Score:

Questions:

1. What did one speaker say that was not understood by the person he/she was
speaking with?
Between Jacque and Jessica, there was not a word or statement that was not
understood by either of them. However, as to Derek, he did not understand the whole
conversation between Jacque and Jessica as it was in French. Even the non-verbal
communication was misunderstood.

2. What was the other speaker’s understanding of what was said?

Derek thought that Jacque was perhaps up to something to Jessica.

3. What do you think were the causes of the miscommunication?

The whole miscommunication was due to Jacque speaking in French and Jessica
speaking in French as well which led to Derek concluding that Jacque is up to
something to his girlfriend.

4. How was the miscommunication resolved?

The miscommunication was initially resolved when Jacque gave Derek a cheek to
cheek, a gesture common to French in greeting people.

5. What should have been done by each speaker to prevent the miscommunication?
Derek could have politely asked Jessica to translate for him their conversation.
Although, Jessica introduced both males to each other, however, the flowers, the
language, and the non-verbal communication by both Jacque and Jessica had all
made Derek confused.
Task 3.3.1. Score:

BBC CNN International

(British English) (America English)

Colourless - color less Realizing - realising

Vapours- vapors Organization - organisation

Mum- Mom Harbor - harbour

Pub- club Inquire - enquire

Organised- organized Standardization - standardisation

Nappy- diaper Transportation - transport

Cabby- taxi Television - telly

Task 3.2.1
Score:

_F_1. Although, one may be a proficient speaker of a language, it is not always easy
communicating across culture.

__F_2. Our emotions would matter whenever we communicate with others.

__T_3.
__F_4. Different cultures has different way of thinking about time.
__T_5.
Task 3.3.3

Legalese Textese Other type (Academese)

Stare decisis WUD (what you doing?) Academicize

Bona fide G (go! Affirmative) Belongingness

In pari delicto GG ( good game) Congratulating

Intestate WUT ( what you think?) Essentialized

Testate OMG (oh my gosh) Interdisciplinary

Task 3.3.4

Meaning Context of the situation Register ( Formal or

Informal)

1. An informal way of Asking someone to wait Informal

putting the other person
on hold.
or putting someone on
hold. It’s typically used
when someone is busy
and he/she meanwhile
is on the phone.

2. Polite way of putting Typically used when in Formal

someone on hold or the office and handling
asking someone to wait call.
for a moment.

3. Asking for forgiveness. The tone of the apology Formal

could be of a sincere
one. Typically used in a
formal manner of
expressing how sorry a
person is.

4. Asking for forgiveness. Typically used in daily Informal

conversation with
friends or family.

5. Not wanting to go a Typical line used with Informal

party. younger people when
declining an invitation.
Or could be from a
person who does not
like the host.

6. Wouldn't be able to Polite manner of Formal

attend a party. declining an invitation.
 7. Greetings. Used as a greeting Formal
when sending an email
or an official and formal
letter.

8. Greetings. Still a greeting but Informal

normally used when the
interaction is face to
face or that of an
informal message like
sms.

9. Greeting someone for an Sending an official Formal

accomplishment. recognition of an
accomplishment.

10. Greeting someone for an Typical cheering or Informal

accomplishment. congratulatory remarks
from friends or
acquaintances.

Anne Frank’s Diary

1.
Adjectives Adverb
Dismal Roughly
Depressing Today
Terrible very
Impossible many
Faraway there
Uncivilized
Quickest

The words listed above reveals the emotional state of the author as being anxious.

2. The entry is well written. The transition of the events and the sequence of thoughts are
well laid off. There is a clear explanation as to what was happening, just like how its done in
an explanation essay.

3. As the author having personally witnessed the event, the tone of the diary entry appears
to be anxious and at the same time agitated by the mishap happening to the Jewish. It
different than in an explanation essay since at the end of the entry it has strongly showed
where the author stands, rather than being monotone and not taking side, just simply explain
the event.
Comprehension Question
1. What is a blog?
A blog is the modern day counterpart of a diary or journal. Instead of being written in
a diary book or journal it is encoded in a website.

2. How is a blog similar to a journal or diary entry?

A blog is similar to a journal or diary since its contents are typically the author's
personal experiences, emotions, and point of view.

3. How is a blog different from a journal or a diary entry?

A blog differs from a journal or a diary entry through the channel of which the entry is
encoded. Journal and diary entries are hand written in a notebook designed to be a
journal or a diary. Meanwhile, a blog's entry is encoded on a website, the entry is
called a blog post.

Task 4.2.1 Score:

1. What message is the blog communicating?

The blog’s content is about coding using Javascript for her computer game she’s working
into.

2. How does it communicate this message?

The message of the blog is presented according to date where the blogger has updates
regarding the game she is developing.

3. What do you think of the visual features of the blog, specifically, the images, layout,
colors, graphics, etc.?
The visual features of the blog look plain and basic. It lacks color activity in it. The layout is
bland and appears to be unenticing to readers.

4. Does the blogger provide adequate links to other websites?

The blogger does not provide adequate links that would be helpful to the content of her blog.

I am planning to include pictures of my

What images or graphics do you plan to
include in your blog?
farm, various photos of other farms, crops,
farmers, and the likes. I am also inclined
into attaching photos that will show my daily
life as a farm owner, a student, and a life
enthusiast.

What links to other websites do you plan to I am going to include links from various
include in your blog? related websites from my topics. Example to
this would be a link to the Department of
Agriculture and other articles that contains
 valuable information about farming, law
school, and motorbikes. I will also be
including the link of my social media
account.

How do you plan to lay out the blog? I am planning on making my blog as simple
What color scheme do you plan to use for as possible. I will be using color schemes in
the blog? green palette, gray, and mostly neutral
color.