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Tercer Grado. Primer Ciclo. Educación Secundaria

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INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIT

Identificador
Unit 1
3rd Grade • Secondary School
de la unidad
didáctica
Asking for and giving directions & instructions
Asking for and giving directions and instructions
Secondary School • 3rd Grade
Asking for and giving directions and instructions
(Solicitar y ofrecer indicaciones e instrucciones)

Posible situación en la que se puede utilizar lo aprendido:

Título de
la unidad
Estás de visita en un país de habla inglesa y necesitas ir a varios lugares de la ciudad para diferentes propósitos.
Le pides al recepcionista del hotel que te indique cómo llegar a esos lugares. Para esto, es necesario que sepas
cómo solicitar y comprender indicaciones e instrucciones.

Introduction to the Unit didáctica

Welcome to this new unit! This time, you will work with vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and writing
related to asking for and giving directions and instructions. In this sense, the focus will be on walking around the
city. You will have an opportunity to assess your knowledge before and after you complete this unit. Before starting
with the exercises, use the flashcards on page 11 to learn this unit’s vocabulary. You can also access
[Link]/SEC3_CARDS_1 to study this unit’s vocabulary and expressions.

Identificador We hope you enjoy this learning experience!

de la unidad
Introducción a la Unidad
Introducción
Unit 1
¡Bienvenido/a a esta nueva unidad! Esta vez, aprenderás sobre vocabulario, gramática, lectura y escritura relativas

didáctica
a solicitar y ofrecer indicaciones e instrucciones. En ese sentido, se hará énfasis en el tema paseando por la ciudad.
Además, podrás evaluar tus conocimientos antes y después de completar la unidad. Antes de hacer los ejercicios,
utiliza las tarjetas que se incluyen en la página 11, para aprender el vocabulario de esta unidad. También puedes
a la Unidad
ingresar al sitio [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_1 para practicar el vocabulario y expresiones de esta unidad.

Asking for and giving directions and instructions ¡Esperamos que disfrutes esta experiencia de aprendizaje!

Initial Self-Assessment Autoevaluación

Título de Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.
(Completa la siguiente tabla con un emoticón, de acuerdo con tus conocimientos actuales.) inicial de la
la unidad STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO
unidad
I can write directions for getting to different places based on a map of a

didáctica neighborhood, using vocabulary such as turn left/right, go straight, etc.

(Puedo escribir instrucciones para llegar a diferentes lugares, tomando como
referencia un mapa de un vecindario, utilizando vocabulario como turn left, etc.)
I can write at least 3-5 steps for giving instructions on how to do things I
am familiar with.
(Puedo escribir por lo menos 3-5 pasos para dar instrucciones sobre cómo hacer
cosas con las cuales estoy familiarizado.)
I can answer questions to demonstrate specific understanding of a
written text about giving directions.
(Puedo responder preguntas para demostrar comprensión de un texto escrito
sobre dar instrucciones para llegar a un lugar.)

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EXERCISES
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Título de la
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Asking for and giving directions & instructions 3rd Grade • Secondary School
Asking for and giving directions and instructions Asking forandand
Asking for givinggiving directions
directions & instructions and instructions
Learning New Vocabulary! unidad
unidad Exercise #1
Exercise #4
Look at the map below. Write directions to get to the different places in the questions below.
Let’s try giving directions. Answer the following questions the best you can. Don’t worry if you can’t (Observa el siguiente mapa. Escribe las instrucciones para llegar a los diferentes lugares que se indican en las preguntas
do it completely. Later in the lesson, you will have a chance to give directions again. que están a continuación.)
(Vamos a tratar de dar instrucciones. Responde las siguientes preguntas lo mejor que puedas. No te preocupes si no lo

Vocabulary puedes hacer completamente. Más adelante, tendrás la oportunidad de hacerlo.)

1) How do you get to the kitchen of your house from your bedroom?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2) How do you get to the closest supermarket from your house?

Caja de
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ contenidos
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contenidos Exercise #2
Read the following dialogue between a tourist and a local. Notice the vocabulary or phrases used for
giving directions.
(Lee el siguiente diálogo entre un turista y una persona de la localidad. Observa las palabras o frases que se usan para
dar direcciones.)

Tourist: Excuse me. I am trying to get to the local market, but I am a bit lost. Can you help me get there? 1. Elementary School 5. Atlantic Park 9. Supermarket 13. Church
2. Pharmacy 6. Bank 10. Stadium 14. High School
Local: Welcome to Santiago! From here, you need to go straight for 3 blocks. Then, turn left and go
3. Bus Stop 7. Hotel 11. Copy Shop 15. Vet Store
straight for 2 blocks. The supermarket will be on your left side.
4. Hospital 8. ATM 12. Green Tree Park 16. Mall
Tourist: Great! That is not far at all. I really appreciate your help. Can you also tell me where to find the
closest ATM from here? A) I am at the church. How do I get to the bus stop?

