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Learning Academic Vocabulary
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Saturday, 22 May 2010
Sunday, 7 September 2008
Grammar(Verb Pattern)
http://depts.gallaudet.edu/esl/verbpat1to3.htm
I did this exercise and i have got 16 out of 20
the verbs 'enjoy, finish, quit, stop, keep, discuss and practice' use an 'ing' verb if one comes after them.
Verbs such as 'like, love, hate start, begin, continue' can use either a 'to' verb OR an 'ing' verb.
start +to VERB,(VERB+ing)
quit+VERB+ing
enjoy+VERB+ing
like+toVERB,(VERB+ing)
continue +to Verb+ing
want+to VERB
love+to VERB+ing
plan+to VERB
need+ toVERB
I did this exercise and i have got 16 out of 20
the verbs 'enjoy, finish, quit, stop, keep, discuss and practice' use an 'ing' verb if one comes after them.
Verbs such as 'like, love, hate start, begin, continue' can use either a 'to' verb OR an 'ing' verb.
start +to VERB,(VERB+ing)
quit+VERB+ing
enjoy+VERB+ing
like+toVERB,(VERB+ing)
continue +to Verb+ing
want+to VERB
love+to VERB+ing
plan+to VERB
need+ toVERB
Grammar(Modal Verb)
I did this exercise regarding to MODAL VERB which was difficult,I have got 64%
http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/cill/eap/2004/u6/pg135ex2modals.htm
http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/cill/eap/2004/u6/pg135ex2modals.htm
Presentation(GLOBALIZATION)
these links were already put on my blog,I have reminded them again because the subject of these presention is GLOBALIZATION,please have look to them :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s59ABNrjxA
Making a presntation
Some good phrases for presentation which i read and i found out can be useful for my tuesday's presentation in this book ,hopefully thease migh be useful for your presentation as well
Getting Started:
I'd like to focus on recent development in …….
Feel free to interrupt if you have any question or want to make comment
First I`ll give a brief of overview of …….
I'd like to begin by looking at……….
I'd like to focus on recent development in …….
Feel free to interrupt if you have any question or want to make comment
First I`ll give a brief of overview of …….
I'd like to begin by looking at……….
During the presentation and closing it
Now let`s turn to the problem of workplace stress
Moving on.I'd like to look at the.....
I also want to talk about the supply of clean water,but I'll come back to that later
Anyway,getting back to /to return to ........
To sum up,then...............That's all i have to say.thank you for listening
Well,I'll stop there as I've run out of time.thank you
Thursday, 28 August 2008
first draft of globalization
1-Introduction
There is no shadow of doubt about fact that international integration has been a phenomenon of third millennium (Yoon, y, 2005). It has been a process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments in the world. For thousands of years people and corporations have tried to invest in other countries. In fact, the majority aspects of the current globalization are completely similar to those prevailing before the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. (globalization101 website).it is generally agreed that globalization from the beginning was fraught with conflict, competition, control and misuse. (Abraham,k, 2000) in addition, this has had remarkable effects on the environment, culture, political systems, and economic development or even on theological thinking and mission praxis in recent years. (Abraham,k, 2000).Its impact on those has been developed day by day and it knows no boundary. One of the most significant current discussions among people and governments is the influence of globalization on poor nations and rich nations. However, proponents of globalization believe that it allows poor countries to develop economically and raise their standards of living, whereas, opponents of globalization claim that political and economic changes have taken place only in one corner of world and they affect the people's life far away. For instance "a decision of the USA not to purchase raw rubber can unsettle the economy of Malaysia" (Mathews, G, 2000) .As be mentioned before globalization is deeply controversial. Thereby, it needs to be considered more and more. In this essay the positive effects and negative effects of globalization will be examined first, following this, its impact on polymer engineering and plastic product design which is my subject will be considered.
2-Advantages of globalization
The most remarkable advantages of globalization are increasing free trade between nations……….
3-Disadvantages of globalization
On the other hand, the increasing inequality between rich nations and poor nations is a fundamental threat in the world………..
4-The positive effect on polymer engineering and plastic product design (technology)
Competition within the corporations has beneficially increased by globalization and all factories are trying to improve their technology in each industry sector..........
