Friday, 29 June 2018

Unit 12 Quiz (Study Guide)

Study guide: Unit 12 Quiz

Touchstone Online Course Level 1 Unit 12 Quiz - Test Mode - Test A


Number of questions: 35


Time to do the quiz: 60 minutes.


Questions 1-4Listening (Multiple choice exercise). 
  • Play the audio only twice.
  • You can't pause or rewind the audio.
  • Tip: Before you listen, take your time to read the sentences first.

Questions 5-10: Completing 3 mini conversations with a/ana lot ofmany, and much.
  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.

Questions 11-16: Completing 3 mini  conversations with some or any.
  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.

Questions 17-19: Completing questions with would you like or would you like to.

  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.


Questions 20-27: Writing words under the correct headings. This exercise tests vocabulary about food.


  • Watch your spelling. Avoid typos.

Questions 28-31: Completing a conversation with or something and or anything.
  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.

Questions 32-35: Reading (Completing descriptions with the name of a dish.)
  • Type the name of the dish exactly as it appears on the text.

Monday, 25 June 2018

Unit 11 Quiz (Study Guide)

Study guide: Unit 11 Quiz

Touchstone Online Course Level 1 Unit 11 Quiz - Test Mode - Test A


Number of questions: 28


Time to do the quiz: 60 minutes.


Questions 1-4Listening (Selection exercise). 
  • Play the audio only twice.
  • You can't pause or rewind the audio.
  • Tip: Before you listen, take your time to read the sentences first.

Questions 5-10: Completing a paragraph with was, wasn't, were, or weren't.
  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.
  • Tip: Read the paragraph first, ignoring the gaps.

Questions 11-15: Typing questions for the answers. The exercise tests questions and answers in the simple past.
  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.
  • Tip: Use for the question the same verb as in the answer.

Questions 16-21: Completing sentences with expressions with go and get.

Questions 22-24:Completing a conversation with questions. This exercise tests general understanding of a dialogue.

  • Tip: Before you complete the conversation, read it first, ignoring the gaps.


Questions 25-28: Reading (Answering questions).

  • Type short answers. Be very specific. You don't need to write complete sentences.
  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.

Friday, 22 June 2018

Unit 10 Quiz (Study Guide)

Study guide: Unit 10 Quiz

Touchstone Online Course Level 1 Unit 10 Quiz - Test Mode - Test A


Number of questions: 43


Time to do the quiz: 60 minutes.


Questions 1-6Listening (Selection exercise). 

  • Play the audio only twice.
  • You can't pause or rewind the audio.
  • Tip: Before you listen, take your time to read the sentences first.

Questions 7-13: Completing a text with past forms. The exercise tests the simple past.

  • Use contractions where possible.
  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.


Questions 14-29: Completing 4 mini conversations with past forms. The exercise tests questions and answers in the simple past.
  • Use contractions where necessary.
  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.


Questions 30-33: Multiple choice exercise. It tests expressions like Congratulations!, Good for you, etc.

Questions 34-43: Reading (True or False exercise).

Thursday, 19 April 2018

Unit 9 Quiz (Study Guide)

Study guide: Unit 9 Quiz

Touchstone Online Course Level 1 Unit 9 Quiz - Test Mode - Test A


Number of questions: 33


Time to do the quiz: 60 minutes.


Questions 1-4Listening (True or False exercise). 

  • Play the audio only twice.
  • Tip: Before you listen, take your time to read the sentences first.

Questions 5-8: Matching questions and answers. The exercise tests can (for possibility).

Questions 9-20: Completing 3 conversations with can or can't.

  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.


Questions 21-24: Vocabulary: Countries, nationalities, and languages. (Completing sentences.)

  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.
  • Remember, countries, nationalities, and languages start with a capital letter.

Questions 25-28: Completing a conversation with a kind of or kind of like.
  • Tip: Read the conversation first, then decide which expression fits best.
  • Watch your spelling. Avoid typos.
Questions 29-33Reading. Giving short answers to the questions. Be specific.

  • Use correct spelling and punctuation. Avoid typos.

Wednesday, 18 April 2018

Unit 8 Quiz (Study Guide)

Study guide: Unit 8 Quiz

Touchstone Online Course Level 1 Unit 8 Quiz - Test Mode - Test A


Number of questions: 31


Time to do the quiz: 60 minutes.


Questions 1-4Listening (Multiple choice: You have 3 options to choose from). 

  • Play the audio only twice.
  • Tip: Before you listen, take your time to read the 4 questions and their options.

Questions 5-10: Completing 3 conversations using like to, want to, need to, and have to.
  • Spelling and punctuation are importantAvoid typos.
Questions 11-18: Completing 4 conversations with the right form. (You have 2 options to choose from.) The exercise tests this, these; that, those.

Questions 19-22: Vocabulary: Clothing. (Multiple choice: You have a list of words to choose from.)

Questions 23-26: Completing a conversation with expressions like Uh-huh, Let's see, Oh, etc. (You have to choose the right expression from 2 options).

  • Tip: Read the conversation first, then decide which expression fits best.
Questions 27-31Reading. True or False exercise.