Local: Sure. From here, you can walk to the corner and turn right. Then, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
walk 2 blocks and cross the street. The ATM will be on your right side.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tourist: You are very kind. Thank you so much.
B) I am at the stadium. How do I get to the pharmacy?
Local: No problem! Enjoy the city. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Exercise #3 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What expressions from the dialogue are used to give directions? The first answer is an example. C) I am at the supermarket. How do I get to the hospital?
(¿Qué expresiones del diálogo se usan para dar direcciones? La primera respuesta se da como ejemplo.)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1) Go straight for 3 blocks 4) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

D) I am at the bus stop. How do I get to the mall?

2) 5) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3) 6) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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UNIT FLASHCARDS
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Asking for and Asking for and giving directions & instructions
Asking forgiving
anddirections
giving&directions
instructions and instructions Asking for and giving directions and instructions

Unit Flashcards

You can use the following flashcards in different ways:

(Puedes utilizar las siguientes tarjetas de vocabulario de diferentes formas:)

 To test your memory: cut the cards and fold the words. Then, check if you remember them.
(Para poner a prueba tu memoria: Recorta las tarjetas y dobla hacia atrás las palabras. Entonces, verifica si las
recuerdas.)

 To play a matching game: cut the cards and the names. Then, match the correct ones.
(Para un juego de correspondencia: Recorta cada tarjeta por la línea punteada. Luego, empareja cada figura con TURN LEFT TURN RIGHT
su nombre)

 To play a memory game: cut the cards with pictures and the cards with the names. Put them face-
down, and turn around 1 picture card and 1 name card at a time. If they match, you get a point!
(Para un juego de memoria: Recorta cada tarjeta. Coloca boca abajo, en dos grupos separados, las ilustraciones y
los nombres, y voltea una de cada grupo al mismo tiempo. Si hay correspondencia entre la ilustración y el nombre,
ganas un punto.)

Flashcards Flashcards
 To practice online: go to the Internet and access [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_1 to study this
vocabulary.
(Para practicar en línea: En el Internet, entra al enlace [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_1 para estudiar este GO STRAIGHT CROSS THE STREET

de la Unidad
vocabulario.)

ATM TAP

NEIGHBORHOOD COPY SHOP

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ANSWER KEY
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Respuesta de
3rd Grade • Secondary School
Asking forforand
Asking giving
and giving directions
directions & instructions and instructions Asking for
Asking forand giving
and giving directions
directions & instructions and instructions

ejercicios
Exercise #4
Answer Key
Answers will vary depending on students’ ideas.

Learning New Vocabulary! Reading Practice: First Time in Los Angeles

Exercise #1
Exercise #1
Answers will vary according to students’ background knowledge.
Answers will vary according to students’ opinions.
Exercise #2
Exercise #2
Answers will vary according to students’ background knowledge.
A) What is the text about?
Exercise #3 a) Giving directions b) Going to a party c) Visiting Santiago
1) Go straight for 3 blocks. 4) Walk to the corner and turn right.
B) What are the names of the people texting each other?
2) Turn left and go straight for 2 blocks. 5) Walk 2 blocks and cross the street.
a) Cesar and Carlos b) John and Cesar c) John and Carlos
3) The supermarket will be on your left side.

Exercise #4
6) The ATM will be on your right side.
C) How many places does John ask directions for?
a) Four b) Two c) Three
Respuesta de
ejercicios
A) I am at the church. How do I get to the bus stop?
Go straight for 1 block. Turn right and go straight for 1 block. Turn left and walk one more block. The bus stop Exercise #3
will be on your left.
True or False? Cesar is from Los Angeles town.
B) I am at the stadium. How do I get to the pharmacy?
Cross the street. Go straight for one block. Turn left. Walk 1 block. Cross the street. True or False? This is the first time John visits Los Angeles.

C) I am at the supermarket. How do I get to the hospital? True or False? To get to the park from the bus stop, you walk 1 block and turn left.
Walk straight 6 blocks and turn left. Walk another 2 blocks and you will see the park on the left.
Go straight for 2 blocks. Turn left and walk one more block. Cross the street.
True or False? Getting to the mall from the park is easy.
D) I am at the bus stop. How do I get to the mall?
True or False? To get to the cinema from the mall, you have to walk 8 blocks and cross the street.
Go straight for 1 block. Cross the street and go straight for 1 more block. The mall will be on your left.
Walk 4 blocks and turn right. Then, walk 5 more blocks. The cinema is on the right side.

Practicing Grammar! Exercise #4

Exercise #1 1) What’s the name of the park?
Answers will vary depending on students’ opinions. Columbus Park

Exercise #2 2) What’s the name of the mall?

