CUADERNO DE TRABAJO BLOQUE 2 “READING AND WRITING”

UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DEL CARMEN

CUADERNO DE TRABAJO

UNIDAD DE APRENDIZAJE AL QUE PERTENECE:

INGLÉS II

Título de la presentación

READING
Ciclo escolar: Febrero – Julio 2024

Recopilado y Presentado:

L.L.E. Rosa Leydi Lara Gómez

rlara@pampano.unacar.mx
L.L.E. Gloriella Mendoza García
gmendoza@pampano.unacar.mx
L.L.E. Marisol Cabrales del Valle
mcabrales@pampano.unacar.mx
L.L.I. Dione García Cisneros
dgarcia@pampano.unacar.mx
L.L.E. Manuel Joaquin Gutiérrez Gómez
mgutierrez@pampano.unacar.mx
L.L.E. Domingo Guillermo Benítez Herrera
dbenitez@pampano.unacar.mx

ESCUELA PREPARATORIA DIURNA ACADEMIA DE INGLÉS

NOMBRE: ________________________________________________ 6to. ____

Cd. del Carmen, Campeche, a febrero de 2024

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I N D E X

INTRODUCCION …………………………………………………… 3

Reading 1 Feeling Queasy…………………………………………… 5

Exercise 1……………………………………………………………… 6
Exercise 2……………………………………………………………… 6
Reading 2 Medical appointment…………………………………….. 7
Exercise 3……………………………………………………………… 7
Exercise 4……………………………………………………………… 8
Exercise 5……………………………………………………………… 8
Reading 3 How to make an emergency kit ……………………… 9
Exercise 6……………………………………………………………… 10
Exercise 7……………………………………………………………… 10
Reading 4 Airport information……………..…………………………. 11
Exercise 8……………………………………………………………… 11
Exercise 9……………………………………………………………… 12
Reading 5 Making Hotel Reservations …………………………….. 13
Exercise 10…………………………………………………………… 13
Exercise 11…………………………………………………………… 13
Reading 6 Auto Mechanic: Common Car Repairs ……………… 14
Exercise 12…………………………………………………………… 15
Exercise 13…………………………………………………………… 15
Exercise 14…………………………………………………………… 16
Reading 7 My office…………………………………………………… 17
Exercise 15…………………………………………………………… 17
Exercise 16…………………………………………………………… 18
Reading 8 Applying for a job………………………………………… 19
Exercise 17…………………………………………………………… 20
Reading 9 Hooking up the computer……………………………… 22
Exercise 18…………………………………………………………… 23
Reading 10 Public Debt………………………………………………. 25
Exercise 19…………………………………………………………… 26
Reading 11 Idioms ………………………………………………….. 27
Exercise 20…………………………………………………………… 29

Bibliography …………………………………….…………………….. 31

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INTRODUCCIÓN

Este cuaderno de trabajo fue realizado con el propósito de practicar y reforzar las

habilidades de lectura y escritura. Las lecturas se relacionan con temas enfocados a las

diferentes capacitaciones para el trabajo como son, enfermedades y padecimientos,

primeros auxilios, aeropuerto, hotel, oficina, dinero, computadora y partes o dar

mantenimiento a un carro. Los ejercicios fueron realizados con el fin, de que el estudiante

pueda leer y expresarse de manera escrita en un segundo idioma (Inglés).

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READING 1

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Feeling Queasy

I. READ THE FOLLOWING CONVERSATION.

Nurse: Good morning, Mr. Adams. How are you doing today?
Patient: Horrible! I can't eat anything! I just feel sick to my stomach. Take the tray away.

Nurse: That's too bad. I'll just put this over here for now. Have you felt queasy for very
long?
Patient: I woke up during the middle of the night. I couldn't get back to sleep, and now I
feel terrible.

Nurse: Have you been to the toilet? Any diarrhea or vomiting?

Patient: I've been to the toilet twice, but no diarrhea or vomiting. Perhaps, I should drink
something. Can I have a cup of tea?

Nurse: Certainly, I'll get you a cup immediately. Would you like black tea or peppermint
tea?
Patient: Peppermint, please. Do you think I could have another blanket? I'm so cold. I think
I'm getting the chills.

Nurse: Here's an extra blanket. Let me tuck you in.

Patient: You're so sweet. What is your name?

Nurse: My name is Alice. I'll be on shift during the day for the next few days.
Patient: Hello Alice. My name is Jack. Nice to meet you.

Nurse: Let's get you feeling better Jack! Is there anything else I can get for you?
Patient: That's alright. I think a cup of tea and a warm blanket should help.

Nurse: OK. I'll be back as soon as the tea is ready.

