LEL course 4

Word analogy Practice exercices 2

1-Interest level

I enjoyed the other analogy exercices that I did yesterday. This lesson also explains relationships between pairs of words. The questions are more difficult as the exercices go by.

2-Difficulty

The exercice was short, but once again, it was difficult. Most of the time, I had to associate synonymous or antonymous. Some other question were more logical because the relation was more complicated between the two first words. Like the first exercice, some words were really complicated and it is the main reason why I found this lesson difficult.

3-What I learned

I have learneda lot of vocabulary once again. 1.A fern is a type of plant, and a minnow is a type of fish. 2.A pod is a group of dolphins 3.Inchoate is a synonym for unfinished.

4- My score

I got 65%. I did a little better than the first time but it is only because of luck because the words were not the same from the first lesson to the next one. I have learned about 8- to 10 new words without looking to a dictionnary.

5-Course rating

9,5/10. It is a short course, but very effective to pratice vocabulary. I have enjoyed this lesson as much as the first one.

LEL COURSE 3

Word analogy Practice exercice 1

1-Interest level:

This course is interesting because it practices our logic and our word knowledge. I think it will be helpfull to improve my vocabulary because it is easier to talk and to write when you understand deeply the word's definition.

2-Difficulty

It was really difficult! These questions are easy if you understand the three words that are presented to you but I don't have enough vocabulary in English. Then, it was pretty hard for me with only two or even only one word to understand the analogy. I did the thest without any dictionary or help so my score is pretty low. In fact, I found this exercise very hard but I think it is challenging to guess something even if you are not sure.

3-What I learned

I looked at my correction and I really learned something. Most of the time, it is really because I did not understand the meaning of one word that my answer was not good. Only one of my guesses was wright. For the rest, my logic suprised me because I got all good when I knew the words that were presented. 1-Particular is a synonym for fussy. 2-Prim is a synonym for neat. 3-To ink means to sing. In fact, I have learned around 10 new words and I hope I will remember some of these.

4-My score

I only got 60%.

5-Course rating

9,5/10

It is my favorite class until now. It was short and sweet. Even though, I think I really improve my vocabulary by looking to the correction explanation and I would refer this exercice to anyone who likes logical tests.

POSITION STATEMENT

First of all, I am very concerned about water which is becoming an important issue on Earth. The Canadian company wants to translocate a huge glacier that is fundamental for Chilian people. I am against this project that does not take care of the social and the environmental aspect even if the companie pretend to do so. They propose many solutions for this glacier but I think we can't be perfectly sure of what will happen to this natural ressource with human intervention. They must deviate a river to install a water treatment plant because of the polution that will be produced. Indeed, they admit having to contaminate it with dangerous products for the Pascua Lama project extraction such as arsenic, mercury and other heavy metals. These products could cause serious injuries or even death. It could also contaminate water for future generations. In fact, I think there is a moral debate between profits and human lives which depend on this water.

They must relocate an important part of the glacier. Knowing that the glacier's overall area extends to approximately twenty hectares, it is a laborious project. Taking such an important fragment will necessarily affect local farmers. The pollution caused by mining and the impacts on local waterways could therefore condemn the agricultural sector.

ROLE CARD

My title : News reporter

My name : Amelie Martel

Biographical information (cv):

My life and history: I was borned in 1979 in Vancouver, Canada. I have a real talent for communication since I have knowned how to speak. My father always listened to the news during the breakfast when I was young so I became interested in reports and internationals causes rapidly. I did a journalistic trip in high school and felt automatically in love with this profession. I recieved a scolar ship and had the chance to study at Harvard in communication and human development.

My personal job and work experiences:

When I came back to my natal city, I had my first opportunity in “The Vancouver sun” where I have been working for 2 years. I was doing my reports on environmental issues each week, so I became very competent in this area. I posted my CV to CBC and had an interview two weeks later. I am now an international reporter for CBC, but my speciality is still environment.

My achievements in life:

I love ma career, but my best achievement is my first kid Lea who is 15 months old now. It was hard for me to come back to work after my maternity leave. Her father his working at home and my mother lives close to our house so I know she is always in good hands. Even though, I would like to see her more frequently.

My abilities and competencies:

I am relaxed to speak in front of a large public which is a major asset in my work. I also have a passion for music, an area where I am doing pretty well. I play piano and trumpet.

PASCUA LAMA

WHO: The world's biggest gold mining company wihich is based in Toronto was developing a project to extrct minerals from Pascua Lama and they are against the Chilian government.

What: Pascua Lama is the biggest open mine of gold, silver and other rare minerals.

Where: The mine is located in the Andes mountains between Chile and Argentina.

