Portfolio Advanced 11
Portfolio Advanced 11
Portfolio Advanced 11
1.- Achieve (Verb). - It is when you get to do or obtain something that is intended,
requested or desired.
2. Acquire (Verb). - It is when you achieve a quality, knowledge, habit or skill, naturally
or after a process.
something.
quantity
10. Perception (Noun). - A belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on
11. Unconscious (Adjective). - It is when you are in the state of not being awake and
12. Unique (Adjective). - It is the result of being one, either in its species or in a certain
category.
person.
14. Discern (Verb). - To see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear.
Synonyms: Distinguish or Differentiate
16. Trait (Noun). - It is a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of
behavior.
Step 2: Create
On a separate piece of paper, write five questions about Clever Hans. Use at least
one word from the Review or Expand sections in each question. Then exchange
papers with a partner and answer the questions. You can write or discuss your
answers
1.- Who was Clevers Hans and why did you think he was so unique?
Clevers Hans, he was a horse and they thought he was unique because they thought he
could count.
Clevers Hans could answer questions only when the person asking the question was in
sight and already knew the answer, he used his instincts and observed the person to
Clevers Hans got these skills by training himself, he didn't need human help to get
They often use it to show humans that they believe that animals are intelligent, they
are fooling themselves and that animals can only use their instincts.
5.- Do you think that the case of Clevers Hans is unique and unrepeatable?
From my perspective, I think that the chances of this case happening again are not that
high since it is not a normal case, he was the exception to the rule and that does not
The main idea of the text is how some animals have been able to develop advanced
What do you think are the reasons why these animals developed that kind of ability?
I think that the reason that these animals developed this type of ability is because they
are more intelligent than average, something similar happens in human beings, there
are people who can do things that a normal person could not and these people are
The people who wrote the text are Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson and their
point of view is that for them animals are intelligent and that this makes them develop
The person who demonstrated it was the psychologist Oskar Pfungst and explained
that Clever Hans didn't really count but that Hans was observing subtle and
Where was the article about a woman named Connie Standley published?
The article was published by the New York Times in Florida, in which it indicates that
the lady has two dogs that can predict her seizures thirty minutes in advance.
Clever Hans got fame from him initially in Germany but later became world famous,
this fame was due to the fact that he supposedly could count.
I think that the animals that come to develop these kinds of abilities with rares, I
consider that these animals have above average intelligence and therefore can
own?
I believe that there is no exact time for these animals to begin to develop these new
abilities on their own, but rather they are influenced by their environment and are
I think this is because there are animals that are more intelligent than others, just as in
humans there are people who can do things that others cannot, the same happens
with animals.
Why is there a discrepancy between people who think that these animals are
I think that this discrepancy is mainly due to the thought that each person has about
animals, some believe that animals can be very intelligent while others believe that
these animals just have a more developed instinct that allows them to learn new skills
on their own.
Because it is the way in which animals understand that what they are doing is right, it
How can you determine that an animal has above average intelligence?
I think the only way to determine it is for the animal to start developing new abilities
on its own, that is a clear reason that the animal has above average intelligence.
Seizure alert dogs can be identified because, according to their owners, they can
Draft
surprise or fear.
2.- Emphatic (Adjective). - It is when you say something in a strong way and without
any doubt.
4.- Loveless (Adjective). - Lack of love, affection or affection for a person or a thing.
5.- Radically (Adverb). - It is when a great change occurs, usually it is related to the
6.- Utterly (Adverb). - Indicates the maximum degree possible in the property that it
expresses.
slightest emotion.
value.
16.- Punctually (Adverb). - It is when you are at the expected or correct time and not
late.
Step 2: Synthesyze
From my point of view, I believe that the fact of being able to double life expectancy
would be a great advance for our time, since I believe that this would give us the
option of increasing our economic productivity, spending more quality time with loved
ones , to see future generations grow, I also believe that this "extra" time would allow
consider that the fact of having more time to live gives us the time to be able to amend
the mistakes that we have made in our life, although it is true that having more time to
live could give rise to some problems such as fewer job offers or the fact that
corporations and universities will stagnate without talent and youthful ideas, I believe
that there are more advantages than disadvantages of being able to double life
expectancy, in conclusion for these reasons I agree with being able to double life
expectancy, I believe that if we achieve this the world could be a better place for
everyone.
