Listening 3 assignment for class M/N

Dear class,
Some audio files below are uploaded for the needs of listening comprehension 3 subject for class M and N, 3rd semester. Listen to it and do the involving exercise on the script.

audio1, audio2, audio3 
Exercise script

Note:
There are three audio files and one exercise script to be downloaded. Good luck!

Listening 3 for class A/B Dps (Unit 16)

Dear Students,
Below are audio recordings which are provided for the purpose of listening comprehension 3 assignment. Finish it on your student book. Do it your best.

audio 1, audio 2, audio 3, audio 4, audio 5

Good luck!

listening assignment (unit 13)

Dear class,
These audio recordings are provided for the purpose of listening comprehension 3 assignment. Download it, listen it, and finish it on your student book. .

Downloaded material. audio 1, audio 2, audio 3, audio 4
NOTE: Please note that next week will be conducted a daily listening test, so make sure you are in a good condition then. MJ

IEC assignment

Dear class,
Last week the Mid-term test was done already but some still need to concern on the usage of relative clause (who, whose, whom, and which). This assignment is related to it. Please do it carefully base on the rule that I gave on the last meeting before UTS. You do not have to worry, here is the basic rule for your ease: Who (replacing subject, is used for person; placed before 'to be', or 'verbs'), Whose (as possessive; is used for person, placed before 'things' as 'noun'), Whom (replacing object; is used for person, placed before 'pronoun' and in interrogative form usually before 'common auxiliary verbs: do, does, did'), and Which (is basically used for non person).

Download: assignment link

NOTE: Please bring this assignment on our next meeting! MJ

Translation assignment (Indonesian-English )

Dear Students,
In this second-half semester of 5th, we will go further discussing Indonesian-English translation related to News then later will be followed by doing interpreting. And to initiate it, please do this assignment attached to be discussed later. Thank you

Link download:  Indonesian-English translation

MJ

Additional listening assignment (Mishaps Unit 8)

Dear Students,

          Here is the additional assignment that you have to complete for not joining the previous daily test. Please note that you have to do this test on the book that you copied lately. After marking the answer, copy the specific unit (unit 8) and fill in your name and identity. Next, submit it on the day you have this lecture.
downloaded audio:
audio 1, audio 2, audio 3

GOOD LUCK!

Listening 3, class M/N assignment (2)

Dear Students M/N, this is your second assignment that you have to accomplish by next Saturday. Please sent your answer (word form: just write part 1, part 2 etc.) to my email and put your title 'listening assignment 2" as your email subject. Remember to use your own email and please put your name and identity.

Downloadable audio and script:
1. audio 1, audio 2, audio 3

2. Script

Do your best! Good luck!

Listening assignment (unit 5)

This assignment is posted for a specific purpose.
audio 1, audio 2, audio 3
Please find the test script on your student's book page 18-20. After completing the assignment, send it to my email (contact via sms). Good luck!

Listening 3 review 1

Here you can download the audio material for the review test of listening comprehension 3 .
1. unit 1-4
2. unit 5-8
The text can be found in your student book page 98 (part1-3) and 100 (part 1-3)
Good luck!

Listening assignment (3 M/N)

Dear Students,
For listening assignment please download the audio and docs file, and then answer the questions correctly.
1. audio file: https://sites.google.com/site/misterjosites/home/assignments/citycabs.mp3?attredirects=0&d=1
2. word file: https://sites.google.com/site/misterjosites/home/assignments/AssignmentQuestions.docx?attredirects=0&d=1

Do your best, good luck!

Vocabulary 1 End of Terms Test

Dear Students,

        Vocabulary 1 test will not be held in the class like the other subjects. Instead, assignment will be given and must be completed a week after this posting is posted. The result must be printed and bound (white cover) then submitted next on the date the final test will be held. Please download the test paper below, read the instruction carefully and Good Luck!!

4shared :http://www.4shared.com/document/ayIvGRTU/Vocabulary_1_Final_test.html
or
Ziddu    : http://www.ziddu.com/download/15365785/Vocabulary1_Finaltest.pdf.html

E.S.

Affixation and assingment

         Affixation is building up words by adding affixes to the main component of the word.  Depending on whether the affix is attached to the beginning of the word or the end of the word, we will have either prefixes, infixes (rarely used in English) or suffixes. 

 1) Prefixes

          A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word to modify or change its meaning. This is a list of the most common prefixes in English uploaded in this blog (click here to download), together with their basic meaning and some examples. You can find more detail or precision for each prefix in any good dictionary. The origins of words are extremely complicated.

