3o GESTAO COMERCIAL - INGLES III - ACTIVITIES 1 AND 2

GOOD EVENING, FOLKS,  WELCOME TO OUR BLOG, NOW WE HAVE A TASK TO DO! READ THE TEXT BELOW AND TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT IT! GIVE YOUR OPINION ABOUT EMPLOYMENT NEWS:

EMPLOYMENT NEWS: WHAT IS CHANGING OUR WORKING WORLD?

COMPUTERS CHANGED EMPLOYMENT IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, SO WHAT IS CHANGING OUR WORK AND LIVES IN THIS CENTURY?

• Employees aren't staying in the same job. Nowadays, the average employee starts a new job every three years.
• The number of women in work is rising and more women are working in higher positions.
• More people are working from home and deciding their own working hours.

1. DO YOU AGREE WITH THE ARTICLE?

2. IS IT TRUE FOR YOU AND YOUR COMPANY?

3º GESTÃO COMERCIAL - ENGLISH III ACTIVITIES 3 AND 4

HI, FOLKS! THESE ARE OUR FIRST ACTIVITIES USING OUR BLOG. TAKE PART IN THE DISCUSSIONS, WRITE YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE TOPICS YOU READ AND HELP YOUR FRIENDS TO LEARN AS A GROUP!

ACTIVITY 1: DURING AUGUST AND THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER WE TALKED ABOUT DEPARTMENTS OF A COMPANY AND EMPLOYMENT. OUR FIRST TASK HERE RELATES TO THESE TOPICS.

CASE STUDY:

READ THE CASE STUDY CAREFULLY, AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW:

Cineworld is a multi-screen cinema complex in the centre of London. It contains five cinemas, two restaurants, and an electronic games centre and internet café. The manager, Amy Watkins, needs to recruit more sales assistants for the complex. She has decided to carry out a two-stage job analysis before writing the job advertisements.

The first part of the job analysis is to interview a sales assistant, to find out she perceives her role in the company. The second part of the job analysis is to observe the sales assistants as they perform their work. The first job analysis interview is with Susan Trimble. She is 23 years old, and she has worked at the complex for 6 months.

"I start work at 3 in the afternoon", Susan explains, "and I finish at midnight. It´s a long working day, but I only work 4 days a week. My main job is in the games centre and internet café. I sell entry tickets, and make sure that all the machines and computers are working properly. That´s the easy part of the job, really. As most of our customers are young people, I also have to make sure that they treat the machines properly - teenagers can be quite rough when they get excited! There can be problems after 11 in the evening. A lot of the people who come in then have been to the pub, and they can sometimes be difficult or aggressive. It´s a great job, though, and I love the contact with people".

ACTIVITY 2: NOW, ANSWER THE QUESTIONS AND TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE SUBJECT:

a. What are Susan main tasks in her job?
b. What other tasks does she mention?
c. What problems does she mention?
d. What does she like best about her job?
e. Would you like to work there and do the same tasks as Susan? Why?

3º SECRETARIADO - ENGLISH III - ACTIVITIES 1 AND 2

WELCOME ABOARD! THESE ACTIVITIES ARE RELATED TO THE TOPICS WE DISCUSSED IN THE CLASSROOM SOME DAYS AGO. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOUR FUTURE JOB AND FOR YOUR CAREER TO GET TO KNOW ABOUT  FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS. 

READ THE TEXT BELLOW AND TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT:

1. WHAT´S THE BEST AIRPORT FOR YOU? WHY DO YOU THINK THAT? WHAT IS ESSENTIAL IN AN AIRPORT TO PROVIDE GOOD SERVICES TO THE CUSTOMERS AND PASSANGERS?

2. AFTER READING ABOUT THE MOST FAMOUS, MODERN AND BEAUTIFUL AIRPORTS ALL AROUND THE WORLD, DO YOU THINK BRAZILIAN AIRPORTS ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE FOREIGNERS DURING THE WORLD CUP? WHAT DO YOU THINK WE MUST IMPROVE TO  PROVIDE GOOD SERVICES IN 2014?

TOP FAMOUS AIRPORTS

           Airports are one of the most important locations on a map. Airports are the base station for the fastest means of international transport. Modern day aircrafts are the fastest means of travel via air and airport directs this air travel.