Multiplaza
1) Turn 2) Enter 3) Tap 4) Write 5) Press
3) What’s the name of the cinema?
Exercise #3 Metro Plaza Cinema
____2____ Turn on the TV.
4) How do you get to the mall from the park?
____3____ Find your favorite channel. From the park, walk 2 blocks and turn right. You will see the mall across the street.

____1____ Plug in the TV. Exercise #5

____4____ Watch your favorite program. Answers will vary from student to student.

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Para consultar el Diseño Curricular:

Dirección General de Currículo
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 ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDOS

1 ASKING FOR AND GIVING

DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS 4 TELLING STORIES AND
SEQUENCING EVENTS

● Learning New Vocabulary ● Learning New Vocabulary

● Practicing Grammar ● Practicing Grammar
● Reading practice: First Time in Los Angeles ● Reading practice: ¡Best Trip of my Life!
● Final Self-Assesment ● Final Self-Assesment
● Unit flashcards ● Unit flashcards
● Answer Key ● Answer Key

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2 EXPRESSING OPINIONS
AND SUGGESTIONS 5 MAKING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND
GIVING NEWS

● Learning New Vocabulary

● Learning New Vocabulary
● Practicing Grammar
● Practicing Grammar
● Reading practice: Tips for Traveling
● Reading practice: Short Local News
● Final Self-Assesment
● Final Self-Assesment
● Unit flashcards
● Unit flashcards
● Answer Key
● Answer Key

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3 MAKING PREDICTIONS

● Learning New Vocabulary

● Practicing Grammar
● Reading practice: The Future of Technology
● Final Self-Assesment
● Unit flashcards
● Answer Key

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 Unit 1
Asking for and giving directions and instructions
Unit 1
3rd Grade • Secondary School
Asking for and giving directions & instructions
Asking for and giving directions and instructions
Secondary School • 3rd Grade
Asking for and giving directions and instructions
(Solicitar y ofrecer indicaciones e instrucciones)

Posible situación en la que se puede utilizar lo aprendido:

Estás de visita en un país de habla inglesa y necesitas ir a varios lugares de la ciudad para diferentes propósitos.
Le pides al recepcionista del hotel que te indique cómo llegar a esos lugares. Para esto, es necesario que sepas
cómo solicitar y comprender indicaciones e instrucciones.

Introduction to the Unit

Welcome to this new unit! This time, you will work with vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and writing
related to asking for and giving directions and instructions. In this sense, the focus will be on walking around the
city. You will have an opportunity to assess your knowledge before and after you complete this unit. Before starting
with the exercises, use the flashcards on page 11 to learn this unit’s vocabulary. You can also access
[Link]/SEC3_CARDS_1 to study this unit’s vocabulary and expressions.
We hope you enjoy this learning experience!

Introducción a la Unidad
¡Bienvenido/a a esta nueva unidad! Esta vez, aprenderás sobre vocabulario, gramática, lectura y escritura relativas
a solicitar y ofrecer indicaciones e instrucciones. En ese sentido, se hará énfasis en el tema paseando por la ciudad.
Además, podrás evaluar tus conocimientos antes y después de completar la unidad. Antes de hacer los ejercicios,
utiliza las tarjetas que se incluyen en la página 11, para aprender el vocabulario de esta unidad. También puedes
ingresar al sitio [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_1 para practicar el vocabulario y expresiones de esta unidad.
¡Esperamos que disfrutes esta experiencia de aprendizaje!

Initial Self-Assessment
Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.
(Completa la siguiente tabla con un emoticón, de acuerdo con tus conocimientos actuales.)

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO
I can write directions for getting to different places based on a map of a
neighborhood, using vocabulary such as turn left/right, go straight, etc.
(Puedo escribir instrucciones para llegar a diferentes lugares, tomando como
referencia un mapa de un vecindario, utilizando vocabulario como turn left, etc.)
I can write at least 3-5 steps for giving instructions on how to do things I
am familiar with.
(Puedo escribir por lo menos 3-5 pasos para dar instrucciones sobre cómo hacer
cosas con las cuales estoy familiarizado.)
I can answer questions to demonstrate specific understanding of a
written text about giving directions.
(Puedo responder preguntas para demostrar comprensión de un texto escrito
sobre dar instrucciones para llegar a un lugar.)

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Asking for and giving directions & instructions
Asking for and giving directions and instructions
Learning New Vocabulary!
Exercise #1
Let’s try giving directions. Answer the following questions the best you can. Don’t worry if you can’t
do it completely. Later in the lesson, you will have a chance to give directions again.
(Vamos a tratar de dar instrucciones. Responde las siguientes preguntas lo mejor que puedas. No te preocupes si no lo
puedes hacer completamente. Más adelante, tendrás la oportunidad de hacerlo.)

