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Lenguas 3 – Beginner III

Comunicación

Compendio de Actividades

Nombre del estudiante:


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Nombre del profesor:


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Grado:
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Grupo:
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ÍNDICE

Contenido
UNIT 1. Making friends................................................................................................................................................. 4
Actividad de Aprendizaje 1. Getting to know you .............................................................................................. 5
Actividad de Aprendizaje 2. Interests .................................................................................................................... 7
Contenido Unidad 1 .................................................................................................................................................. 8
UNIT 2. People’s customs............................................................................................................................................ 17
Actividad de Aprendizaje 3. Health....................................................................................................................... 18
FASE 1. Celebrations ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Contenido Unidad 2 ................................................................................................................................................ 22
UNIT 3. Growing up....................................................................................................................................................... 32
Actividad de Aprendizaje 4. Teenager’s world .................................................................................................. 33
Actividad de Aprendizaje 5. Around town .......................................................................................................... 36
FASE 2. I hope it is over I .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Contenido Unidad 3 ................................................................................................................................................ 39
SPELLING BEE WORDS .................................................................................................................................................. 53

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PRESENTACIÓN

Lenguas 3 (Beginner III) es una asignatura que favorece la adquisición y práctica de tu segundo idioma,
así como permite el desarrollo de tus competencias de acuerdo con el Modelo Educativo de Formación Integral
(MEFI).
El curso se enfoca a los aspectos de gramática y vocabulario que pueden ser utilizados en diversos
contextos de la vida diaria.
En la siguiente tabla podrás consultar las fechas aproximadas en las que deberás entregar las
actividades de aprendizaje. Se han agregado las columnas de “Calificación obtenida” y “Valor obtenido” para
que puedas llevar un control de tus calificaciones.
No olvides seguir las instrucciones de tu profesor(a) y entregar siempre el instrumento de evaluación de cada
actividad.

Programa: Lenguas 3 Tipo: B Nivel: 3


Primer avance (14 de septiembre 2023)
No. Nombre Fecha Valor Calificación
Actividad
1 ADA 1. Getting to know you 25 de agosto 10 %
2 ADA 2. Prueba de desempeño. Interests 6 de septiembre 10 %
Suma: 20 %
Segundo avance (20 de octubre 2023)
3 ADA 3. Health 27 de septiembre 15 %
4 Fase 1. Prueba de desempeño. Celebrations 11 de octubre 15 %
Suma: 30 %
Final (07 de diciembre 2023)
5 ADA 4. Teenager´s world 25 de octubre 15 %
6 ADA 5. Around town 15 de noviembre 20 %
7 Fase 2. Prueba de desempeño: I hope it is over I 29 de noviembre 15 %
Suma: 50 %
Total: 100

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UNIT 1. Making friends

Competencia de la Unidad 1
Comparte información sobre sus pasatiempos y responde a interrogantes sobre intereses.

Contenidos temáticos
Present simple
Verb forms after can, like, love, prepositions, etc.
Reponses with too, either.
Object pronouns.
Vocabulary: clothes, food, TV shows, weekend activities, hobbies.

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Actividad de Aprendizaje 1. Getting to know you

Valor: 10 puntos.
Resultado de aprendizaje: Comparte información oral y escrita de sus pasatiempos favoritos.
Descripción de la Secuencia de Actividad:
INICIO
1. Review present simple of verb BE and do the practice exercises.
2. Review present simple of other verbs and do the practice exercises.
DESARROLLO
3. Think about your life, family, lifestyle, and favorite activities.
4. Go to the platform and in the forum write at least 10 sentences, and comment on two of your classmates’
post.
5. Add a glossary, so your teacher can see the words you learned. Example: House – casa
6. Follow your teacher’s instructions.
CIERRE
7. Introduce yourself and one of your classmates.

NOTA IMPORTANTE:
• El uso del traductor queda estrictamente prohibido y en caso de detectar su uso tu ADA podría quedar
anulada sin derecho a corrección.
• Si en tu ADA utilizaste palabras nuevas o desconocidas, necesitarás agregar una tabla al final o atrás
de tu trabajo con su definición en inglés, significado en español.
Recursos y materiales
• Pictures and ppt en carpeta de recursos
• Present simple of BE:https://youtu.be/co6lmoOoZsU
• Present simple: https://youtu.be/K11fj6anZuM
Evidencia de aprendizaje:
• Participación en plataforma sobre su estilo de vida y comentarios a dos compañeros.
Instrumento de evaluación: Lista de cotejo
Referencias
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne &Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2. 2nd edition. USA: Cambridge.
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne & Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2 Teacher’s book. 2ndedition. USA:
Cambridge.

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Instrumento de evaluación ADA 1 Getting to know you - Lista de cotejo

Valor: 10 puntos
Resultado de aprendizaje: Comparte información oral y escrita de sus pasatiempos favoritos empleando el
presente simple
LISTA DE COTEJO
Nombre del alumno: Grado y grupo:
Contenido a evaluar:
- Present simple
- Vocabulary: Weekend/leisure activities, TV shows, Clothes, Food
Competencias genéricas:
• Usa las TIC en diversos contextos de manera pertinente y responsable.
• Aplica los conocimientos de acuerdo con el contexto y requerimientos de la situación, con pertinencia.
INDICADORES PUNTAJE SI NO OBSERVACIONES
Aplica las herramientas y recursos tecnológicos de manera 5 pts.
confiable y analizando válidamente la información que
investiga, misma que permite potencializar el conocimiento
sobre el idioma.
Aplica los conocimientos adquiridos en el manejo del 5 pts.
idioma inglés contextualizándolo en los entornos
académicos, sociales y profesionales.
Trabaja de manera eficaz, respetando los tiempos 10 pts.
establecidos y demostrando compromiso con el aprendizaje
del tema.
Competencias disciplinares:
• Utiliza las habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita en español, en lengua materna y en lengua
extranjera ante los diversos y cambiantes contextos (local e internacional) con pertinencia, coherencia y
creatividad.
• Utiliza la multiplicidad de escrituras, lenguajes y discursos en los que se producen las decisiones que
lo afectan en el ámbito escolar, laboral, familiar y político para convertir la información en
conocimientos aplicables a otros campos disciplinares.
INDICADORES PUNTAJE SI NO OBSERVACIONES
Se expresa de manera escrita, adecuada y pertinente en un 5 pts.
segundo idioma, aportando coherente y creativamente ideas
y posturas que comunica en diversos contextos.
Desarrolla diversos tipos de discurso, de acuerdo con el 5 pts.
contexto y a la finalidad comunicativa, haciendo adecuado
uso de las reglas ortográficas y lingüísticas del idioma
inglés.
Contenido
- Present simple
- Vocabulary: Weekend/leisure activities, TV shows, Clothes, Food
INDICADORES
Utiliza el presente simple para hablar de sí mismo. 15 pts.
Utiliza el presente simple para presentar a su compañero/a 15 pts.
Utiliza el vocabulario de ropa, comida, TV shows, y 15 pts.
actividades de esparcimiento para hablar de su vida
Comenta en dos publicaciones de compañeros. 15 pts.
Cuenta con glosario. 10 pts.
Comentarios de mejora: Resultado

