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This ocassion is to talk about unit 7 Unit 7 is about workplaces privacy. A majority of employers monitor their employees. They are motivated by concern over litigation and the increasing role that electronic evidence plays in lawsuits and government agency investigations. Almost everything you do on your office computer can be monitored. Such monitoring is virtually unregulated. Therefore, unless company policy specifically states otherwise (and even this is not assured), your employer may listen, watch and read most of your workplace communications. Courts often have found that when employees are using an employer's equipment, their expectation of privacy is limited.

Internet Addiction, Causes and Effects: What Is Internet Addiction? Do you play video games on the Internet in excess? Are you compulsively shopping online? Can’t physically stop checking Facebook? Is your excessive computer use interfering with your daily life – relationships, work, school? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be suffering from Internet Addiction Disorder. I am addicted to the internet, actually to the social media, but only with whatsapp I think is good enough I spend more time in phone than doing physical and more important things, even when nobody is calling me or texting me, I get the feeling something is wrong and I immediately turn to check my cellphone, to see if I placed the volumen mode correctly, and surprise! nothing had happen in the social media, but I was driving crazy myself because of that. Actually I took too long preparing this article, because of my I, A. (Internet Addition) yes! sometimes I took my computer and...

Unit 4 The Tipping Point A tipping point is that moment that changes everything, when a character is forced to decide, take a stand, or do something he or she usually would not. A moment that changes his or her entire life. Does your story have a tipping point when all the pent up tension in a character and plot get released in one, surprising decision. Summary of the unit using the vocabulary. The book the tipping point of Malcom Gladwell  Gladwell defines a tipping point as "the moment of  critical  mass, the threshold, the boiling point". The book seeks to explain and describe the  " mysterious" sociological changes that mark everyday life and explore how things happen for example according to Gladwell the  trasmitions  of the ideas occur in the same way as the passing germs from one person to another, every day people spread messages and a simple  word of mouth  can  trigger  an ...

Unit  3  The Bold and the Bashful. Definition of bold and bashful. Bashful  means shy or timid. ... Bashful and shy are similar in meaning, but not quite identical. Bashful often describes people who are shy but friendly. In fact, being bashful is sometimes seen as an endearing quality. Bold  is something that is truly excellent or praiseworthy. The cost of shyness.  In 1975 Psychology Today published a ground-breaking article by Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo, Ph.D., entitled "The Social Disease Called Shyness." The article revealed what Zimbardo had found in a survey conducted at several American colleges: An astonishing 40 percent of the 800 questioned currently considered themselves to be shy. In addition to documenting the pervasiveness of shyness, the article presented a surprising portrait of those with the condition. Their mild-mannered exterior conceals roiling turmoil inside. The shy disclosed that the...

THESE VOCABULARYS WERE WORKING IN UNIT6 VOCABULARY DISCOSSED IN THE CLASS ROOM FOSTER: Language professor should foster a spirit of learning in students. GRATITUD:She sent me a present to express her gratitud. WILL:I need a strong wll to become a monk REFRAIN FROM:I refrain from laying to my paernts. WELL BEING:Pley the guitar give me a sense of well being. ASCENTIC:They live very ascentic life. DIVINE:They pray for divine intervention

Unit 7: workplace privacy I don't like people are looking at me all the time, don't feel comfortable. I know that employees don't believe in his employers.

Unit 5: Feng Shui: Ancient wisdom Travels West What is feng shui?  Is the way that you organize things in your life and house. How function feng shui in the D. R.? in the Dominican republic feng shui is unusually feng shui become from China. chinese people believe feng shui. it is so popular in China,  that part of Chinese culture. don't know anyone that uses feng shui for a living.

