Monday, April 13, 2009

Last Class



Hey guys! Last class!

Tous les groupes (même ceux du mardi qui ont manqué mardi dernier) peuvent venir chercher leur test en B-1-4 le vendredi 17 avril de midi à 13 heures 30. Nous aurons à cette heure là tous les tests de tout le monde (même si vous avez cours avec nous un peu plus tard ce vendredi).

Si vous venez en B-1-4 le vendredi 17 avril de midi à 13 heures 30, Il est possible qu'on affiche une autre salle plus grande sur le tableau blanc de B-1-4 pour ainsi accommoder le plus grand nombre).
Il est fort possible que l'on continue la même chose en E2-1 de 13:30 à 15 heures. Whatever your TD, You're welcome. Si vous êtes du mardi, you're welcome.


Please! pass it on (faites passer le mot)

Friday classes will be as usual but it'd be fun for everyone to gather and mingle. Les cours du vendredi auront lieu comme d'habitude... mais si vous voulez passer un peu plus tôt que ainsi tous se retrouvent, ce serait sympa.


Passée ces opportunités, vos tests seront à retirer à la scolarité.


All the very best to you all. It was a real pleasure and honor to be your teachers.
Sincerely,
The Barclays

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Test le 3 avril


DERNIER TEST CONTROLE CONTINU
LE 3 AVRIL 2009
(pas de cours le mardi pour les groupes du mardi)

ATTENTION ! Il y a eu quelques modifications !

TP3 E4-1 12:00-13:30
TP1 B1-4 12:00-13:30
TP4 B1-5 13:30-15:00
TP2 E4-1 13:30-15:00
TP6 F3-1 16:30-18:00
TP5 F1-1
16:30-18:00




Photo: Rocky Mountain Oysters anyone?
(qui veut manger des "huitres" des Montagnes Rocheuses")
Article à lire et qui sera la partie question de Monsieur... Ah la la!

http://www.iht.com/articles/2009/03/18/america/oysters.php

Oh shoot! Frigging crap !

le lien ci-dessus ne fonctionne plus, le iht ne fonctionne plus!

plus d'argent!

alors le site a ete combiné avec celui du New York Times (auxquel il faudra s'abonner [gratuit] pour le lien qui suit)

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/18/us/18oyster.html?scp=1&sq=mountain%20oyster&st=cse

avec les images ici: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/03/18/us/20090318-OYSTER_index.html?scp=3&sq=mountain%20oyster&st=cse

Mais, pous ceux qui ne veulent pas s'abonner...

voici le texte anglais...

et sa traduction approximative automatisée (qui sera la référence pour le vocabulaire pour le test)

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Texte anglais:

Delicacy of the Wild West Lives on for Those So Bold

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — The judges gathered around the pool table at the Union Brewery Saloon, their palates attuned despite thick nicotine haze. They were here to assess the taste, texture, appearance and creative flair of a not-for-the-faint-of-heart culinary tradition known as the mountain oyster — the Wild West on a plate.

Of all the country’s gastronomic competitions, from “Top Chef” to pies at the county fair, perhaps none compare to the challenge facing the harried chefs assembled here in a parking lot for the 18th annual International Comstock Mountain Oyster Fry. Classically dipped in cornmeal and then fried, or artfully concealed in scrambled eggs, bordelaise sauce or sushi, these oysters were not of the Chesapeake or bluepoint variety but, rather, a cornerstone of Western ranching culture involving testicles from gelded lambs and calves.

“It takes a strong stomach,” said Nicki Wilson, 33, an office manager for a towing company who was bent on becoming the Tom Colicchio of mountain oysters with a taco recipe laced with tequila, cumin and cayenne.

The cooking of testicles — also known as calf fries or lamb fries — is a living tradition on ranches throughout rural Nevada and the Intermountain West down through Central Texas (the annual fry here is nicknamed the “testicle festival”). This feat of derring-do harks back to the days when every part of an animal was used, and settlers by necessity “had a rather investigative spirit when it came to food,” said Cathy Luchetti, the author of “Home on the Range: A Culinary History of the American West” (Villard, 1993).

Liz Chabot, 77, who grew up on a ranch near the fly-speck town of Paradise Valley, Nev., described the delicacy as “a taste like none other,” and recalled how the fries were thrown into the fire at branding time, pulled out with a stick and then peeled and eaten like a fresh fig.

“They couldn’t get them done fast enough,” Ms. Chabot said by telephone. “Generally, after a mountain oyster feed, there were no leftovers. It was a celebration with family and friends. Of course, it wasn’t a social event for the calves.”

