforts in managing a company for a week.
Activities
1988: Chess competition, third place out of 60

















Ann Morrison Smith
401 Albert Street
Tampa, FL 36598
(305) 458-1010
annmarrisonsmith@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE

Administrative secretary in a large office.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Self-taught how to use PS computer. Volunteer secretarial work for Co-op. Wrote and typed monthly minutes of meetings. (1980)
Active member of Parents Association. Responsible for designing, writing and editing 12-page safety booklet for elementary school children. Coordinated women's yearly golf tournament.
Wrote and sent memos, collected funds and managed 8 volunteers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Word processing: Word Perfect,Ventura.
Imping (60 wpm)
Clerical
Bilingual

EXPERIENCE
W. Accountants. (1975-78). Receptionist and clerical work. Like New Clothing. (1974-75). Part-time general office work

EDUCATION
Manpower Center (1988). Professional secretarial course. Word processing, computer science, administration, typing, steno.
John A. MacDonald High School (1975). Graduated "with distinction."

Excellent references available

What is curriculum???

Etymology and Spellings
Curriculum vitae is loosely translated as [the] course of [my] life . Curriculum vitae is loosely translated as [the] course of [my] life. A shorter alternative is simply vita , the Latin for "life". A short alternative is Simply vita, the Latin for "life." The plural of curriculum vitæ is formed following Latin rules of grammar as curricula vitæ (meaning "courses of life") — not curriculum vita (which is ungrammatical). The plural of curriculum vitae is Latin Formed Following rules of grammar as curricula vitae (meaning "courses of life") - not resume (Which is ungrammatical). The form vitæ is the singular genitive of vita , and so is translated "of life". The Vitae form is the singular genitive of vita, and so is translated "of life." In current usage curriculum is less marked as a foreign loanword , and so the plural of curriculum on its own is sometimes written as "curriculums", rather than the traditional curricula ; nevertheless, the phrase "curriculums vita " is avoided, because vita remains strongly marked as a foreign loanword. In current usage is less curriculum Marked as a foreign loanword , and so the plural of curriculum is on Its Own Sometimes Written as "curriculum" Rather Than the traditional curriculum; nevertheless, the phrase "curriculum vita" is AVOIDED, vita Because Remains Strongly marked as a U.S. foreign loanword.
A standard British CV Typically is limited to two pages of size A4 paper and includes the Following Generally points.
• Personal details at the top, such as name in bold type, address, contact numbers and, if the subject has one, an e-mail address. Personal details at the top, Such as name in bold type, address, contact numbers and, if the subject has one, an e-mail address. Photos are not required at all, unless requested. Photos Are Not required at all, unless are requested. Modern CVs are more flexible. Modern CVs are more flexible.
• A personal profile or career objective, instead of being written in either the first or the third person as commonly occurs, should be an impersonal statement, being a short paragraph about the job seeker. A personal profile or career Objective, INSTEAD of Being Written in Either the first or the third person as Commonly Occurs, should be an impersonal statement, Being a short paragraph about the job seeker. This should be purely factual, and subjective statements about the writer's qualities such as "enthusiastic", "highly motivated", are allowable in so far as the objective is to convince the reader of the desirability of arranging an interview. This should be Purely factual, and subjective statements about the writer's Qualities Such as "enthusiastic," "highly motivated", are Allow In so far as the Objective is to convinces the reader of the desirability of Arranging an interview. Buzzwords should be avoided, and focus should be placed on the individuals unique abilities which sets them apart from other job applicants. Buzzwords should be AVOIDED, and focus should be on the Individuals Placed Abilities unique sets them apart from Which Other Job Applicants.
• A bulleted list of the job seeker's key skills or professional assets alone is somewhat unsophisticated. A bulleted list of the job seeker's key skills or professional assets Somewhat alone is unsophisticated.
• A reverse chronological list of the job seeker's educational qualifications and work experience, including his or her current role. A reverse Chronological list of the job seeker's Educational Qualifications and work experience, Including his or her current role. The CV may account for the writer's entire career history, recent jobs only, or those jobs relevant to the job being sought. The CV May account for the writer's Entire career history, Recent jobs only, or to Those Relevant jobs Being Sought the job. The career history section should describe achievements rather than duties. The career history section should describe Achievements Rather Than Duties. The early career can these days be lumped together in a short summary but recent jobs should illustrate concept, planning, achievement, roles. The early career These Days Can be lumped together in a short summary But jobs should Illustrate Recent concept, planning, achievement, roles.
• A reverse chronological list of the job seeker's education or training , including a list of his or her qualifications such as his or her academic qualifications ( GCSEs , A-Levels , Highers , degrees etc.) and his or her professional qualifications ( NVQs and memberships of professional organizations etc.). A reverse Chronological list of the job seeker's education or training , Including a list of his or her Qualifications Such as his or her academic Qualifications ( GCSEs , A-Levels , Highers , degrees etc..) and his or her professional Qualifications ( NVQs and memberships Organizations of professional etc.). If the job seeker has just left the place of education, the work experience and education are reversed. If the job seeker has just left the place of Education, the Education and work experience are reversed.