1) How do you get to the kitchen of your house from your bedroom?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2) How do you get to the closest supermarket from your house?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Exercise #2
Read the following dialogue between a tourist and a local. Notice the vocabulary or phrases used for
giving directions.
(Lee el siguiente diálogo entre un turista y una persona de la localidad. Observa las palabras o frases que se usan para
dar direcciones.)

Tourist: Excuse me. I am trying to get to the local market, but I am a bit lost. Can you help me get there?
Local: Welcome to Santiago! From here, you need to go straight for 3 blocks. Then, turn left and go
straight for 2 blocks. The supermarket will be on your left side.
Tourist: Great! That is not far at all. I really appreciate your help. Can you also tell me where to find the
closest ATM from here?
Local: Sure. From here, you can walk to the corner and turn right. Then,
walk 2 blocks and cross the street. The ATM will be on your right side.
Tourist: You are very kind. Thank you so much.
Local: No problem! Enjoy the city.

Exercise #3
What expressions from the dialogue are used to give directions? The first answer is an example.
(¿Qué expresiones del diálogo se usan para dar direcciones? La primera respuesta se da como ejemplo.)

1) Go straight for 3 blocks 4)

2) 5)

3) 6)

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Asking forandand
Asking for givinggiving directions
directions & instructions and instructions

Exercise #4
Look at the map below. Write directions to get to the different places in the questions below.
(Observa el siguiente mapa. Escribe las instrucciones para llegar a los diferentes lugares que se indican en las preguntas
que están a continuación.)

1. Elementary School 5. Atlantic Park 9. Supermarket 13. Church

2. Pharmacy 6. Bank 10. Stadium 14. High School
3. Bus Stop 7. Hotel 11. Copy Shop 15. Vet Store
4. Hospital 8. ATM 12. Green Tree Park 16. Mall

A) I am at the church. How do I get to the bus stop?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

B) I am at the stadium. How do I get to the pharmacy?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

C) I am at the supermarket. How do I get to the hospital?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

D) I am at the bus stop. How do I get to the mall?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Asking forforand
Asking giving
and giving directions
directions & instructions and instructions

Practicing Grammar!
Exercise #1
Read the following instructions for saving a contact on a phone. Notice the imperative form used for
giving instructions.
(Lee las siguientes instrucciones para guardar un contacto en un celular. Observa la forma del imperativo
que se usa para dar instrucciones.)

Steps for saving a contact on your phone

1) Turn your phone on.

2) Enter the number of your contact.
3) Tap the “create contact” option
4) Write the name of your contact.
5) Press save.

Exercise #2
Write the verbs used in the steps above for giving instructions. The first one is given as an example.
(Escribe los verbos utilizados en los pasos anteriores para dar instrucciones. El primero es un ejemplo.)

1) Turn_____________ 3) ___________________ 5) ___________________

2) ___________________ 4) ___________________

Keep in mind!

✓ The imperative form is used to give instructions.

✓ The imperative structure are verbs used in the base form.
✓ The imperative form is used without “to”.
✓ To make a negative imperative put “do not” or “don’t” before the verb.

Exercise #3
Put the following steps in order based on how to use a TV. Order the steps from 1 to 4.
(Ordena los siguientes pasos, del 1 al 4, de acuerdo a cómo se usa un televisor.)

__________ Turn on the TV.

__________ Find your favorite channel.

__________ Plug in the TV.

__________ Watch your favorite program.

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giving&directions
instructions and instructions

Exercise #4
Choose something you can teach your parents how to do. Then, write 4-5 steps for the instructions on
how to do it. Add a drawing for what you are giving instructions for.
(Piensa en algo que tú puedas enseñar a tus padres cómo hacer. Luego, escribe 4-5 pasos de las instrucciones
de cómo hacerlo. Incluye un dibujo que represente ese algo para lo cual tú estás dando las instrucciones.)

Steps for _________________________________________________

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

Drawing

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Asking for and giving directions and instructions

Reading Practice: First Time in Los Angeles

Exercise #1
Circle the places that exist in your neighborhood. If you know the names, write them!
(Encierra en un círculo los lugares que hay en tu vecindario. Si sabes los nombres de esos lugares, escríbelos.)

Bank Pharmacy Vet store Post office

Park School Church Cinema

Supermarket Book store Mall Police station

Read the following text messages and complete the exercises below.
(Lee el siguiente mensaje de texto y completa los ejercicios que se presentan a continuación.)

(You can find the audio file for this reading here: [Link]/SEC3_AUDIO_01)

I NSTANT M ESSAG ES
JOHN this conversation started at 18:30 pm

Hello Cesar. How are you doing?

I’m doing great, John. How are you?

I’m fine. I’ll be traveling to your town next week and wanted to ask
you about a few directions. I have never been to Los Angeles town.

