The Passive Voice and The Passive Causative

The Passive Voice and The Passive  causative.



How to form the passive voice:

The passive voice is formed by using a form of the verb to be plus the past participle of the main verba. The verb TO BE can be used in any tense, as illustrated bellow.

When to use the passive voice.

The passive voice is used when you:

• What to emphasize the object of the action, not the actor.

• Do not know the actor.

•Want to avoid mentioning who performed the action of to avoid blaming anyone.

•Want to report an idea of fact.

Passive Causative

The passive Causative is used to speak about services arranged.

It is formed by the verbs get or had and the past participle of the main verb.

Boostig Brain Power Through the Arts

The arts refers to all the arts, including music, paintings, scultures, theather, dance, and so on. Some scientist have suggested that listening to classical music may improve your ability to perform certain task.Particularly music by Mozart.

Scientist in many part of they world are conducting experiments to explore the friendship between art and music, and intelligence.


Vocabulary of the unit:

Enhance: to better, to improve. 

Dominicans love to US to enhance their life.

Proficiency: ability ir skills.

English students must take a test of proficiency after finishing their studies.

Abstract reasoning: ability to understand general concepts that can not be immediately seen or felt.

Students un certain English test require abstract reasoning.

Self-esteem: confidance.

Women who have plastic surgery are considered with low self-esteem.

Underscoring: emphasizing.

The education system of DR should underscour students into reading and writing.

Neurological: releted to nerves.

Neurologic is a science related to the nervous system.

Hallmark: outstanding feature.

Smart cellphones are one of the hallmark of Samsung Grand.

Currículum: List of subjects taught.

Some subjects like grammar, stylistic, and composición are part of the English curricurrí.

Well-rounded: complite and varied.

To study English offer well-rounded subjectd in oír university.

Building blocks: partes; pieces.

Words are the building block of a language.

NATALY'S INTRODUCTION

Hello! My name is Nataly González, I'm from Santo Domingo, originally, I'm thirty years old, I'm studying a Degree of Modern Language at UASD University, I'm a soldier of the Army of the Dominican Republic.

My expectative in this class, is focus me in all vocabulary, that we can find through of each lesson on the Northstar 5 Listening and Speaking book, Third, Edition, to put it in practice on my lexicon.

About me

Hi everybody.                                                                                                         My name is Rosa Amelia De La Rosa. I live in Higuey.  Each week I travel to Santo Domingo for classes at the university.  I have a 19-year-old son. And I work as a farmer. I'd like to be a translator, I'm trying to get to it.

Presentation

Hello everyone!! My name is Lauries. I was born in Mao Valverde, but when i was 20 years I moved to Santo Domingo because I wanted to study modern languages which is My career. I am 23 years old, i have two brothers, i am the second and the only girl.

Spending time with my family and friends is one of my favorite activities. I also like to travel, and watch series. I love to dance, and eat fast food. 

Geury Romero- Introducing Myself

Hello!

My name is Geury Romero Romero. I’m 21 years old. I was born in San Juan, Dominican Republic in 1997. I’m the youngest of my three siblings. My parents live in San Juan and my brothers live in Santo Domingo. 

I studied at Maguana's High School, where I got my High School Diploma. Also I studied Music Language and Gruitar at Bellas Artes for 4 years. Then as I was learning music language, I had a great passion for learning other languages. So, I decided to study English at English Immersion Program, in which I learn a lot of  it. 

Now, I'm studying Modern Languages majoring in English at UASD and in my free time I’m learning French as my third language. I love to play the guitar. I actually play in a small youth choir at a Catholic church in San Juan. My favorite hobby is swimming. I love traveling. In fact, I’ve been visiting different countries in the past 5 years. 

Finally, something that I can say about me is that  I love learning new things that’s why I study languages, because by learning different languages I am able to know many cultures and different people.

Thank You!

my biography

hello my name is lisbet Mejia I am from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic I am 25 years old, I study modern languages ​​English mention in the uasd, I have two sisters my parents are Juana Vasquez and Ramon Mejía my father is from San José de ocoa and my mother  It's from Villa Vasquez castanets, I like to watch TV spend time with my friends and family.

I bit about myself

Hello guys, I am Milly as you might already know. I am 21 years old, I live in Villa Mella, and I love my career.

The reason I decided to study languages is far from simple, but, in a nutshell, I chose languages because I think the best way to explore a culture is by learning its language.

I expect to learn new things in this course, regardless of the short time we have, and that we all get along.☺️

My Autobiography

My name is Belgica Yinett Morales Manzanillo, I was born on May 3, 1995, in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.

      

My parents are, Santa Manzanillo Crispin and Nolberto Morales Peralta. I have two brothers, one of 15 years old named Nolberling and another of 12 years old named Jonás. I am the oldest since I am 24 years old.