When: The studies started in 1991 but the construction is not started yet. There were a lot of trials between 2000 ans 2008.

Why: Pascua Lama is a controversial project because it has economic and environmental consequences. Some farmers are directly affected by this project because the company has to move glaciers to find gold. The government imposed conditions to the Canadian company to develop their project in the mine but they to side do not agree.

How: There was an agreement for mineral exploitation between Chile and Argentina in 1997. An environmental commission also gave its approval to the project in 2006.

1. How does Howard and Melindas interaction at the beginning of the play foreshadow
the major issues of the play?
(Based on the synopsys on your website)It shows that people are not ready to change their mind about Darwin's theory.


2. What does Meeker, the bailiffs, willingness to let Cates out of jail to meet with Rachel
tell us both about his offence and the town?
The thing is that Meeker does not want Rachel to go in the jail and he prefers that Cates comes out to see her. This proves that Bertram Cates is not dangerous at all for people around him. It also shows that some people in the town don't think Cates' crime is so serious.


3. What kind of town does Hillsboro seem to be in its preparations for Bradys arrival?
They seem to be a very Christian town with the big banner telling something like : Read your Bible. There is also the importance of the reverend. Everyone is cheerful about Bradys' arrival and they are all preparing celebrations for him.


4. What does Bradys relationship with his wife tell us about his character?
He is always around his wife so he seems to act like a child.


5. What does Bradys conversation with Rachel, and subsequent behaviour afterwards tell
us about his character?
He was pretty antipathetic to me because of his behaviour with Rachel. He takes advantage of her kindness to get information that could help him. He his manipulative and ruthless. He is not a fair man even if he pretends to be.

6. How is Drummond characterized by the townspeople? Later when we meet him do
they seem to be correct?
He is characterized like an evil man who does not have any moral sense. They even say that he is ready to let murderers out of jail even if he knew thay commited their crime. When Henry Drummond appeared to me, I thought they were correct about what they said. Later in the play, I realised they were wrong about both lawyers.


7. What role does Hornbeck play in the action of the play? What is the significance of the
way he speaks?
He is a controversial journalist from a big city. He thinks Bertram Cates is a hero or a genius. He speaks condescendingly about the Christian beliefs.


8. Do the elements of the trial seem fair to you? Why or why not?
Yes and no. First off all, the judge tries to be fair by giving the title of colonel to Drummond. On The other hand, the trial was not fair because the judge seems to have a bias during the play and one of the jurors too. The other juror was not able to understand the true meaning of the debate because he was illiterate. Afterwards, Drummond did not have the chance to present the witnesses he wanted to present because they were for Darwin's theory. It was exceedingly difficult for Drummond to defend his client without these testimonies.


9. What do you think Rachels motivations for asking Cates to drop the trial and admit
his guilt stem from?
It was difficult for her to stand the pressure because she was torned between her father and her lover. It would have been easier for her if Bertram admit his guilt and just excused himself. She was wandering what people would think about him if he continues to defend what he did. Furthermore, she did not want to participate in the trial and say something that could offend him.


10. What does Bradys intervention in Reverend Browns sermon say about him? Does
this contradict what you thought about him as a character?
Yes, it contradict what I thought about him. Even if it was hard to understand this part of the play because a lot of people were talking and doing noise on the stage, I understood that reverend Brown was exaggerating in his words. Bradys' intervention surprised me because he defended Rachel and Cates and talked to the townspleople about forgiveness.


11. What is the central issue that Drummond is arguing for in the courtroom?
Cates' lawyer is defending the right to think. He says that his client has the right to think and believe in Darwin if he wants to.


12. Do you think it is fair that none of Drummonds expert witnesses are allowed to act as
witnesses?
Like I said before, this is one of the major unfairness of the play. It was pretty hard for Drummond to prove something without referring to Charles Darwin's book or theory. It is also partial because he has the right to call an expert of the Bible instead of an scientific expert. This shows an enormous preconcived idea.

(Notes about some other questions)
13. He says he accepts whatever is in the Bible as true.
15. Progress makes us moves foreward.
16. He dies
17. NA
18. Drummond does not care about it because he can't say whatever he wants while Brady feels proud of speaking.
20. He says that he will teach Darwin again elsewhere.
21. Brady dies. Yes it was a surprise because he won the case.
22. Rachel stops worrying about what her father thinks. She also accepts Cates belief's.
23. Drummond says thatBrady had the whink and express his beliefs.
24. The significance is the 2 books are cmopatible and they hold their own truths.
25. Justice versus morality / Individual versus society
everybody has the right to think for themselves, but not impose it to others.