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Actividad de Aprendizaje 2. Interests
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Valor: 10 puntos
Resultado de aprendizaje: Responde a interrogantes sobre actividades favoritas.
Descripción de la Secuencia de Actividad:
INICIO
1. Read about: verb forms, too, either and, object pronouns.
DESARROLLO
2. Review the topics seen so far.
3. Read the text “College News” to contextualize the information, to practice listening and reading
understanding. Page 16.
CIERRE
4. Quiz
Recursos y materiales
• Texto y audio de ejercicio de práctica.
Evidencia de aprendizaje:
• Prueba de desempeño
Instrumento de evaluación
• Clave de prueba.
Referencias
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne &Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2. 2nd edition. USA: Cambridge.
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne & Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2 Teacher’s book. 2ndedition. USA:
Cambridge.

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Contenido Unidad 1

PRESENT SIMPLE OF VERB BE

I. Complete the following sentences with am, am not, is, isn’t, are or aren’t.
1. She _____ Ana. Her full name ___ Ana Pascua. 6. Dora _____ here. Look! There she _____.
2. We _____ students. We study English. 7. I _____ at school right now.
3. They _____ kids. They _____ 20 years old. 8. I _____ at home now.
4. Isabel and Jesús _____ friends. 9. I _____ single.
5. My teachers _____ happy. 😊 10. I _____ 16 years old.

PRESENT SIMPLE OF OTHER VERBS

Use the present simple to talk about:


• Situations in present/facts.
o She works in a bank
• Unchanging state
o I love tacos.
• Habits
o Every day she goes to the gym

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II. Complete the following sentences with the
correct form of the present simple of the verbs in
brackets:
1. My brothers_______________ chess at
school. (play)
2. He _______________ to do homework. (not/ like)
3. _______________ she _______________ to play
guitar? (learn)
4. My friends and I_______________ anime. (to
watch)
5. _______________ your uncle _______________ any
hobbies? (have)
III. Unscramble the following sentences and write
the verbs in their correct form:
1. Not/sushi/Isabel/like __________________________________________________________
2. Watch/tv/Felipe: __________________________________________________________
3. Soda/parents/my/not/drink: __________________________________________________________
4. Dogs/his/bite/not: __________________________________________________________
5. Books/Olivia/a lot of/read: __________________________________________________________

TOO / EITHER

Use TOO/EITHER to agree or disagree with someone.

IV. Write too / according to the sentences given.


A: I love my pets. A: I am Mexican.
B: I ________________. B: I ________________.
A: I can’t play the flute. A: I don’t like onions.
B: I ________________. B: ________________.

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OBJECT PRONOUNS

V. Complete the sentences with the object pronouns:


1. I like Mrs. Roberts. What do you think of_________ ?
2. I listen to classical music a lot. Do you listen to __________ , too?
3. My wife does photography. Look, I’m in this next photo. That’s __________ on the right.
4. I love Lady Gaga! She’s a singer from the U.S. Do you know __________ ?
5. Bill and Jean are in your meditation class. Do you ever see __________ there?

VERB FORMS

VI. Circle the correct option(s):


1. Ana likes playing / top lay / play / played Genshin Impact.
2. Didier doesn’t prefer to watch / watch / watched / to watch soccer.
3. Adriana is good at learn / learned / learning / to learn English.
4. The students enjoy to eat / eating / ate / eat pizza.
5. I’d like swimming / swam / swim / to swim in Celestun.

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VOCABULARY
VII. Look at the four categories and think about at least 10 words for each of them.

Play guitar Comedies Vegetables T-shirt


Study Japanese Talk shows Fruits Jeans
1. 1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5. 5.
6. 6. 6. 6.
7. 7. 7. 7.
8. 8. 8. 8.
9. 9. 9. 9.
10. 10. 10. 10.

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ACTIVITIES - ADA 1

LISTENING. 1.08 THIS IS A GREAT PARTY!


I. Listen to six people talk at Tom’s party. Which conversation starters are the people responding
to? Number the sentences 1 to 6.
[ ] Great music, huh? [ ] The desserts look good.

[ ] Are you a friend of Tom’s? [ ] Is it me, or is it really hot in here?


[ ] This is a great party. [ ] I don’t really know anyone here. Do you?

READING. MAKING A SMALL TALK


II. What is a small talk? When do people use small talk?
III. Read the article. Underline unknown words or expressions.

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IV. Read the sentences below. Which tips from the article are they examples of? Write the number
of the tip.
1. “Well, it was great talking with you. By the way, here’s my card.” ____
2. “So, what kind of work do you do?” ___
3. “The desserts look really good.” ___
4. “Hi, Carlos. Pleased to meet you. I’m Frank.” ___
5. “Wow! That sounds amazing!” ___
6. “Well, I often go biking on the weekends. Actually, last weekend I got lost and…” ___

SPEAKING
V. Look at the conversation below. Answer the questions and add one or two more with their
answers. Then practice the conversation with a partner.

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ACTIVITIES - ADA 2

READING & LISTENING 2. COLLEGE NEWS

Present simple and object pronouns


I. Complete the conversations. Use object pronouns or the correct form of the verbs given.
1.
A: I love classical music. Everyone in my family __likes__ (like) ___it___.
B: Really? Nobody in my house __________________ (listen) to classical music.
2.
A: I like to watch talent shows. Do you like __________________?
B: I do, actually. Do you know Javier Colon? He was a winner. I like __________________.
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C: Yeah. It’s amazing. Nobody __________________ (know) these people, and then the next day everybody
__________________ (love) __________________.
3.
4. A: Do you know Taylor Swift? She’s great. I like __________________.
5. B: Oh yeah. My friend and I saw __________________ in concert. She smiled at __________________.

REVIEW EXERCISES
I. Present simple: Match the question to the answer
1. Are you an only child? a) Turquoise. I also like blue, too.
2. What does your mother do? b) No. I'm not. I have a brother and a sister.
3. Do you have a car? c) No. I don't. I usually drive my dad's car.
4. What is your favorite color? d) Yes, they are. My grandparents are from here,
5. Are your parents from here? too.
6. What do you and your friends do in your free e) We usually go shopping or have lunch.
time? f) No. She doesn't. She lives an hour away.
7. Does your best friend live near here? g) My classmates? They're all smart.
8. What are your classmates like? h) She works at a software company.