Unit 4: the Tipping point I think that the most important tipping point in the Dominican Republic was the through Haitians by Juan  Pablo Duarte and his parents. The bloody origins of the Dominican Republic's ethnic ‘cleansing' of Haitians lets Carnival is celebrated every year during the entire month of February, culminating with the largest celebration on Independence Day, February 27. The Dominican's cultural identity and creativity are on display throughout this vibrant month. The festivities in the Dominican Republic can be traced back to the 1500s, in the ruins of a town called La Vega, even before it was celebrated in the capital city of Santo Domingo. this information was research from.https://www.donquijote.org/dominican-culture/holidays/dominican-independence-day/  

Unit 3: The bold and the bashful I feel identify with this unit because is about people who are shy, timid, reticent, and all that you can Imagine. I don’t like to talk SO much and I don’t enjoy when People are next to me speak so much, I feel anxious and nervous. I’m an unfriendly person, pass a long time without a boyfriend. That said, the book Northstar people who are shy have less money, less sex, and fewer friends

Unit 2: Honesty  Honesty People always conceal the truth even though is for their combination, many People Said that is a white lie is not dangerous for anyone but a lie brings others. If you don't know have a big problem. They never relentless lies. My own opinions, to be honest, is the best way in the life to avoid the problem, you could sleep well and relax, don’t worry about my safeness because haven’t stolen anything that isn’t mine. I don’t consider myself as an inflated, I never feel superior to other People who are liars always veneer the lies when they want, liars always mislead other People to believe the lies are the truth. Liars are pervasive around the world. A liars are consider as a trivial peop

, my name is María José. I’m going to show units1 of the book Northstar Unit1: the internet Addiction What is an addiction? Is a process of adding that you cannot control that’s out-control. People who are addicted to many websites on the computer or phone wouldn’t be without wifi Connection because they understand that they're less than other. They could Not a life without internet even though their social lives are on the internet. They always take pictures to share on: facebook, twitter. Whatsapp, massage etc. They hardly ever have presented with a particular issue, are Not devoting the attention to the relationships, for instance, People who are addicted to the Internet, their problem don’t come Out immediately, its come out after a long time. Hardly ever this problem turning in another way. In my case, I don’t enjoy surfing on the internet too much time for doing my homework I perfect to use normal books, not read online. I’m not engaged in the website media. Addicted’s l...

, my name is María José. I’m going to show units1 of the book Northstar Unit1: the internet Addiction What is an addiction? Is a process of adding that you cannot control that’s out-control. People who are addicted to many websites on the computer or phone wouldn’t be without wifi Connection because they understand that they're less than other. They could Not a life without internet even though their social lives are on the internet. They always take pictures to share on: facebook, twitter. Whatsapp, massage etc. They hardly ever have presented with a particular issue, are Not devoting the attention to the relationships, for instance, People who are addicted to the Internet, their problem don’t come Out immediately, its come out after a long time. Hardly ever this problem turning in another way. In my case, I don’t enjoy surfing on the internet too much time for doing my homework I perfect to use normal books, not read online. I’m not engaged in the website media. Addicted’s l...

Unit 6 Spiritual Renewal What is to  renew?   to make like new,  restore, freshness, or perfection   as we  renew  our strength in sleep , also means  to make new spiritually  revive ,  make extensive changes in  or stared again-   How Do You Renew our Mind? Renewing your mind requires faith. we act on it just as you would act on the word of any honest man. we apply it in order to change the way you think about your life, your work, your relationships everything. The renewing of the mind brings your will into agreement with God. As you fill your mind with His Word by reading, thinking about, memorizing, praying, speaking out loud, even singing, you begin to think in a way that pleases Him, and His ways become your ways. You become, through His power and wisdom, a master of the circumstances of life. When difficulties or decisions arise, you automatically view them through the eyes of God’s Word. That new perspective change...

Unit 5 Feng Shui   I s an ancient Chinese belief that the way your house is built or the way that you  arrange objects  affects your success, health, and happiness. Feng shui is more than a decorating y our home with colors, it is a complex system of theories that is used to promote good energy. A good flow of energy (or Chi) leads to a happy home and feng shui is a practice that has been used for centuries.   Here the vocabulario of the units with their definitions. Frown upon; disapproved of something. Hard bitten: a tough experience transcendent:beyond the limits of extraordinary experience. digressions: idea that is unrelated to the topic. aligning:properly position cought out of guard: with doubt circulate:moves flow abundance: a large quantity of something. sense: feel and know quote: repeat what someone else has said or written  skeptically: supri...

