Assignment 1 writing about your company and you

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k, g, t, mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4-6

key tasks and duties  🚗🔧

1. Our company  inspects vehicles to identify mechanical and electrical issues.
2. I sometimes use diagnostic tools to determine the cause of a problem.
3. I love to detect and repair engine malfunctions, because...
4. My colleague does the regular oil and filter changes that help maintain engine performance.
   
5. We often check and repair brake systems for safety reasons.
   

The goal:

• I can write a fluent email about the company I work(ed) for in English. This email explains my tasks and responsibilities. I can also explain my future plan.
  How:
  
• We will talk about your work (photo?)
• We will check common terms for my duties and tasks
  
• We will practice some linking words for fluency (quiz)

 🚗🔧

1. We replace tires and ensure proper alignment of the vehicle.
2. We regularly test and replace car batteries for essential reliability.
3. I don't like fixing electrical issues, such as faulty wiring.
4. Clutch replacement is only necessary when shifting problems occur.
5. Nowadays we repair or replace exhaust systems to reduce emissions.
6. My colleague often checks and maintains the cooling system to prevent overheating.
7. APK is a vehicle inspections that ensures roadworthiness.

Signaalwoorden

Why are linking words important?

• Zorgt voor samenhang en flow
• They guide you (the reader) through the text. They show if the next idea contrasts, adds to, supports, or summarizes the idea before.
• Maakt het overtuigend
• They assist in presenting in a persuasive manner.

Why are linking words so important?
These words guide and connect for: 

• reasons
• contrasting 
• adding to
  
• ordering 
• summarizes

• Bijvoorbeeld:
• because, that is why
• however, but, 
• also, moreover
• first, afterwards, finally 
• in conclusion, so

Signaalwoorden

Zorg dat je:

A) signaalwoorden herkent

B) Weet welk verband ze aangeven

C) Hoe je ze in een zin gebruikt

D) Leer ze!

Signaalwoorden

Which 'linking word' gives a reason?
(reden)

1. until
2. because
3. before
4. but

Which linking word means "echter"?

1. Therefore
2. Because
3. However
4. Moreover

Welke van deze is GEEN linking word van tegenstelling?

1. even so,
2. however,
3. consequently
4. despite

What linking word shows a cause?
(oorzaak)

1. Despite
2. So
3. However
4. Due to

What linking words shows an effect?

1. So
2. Because
3. Within
4. Also

Email assignment (1)

Write an email to an international friend (a former study mate) who is passionate about cars. Use approximately 150 words or more. 
Your email needs to include the following 4 points:

1: Greeting: Salute your friend and ask how he/she is doing.

2: Company Overview: Briefly introduce what the company does.

3: Describe your job: responsibilities, and what aspects you (dis)like.

4: Future Plans: Mention your future career plans and ask about your friend’s plans.

(Try to use linking words such as firstly, in addition, however, as a result, therefore, in the future, etc. to make your writing more cohesive.)

Send it to: [e-mail]                            Deadline: 31 March 2025 

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