II. Too, Either and Verb forms: Complete the sentences with too, either or verb.
1. A: I'm a football fan.
B: Yes, I am (1)______ 5. A: I'm allergic to cats.
2. A: I love shopping. B: I (5)______ too
B: Oh, I do (2)______. 6. A: I am not an animal lover.
3. A: I don't like animals. B: I (6)______ either.
B: No, I don't (3)______. 7. A: I can shop for hours.
4. A: I can't have a pet. B: I (7)______ too.
B: I can't (4)______.

III. Verb forms and object pronouns: Choose the correct answer.

1. Do you enjoy ____? 3. What kind of games do you enjoy _____?


a) Cooking a) To play
b) To cook b) Playing
c) Cook c) Play

2. Are you good at _____ music? 4. How do you like ____ an evening?
a) Reading a) To spent
b) To read b) Spending
c) Read c) Spend

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c) it
5. Can you ___ people?
a) Drawing 9. Do you like Peso pluma? I like ___
b) To draw a) him
c) Draw b) her
c) it
6. Are you good at_____ languages?
a) To learn 10. Do you like to play Honkai? I love playing ____
b) Learn a) him
c) Learning b) her
c) it
7. Would you like _____ anime?
a) Watch
b) Watching
c) To watch

8. What do you think of Shakira? I love ___


a) him
b) her

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UNIT 2. People’s customs

Competencia de la Unidad 2
Expresa consejos de salud y celebraciones propias y ajenas en un contexto escolar, tomando en
cuenta el presente simple, el presente continuo y el futuro.

Contenidos temáticos
Present simple and continuous.
Connectors “If” and “When”
Future with be going to and present continuous.
Vocabulary: ways to stay healthy, health problems, celebrations, months, and holidays.

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Actividad de Aprendizaje 3. Health

Valor: 15 puntos.
Resultado de aprendizaje: Intercambia información escrita acerca de vida saludable y consejos para mejorar
la salud.
Descripción de la Secuencia de Actividad:
INICIO
1. Review present simple from unit one.
a. Present simple of verb BE
b. Present simple of other verbs
2. Study grammar “If and When”
3. Learn vocabulary about health (Aches and pain). You can use QUIZLET to study and practice:
https://quizlet.com/_3hrh8e?x=1jqt&i=197x2m.
DESARROLLO
4. In groups of 4, choose five health problems in your region.
5. Write five sentences using if and when for each illness. Total: 25 sentences.
6. Create an infographic in Canva, Venngage, Photoshop, Paint or any other source you can. Check the
link given below (como hacer una infografía) to learn how to do one.
a. Your infographic requires:
• The five chosen illnesses
• Five sentences per illness
• One image per illness
• Links of resources of information.
• Your name.
CIERRE
7. Upload a PDF OR the link of your work. Don’t forget to rename your document as:
ADA4_LastName_Name.PDF
8. Present your information to the class.
EJEMPLO EN PLATAFORMA
NOTA IMPORTANTE:
• Recuerda que la información presentada debe ser de tu autoría, y si se recurre a alguna otra fuente, se
deben agregar las referencias del trabajo. El plagio podría ocasionarte la anulación parcial o total del
trabajo.
• El uso del traductor queda estrictamente prohibido y en caso de detectar su uso tu ADA podría quedar
anulada sin derecho a corrección.
• Si en tu ADA utilizaste palabras nuevas o desconocidas, necesitarás agregar una tabla al final de tu
trabajo con su definición en inglés, significado en español y el link del diccionario online que
utilizaste.
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Recursos y materiales
• Vocabulario de salud https://quizlet.com/_3hrh8e?x=1jqt&i=197x2m
• Ejemplo en plataforma.
• Present simple of verb BE here: https://youtu.be/co6lmoOoZsU
• Present simple of other verbs here: https://youtu.be/K11fj6anZuM
Evidencia de aprendizaje:
• Infografía para presentar consejos (remedios caseros) relacionados a problemas de salud.
Instrumento de evaluación: Escala valorativa.
Criterios de evaluación:
• Uso de las expresiones gramaticales vistas, Uso del vocabulario solicitado, Oraciones contextualizadas.
• Creatividad y orden en la infografía, Pronunciación y fluide.
Referencias
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne & Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2. 2nd edition. USA: Cambridge.
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne & Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2 Teacher’s book. 2ndedition. USA:
Cambridge.

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Instrumento de evaluación ADA 3. Health - Lista de cotejo

Valor: 15 puntos
Resultado de aprendizaje: Intercambia información escrita acerca de vida saludable y consejos para mejorar
la salud.
Escala Valorativa: 5 = mayor cumplimiento, 1= menor complimiento
ESCALA VALORATIVA
Nombre del alumno: Grado y grupo:
Competencias genéricas:
• Usa las TIC en diversos contextos de manera pertinente y responsable.
• Gestiona el conocimiento y el aprendizaje autónomo en sus intervenciones académicas y en otros
contextos, de manera pertinente
• Aplica los conocimientos de acuerdo con el contexto y requerimientos de la situación, con pertinencia.
INDICADORES 1 2 3 4 5
Aplica las herramientas y recursos tecnológicos de manera confiable y
analizando válidamente la información que investiga, misma que permite
potencializar el conocimiento sobre el idioma.
Desarrolla estrategias de aprendizaje que le permiten mejorar en el
dominio de la expresión oral y escrita en el idioma inglés.
Aplica los conocimientos adquiridos en el manejo del idioma inglés
contextualizándolo en los entornos académicos, sociales y profesionales.
Trabaja de manera eficaz, respetando los tiempos establecidos y
demostrando compromiso con el aprendizaje del tema.
Competencias disciplinares:
• Utiliza las habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita en español, en lengua materna y en lengua
extranjera ante los diversos y cambiantes contextos (local e internacional) con pertinencia, coherencia y
creatividad.
• Utiliza la multiplicidad de escrituras, lenguajes y discursos en los que se producen las decisiones que
lo afectan en el ámbito escolar, laboral, familiar y político para convertir la información en
conocimientos aplicables a otros campos disciplinares.
INDICADORES 1 2 3 4 5
Se expresa de manera escrita, adecuada y pertinente en un segundo idioma,
aportando coherente y creativamente ideas y posturas que comunica en
diversos contextos.
Se expresa de manera oral, fluida y precisa en un segundo idioma, de
acuerdo con el contexto y nivel de la asignatura.
Contenidos:
- Present simple, connectors “If/when”
- Vocabulary “ways to stay healthy” & “health problems”
INDICADORES 2 4 6 8 10
Utiliza “When/if” y el presente simple apropiadamente.
Emplea el vocabulario “ways to stay healthy” y “Health problems” de
manera precisa.
La infografía se encuentra organizada con todos los elementos propios de
una (título, cuerpo, fuentes y créditos)
La información se encuentra distribuida de manera visualmente atractiva, la
combinación de colores es armónica y la tipografía empleada es legible.
Los consejos y sugerencias para cada enfermedad claramente son de
autoría propia.
Brinda datos con su respectiva referencia
Pronuncia de manera clara y fluida.
COMENTARIOS DE MEJORA:
/100
TOTAL:
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FASE 1. Celebrations
Valor: 15 puntos.
Resultado de aprendizaje: Responde a interrogantes sobre gramática y vocabulario de las unidades vistas
Descripción de la Secuencia de Actividad:
INICIO
1. Study grammar: Be going to and present continuous for future events:
a. Learn vocabulary of celebrations/holidays. Remember you can use Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/_4uzrca?x=1jqt&i=197x2m
DESARROLLO
2. Get ready for the quiz. Suggestion: Take notes before.
CIERRE
3. Quiz
Recursos y materiales
• Videos from unit 2
• Videos de unidades previas.
• Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_4uzrca?x=1jqt&i=197x2m
Evidencia de aprendizaje:
• Prueba de desempeño
Instrumento de evaluación
• Clave de prueba.
Referencias
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne &Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2. 2nd edition.
USA: Cambridge.
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne & Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2 Teacher’s book. 2ndedition. USA:
Cambridge.