Although animal rights groups decry the castrating of cattle, pigs and sheep as cruel, it is a common agricultural practice intended to make males more manageable and their meat tender.

The oyster fry continues to be a communal ritual where physical distance is a fact of life — an excuse for men who have spent the day wrestling, branding and vaccinating 400-pound calves “to sit under the trees, eat and tell stories,” said Carolyn Duferrena, a school principal who lives on a ranch outside Winnemucca, Nev., and is the co-author of “Sharing Fencelines: Three Friends Write from Nevada’s Sagebrush Corner” (University of Utah, 2002).

The oysters are sometimes saved and served as hor d’oeuvres at wedding receptions, Ms. Duferrena said.

The tradition in Nevada is strongly associated with the Basque sheepherders who came to Nevada in significant numbers in the late 19th century. The yellowed pages of many a family cookbook include recipes for “bildoch pesta,” lamb fest or lamb party, with the ingredients — much to the consternation of outsiders — sometimes obtained with the teeth.

“It’s a Basque comfort food,” said Lisa Aguirre, 54, a descendant from Reno who was standing in the parking lot of the Bucket of Blood Saloon, waiting for the oyster tasting to begin. “Everybody is going to tell you they taste like chicken,” Ms. Aguirre added. “That’s a lie.”

Known as the freewheeling saloon town on the long-running television series “Bonanza,” Virginia City sprang up from the silver riches of the nearby Comstock lode and has gone through booms and busts. Yet it remains remarkably intact, right down to the picturesque wooden sidewalks. But its historic link to mountain oyster ranching culture is tangential at best: rich miners imported the genuine item from San Francisco, iced and carried by rail over the Sierra, said Guy Rocha, the director emeritus of the Nevada state archives.

He described Virginia City as a place that had attracted nonconformists who came to “live out their cowboy outlaw fantasies.”

“They love these special events,” Mr. Rocha added, “because it’s like Chautauqua. It gives them a stage on which to play a character.”

The city retains an atmosphere of renegade bohemia in which it is possible to spot a woman decked out in lace sitting in a saloon with a pistol in her cleavage. Tourism is now Virginia City’s calling card: the fry, dreamed up by a local saloonkeeper to kick off the tourist season, joins the International Chili Society Cook-Off (May), the International Camel Race (September) and the Virginia City Outhouse Races (October). And Thunder on the Comstock attracts thousands of motorcyclists every September.

Hundreds of local gourmands drive the steep, winding grade from nearby Reno and Carson City to do their own judging. Seven teams of up to four chefs each had two hours to prepare dishes using 20 pounds of the jiggling raw ingredient (flown in from Australia this year). Ms. Wilson’s oyster taco emerged victorious in the “overall taste” category, winning a huge tiered trophy with angels and a golden sheep.

Among the competition was a Virginia City version of “cowboy sushi” by a past champion, Brandi Lee, a graphic artist.

Unlike Top Chefs, mountain oyster chefs face the peculiar challenge of getting the squeamish to try their dishes.

Sometimes even the chefs themselves cannot work up the courage. “I don’t eat them,” Ms. Wilson, the award-winner, admitted. “It’s very sad.”


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Traduction machine à améliorer:

Par PATRICIA LEIGH BROWN

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. - Les juges réunis autour de la table de billard à l'Union Brewery Saloon, l'écoute de leurs palais, malgré la brume épaisse de nicotine. Ils étaient ici pour évaluer le goût, la texture, l'apparence et la créativité d'un pas-pour-le-léger-de-coeur tradition culinaire connue sous le nom des huîtres de montagne - le Far West sur une assiette.

De tous les concours gastronomiques du pays, à partir de "Top Chef" pour les tartes à la fête foraine, peut-être pas à comparer le défi de l'tourmentés chefs réunis ici dans un parc de stationnement pour le 18e concours international de Comstock Mountain Oyster Fry. Classiquement, trempé dans la farine de maïs, puis frit, ou artistiquement caché dans des oeufs brouillés, sauce bordelaise ou des sushis, les huîtres ne sont pas de la Chesapeake bluepoint ou variété, mais plutôt une pierre angulaire de la culture occidentale de l'élevage à partir de testicules castré des agneaux et les veaux.

«Il faut un solide estomac», a déclaré Nicki Wilson, 33 ans, un chef de bureau d'une entreprise de remorquage qui a été plié sur le devenir des zones de montagne Tom Colicchio huîtres avec un taco recette galonnés avec la tequila, le cumin et le poivre de Cayenne.