5-The negative effect on polymer engineering and plastic product design (technology)
Political matters have had straight effect on improving technology especially on the third world nations in the recent years..........
6-Conclusion
There is no shadow of doubt about fact that international integration has been a phenomenon of third millennium (Yoon, y, 2005). It has been a process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments in the world. For thousands of years people and corporations have tried to invest in other countries. In fact, the majority aspects of the current globalization are completely similar to those prevailing before the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. (globalization101 website).it is generally agreed that globalization from the beginning was fraught with conflict, competition, control and misuse. (Abraham,k, 2000) in addition, this has had remarkable effects on the environment, culture, political systems, and economic development or even on theological thinking and mission praxis in recent years. (Abraham,k, 2000).Its impact on those has been developed day by day and it knows no boundary. One of the most significant current discussions among people and governments is the influence of globalization on poor nations and rich nations. However, proponents of globalization believe that it allows poor countries to develop economically and raise their standards of living, whereas, opponents of globalization claim that political and economic changes have taken place only in one corner of world and they affect the people's life far away. For instance "a decision of the USA not to purchase raw rubber can unsettle the economy of Malaysia" (Mathews, G, 2000) .As be mentioned before globalization is deeply controversial. Thereby, it needs to be considered more and more. In this essay the positive effects and negative effects of globalization will be examined first, following this, its impact on polymer engineering and plastic product design which is my subject will be considered.
2-Advantages of globalization
The most remarkable advantages of globalization are increasing free trade between nations……….
3-Disadvantages of globalization
On the other hand, the increasing inequality between rich nations and poor nations is a fundamental threat in the world………..
4-The positive effect on polymer engineering and plastic product design (technology)
Competition within the corporations has beneficially increased by globalization and all factories are trying to improve their technology in each industry sector..........
5-The negative effect on polymer engineering and plastic product design (technology)
Political matters have had straight effect on improving technology especially on the third world nations in the recent years..........
6-Conclusion
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
the reflection of 4 lectures
I read 4 lectures which have mentioned in our yellow book, i have tried to write my introduction from these lectures
Globalization has been the most controversial issue in commencement of third millennium. Although, it does not have got the same meaning by different realms and disciplines. Despite there is not a global agreement about the characterization of this term, it has revolutionized the whole face of economy and business in entire of the world. There are a number of arguments that claim globalization has opened various perspectives such as flourish in communications and markets, contact between cultures, spread investment, technology and modernity, and improve standards of productions.
However, It did not a long time to be revealed how shaken these claims are. Many people believe that in spite of nowadays propagandas “In Defense of Globalization”, as a result of deep alteration in technology, it is doing irreparable damage on humankind specifically working class’s quality of life which includes the most majority of our planet people’s population.
Globalization has been the most controversial issue in commencement of third millennium. Although, it does not have got the same meaning by different realms and disciplines. Despite there is not a global agreement about the characterization of this term, it has revolutionized the whole face of economy and business in entire of the world. There are a number of arguments that claim globalization has opened various perspectives such as flourish in communications and markets, contact between cultures, spread investment, technology and modernity, and improve standards of productions.
However, It did not a long time to be revealed how shaken these claims are. Many people believe that in spite of nowadays propagandas “In Defense of Globalization”, as a result of deep alteration in technology, it is doing irreparable damage on humankind specifically working class’s quality of life which includes the most majority of our planet people’s population.
Degrees of certainly
Degrees of certainty
I strongly recommend that have look to this short notes which will help you to manage CERTAINLY in your Academic Writing
Some expressions those are useful when presenting ideas that they are true or almost certainly true:
It is evident that………….
There is a tendency for……
There is every likelihood…………
The research is likely to ………..
The situation is liable to change…………….
It is, of course, essential to check data carefully.
The best age for language learning is, apparently, the teenage years
The writer is unsure:
Some expressions those are useful when presenting ideas that they are true or almost certainly true:
It is evident that………….
There is a tendency for……
There is every likelihood…………
The research is likely to ………..
The situation is liable to change…………….
It is, of course, essential to check data carefully.