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Contenido Unidad 2

PRESENT SIMPLE

Example:
• I work from Monday to Friday.
• She usually does her homework at noon.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Example:
• This semester I am studying English.
• He is trying to lose weight this year.

I. Look at the charts above and read the examples. Compare the structures and say:
a) Which tense is used to talk about “all the time” and routines? __________________________
b) What is the structure used: subject + __________________ + __________________
c) Write your own example: ________________________________________________________________
d) Which sentence is used to talk about “now” and temporary events? __________________________
e) What is the structure used: subject + _______________+__________________+___________________
f) Write your own example: ________________________________________________________________

II. Complete the conversations with the simple present or present continuous. Then practice with a
partner.
1.
a) How ________ you ________________ (cope) with stress? ________ you ________________ stressed a lot?

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b) Well, generally I ________________ (not feel) stressed, but we ________________ (work) long hours this
month. So my co-workers and I ________________ (take) a meditation class right now. It’s great.
Meditation really ________________ (relax) you.
2.
c) ________ you ________________ (like) to play sports?
d) Not really, but my wife and I ________________ (enjoy) swimming. We usually ________________ (go) to
the pool together in the summer. Now that it’s winter, I ________________ (not swim) at all. But my wife
________________ (go) every day, even when it’s cold.

IF / WHEN

III. Complete the following answers using when and if. Use if and when according to the question. See the
example:
- What do you do when you feel anxious? I listen to relaxing music and read when I feel anxious.
Remember that you can also use If and when at the beginning of the sentence.
-
1. What do you do if you get a really bad cold?
I decided to drink tea with honey __________________________________ cold.
2. What does he do when he has a headache?
He tries to sleep and take an aspirin __________________________________________.
3. What do they do when they have a sore throat?
_______________________________ a sore throat, they take cough syrup.
4. What do you like to do if you are sad?
_______________________ sad, I try to call my friends and family to talk with them.
5. What do you do when you are nervous for an exam?
_______________________________ for an exam, I try to read again everything I studied and listen to some
music.

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VOCABULARY: ACHES AND PAIN

IV. Circle the correct options that represent each of the pictures according to the situations given.
1. Lucy likes to ___________________ to feel better. 2. He can’t drink anything cold; he has a
______________________.

a) read
b) do exercise a) sore throat
c) drink coffee b) stomachache
c) backache

3. The doctor told me I should be 4. They _____________________ to stay healthy.


_____________________ to be healthier.

a) eat vegetables
a) eating junk food b) don’t sleep
b) taking vitamins c) drink soda
c) flu

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5. Now I can’t eat food in the street because I 6. They try to _________________________ at least
have a _____________________. to feel better in the morning.

a) eat a lot
a) cold
b) sleep few hours
b) toothache
c) sleep eight hours
c) stomachache

7. I think I have a _____________________ because I 8. They _____________________ to stay healthier.


can’t chew well.

a) walk every day


b) use a car
a) cough c) eat junk food
b) toothache
c) flu
BE GOING TO

V. Unscramble the following sentences and questions using the future with Be going to.
- Are/visit/your/going to/parents/you? Are your parents going to visit you?

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1. dentist/they/not/tomorrow/are/going to/the
___________________________________________________
2. meeting/are/the/you/going to/next?
___________________________________________________
3. best friend/going to/next/I’m/visit/my/week
___________________________________________________
4. not/they/party/going to/the/are
___________________________________________________
5. here/nobody/going to/stay/is
__________________________________________________
6. month/travel/I’m/following/going to/the
__________________________________________________
7. going to/him/you/call/are/later?
__________________________________________________
8. at/what/they/do/the/going to/are/end?
__________________________________________________
9. Italian/everyone/going to/is/study
__________________________________________________
10. to/are/there/going to/you/be?
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VI. See the following pictures and circle the correct word that describes each of them.

a) Valentine’s Day a) New Year’s Eve


b) Halloween a) Birthday b) Christmas day
c) Haloween b) Anniversary c) Birthday
c) Graduation Day

a) Wedding day
b) Valentine’s Day
a) Wedding Day
c) Christmas Day a) Birthday
b) Graduation Day
b) Christmas Day
c) Halloween
c) Graduation Day

a) New Year’s a) Wedding Day


a) Halloween
b) Christmas Day b) Christmas Day
b) Birthday
c) New Year’s Eve c) Thanksgiving Day
c) Mother’s Day

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ACTIVITIES - ADA 3

READING & SPEAKING – HEALTHY LIVING

I. Complete these sentences with a simple present or present continuous verb. Use the interviews to
help you. Are these sentences true for you? Tell a partner.
1. I generally _______________________________ (not eat) junk food.
2. I usually _______________________________ (get) enough exercise.
3. We usually _______________________________ (go) to the gym every other day.
4. I _______________________________ (eat) a lot of snacks this month.
5. These days I _______________________________ (not get) any exercise at all.
6. Right now, I _______________________________ (try) to get in shape.

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LISTENING 1.31 & SPEAKING – COPING WITH STRESS

II. Listen to four people talk about how they cope with stress. Number the pictures 1 to 4.

III. Listen again. What else do they do when they’re feeling stressed? Write the activity under the
picture.

IV. Read the HELP note and the posts on a social networking site. Add commas to the IF and WHEN
clauses in the two suggestions.

V. Now, write a question about your health on a piece of paper. Use the ideas above to help you.
Exchange papers and write a reply for your classmate.

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ACTIVITIES – FASE 1

LISTENING 2.06 & SPEAKING

I. Listen to Marcella’s phone message. What are her plans for tomorrow night?

Voice mail: Hi. This is Laurie. Please leave a message after the beep.
Thanks for calling.

