Notes, abstracts, papers, exams and problems of Vocational training

1. In DNA structure, A always pairs with T. TRUE
2. In DNA structure, cytosine always pairs with adenine. FALSE
3. How many stop codons are there in the genetic code? 3
4. In the genetic code, how many start codons are there? 1
5. In the genetic code, how many naturally occurring amino acids are there? 20
6. Dominant genes are about three times more common than recessive genes. FALSE
7. In this class, Peigler's policy on handheld devices is that they should be turned off and kept out of easy reach. TRUE
8. The traits we studied in the ear of corn were: seed color and plumpness
9. If you cross a white mouse and a black mouse and get gray mice, this is an example of: incomplete dominance
10. Which of the following genotypes is called homozygous dominant? BB
11. Gregor Mendel was a monk

UNIT 1

1. What are the two perspectives of marketing?

Philosophy and Technique.

2. Who first mentioned the concept of marketing-mix?

Neil Borden.

3. What is the current concept of marketing?

The current concept arises from the customer's or user's needs which guide production.

4. Do all companies are marketing oriented?

No, companies can be Sales or Marketing oriented.

5. What is the difference between the four 'p' and the 'four c's?

From a customer's point of view, the 4 P's of marketing become the 4 C's.

6. What decisions include sales management?

• Strategic decision
• Selection training
• Motivation
• Supervision and compensation of sales team.

7. What is relationship marketing?

Relationship marketing is the establishing of long-term, stable relationship with a... Continue reading "Key Concepts of Marketing and Market Analysis" »

Body Parts

English / Español

MOUTH / BOCA

CALF / PANTORRILLA

WRIST / MUÑECA

HEEL / TALÓN

NECK / CUELLO

TONGUE / LENGUA

HIP / CADERA

CHEEK / MEJILLA

CHEST / PECHO

ELBOW / CODO

WAIST / CINTURA

NAVEL / OMBLIGO

Medical Conditions

English / Español

COUGH / TOS

HEADACHE / DOLOR DE CABEZA

STRIP / TIRITA

WOUND / HERIDA

SWOLLEN ANKLE / TOBILLO HINCHADO

RASH / ERUPCIÓN

SORE THROAT / GARGANTA IRRITADA

TOOTHACHE / DOLOR DE MUELAS

BACKACHE / DOLOR DE ESPALDA

Phrases

English / Español

THERE IS A WATER TRAY NEXT TO THE SAND TRAY / HAY UNA BANDEJA DE AGUA AL LADO DE LA BANDEJA DE ARENA

THERE ARE SOME TOYS ON THE TABLE / HAY ALGUNOS JUGUETES EN LA MESA

SHE IS GOING TO LOSE HER MIND / ELLA VA A PERDER LA CABEZA

QUITE SURPRISED / BASTANTE SORPRENDIDA

POINT OF VIEW / PUNTO DE VISTA

ACHIEVE... Continue reading "English-Spanish Vocabulary List: Body Parts, Emotions, Cooking Verbs & More" »

Analyzing Alex's Emotional Turmoil

Q2: The writer evokes an emotional response to the storm by using the past participle verb, 'tangled.' This verb carries connotations of entrapment and immobility caused by the storm. The reader witnesses Alex’s physical and emotional turmoil. The storm's impact on Alex highlights its power and dominance.

Alex's Internal Conflict

Q3: The text centers on Alex Cold, revealing him from two perspectives. Initially, he's alone, waking from a nightmare where his mother is taken by 'an enormous black bird.' Later, the focus shifts to Alex with his family at breakfast. His sharp response to his sister's comment, 'Momma's going to die,' connects the two scenes. The fear from the nightmare manifests in his breakfast... Continue reading "Analyzing Alex's Emotional Turmoil and Literary Techniques" »

Plot:

author's arrangement of the events that make up a story.

Conflict:

The driving force behind many plots; outside: main character being in conflict with external forces; within: character being forced to make a difficult choice, question his values and beliefs.

Suspense:

Character:

Literature allow us to multiply that number by giving us access to the private thoughts and lives of an endless assortment of fascinating and memorable people.

Defining characters:

• Their relationship to the plot
• The degree to which they are developed
• Their growth in the course of the story

The central character of the plot is called the protagonist.

The character against whom the protagonist struggles is called the antagonist. Could be something natural. Not a human... Continue reading "Understanding Characters in Literature: Types and Development" »

Proximity

Proximity is all about using visual spaces to show relationships in your content. We can group the items in blocks of text or elements in the graphic to take visual emphasis.

White Space

White space, also known as negative space, refers to the spaces between your content, between lines, and even the margins. White space defines and separates different sections.

Alignment

We can separate text boxes, images, etc. by imagining their content as a range inside of a grid. Centering the images to the text and using equal size margins can create a visually pleasing alignment.

Contrast

Contrast means that one item is different from another. We can create contrast using color, size, shape, or contrasting styles of text. Hierarchy, a visual technique... Continue reading "Using Proximity, White Space, Alignment, Contrast, and Repetition in Design" »

Spanish for Travel and Business

Common Travel Phrases

Me voy a Los Ángeles el lunes = I'm going to Los Angeles on Monday.

¿Vas a París por negocios? = Are you going to Paris on business?

Vuelvo a Londres en tren = I'm coming back to London by train.

Llego a Madrid justo después de medianoche = I'm arriving in Madrid just after midnight.

Business Interactions

¿Cuándo te reúnes con los trabajadores? = When are you meeting with the workers?

El nuevo ayudante llega a la oficina el martes y se queda dos semanas = The new assistant is arriving at the office on Tuesday and is staying for two weeks.

Llegaremos a Londres a mediados de mes = We are arriving in London in the middle of the month.

Él viajó a Londres el 22 de marzo = He traveled to London... Continue reading "Spanish Phrases for Travel and Business" »

Bullying: A Growing Concern

I think that bullying is an important problem in our country and society. Furthermore, bullying is dangerous for children and young people because their feelings at those ages are very sensitive. When children feel threatened, they don't know what to do and they can commit suicide or simply avoid society. Many children don't tell their parents when they are being bullied by other children in their school because they are frightened. Although, I'd like these children to be less afraid over time. Last month, I watched on TV an incident in a school in Spain. One boy killed a classmate because he thought that the boy was saying private things. In my opinion, adults should be careful with the bullying their children face.... Continue reading "Addressing Social and Environmental Issues" »

31. The ____ Amendment made slavery unconstitutional and illegal.

-13^th amendment        

32. The _____ Amendment stated that states could not take away the rights of citizens without due process of the law.

-14^th amendment

33. The ____ Amendment allowed all men to vote regardless of race.

-15^th amendment

34. Name several things on which the North and South disagreed after the Civil War

35. What was “the bloodiest battle” of the Civil War?

-Maryland’s battle of Antietam

36. In what battle did the most soldiers die?   

-Battle of Gettysburg

37. Which was the last state to join the Confederacy?

-north carolina

38. What did Civil War soldiers use as early versions of dog tags?

-pinning of their names on their uniforms

39.The prosperity of the... Continue reading "Law 19983 on" »