Step 3: Create
1.- What do you think would be the consequences that the fact of being able to
I think that some of the consequences that would inevitably have would be the fact
that society would change in its entirety. Another fact that without a doubt could not
2.- Do you think that doubling life expectancy could somehow radically solve the
I think not, believing that such a radical change can be made just by doubling our life
expectancy is hardly credible, today there is poverty, hunger, war among other social
problems and the fact that we can double our life expectancy life is not going to solve
them, a few hundred years ago life expectancy was approximately 40 years as you can
see today life expectancy has doubled to what it was a few centuries ago and we still
have the same problems as a few centuries ago centuries so it is hardly credible to
3.- What do you think would be the most disturbing or worrying about the fact of
would generate. I think that from this fact of doubling life expectancy we would not
get to
obtain a better society since the great changes would take longer due to the fact that
4.-In the hypothetical case that we can double our life expectancy, what do you think
I think it would give us a chance to recover from our mistakes, lead us to think longer
term, and reduce healthcare costs by delaying the onset of costly diseases of aging. It
would also increase productivity by increasing our prime years, but ultimately I think
5.-Do you think that world leaders, or large companies, by being able to live longer,
I think so, I believe that a person with power does not always want to leave it, but is
forced to leave it, either by age or by the influences that surround him, but if you can
live longer, change inevitably becomes more difficult and therefore the different
MY LIFEIN 2175
Marriage:
I'm already married and I have two children, plus it's my 4th marriage today, changing
Careers:
For the year 2175 I have 5 careers, International Relations, Medicine, Lawyer, Chef and
Astronaut, over time to not get bored I have been studying new careers, also each
career I study has new challenges and that makes life interesting.
House:
Currently that I find myself living on the planet Arvala, it is one of the many planets
that humanity has conquered, it is very similar to Earth, it is a great place to live, my
house is located in the south-east area of the planet, it is a house 4 story, a good place
to live.
Familia:
I have family all over the galaxy, as I have been married 4 times, my children are all
over the galaxy, nowadays it is normal for your family to be spread all over the place.
Longevity:
I am currently 182 years old, I am still young, I think I will live another hundred years
and this is due to technology, to believe that a few hundred years ago people only
My life in the year 2175, is a life linked to technology, since today it is normal to live
with a robot, all the people in the world are linked thank you to technology, I am
currently living on the planet Arvala that the earth has colonized, I am working for the
government in its planet colonization program, in the year 2175 I am married and I
have two children, their names are Diego and Nicolas.
It is the year 2175 and I am 182 years old, thank you to the pills they invented, I can
live so long, currently it is not a problem to live long, it is a great time for humanity, I
currently know several languages and I have five professional careers, these are:
International Relations, Medicine, Lawyer, Chef and Astronaut.
I am practicing the career of Astronaut, but occasionally I usually practice other careers
that I know, I studied different careers, because having so much time I decided to
reinvent myself, it is something that I usually do every 30 years so that my life
becomes more interesting, nowadays almost all the people who live that long tend to
have different professions, for example my wife is an Administrator, a Mathematics
Teacher and Chef.
In conclusion, I can say that in the year 2175 life is easier and better that it was before,
this is due, thank you to the pill to boost our lives, people tend to study and pursue
other careers, and people with years of experience have given themselves account of
their mistakes and they have solved them that has made us live in a united community
where the social difference is no longer so great, poverty is almost extinct and diseases
are no longer a health problem, it is a great time to - to be able to live and I hope that
we continue to improve as a species.
Unit 6
Step 1: Vocabulary
1.Passion (Noun). - Vehive feeling, capable of dominating the will and disturbing
2.- Proudly (Adverb). - It is when a person has the feeling of satisfaction for their own
3.- Challenge (Noun). - Difficult or dangerous situation with which someone faces.
4.- Satisfaction (Noun). - A pleasant feeling you have when you receive something you
5.- Determined (Adjective). - It is when you really want to do something and not allow
6.- Proposal (Noun). - Project or idea that is presented to a person so that they accept
7.- Donate (Verb). - It is when you give money or goods to help a person or
organization
gratitude.
11.- Manage (Verb). - It is when you exercise control, the command of something
specific.
12.- Thrilled (Adjective). - It is when you are extremely happy about something.
Step 2: Synthesyze
From my point of view, I am in favor of making volunteering compulsory because I
believe the benefits of volunteering are many and of different kinds. We can say that
value to others, but also to oneself. Through volunteering we help ourselves while
helping others.
Although it is true today it is difficult to find time to volunteer since with everything we
have to do every day, we have little time left. However, I believe that the benefits of
being able to volunteer are so great that it is worth considering if we really cannot
I believe that the benefits of volunteering are many, among them are:
The fact that it allows us to meet new people and make friends, develop skills and
even advance our career. In addition, it can help us protect our health, both mental
and physical, there is also the fact that it connects you with others, dedicating your
time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your social network and
increase your social skills. In fact, one of the best ways to make new friends and
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, strengthen ties with the community
and broaden your support network, get closer to people with common interests with
On the other hand, volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice and develop
your social skills, even if you are a bit shy or reserved, since you will periodically meet
more than one person would like to volunteer to such an extent that they will continue
Step 3: Create
Diane Lebo: Yes, he is. After Justin saw the boys having so much fun on their bicycles,
he became devoted to the project. He was determined to get every boy on a bicycle,
so he kept on working hard. I'm very proud of him.