           Not just commercial aircrafts, but many privately owned jets, helicopters and airplanes also land and take off through common airports. All this air traffic is controlled by air control towers situated at each airports.

           But from a travellers point of view the more important thing is the facilities with in the airport buildings, to shop and enjoy at the most widely visited buildings on Earth. Present day airports are cities within themselves, and tourists prefer to have a longer stay between flights to, see and shop at these airports. Here are some of the world's famous airports:

Cape Town Airport

            Cape Town International Airport is South Africa's second-biggest airport. It is an important entry for tourists who love to visit the well-liked Western Cape annually. It is located about 25 km east of central Cape Town.

            Previously it was named as the DF Malan Airport, but in mid 1990s name was changed to Cape Town International Airport. Each year thousands of passengers use it and are now in 2010 too, because of the FIFA World Cup being hosted by South Africa.

            Numerous airport awards have been granted to this particular airport for example Skytrax ‘Best Airport in Africa' award and the World Travel 'Leading Airport in Africa' award. Some of its special features include banks, currency exchange services, numerous dining outlets, around 30 retailers, and executive lounges, OSCA health care surgery, baby changing facilities etc.

Tokyo Haneda Airport

            Tokyo Haneda airport is the biggest and the busiest airport in Japan, located 14 km south of Tokyo Station. Around 300 flights come and go on daily basis, among them more than half of them are domestic.

            Haneda was initially the main airport for the Tokyo; but Narita International Airport has shared the business. Haneda deals with majority of local flights, while Narita deals nearly all the international flights.

            This Airport has a special VIP terminal, with two parking lots for private aircraft. The special terminal is used by foreign officials visiting Japan, government officials, and Air Force of Japan. Haneda airport is liked by foreign visitors.

Tambo International Airport

            Tambo International Airport previously was known as Johannesburg International Airport. This airport is a latest airport with 60 different airlines and six terminals.

            It was established in 1952 and flights were linked from Johannesburg to London's Heathrow Airport with jet aircraft. It is presently the most crowded airport in the whole of Africa and lies approximately 22 km east of central Johannesburg.

            The facilities include a large luggage compartment; a health clinic; banks and ATMs; more than 40 shops including Cape Union Mart and Capi International; Premier Conference Centre; prayer areas for Muslims, and restaurants including the African Lounge, Cafe di Roma and Nandos.

Dubai International Airport

            Dubai International Airport is an international airport of Dubai, which is the largest city of UAE and a major aviation hub in the Middle East. This airport is located in the Al Garhoud district, 4 km southeast of Dubai. It is run by the Department of Civil Aviation and is the home base to Emirates and Emirates Sky Cargo airlines.

            Emirates is the leading airline in the Middle East and Africa taking care of 60% of all travelers around the world, and account for 38% of all plane movements at the airport.

            It is the 15th busiest airport in the world, trafficking 40.9 million passengers in 2009. The airport comprises of four terminals, three concourses, a VIP Pavilion, Dubai Executive Flight Terminal, Cargo Mega Terminal, Flower Centre, two parallel running runways, Dubai duty-free shopping area.

London Heathrow Airport

            London Heathrow International Airport is the fourth-busiest international airport in the world taking care of approximately 70 million passengers each year and a main hub for BMI, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways.

            It is located 22 km west of central London. The airport is owned and run by BAA limited, who also own and operate five other UK airports. This airport is used by over 90 airlines flying to 170 destinations globally.

            It serves excellent facilities, including many restaurants, fast food outlets, shops, large duty-free outlets and with two parallel runways running east-west.

Guararapes International Airport

            Guararapes International is also known as Gilberto Freyre International Airport, this is an international airport located in Brazil, in the city of Recife.

            It serves local and international flights. In 2009, the airport served 5,249,831 passengers and 66,414 aircraft schedules, being graded as 8^thbusiest airport in Brazil in terms of passengers and 5^th busiest in terms of cargo.

Singapore Changi Airport

            Singapore Changi Airport is the chief aviation nucleus of Southeast Asia. The airport is about 17.2 kilometers north-east from the commercial centre in Changi.

            It is home base to Singapore Airlines, Singapore Airlines Cargo, Valuair, Tiger Airways, SilkAir, Jetstar Asia Airways , and Jett8 Airlines Cargo. In 2009, the airport had handled 37,203,978 passengers, being the 21st most jam-packed airport in the world and the fifth most active in Asia by passenger traffic.