Unit 7 Quiz (Study Guide)

Study guide: Unit 7 Quiz

Touchstone Online Course Level 1 Unit 7 QuizTest Mode - Test A


Number of questions: 28


Time to do the quiz: 60 minutes.


Questions 1-4Listening (Multiple choice: You have 3 options to choose from). 

  • Play the audio only twice.
  • Tip: Before you listen, take your time to read the 4 questions and their options.

Questions 5-9: Completing a message using the present continuous.

  • You have to use contractions.
  • Spelling and punctuation are important. Avoid typos.
Questions 10-14: Writing questions in the present continuous.

  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Don't forget to write the question mark (?) at the end of each question.

Questions 15-20: Vocabulary: Sports and exercise with play, do, and go. (Multiple choice: You have 3 options to choose from.)

Questions 21-24: Completing a conversation with questions from a list. (Matching exercise).

  • Tip: Read the conversation first, then decide which question (letter) goes in each gap.
Questions 25-28Reading. You have to retype sentences with the correct information.

  • Watch your punctuation and spelling. Avoid typos.
  • Write complete sentences. 

Thursday, 22 February 2018

PRESENTACIÓN DEL CURSO

CELe SEMIPRESENCIAL
Inglés 2 Grupo: 02

  • Horario (sesión presencial): jueves, de 07:00 a 09:00 p.m.
  • Libro:
    • McCarthy, M., McCarten, J. and Sandiford, H. Touchstone 2ed Premium Student's Book, Online Course & Online Workbook 1B. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.





CALENDARIO

  • Último día para bajas: miércoles, 07 de marzo.
  • Suspensión de labores: 10 de mayo.
  • Vacaciones de Semana Santa: del 25 al 31 de marzo.
  • Cierre del curso: 05 de julio (revisión del segundo examen parcial)
  • Entrega de trayectorias académicas: 12 y 13 de julio.

EVALUACIÓN

  • 50% Actividades en la platforma* + 50% Examen (Pruebas en la plataforma [Unidades 7-9/10-12] y pruebas presenciales [expresión oral y escrita])
  • La calificación final equivale al promedio de los resultados de la primera y segunda parte del curso.
  • Primera parte del curso (Unidades 7-9): exámenes presenciales el día 26 de abril (expresión oral y expresión escrita).
  • Segunda parte del curso (Unidades 10-12): exámenes presenciales el día 28 de junio (expresión oral y expresión escrita).
  • Calificación aprobatoria: 80 puntos junto con 80% de asistencia (Número máximo de faltas: 3)
*La calificación de la plataforma es el promedio del puntaje (Score) y progreso (Progress) en las actividades.

OTROS ASPECTOS

  • Los exámenes en línea (quizzes) serán realizados en la platforma Cambridge.
  • Se recomienda el uso de un diccionario bilingüe. 

    SITIOS DE INTERNET

      • Facebook: CELe UAEMex
      • Blog: http://blendedcele202.blogspot.com
      • Grupo de Facebook: Blended CELe 202

    BIBLIOGRAFÍA

      • Murphy, R. and Smalzer, W.R. (2002). Basic Grammar in Use: with answers: self-study reference and practice for students of English. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
      • Murphy, R. (2007). Essential Grammar in Use: a self-study reference and study book for elementary students of English: with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

    Tuesday, 20 February 2018

    PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE

    BLENDED CELe
    English 2 Group: 02

    • Timetable (face-to-face session): Thursdays, from 07:00 to 09:00 p.m.
    • Book:
      • McCarthy, M., McCarten, J. and Sandiford, H. Touchstone 2ed Premium Student's Book, Online Course & Online Workbook 1B. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.





    CALENDAR

    • Drop out due date: Wednesday, 07 March.
    • Holidays: 10 May.
    • Easter holidays: from 25 to 31 March.
    • End of the course: 05 July (Second midterm exam check)
    • Dates of issue of academic records: 12 and 13 July.

    ASSESSMENT

    • 50% Activities on the platform* + 50% Exam (Quizzes [Units 7-9/10-12 + Writing + Speaking])
    • The final grade is the average of the results in the first and second parts of the course.
    • First part of the course (Units 7-9): face-to-face exams on 26 April (Writing & Speaking).
    • Second part of the course (Units 10-12): face-to-face exams on 28 June (Writing & Speaking).
    • Passing grade: 80 pts. and 80% of attendance (Maximum number of absences: 3)
    *The platform grade is the average of the Score and Progress values of the activities.

    OTHER ASPECTS

    • Online exams (quizzes) will be done on the platform Cambridge.
    • A bilingual dictionary is recommended.

      USEFUL SITES

        • Facebook: CELe UAEMex
        • Blog: http://blendedcele202.blogspot.com
        • Group on Facebook: Blended CELe 202

      BIBLIOGRAPHY

        • Murphy, R. and Smalzer, W.R. (2002). Basic Grammar in Use: with answers: self-study reference and practice for students of English. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
        • Murphy, R. (2007). Essential Grammar in Use: a self-study reference and study book for elementary students of English: with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.