Reporter: Aſter fixing the first bike, did you ever think you would end up repairing and
donating over 150 more?
Justin Lebo: The truth is that no, I never thought there would be so many, I challenged
myself to be able to fix as many bikes as possible, each bike that I fixed was a new
inspiration for me, the truth is that I only did it because it was my passion and I I liked
to sit around people and watch them use the bikes I had fixed.
Reporter: What did you think when Justin first told you he was planning on building a
bicycle for every boy at Kilbarchan?
Director of the Kilbarchan School: I thought it was a very difficult proposition, but
knowing him I knew that he could do it and that in the end he would end up donating a
bicycle to each child, it is surprising that he was able to manage his time to be able to
do this challenge.
4.- Donate - Figure out - Fulfilling - Proudly
Step 4: T-chart
Pros Cons
1.- Volunteering time and helping others can 1.- The idea of mandatory volunteering
shift a teen's focus to their own challenges or may not appeal to teens with social
2.- Volunteering regularly and being part specific tasks to stay focused may not
3.- The opportunities can be more interesting volunteering may be too abstract for
and inspiring than a paid job. This is a very some teens to appreciate.
issues.
Today people suffer from obesity more frequently, this is mainly due to the fact that
people are very sedentary and do not practice any sport, also we cannot forget that
thanks to technology eSports have been created, which are considered electronic
sports, Said sports, as the name says, are electronic and you do not need any physical
activity to be able to do it. In addition, some schools have considered eliminating
sports equipment since the results are not as expected and generate great expenses to
maintain them, from my perspective. I think that removing them would be a big
mistake.
2.- The sport promotes development and social integration also generates a sense of
belonging and love for the club you represent.
a. The practice of sports encloses, in its essence, the game in all its manifestations as
an unbeatable means of interaction with others, achieving levels of integration that
almost no other activity can achieve.
b. There are no colors, races, creeds, or strata in the game, and student-athletes are
generally instilled with respect for the differences between people that makes people
learn to respect everyone equally.
c. Being in a sports team creates a sense of belonging and therefore of identity and
strength among young people in training.
3.- Sport helps to form values and virtues, it also helps coexistence.
a. Sport is an appropriate tool to teach everyone, but especially the youngest, values
and virtues such as justice, loyalty, self-improvement, coexistence, respect,
camaraderie, teamwork, discipline, responsibility and tolerance.
b. Sport normally forces children to work as a team, to collaborate with others and to
learn that strength lies in the union of many.
c. Sport teaches us that when we all seek the same goal, even the most difficult things
can be achieved if we work together and with effort.
4.- Sport stimulates the brain making it work constantly, it also raises people's self-
esteem and helps us forge a discipline.
a. The brain needs to move to learn, what's more, the brain learns and remembers
more when it's moving. In addition, physical exercise does not help to have better
mental health, exercising stimulates memory and makes it more agile, this is useful for
our day to day.
b. People who play a sport or do physical exercise tend to have higher self-esteem,
suffer less depression and anxiety. It also allows them to have catharsis, because by
hitting, for example, a ball, repressed anger and frustrations are released, and this is
healthy.
c.- Practicing sports on a regular basis stimulates discipline in general: young athletes
are more organized, structured and less likely to fall into bad habits. It can become a
factor of personal development. Sport can be a factor in the development of the
person by becoming a lifestyle that leads the individual to make this practice his
vocation and profession, and even an opportunity to abandon certain personal or
social realities.
5.- Conclusion:
After showing these arguments, we can come to the conclusion that eliminating sports
from schools is a mistake, school sports practice must be mainly oriented towards the
formation of the human being and must be taken hand in hand with the students, in
addition to sports It can be an escape for many students who have problems at home.
Without a doubt, sport is very important for the lives of students and removing it from
their schools would be making a serious mistake.
Step 7:
The community program that I would establish would be a program to clean up the
beaches of my city, this program would not only serve all the members of my city but it
would also help the city itself to look more beautiful than it already is, but the The fact
of having clean beaches is without a doubt a plus for tourists and foreign investment.
In my program, without a doubt, there would be volunteers, since a lot of help is
needed to be able to carry out this program and that it can also be successful. I think
that a large part Some of the volunteers would be people who constantly go to the
beaches such as surfers or constant bathers. I also think that people who live near the
beaches could join since keeping them clean would benefit them.
I hope to achieve several things with this program, first the fact of having clean
beaches and in this way reduce the diseases that contaminate beaches generate. I also
hope that when people see their clean beaches they become aware and keep them
that way. I also hope that there will be a investment in these beaches so that in this
way there is more work for the people who need it.
In conclusion, the fact of having clean beaches generates many benefits and since they
are public beaches it is everyone's task to keep them clean, this fact generates an
investment that would benefit all members of the community.