jueves, 12 de mayo de 2011

First Robot able to develop and show emotions is unveiled (5-5-2011)

Robot: a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.



Computer Scientist:a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.



Cues:a signal to an actor or other performer to enter or to begin their speech or performance.



Postures: a particular position of the body.



Gestures: a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.





Groceries:items of food sold in a grocer's shop or supermarket.


Elderly: old or ageing.


Skills: the ability to do something well.



Sensors:a device which detects or measures a physical property.




Gaze: look steadily and intently.




Neural Network Brain: a computer system modelled on the human brain and nervous system.



Exploring: investigate or discuss in detail.



Pre-Programmed: Prepare in advance a device to perform a function.




Emotions: a strong feeling, such as joy, anger, or sadness.





Interact: act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.




Behave:act or conduct oneself in a specified way.


lunes, 31 de enero de 2011

EDUCATION AND WORK (9/12/2010)



 

An applicant: a person who  applies for a job or a place on a course.

A candidate: a person who enters an exam.

Marks: theachers give these to students after assessing their work.They are ususally a percentage, or a grade like A, B or C.

An NGO: non governmental organizations.

A CV: a document wich gives personal imformation about a person to give to a prospective    employer.

Training: the kind of education wich is geared towards the world of work.

A degree: a course that you follow at university to optain a graduate qualification.

School leavers: the children who leave the school for many reason.

Public spending: the money that the government spend for the society.

Economic climate:Degree of risk associated with the investments on the markets of financial products.

Work experience: knowledge that has a person of his job.

 
Voluntary work: is a job that you do to help without receiving money.

Distance course: is a course that do you in the foreigne.

Job market: Market where there come together the demand and the offer of work

A-level grades: grades that you obtain in your last year in the high school.



Degree course: A course that is required as part of a learner's work to earn a college or university degree.


SKILLS AND PROFESSIONS (18/11/2010)


Teacher: important organization is seeking an energetic person to work full-time.We offer a very demanding position for someone willing to interact with children.Patience and a strong sense of resposibility are required. Well-paid.


Secretary: candidate must have excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.Must be proficient with Windows environment PC and Microsoft Office.Ability to speak spanish and french will be an added advantages.Competitive base salary with full benefits.


Civil-engineer: an efficient person required inmediately to manage aproject in designing and building structures for importan clients in the public and private sectors. Heavy construction experience with roads and bridges is required. Salary is not a constraint for the right candidates.


Shop-assistant: we are looking for people who shows willingness to work hard and who are anbitious to earn good money wrking in a great environment. Mission: providing a positive customer esperience. Proven selling skills. Casual dress code. Salary range depending on experience. Rapid promotion opportunities.


Professional photografy:looking for a passionate individual who can provide captivating portraits of reality. Creative freedom and own schedule. Must be able to travel regularly.


Hairdresser: we have an extensive on-the-job, paid training program. If you are a stylish person interested in advancing your career in the beauty industry.


Lawyer: an established firm is looking for a skilled professional to join our team on a full-time basic to give legal support to top corporations and banks. Financial background is a plus. Challenging assignments and competitive compensation.All applicants must have inmediate availability.

miércoles, 26 de enero de 2011

SPORT AND LEISURE (4/11/2010)


Athletics:an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition.


Track: Athletic events performed on a running track and the field associated with it.


Vest: vest may also be worn as an outer garment in sports wear, especially in athletics. 

Short: cloth that every athelic has to use to practise sport.


Running Shoes:is a generic name for the the the footwear primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise.


Motor Racing: races with motor bikes.


Circuit: plance where people practise motor racing and auto racing.

Crash Helmet: worn by people riding bicycles or motorcycles; protects the head in case of accidents


Swimming: sport, or technique of one that swims. 


Pool: An accumulation of standing liquid.


Swimming Costume (women): tight fitting garment worn for swimming.


Trunks (Men): are a type of men's swimwear style.


Boxing: activity, or sport of fighting with the fists, especially according to rules requiring the use of boxing gloves and limiting.


Ring: the place where people do boxing.

Gloves: cloth what boxers use to box.

Boots: shoes what use the boxers.


Ice hochkey: A game played on ice in which two opposing teams of skaters, using curved sticks, try to drive a puck into the opponent's.


Rink: An area surfaced with smooth ice for skating, hockey, or curling.




Stick: A long-handled stick with one curved end that is used in hockey.


Puck: a vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey


Skates: an ice skate worn for playing hockey; has a short blade and a strong boot to protect the feet and ankles.


Skiing: a sport in which participants must travel on skis.


Ski slopes: a snow-covered slope for skiing. incline, slope, side.


Skis: is a long, flat device worn on the feet designed to help the wearer slide smoothly over snow. 


Sticks: usually with a metal point and a disc to prevent it from sinking into the snow, 


Ski suit: cloth that is use for ski.


Ski boots: shoes use for ski.


Hiking: a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure.


Camping: It is an activity commonly near trees outdoors that implies happening one or more nights in a shop of campaign.


Rock climbing: the sport or pastime of scaling rock masses on mountain sides.


Jogging: sport that consist runnig.


Gym: athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training.


Aerobic: is an effective physical exercise which is often done to music.


Sports club: athletics club or sports association is an eclectic institution oriented to multiple sports.