Oh it’s so beautiful here! Sure. Go ahead!

How do I get to the nearest park from the bus stop?

From the bus stop, walk straight 6 blocks and then turn left. Walk another 2 blocks
and you will see the park on your left. The name of the park is Columbus park.

Perfect! … And how do I get to the mall from the park?

That’s easy. From the park, walk 2 blocks and turn right. You will
see the mall across the street. It’s my favorite mall, Multiplazza.

What about the cinema? How do I get to the cinema from the mall?

From the mall, walk straight 4 blocks and turn right. Then, walk 5 more
blocks. You will see the cinema on the right side. It’s the Metro Plazza cinema.

Thanks so much for your help!

Exercise #2

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Read the text and answer the following questions.

(Lee el texto y responde las siguientes preguntas.)

A) What is the text about?

a) Giving directions b) Going to a party c) Visiting Santiago

B) What are the names of the people texting each other?

a) Cesar and Carlos b) John and Cesar c) John and Carlos

C) How many places does John ask directions for?

a) Four b) Two c) Three

Exercise #3
Read the text and complete the following true or false exercise. Circle true or false. If the answer is
false, write the correct information.
(Lee el texto y completa el siguiente ejercicio, encerrando en un círculo True o False de acuerdo a la
información que se presenta. Si la respuesta es False, escribe la información correcta.)

True or False? Cesar is from Los Angeles town.

_______________________________________________________________________.
True or False? This is the first time John visits Los Angeles.
_______________________________________________________________________.
True or False? To get to the park from the bus stop, you walk 1 block and turn left.
_______________________________________________________________________.
True or False? Getting to the mall from the park is easy.
_______________________________________________________________________.
True or False? To get to the cinema from the mall, you have to walk 8 blocks and cross the street.
_______________________________________________________________________.

Exercise #4
Read the text and answer the following questions.
(Lee el texto y responde las siguientes preguntas.)

1. What’s the name of the park? _____________________________________________________________________________

2. What’s the name of the mall? _____________________________________________________________________________

3. What’s the name of the cinema? __________________________________________________________________________

4. How do you get to the mall from the park? ______________________________________________________________

Exercise #5

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Give directions for a few places based on where you live and your own neighborhood.
(Da instrucciones de cómo llegar a algunos lugares de tu vecindario, desde tu casa.)

1) How do you get to the nearest supermarket from your house?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2) How do you get to the nearest church from your house?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3) How do you get to the nearest school from your house?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Final Self-Assessment

Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.
(Completa la siguiente tabla con un emoticón, de acuerdo con lo que sabes ahora.)

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO
I can write directions for getting to different places based on a map of a
neighborhood, using vocabulary such as turn left/right, go straight, etc.
(Puedo escribir instrucciones para llegar a diferentes lugares, tomando como
referencia un mapa de un vecindario, utilizando vocabulario como turn left, etc.)

I can write at least 3-5 steps for giving instructions on how to do things I
am familiar with.
(Puedo escribir por lo menos 3-5 pasos para dar instrucciones sobre cómo hacer
cosas con las cuales estoy familiarizado.)

I can answer questions to demonstrate specific understanding of a

written text about giving directions.
(Puedo responder preguntas para demostrar comprensión de un texto escrito
sobre dar instrucciones para llegar a un lugar.)

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Learning Portfolio

Imagine you have a friend from another city who needs directions around your neighborhood. First, draw
a simple map of your neighborhood. Include your house, a supermarket, a school, a pharmacy, an ATM
and a park as a minimum. Then, provide the directions indicated below.
(Imagina que tienes un amigo de otra ciudad que necesita instrucciones para llegar a un lugar de tu vecindario.
Primero, dibuja un mapa sencillo de tu vecindario. Incluye por lo menos tu casa, un supermercado, una escuela,
una farmacia, un cajero automático y un parque. Luego, da las instrucciones para llegar a los lugares indicados.)

My Neighborhood

1) How do you get to the supermarket from your house?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

2) How do you get to the park from your house?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

3) How do you get to the school from your house?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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Unit Flashcards

You can use the following flashcards in different ways:

(Puedes utilizar las siguientes tarjetas de vocabulario de diferentes formas:)

 To test your memory: cut the cards and fold the words. Then, check if you remember them.
(Para poner a prueba tu memoria: Recorta las tarjetas y dobla hacia atrás las palabras. Entonces, verifica si las
recuerdas.)

 To play a matching game: cut the cards and the names. Then, match the correct ones.
(Para un juego de correspondencia: Recorta cada tarjeta por la línea punteada. Luego, empareja cada figura con
su nombre)

 To play a memory game: cut the cards with pictures and the cards with the names. Put them face-
down, and turn around 1 picture card and 1 name card at a time. If they match, you get a point!
(Para un juego de memoria: Recorta cada tarjeta. Coloca boca abajo, en dos grupos separados, las ilustraciones y
los nombres, y voltea una de cada grupo al mismo tiempo. Si hay correspondencia entre la ilustración y el nombre,
ganas un punto.)