2) Infixes

          An infix is an affix inserted inside a stem (an existing word). It contrasts with adfix, a rare term for an affix attached to the end of a stem, such as a prefix or suffix.

None of the following are recognized in standard English.

• The infix ‹iz› or ‹izn› is characteristic of hip-hop slang, for example hizouse for house and shiznit for shit. Infixes also occur in some language games.
• "Fucking" and "bloody" are sometimes used as expletive infixes, as in "un-fucking-believable" or "abso-bloody-lutely". These can also be considered instances of tmesis rather than infixes.
• The ‹ma› infix, whose location in the word is described in Yu (2004), gives a word an ironic pseudo-sophistication, as in sophistimacated, saxomaphone, and edumacation.
  

3) Suffixes

         A suffix is a letter or a group of letters attached to the end of a word to form a new word or to alter the grammatical function of the original word. For example, the verb read can be made into the noun reader by adding the suffix -er; read can be made into the adjective readable by adding the suffix -able.

Understanding the meanings of the common suffixes can help us deduce the meanings of new words that we encounter. The table in the files (click here to download) defines and illustrates 26 common suffixes.(taken from some sources)

Assignment: http://www.4shared.com/document/s1XeUcxI/Affixation_test__assignment_.html (click on the link)

Vocabulary 2 integrated test (irregular verbs and riddles)

     Learning vocabulary through listening can be considered as one best way to improve our sensitivity in terms of absorbing new words to build comprehension especially in pronunciation. Some common words that is previously pronounced 'not too well' can be maintained then.
     In terms of irregular verbs, we sometimes made mistakes or mispronounce because we never listen such the right pronunciation but just read them by guessing on how they are pronounced. So, here is the best way to test your skill in relation to it. Below are some common irregular verbs taken for your progress in learning English as second language. Some riddles are also provided to relax your mind. Do it both and Enjoy!

a. Irregular verbs: http://www.4shared.com/file/nyS5y39S/irregular.html
b. Riddles             : http://www.4shared.com/file/Pxd-G8--/jokes.html
c. Question          : http://www.4shared.com/document/R4TGZuNd/irregular_test_2.html

Rgds,

MJ

English Idioms

          As human being, we usually interact with different people in different environment. Some of words, sentences, or even utterances are found difficult to understand. Vary in culture affects different understanding in cognitive aspect. So far, we need to merge in that specific environment to know well what is said or what is meant by the speaker of the native language. 

          Each area has its own way to say the expression. English here as major point of view even has its way to express meaning comprising of word to phrases differently based on where the people belonged to. Yes, like what is stated above it is based on the culture. It needs time to study by staying or comprehending the expression used personally. This talk next goes to the basic unit called Idiom. Based on Wikipedia, it is stated like what is written bellow:

"An "idiom" is a word or phrase which means something different from what it says. Idioms are common phrases or terms whose meanings are not literal, but are figurative and only known through their common uses. Because idioms can mean something different from what the words mean it is difficult for someone not very good at speaking the language to use them properly. Some idioms are only used by some groups of people or at certain times. To learn a language a person needs to learn the words in that language, and how and when to use them. But people also need to learn idioms separately because certain words together or at certain times can have different meanings. In order to understand an idiom, one sometimes needs to know the culture the idiom comes from. A better understanding of an idiom is that it is a phrase whose meaning cannot be understood from the dictionary definitions of each word taken separately."

Example of Idioms:

American Idioms such below;

*A day late and a dollar short

If something is a day late and a dollar short, it is too little, too late.

*All bets are off

If all bets are off, then agreements that have been made no longer apply.

*All hat, no cattle

When someone talks big, but cannot back it up, they are all hat, no cattle.('Big hat, no cattle' is also used.)

 etc.

Below are given the links to download some uses idioms and it is provided in document form. 
1) Country idioms : http://www.4shared.com/document/vWE7kvRj/Country_Idioms.html

2) Animal category  Idioms : http://www.ziddu.com/download/15302687/IdiomCategory_Animals.docx.html

Rgds.

MJ

       

Mid-term Test Even Semester 2010/2011

Dear Students,
           In relation to the needs of Mid-term test on this even semester, some English subjects taught by me (MJ) will be tested by using this blog. The purpose is to familiarize the students improving their ability to use media in learning English as Foreign Language, in this case Internet, though there might be some are already familiar with it. So for those who are still becoming 'a no action' students and only waiting for the lucky blow from 'a smart one', here is your better chance to give it a try! Better late learning than never. 