• Date of birth, gender if you have an ambiguous first name, whether you have a driving license used to be standard - but nothing is required and you should not waste space on trivia. Date of birth, gender if You Have an ambiguous first name, Whether You Have a driving license standard Used to Be - But nothing is required and you should Not waste space on trivia. An employer requesting date of birth and gender needlessly could find itself on the losing side of recent anti-discrimination legislation . An employer Requesting date of birth and gender needlessly Could Find Itself on the losing side of Recent anti-discrimination Legislation .
• The job seeker's hobbies and interests (optional) if directly connected with the job seeker's career and/or employment. The job seeker's hobbies and Interests (optional) if connected directly with the job seeker's career and / or Employment.
There are certain faux pas for CVs: There are Un certain faux pas for CVs:
• The CV being longer than two full sheets of paper. The CV Than Being longer two full sheets of paper. (This rule does not apply to academic positions, for which the CV normally includes a complete list of publications and major conference papers. CVs for positions in postsecondary teaching, research, and academic administration may be of any length.) (This rule does Not Apply to academic positions, for the CV Normally Which includes a complete list of major publications and conference papers. Resumes for teaching positions in postsecondary, research, and academic administration May be of Any length.)
• Writing anything pejorative about other persons or businesses. Writing anything pejorative about Other persons or business.
• Implying skills which one does not have. Implying skills Which One Does Not have.
As with résumés, CVs are subject to recruiting fads. As with résumés, CVs are subject to recruiting Fads. For example, For example,
• In German-speaking countries, a picture was a mandatory adjunct to the CV for a long time. In German-speaking countries, a picture Was a mandatory Adjunct to the CV for a long time.
• Indian employers prefer lengthy résumés. Employers prefer Indian lengthy résumés.
• Including a photograph of the applicant is strongly discouraged in the US as it would suggest that an employer would discriminate on the basis of a person's appearance — age , race , sex , attractiveness , or the like. Including a photograph of the Applicant is Strongly discouraged in the U.S. as it would an employer Suggest That would discriminant on the basis of a person's Appearance - age , race , sex , Attractiveness , or the like. The theatre and modeling industries are exceptions, where it is expected that résumés will include photographs; actors refer to such photos as head shots . The theater and modeling industries are exceptions, Where It Is Expected That résumés will include photographs, actors Such Refer to photos as head shots .
• In Korea, résumés always include a picture of the applicant, and other information, such as religion, Resident registration number (South Korea) , family information, military information (for men), and other information often regarded as personal information in the West. In Korea, résumés Always include a picture of the Applicant, and Other information, Such as religion, Resident registration number (South Korea) , family information, military information (for men), and Other information as personal information Often Regarded in the West.
• When listing non-academic employment in the US, the newest entries generally come first (reverse chronological). When listing non-academic Employment in the U.S., the Generally newest entries come first (Reverse Chronological).
• The use of an "objective statement" at the top of the document (such as "Looking for an entry-level position in stores") was strongly encouraged in the US during the mid-1990s but fell out of favor by the late-1990s. The use of an "Objective Statement" at the top of the document (Such as "Looking for an entry-level position in stores") Was Strongly Encourage in the U.S. During the mid-1990s But Fell out of favor by the late-1990s . However, with the avalanche of résumés distributed via the Internet since the late 1990s, an "objective" and/or "skills summary" statement has become more common to help recruiters quickly determine the applicant's suitability. However, with the avalanche of résumés in distributed via the Internet Since the late 1990s, an "Objective" and / or "skills summary" statement has Become more common to help recruiters Quickly determine the Applicant's suitability. It is not prevalent elsewhere. It Is Not Prevalent elsewhere.
• In the 1980s and early 1990s in the US, the trend was to not allow a résumé to exceed one page in length. In the 1980s and early 1990s in the U.S., the trend Was to not allowed to Exceed résumé to one page in length. In the late 1990s, this restriction fell out of vogue, with two- or even three-page résumés becoming common. In the late 1990s, this restriction Fell out of vogue, Even with two-or three-page résumés Becoming common.
• In Canada, by Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms , applicants may refuse to put down race, national or ethnic origin, colour, sex, age or mental or physical disability on the résumé even if the employer instructed the applicants to do so. In Canada, by Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms , May Applicants refuse to put down race, national or ethnic origin, color, sex, age or mental or physical disability on the résumé Even if the employer instructer the Applicants to do so.

