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Reinforcement 11 I
Reinforcement 11 I
GUIDE 4
People who knew them both could hardly believe they were from the same planet, let alone the
same family.
The boys were not unkind toward one another, but their personalities were so different that it
was difficult for them to reach a decision they both liked. Their mother frequently played the
referee in their disagreements.
Ishmael, the older brother, was tall and athletic, and he loved sports. He played baseball,
football, and basketball.
Isadore, the younger brother, hated sports. He was quieter and less active than his brother. He
preferred spending his time on the computer, making short videos and writing blog entries.
The brothers’ taste in music was completely different, too. Ishmael loved classic rock. He
listened to bands like the Beatles, the Who, and the Rolling Stones. Isadore didn’t care much for
those bands. He preferred spending his time streaming world music, especially music from
Central Africa. Luckily for their parents, both boys enjoyed listening to music through
headphones.
One other thing the brothers did agree on was that they wanted a pet. Mom had resisted
getting one, but after both brothers had pleaded and begged, she finally agreed. “We can get a
pet, as long as you two take care of it,” she said. “That means you do the feeding, you do the
training, and if it needs to be walked, you do the walking.”
“No problem, Mom,” Ishmael and Isadore said together. “Good, we all agree,” Mom said. “Now,
what kind of pet are we going to get?”
The differences between them are since the taste of music till the hobby and the way
they so things.
VERB LIST:
BE
LEARN
DRESS
ASK
WORK
TAKE
People always remember first impressions and when you start a new job the impression you
make can have a major impact on your future success with the organization. So how can you
improve your chances of making a good first impression? Here are some tips:
1. Be Positive.
2. Dress appropriately.
3. Learn people’s name. ______
4. Ask questions.
5. Take notes. ________
6. Work full days.
B. Ahora, une los siguientes párrafos con los headlines escribiendo la letra frente a
cada uno:
A. You probably won’t remember everyone’s name by the end of the first day, but you
should learn the names of every member of your team as soon as possible. 3
B. Ask for help or information when you need it. It’s always better to ask than to make a
mistake and do something wrong. 4
C. Try to wear the same sort of clothes as your coworkers. You shouldn’t look too dressy or
not dressy enough. 2
D. Unless you have a photographic memory – and not many of us do – make notes on all
the things that you need to understand. 5
E. Especially in the first days and weeks of a new job, get to work early and don’t leave
before your coworkers. 6
F. Show your enthusiasm for being part of the organization. Try to look happy, even if you
are felling stressed. 1