TOEFL Test your knowledge

For this assignment I had to practice test for the TOEFL that consisted in a listening test, a structure test, a vocabulary test and a reading test.

I liked practice this test because I need learn much more the language in all forms.

For me not was easy, but I consider that most important is learn from our mistakes.

All test I liked, but the vocabulary test was my favorite because at ten seconds I have answer the questions and that caused me to have to think faster.

Vocabulary test

Here is the links for you practice the test :D Is very funny, I recommend it. 

Reading test http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_reading.htm

Listening test  http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_listening.htm

Structure test   http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_structure_1.htm

Vocabulary test http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_vocabulary.htm

Sentencetense

TWITTER

Is an online social networking service and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, known as "tweets" It was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July. The service rapidly gained worldwide popularity, with over 300 million users as of 2011, generating over 300 million tweets and handling over 1.6 billion search queries per day. It has been described as "the SMS of the Internet."

Twitter Inc. is based in San Francisco, with additional servers and offices in New York City.

CREATION

Twitter's origins lie in a "daylong brainstorming session" held by board members of the podcasting company Odeo. Dorsey introduced the idea of an individual using an SMS service to communicate with a small group. The original project code name for the service was twitter, an idea that Williams later ascribed to Noah Glass, inspired by Flicker and the five-character length of American SMS short codes. The developers initially considered "10958" as a short code, but later changed it to "40404" for "ease of use and memorability." Work on the project started on March 21, 2006, when Dorsey published the first Twitter message at 9:50 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST): "just setting up my twitter".

1) Is an online social networking service.

Is: verb to be

An: indefinite article

Social / online: adjetive

Networking/ service: noun

Sentence tense: Present

2) It was created in March

It: pronoun

Created: verb

In: preposition

March:noun

Sentence tense: Past

3) Generating over 300 million tweets

Generating: verb

Over: adverb

Million/ tweets: noun

And: conjunction

Sentence tense: Present continuous

JOBSgraphicdesign
 

For this assignment I had to look for two online jobs, specifically in the area of my career. I looked for an entry level job as a graphic designer. I tried to find the jobs according to my qualifications and skills. They can help me developing my working experience

First company

Company: Nielsen

geographical area: New York, Ny 10001

Nielsen is the world’s leading marketing and media information company.​ We’re passionate about measuring and analyzing how people interact with digital and traditional media, and in-store environments-locally and globally.​ Businesses worldwide use our services to better manage their brands, launch and grow product portfolios, and optimize their media mix.​

Nielsen knows.​.​.​great minds don’t think alike!
Diversity is key to our success in providing clients with information they need to succeed.​ We encourage creativity, fresh thinking and a blend of diverse perspectives.​ We are constantly striving to improve our clients’ understanding of their consumers in everything they do - from buying detergent to buying a car, from going to the movies to surfing the web.​ The Nielsen Company is a public company and active in more than 100 countries, with headquarters in New York.​
EOE/​AA/​M/​F/​D/​V

REQUIRED:

• At least three years experience as graphic designer; editorial design experience with a print magazine publication (as opposed to Web design experience) is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator on a Mac platform
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative with a solid portfolio, detail oriented, and well organized
 • Strong sense of design, layout, typography, and branding
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of architecture and interior design.​Or at least a strong interest in the subject-matter

second company

Company: eChalk Inc

Geographical area: New York, Ny 10038

eChalk is looking for a temporary part-time Graphic or Web Designer to join their creative team.​ S/​he will be responsible for the development and design of web-based graphics such as animated Flash banners, maintenance of eChalk's corporate website, production of print-on-demand marketing materials, and fulfilling day-to-day creative services needs.​ S/​he will report to the Creative Director and will work closely with members of the Marketing, Sales and Client Services teams.​

RESPONSIBILITIES

·    Design and development of web graphics such as banners (animated and static), slideshows and multimedia.​

·    Fluid knowledge of graphic design principals with regards to layout and typography.​

·    Ability to follow a well-established corporate style guide.​

·    Operates effectively as an individual for quick turnaround of enhancements and fixes.​

·    Responsible for meeting expectations and deliverables on time and in high quality.​

·    Effectively develops in a clean, well-structured, easily maintainable format.​

·    Utilizes storyboarding and graphic pre-designs where appropriate.​

·    Manage additional freelance and contract resources.​

·    Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business environments.​

REQUIREMENTS

·    Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

·    Minimum 3 years of web and/​or graphic design experience

·    Mac/​PC Proficient

·    Multimedia creation with Flash required

·    Practical experience in development of HTML, JavaScript, CSS

·    Understanding of and experience working with dynamic animation tweens in

     JavaScript or Flash

·    Ability to optimize graphics for efficient load-times

·    Expert knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite 4 or later, including InDesign, Illustrator and               Photoshop

·    Understanding of video compression and editing a plus

·    Strong portfolio showing a balance of design and development

·    Practical experience working with print and/​or 3rd-party vendors

·    Excellent problem solving and communications skills

·    Self-motivated, ability to work independently yet always a team player

·    Ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities

·    Understanding of Windows-based software (MS Office)

GraphicDESIGNERweb

For this assignment I had to search a graphic designer that inspire me, so I searched the internet and found to a graphic designer with a great portfolio. In the future I want to have a great portfolio as him.

So, here is the link for you look his works:

 http://www.jgdesigner.com/web.html