Marcella: Hi, Laurie. This is Marcella. Listen, what are you doing
tomorrow night? A group of us are going out for dinner and then to a
big New Year’s Eve party. Do you want to come? We’re meeting at the
restaurant at 8.30, and we’re probably going to go to the party around
11.00. It’s going to be a lot of fun. So, call me back, OK? Oh, and by the
way, they say it’s going to snow tomorrow, so be careful. Bye.

II. Work in pairs, send a what’s app audio inviting someone to go out. Explain your plan. Use the
following cues:
- Ask about future plans.
- Where are you going? (places)
- Invite.
- Where are you meeting? Hour?
- Mention other plans.
- Ask for a reply.
- Make a prediction about the weather.
- Say bye.
III. Match each plan with a prediction. Write the number next to the letter. Then role-play with a
partner. Ask follow-up questions.
1. I think my parents are going to get me something
special for graduation.
a. ___ I think he’s going to love it.
2. My neighbors are going trick-or-treating on
b. ___ She’s going to be a great lawyer.
Halloween.
c. ___ It’s going to be a fun wedding.
3. My best friend’s getting married in May.
d. ___ We’re going to have a great time.
4. My sister’s graduating from law school soon.
e. ___ I think it’s going to be a boy.
5. I’m going to get my dad a tie for his birthday.
f. ___ It’s going to rain, but they don’t care.
6. My best friend and I are going to Paris next
g. ___ She’s going to love not going to work.
month.
h. ___ Or they’re going to give me some money.
7. My sister’s having a baby next month.
8. My mom’s going to retire next year.

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Listening 2.09. Celebrations around the world.

IV. Look at the pictures of two festivals. What’s happening? The listen and answer the questions about
each festival.

1. Which country celebrates


the festival?
2. When is it?
3. How do people celebrate?
4. Do they eat any special
foods?
5. Why do they celebrate?

V. Work in pairs. Choose a festival you know. Ask your partner the questions above.

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UNIT 3. Growing up

Competencia de la Unidad 3
Presenta de forma escrita acerca de su niñez y de lugares de la ciudad de su interés, tomando en
cuenta la gramática correcta.

Contenidos temáticos
Past simple
Determiners
Time expressions
Saying years
Prepositions of place
Vocabulary: subjects
Vocabulary: places in a city

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Actividad de Aprendizaje 4. Teenager’s world

Valor: 15 puntos.
Resultado de aprendizaje: Comparte información oral y escrita sobre un personaje de interés para los y las
adolescentes.
Descripción de la Secuencia de Actividad:
INICIO
1. Study past simple and determiners.
a. You can also watch this video at home: https://youtu.be/mwh_IWwwN8Y.
2. Study vocabulary: Time expressions, saying years and school subjects.
DESARROLLO
3. Work in groups of 3 or 4. Think of a famous person and answer the following questions:
a. What kind of activities did he/she do when he/she was young(er)?
b. What was his/her favorite subject? Why?
c. What subject did not he/she like? Why?
d. Did he/she do anything important that contributed positively to society? What was it? How did
he/she do it?
e. Mention 12 things about his/her past.
4. In your team, write a biography where you include all the information you discussed in the previous
questions.
5. Add a glossary at back of your work, so your teacher can see the words you learned. Example: House - casa
CIERRE
6. Present your timeline to your class
IMPORTANTE
• Recuerda que la información presentada debe ser de tu autoría, y si se recurre a alguna otra fuente, se
deben agregar las referencias del trabajo. El plagio podría ocasionarte la anulación parcial o total del
trabajo.
• El uso del traductor queda estrictamente prohibido y en caso de detectar su uso tu ADA podría quedar
anulada sin derecho a corrección.
• Si en tu ADA utilizaste palabras nuevas o desconocidas, necesitarás agregar una tabla al final de tu
trabajo con su definición en inglés, significado en español y el link del diccionario online que utilizaste
(si fuera el caso).
Recursos y materiales
• Compendio
• Video
Evidencia de aprendizaje:
• Línea del tiempo sobre una persona famosa.
Instrumento de evaluación
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• Escala valorativa
Referencias
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne &Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2. 2nd edition. USA: Cambridge.
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne & Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2 Teacher’s book. 2ndedition. USA:
Cambridge.

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Instrumento de evaluación de ADA 4. Teenager’s world - Escala valorativa

Valor: 15 puntos.
Resultado de aprendizaje Comparte información oral y escrita sobre un personaje de interés en los
adolescentes.
Escala Valorativa: 5 = mayor cumplimiento, 1= menor complimiento
ESCALA VALORATIVA
Nombre del alumno: Grado y grupo:
Competencias genéricas:
• Usa las TIC en diversos contextos de manera pertinente y responsable.
• Gestiona el conocimiento y el aprendizaje autónomo en sus intervenciones académicas y en otros
contextos, de manera pertinente
• Aplica los conocimientos de acuerdo con el contexto y requerimientos de la situación, con pertinencia.
INDICADORES 2 4 6 8 10
Aplica las herramientas y recursos tecnológicos de manera confiable y
analizando válidamente la información que investiga, misma que
permite potencializar el conocimiento sobre el idioma.
Aplica los conocimientos adquiridos en el manejo del idioma inglés
contextualizándolo en los entornos académicos, sociales y
profesionales.
Trabaja de manera eficaz, respetando los tiempos establecidos y
demostrando compromiso con el aprendizaje del tema.
Competencias disciplinares:
• Utiliza las habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita en español, en lengua materna y en lengua
extranjera ante los diversos y cambiantes contextos (local e internacional) con pertinencia, coherencia y
creatividad.
• Utiliza la multiplicidad de escrituras, lenguajes y discursos en los que se producen las decisiones que
lo afectan en el ámbito escolar, laboral, familiar y político para convertir la información en
conocimientos aplicables a otros campos disciplinares.
INDICADORES 1 2 3 4 5
Se expresa de manera escrita, adecuada y pertinente en un segundo
idioma, aportando coherente y creativamente ideas y posturas que
comunica en diversos contextos.
Se expresa de manera oral, fluida y precisa en un segundo idioma,
aportando coherente y creativamente ideas y posturas que comunica en
diversos contextos.
Contenidos:
- Past simple
- Time expressions
- Saying years
- Vocabulary: school subjects
INDICADORES 2 4 6 8 10
Utiliza el pasado simple de manera correcta.
Utiliza Time expressions de manera apropiada.
Emplea el vocabulario “school subjects” o actividades correctamente
Presenta una línea del tiempo
Incluye glosario.
Se expresa de manera clara y fluida.
COMENTARIOS DE MEJORA:
/100
TOTAL:

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Actividad de Aprendizaje 5. Around town

Valor: 20 puntos.
Resultado de aprendizaje: Intercambia información oral y escrita sobre lugares interesantes de la ciudad
empleando la gramática vista
Descripción de la Secuencia de Actividad:
INICIO
1. Study There is/are, places in town, prepositions of place, expressions for asking and giving directions.
DESARROLLO
2. In pairs, create a map of a city in a paperboard, cardboard, or any other material your teacher asks.
3. Include 10 - 15 interesting places, avenues, and other important signs seen in the unit.
4. In pairs, practice giving and asking for directions. Write a script.
CIERRE
5. Present your work to the class.
Recursos y materiales
• Presentación del tema
• Compendio
Evidencia de aprendizaje:
Guía para visitantes a la ciudad, presentada en clase (mapa)

Instrumento de evaluación:
Escala valorativa.
Referencias
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne & Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2. 2nd edition. USA: Cambridge.
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne & Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2 Teacher’s book. 2ndedition. USA:
Cambridge.