 To practice online: go to the Internet and access [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_1 to study this

vocabulary.
(Para practicar en línea: En el Internet, entra al enlace [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_1 para estudiar este
vocabulario.)

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TURN LEFT TURN RIGHT

GO STRAIGHT CROSS THE STREET

ATM TAP

NEIGHBORHOOD COPY SHOP

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Answer Key

Learning New Vocabulary!

Exercise #1
Answers will vary according to students’ background knowledge.

Exercise #2
Answers will vary according to students’ background knowledge.

Exercise #3
1) Go straight for 3 blocks. 4) Walk to the corner and turn right.
2) Turn left and go straight for 2 blocks. 5) Walk 2 blocks and cross the street.
3) The supermarket will be on your left side. 6) The ATM will be on your right side.

Exercise #4
A) I am at the church. How do I get to the bus stop?
Go straight for 1 block. Turn right and go straight for 1 block. Turn left and walk one more block. The bus stop
will be on your left.

B) I am at the stadium. How do I get to the pharmacy?

Cross the street. Go straight for one block. Turn left. Walk 1 block. Cross the street.

C) I am at the supermarket. How do I get to the hospital?

Go straight for 2 blocks. Turn left and walk one more block. Cross the street.

D) I am at the bus stop. How do I get to the mall?

Go straight for 1 block. Cross the street and go straight for 1 more block. The mall will be on your left.

Practicing Grammar!
Exercise #1
Answers will vary depending on students’ opinions.

Exercise #2
1) Turn 2) Enter 3) Tap 4) Write 5) Press

Exercise #3
____2____ Turn on the TV.

____3____ Find your favorite channel.

____1____ Plug in the TV.

____4____ Watch your favorite program.

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Exercise #4
Answers will vary depending on students’ ideas.

Reading Practice: First Time in Los Angeles

Exercise #1
Answers will vary according to students’ opinions.

Exercise #2
A) What is the text about?
a) Giving directions b) Going to a party c) Visiting Santiago

B) What are the names of the people texting each other?

a) Cesar and Carlos b) John and Cesar c) John and Carlos

C) How many places does John ask directions for?

a) Four b) Two c) Three

Exercise #3

True or False? Cesar is from Los Angeles town.

True or False? This is the first time John visits Los Angeles.
True or False? To get to the park from the bus stop, you walk 1 block and turn left.
Walk straight 6 blocks and turn left. Walk another 2 blocks and you will see the park on the left.

True or False? Getting to the mall from the park is easy.

True or False? To get to the cinema from the mall, you have to walk 8 blocks and cross the street.
Walk 4 blocks and turn right. Then, walk 5 more blocks. The cinema is on the right side.

Exercise #4
1) What’s the name of the park?
Columbus Park

2) What’s the name of the mall?

Multiplaza

3) What’s the name of the cinema?

Metro Plaza Cinema

4) How do you get to the mall from the park?

From the park, walk 2 blocks and turn right. You will see the mall across the street.

Exercise #5
Answers will vary from student to student.

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Expressing opinions and suggestions

Secondary School • 3 Grade rd

Expressing opinions and suggestions

(Expresar opiniones y sugerencias)

Posible situación en la que se puede utilizar lo aprendido:

Un amigo de habla inglesa que pronto visitará tu país por primera vez se comunica contigo. Quiere saber qué lugares podría
visitar, qué tipo de ropa traer, qué cuidados tener, entre otros temas relacionados al viaje. Para ayudarle, deberás saber
expresar opiniones y sugerencias de manera clara y sencilla.

Introduction to the Unit

Welcome to this new unit! This time, you will work with vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and writing
related to expressing opinions and suggestions. In this sense, the focus will be on traveling. You will have an
opportunity to assess your knowledge before and after you complete this unit. Before starting with the exercises,
use the flashcards on page 12 to learn this unit’s vocabulary. You can also access [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_2
to study this unit’s vocabulary and expressions. We hope you enjoy this learning experience!

Introducción a la Unidad
¡Bienvenido/a a esta nueva unidad! Esta vez, aprenderás sobre vocabulario, gramática, lectura y escritura relativas
a expresar opiniones y sugerencias. En ese sentido, se hará énfasis en el tema de viajes. Además, podrás evaluar
tus conocimientos antes y después de completar la unidad. Antes de hacer los ejercicios, utiliza las tarjetas que se
incluyen en la página 12, para aprender el vocabulario de esta unidad. También puedes ingresar al sitio
[Link]/SEC3_CARDS_2 para practicar el vocabulario y expresiones de esta unidad.
¡Esperamos que disfrutes esta experiencia de aprendizaje!