Workplace Privacy Grammar Here are some pictures that explain the meaning of these verbs using gerund or infinitive. Sentences with the unit vocabulary 1-Those employees were fired because they didn't do their jobs well. 2-That employer is looking for new people for working in his undertaking. 3-When Anita went to the bathroom, her brother kept an eye on her stuff. 4-He found himself put under surveillance by the police. 5-That man is offering the opportunity to safeguard his financial futures. 6-She was eavesdropping her parents conversation. 7-The law wasn't legitimated by popular support. 8-She has a log of all phone conversation of her boyfriend. 9-He would be forced to collaborate in the project willy nilly. 10-His grandfather was a man of dignity and inflexible principle. 11-The behavior of those children was driving insane that teacher. 12-Only a health problem would deter him from going to church. 13-There was something...

Spiritual Renewal Some things people do for renewing their spirits are : To pray To fast To travel To read the bible Go to church Go to spiritual retiment Listening to music Baptize Sentences with the unit vocabulary 1-The prophets could predict that something bad was coming. 2-She decided to adore God because she wanted an ascetic life. 3-After feeling a divine presence, Kathia believed in God. 4-Dominican government enacted a law that has been disapproved for some people. 5-Santo Domingo is the most vibrant city in our country. 6-After a hectic day, Miriam was very tired. 7-They replenish their souls by fasting twice a week. 8-After awful day, Yolanda got a feeling that she was ready to sense well-being and peace. 9-I refrain from violence, because it only causes damage. 10-She has a strong will about finishing her career. 11-The teacher's task is to foster learning. 12-Humility is the key to grow up as a person. 13-She expressed her gratitu...

Feng Shui: Ancient Wisdom Travels West According to the book feng shui is suggested because the space or place we are, can become in a harmonious environment. Here are some tips of favorable feng shui that we can take into consideration, and practice them at home or work place: An aquarium A plant A mirror And some tips about what we can't make, if we want to succeed with feng shui: A desk facing view A room full of Windows Living near a cemetery Sentences with the unit vocabulary 1-The project was approved for some teachers but also frowned upon by o thers. 2-That case was so difficult that even the hard bitten cops couldn't solve it. 3-The thief was caught off guard by the police. 4-River yuna circulates for a great part of the country. 5-His anecdotes about his life are very interesting. 6-After discussing a topic, she agreed with her partners skeptically . 7-When she talks about God, she does it in a transcendent way. 8-They were aligning the...

                                Spiritual renewal Spiritual awakenings, whether in biblical or Church history, manifest patterns that are similar, often strikingly so. While all of the following elements may not be present in each instance, for the most part awakenings progress through a cycle whose phases include these various aspects of God’s working. Christians recall past outpourings of God’s grace and power, and long to see them again. When histories of awakenings have been written in later years, it has been occasionally discovered that individuals at great distances and completely unknown to each other had, prior to the awakening, been praying simultaneously to the same end!

Unit   7 Workplace  Privacy Employees typically must  relinquish some of their privacy while at the workplace, but how much they must do so can be a contentious issue. The debate rages on as to whether it is moral, ethical and legal for employers to monitor the actions of their employees. So employers believe that monitoring is necessary both to discourage illicit activity and to limit liability. Although, with this problem of monitoring employees, many are experiencing a negative effect on emotional and physical stress including fatigue, lowered employee morale and lack of motivation within the workplace citation needed. Employers might choose to monitor employee activities using surveillance cameras, or may wish to record employee’s activities while using company owned computers or telephones. Courts are finding that disputes between workplace privacy and freedom are being complicated with the advancement of technology as traditional rules that ...