The best age for language learning is, apparently, the teenage years
The writer is unsure:
The research has allegedly come to some very significant conclusions
The article is reportedly an excellent piece of work
In the absence of evidence to the contrary we can assume that…………..
The perception of boys as poor language learners can be shown to be false
Globalization and its impact on Human Rights
I read some part of this article and I have written some notes regarding it which might be useful for my essay:
1-Modern communication has converted the world into a global village
2-Politacal and economic have been taken place in one corner of the world affect the life of people for away.
3-In the last 300-400 years ago, all countries created new trade routes from the west to the east.
4-The process of globalization from the beginning was fraught with competition, conflict, domination, exploitation
5-Theresults of the past few decades of development have been well summarized,"THE POOR BECOMING POORER,THE RICH BECOMING RICHER"
1-Modern communication has converted the world into a global village
2-Politacal and economic have been taken place in one corner of the world affect the life of people for away.
3-In the last 300-400 years ago, all countries created new trade routes from the west to the east.
4-The process of globalization from the beginning was fraught with competition, conflict, domination, exploitation
5-Theresults of the past few decades of development have been well summarized,"THE POOR BECOMING POORER,THE RICH BECOMING RICHER"
6- Globalization has revolutionized the whole face of economy and business in entire of the world
7-Globalization can not be considered seriously without the context that was emerged.
8-Term of globalization could be sketched by “International Trade Openness”, “free market”, “economic liberalization” and “Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)”.
Friday, 8 August 2008
MOLDING
http://www.ides.com/newsletters/free/2007/1017_Paulson.htm
I found this link and that was very intresting for me because molding is very important part in casting section in each factory but as this link shows we didnt follow this steps in my country when i was working in foundry section exactly. (IT SHOULD BE CONSIDERD!!!)
1-Plastic Temperature
2.Plastic Flow Rate
3.Plastic Pressure
4.Plastic Cooling Rate & Time
5.What Does Start Up Entail?
6.Initial Sampling
7.Process with No Mold Release
8.Effects of Adjusting Injection Speeds
9.MFI & Material Lot Number
10.Textured Parts
11.Tool Tear Down & Inspection
I found this link and that was very intresting for me because molding is very important part in casting section in each factory but as this link shows we didnt follow this steps in my country when i was working in foundry section exactly. (IT SHOULD BE CONSIDERD!!!)
1-Plastic Temperature
2.Plastic Flow Rate
3.Plastic Pressure
4.Plastic Cooling Rate & Time
5.What Does Start Up Entail?
6.Initial Sampling
7.Process with No Mold Release
8.Effects of Adjusting Injection Speeds
9.MFI & Material Lot Number
10.Textured Parts
11.Tool Tear Down & Inspection
Plastic Materials
Chapter one in plastic product design book which i have started to read from last month is about PLASTIC MATERIALS I have written my reflection a short summary of this chapter:
Plastic are organic materials which are made from large molecules that are constructed by a chain-like attachment of certain building-block molecules. Plastic have divided into two categories :THERMOPLASTIC and THERMOSET plastics.
THERMOSETS:
Thermoses plastics are polymers(“poly” means many) which are useless in their raw states. they are the hardest and stiffest of all plastics, some example of this group are: phenolics , melamine, urea, alkyds, and epoxies
THERMOPLASTICS:
this group of plastics are “heat-sensitive” material which are solids at room temperature, like most metals. common examples of this group are: polyethylene , polystyrene ,polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and nylon.
Plastic are organic materials which are made from large molecules that are constructed by a chain-like attachment of certain building-block molecules. Plastic have divided into two categories :THERMOPLASTIC and THERMOSET plastics.
THERMOSETS:
Thermoses plastics are polymers(“poly” means many) which are useless in their raw states. they are the hardest and stiffest of all plastics, some example of this group are: phenolics , melamine, urea, alkyds, and epoxies
THERMOPLASTICS:
this group of plastics are “heat-sensitive” material which are solids at room temperature, like most metals. common examples of this group are: polyethylene , polystyrene ,polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and nylon.
