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    Actividad # 6 Evidencia # 5 Reading Workshop International Transport

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    ACTIVIDAD DE APRENDIZAJE # 6

    EVIDENCIA # 5

    Reading workshop: International transport

    INTEGRANTE:
    HERNAN DARIO VARGAS CORDOBA

    PROGRAMA:
    Gestión Logística

    DICIEMBRE DEL 2021


    Actividad de aprendizaje 6

    Evidencia 5: Reading workshop: International transport

    Durante la vida académica, es muy común enfrentarse a todo tipo de textos en los
    que usualmente se presenta información de carácter técnico relacionada con el
    área de estudio en la que nos desempeñamos. Gran parte de este compilado de
    información se encuentra escrito en lengua inglesa por ser esta una de las más
    utilizadas en las comunidades científicas y académicas a nivel internacional.

    Por lo anterior, es importante que desarrolle habilidades de comprensión de


    lectura que le permitan relacionarse con textos académicos y técnicos escritos en
    la lengua extranjera con facilidad. Tenga en cuenta que la lectura de estos textos
    no se limita al solo reconocimiento de palabras, sino que debe ejercitar habilidades
    más complejas que le permitan, por ejemplo, extraer ideas principales y
    secundarias, hacer inferencias, encontrar argumentos y opiniones, así como
    identificar vocabulario e información específica.

    Con el propósito de ayudarle a desarrollar estas habilidades, se ha propuesto la


    presente evidencia de aprendizaje la cual consiste en realizar la lectura de un
    texto sobre métodos de transporte internacional y desarrollar los ejercicios de
    comprensión de información que se proponen en el taller de lectura denominado
    Reading workshop: international transport.

    Para realizar esta evidencia, debe:

    • Leer el texto Methods of international transport que se encuentra disponible en


    el material complementario.
    • Una vez realizada la lectura, desarrolle el taller Reading workshop: international
    transport.
    • Complete los ejercicios propuestos en el taller y guarde el documento
    correspondiente en formato .pdf o .doc.
    • Envíe el taller totalmente diligenciado a su instructor por medio de la plataforma
    de aprendizaje, en la evidencia relacionada.
    Nota: para el desarrollo de esta evidencia se deben tener en cuenta el material de
    formación “Means of transportation” y los materiales complementarios
    pertenecientes a esta actividad de aprendizaje.

    Reading workshop: International transport

    Read the article Methods of international transport taken from the website
    Exportiamo.it and complete the following reading comprehension tasks:

    1. Identifying key information

    Based on the information presented in the article, answer the following questions:
    1. What’s the articles’ main idea?

    a. There are many ways to transport goods.


    b. Transport is very important in international trade.
    c. There are several factors companies need to consider when deciding on
    what type of transport to use
    d. Depending on the mode of transport, companies can be more efficient and
    save money.

    2. According to the article, what are some of the factors a company needs to take
    into account when choosing the method of transport to deliver their goods?

    a. Business type and expertise


    b. Sending cost and type of goods
    c. Type and value of goods, sending cost, destination, and risk of
    transportation
    d. Weather conditions and customers’ requirements

    3. What mode of transport allows companies to transport large quantities at a low


    cost?

    a. Rail transport
    b. Air transport
    c. Road transport
    d. Sea transport

    4. What method of transport is more flexible in terms of routes and timetables?

    a. Rail transport
    b. Air transport
    c. Road transport
    d. Sea transport

    5. What methods of transport require companies to spend more money on further


    transportation costs to take goods to their final destination?

    a. Rail transport and sea transport


    b. Air transport and road transport
    c. Road transport
    d. Sea transport, air transport and rail transport

    6. When is it necessary to complete a dangerous goods declaration?

    a. When the goods are being transported to countries located in Europe, North
    Africa or the Middle East.
    b. When the goods are being transported by rail.
    c. When the goods that are being transported have a UN dangerous goods
    code.
    d. When the goods are being transported with no insurance.

    2. Finding similar words

    The following wordlist contains words from the article on methods of international
    transport. For each word find a word with the same or similar meaning (synonym).