Unit 6 Spiritual Renewal At this topic we make sense of the beauty  of the life, it one of the most important issues that we should appreciate at all time. Spiritual renewal is focus on the faith and way that people replenish their lives and the profound effect that this cause in our souls. So spiritual renewal is often associated with the present concept of "revival." It was in the nineteenth century that Cotton Mather first used the word to describe a great awakening in the early Americas. The word derives from the Latin reviver, "to live again," and was typically used to describe an old play that was brought back to a new generation of theater audiences. The concept is closest to the Old Testament idea of renewal or restoration. what do I mean when I say spiritual renewal it to be made new again but you know like spiritually, you have to be suggest to a variety of things in the church or monastery such as; refrain from eating and drinking most ...

The tipping point A good example of the tipping point in our country, it's crime . It has increased a lot through the years. Some of the reasons that affect society as a result of that, are: ·Corruption ·Poverty ·Absence of education ·Lack of justice Among others. A good example of tipping point worldwide could be the internet . Reasons why the use of it has increased: ·Being able to communicate any time. ·To investigate any information in any time or any place. ·Beig able to buy or pay from any place Etc. Examples with the unit vocabulary 1-The transmission of information of an important news, passed from one family to another. 2-English mavens presented a speech that everybody was able to understand. 3-Thanks to the old lady of the neighborhood, gossips pass by word of mouth. 4-Those pants became an epidemic fashion. 5-Those expensive earrings were generated by that fashion designer. 6-Ana got a hold of her friend, in spite of her parents forbade h...

Workplace Privacy Most employees live near their work. An employer should appraise the ability of his employees. Could you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the toilet? He was arrested after being kept under constant surveillance. Stronger legal safeguards are needed to protect the consumer. She has been eavesdropping on her brother and his sweetheart Most scientists believe it is legitimate to use animals in medical research. I should scope out his real goal before I give him a definite reply. They all had to take part in the program, willy-nilly. Only a truly free person has human dignity. I thought her speech had slightly sinister undertones. The alarm is usually sufficient to deter a would-be thief. The caller complained about racial slurs made by co-workers at the company. Verbs followed by the gerund and infinitive He is interested in studying English. She is interested in reading books. I love skiing. I hate eating carrots. I dislik...

Unit 7 workplace privacy Definition Employers and employees are often subject to  privacy  laws. The  Privacy   Act, for example, applies to employee information in federal government institutions. ... But whether or not  privacy  is protected by law or contract, respecting  privacy  in the  workplace  makes good business sense. Employees must requiere some privecy in their workplace  they are given some protetion and other form of electronic monitoring under some circumstances,also public sector employees may have som minimal rights under any country constitution.I understand that some politics are for protection of the employees but they also need the dignity and pride of not being judge for eveythinh they do. -ñjmn

                The Bold and The Bashful Sentences with the unit vocabulary 1-Federica was very reticent about her personal affairs. 2-Prices increase in our country, are having an adverse effect on the population. 3-Maria and Marcos were polite but slightly aloof . 4-Marta was a pessimistic girl, but now she has changed her outlook on life. 5-One of the most popular phobia , is the arachnophobia. 6-He used to be shy but now he is an extroverted guy. 7-Those gossip girls make misattributions about everyone. 8-Virtually all those people were accused of shoplifting, just because they were inside the store. 9-He is a grouchy man, it's difficult to see him smile. 10-Dominicans think of it's a bad idea to vote for Danilo Medina again. 11-The wind up of the conference was very interesting. 12-Carlos thought his boss was arrogant and condescending . To improve grammar, let's see this video

Unit 2: Honesty is the best policy. Defini tion of honesty Honesty  i s a  facet  of  moral character  that connotes positive and  virtuous  attributes such as  integrity ,  truthfulness , straightforwardness, including straightforwardness of conduct, along with the absence of lying, cheating, theft, etc. Honesty also involves being trustworthy,  loyal ,  fair , and  sincere . Summary of the unit  Honesty is a cuality   that is indispensable for any organization onion or relationship but because of the true is not convinient or not the best policy for that moment or under some circuntances. the problem relate with honesty is becoming more and more pervasive   I firmly believe that the honesty is the best policy because if you are honest people will respect you and trust you , you will fell peace in your mind and a sense of justice,and you wont hurt anybody"s feelings because of a lie.