LISTENING COMPREHENSION 2 MID-TERM TEST

           As we discussed before in the class that you were agree to held the test through the blog. The process will be included, such downloading some audio files (three files), question sheet and answer sheet (download separately). First, through the different audio files, you will hear three different stories. Second, the questions will be listed next on the question sheet. And the last on your answer sheet, you just need to fill in your Identity and then mark your answer right after each number whether it will be in Section 1,2, and 3. You are free to listen the audio as many times as you want for a better result. Finnaly, here are below the files you have to download for your test. Remember to bring and collect it personally on the day! 
Good Luck!!!


1. AUDIO FILES (Three files)
    SECTION 1 (Sylvia Plath)       : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14619160/SylviaPlath.mp3.html
    SECTION 2 (Board Game)     : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14619302/boardgame.mp3.html
    SECTION 3 (Dinosaur)           : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14619401/dinosaur.mp3.html

2. COMPREHENSION TEST pdf (Question sheet):  
http://www.ziddu.com/download/14619448/ListeningComprehension2Mid-termTest.pdf.html

3. ANSWER SHEET:
http://www.ziddu.com/download/14619493/Listening2_WorkSheet.doc.html

Note:

Please submit it on to these dates:
SEMESTER 2 C          : Monday, April 18 2011
SEMESTER 2 D & E  : Thursday, April 21 2011

Listening comprehension 2 online assignment

Dear Students,
This activity is aimed to develop your skill through using media in learning English as your Foreign Language interrelated to listening comprehension. In addition, it is arranged for intermediate level on its usage. You can download both the material and the audio to be listened and finished the assignment included. It must be collected due to the date instructed. Good luck!

audio      : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14454518/ideatoconcentration.mp3.html
material  : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14454520/Comprehensionactivity_listening24April2011.pdf.html

Listening 2 Material

Dear Students,
Here are some audio files for listening comprehension 2 subject. I hope you can use it well for your progress in terms of listening. Enjoy:
I. First half even semester
1. Napoleon
     a. Initial listening      : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14146346/Track1.wma.html
     b. Mental Rehearsal: http://www.ziddu.com/download/14146494/Track2.wma.html
     c. Consolidation        : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14146575/Track3.wma.html
     d. Post-listening        : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14146602/Track4.wma.html 

2. Pompeii
     a. Initial listening       : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14146674/Track9.wma.html
     b. Mental rehearsal   : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14146759/Track10.wma.html
     c. Consolidation          : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14146802/Track11.wma.html
     d. Post-listening          : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14146855/Track12.wma.html

3. I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud (William Wordsworth)
     audio:     http://www.ziddu.com/download/14231594/poems-i-wandered-lonely-as-a-cloud.mp3.html

4. Three Jokes
    a. audio                                   : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14564872/stories-three-jokes-story.mp3.html
    b. comprehension          : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14564843/Listentothejokes.pdf.html


5. King Grisly-beard (from Brothers Grimm)
   a. audio                            :http://www.ziddu.com/download/14595644/king_grisly-beard.mp3.html
    b. audioscript                         :http://www.ziddu.com/download/14619707/KingGrisly-beardaudioscript.pdf.html    

II. Final Even semester
6. Solar Water Heater - Science and Technology (American accent)
   a. audio                           : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14889438/SolarWaterHeater.mp3.html
    b. audioscript                     : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14733150/audioscript.doc.html 

7. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (American accent)
  a. audio                                : classroom activity
   b. material (doc.)           : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14889268/Listeningcomprehension2_TEST.docx.html
       material (pdf)              : http://www.ziddu.com/download/14889328/Listeningcomprehension2_TEST.pdf.html

8. Famous singer: Justin Bieber (spoken by Australian accent)
  a. comprehension (rtf)    : http://www.4shared.com/document/JM-GDADE/Question_of_Justin_Bieber__ext.html
     or comprehension (pdf): http://www.4shared.com/document/EcyLKDoq/Question_of_Justin_Bieber__ext.html
  b. audio file                        : http://www.4shared.com/audio/_shKtk-B/Story_of_Justin_Bieber.html
E.S.

Two weeks FREE for you, 31 JAN-13 FEB 2011!!

          Well, Final Exam is finished already, but may not for all because there might be another following test taken in accordance to time limitation on each subject. Through this I say CONGRATULATIONS for your endeavor through the night resulting next to the best score, students! Optimism should be created then while waiting for it. 

          The major important news now given to you is that next Monday, 31 Jan-13 Feb (good number I think ;D) will be your 'goody moody day' (for some may be) because there will be no teaching & studying activity through those days. But I believe that your sense of creativity will be challenged to prepare the next semester by doing some self-learning. So, get up from your 'lazy chair' and do anything that can make you stronger and better! See you soon!