Comparative or Active???

Check the exercises and try to check

Active or Passive? - Exercise 1
Correct. Well done.
Your score: 90%.
They listen to music. Active Right.
She is reading an e-mail. Active Right.
These cars are produced in Japan. Passive Right.
Alan teaches Geography. Active Right.
German is spoken in Austria. Passive Right.
Lots of houses were destroyed by the earthquake. Passive Right.
Henry Ford invented the assembly line. Active Right.
The bus driver was hurt. Passive Right.
You should open your workbooks. Active Right.
Houses have been built. Passive Right.



Correct. Well done.
Your score: 90%.

Boys like to play soccer. Active Right.
This room has been painted blue. Passive Right.
Cricket is played in Australia. Passive Right.
I am given a book. Passive Right.
We have lost our keys. Active Right.
You might see dolphins here. Active Right.
The report must be completed by next Friday. Passive Right.
They were singing a song. Active Right.
A letter was written to her. Passive Right.
The bike is being repaired. Passive Right.
Check

You answered 10 tasks out of 10 correctly.
That's 100%. Your results:
1) Julia rescued three cats.
Three cats were rescued.
2) The students handed in the reports.
The reports were handed in.
3) Maria crashed into the blue car.
The blue car was crashed into.
4) Alex learned the poem.
The poem was learned.
5) Steven has forgotten the book.
The book has been forgotten.
6) The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.
The DVD recorder has not been repaired.
7) They play handball.
Handball is played.
8) Sue puts the rucksack on the floor.
The rucksack is put on the floor.
9) The girls had lost the match.
The match had been lost.
10) The teacher is not going to open the window.
The window is not going to be opened.

You answered 10 tasks out of 10 correctly.
That's 100%. Your results:
1) The words are explained by the teacher today.
2) We were sent a letter the day before yesterday.
3) This car will not be stolen. It's too old.
4) This street has already been closed because of snow.
5) A new restaurant will be opened next week.
6) He was invited to the party yesterday.
7) The blue box cannot be seen.
8) I was given the book by my friend last Sunday.
9) The dishes have not been washed by my little brother.
10) I will not be asked by Robert.

Comparatives!!!