La cuisson des testicules - également connue sous le nom de veau ou d'agneau frites frites - est une tradition vivante en milieu rural dans des ranchs du Nevada et de l'Ouest à travers Intermountain Central Texas (annuel alevins est surnommé le "festival testicule"). Ce tour de derring-faire remonte à l'époque où toutes les parties d'un animal a été utilisée, et les colons, par nécessité, "a un peu l'esprit d'enquête quand il est venu à l'alimentation», a déclaré Cathy Luchetti, l'auteur de "la maison de la Plage: Une histoire culinaire de l'Ouest américain "(Villard, 1993).

Liz Chabot, 77, qui a grandi sur un ranch près de la mouche speck ville de Paradise Valley, Nev, a décrit la finesse comme "un goût de rien d'autre", et rappelé que les frites ont été jetés dans le feu à l'image de marque du temps, sorti avec un bâton, puis pelées et mangées comme une figue fraîche.

"Ils ne pouvaient pas se les faire assez vite», Mme Chabot a déclaré par téléphone. "Généralement, après une montagne d'huîtres nourrir, il n'y avait pas de restes. Il s'agissait d'une célébration avec la famille et les amis. Bien sûr, il n'était pas un événement social pour les veaux. "

Bien que les groupes de défense des animaux dénoncent la castration des bovins, des porcs et des moutons comme un traitement cruel, il est une pratique agricole visant à rendre les hommes plus faciles à gérer et leur viande tendre.

L'huître alevins continue d'être un rituel communal où la distance est une réalité de la vie - une excuse pour les hommes qui ont passé la journée de lutte, la marque et la vaccination de 400-livres veaux "s'asseoir sous les arbres, manger et raconter des histoires», a déclaré Carolyn Duferrena, une école qui vit sur un ranch près de Winnemucca, Nev, et est le co-auteur de "Partage de clôtures: Trois amis de Ecris du Nevada Sagebrush Corner" (Université de l'Utah, 2002).

Les huîtres sont parfois enregistrées et ont servi de hor d'oeuvres à des réceptions de mariage, Mme Duferrena dit.

La tradition, dans le Nevada, est fortement associée à l'bergers basques qui venaient à Nevada en grand nombre à la fin du 19ème siècle. Les pages jaunies d'un grand nombre de la famille des recettes de cuisine pour "bildoch Pest", agneau ou mouton fest partie, avec les ingrédients - à la grande consternation des étrangers - parfois obtenus avec les dents.

«C'est un confort Basque alimentaire", a déclaré Lisa Aguirre, 54 ans, un descendant de Reno, qui se tenait dans le stationnement du Bucket of Blood Saloon, dans l'attente de la dégustation d'huîtres pour commencer. "Tout le monde va vous dire, ils le goût de poulet», a ajouté Mme Aguirre. "C'est un mensonge."

Connu comme le salon de la ville en roue libre sur la longue série télévisée "Bonanza", Virginia City bondit de l'argent, la richesse de la proximité Comstock Lode et est passé par des estacades et des bustes. Pourtant, il demeure remarquablement intacte, à droite en bas de la pittoresque des trottoirs en bois. Mais son lien historique à la montagne la culture des huîtres d'élevage en ranch est tangent au mieux: riche mineurs importé le véritable point de San Francisco, glacé et transportées par chemin de fer sur la Sierra, a dit Guy Rocha, directeur émérite de l'état du Nevada archives.

Il a décrit Virginia City comme un lieu qui a attiré des non-conformistes qui sont venus à vivre de leurs fantasmes de cow-boy hors la loi ».

«Ils aiment ces événements spéciaux», a ajouté M. Rocha, "parce que c'est comme Chautauqua. Il leur donne une scène où un personnage à jouer. "

La ville conserve une atmosphère de bohemia renégat dans lequel il est possible de repérer une femme paré en dentelle assis dans un salon avec un pistolet dans son décolleté. Le tourisme est aujourd'hui la Virginie de la ville à la carte d'appel: les alevins, imaginé par un saloonkeeper pour le lancement de la saison touristique, se joint à l'International Society Chili Cook-Off (Mai), le Camel Race internationale (Septembre) et le Virginia City Outhouse Races (Octobre). Et sur le Thunder Comstock attire des milliers de tous les motocyclistes Septembre.

