TOPICS INTERMEDIATE 2 TEST

TOPICS INTERMEDIO 2

1. Identificación personal (Repaso y/o ampliación de Intermedio 1)

2. Vivienda, hogar y entorno (Repaso y/o ampliación de Intermedio 1)

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

3. Actividades de la vida diaria (Repaso y/o ampliación de Intermedio 1)

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

4. Tiempo libre y ocio (Repaso y/o ampliación de Intermedio 1)

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

5. Viajes y transportes (Repaso y/o ampliación de Intermedio 1)

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

6. Relaciones humanas y sociales (Repaso y/o ampliación de Intermedio 1)

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

7. Salud y cuidados físicos

.

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

8. Educación (Repaso y/o ampliación de Intermedio 1)

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

9. Compras y actividades comerciales (Repaso y/o ampliación de

Intermedio 1)

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

10. Alimentación (Repaso y/o ampliación de Intermedio 1)

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

11. Bienes y servicios

• Banca y economía.

o Acciones: Change/Exchange money; open an account;

withdraw money; etc.

o Objetos: Credit card; cheque; commission; cash dispenser;

etc.

• Seguridad y protección:

o Personas: Guard; constable; firemen; police officer; thief;

robber; mugger; witness; etc.

o Entornos: Police station; customs; police control, etc.

o Acciones: Steal; sue; question etc.

• Servicios públicos:

o Entornos: Nursery; emergencies; public swimming-pool;

library; etc.

o Acciones: Apply for a scholarship; get registered; borrow; etc.

o Objetos: Free time guide; traffic lights; mail box; phonebooth;

member licence; etc.

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

  

12. Lengua y comunicación

• Medios de comunicación:

o Personas: Host; journalist; contestant; audience; etc.

o Acciones: Publish a letter; subscribe to a magazine; watch

the news; take part in a contest; etc.

o Objetos: A programme; publicity; a dvd; a documentary; etc.

• Telefonía:

o Acciones: Leave a message; be engaged; write/send an

SMS; etc.

o Objetos: A phonecall; a prefix; answering machine; etc.

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

13. Clima, condiciones atmosféricas y medio ambiente

• Fenómenos medioambientales: Hurricane; ice; earthquake;

thunderbolt; thunder; etc.

• Medio ambiente: Container; climate change; natural resources; etc.

• Animales, vegetación y geografía.

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

14. Ciencia y tecnología

• Informática: keyboard; screen; mouse; instal; copy; piracy; etc.

• Audio: MP3 player; download; etc.

• Imagen: digital photograph; video camera; etc.

• Comercio electrónico: On line order; password; account; etc.

• Otras áreas léxico-semánticas relevantes para este apartado

conforme al nivel.

LINK TO REINFORCE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS:
http://es.talkenglish.com/Listening/ListenIntermediate.aspx

 JUST FOR READING  ABOUT  THESE TOPICS :  BANKS AND MONEY

THIS WEEK'S NEWS:

Why your bank account may be blocked if you don’t hand in your ID

http://elpais.com/elpais/2015/04/21/inenglish/1429631446_618061.html

Looming deadline for lenders to digitalize clients’ personal data could spell trouble

The Spanish government's campaign to introduce a new ID document, DNI 3.0.

“My office looks like a doctor’s practice,” complained a bank manager last week, in reference to the lines of people waiting to inquire about a new ID requirement.

April 30 marks the deadline for banks to collect and digitalize up-to-date identification documents for all account holders, as per existing legislation. For Spaniards, this means the DNI national identity card; for foreign residents, their residency card or passport.

The problem could arise if the contact information in the lender’s power is outdated and the client cannot be reached with the request for new data

In some cases, clients will also be asked for information regarding their economic activities, as part of new requirements to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

While the obligation to keep digital records of clients’ personal data was introduced in 2010, the law gave lenders a five-year deadline to complete the task.

A message from BBVA bank warning about the possibility of blocked accounts.

“We’re all prone to leaving things until the last minute,” confesses José María Roldán, president of the Spanish Banking Association (AEB), adding that the sector is now working around the clock to meet the deadline.