Initial Self-Assessment

Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.
(Completa la siguiente tabla con un emoticón, de acuerdo con tus conocimientos actuales.)

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO
I can write an opinion using the following phrases: “I really think that”, “I
believe that”, “I’m sure that”, “In my opinion” and “I feel that”.
(Puedo dar una opinión por escrito utilizando las siguientes frases: “I really
think that”, “I believe that”, “I’m sure that”, “In my opinion” y “I feel that”. )

I can write at least 3 suggestions using should, might and could.

(Puedo escribir por lo menos 3 sugerencias utilizando should, might y could.)

I can answer questions to demonstrate specific understanding of a

written text about traveling.
(Puedo responder preguntas para demostrar comprensión de un texto escrito
sobre viajes.)

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Learning New Vocabulary!

Exercise #1
Read the following sentences. Try to guess the meaning of the underlined phrases.
(Lee las siguientes oraciones y trata de adivinar el significado de las frases subrayadas.)

A) I really think that when traveling it’s important to visit different places.

B) I believe that traveling can really help people learn more about different cultures.

C) I’m sure that many people will love visiting beaches in Dominican Republic.

D) In my opinion, spending money on traveling is worth every penny.

E) I feel that it is lots of fun when I get to travel with my whole family.

Exercise #2
What do you think these underlined phrases are expressing?
¿Qué piensas que estas frases subrayadas expresan?

A) Questions B) Opinions C) Dreams

Exercise #3
Unscramble the following words to make accurate sentences expressing opinions.
(Organiza las siguientes palabras para formar oraciones correctas que expresen opiniones.)

A) beautiful / In my / really / mountains in Constanza / are / opinion

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

B) traveling / that / my friends and I / to Haiti / will enjoy / I’m sure

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

C) that / with your friends / Santiago is a / I feel / to visit / wonderful city

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

D) to offer / has a lot of attractions / Santo Domingo / think that / I really /

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

E) Latin America / I believe that / has many / worth visiting / amazing places

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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Exercise #4
Write an opinion for each of the following pictures using the phrases indicated.
(Escribe una opinión para cada una de las siguientes fotos utilizando las frases indicadas.)

I really think that… I believe that…

______________________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________________. ______________________________________.

I’m sure that… In my opinion…

______________________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________________. ______________________________________.

I feel that…
_______________________________________
______________________________________.

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Practicing Grammar!

Exercise #1
Read the following dialogue between Julia and Juan and pay attention to the language used for giving
suggestions. Underline the words or phrases that indicate suggestions.
(Lee el siguiente diálogo entre Julia y Juan. Observa las expresiones utilizadas para dar sugerencias y subráyalas.)

Julia: Hello Juan! I am thinking about going on vacation and I

would love some suggestions from you. Can you help me?
Juan: Sure! I think you should definitely consider going to the
Dominican Republic on vacation. It is a beautiful country
with great people.
Julia: That sounds fantastic. What places would you suggest in the Dominican Republic?
Juan: You could go to Puerto Plata. There are amazing beaches there with crystal clear water.
Julia: Are there any mountains you would recommend?
Juan: You might visit and hike Montaña Redonda. It has a spectacular view.
Julia: All those places sound great. I will definitely go to the Dominican Republic. Thanks for your help.
Juan: Have a great trip!

Exercise #2
Circle the words Juan used in the dialogue to indicate he was giving suggestions/recommendations
(and not, for example, orders). There are 3 correct answers.
(Encierra en un círculo las palabras que Juan utilizó en el diálogo para indicar que estaba dando sugerencias o
recomendaciones. Hay 3 respuestas correctas.)

Should Mountain Could Spectacular Clear Might

Exercise #3
Write the complete sentences that indicated suggestions from the dialogue in Exercise #1. Then,
change the recommendation for an original one, using the same verb for suggestions.
(Escribe las oraciones completas del diálogo del Ejercicio #1, mediante las cuales se expresaron sugerencias.
Luego, cambia la sugerencia por una creada por ti, utilizando el mismo verbo para dar sugerencias.)

1. JUAN’S SUGGESTION: _____________________________________________________________

YOUR RECOMMENDATION: _____________________________________________________________

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2. JUAN’S SUGGESTION: _____________________________________________________________

YOUR RECOMMENDATION: _____________________________________________________________

3. JUAN’S SUGGESTION: _____________________________________________________________

YOUR RECOMMENDATION: _____________________________________________________________

Exercise #4
Write 2 suggestions for each of the following problems using should, might or could.
(Escribe 2 sugerencias para cada uno de los siguientes problemas, utilizando should, might o could.)