E.S 

Final Exam Essay

Dear Students,

Here are some files related to the Final Test which were already conducted. Choose it wisely then to be used properly in the future :)

1) a. Vocabulary 2 class 1

http://www.ziddu.com/download/13578089/VOCABULARY2FINALTEST_PARALLEL1.zip.html

    b. Vocabulary 2 class 2

http://www.ziddu.com/download/13578092/VOCABULARY2FINALTEST_PARALLEL2.zip.html

2) Reading 1

http://www.ziddu.com/download/13578145/READING1FINALTEST.zip.html

3) Intensive English Course (IEC)

http://www.ziddu.com/download/13578183/IECFINALEXAM.zip.html

P.S

Some files above are subjects taught by MJ, so any differences in material may be occurred. Thanks for visiting and Good luck ;)

Final test reading material chosen from student assignment (Optional -Reading 1)

Dear students, here is the material taken directly and randomly from Reading 1 assignment. Please study the following material as it will be given next as your final test optional material.   May Luck be with you.

E.S

P.S
Pay attention to all students,
Such before, I already told that I would give you four materials for Final Test. Two of them would be taken directly from your reading book (as already uploaded), one from mine (John Lennon) and the last randomly chosen from student assignment (Don Antonio Blanco). Please read and study them all as well as to improve your reading comprehension and understanding. Thank you :-)

The Maestro, Don Antonio Blanco

**Don Antonio Blanco**

 Blanco, arguably the most famous and successful artist to ever live in Bali, built his magnificent studio on top of a mountain overlooking the Campuan River. This flamboyant building, a unique blend of Balinese architecture imbued with the spirit of his native Spain, houses an interesting collection of works drawn from different periods of his long career. During his life it was visited daily by hundreds of people from all over the world. The artist, full of "Catalan charisma," earned himself the sobriquet "The Fabulous Blanco," an expression that mirrored his talent for creativity.

Antonio Blanco was born on September 15, 1911, in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Both of his parents were Spanish, a fact that Blanco believed linked him geographically and spiritually to Miro and Salvador Dali. His father settled in Manila during the Spanish - American War, where he attained prominence as a physician. Blanco was educated at the American Central School in Manila. During his high school years he loved the arts, literature and language classes but struggled in scientific subjects. It was no wonder that he spoke six languages - Spanish, French, English, Tagalog, Indonesian and a bit of Balinese. After completing high school in Manila, Blanco studied at the National Academy of Art in New York under Sidney Dickinson. During those early formative years, Blanco concentrated on the human form, fascinated by the female body more than any other subject matter. To further his studies and ignite his traveling spirit, he traveled extensively throughout the world before he finally landed in Bali in 1952.The King of Ubud gave Blanco a piece of land to set up his home and studio in Campuan, Ubud, at the confluence of two sacred rivers. Blanco and his Balinese wife, the celebrated dancer Ni Ronji, lived in their mountain retreat, barely leaving it for the world outside. Following a brief trip to the United States, where Blanco acquired many new collectors, the couple never left their fantasy home again.

Living in serene surroundings with his four children, Tjempaka, Mario, Orchid and Maha Devi, Bali became Blanco's center. He was fascinated by the island and completely captivated by its charm.

Blanco lived and worked in his magical hilltop home until his death in 1999, feverishly creating his fantasy portraits of beautiful women. Surrounded by lush gardens, rice fields and with a Banyan tree standing over his family's temple, Antonio Blanco proceeded to create a new reality for himself. His artistic outpourings of this isolated world became much sought after by eager art lovers, collectors and promoters. Within a few years, Blanco became the most famous foreign artist to make Bali his home. He was recognized in both Indonesia and abroad, receiving numerous awards and commanding huge prizes at international auctions.

             By the end of his life, Blanco had begun building his museum at his studio in Campuan. Dramatically, he died just before its inauguration. His funeral was marked by a very important cremation in Ubud. It was Blanco's dream to turn his studio-mansion into a museum. His son, Mario, fulfilled this dream by following his path to become a painter. The Blanco Renaissance Museum is now open to the public, exposing both the maestro's and Mario's art works. (taken from: http://www.blancomuseum.com/index.html)

Final Test preparation day: January, 20-23 2011

My beloved students,

       Regarding to the Final Test (UAS) will be held soon on January, 24-29 2011, I have to inform you that the faculty especially for English  Teacher Training and Education program gives two days for self-preparation from January, 20-23 (including Saturday and Sunday). That's all the information I can give now, see you on the test and Good luck ;)