At this point, clients who have not yet been contacted by their bank – the latter has the obligation to do so – can assume that no further action is necessary and that their ID is already in the bank’s possession.

The problem could arise if the contact information in the lender’s power – address, email, telephone number – is outdated and the client cannot be reached with the request for new data.

Accounts that do not meet the requirements will be blocked on May 1.

“Obviously, when the client turns in their ID, the account will be activated again,” explains a bank worker.

But after three months, these blocked accounts will be transferred to a different category known as “cuentas de orden;” recovering one’s money at that point could be more complicated and require additional paperwork.

Some sources talk about more than five million clients without an up-to-date ID document, although banking associations refute this figure.

Obviously, when the clients turn in their ID, the accounts will be activated again”

There are an estimated 70 million bank accounts in Spain, of which 50 million are held by private individuals. The sheer volume of paperwork involved has forced some lenders to hire external firms to help them deal with it.

Financial companies such as the one that handles credit cards for the El Corte Inglés department store are also under the same legal obligation, and have offered clients numerous ways to provide the necessary information.

For these companies, the issue is critical, because their clients pay with cards that will get blocked on May 1 if no digital ID records exist.

A few months ago, the banking sector applied for a deadline extension, but it was denied. The Economy Ministry notes that “lenders had the obligation to collect and conserve copies of their clients’ ID since 1993. The 2010 law expressly established that electronic records had to be kept to avoid documents getting misplaced. In 2010, entities were given a five-year period to obtain that digitalized information.”

The problem is particularly intense at lenders that have undergone mergers in recent years, leading to the transfer of documents and closure of branch offices, or even of entire banks.

THIS WEEK: HOW TO WRITE...
Download the PDF documents that you will see on this site  to do your own

Letters of complaint

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/words/letters-of-complaint

Writing a formal letter of complaint remains an effective way to alert a company to a problem. This page includes guidelines for structuring your complaint, suggestions for style, and example letters.

Preparing to write

Before you begin your draft, gather all the information you will need to include in your complaint. This information may include the time, date, and location that you purchased faulty goods or services, reference or invoice numbers, and records of previous communication with the company. To support your complaint, you may need to enclose copies of documents such as receipts with your letter.

How to structure your letter of complaint

Your letter of complaint should follow the standard composition format for a formal letter. See how to lay out a letter.

Below the recipient’s address, include a subject line to indicate the product or service that you are addressing in your complaint. In the first body paragraph, open with a sentence that immediately draws the reader's attention to the matter, e.g.:

I am writing to complain about the faulty installation of my air conditioner.

I wish to express my dissatisfaction with my stay at your hotel.

Follow the opening sentence with a summary of the events that prompted your complaint. Be sure to include exact dates and times, and give all the relevant information in a clear and logicalsequence.

In the next paragraphs, you should outline what steps you have taken thus far to resolve the matter and describe the consequences of the faulty product or service. Adding specific details, such as additional costs you have incurred to replace a faulty product, will strengthen your complaint. If you have had previous communication with the company, be sure to note it in your letter; include reference numbers where applicable.

In the final body paragraph of your letter, you should state your expectations of how the company should resolve the matter, including specific actions and deadlines, e.g.:

I would appreciate it if you could replace the missing part by next week.

Please let me know as soon as possible what action you propose to take.

I look forward to hearing from you within the next ten days.

Suggestion: Take a calm and focused approach

Keep your complaint focused on the exact incident that prompted your letter. Do not veer into generalized criticism of the company, and avoid personal attacks and abusive language. Even though you may be quite frustrated and angry, maintain a calm, gracious tone in your complaint. Expressing optimism that the matter will be resolved will produce a more persuasive letter than berating the reader for the company's mistakes.

Examples

See a letter of complaint about a faulty product (pdf).

See a letter of complaint about unsatisfactory workmanship (pdf).

See a letter of complaint about a disappointing holiday (pdf).

Back to Letters and invitations.