¡COMPARATIVES.
big bigger
small smaller
Cold colder
Dangerous More dangerous
Exciting More exciting
Expensive More expensive
Cheap Cheaper
populated More populated
Long Longer
old Older
heavy heavier

WEATHER FORECAST
sunny sunnier The sunniest
Stormy StormierThe stormiest
Windy windier The windiest
Cold Colder The coldest
Wet wetter The wettest
Cloudy CloudierThe cloudiest
Hot Hotter The hottest
Dry drier The driest

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Paris Paris Paris Paris

Paris-France

Paris is the capital and largest city of France. It is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region (or Paris Region, French: Région parisienne). The city of Paris, within its administrative limits largely unchanged since 1860, has an estimated population of 2,203,817 (January 2006), but the Paris aire urbaine (or metropolitan area) has a population of 11,769,433 (January 2006), and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe.

An important settlement for more than two millennia, Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.

Paris and the Paris Region, with €552.7 billion (US$813.4 billion) in 2008, produces more than a quarter of the gross domestic product (GDP) of France. According to 2007 estimates, the Paris urban agglomeration is Europe's biggest city economy and the sixth largest in the world. The Paris Region hosts 38 of the Fortune Global 500 companies in several business districts, notably La Défense, the largest purpose-built business district in Europe. Paris also hosts many international organizations such as UNESCO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the informal Paris Club. According to the latest survey from Economist Intelligence Unit in 2010, Paris is the world's most expensive city to live in.

Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The Paris region receives 45 million tourists annually, 60% of whom are foreign visitors. The city and region contain numerous iconic landmarks, world-famous institutions and popular parks.




What is the capital of France?

Where is Paris?

Which is the largest metropolitan area of Paris?

how much did Paris produced in gross domestic product in 2008?

Which place does Paris have in the economy in Europe?

Which place does Paris have in the economy in the world?

What is the city most popular tourist in Europe?

How many tourists does Paris receive every year?

How many percent are foreign visitors?

What does Paris contain?

Which international organization does Paris have?
The bigben

In that link you can read and contest the answers, that is a text for you

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Song!!!

HURT

In this like you found the song where you can complete the next lyrics

I hurt _______ today
To see if I still feel
I _______ on the pain
The only thing that's real
The needle ______ a hold
The old familiar sting
Try to ____ it all away
But I remember everything

Chorus:
What have ___ become
My sweetest friend
Everyone I know _______away
In the end

And you could have it all
My ______ of dirt

I will let you down
I will make you _______

I wear this crown of thorns
Upon my liar's _______
Full of broken thoughts
I cannot ________
Beneath the stains of time
The _______ disappear
You are someone else
I am still right _______

Chorus

I will let you ________
I will make you hurt
If I could ______ __________

A million ________ away
I would keep myself
I would find a way

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Third Activity

Hi!

Go to the next link and make the activities:

http://www.saberingles.com.ar/reading/big-ben.html

1. Read the text
2. Each integrant of the team has to answer the test alone and print his o her score.
3. Print the reading
4. Each team has to invastigate an other important symbol like (Big Ben).
5. Each team has to make a small writing ( one sheet) of the important symbol and make 5 questions about the information.
6. Bring the material to class.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Second Activity!!!

Hi:

Go to the link and check the next videos:

Adjetives

Weather

Now do the next tasks:

1. Make a chart with the most important informartion in each video. (two charts)
2. Look for two activities in internet that practice the grammar shown in videos.
3. Each team has to bring class these activities in order to share them with others teams in class.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Team DETMS!!!


The picture is of the team, but one member doesn´t appear in the photo and two people aren´t team!!!

INFORMATION AND HISTORY!!!

Now I add a few pages in which information may note on the independence of the Mexican Republic.
Mexican Independence
Mexican Independence Movement
History of Mexican Independence

2010 ROUTE!!!

In these links you will find buildings and places that are present in the 2010 Mexico route.
GuideMexico
Mexico´s Bicentennial
INAH
Route 2010

ANSWERS TO THE CROSSWWORD!!!

In these paragraphs you will find the answers in the puzzle above, read them to be able to solve it.


MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE
The stage for the upheaval and dissatisfaction that gave rise to Mexican independence was set by political and economic changes in Europe and its American colonies of the late 18th and 19th centuries. The French revolution and Napoleonic wars diverted attention of Spain from its colonies leaving a vacuum and increasing dissatisfaction and desire for local government. The forced removal of Ferdinand VII from the Spanish thrown and his replacement by Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother presented opportunity for Mexican intelligentsia to promote independence in the name of the legitimate Spanish king. From its inception the colonial government of New Spain was dominated by Spanish born Peninsulares or Guachapins, who held most leadership positions in the church and government, in contrast to Mexican-born Criollos (Creoles) who were the ten to one majority. Neither Peninsulares or upper class Criollos desired to involve the masses of native Indians and mestizos in government or moves for local control. In 1808 the Peninsulares learned of Viceroy Jose de Iturrigaray’s intent to form a junta with Creole factions, a move that he thought might make him King of an independent Mexican kingdom. In an armed attack on the palace, Peninsulares arrested Iturrigaray and replaced him with puppet Pedro Garibay after which they carried out bloody reprisals against Criollos who were suspected of disloyalty. Although reform movements paused, political and economic instability in Europe continued as well as hardship and unrest in the Americas.
One liberal organization that was forced underground was the Literary Club of Queretaro which formed for intellectual discussion, but in practice became a planning organization for revolution. Independence- and reform-oriented thinkers also began to consider enlisting the native Indian, mestizo and lower class masses in wresting control from the Peninsulares and in armed independence movements. Queretaro was an important agricultural region that had suffered extensively by economic stalemate and failure. An active member of the group was Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a well-educated liberal priest who questioned policies of the church including clerical celibacy, banning certain literature, infallibility of the pope and the virgin birth of Christ. Hidalgo became the curator of Dolores in 1803 with primarily an Indian congregation whose languages he spoke and to whom he administered practical skills of life as much as religious doctrine. In Queretaro, Hidalgo met Capt. Ignacio Allende, a revolutionary thinker in the Spanish army. In spring 1810, Allende and Hidalgo planned an uprising for December of the year that leaked out to Spanish authorities and their arrest was ordered.
In September 1810, Father Hidalgo was forced to prematurely distribute the Grito de Dolores to his parishoners and nearby residents which was an appeal for social and economic reform. With little organization and no training, essentially a mob of thousands of primarily Indians and mestizos overwhelmed royal forces in Guanajuato, and proceeded to murder and loot both Peninsulares, Criollos and other "whites" in their path. The force continued to Mexico City and defeated royalist on the outskirts, but did not enter and occupy the city after which the ragged revolutionary army returned home. Hidalgo and his Creole officers were later able to assemble an army of 80,000 by payment with looted Peninsulare gold and assets. Viceroy Francisco Javier Venegas, and his soon to be successor Gen. Félix María Calleja del Rey responded to the insurgency with a vengeance and in January 1811 Hidalgo suffered a serious defeat outside Guadalajara where rebel forces were routed at Calderon Bridge. Bloody retaliation followed by mass executions of suspected rebel sympathizers by Spanish crown forces under Viceroy Calleja del Rey. Hidalgo and associates turned toward the northern provinces Nuevo Santander, Nuevo León, Coahuila and Texas for refuge where local sympathy for the rebellion and independence continued. Royalist forces in Nuevo Santander refused to fight against the insurgents as well as troops under Governor Manuel Antonio Cordero y Bustamante in Coahuila. As the royalist forces moved north to crush resistance, it was only in Coahuila and Texas that revolutionary events continued. On 21 March 1811, a periodic rebel turned loyalist, Ignacio Elizondo, ambushed Ignacio Allende, Father Hidalgo and associates at the Wells of Baján on the road to Monclova in Coahuila. Hidalgo and associates were captured and executed in Chihuahua.