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Instrumento de evaluación de ADA 5. Around town - Escala valorativa

Valor: 20 puntos
Resultado de aprendizaje: Intercambia información oral y escrita sobre lugares interesantes en la ciudad
empleando la gramática vista.
Escala Valorativa: 5 = mayor cumplimiento, 1= menor complimiento
ESCALA VALORATIVA
Nombre del alumno: Grado y grupo:
Competencias genéricas:
• Usa las TIC en diversos contextos de manera pertinente y responsable.
• Gestiona el conocimiento y el aprendizaje autónomo en sus intervenciones académicas y en otros
contextos, de manera pertinente
• Aplica los conocimientos de acuerdo con el contexto y requerimientos de la situación, con pertinencia.
INDICADORES 2 4 6 8 10
Aplica las herramientas y recursos tecnológicos de manera confiable y
analizando válidamente la información que investiga, misma que
permite potencializar el conocimiento sobre el idioma.
Aplica los conocimientos adquiridos en el manejo del idioma inglés
contextualizándolo en los entornos académicos, sociales y
profesionales.
Trabaja de manera eficaz, respetando los tiempos establecidos y
demostrando compromiso con el aprendizaje del tema.
Competencias disciplinares:
• Utiliza las habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita en español, en lengua materna y en lengua
extranjera ante los diversos y cambiantes contextos (local e internacional) con pertinencia, coherencia y
creatividad.
• Utiliza la multiplicidad de escrituras, lenguajes y discursos en los que se producen las decisiones que
lo afectan en el ámbito escolar, laboral, familiar y político para convertir la información en
conocimientos aplicables a otros campos disciplinares.
INDICADORES 1 2 3 4 5
Se expresa de manera escrita, adecuada y pertinente en un segundo
idioma, aportando coherente y creativamente ideas y posturas que
comunica en diversos contextos.
Se expresa de manera oral, fluida y precisa en un segundo idioma,
aportando coherente y creativamente ideas y posturas que comunica en
diversos contextos.
Contenidos:
- Past simple
- Time expressions
- Saying years
- Vocabulary: school subjects
INDICADORES 2 4 6 8 10
Entrega un mapa de una ciudad con los requisitos establecidos por el
docente.
Pregunta correctamente como llegar a distintos lugares.
Explica correctamente como llegar a distintos lugares empleando la
gramática y vocabulario visto.
Usa diferentes preposiciones para llegar a distintos lugares.
La pronunciación y entonación de las palabras y oraciones utilizadas es
apropiada.
La fluidez y coherencia de los diálogos es totalmente correcta.
COMENTARIOS DE MEJORA:
/100
TOTAL:
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FASE 2. I hope it is over I

Valor: 15 puntos.
Resultado de aprendizaje: Responde a interrogantes usando la gramática y vocabulario visto durante la
unidad.
Descripción de la Secuencia de Actividad:
INICIO
1. Study all topics seen during the semester.
DESARROLLO
2. Suggestion: Take notes, make a review, do all your activities.
CIERRE
3. Quiz
Recursos y materiales
• Videos y presentaciones de todo el semestre.
Evidencia de aprendizaje:
• Prueba de desempeño
Instrumento de evaluación
• Clave de prueba.
Referencias
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne &Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2. 2nd edition.
USA: Cambridge.
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne & Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2 Teacher’s book. 2ndedition. USA:
Cambridge.

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Contenido Unidad 3

PAST SIMPLE

I. Underline the correct option that describe the correct use of the Past simple form. Read
carefully each sentence.
1. A. Do you remember who did/was your best friend in elementary school?
B. I’m not sure, I guess it is/was someone called Andrew or Anderson.
2. A. When did/do they move to Merida?
B. I think it did/was in 2005.
3. A. Where were/was your parents born?
B. They did/were born in Hong Kong.
4. A. What did/was you read yesterday in the library?
B. A book about famous branches. There was/were many pictures of them.
5. A. When was/did they open their store?
B. It did/was in October 1995.

DETERMINERS

II. Circle the correct determiner to complete the following sentences. Read carefully each of the
options.
1. __________ the people need to drink water.
a) All b) Most
2. __________________ people in Canada speak English and not French.
a) Some of b) Most of the

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3. It’s true that __________________ people in Mexico think that English is difficult.
a) some b) any
4. __________________ students can speak many languages.
a) A few b) Most of the
5. __________________ people on Earth can be immortal.
a) None of the b) All

TIME EXPRESSIONS AND SAYING YEARS

III. Choose the correct question from the box to complete each of the sentences below.
How old was her daughter when they came here? Did they move to Europe more than 10 years ago?
Did she move here one year ago? For how long did you live in Canada?
Did you start studying in this city last year? Did you work there for almost a decade?
For how long did you live there before moving to Rome? When did he start his job?
Did he live there for a long period of time? How long did you live here in the 90s?

1. _______________________________________________________________?
I lived in that country for six years.
2. ____________________________________________________?
He started in this company three years ago.
3. __________________________________________________________?
They came when she was 8 years old.
4. _________________________________________________________?
We stayed there until 2009. Then we moved to Rome.
5. __________________________________________________________?
Yes, from 2004 to 2012.
6. __________________________________________________________?
No, he didn’t. He didn’t live there for a long time.
7. __________________________________________________________?
Yes, I started studying here last year.
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8. __________________________________________________________________?
From 1993 to 1998.
9. ___________________________________________________________?
Yes, they did. They moved to Spain in 2007.
10. ___________________________________________________________ ?
No, she didn’t. She moved here two years ago.

VOCABULARY: SUBJECTS

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IV. Match the subjects to their pictures.

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Asking for and giving directions.

- Could you tell me how to get to…?


- Could you give me directions to…?
- Can you help me?

- Go straight ahead for __ blocks.


- Walk up the street about __ blocks.
- Make a right / left.
- Turn right / left.
- On the right / left.
- It’s right there.