Patient: Thank you.

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KEY VOCABULARY

EXERCISE 1.- WRITE THE MEANING OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS.

to feel queasy ______________________________________________

to feel sick to one's stomach ___________________________________
tray ________________________________________________
to wake up ________________________________________
to feel terrible, awful, horrible __________________________________
to get (go) back to sleep ______________________________________
to be to the toilet ____________________________________________
diarrhea ___________________________________________________
vomit ___________________________________________________
black tea, peppermint tea ____________________________________
blanket ____________________________________________
to get the chills _____________________________________
to tuck someone in ____________________________________

EXERCISE 2.- CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS BASED ON

THE DIALOGUE. EACH QUESTION HAS ONLY ONE CORRECT ANSWER.

1. How much has the patient eaten today?

A) Just a little B) A big breakfast C) Nothing
2. Why is the patient not eating?
A) He has no appetite. B) He feels sick to his stomach.C) He's been vomiting.
3. Has the patient had any other symptoms besides feeling sick to his stomach?
A) Yes, vomiting and diarrhea B) No, only feeling nauseous C) Yes, he's getting some
chills
4. Which request does the patient not make?
A) A cup of tea B) An extra blanket C) An extra pillow
5. What shift will Alice be working for the next few days?
A) The night shift B) The day shift C) No shift, she'll be on vacation.

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READING 2

MEDICAL APPOINTMENT

It is Monday morning, and Carlos is sick. He has a sore throat, a fever, and his body aches.
He doesn’t have health insurance, so he is calling the Maywood Health Clinic to make an
appointment.

The receptionist at the clinic wants to know what time he can come in and if he has health
insurance. She also wants to know if he has been to the clinic before.

After Carlos answers all the questions, the receptionist makes an appointment for him at
10:30 a.m. today. By the end of their conversation, Carlos is nauseated. He wants to vomit,
but he can’t. Now, Carlos needs to get dressed and drive to the clinic. He is worried that he
might vomit while driving to the clinic. He doesn’t want to vomit in his car. What can Carlos
do? How can he solve his problem?

EXERCISE 3.- True or False

1. ________ Carlos has health insurance.

2. ________ Nauseated means a person feels like vomiting.

3. ________ Carlos calls the Maywood Clinic at 9:00 Monday morning.

4. ________ Medical receptionists ask questions when patients make appointments.

5. ________ Carlos is worried he might have a car accident.

EXERCISE 4.- Yes or No – What about you?

1. ________ I have health insurance.

2. ________ I seldom catch a cold.

3. ________ I take medicine when I feel nauseated.

4. ________ My family doctor works in a clinic.

5. ________ I take medicine every day.

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EXERCISE 5.- Writing – What should Carlos do? How can he solve his problem?

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READING 3

How to make an emergency kit

What would you do if you were on the road and had an

emergency? Would you have what you need in your car?
You should have a first aid/emergency kit available
wherever you are. Put together one for your home and car
and make sure one is available at work or school.

You'll need first aid items in your emergency kit. First aid
kits often have medicines. You may want to include aspirin
and/or acetaminophen (like Tylenol). You might also want
hydrocortisone and an antibiotic ointment (like Neosporin).
If you have special medical needs, you may need to keep
other medicines on hand. For example, if you have severe allergies, you may need
epinephrine. Keep in mind that many medicines can be damaged by heat. Read the label
and take it out of your car on hot days. Also check expiration dates periodically and throw
away and replace any expired medicines.

Keep a variety of sizes and shapes of bandages in your kit. Don't forget to include gauze,
scissors, and compress dressings. Gloves are also a good idea to help protect you from
infection. Tweezers can be used to remove splinters. Finally, unless you are a doctor, put a
first aid instruction booklet in your kit so you know what to do in an emergency.

In addition to first aid items, you'll need to be prepared for other emergencies. What would
you do if there's an earthquake, flood, or hurricane and you are isolated and without power?
Your highest priority will be food and water. Humans can't survive long without drinking water
so make sure and keep an emergency supply in your house and a smaller supply in your
car. The Red Cross recommends keeping one gallon per person, per day. You'll need a
three-day supply at a minimum. You'll also need to have a supply of emergency non-
perishable food (such as canned or boxed food). When planning your emergency foods,
keep in mind that you may not be able to cook after a disaster. Plan foods such as nuts that
you don't have to cook, rather than rice, which requires cooking.

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EXERCISE 6.- ARE THESE SENTENCES TRUE OR FALSE?