Education and Ordination
At the age of twelve, Hidalgo was sent to Valladolid (now Morelia), Michoacan to study at the Colegio de San Francisco Javier with the Jesuits, along with his brothers. When the Jesuits were expelled from Mexico in 1767, he entered the Colegio de San Nicolas. There he chose to study for the priesthood. He completed his preparatory education in 1770. After this, he went to the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico in Mexico City for further study, earning his degree in philosophy and theology in 1773. His education for the priesthood was traditional, with subjects in Latin, rhetoric and logic. Like many priests in Mexico, he learned some Indian languages, such as Nahuatl, Otomi and Tarascan. Along with these he also studied Italian and French, which were not commonly studied in Mexico at this time. He was considered cultured and clever, earning the nickname El Zorro (the fox) from those at his school. Hidalgo’s study of French allowed him to read and study the thought and works of the Enlightenment that were current in Europe even though these ideas were forbidden at the time in Mexico.
Hidalgo was ordained as a priest in 1778 when he was 25 years old. From 1779 to 1792, he dedicated himself to teaching at San Nicolas as a professor of Latin grammar and arts, then as a theology professor. Beginning in 1787, he was named treasurer, vice-rector and secretary, working his way up to becoming dean of the school in 1790 when he was thirty-nine. While he was dean, Hidalgo continued study liberal ideas coming from Europe. This, as well as his mismanagement of school funds, put him in conflict with his superiors, leading to his ouster. The Church sent him to work at the parishes of Colima and San Felipe Torres Mochas until he became the parish priest in Dolores, Guanajuato, succeeding his brother Felipe (also a priest), who died in 1802.
Although Hidalgo was educated as a priest in the traditional way, he did not advocate or live the lifestyle expected of 18th-century Mexican priests. Instead, his studies of Enlightenment-era ideas caused him to challenge traditional political and religious views. He questioned the absolute authority of the Spanish king and challenged numerous ideas presented by the Church, including the absolute power of the Pope, the virgin birth, and clerical celibacy. He enjoyed behavior regarded as outside the parameters of priests, including dancing and gambling. He openly lived with a woman named Maria Manuela Herrera, fathering two daughters out of wedlock with her, and later fathered three other children with a woman named Josefa Quintana.
This behavior resulted in his appearance before the Court of the Inquisition, although the court did not find him guilty. Hidalgo was also egalitarian. As parish priest in both San Felipe and Dolores, he opened his house to Indians and mestizos as well as creoles.

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2. THE ARMED FORCES CAME TO...
4. HIDALGO BECAME THE CURATOR OF _______ IN 1803
7. HIDALGO WAS EXECUTED IN...
11. WHERE WAS GIVEN ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL INSTABILITY IN 1800s?
12. HIDALGO TEACHING ARTS AND LATIN...
13. HIDALGO BEHAVIOR CAME TO THE COURT OF
15. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF HIDALGO BROTHER THAT DIED IN 1802?
17. WHAT WAS THE CAPTAIN HE MET THE PRIEST MIGUEL HIDALGO IN DOLORES?
18. WHERE HIDALGO SUFFERED THEIR WORST LOSS?

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1. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF FATHER HIDALGO?
3. WHO AMBUSHED HIDALGO?
4. WHEN PLANNING AN UPRISING HIDALGO AND ALLENDE?
5. HIDALGO TURNED TOWARD THE NORTHERN PROVINCES NUEVO SANTANDER, NUEVO LEON COAHUILA AND...
6. WHAT MONTH WAS THE GRITO OF DOLORES?
7. WHERE AMBUSHED HIDALGO?
8. WHO WERE GOBERNATES OF NEW SPAIN?
9. WHO WAS THE REMPLACEMENT OF JOSEPH BONAPARTE?
10. WHEN HIDALGO WAS 25 YEARS OLD HE WAS ORDAINED AS A...
14. ONE LIBERAL ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FORCED UNDERGROUND WAS THE LITERARY CLUB OF...
16. VICEROY VENEGAS´ES SUCCESSOR WAS THE VICEROY...