V. Complete the following sentences about giving directions. Imagine you are a guide giving
information to people that are visiting that part of the city in the map. There are standing up
exactly in the cross that is showed in the picture.

1. A: Hello, I’m new in this neighborhood. Can you tell me if there ________ a restaurant on King’s Road?
B: Hello, yes. There __________ an Italian restaurant on that road. It is in front of a _________________ station.
2. A: Hi, could you help me to find the book shop? I only see this library.
B: Sure. First, you need to go ______________________ on Bond Street for one block. And crossing ___________
Road there ________ the book shop.
3. A: Hello, do you know if there is a convenience store or supermarket here? I don’t live here.
B: Hello. Well, there _______ only one supermarket and it’s on the ________________ Street. You just need to
____________________ ahead for two blocks. It’s next to the ___________ shop.
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4. A: Hi, where can I find a good place to eat? I’m not from this part of the city.
B: Hello, there ___________ two places to eat on ______________ Road. To get there you need to turn
____________, walk up half a block and cross the ___________ street. Just walk one block and turn _____________.
5. A: ________ there a hospital on Green Street?
B: Oh, there ____________. You need to go __________________________ for one block and on the _______ hand
you are going to find a theatre. In front of it there ________ a police station and __________ to it is the hospital.

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VI. Circle the correct option to complete the following conversations.
1. A: _____________________ any coffee shop where you are?
B: Yes, I see a lot.
a) Are there b) Is there c) Where is
2. A: _________________________ you?
B: Yes, please. I can’t find this place in the map.
a) Can help b) Help I c) Can I help
3. A: Where is the nearest post office?
B: It’s _____________________ McMurphy street.
a) In the b) on the c) at
4. A: Where is the Silverstone hotel?
B: Just __________________________ for 2 blocks and you’ll find it.
a) go straight ahead b) go straight c) straight
5. A: Do you remember if the cinema it’s ______________________?
B: I think it is.
a) in the left b) left c) on the left

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ACTIVITIES – ADA 4

LISTENING 2.11 & SPEAKING


I. Listen. Where was Ling born? Where does she live now?
Ramon: That’s a great baseball shirt, Ling. Are you
from Seattle?
Ling: Um, kind of. I lived there, but I wasn’t born there.
Ramón: Oh, yeah? Where were you born?
Ling: In Sao Paulo, actually.
Ramón: Sao Paulo? Brazil?
Ling: Yeah. My parents were born in Hong Kong, but
they moved to Sao Paulo just before I was born.
Ramon: Wow. How long did you live there?
Ling: Until I was six. Then we moved to the U.S.
Ramon: To Seattle?
Ling. Yeah. We lived there for ten years, and we came
here to San Francisco about three years ago.
Ramon: Huh. So, did you grow up bilingual?
Ling. Well, we always spoke Chinese at home. I
couldn’t speak English until I went to school. And
actually, I can still speak a little Portuguese.

II. Practice the conversation with a partner.

III. Circle the correct words to complete the sentences. Use the conversation above to help you.
1. Ling’s parents born / were born in Hong Kong.
2. Ling lived in Sao Paulo for / until six years
3. Ling moved to Seattle when / until she was six.
4. Ling’s family moved to San Francisco three years long / ago.

IV. Complete the conversations with the verbs given. Circle the correct words. The listen and
check.
1. A: Where was your mother born (be born)? ____________ your father ____________ (be born) there, too?
B: My parents ____________ (be born) in Vancouver in / to 1945.
2. A: Where ____________ you ____________ (live) when you were young? ____________ you ____________
(grow up) in a big city?
B: Actually, I ____________ (grow up) in Seattle. We ____________ (stay) there from / until I started
Highschool.
3. A: Who ____________ (be) your best friend in school? How long ____________ (be) you friends?

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B: Well, my best friend ____________(be) Jane. We ____________(be) friend for / from a long time.
4. A: ____________ you and your best friend ever ____________ (argue)? What ____________ you ____________
(fight) about?
B: We ____________ (not/fight) a lot. But one time we ____________ (not / talk) for / until three weeks.

V. Make true sentences using determiners. Compare with a partner.

1. __________ my friends studied English in middle school.


2. __________ companies require English skills to get a job.
3. __________ my friends speak two languages.
4. __________ children like to play.
5. __________ my teachers like to play.

READING
I. Read the interview (next page) and check true or false.
T F
1. Joe was born in Manchester
2. He liked to sneak out of school to go to the movie theater.
3. His worst subject was biology.
4. He wore black T-shirts and had long hair when he was in school
5. Joe’s best friend memory was playing soccer for England when he was 17.
6. Joe enjoyed having no responsibility as a teenager.

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TEENAGE YEARS
AN INTERVIEW WITH JOE HODSONG. JOE GRADUATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND WITH A DEGREE IN GENETICS.
1. Where were you born? Did you spend I wanted to be treated like a true adult
your teens there? some of the time, and like a kid at other
I was born in a small town near Manchester. I times. It was frustrating when someone
spent my teens there until I went to got the “wrong” age.
university* when I was 18. 7. What’s the happiest memory you
2. What’s one thing you remember about have from your teen years?
school? I played handball for my college team, and
I had a lot of fun with all my friends, playing my happiest memory was when I was
soccer and pool. We used to try and sneak picked to play for England when I was 17.
out of school during breaks to go to the sweet It was such a great feeling when I heard
shop* around the corner. the national anthem and knew I was
3. What were your best subjects in school representing my country.
and your worst? 8. Who or what influenced you when
My best subject was science, especially you were a teenager? What did you
biology, and that’s what I ended up doing for learn?
my degree. My worst subject was algebra. I My parents influenced me a lot, although I
was never very good at it. only really appreciated it when I was
4. How did you spend your free time? older. Some of my best friends influenced
I spent a lot of time playing sports – soccer, me, too. They all taught me the value or
cricket, and handball. I also did a lot of music hard work, and of being yourself and
– I played trumpet in the school orchestra. I enjoying that.
sang in the choir as well. 9. What do you miss about your teen
5. What fashions and trends do you years?
remember from your teen years? I miss the lack of responsibility! Now I
The fashion I remember most was “emo” have to worry about so much stuff like
fashion because that was something I used work and money, so I miss being a
to wear. We wore slim-fit jeans, black T-shirts teenager because everything was a lot
and like most of my friend, I had long hair. easier then.
6. What was the most difficult thing about 10. What’s one piece of advice you
being a teenager? would give to today’s teenagers?
Being stuck between being a kid and being Enjoy it! Have lots of fun. It’s great time –
an adult – so trying to balance two. I think so have a great time.
most teens feel that way.

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ACTIVITIES – ADA 5
LISTENING 2.26
I. Listen to the conversations and follow directions on the map.