            It is also the busiest cargo airport of the world, taking care of 1.66 million tons of cargo in 2009. Around 280 awards are being awarded to this airport.

 About Toronto Larsen Pearson Airport - Canada

http://www.torontopearson.com/en/AboutPearson/




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NOW YOU HAVE MUCH INFORMATION ABOUT MANY FAMOUS AIRPORTS. WATCH THE VIDEO BELLOW AND SEE AMAZING PHOTOS ABOUT THE TOP FAMOUS AIRPORTS IN THE WORLD.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mxqAnh08Zo&feature=player_embedded

2º SECRETARIADO - ENGLISH II - ACTIVITY 4

FOR THE FINAL ACTIVITY, I  NEED YOUR HELP!! IN THE OTHER TASKS YOU HAD TO READ ABOUT A FAMOUS SKYSCRAPER CALLED "CN TOWER", IN TORONTO, CANADA. 

NOW, YOU ARE GOING TO CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE FAMOUS BUILDING!

FIRST STEP: YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE BUILDING.

SECOND STEP: MAKE A RESEARCH AND GATHER SOME INFORMATION ABOUT IT.

THIRD STEP: WRITE A SMALL TEXT USING THE MAIN INFORMATION YOU HAVE ABOUT THE BUILDING.

FOURTH STEP: CHOOSE A WEBSITE SO THAT YOUR FRIENDS CAN SEE SOME PICTURES THAT ILLUSTRATE THE BUILDING YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT.

LAST STEP: POST YOUR TEXT AND THE LINK TO THE WEBSITE HERE ON THE BLOG.

ENJOY!!!

2º SECRETARIADO - ENGLISH II - ACTIVITY 3

AFTER WATCHING THE VIDEO ABOUT CN TOWER AGAIN, YOU PROBABLY HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT HOW SCARY  THE EXPERIENCE OF LYING DOWN ON THE GLASS FLOOR IS. NOW, READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT AND ACCESS THE WEBPAGE ON THE LINK BELOW. I´M SURE YOU WILL FEEL MUCH MORE SCARED AFTER THAT. 


AFTER READING, TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE "EDGE WALK" AT THE CN TOWER.

EdgeWalk at the CN Tower, Toronto’s most extreme attraction, is now open!

EdgeWalk is CN Tower’s most thrilling attraction in its 35 year history, and the first of its kind in North America. It is the world’s highest full circle hands-free walk on a 5 ft (1.5 m) wide ledge encircling the top of the Tower’s main pod, 356m/1168ft (116 storeys) above the ground. Visitors will walk in groups of six, while attached to an overhead safety rail via a trolley and harness system. Trained EdgeWalk guides will encourage participants to push their personal limits, allowing them to lean back over Toronto with nothing but air and breathtaking views of Lake Ontario beneath them.

Designed with the highest international safety and security standards in mind, EdgeWalk will run 1.5 hours, with the outdoor walk lasting approximately 30 minutes. Tickets cost $175 CAD and include a keepsake video, photos and certificate of achievement. Participants will also receive a Total Tower Experience Ticket which includes access to Look Out, Glass Floor, Sky Pod, Movie and Motion Theatre Ride.

EdgeWalk will operate through October in all weather except for electrical storms and high winds. Varying weather conditions will make the EdgeWalk experience different with each visit. 

GO TO THIS WEBSITE TO SEE THE PICTURES ABOUT "THE EDGE WALK":

http://www.cntower.ca/en-CA/What-s-Up/Now-at-the-CN-Tower/EdgeWalk.html

2º SECRETARIADO - ENGLISH II - ACTIVITY 2

AFTER READING THE TEXTS ABOUT CN TOWER IN ACTIVITY 1, I HOPE YOU USE ALL THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE NOW TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND BETTER THE VIDEO WE SAW IN CLASS THE OTHER DAY. 


WATCH IT AGAIN AND TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT  HOW IMPORTANT IS WHEN YOU HAVE  GOOD PLACES TO VISIT WHEN YOU TRAVEL ABROAD BOTH FOR TOURISM AND WORK.


TO WATCH THE VIDEO AGAIN, CLICK ON THE ADDRESS BELOW:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGxBJ34MgiI