Monday, 4 August 2008
Feedback of My Secound Seminar
I did my second seminar, If I wanted evaluate my self I would say that I was better than my first seminar, my preparation was more acceptable than before and I had prepared useful information and research about surveillance from steve`s blog in addition, some good expressions which could help me when I wanted to say my ideas. I think I spoke not enough and it should have been more. When others were speaking I listened to them good and didn’t interrupted them even I tried to write some notes after their speaking because some people in our group had made interesting points from some resources . I argued about my opinions and sometimes I used my evidence to support my opinions but for next seminars I would need to discuss more and clearer.
In my opinion my language was ok and most of them were understandable .finally, I worked not bad with the other people in my group in this seminar but as I mentioned before I will definitely need to work harder and push myself more.
In my opinion my language was ok and most of them were understandable .finally, I worked not bad with the other people in my group in this seminar but as I mentioned before I will definitely need to work harder and push myself more.
Sunday, 3 August 2008
Some points of using surveillance
My ideas about surveillance (I have taken from some links which are on Steve's bog and jim`s blog)
1-since 1994, the use of surveillance has dramatically increased in the UK.
2-the UK uses more CCTV cameras for controlling population than anywhere else in the world.
3-it is estimated that 500.000 CCTV operate within London (this means there is one for every fourteen people.
4- After 26 October 2004 all passports issued in the US have had a biometric identifier.
5- In the USA has been done routinely fingerprinting and face scanning from foreign visitors since January 2004.
6- With the biometric passport every country may have its own surveillance system, finger prints, face scans and keeping them as long as they wish.
7- We can not be absolutely certain that there will be no misuse of the DNA database.
8- Police can track down offenders by matching samples with other family members who may be on the database.
9-The number of samples on the database has trebled in the last five years in the UK.
10- It may not always be possible to identify people from their DNA
11- Micro-chipped passports were introduced in the UK in the middle of 2005
12- Millions of passengers could end up on a computer system that could be accessed by governments across the world.
13- ICAO = the International Civil Aviation Organisation
1-since 1994, the use of surveillance has dramatically increased in the UK.
2-the UK uses more CCTV cameras for controlling population than anywhere else in the world.
3-it is estimated that 500.000 CCTV operate within London (this means there is one for every fourteen people.
4- After 26 October 2004 all passports issued in the US have had a biometric identifier.
5- In the USA has been done routinely fingerprinting and face scanning from foreign visitors since January 2004.
6- With the biometric passport every country may have its own surveillance system, finger prints, face scans and keeping them as long as they wish.
7- We can not be absolutely certain that there will be no misuse of the DNA database.
8- Police can track down offenders by matching samples with other family members who may be on the database.
9-The number of samples on the database has trebled in the last five years in the UK.
10- It may not always be possible to identify people from their DNA
11- Micro-chipped passports were introduced in the UK in the middle of 2005
12- Millions of passengers could end up on a computer system that could be accessed by governments across the world.
13- ICAO = the International Civil Aviation Organisation
Thursday, 31 July 2008
CCTV
I read this article on BBC website, According to this, CCTV has helped to control anti social behaviours and because of this there has been fall in rubbery and reduction in some part of England in the last couple of years.
Some new word:
Burglury: housebreaking
Recognition: identification
Some new word:
Burglury: housebreaking
Recognition: identification
Neighbourhood policing: Neighbourhood policing is about local policing; police, partners and the community working together, to identify thiefs,robbers.......
cut incidents of anti-social behaviour :A usually minor event or condition that is subordinate to another , syn:occurrence
Pherasel verbs in academic English
I did these exercises which were related to phrasal verbs in Academic Vocabulary in use book( unit 6 exercises 6.1 and 6.2)
6.1
1-We conduct (carry out) a series of experiments to test out our hypothesis.
2-Before the test you should revise (go/look back over) chapter 7 and 8 of your text books.
3-In his article on the American Civil War Kingston discusses (goes into) the reasons why the situation developed in the way it did.
4-Cole presents (puts forward) some fascinating theories on the development on of language in his latest book
5-The psychologist observed (pointed out) that it was very unusual for a young child to behave in this way.
6-Please check (go through) your work again carefully before handing it in.
7-In this article Simpson aims (sets out) to prove that the Chinese reached America long before the Vikings.
