| LEARNING EXPERIENCE 7 | English: Level Pre A1 Inventions and Technology

in our Lives!

La innovación a través de inventos y/o el uso de la tecnología busca una solución creativa a
problemas que se presentan a lo largo de nuestra vida. Existen iniciativas en el Perú que
buscan dar solución a problemas a través de inventos muy creativos. ¿Puedes identificar
inventos que contribuyen al desarrollo de actividades en nuestra vida diaria? ¿Tienes algún
invento favorito?, ¿Podrías extraer información específica sobre algún invento al leer un
texto escrito en inglés que lo describe?

LET’S SELF ASSESS!

Expresa cuánto sabes hacer en inglés marcando con una “X” donde creas conveniente. Aquí no
hay respuestas correctas. Responde con honestidad las preguntas.
Sí
Sí, pero
puedo
Al leer un texto en inglés No necesito Sí
y muy
ayuda
bien.

¿Identifico objetos tecnol ó gicos o inventos así como las

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actividades que puedo realizar haciendo uso de los mismo?

¿Deduzco el significado de las palabras y frases

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apoyándome del texto?

¿Opino sobre los objetos tecnol ó gicos o inventos que se

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describen en un texto en inglés?

THE CHALLENGE

“Discovery Teens” quiere publicar en su página web inventos favoritos que las personas tienen y usan en sus
vidas diarias. Para ahorrar espacio en la página web, las fichas informativas deben considerar información clave
sobre los inventos y sobre las personas que los describen. Tu reto: Lee dos textos sobre personas que describen
sus inventos favoritos y completa las fichas informativas, que serán publicadas en la página web “Discovery
Teens”. Desarrolla las actividades 1, 2, y 3. Te ayudarán a enfrentar tu reto!
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Activity 1: My favourite piece of technology

Piece of technology:
LET’S OBSERVE!
an object created by
Decide if each picture is an example of technology.
a person that makes
Check ( ) the correct box. your life easier.

PIECES OF TECHNOLOGY

Example:
Yes No

a girl

1. a solar panel

2. a sewing machine

3 . plants and flowers.

4 . a laptop

5. headphones.

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LET’S LISTEN AND READ!

Listen to and read the article.

Technology All
Around Me
Look around you. Look around your house, your neighbourhood, and your community. Can
you see technology all around you? Generally, we think that technology is sophisticated and
that it is not present in our lives. But technology is everything that helps us solve problems
every day and makes our lives easier. Maya and Victor will talk about their favourite pieces of
technology.

Hi! I’m Maya Penn. I’m from The U.S. My favourite

piece of technology is my sewing machine. I like my
sewing machine because I can make clothing with
it. I love drawing and designing clothes, eco-
friendly clothes, of course. Also, my other favourite
piece of technology is my laptop. I like my laptop
because I can draw and create animation on my
computer. It is really fantastic. I think technology is
all around us.

Hello! I’m Victor Barraza. I’m Peruvian. My favourite

piece of technology is my bicycle because I can go to
different places with it. I am the inventor of eco-
friendly bicycles. They are made of bamboo. I love
riding my eco-friendly bike every day. Another of my
favourite piece of technology is my smartphone. I
live in Lima, but my parents live in Tingo María. I like
my smartphone because I can speak and make
videocalls with my parents and friends. Technology is
really great.

What about you? What are your favourite piece of technology?

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LET’S UNDERSTAND!
UNDERSTAND-EXERCISE 1
Match the pictures with the correct person.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Maya’s favourite piece of technology Victor’s favourite piece of technology

2 . laptop

UNDERSTAND-EXERCISE 2

Choose the best answer.

Example:
What is technology?
a) Technology is sophisticated.
b) Technology makes our lives easier.
1. Where is Maya Penn from?
a) The US
b) Peru
2. Why does Maya like her sewing machine?
a) Because she can make drawings with it.
b) Because she can make clothing with it.
3. Why does Maya like her laptop?
a) Because she can create animations with it.
b) Because she can make clothing with it.
4. Where is Victor Barraza from?
a) The US
b) Peru
5. Why does Victor like his bicycle?
a) Because he can go to different places with it.
b) Because he can visit his parents.
6. Why does Victor like his smartphone?
a) Because he can make videocalls.
b) Because he can speak in English.
7. What’s your favourite piece of technology?
a) My favourite piece of technology is my _________________

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