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Links

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• PAPERS AND MAGAZINES IN ENGLISH

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ARE YOU GOOD AT HISTORY?
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 JUST POSTING SPECIFIC VOCABULARY ACCORDING TO TOPICS THAT YOU CAN START USING FROM NOW ON . This will also be useful for Advanced level next year.
http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/vocabulary/

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ...?   PROFIT  VS BENEFIT
Profit : 

1 [C or U] money which is earned in trade or business, especially after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services:
She makes a big profit from selling waste material to textile companies.
A year ago the Tokyo company had a pretax profit of 35 million yen.
Company profits are down on last year's figures.
You don't expect to make much profit within the first couple of years of setting up a company.
He sold his house at a huge profit.

Benefit : 
1 a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help:
The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.
One of the many benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected.
He's had the benefit of an expensive education and yet he continues to work as a waiter.
I didn't get/derive (much) benefit from school.
With the benefit of hindsight (= Helped by the knowledge since learned) it is easy for us to see where we went wrong.
SLIGHTLY FORMAL She drinks a lot less now, to the benefit of (= resulting in an improvement in) her health as a whole.

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SPEAKING: ROLEPLAYS

Intermediate Conversations for EFL and ES

                       http://www.eltpodcast.com/archive/ic

BANK AND BUSINESS VOCABULARY READING DEFINITIONS AND VIDEOS:


https://www.bancsabadell.com/cs/Satellite/SabAtl/Particulares/1191332204474/en/


https://www.cajamar.es/en/particulares/

How to open a bank account in Spain

http://www.expatica.com/es/finance/banking-investments/How-to-open-a-bank-account-in-Spain_103392.html


OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT IN UK
http://unitedkingdombanks.info/

Guide to income tax in Spain

http://www.expatica.com/es/finance/Guide-to-income-tax-in-Spain_101437.html


BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING FINANCE
http://www.english-at-home.com/business/banking/
http://www.businessdictionary.com/article/category/small-business/
http://www.businessdictionary.com/article/category/accounting-finance/page/2/
VIDEOS :
Seattle's New Minimum Wage Law In Effect
http://www.businessdictionary.com/videos/?seattles-new-minimum-wage-law-in-effect-518743682
Starting a Business - First Steps
http://www.businessdictionary.com/videos/?starting-a-business----firs

Wall Street Leaders Can Dare to be Different
http://blog.citigroup.com/2015/04/wall-street-leaders-can-dare-to-be-different

Thinking 'Small' to go Big on Innovative Ways to Tackle Urban Housing

   

http://blog.citigroup.com/2015/02/thinking-small-to-go-big-on-innovative-ways-to-tackle-urban-housing.shtml

NUMBERS FIGURES AND SYMBOLS  ( PRONUNCIATION)

http://www.forvo.com/languages-pronunciations/en/alphabetically/page-3/

BANKING  DIALOGUES:

Foreign exchange

I´d like to change some euro into US dollars.

http://www.audioenglish.org/english-learning/english_dialogue_banking_foreign_exchange_1.htm

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MONEY

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/money/moneyindex.html

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SHOPPING

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/shopping/shoppingindex.html

CONVERSATIONS AT THE BANK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Ris80-QdY

http://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/bank/bank01.htm

http://www.audioenglish.org/english-learning/english_dialogue_banking_bank_drafts_3.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph0QFEjp8SI

CONVOCATORIA   DE  JUNIO DE INTERMEDIO 2 . GRUPOS A Y B
FECHA : 5 de JUNIO  2015.
PRUEBAS  :*(COMPRENSIÓN ESCRITA, COMPRENSIÓN ORAL Y EXPRESIÓN ESCRITA)
HORA : 16:30. 

MUY IMPORTANTE:

• LA CONVOCATORIA A TODAS LAS PRUEBAS ESCRITAS SERÁ 15 MINUTOS ANTES DEL INCIO DE LAS MISMAS. 
• SE RUEGA MÁXIMA PUNTUALIDAD. ESTAS FECHAS SON LAS PREVISTAS SÓLAMENTE PARA LAS PRUEBAS DE COMPRENSIÓN ESCRITA, COMPRENSIÓN ORAL Y EXPRESIÓN ESCRITA. 
• LAS PRUEBAS DE EXPRESIÓN ORAL PODRÁN TENER LUGAR ANTES DE LAS FECHAS DE LAS PRUEBAS DE LAS DEMÁS DESTREZAS.