1.- You should create an emergency kit for your home and car. true false
2.- Check medicines periodically and replace expired ones. true false
3.- Only doctors can use the first aid kit. true false
4.- According to the article, rice and pasta would be good foods for true false
your emergency kit.
5.- Keep a car mobile charger in your car. true false

EXERCISE 7.- WHICH ITEMS DID THEY MENTION IN THE ARTICLE THAT SHOULD
BE INCLUDED IN AN EMERGENCY KIT?

1. medicines 14. First Aid instruction booklet

2. bandages 15. flashlight
3. gauze 16. extra batteries
4. scissors 17. battery-powered or hand-crank radio
5. compress dressings 18. television
6. hair dryer 19. copies of important documents
7. gloves 20. cash
8. tweezers 21. credit cards
9. food 22. multi-purpose tool
10. candy 23. high-heel shoes
11. microwave oven 24. emergency blanket
12. water 25. computer
13. beer 26. car mobile phone charger

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READING 4

Airport Information

The airport is your first stop before leaving on your dream vacation or trip. Generally
speaking, you should arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare. Don't arrive 10 minutes
before your plane departs. You can park your car in long-term parking if you are planning to
be away for a few days, or you can ask someone to drop you off in the loading zone right
in front of the airport terminal. In some cases, you can check your bags there at curbside,
or you might have to go to the check-in counter inside the airport. Many airports now allow
you to check in at a computer kiosk, but you will still need to check your bags if you have
any. Once you are checked in, you will have to pass through security where they will check
your ID and your carry-on bags. You will also need to walk through a metal detector, which
will check for illegal items. After you pass through security, you can walk to the gate where
you can wait to board your flight. Just wait until they call your section to board. They usually
seat first-class passengers and those who need assistance first. Enjoy your flight.

EXERCISE 8.- CHECK THE CORRECT ANSWER

1. You should _______________ at the airport 2 hours before your flight.

A. depart
B. arrive
C. see
2. I ask a friend to _____________ at the airport because I didn't have a car.
A. pick me down
B. lift me up
C. drop me off

3. You might arrive early because the airport ___________ will be crowded around that
time of day. (RMTNAEIL)

4. Do you want to ___________ that bag at the counter, or are you planning on carrying
it on the plane? ( ECKHC)

5. We can get something to eat as we__________ through the airport. (SSPA)

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EXERCISE 9.- Online Investigation

Airport security is a major concern for people who fly on airlines. However, people are often
unaware as to the rules about what you can and cannot carry on board domestic and
international flights because these rules are constantly changing. Now, use the Internet to
identify the specific items that are banned from flights at the airport nearest you. Summarize
your findings with a partner and give a reason why each item is banned from flights.

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READING 5

Making Hotel Reservations

Before I go on vacation, I always make hotel reservations in advance so I have a place to

stay. I usually look online for cheap hotels or other accommodations. Sometimes, I book a
nice hotel that has a number of amenities like a swimming pool, exercise room, or
kitchenette. These rooms often come furnished with a microwave oven and a small
refrigerator. If I eat at a restaurant at the hotel, I just have the meal billed to the room and
pay for the room charge and meals at the same time. Other times, I just look for cheap hotels
or motels that provide the basic necessities. If I really want to save money, I reserve a bed
at a youth hostel. The price is cheaper, but I have to share a room with other patrons,
which doesn't bother me at all.

EXERCISE 10.- Discussion

What are the main factors that determine where you choose to stay on your vacation (e.g.,
price, location, hotel amenities, room decor, hotel reputation, etc.)? Rank these things from
highest to lowest and discuss your reasons.

EXERCISE 11.- Online Investigation

Let's suppose you are going on a week vacation to the destination of your choice. Use the
Internet and find the most expensive and cheapest place to stay in that city and compare
the advantages and disadvantages of each accommodation.

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READING 6

Auto Mechanic: Common Car Repairs

My car was 1°acting up recently and2°wasn't running right, so I took it to a mechanic to

have it checked. Every time I tried to start the car, the engine would 3°turn over for a second
or two and then dies. The mechanic pulled the car into his garage4°to look things over.
The mechanic popped the hood, checked to see if all the hoses and belts were in working
order, and then tested the car battery and battery cables. After 5°taking a look at things for
a few minutes and trying to get the car going, the mechanic6°diagnosed the problem as a
bad alternator. He said he could fix the problem by 7°replacing the alternator with a new
($130) or a rebuilt alternator ($80). Just diagnosing the problem cost $65, and the labor was
$50. I asked the mechanic to go ahead and do the repairs, and he said that there was a 30-
day 8°warranty on parts and labor. Some mechanics might 9°overcharge you for repairs,
but the mechanic I go to is10° fair and does great work.

EXERCISE 12.- CHECK THE MEANING OF THE UNDERLINED WORDS.

