Inglês 1ª EM: Situated Learning 6

Situated Learning 6 - FINDING WHAT YOU NEED 

1. The following texts were taken from a newspaper. Read them quickly and answer in English: Which newspaper section each text was taken from?
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TEXT A

• Kancil 850 EZ, 2001 model. Metallic gold. Single owner. Used by pensioner. New paint work. Reasonable price. 8543-20918.
• Nissan Cefiro 3.0 Sedan (yr 2002), Lady owner, good condition, low mil, regist numb TAC 13. 2348-50493.
• CHEVY Silverado, 2004, 1500 4x4 w/ ext cab, excel. $18,900. Call 503-432-12.
• FORD - Escort LX, 1991. 4 cyl., low mil, runs great. Good, no dents. $950 cash. 4332-10349.
• SATURN - SL2, 1992, AUTO, all power, AC, nice running cond., w/ radio&CD player. $1900 cash. 503-266-7625.

TEXT B

• Apart at bandar botanic - 900sf, 3r 2b, Brand New and Vacant. Quality built by Gamuda. 1 Allocated car park. 9843-1234. 
• Hse to let - 3 bd, 2 ba, bonus rm, laundry, fenced yd, AC, stove/fridge. $800/mo + dep. 541-977-3302. NO PETS! 
• 3 BD, 2 BA hse - 1700 sqft +/-, close to schools, pets OK, fenced & landscaped back yd. $850/mo. 541-788-9027. 
• Single Hse for sale - Taman District 3+1 rooms 1 Bath+1Toilet 2 min to Silk Highway 5 min to KTM Commute. 524-30980. 
• WARM AND COZY- 2 bd, 1 ba w/fireplace, lg fenced yd, animals OK w/deposit. $675/mo. Call Victoria 475-7953.

2. The texts that follow are extended versions of two of the ads in Activity 1. Which ones? 

a) I am the owner of a house and would like to let it. It is a comfortable house, with central air conditioning. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a bonus room where a studio can be set up. There is also a laundry, and the kitchen is equipped with a stove and a fridge. The yard is fenced, so the house is isolated and safe. The only restriction I make concerns pets – they are not allowed. The rent is $800 per month, and you will be asked to make an initial deposit. If you are interested, you can call me at 541-977-3302. 

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b) I am interested in selling my car. It is a vehicle called Chevy Silverado, with an extended cabin. It is a 2004 model with a 1500 engine. It has traction on the four wheels. It is in excellent condition and I am selling it for only $18,900. If you are interested, you can call me at 503-432-12.

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3. Compare the extended texts in Activity 2 and the ads in Activity 1. Write the correct option (extended versions or ads)to complete the following table.

                                                                                       

Have longer sentences: _______________________________________________

Have abbreviations: __________________________________________________

Present key information only (i.e., are concise texts): _______________________

Present information and also opinions and explanations: _____________________

Now answer in Portuguese: Why do ads have these characteristics?

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• 👀 i.e. é a abreviação de id est, expressão latina que significa “isto é”. 

Unidades de medidas: 

• quilômetros e milha(1 mile = 1,6 km) e pés e metros (1 m = 3.33 feet).  
• low mil = low mileage (baixa milhagem – no Brasil, dizemos baixa quilometragem) e sqft = square feet (pés quadrados – e não metros quadrados).

4. Read the texts in Activity 1 again and figure out what the following abbreviations stand for:

a) yr 2002 __________________________________________

b) low mil ____________________________________________

c) regist numb________________________________________

d) 4 cyl ___________________________________________

e) running cond______________________________________

f) w/ radio&CD player  __________________________________

g) 1700 sqft +/_________________________________________

h) 2 min_____________________________________________

i) w/fireplace__________________________________________

j) lg fenced yd___________________________________________

5. Crop (shorten) the text to write an ad. Remember to use abbreviations!

I have an apartment and I would like to sell it. It is a small but comfortable place, within 5 minutes distance from the city center. It has two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, one bathroom and a toilet. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, a fridge and a freezer. I am selling it for $80,000 and I accept a 2006 car as part of the payment. If you are interested, you can call me at 9757-4302. 

6. Now think of something you would like to sell. Write an ad and then pass it around the class to see if your friends can understand it. Send to profmeridavalente@gmail.com

Focus on language 6: pages 35 and 36.