II. Look at the information below. Find your location and destination on the map. The complete the
questions and put the directions in order.
1. You are in the Ocean Hotel. Someone asks: 2. You’re outside the parking garage. You ask:
A: Are you lost? _______ I help you? A: _______ you tell me how to get to the aquarium?
B: Thanks. _______ you give me directions to B:
Symphony Hall? [___] The aquarium is going to be on your right.
A: [___] You’re going to see a ferry terminal.
[___] Um, then make a right. [___] Sure. Go straight ahead for two blocks.
[___] Turn left again at the corner and walk up two [___] Make a left.
blocks. [___] Walk up the street about one block.
[___] It’s right there, on the right.
[___] Um, yes. When you go out of the hotel, turn
left.

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ACTIVITIES – FASE 2

It’s time we practice all topics seen.


I. Complete the conversation Use the simple present or present continuous. Then practice with a
partner.
Teri: Hi. How are you doing?
Ruth: Not bad. Actually, I _______________________ (have) a cold again. But I’m OK.
Teri: Oh, that’s too bad. So, what _______________________ you _______________________ (do)?
Ruth: My classmate Sally’s here. We _______________________ (plan) an end-of-term party. Everybody
_______________________ (want) some live music this year, but we _______________________ (not know) any good
bands. How about you? _______________________ you _______________________ (do) anything special today? And
what’s that music? _______________________ you _______________________ (listen) to the radio?
Teri: No, that _______________________ (be) my brother. He _______________________ (play) his guitar. He
_______________________ (practice) every morning.
Ruth: Wow. He’s good. Hey, _______________________ (be) he free on Sunday? _______________________ he
_______________________ (want) to play at our party? We _______________________ (need) somebody like him.
Teri: _______________________ you _______________________ (kid)? He’s only ten!

II. How many words can you remember? Complete the chart:

Types of music Types of TV shows Hobbies Clothes Health problems.

III. Complete the sentences with activities. Then compare with a partner. Try to continue the
conversation.
1. I’m not good at ________________________ 4. I can’t ________________________
2. I don’t enjoy ________________________ 5. I hate ________________________
3. I like ________________________ 6. I’m interested in ________________________

IV. Put in the correct order to make questions. Then ask and answer with a partner.

1. doing / are / next weekend / what / you / ?


_______________________________________________________________________

2. after class / going to / you / go shopping / are / ?

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_______________________________________________________________________

3. it / rain / tomorrow / going to / is / ?


_______________________________________________________________________

4. you / here / did / another city / from / move / ?


_______________________________________________________________________

5. Last year / you / did / on vacation / go / where / ?


_______________________________________________________________________

6. What / your / in school / favorite / was / subject / ?


_______________________________________________________________________

7. Are / a lot of / in / fun places / neighborhood / there / your / ?


_______________________________________________________________________

V. Complete the following conversation. Use the words and expressions in the box. Use capital
letters where necessary. Then practice with a partner.

Actually are there any him I’m not sure on some was born where
and everything did you say I mean my grandfather one until
what time

1. A: Are there any nice gift stores around here?


2. B: ____________________________ gift stores? Um, there’s ____________________________ just across the
street. Oh, ____________________________ no, it closed. But there are ____________________________ in the
mall.
3. A: Oh yeah. I need to get ____________________________ something. It’s his birthday next week.
4. B: Oh, really? How old is he going to be?
5. A: Well, he ____________________________ in 1948, so how old is that?
6. B: Oh, I’m not good at math. So, what are you going to get ____________________________?
7. A: Um, ____________________________.
8. B: Does he have any hobbies?
9. A: Well, he is pretty active. He’s into exercise.
10. B: Well, here’s an idea. Take him to a bowling alley for his birthday.
11. A: Take him ____________________________?
12. B: To a bowling alley. There’s one ____________________________ Fifth, ____________________________,
Sixth Avenue. And you can play pool and table tennis ____________________________. It doesn’t close
____________________________ midnight.
13. A: It closes at ____________________________? Actually, that’s a great idea. Thanks.

VI. Add four words to each category and compare with a partner. Ask questions to find out more
information.

Events you are going to Important dates for you Places in town you go Subjects you’d like to
celebrate this year often know more about.

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VII. Although people around the world celebrate many of the same events, they sometimes celebrate
these special days quite differently. We found some interesting – and unique – traditions for
celebrating New Year’s Eve, birthdays, and weddings.

BIRTHDAYS

WEDDING
In China, there’s an interesting
birthday tradition for infants. A Weddings around the world have
NEW YEAR’S EVE baby is one year old on the day different traditions, and
he or she is born. One year Venezuela is no exception. Of
In Mexico, people celebrate the course, during a wedding
later, friends and relatives get
start of the new year by getting ceremony, couples promise that
together for the baby’s second
together with friends and family. they will always love and take
birthday. They put several
On New Year’s Eve, they have a care of each other. However, in
objects in front of the baby, such
special dinner. Then, when the Venezuela, the bride and groom
as some money, a doll, and a
clock strikes midnight, everyone don’t always say their promises
book. if the baby picks up the
starts eating grapes – one for each – sometimes they sing them.
money, it means he or she is
month of the next year. A sweet Later, during the reception, the
going to be wealthy. Reaching
grape means the month is going to bride and groom sneak away. If
for the book means the baby is
be a good one. If a gape is sour, no one sees them leave, it
going to be a teacher and
then the month is not going to be means they are going to have
picking up the doll means the
so good. good luck in their marriage. And
baby is going to have a lot of
children one day. that seems to be something that
all these traditions have in
common – they are all meant to
bring good luck.

VIII. Read the article again. Are the sentences true or false? Check () True (T) or False (F).

T F
1. In Venezuela, the bride and groom can sing their promises to love each other.
2. If they don’t go to the reception, it means they will have good luck in their marriage.
3. In Mexico, people eat grapes at a special dinner.
4. If you eat sweet grapes on New Year’s Eve, it means that the year ahead is going to be good.
5. In China, the family gets together on the day the baby is born.
6. If the baby picks up a doll, it means he or she is going to have a lot of bother and sist

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SPELLING BEE WORDS
Easy Difficult Hard

adapt business atmosphere

apple chemical bachelor

always Europe caffeine

bored increase discipline

blue journey freedom

bronze lobster full moon

debate medicine journalist

dress remove marvelous

elegant rescue painkiller

flame vaccine punishment

people weird wheelchair

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BIBLIOGRAFÍA GENERAL

McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne & Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2. 2nd edition.
USA: Cambridge.
McCarthy Michael, M. McCarten Jeanne & Sandiford, H. (2014). Touchstone 2 Teacher’s 2ndedition. USA:
Cambridge.
Al Tahrawi, H. M. (01 de October de 2013). MNEMONIC RHYMING GROUPS - A reference list.

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