1.- 6.-

2.- 7.-

3.- 8.-

4.- 9.-

5.- 10.-

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EXERCISE 13.- COMPLETE THE SENTENCES.

1. If you don't take your car to a trustworthy mechanic, the shop might
______________ you for the work they do, and you will end up spending too much.
(ARCHGOVERE)

2. I think we need to _______________ the battery because this one is dead. We can
buy it at this shop. (EPRLEAC)

3. That shop always guarantees their work, and they provide a 10-day
________________ on all parts and labor in case you have another problem.
(ARRWTYAN)

4. I asked the mechanic to __________ my car to see if he could figure out the
problem. (OOLK EROV)

5. My car was _______________ this morning, and it didn't run smoothly to work.
(CTAING UP)

6. I thought the cost of the repairs was very ______________ because the job would
have cost me much more to go elsewhere. I'm satisfied. (AFRI)

EXERCISE 14.- ONLINE INVESTIGATION

Suppose your car needs a tune-up to make it run better. Check online to find out how much
this service would cost. Compare two or more auto mechanics to determine the price of the
service and years in business. Do you notice any claims by the auto service that might
question, including bias?

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READING 7

Hi, my name is LARRY

Like most offices, my office is a place where I can concentrate on my work and feel
comfortable at the same time. Of course, I have all the necessary equipment on my desk.
I have the telephone next to the fax machine on the right side of my desk. My computer is
in the center of my desk with the monitor directly in front of me. I have a comfortable office
chair to sit on and some pictures of my family between the computer and the telephone. In
order to help me read, I also have a lamp near my computer which I use in the evening if I
work late. There is plenty of paper in one of the cabinet drawers. There are also staples
and a stapler, paper clips, highlighters, pens and erasers in the other drawer. In the room,
there is a comfortable armchair and a sofa to sit on. I also have a low table in front of the
sofa on which there are some industry magazines.

EXERCISE 15.- Decide if the statements are 'true' or 'false' based on the
reading.

A) I work late every night. _________

B) I use highlighters to help me remember important information. _________
C) I keep reading materials that are not related to my job in the office. ________
D) It is important to me to feel comfortable at work. ___________

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EXERCISE 16.- HOW DO YOU IMAGINE THIS OFFICEE? DRAW IT OR CUT SOME
PICTURES TO HELP YOU OUT TO CREATE THE OFFICEE.

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Reading 8

Applying for a Job

Read the following job advertisements:

1. Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years’
experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in
person at United Business Ltd., 17 Browning Street.

2. Are you looking for a part time job? We require 3 part time shop assistants to work during
the evening. No experience required, applicants should be between 18 and 26. Call 366 -
76564 for more information.

3. Computer trained secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? Would
you like a full-time position working in an exciting new company? If your answer is yes, give
us a call at 565-987-7832.

4. Teacher Needed: Tommy's Kindergarten needs 2 teacher/trainers to help with classes

from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applicants should have appropriate licenses. For more information visit
Tommy's Kindergarten in Leicester Square No. 56.

5. Part Time work available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part
time at the weekend. Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customer's
information. For more information contact us by calling 897-980-7654.

6. University positions open: The University of Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching

assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the
following: Political Science, Religion, Economics or History. Please contact the University of
Cumberland for more information.

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EXERCISE 17.- Which position is best for these people? Choose ONLY ONE position
for each person.

• Jane Madison. Jane recently retired and is looking for a part time position. She would
like to work with people and enjoys public relation work.
The best job for Jane is _____

• Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics
two years ago. He would like an academic position.
The best job for Jack is _____

• Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 21 years old and would like a part time position to help her
pay her university expenses. She can only work in the evenings.
The best job for Margaret is _____

• Alice Fingelhamm. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of experience. She
is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full
time position.
The best job for Alice is _____

• Peter Florian. Peter went to business school and studied computer and secretarial skills.
He is looking for his first job and would like a full time position.
The best job for Peter is _____

• Vincent san George. Vincent loves working with children and has an education license
from the city of Birmingham. He would like to work with Young children.

The best job for Vincent is _____

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READING 9

This dialogue contains a lot of computer jargon. Here is a vocabulary list of the most
important related vocabulary, most of which you will find in the dialogue.

Computer Related Equipment

computer
printer
cable modem
hard drive
monitor
keyboard
mouse
SD card
memory reader
cable
Ethernet

Computer Related Verbs

to update
to turn off / on
to switch off / on
to plug in
to unplug
to install
to hook up
to connect
to disconnect
to boot up
to cut
to paste
to copy
to surf
to browse
to fix

HOOKING UP THE COMPUTER

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Peter: Hi Jack. Can you give me a hand?

