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Un día típico Complete the paragraph with the correct present tense conjugation of the verb in parenthesis.  Yo [BLANK-1] (tener) cinco clases este semestre. Por eso, yo [BLANK-2] (estar) muy ocupada. En la mañana, mi compañera de cuarto (roommate) y yo [BLANK-3] (caminar) a nuestra primera clase en el campus de la universidad. La profesora [BLANK-4] (hablar) mucho en esta clase y los estudiantes participan poco. Algunos (Some) estudiantes [BLANK-5] (escuchar) a la profesora, pero otros estudiantes [BLANK-6] (pasar) tiempo en las redes sociales durante la clase. La clase es difícil para mí porque a mí no me [BLANK-7] (gustar) leer. Después de las clases, yo [BLANK-8] (trabajar) por cinco horas en un restaurante. Por la noche, mi compañera de cuarto y yo [BLANK-9] (conversar) con amigos o [BLANK-10] (mirar) videos o televisión por una hora. A nosotras también nos gusta jugar videojuegos, pero no hay tiempo porque nosotras [BLANK-11] (estudiar) por dos horas todas las noches. Después de estudiar, nosotras [BLANK-12] (estar) muy cansadas (tired). ¡Necesitamos descansar!

La música latina es muy popular en la comunidad puertorriqueña.

¡Escuchen! Listen to Daniel’s description of himself. Then answer questions 3 – 6. Audio 3 exam 1 1411.mp3 ¿Cuántos años tiene Daniel tiene?

¿De qué color tiene Daniel los ojos?

¿Cómo es la personalidad de Daniel?

Attorney Aaron Aronsky is a solo practitioner in Los Angeles who primarily handles family law matters. Aaron represents Carlos Martinez in a divorce. Carlos is emotional and tells Aaron in confidence that he has “hidden $80,000 in cryptocurrency wallets” during the marriage and does not want his spouse to find out. Aaron later mentions to a close friend (who is not involved in the case) that “some clients are definitely hiding assets in crypto these days—it’s a growing problem in divorce cases.” Aaron bills Carlos $500/hour. In one month, he: Bills 8 hours for “document review,” but actually spent 4 hours reviewing documents and 4 hours on personal errands. Charges Carlos for “legal research,” but delegates most of the work to an unlicensed paralegal at no reduced rate. Sends vague invoices such as “work on case – 10 hours” without detail. Carlos questions the bill. Aaron responds: “This is standard billing practice in family law. All attorneys round their time.” — Aaron previously represented Carla Chen in a custody dispute two years ago. The representation involved confidential discussions about Carla’s mental health history and parenting concerns. Aaron is now asked to represent Carla’s ex-husband in a modification of custody. Aaron believes the prior case is “closed” and that he can be objective. Carla does not consent. Aaron also proposes to represent both spouses in a mediated settlement because he believes it will be “more efficient and cheaper for everyone,” and both parties initially seem open to it. What ethical violations, if any, has Attorney Aaron committed? Answer according to California and ABA, and note any difference if any. 

Short Answer As part of your exam there are 3 short answer questions worth 10 points each. Five short answer question options are presented below, and you should select (only) 3 to answer in completion.  Please read through each of the 5 short answer question options and pick the 3 you feel you can answer most completely. Keep in mind that you will only be graded on 3 of the questions and answering all 5 questions will not provide extra points. Even if you answer additional questions, only the first 3 will be graded.  Requirements: Selection: Pick (only) 3 of the 5 questions to answer. Length: 6–8 complete sentences per answer.  Depth: To receive full credit– address all parts of the question, include sociological concepts/definitions, and provide specific examples (referencing assignments or readings where applicable). Option 1:Using a social problem of your choice from Modules 1-4 (such as the gender pay gap, racial profiling, or wealth inequality), explain how a Conflict Theorist and a Structural Functionalist would disagree on the cause of that problem. In your answer, you must specifically address which group benefits from the problem according to the Conflict perspective, and what “purpose” or “equilibrium” the Functionalist might argue the situation provides for society. Option 2: In our study of Module 2: Inequality: Poverty, Work and the Economy, we examined the “Working Divide.” Use the Structural Functionalist perspective to argue why a certain level of economic inequality might be considered “functional” for a society (e.g., motivating talent). Then, counter that argument by applying one specific concept from the Module 2: Assignment – The Working Divide that illustrates how this inequality actually causes a social dysfunction for the community. Option 3: Reflecting on your Module 4: Assignment – Media Analysis, identify one specific media artifact (a commercial, show, or advertisement) you analyzed. Explain how this artifact reinforces hegemonic masculinity or femininity. How does this specific portrayal contribute to a broader social problem regarding gender roles, and what is one real-world consequence for individuals who do not conform to that portrayal? Option 4: Based on the Module 3: Inequality: Race and Ethnicity materials, explain what it means to say that race is a “social construct” rather than a biological reality. Provide a specific example of how racial categories have changed over time or vary between different cultures to prove this point. How does this “construction” of race lead to the social problem of Systemic Discrimination in modern institutions like housing or education? Option 5: Choose a social problem from Module 1: Understanding Social Problems (such as poverty or unemployment). Using Symbolic Interactionism, explain how the “labels” we attach to people experiencing these problems influence their self-identity. If society labels someone as “lazy” or “unproductive” due to their economic status, how does that label contribute to a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?

Bonus Point Question: This question is worth up to 4 additional points that will be added to the raw score of your exam. In order to recieve full credit, use complete sentences and grammar. Question: The sharing of electrons between atoms produces what type of chemical bond? Why are water molecules attracted to polar substances but not non-polar substances?

Bonus Point Question: This question is worth up to 2 additional points that will be added to the raw score of your exam. In order to recieve full credit, use complete sentences and grammar.  Question: Base on chapter 1, it explains how in Biology we classify organisms. What are the 3 domains in taxonomic clasification?