Des centaines de gourmands lecteur la pente, la liquidation de qualité à proximité de Carson City et Reno de faire leur propre jugement. Sept équipes de quatre chefs chacun avait deux heures pour préparer des plats avec 20 livres de la jiggling matière première (par avion de l'Australie cette année). Mme Wilson's taco huître est sorti vainqueur dans le "global goût catégorie, remportant un grand niveaux avec des anges et des trophées d'or de moutons.

Parmi la concurrence est une Virginia City version de "cowboy sushi" par un ancien champion, Brandi Lee, un artiste graphique.

Contrairement aux grands chefs, des chefs d'huîtres de montagne face à la difficulté particulière de faire de la pruderie d'essayer leurs plats.

Parfois, même les chefs eux-mêmes ne peuvent pas travailler le courage. «Je ne mange pas», Mme Wilson, le prix au lauréat, qui a été admis. «C'est très triste

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pour reviser, revoir aussi tous les posts precedents...


Vocabulary Quiz - "Y" Words

1. A round toy which moves up and down on a string by flicking the wrist is a ___

2. The yellow part of an egg is the ___

3. A thick white creamy food made with milk and often flavored with fruit is ___

4. Something which isn't very old is ___

5. A short positive agreement in English is ___

6. It takes this long for the earth to revolve around the sun. It's a ___

7. The American English word for garden is ___

8. The money used in Japan is ___

9. The day before today was ___



Vocabulary Quiz - "Z" Words

1. A pattern or path that turns right then left alternately is called a ___

2. A metal fastener which joins two sides together on clothing is a ___

3. When you send a letter, you must include this number or code in the address. It’s a
________

4. One minus one equals ___

5. The lens used on a camera which can change it's focal length is called a ___

6. The American English name for courgette. It's a green or yellow cucumber shaped vegetable. It’s a _______

7. A kind of meditation practiced by Buddhist monks is ___

8. The park where animals are kept for people to see is a ___

9. A black and white striped animal is a ___




Cultural Differences: United States
The population of the United States is 300 million people of mixed races and heritage. Although the population is primarily of European descent, there are people from virtually every country and culture in the world, thus making it a real “melting pot”. Interestingly, the U.S. does not have an official language but English is the predominant language.

The United States of America consists of 50 states (California, Hawaii, etc...) and it’s the fourth largest country (in total land area) in the world. Because of its size and diversity, there can be considerable differences in its culture and way of doing business. For example, the East Coast is more traditional, conservative and formal in their dress, manners and lifestyle than the West Coast. On the West Coast, the way of life is more relaxed, open and informal.

Americans are generally friendly, outgoing, straightforward and practical. In business, they can be impatient and they like quick results. They also like innovation and variety and they have a tendency to change jobs often. “Getting ahead” is usually done via changing jobs.

The U. S. has a strong work ethic, meaning hard work is expected and rewarded (e.g., climb the ladder to success). Because of this work ethic, time is money and punctuality is essential.
They often identify themselves and their social status according to their work (“I’m a bank v.p.”). Their social contacts and relationships are often work related.

Business Dress
Business dress is usually formal. Business suits and ties are appropriate for men. Suits are usually dark colored (navy, gray, brown) but ties can be more colorful and original.
Women wear professional but stylish business clothes (dresses, skirts, pant suits). Large, flashy jewelry is usually not appropriate. Jewelry should be subtle and in good taste.

Behavior
Being on time or a few minutes early for an appointment or meeting is very important.
If you are going to be late, be certain to call and apologize.
Keep good eye contact. It conveys interest, sincerity and confidence.
Ask permission to smoke before lighting a cigarette. Many public places, offices, restaurants and private homes do not allow smoking.
Business meetings may be arranged as breakfast, lunch or dinner meetings depending on time schedules and necessity.
The office environment is professional but relaxed and egalitarian.
Careful! It's a legalistic society.

Communication
During introductions, pay attention to the person’s name. It’s important to remember names. When you introduce yourself, give your full name not just your first name.
Offer a firm handshake, lasting 3-5 seconds, upon greeting and leaving and keep good eye contact during your handshake.
Business conversation is acceptable and expected during meals. Social conversation will be mixed in with business talk.
In your meetings with Americans, be direct and specific, not vague or ambiguous. They want to know your intent as quickly as possible
Business cards are generally exchanged during introductions or before leaving.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Class Material

Bad seed, bad Plant, if you see it, destroy it!