Jack: Sure. what's up?
Peter: I've just bought a new computer and I'm having some problems hooking everything
up.
Jack: and I'm a geek. Yeah, I know. I'd be happy to help.
Peter: Thanks! I've connected all the cables from my monitor, mouse and keyboard, and
I've plugged it in.
Jack: Have you installed the software yet?
Peter: No, I haven't. Do I need to?
Jack: Not always, but it's best to install drivers for your keyboard and mouse, as well as
your printer.
Peter: Will the computer boot up without those?
Jack: Of course. Boot up the computer and then we can update the drives.
Peter: OK. What's that thing (points to a computer component)
Jack: Oh, that's a memory reader. You can insert things like SD cards from your camera
and mp3 players into it.
Peter: That's handy.
Jack: You've bought a nice system. How big is the hard drive?
Peter: I think it's 750 gigabytes.
Jack: Good... The computer's booted up. Let's install those drivers.
Peter: Before we do that, can I get online?
Jack: Do you have a modem?
Peter: Yes, I do. I think I have a cable modem.
Jack: hmmm... yes you do. Is the Ethernet cable plugged in?
Peter: What's that?
Jack: It's the cable that connects your modem to your computer.
Peter: Let's surf the internet!
Jack: Just a moment... first we need to launch the browser.
Peter: The browser?
Jack: It's the program that allows you to surf the internet.
Peter: oh ... I've got a lot to learn.

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Jack: Yes, you do. I can see I'm going to be here all day ...

EXERCISE 18.- CHOOSE THE CORRECT RESPONSE

1.What's Peter having problems with?

a) Hooking up his new computer
b) Unplugging his new computer
c)Installing his new computer

2.Why does he ask Jack for help?

a) He knows Jack is friendly.
b) He knows Jack is a geek.
c) He knows Jack can't say no.

3.Which piece of hardware does Peter not mention hooking up?

a) Mouse
b) Keyboard
c) Printer

4.What does Jack suggest Peter install?

a) Drivers for the keyboard, mouse and printer
b) A new browser
c)A new hard drive

5.Which statement is true according to Jack?

a) The computer won't boot up without the new drivers.
b) The computer will boot up and new drivers won't help.
c) The computer will boot up, but new drivers will help.

6.Which component does Peter not recognize?

a) The printer
b) The memory reader
c)The cable modem

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7.What does Jack think of the system?

a) He thinks it's too small.
b) He thinks it's nice.
c) He thinks it's cheap.

8.Which hardware is required to get online?

a) A cable modem and Ethernet cable
b) A cable modem and printer
c) A cable modem and SD card
9.Which software do they need to surf the internet?
a) A word processor
b) A browser
c) An SD card

10.What does Jack understand in the end?

a) That Peter is an expert as using computers
b) That he's going to need to stay a long time to help Peter
c) That he should be done soon

READING 10

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Public Debt
Government debt refers to the money owed at any given time by any government. This may
include public debt owed by the federal government, the state government, or the municipal
and local government. Public debt increases when government spends more money than it
collects in taxation. This leads to "government deficit" which refers to the difference between
government receipts and spending in a single year, that is, the increase of debt over a
particular year.

Government debt is also called public debt, national debt or sovereign debt. Government
debt can be categorized as internal debt (owed to lenders within the country) and external
debt (owed to foreign lenders). Another common division of government debt is by duration
until repayment is due. Short term debt is generally considered to be for one year or less,
long term is for more than ten years. Medium term debt falls between these two boundaries.

A broader definition of government debt considers all government liabilities, including future
pension payments and payments for goods and services the government has contracted but
not yet paid.

EXERCISE 19.- CHECK IF THE STATEMENTS ARE TRUE OR FALSE

1.- Government debt is money owed by individuals

a. True
b. False
2.- Government deficit refers an excess of expenditures over revenues during a
certain period.
a. True
b. False
3.- One classification of government debt includes a division between internal and
external debt.
a. True
b. False

BIBLIOGRAFÍA

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Básicas:

Manual y cuaderno de Inglés 6. Elaborada por la academia de inglés

Complementarias:

Holey H. Barbara, Neblett R. Elizabeth, English in Action Workbook , HEINLE CENGAGE

Learning.
Holey H. Barbara, Neblett R. Elizabeth, English in Action student’s book, HEINLE
CENGAGE Learning.
Jenkins Rob, Johnson Staci, Stand Out, second Edition, HEINLE CENGAGE Learning.
McCarthy Michael, English Vocabulary in Use Elementary, Cambridge University Press.

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http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/490/reading/stress3-reading.htm

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