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Filomena is a Panamanian student who is considering doing a semester abroad and studying at NOVA.    Write Filomena an email, 8-10 sentences in length, with the following information:  a. Use three Ud. commands, telling her what to do to be successful here.   b. Use the subjunctive in four sentences giving her advice, suggestions, recommendations, etc. to do well at NOVA.  Do not repeat trigger phrases or verbs in the subjunctive (or command form).  In other words, use 7 different verbs and four different trigger phrases.   (Vocabulary = 5 pts., Grammar = 5 pts., Creativity = 5 pts.) 

  Which of the following is the best example of central route persuasion?

  During which kind of situation might a person be most likely to yield to the effects of informational social influence?

The DNA of a_____ is wrapped around histone molecules to form a “beaded string.”

Lo que necesito Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses, either indicative or subjunctive.      1.  No hay nadie que [1] (tener) más problemas físicos que Dolores.   2. Preferimos ir a un restaurante que [2] (servir) comida rápida.   3. Necesito hablar con el estudiante que [3] (saber)  hablar francés.    4. Quiero casarme con un hombre que [4] (ser)  inteligente y aventurero.   5. Estoy buscando a la mujer que [5]  (practicar) karate.   6. ¿Sabes dónde está una tienda que [6] (vender) zapatos de tenis?   7. Luis no encuentra ninguna casa que [7] (querer) alquilar.   8. Deseo comprar un libro que [8] (explicar) el modo subjuntivo.   9.  Tengo ganas de llamar a mi amigo que [9] (vivir) en Barcelona.    10.  Busco un vuelo de Miami a Cuba  que no [10] (costar)  mucho.

“Read between the lines” to answer the following questions, using information from the article.  Respond in English.     1.  Why is it important to buy fruit when it is in season?  Use details to support your answer.    2.  Why is walking one way to help the environment?    

 You are a member of the Club Ecológico de NOVA (or your current institution), and are very concerned about the state of our campuses. Write an email to Dr. Kress, the college’s president (or the president of your institution), describing the environmental issues you feel are most problematic. Use the subjunctive 2 times each with emotion, doubt and adverbial conjunctions (e.g. tan pronto como, etc.), and use two certainty phrases to express what you know to be true.  Your email should be at least 10 sentences long with the appropriate greeting and closing.  Originality (5 pts) + Vocabulary (5 pts) + Grammar (5 pts) + Task Completion (5 points) 

Which of the following structures is NOT part of an operon?

  Many cultures have stories about a hero who goes on a quest, such as Hercules, King Arthur, and Gilgamesh. What would Carl Jung say this exemplified?

  During adolescence there is a tendency to see people engage in higher levels of risk-taking behavior. Emotional outbursts are also quite common. This is explained by the relative underdevelopment of the ________ lobe of the cerebral cortex.