8-Women now constitute (make up) over half the student population in ,most universities in this country
6.2
1-on 2-out 3-out (my answer was wrong it should be up) 4-out 5-out (it should be up) 6-forward 7-on 8-out
1-We conduct (carry out) a series of experiments to test out our hypothesis.
2-Before the test you should revise (go/look back over) chapter 7 and 8 of your text books.
3-In his article on the American Civil War Kingston discusses (goes into) the reasons why the situation developed in the way it did.
4-Cole presents (puts forward) some fascinating theories on the development on of language in his latest book
5-The psychologist observed (pointed out) that it was very unusual for a young child to behave in this way.
6-Please check (go through) your work again carefully before handing it in.
7-In this article Simpson aims (sets out) to prove that the Chinese reached America long before the Vikings.
8-Women now constitute (make up) over half the student population in ,most universities in this country
6.2
1-on 2-out 3-out (my answer was wrong it should be up) 4-out 5-out (it should be up) 6-forward 7-on 8-out
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
first introduction( first draft)
To what extend are we influenced by media images?
It is generally agreed that media images are becoming an important and serious aspect of today's life .thousands of them are found every where and they are available to everybody. People absorb media images from television, magazines, internet, and newspaper or even on billboards and video games. Undoubtedly, media images are powerful because they affect our expectations, attitudes or even our social convention moreover, they have narrowed our notions since people use media frequently.(Sam Femanio and marck Nickerson, media &values magazine ,1999).thereby, what need to be awarded is that the most of our decisions, beliefs, and values are based on what we know for a fact and how we have put our trust on the mass media. However, we should know how media and its images really work. It is often argued that the mass media and its images have had negative on our life both in terms of the mentally and physically and also there has been a little discussion about whether they should be controlled or not. However, this essay will examine the influence of media images on society and it will be considered how it influences our decisions.
(Word195)
It is generally agreed that media images are becoming an important and serious aspect of today's life .thousands of them are found every where and they are available to everybody. People absorb media images from television, magazines, internet, and newspaper or even on billboards and video games. Undoubtedly, media images are powerful because they affect our expectations, attitudes or even our social convention moreover, they have narrowed our notions since people use media frequently.(Sam Femanio and marck Nickerson, media &values magazine ,1999).thereby, what need to be awarded is that the most of our decisions, beliefs, and values are based on what we know for a fact and how we have put our trust on the mass media. However, we should know how media and its images really work. It is often argued that the mass media and its images have had negative on our life both in terms of the mentally and physically and also there has been a little discussion about whether they should be controlled or not. However, this essay will examine the influence of media images on society and it will be considered how it influences our decisions.
(Word195)
Monday, 28 July 2008
Answer to Steve`s questions about grammar
Q) Which of the grammar points you have problems with are more important for a) writing b) speaking c) both?
A) I think my speaking is weaker than my writing and it is not fluent enough.
Q) Do you think that doing lots and lots of grammar exercises is the best way to improve your grammar?
A) yes,I think is the best way for me because I might find out more about my weaknesses and my mistakes and try to correct all of them.
Q) Can you think of any other activities that you could do without having to pick up a grammar book?
A) I think 1) listening to radio especially (BBC4) migh be useful or even when my teachers are taking about a subject, listen very carefully to them and write some notes could be good.
2)doing grammar exercise on internet could be helpful activies and entertainment as well.
Q) How do you think you've learnt the grammar you already know well?
A) doing many exercise and reviewing all of them when I forget them and don`t remember their rules
Q) Can you find some online exercises to help you with your grammar weaknesses.
A) I think my speaking is weaker than my writing and it is not fluent enough.
Q) Do you think that doing lots and lots of grammar exercises is the best way to improve your grammar?
A) yes,I think is the best way for me because I might find out more about my weaknesses and my mistakes and try to correct all of them.
Q) Can you think of any other activities that you could do without having to pick up a grammar book?
A) I think 1) listening to radio especially (BBC4) migh be useful or even when my teachers are taking about a subject, listen very carefully to them and write some notes could be good.
2)doing grammar exercise on internet could be helpful activies and entertainment as well.
Q) How do you think you've learnt the grammar you already know well?