Vocabulary Quiz - "U" Words

1. The brother of your mother or father is your ___

2. If something or someone is different one of a kind we say they are ___

3. What "U" word' means "unattractive"? ____________

4. If it's normal or customary, then it's ___

5. When the top of something is where the bottom should be then it's ___

6. Something that isn't new and has had previous owners is ___

7. The subway system or tube in London is know as the ___

8. The top part of a shoe or things (i.e., executives) that are higher are ___

9. The opposite of rural and meaning of the town is ___

10. Something that needs quick action or a prompt decision is ___



Vocabulary Quiz - "V" Words

1. A holiday is also called a ___

2. To win a battle or a competition is to have a ___________

3. Someone who for various reasons doesn't eat any animal products at all is a ___

4. The opposite of horizontal is ___

5. The university student with the highest grades (marks) is the ______________

6. One type of rich, soft, plush cloth is ___

7. When something or someone disappears you could say they have ___

8. The land which is between two mountains or hills is called a ___

9. A place which is smaller than a town, but which usually has shops is a ___

10. To offer to do something without payment or a salary is to ___


Vocabulary Quiz - "W" Words

1. The joint between your hand and your arm is your ___

2. A large mammal that lives in the ocean is a ___

3. The instrument most people wear to tell the time is a ___

4. To close and open one eye quickly is to ___

5. How heavy something is is its ___

6. Guns and knives are both types of ___

7. To move your hand or arm from side to side especially to say goodbye or attract attention is to ___

8. A building where goods are stored is called a ___

9. A drink that is made from grapes is called ______

10. The material candles are made of is ___






Vocabulary Quiz - "X" Words

1. What trade name now means to photocopy? _____________

2. This musical instrument is made up of different lengths of wood and struck by small hammers. It's a ___

3. A common abbreviation for Christmas is ___

4. A photograph taken using special short wave rays to see through or into things is an ___

5. Someone who has no real reason, but hates all foreigners or strangers is ___






Australia
A majority of the population (93%) has a European heritage, primarily English. However, Australia is called an “immigrant country” because there are immigrants from around the world (China, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, etc.). The predominant language of the country is English.

Australia is a friendly and open culture and Australians have an informal and relaxed attitude. Australians tend to be very individualistic and they value honesty, directness and a good sense of humor.

Equality is very important to Australians. They are not impressed with a person’s position, title, or social status. If you try to show-off with money, cars and expensive clothes, they will simply think you are a snob.

Because Australians see people as being equal, foreigners are sometimes confused or offended by their behavior. For example, some Japanese tourists are offended because Australians sometimes call them “mate” rather than sir or “Mr. Ono”. When the Queen of England visited Australia, she was shocked by their informal attitude!

Business Dress
Men usually wear conservative business suits and ties.

Women wear professional business clothing (dresses, skirts, pants). It is inappropriate to show cleavage or “too much leg”.

Behavior
Being punctual is extremely important.
Men should not wink at women in a business environment.
Always maintain good eye contact during meetings and conversations.
Gift giving is not a common practice in business.
You may bring a small gift of chocolates, wine or flowers if invited to someone's home.
If there is a line/queue (i.e., at the bank), go to the end of the line and wait your turn.
Do not litter.
After work it is acceptable to go to the pub with your “work mates”. Be certain to buy a “round of drinks” for your group.
Joking and teasing is acceptable and encouraged. It’s important to have a good sense of humor and not to be overly sensitive.
Afternoon tea is around 4:00 p.m.

Communication
Men shake hands when meeting or when leaving a business appointment.
Women usually shake hands with men but not with other women.
When meeting for the first time, give your first and last name but not your title.
After an initial meeting, it’s acceptable to call others by their first names.
Exchanging business cards is common.
Directness and brevity are valued.


New Zealand
New Zealand has a population of almost 4 million people. The first New Zealanders, the Maori, migrated to New Zealand (Aotearoa which means “Land of the Long White Cloud”) from their ancestral Polynesian homeland of Hawaiki probably over 1,000 years ago.

Almost 800 years later, there was extensive European migration to New Zealand from the United Kingdom (primarily Scotland) and Holland. In the 1960s and 70s, migrants arrived from the Pacific Islands and during the past 20 years, many Asians have arrived from Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Singapore.

The largest majority of the population (around 80%) has a European heritage. The official languages are English and Maori; the primary spoken language is English.

New Zealanders (Kiwis) are very kind, helpful and polite but initially they can be a little reserved and quiet. After a relationship is established, they are more friendly and social and prefer to be called by their first names. They easily trust others and they value honesty and directness.

Wealth and social status are not important to most Kiwis. The are very egalitarian and there is no formal class structure in their country. They do admire individual achievements.

