En mi mochila hay…
a. dos libros, un cuaderno y un lápiz.
b. un reloj, unos bolígrafos y un diccionario.
c. una silla, una pantalla, una computadora.
a. dos libros, un cuaderno y un lápiz.
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For each italicized word, circle the letter of the correct definition. Glib means
a. word for word b. brief c. smooth talking
Choose the letter (A, B, or C) that is followed by a sentence that includes all the commas that should be used
a. My two boys who were born exactly one year apart, look like twins. b. My two boys, who were born exactly one year apart, look like twins. c. My two boys who were born exactly one year apart look like twins.
Vocabolario. Completa le frasi con le parole seguenti.
È la settimana della moda, e Alice e Serena vanno ad una _______________ di Prada. Non vedono l’ora di vedere le modelle e i nuovi stili per la prossima stagione!
Praise is not the same as flattery. When we flatter someone, we use excessive compliments that are insincere in order to ingratiate ourselves to that person. When we praise, our compliments are in line with the behavior or accomplishment. We express only admiration that we genuinely feel. For praise to achieve its goal and not be perceived merely as flattery, we need to focus the praise on the
specific action and make sure that the message is worded so that it is in keeping with the significance or value of the accomplishment or behavior. If a friend who tends to be forgetful remembers to return a pair of pliers he borrowed that same day, that is a behavior that should be praised so that it is reinforced. But saying, "You're so wonderful, you're on top of everything" reinforces nothing because it is an overly general statement that does not identify a particular behavior or accomplishment. Overly general statements can be perceived as flattery. Gushing "Oh, you remembered to return the pliers! I'm so grateful. That was just unbelievably thoughtful of you" is overkill that will be perceived as insincere. Simply saying something like "Thanks for returning the pliers today; I really appreciate it" would be appropriate. A response like this acknowledges the accomplishment by describing the specific behavior and the positive feeling of gratitude that the behavior has caused. The main idea of this passage is that a. flattery should be used frequently. b. praise should be used appropriately. c. flattery is much more sincere than praise. d. praise is useful in reinforcing behavior.