A) doing many exercise and reviewing all of them when I forget them and don`t remember their rules
Q) Can you find some online exercises to help you with your grammar weaknesses.
Evaluate my first Seminar
I try to evaluate my self how well did my first seminar and I am going to write some notes in a nut shell about it:
Actually I wasn’t bad in first seminar but I think it could be better, I will need more improvement in some areas for instance, I hadn’t done enough research and preparation in addition, I should practise more about my languages because sometimes I felt it wasn’t accurate for other students in my group.
One of my good points was I listened to other students well when they were talking about specific subject and didn’t interrupt them too much! And also should be indicated that I had prepared enough phrases and expressions which some of them were formal and some of them were more informal. I argued my opinion clearly and respectably but it would be better if I spoke more during the seminar.
In during the seminar I tried to give some research and evidence to my group which could support my opinions and ideas.
For next seminar I am trying to improve my weak points and use and support more my strong points.
Actually I wasn’t bad in first seminar but I think it could be better, I will need more improvement in some areas for instance, I hadn’t done enough research and preparation in addition, I should practise more about my languages because sometimes I felt it wasn’t accurate for other students in my group.
One of my good points was I listened to other students well when they were talking about specific subject and didn’t interrupt them too much! And also should be indicated that I had prepared enough phrases and expressions which some of them were formal and some of them were more informal. I argued my opinion clearly and respectably but it would be better if I spoke more during the seminar.
In during the seminar I tried to give some research and evidence to my group which could support my opinions and ideas.
For next seminar I am trying to improve my weak points and use and support more my strong points.
Sunday, 27 July 2008
Plastic Product Design with Management Msc
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This link is related to my subject at London Metropolitan University which will start september 2008. this course consist of 3taught core modules with 1 optional taught module and a project.For Msc these 6 module must be passed.It means I will need to collect 180 credits.
The aims of the product design with management course are to: a) Provide the basis of business management in addition to the underpinning product design modules for science and engineering graduates. b) Provide foundation knowledge and practical skills related to managerial work. c) Use computer programme to manage project planning and control processes.
About pejman ( who am I ?)
I graduated in metallurgy engineering at one of famous university in Iran. I was working in a factory at control project section beside of my studying. After graduating I decided to continue my subject in one of good universities in London so I chose London metropolitan university because it has only had my favourite subject which is plastic product design with management. This is mixed by two different subject, management and engineering science. I hope it will develop my knowledge, confidence, professional values and also my attitudes in preparation for a successful career in industry in future .
Since April 2008 I have been studying English at London met and by starting my main subject it will have finished .I hope my English would be acceptable and good enough at the end of this course because be honest I am really worry about it!!!
I have been working part time in one of luxury hotels in London which is called Café Royal since 4 month ago. In during working there I have learnt many things which all of them could have been useful for my experience or even for my English. In addition, I have found new friends who all of them are so lovely.
At the moment I am a little bit tired because I have been living in London more than 8 month without any holiday and I think it would be helpful if I took a rest for a couple of days without thinking about English, polymer department ,London ,costs, job, and even lovely self study but unfortunately it is impossible :(
I love tennis and I have been playing it since 12 years ago. It is one of my hobbies in London and also I like football I used to play it with my friends but now I just support one of famous Iranian teams which is called PERSPOLIS from abroad.
Since April 2008 I have been studying English at London met and by starting my main subject it will have finished .I hope my English would be acceptable and good enough at the end of this course because be honest I am really worry about it!!!
I have been working part time in one of luxury hotels in London which is called Café Royal since 4 month ago. In during working there I have learnt many things which all of them could have been useful for my experience or even for my English. In addition, I have found new friends who all of them are so lovely.
At the moment I am a little bit tired because I have been living in London more than 8 month without any holiday and I think it would be helpful if I took a rest for a couple of days without thinking about English, polymer department ,London ,costs, job, and even lovely self study but unfortunately it is impossible :(
I love tennis and I have been playing it since 12 years ago. It is one of my hobbies in London and also I like football I used to play it with my friends but now I just support one of famous Iranian teams which is called PERSPOLIS from abroad.
God willing,all students will succeed in finishing their course.
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