Kiwis enjoy outdoor activities and they are very concerned about their environment and preserving their country's beauty. They do not tolerate littering.

Business Dress
Men should wear dark-colored suits with a conservative tie.
For business, women should dress conservatively also (neutral colors rather than bright colors).

Behavior
Always be on time or early for all appointments. Punctuality is part of the culture.
Maintain a reserved, formal demeanor, especially when meeting someone for the first time.
Loud, boisterous behavior is always inappropriate, even when drinking.
Maintain good eye contact and a few feet of personal space.
Bring a small gift of chocolates, flowers or a bottle of wine if invited to someone's home.
They like to have afternoon tea between 3:00 and 4:00

Communication
When meeting someone, and when leaving, use a firm handshake with good eye contact.
Men generally wait for a woman to be the first to extend her hand for a handshake.
Women do shake other women's hands.
During your presentation, give facts and figures. Emotions and feelings are not important in the New Zealand business environment. (New Zealanders are interested in what people “can do” not what they “say they can do”.)
During a business lunch, talking is minimal while you are eating a meal. The conversation will occur before and after your meal.
Kiwis appreciate honesty and directness.
Do not make promises that you cannot keep.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Course Material for the week

Mgmt tree



Vocabulary Quiz - "S" Words

   1. A small word that means unhappy is ___

   2. A leather seat used for riding on horses or bicycle is called a ___

   3. The money you receive, usually monthly, for working is your ___

   4. To look carefully to find someone or something is to ___

   5. Someone who thinks only about their own needs all the time is said to be ___

   6. What word means "like" or "of the same sort"? ______

   7. To show happiness or amusement by turning the corners of your mouth up is to ___

   8. A creature which has eight legs and spins a web to catch food is a ___

   9. A dirty mark on clothing is called a ___

  10. A comfortable long piece of furniture used for sitting or lounging on is a ___



Vocabulary Quiz - "T" Words

   1. The four round, black, rubber things on your car are known as ___

   2. Two babies born at the same time to the same mother are ___

   3. The usually white, thick stuff with a minty taste which is used to brush teeth with is called ___

   4. Something you aim at with a gun or arrow is called a ___

   5. The noise that follows lightning is ___

   6. The traditional bird which is eaten for Thanksgiving in the U.S. and at Christmas in England is a ___

   7. A man whose job is to cut and sew cloth into clothes is a ___

   8. An instrument used to tell the temperature of things is called a ___

   9. Trains, planes, ships, cars, and bikes are all forms of ___

  10. A very strong and violent storm that is found in the Pacific is called a ___

              COMMON PHRASAL VERBS - EXERCISES
ran into run out shut off takes after
take off take out take over take up
tear down tore up think over throw away
throw up

