Sunday, February 14, 2010

Unit 4 (Where people go) Vocabulary 5

This words have the same meaning,
Which words are British and which American?

autumn - fall
a check - a bill
a cupboard - a closet
an elevator - a lift
a faucet - a tap
first floor - ground floor
a fortnight - two weeks
a restroom - a toilet
a return - a round trip
a single - a one-way ticket

Unit 3 (Trends in tourism) vocabulary 4

Click the link for the definition

Journey
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/journey

Trip
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/trip

Flight
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flight

Voyage
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/voyage

Crossing
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/crossing

Drive
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/drive

Ride
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ride

Tour
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tour

Unit 2 (A career in tourism) Vocabulary 3

answer


Unit 1 (Type of holiday) Vocabulary 2

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Unit 1 (Types of holiday) Vocabulary 1

Winter sport
http://newsletter.davos.ch/3/archive/newsletter_davos_C09.001_20070112155000936/imgen/20070110083745264068000000.jpg

Self-catering
http://www.travel.co.uk/_CMSAssets/IMAGES/Holiday%20Ideas/self%20catering%20holidays3.jpg

Special interest
http://home.comcast.net/~sarahdyoung/SpecialInterestAutosDec1980.jpg

Safari
http://www.poster.net/atelier-lzc/atelier-lzc-safari-2203679.jpg

Cruise
http://www.destination360.com/cruises/images/royal-caribbean-cruise-line.jpg

Weekend break
http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/rni0048l.jpg

Adventure
http://swisstravelcr.com/images/upload/0.07623500%201147538402.jpg

Package tour
http://images01.olx.com.ph/ui/2/90/22/24368822_1.jpg

Homestay
http://www.coffsenglish.com.au/assets/images/homestay/image-photoFamily.jpg

lemon tree

my way

CV


Personal Information

Bracamontes Jafet Date of Birth: June 29 1990 Birth Place: Oaxaca, Mexico Place of Residence: Calle San Francisco # 3 Col Professor Atizapan De Zaragoza Estado de México, CP. 52940 Phone: 58255847 Cell: 5521336573 Email: vrakamkoumas@hotmail.com
Objective

Professional development in the scope of the Hotel profession and restaurant profession like manager
Education

Primary: College Istmeña 1996-2002 High School: College Motolinia 2002-2005Preparatory: College Motolinia 2005-2008 University: UVM Lomas Verdes 2010 and studying

Professional Experience

Internal Practical hoursPractices developed in the reception area Fiesta Inn (San Marcos)Practices developed in the area banquet Camino Real (Valle Dorado)Nextel Sales ExecutiveInternal Practical hours in Brisas Hotel Languages

Spanish: 100% English: 70%

Handling of softwareMicrosoft Office Package Operating Systems Windows (98, 2000, XP, NT) Internet, browser, search, e-mail

covering letter

Jafet Bracamontes
Atizapán de Zaragoza
vrakamkoumas@hotmail.com

15 February 2010

Managing Director,
Explore the World
Ltd, Priory Lane,
Buxford, OX184DG

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing with reference to the position of Tour Operator Marketing Executive as advertised in the Newspaper “LL” of 10 February.

Please find enclosed a copy of my CV outlining my background and qualifications for your consideration. As an Assistant Manager of a tree-star hotel, I have experience of managing staff and dealing with guests.

I therefore feel I can offer good contributions in Explore The World LTD.

I believe I am hard-working and reliable and would very much like to gain greater work experience. I appreciate your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon,

Yours faithfully

Jafet Bracamontes

answer of enquiry

EUROPE TOURS
Mr. Bracamontes
661 E. Franklin Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219

21 February 2010

Dear Mr. Bracamontes
I am delighted to enclose a brochure about prices and transportations. This brochure has details about discounts that you want, also have all that you need to know for the BMW that you want, to be sure you find the best possible prices on your France travel arrangements that we have with some of leading travel prices engines.

About the places you will know, villages, castles and more for every region...see them all in Places to visit in France or start exploring using our map of France. From the most beautiful villages and castles to the scenic highlights; from Calais to Corsica, from Provence to the Dordogne...and for even more inspiration look at some holiday ideas and suggestions.

You also wanted to know about the accommodation so you can stay in Gites that really are very comfortable, also Discover France in a self catering holiday rental...or choose from camping holidays, city breaks, holiday villages, villas...literally thousands and thousands of holidays to choose from: see French gites or holidays in France to start planning your visit.

If you have any specific questions, please call our offices on 567367686557
We look forward to welcoming you on a Europe soon.

Yours sincerely

ALVIN ROME
Manager

enquiry

661 E. Franklin Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219

Europe Tours
74/1 Newbern Avenue
Medford
Massachusetts 02155
14 February 2010

I am writing to enquire about my trip to Europe, in specific to France, I have many questions because, It´s the first time that I do this. So please when you write the answer letter I want details.
I am very interesting in knowing all the places where I could have fun. Also I want to know restaurants where I could eat typical dishes about France.
I would be grateful if you send me a brochure about prices and the type of transportations, I want to know if I could have a BMW in my holiday, I would be grateful if you could send me that.
Also, I have doubts about the type of accommodation, please send me the name of the hotel and the starts that it has, and finally I want to know about any discounts that may be available.
Thank you in advance. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully
Jafet Bracamontes Olvera

Saturday, February 13, 2010

By norman rockwell











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Fact check: Haiti by the numbersBy Emma Lacey-Bordeaux and Ninette Sosa, CNN
February 12, 2010 7:00 p.m. EST
Friday marks the passage of one month since a magnitude-7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti. As thousands of Haitians gathered in the center of Port-au-Prince to remember what was lost that day, Ann Veneman, executive director of UNICEF, spoke to CNN's "American Morning" about the situation.

"We don't know how many actually were orphaned by the earthquake. There are so many children in Haiti without parental supervision who need to be cared for, who need to be fed, clothed and so forth and protected," she said.

Tracking down the actual numbers in Haiti can be tough given the circumstances.

Fact check: One month after the earthquake, what numbers are available to tell the story of devastation and recovery?

• Human toll: The Haitian government says the quake claimed the lives of more than 212,000 people and injured more than 300,000. The U.S. Agency for International Development estimates that 3 million people were affected by the quake and 700,000 in Port-au-Prince were displaced.

• Aid agencies: The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that more than 400 agencies were registered with the Haitian government to do work in Haiti before the quake. Because some of the non-governmental organizations are small and work in remote, rural areas, their presence may not even be known to the Haitian government.

• Aid given: According to the U.N. humanitarian affairs office, more than 2.3 million people have received food aid from the World Food Programme and their partners, and more than 10,300 mosquito nets, 23,000 family tents, 26,500 kitchen sets and 79,500 blankets have been distributed.

• Sanitation: The World Health Organization estimated this week that less than 5 percent of the need for latrines has been meet. However, there has not been an increase in reported infectious diseases. More than 900,000 people have access to safe drinking water, but that still falls short of the goal of providing water to 1.1 million.

• Children: About 5,000 schools were destroyed or damaged in the quake. According to the U.N. humanitarian affairs office, the Haitian government aims to have all schools open again before the end of March.

Kathleen Strottman, executive director of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, estimates that there were more than 900 orphans in the process of being adopted into American homes when the quake struck.

Bottom line: One month after the most devastating earthquake in Haiti's history, the available numbers show a nation with great needs. However, the numbers also show that aid is reaching a large percentage of the people.