    Word Synonym
    Trade Commercial
    Ensure Safe
    Efficient Request
    Requirement demand, essential
    Quick fast
    Risk Dangerous
    Send dispatch
    Customer Consumers
    Suitable Adequate
    Delay Slow
    Deliver Slow
    Currency Money
    Insurance Safe

    3. Find the missing words

    Choose the option that better completes the following passage:

    When transporting freight internationally, it’s important to choose the


    appropriate mode of transportation to ensure your products arrive on time
    and at the right cost. Your decision to ship by land, sea, or air depends on a
    careful evaluation of business needs and a comparison of the benefits each
    method affords. Picking the best possible mode of transportation is Critical
    to export success.

    a. Selling / irrelevant / ensure / decision / costs / comparison / noncritical


    b. Transporting / important / ensure / decision / needs / comparison /critical
    c. Transporting / irrelevant / support / comparison / needs / assessment
    /critical
    d. Selling / relevant / ensure / decision / needs / comparison / critical

    4. Summarizing ideas visually

    Based on the article, make a concept map or mind map with information related to
    modes of transport. Remember to complete the diagram by writing on it only main
    ideas and key information from the reading passage that deals with methods of
    international transport.
    You can use the following graphic organizer model or the one you feel more
    comfortable with. Try using the resources available on the following websites:

    Online resources for making mind maps

    https://www.mindmeister.com/es

    https://bubbl.us/
    INTERNATIONAL
    TRANSPORT

    MODE
    MODE MODE
    INTERNATIONAL MODE
    INTERNATIO INTERNATIONAL
    MARITIME ROAD
    NAL AIR RAILWAY
    TRANSPORTATIO TRANSPORT
    TRANSPORT TRANSPORTATIO
    N

    Large mass
    High TRACTOR, Flexibility in the
    BOAT AIRPLANE TRAIN movement of TRUCK
    movement transportation
    Large goods.
    speed. Speed in
    capability Low unit cost
    Low unit cost delivering High
    of mass of movement.
    of movement. frequency of
    movemen Long haul
    delivering
    t. movements.
    service
    Equipment
    diversity
    . Matching headings

    Headings are short sentences that summarize the information in a paragraph. You
    have to pick the one that best summarizes the information in the following
    paragraphs. Match each paragraph in the reading text to one heading. Be careful,
    there are always more headings than paragraphs.

    Headings
     Legal requirements needed to carry goods by road
     Rail transport uses
     Means of transportation
     Factors that influence company’s decision on which type of transport to use
     Rail transport benefits
     Difficulties of transporting goods by rail
     International transportation of goods by road

    Paragraph 1: Means of transportation

    Road, sea, rail and air are four ways of import and export. As a first step the
    company has to consider all part of their project, firstly, it is important what has to
    be distributed including size, weight and which type of goods. For example, for the
    transportation of foods or fruits, speed is important and it’s important to choose the
    shortest and quickest way. Sending cost is another element very important and
    depends on the agency. Destination, countries’ law, value of goods, risk of
    transport are other elements to be considered and depend on company, country of
    destination and customers’ requirements. So who wants to deal with international
    transportation has to balance quality, cost, time and conditions.
    Paragraph 2: Difficulties of transporting goods by rail

    Risks for rail transport:

     routes and timetables available can be inflexible, especially in remote regions


     can be more expensive than road transport
     mechanical failure or industrial action can disrupt services
     further transportation may be needed from a rail depot to the final destination,
    increasing costs and affecting delivery schedules

    Paragraph 3: International transportation

    The international transport of dangerous goods by road is subject to international


    legislation, in particular the European Agreement on the International Carriage of
    Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods
    must hold an ADR training certificate in handling dangerous goods. All commercial
    vehicles that carry dangerous goods must pass the ADR test, and some of them
    need to be built with special standards.

    Paragraph 4: Rail transport benefits

    Rail transport is a cost-effective and efficient way to move goods. It offers the
    following advantages: fast rail network throughout Europe. It is environmentally
    friendly compared with other transport systems.
    6. Making comparisons

    Based on the article on methods of international transport complete the following


    comparison chart by listing the advantages and disadvantages of each mode of
    transportation.
    Air transport See transport Road transport Rail transport

    -Time -single -Speed -Medium high load


    - speed Documentation -Economic capacity, fast
    - Security -greater volume and -flexibility -allows the loading
    Advantages weight of large volume of
    -More economical merchandise in
    comparison with
    the aero
    - Cost - speed -Restrictions -The route of the
    - Capacity -Time -reduced capacity tracks in the
    - Climatology for the transfer of international
    Disadvantages merchandise environment is
    limited

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