1.   Oh no!  I forgot to ______________ the air conditioner in my office.

2.   I can't make a decision right away.  Let me _________ it _______ and I'll give you an answer in a few days.

3.   John ________________  his father.  They're both stubborn and argumentative.

4.  Did you _____________ my small blue notebook?  I can't find it.

5.   The co-pilot had to _______________ the plane because the pilot was ill.

6.   I'm going to  _______________ golf.  I start my lessons next week.

7.   I want to _______________ our garage and build a new one.

8.   On the plane, there is a _______________ bag in case you are ill.

9.   Let's order Chinese _______________ for lunch today.

10.  Jane _______________  the letter into a million pieces.

11.   Guess who I ______________ today at the store? 

12.   I need to go to the grocery store because I have __________  of butter.

13.   What time does our flight _______________ tonight?

test corrections





1.  The numbers 2, 4, 6 and 8 are even.  1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 are _____.
     a)  ode b)  old c)  odd * d)  oven
2.  Another way to say "ten thousand" is   "ten ____"
     a)  kg b) knock c)  KK d)  K*
3.  "One fourth" of something is a ___
     a)  quart b)  pie c)  quarter* d)  once
4.  What is another word for a young goat or a child?  _____
      a)  kid* b)  kite c)  kin d)  gold
5.  Another word for chance is _____.
      a)  luck b)  love c)  opportunity* d)  opinion
6.   When ice is heated and turns to water it ____.
      a)  liquids b) meals c)  melts* d)  molds
7.   Which of the following words means nice?   ______
      a)  kind* b)  kin c)  mean d)  kiss
8.    Mid-day or twelve o'clock is usually called  ____.
      a)  lunch b)  noon* c)  night d)  nap
9.    A sea animal that has eight legs and tentacles is an ______.
      a)  ostrich b)  odd c)  octopus* d)  owl
10.  An adjective that means angry is ______.
      a)  mean b)  mad* c)  quarrel d)  nice
11.  If you borrow money from the bank it is called a _____.
       a)  loan* b)  lift c)  quote d)  receive
12.   Some bags and shoes  are made with animal skin called  ____.
       a)  nylon b)  leaves c)  rubber d)  leather*
13.   A short rest in the middle of the day is called a ____.
       a)  napkin b)  sleep c)  quick d)  nap*
14.   The opposite of broad or wide is ____.
       a)  little b)  large c)  narrow* d)  neutral
15.  Pearls come from which shellfish?  _____
        a)  oister b)  oyster* c)  octopus d)  lobster
16.  The "N" on a car's gear shift means _______.
       a)  narrow b)  near c)  neutral* d)  natural
17.  Meat or fish that is not cooked is _____
       a)  raw* b)  rich c)  real d)  natural
18.  To tap or hit the door with your hand before you enter is to ______
       a)  knuckle b)  knock* c)  knot d)  knee
19. Someone who is not polite and doesn't show respect is ______
       a)  raw b)  mean c)  mad d)  rude*
20. Something that is a little wet is ______.
       A)  melt b)  moist* c)  rubber d)  real
   
Right or Wrong?     Only one phrase is right (correct).    Choose the correct phrase.
21.   A) Thanks you a lot.  B)  Thank you a lot.    C)  Thank a lot.     D)  Thanks a lot.*
22.   A)  What are new?          B)  What's new? *                    C)  What new?            D)  What is knew?
23.   A)  Good appetite!           B)  Good appetites!                C)  Happy meal!         D)  Enjoy your meal.*
24.    A)  John speaks Spain good.              B)  John speak good Spanish.
         C)  John speaks good Spain.   D)  John speaks good Spanish.*
25.    A)  What do you mean?  *         B)  What are you mean?  
         C)  What is you mean?             D)  What done you mean? 
26.    A)  I have a good work. B)  I has a good job.
         C)  I have a good job.* D)  I has a good work.
27.    A)  He is born in Canada on 1980. B)  He was born at Canada in 1980.
         C)  He was born in Canada on 1980. D)  He was born in Canada in 1980.*
28.    A)  I am born in May 27th. B)  I was born on May 27th.*
         C)  I am born on May 27th. D)  I was born in May 27th.
29.    A) Jane is an interesting person.* B)  Jane is a interested person.
         C)  Jane is a interesting person. D)  Jane is an interested person.
30.    A)  Explain me how to find the hotel.            B)  Explain at me how to find the hotel.
         C)  Explain to me how to find the hotel.* D)  Explain on me how to find the hotel.
31.    A)  Tom, Jim and me walked to town. B)  Me, Tom and Jim walked to town.
         C)  I, Tom and Jim walked to town. D)  Tom, Jim and I walked to town.*
32.    A) Where were you late night? B)  Where were you last night?*
         C)  Where were you yesterday night?            D)  Where were you tomorrow night?
33.    A)  Christmas is in December.* B)  Christmas is on December.
         C)  Christmas is at December.     D)  Christmas is of December.
34.    A)  Jane told me she had done a mistake. B)  Jane said to me she had done a mistake.
         C)  Jane said me she had made a mistake.    D)  Jane told me she had made a mistake. *
35.    A)  I am hot and thirsty.* B)  I have hot and thirsty.
         C)  I have hot and thirst. D)  I am hot and thirst.