I was living in San Pedro de Macoris until I was 2 years old, then one of my aunts from a father named Ramona took me to live with her in the city of El Seibo since education in San Pedro de Macoris was not the most appropriate for me according to my aunt. At first my mother refused to let me go, but after talking with my father, she agreed to let me go. During the holidays, my parents used to go for me to El Seibo to spend those days with me in San Pedro de Macoris.

Since I was little I liked being a very calm and cheerful girl. I really liked playing as a teacher and putting notes to imaginary students .

At the age of 4 I stayed to live in my grandparents' house because my aunt had given birth one of my cousin named Jesús and she could not take care of me. My aunt's husband took me from time to time to my aunt's house and between him and she bought me many things. My grandparents spoiled me a lot. My grandmother combed me and prepared my breakfast before going to school. My grandfather brought me fruits from the field and gave me money to buy sweets. I enjoyed so much live with my aunt and her husband as with my grandparents too.


When I was in school, my first brother Nolberling was born with whom I played when my parents took me to San Pedro de Macoris.

When I was 9 years old my parents decided to go and live in El Seibo city where my other younger brother Jonás was born.

I had my party of 15 years in the house of my aunt Ramona with my parents and other relatives. I did the intermediate level at Santa Cruz Fe y Alegría Polytechnic where I did a tourism technician and after having finished I did an internship in Bavaro at the Punta Cana Princess Hotel. It should be noted that this internship was what motivated me to study what I am studying today.

      In 2014 I enrolled in the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo where I am studying Modern Languages English Mention. I'm in my eighth semester.

In 2015 I did the course called English by Immesion in the Dominico Americano. It is noteworthy that this institute has very good teachers because I learned a lot.

Now I'm living in Santo Domingo by the university. In my free time I like to visit my family to El Seibo. We usually celebrate christmas together and all the important activities . I also like to listen to music and see the beautiful sunset.

Reported Speech

  

In the class, we talked about the direct and indirect speech. Direct speech is a quation of someone's words while Indirect speech reports or tells what someone say without using the person's exacts words.

There are some rules and examples  for changing direct and indirect speech.













When you use indirect speech, try to vary the reporting verbs. Such as Complain, mention, remark, answer , reply, predict, deny, explain, wonder, question, add, respond, comment, observe, and continue.

Commands:













The teacher gave us  some example in class.

 The teacher remarked "We have a quizz next monday".
(DO). The teacher remarked that we had a quizz monday. (IO)

Notice: In direct object  we  will always use quotation.

Warriors without Weapons

In times of war, a red cross on a white background means 'don't shoot'. It shows that impartial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with no discrimination to what side they belong to.


In this unit, we talked about the Internationl Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).It is a completely independent organization which is funded by donations from public and privated agencies and from goverments. The ICRC is also the oldest humanitarian organization in the world.

This organization helps people and victims caused by disaster as floods, fires, etc.

Have you ever done any volunteer work? 

 I have never done volunteer work, but i recieved some help of the Red Cross. I live en San Cristobal. The last storm called Maria. Whole the neigborhood got fooded. We were rescued by the Red Cross, eventhough my house was not flooded. We went to a refuge for 2 days. It was tough. They gave us food, mattresses, medicine, blanked, etc.

I learned a lot from this unit. I didn't know the Red Cross was started by Swiss citizens..

In the class, we discuss important topics, like some new words related to the International committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).


Vocabulary of the unit



Legitimacy: moral and legal acceptabilility.

Ex; Some cities of the United States legitimacy the abortion.

Devastating: completely destructive.

Ex; George storm in 1998 was devastating.

Volatile: likey to explote; tense.

Ex; The political situation is becoming more volatile.

Barbarism and savagery:  cruel and extremely violent behavior.

Ex: Come in a movie theather and kill everybody is an act of barbarism and savagery.

Ratified: signed; officially approved.
Ex; In Virginia, US is ratified the marriage between two people of the same sex.

Institutionalize: communicating widely.
Ex; BHD bank is trying to institutionalize the bank`s practices to another international banks.

Prevail: existed; lasted.

Ex; It is hard for logic  to prevail over emotions.

Spare: save

Ex: A  kid was being attacked by a shark and a life guard spare him.

Subscribe to: support and follow.

Ex: I already subscribe on a youtube channer. It is about science.

Disseminating: communicating widely.

Ex;  The police deparment did a great effort to dissemination about the crime rate.

Counterintuitive:  Illogical; unepxected.

Ex: Her clothes choises are often unexpected and counterintuitive.

Codes: rules.

Ex: If you want to study medicine, you should follow the rules or codes.

My Presentation

My name is Rosaura. I'm 23 years old. I live in San Cristobal. I study language and my mayor is english. I enjoy spending time with my family and close friends. I love going to movies. I like watching  t.v and listening to music.

I consider myself as a hardworking person when i want something i go for it. One of my bigest weakness is being shy and perfectionist. Some people say that being perfectionist is not a weakness.