E.S

Final test material for Reading 1

*Materials for reading (final test)*

Here is given two materials for reading (final test) as I promised the day before. Please study the involving materials as you will be scored later in terms of intonation, fluently, and material understanding. For the best way, you can compare the material with the audio given. I trust in your capability and I believe you will try your best for it! Good Luck ;)

Audio files' links:
1. The death of a ghost:
http://www.ziddu.com/download/13345668/LESSON30.MP3.html

2. Nothing to sell and nothing to buy:
http://www.ziddu.com/download/13345634/LESSON27.MP3.html


P.S
Attention, please! The test will be vary depends on the lecturer. The material above is a subject given by MJ. Thanks

John Lennon (Reading material, Januari 5 2011)

John Winston Lennon

       This is a short biography of John Lennon. In terms of reading activity for the class involved, this material is used to gain self-development. So, check this out!

      John Winston Lennon was born October 9th, 1940 in Liverpool, England to Fred and Julia Lennon. When he was young, his parents separated and he went to live with his Aunt Mimi. John's mother Julia was struck car resulting in her death. John was devastated. He became a hand-full in school. John's school master thought, since he didn't pay much attention in school, except for drawing doodles, that John could go to an art school. He made it to art school. During this time, he met a woman by the name of Cynthia Powell, who later became his first wife. At sixteen, John created the group called the "Quarry Men". At this point, Paul joined the group, then came George. And so the story continued that the Quarry Men evolved into the Beatles. Stu Sutcliffe, a life-long friend of John's and an original member of the Beatles, died suddenly of a brain aneurism in Hamburg. As the group evolved Pete Best left the group and Ringo Starr joined. John married Cynthia Powell in August 1962 and they had a son together who they called Julian. The marriage didn't last long, John and Cynthia divorced a couple years later. John met Yoko Ono soon after and they were married. In 1970, the Beatles broke up, after Paul McCartney had announced that he was suing the group to get out of the contract agreements. After the group broke up, he and his second wife, Yoko Ono, carried on intertwined solo career. John Lennon and Yoko Ono promoted peace by staging "Bed-ins" and their peace campaign with speeches to the press; "War Is Over! If You Want It" with massive billboards in 12 cities all over the world. John disappeared from the public eye in 1975. For the next five years, be lived at home in nearly total seclusion, taking care of his new son, Sean, while Ono ran the couple’s financial affairs. In 1980, John and Yoko started work on the album "Double Fantasy" but John's return was short-lived. On December 8th 1980, John was shot by a "lunatic" by whom's name I will not give. (People like that don't deserve fame.) John's memory will live forever in the hearts of his fans. (taken from: http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/Shannon/John.html, edited by MJ)

P.S 

Please use the material properly for your progress in reading. Thank you. E.S

It's Siwaratri day!

The worship day (purification day) for Balinese people will be held on Monday in the beginning of the year. Yes, it is Siwaratri day which comes every year. Siwaratri is a holy day of worship to perform before Hyang Widhi Wasa / God Almighty in its realization as Sang Hyang Shiva. Siwaratri Day has special significance for mankind, because on that day Sang Hyang Shiva will merge in meditation/yoga. This results Hindus perform activities that lead to self purification, focusing mind to Sang Hyang Shiva, in an effort to generate awareness of self. This is realized by the implementation of upawasa Brata (no eating), monabrata (no speaking) and jagra (no sleeping).

     In this reason, studying activity for the students of Mahasaraswati University will be held next after the day (on Tuesday, January 4, 2011). So does for English teachership program. That is the information for now, will catch you up soon.

Regards,

E.S.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011

       Finally the day is coming, a new year’s day. Great rain and fantastic fireworks were coloring the sky on the new year’s eve yesterday.  The people were flocking around in Puputan Badung Bali square to see fireworks. Some just coming by to merge in the crowded. On the other hand, many cannot stand of the ashes produced by the fireworks and preferred to enjoy their dinner in the restaurant.

     Philosophically, New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new calendar year, the event is celebrated in some manner.  In Brittany, for example, a common image used is that of an incarnation of Father Time (or the "Old Year") wearing a sash across his chest with the previous year printed on it passing on his duties to the Baby New Year (or the "New Year"), an infant wearing a sash with the new year printed on it. The celebrations held world-wide on January 1 as part of New Year's Day commonly include parades, concerts, entertainment that usually enjoyed from the comfort of home, family time, traditional meals etc.

     And last but not least, whatever was the activity held by the people yesterday, all of them were hoping a better life and a bright future. Fireworks and firecrackers are a sign of fun and happiness. Each represents wish and chance. New Year is the beginning, so life starts over the following year. Be ready and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011! 

Best Regards,

E.S.