Phrasal Verbs          Choose the correct phrasal verb.
36.   John can't __________ the death of his wife.
        a)  pass away b)  get along c)  get over* d)  do over
37.   I have invited my friends to _________ for lunch.
        a)  come over  *              b)  drop out                 c)  get over                 d)  pick up
38.   Can you help me?  I can't _________ this accounting problem.
        a)  find out                   b)  figure out *              c)  pick out                 d)  look out
39.   When will you ________ from your vacation?
         a)  drop off b)  get back* c)  give back d)  get along
40.   I need to ________ my husband's office before I go home tonight.
         a)  drop by* b)  drop off c)  get off d)  get away
41.    Don't forget to _________ your name and group number on the answer sheet.
         a)  find out b)  do over c)  fill out* d)  get on
42.    Joe forgot to ________ the phone.
         a)  have on                    b)  kick out c)  hang up* d)  do over
43.    You ________ a really colorful and pretty shirt.
         a)  get along b)  give back c)  keep off d)  have on*
44.    Please don't forget to ________ this pen to Lisa.
          a)  give back* b)  fill out c)  pick out d)  get back
45.    Do you ________ with your new boss?
          a)  get along* b)  get away c)  drop out d)  get off
46.   Unfortunately, Cathy has decided to ________ of the university.
         a)  do over b)  kick out c)  drop out* d)  drop by
47.   I'm going to __________ and go to Australia.
         a)  get along b)  get away* c)  get on d)  give up
48.    My family is trying to help me _______ smoking cigarettes.
          a)  give up* b)  pass away c)  get along d)  kick out
49.    The old man told me to ______ his property.
         a)  drop off b)  find out c)  pick up d)  keep off*
50.    Tim was _______ of school because he was aggressive and combative with other students.
         a)  hung up b)  kicked out * c)  picked up d)  dropped off
51.    Mary will _______ tonight and drive me to the theater.
          a)  drop me off b)  pick me out c)  pick me up * d)  kick me out
52.    I will ______ the bus at the corner of Main Street and 1st Avenue.
          a)  get in b)  get on* c)  get out d)  get over
53.   I need to go shopping and ________ a new dress for the party.
         a)  have on b)  look out c)  drop by d)  pick out*
54.   Can you call Jack and _________ what time the dinner party starts tonight?
         a)  find out * b)  look out c)  pick out d)  figure out
55.    I need to ________ some important papers at my office.
         a)  get back b)  drop off* c)  find out d)  give up

Cultural Differences    Decide if the phrase is true or false.   True (vrai) = A        False (faux) = B     56.  Relations between German managers and their workers are usually informal and egalitarian.B
57.  French managers are formal and personal relations with subordinates are not encouraged. A
58.  American upper-management usually have university degrees from specialized business schools.A
59.  UK managers delegate authority and responsibility to their colleagues. A
60.  The well-being of workers is important to Swedish managers.A
61.  German managers are not collective thinkers.  They prefer individualism.B
62.  American managers are patient and non-competitive.B
63.  German managers are usually older than managers from other countries.A
64.  Maternity leave is very lengthy (long) in the U.S. B
65.  Good verbal skills are not important in the French business culture.B
66.  UK managers continue to receive training and education during their working years. A 
67.  UK managers always try to be well-prepared for problems before they occur.B
68.  US managers do not delegate authority or power to other employees.B
69.  French managers like to make quick decisions.B
70.  German managers like to change jobs often.B
71.  Laughter in Japan can be a sign of confusion or embarrassment. A
72.  When a Japanese businessman says "That will be difficult", he really means "yes".B
73.  Swedish people often have long silent breaks or pauses in their conversation.A
74.  Making the "O" sign (with the thumb and index finger) in Brazil and Germany is an insult.A

Global Warming Article
Trouvez la meilleure réponse, celle qui est la plus sensée...  En se basant sur le texte du IHT  carbon keeper: Crop waste sunk to the ocean deep
Vocabulaire: (en se basant sur le traducteur ultralingua du IHT) donnez la traduction:

75.   the STALK 
A) le(s) pourparler(s)
B) la tige ou la treille *
C) la traque
D) l'action de caler (comme en voiture)

76.  a BARGE:
A) un  bar à matelots
B) un fou
C) une péniche*
D) le bord, le bas-côté

77.  a BALE:
A) un ballot *
B) un talot
C) un mirot
D) un gros lot

78. a BURIAL
A) un essai en douceur
B) un rétrécissement
C) un enfouissement
D) un enterrement *

79.  a CROP
A) un cadrage
B) façon polie de dire caca
C) un accrochage
D) une récolte *

80.  Sens de la phrase:
Extrait: "They estimate that large-scale agriculture produces enough waste worldwide that dumping it in the ocean could reduce the global annual accumulation of CO2 by 15 percent."

A) ils recommandent de jeter  les déchets agricoles en mer
B) ils estiment que l'on pourrait réduire de 15 % les émanations globales de CO2 *
C) leur idée est une très mauvaise idée.
D)  réponse A et C

Saturday, February 28, 2009

The weak link:


isn't pollution pretty when it rains? Mmm...  I don't know...

The weak link: le maillon faible, whence (de là où...  
tout va s'effondrer) it is all going to collapse...

INSURANCE... AIG (american Insurance Group)



Thursday, February 19, 2009

The Looming Collapse of European Banking



Read this if you dare....

sorry no translation link.

This will NOT be on the test.