Problem Suggestions

1)
Your brother wants to
learn to dance,
but he's shy. 2)

1)
Your grandmother has a
ghost in her house. 2)

Your friend wants to buy 1)

a new car, but he/she
doesn't have enough money. 2)

1)
Your teacher's computer
isn't working well.
It's very slow. 2)

Your sister has almost 1)

finished school, but she
doesn't know what kind 2)
of job she wants.

1)
Your best friend always
arrives late to class.
2)

Your friend forgot his 1)

girlfriend's birthday
yesterday. 2)

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1)
Your grandfather has a
terrible memory. He
always forgets things. 2)

1)
Your friend works very
hard but his salary is
not so good. 2)

Reading Practice: Tips for Traveling

Exercise #1
Which of the following are good ideas when traveling? Write a check (✓
✓) next to the ones you agree
with. There are no wrong or right answers. It’s just your opinion.
(¿Cuál de las siguientes son buenas ideas cuando se viaja? Escribe una marca de verificación (✓) al lado de las ideas
con las que estás de acuerdo. No hay respuestas incorrectas o correctas. Se trata de que des tu opinion.)

_____ You should visit the same place over and over again.

_____ The best way of traveling is doing it alone.

_____ You need a lot of money to travel.

_____ You must visit friends when you are traveling.

_____ You should eat different kinds of food when you travel.

Exercise #2
Write down 3 things that are important to you when traveling.
(Escribe 3 cosas que son importantes para ti cuando viajas.)

1) ___________________________________________________________________________________

2) ___________________________________________________________________________________

3) ___________________________________________________________________________________

Read the following text and complete the exercises below.

(Lee el siguiente texto y completa los ejercicios siguientes.)

(You can find the audio file for this reading here: [Link]/SEC3_AUDIO_02)

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Tips for Traveling

Welcome to my blog on traveling! Today, I want to share with you 5 tips for
traveling. These are all tips that I have gathered from my own experience
traveling around the world. I hope these tips are helpful for you in your own travels.
1) You should plan 70% of your trip and leave 30% of the trip unplanned.
Let spontaneity take control sometimes and you might be surprised!
’
2) You might consider visiting different places when you travel. This will allow
A blog with practical tips for you to learn new things all the time from different peoples and cultures.
and suggestions for
people who want 3) You could find a good friend to travel with you. Traveling with someone will
to travel
help you be able to talk about your experiences and adventures.
4) You should eat all kinds of food when traveling. Experiencing different kinds
of food will help you learn more about the culture of the place you are visiting.
5) You might consider meeting new people when traveling. Meeting
different people can help you gain a greater understanding of the culture.

Exercise #3
Read the text and choose the correct answer.
(Lee el texto y escoge la respuesta correcta.)

A) How many tips for traveling are shared in the text?

a) 2 b) 4 c) 5

B) What kind of text is the reading?

a) Blog b) Article c) Essay

C) Where has the author gathered these tips from?

a) From a magazine b) From personal experience c) From family experience

Exercise #4
Read the text and complete the following true or false exercise. Circle true or false. If the answer is
false, write the correct information.
(Lee el texto y encierra en un círculo true o false, de acuerdo a la información que se presenta. Si la respuesta es falsa,
escribe la información correcta.)

True or False? 80% of your trip should always be planned.

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True or False? You should leave 30% of your trip to be spontaneous.

_____________________________________________________________________.
True or False? You might consider visiting the same place over and over again.
_____________________________________________________________________.
True or False? It is important to avoid eating all kinds of food.
_____________________________________________________________________.
True or False? Try to avoid meeting new people when traveling.
_____________________________________________________________________.

Exercise #5
Read the text and answer the following questions.
(Lee el texto y responde las siguientes preguntas.)

A) Why should you allow for some spontaneity when traveling?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

B) Why should you consider visiting different places when traveling?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

C) What is one positive thing about traveling with someone?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

D) Why should you meet new people when traveling?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Exercise #6
Rank the tips from the blog from most important to least important based on your own opinions.
1 is most important, and 5 is least important. Mention why you think each tip is important.
(Ordena de acuerdo a su importancia los consejos del blog, con base en tu opinión, siendo el 1 el más importante y el 5
el menos importante. Indica por qué tu crees que cada consejo es importante.)

Rank Tip Your reason why you think the tip is important

Final Self-Assessment

Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.
(Completa la siguiente tabla con un emoticón, de acuerdo con lo que sabes ahora.)

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO
I can write an opinion using the following phrases: “I really think that”, “I
believe that”, “I’m sure that”, “In my opinion” and “I feel that”.
(Puedo dar una opinión por escrito utilizando las siguientes frases: “I really
think that”, “I believe that”, “I’m sure that”, “In my opinion” y “I feel that”. )

I can write at least 3 suggestions using should, might and could.

(Puedo escribir por lo menos 3 sugerencias utilizando should, might y could.)

I can answer questions to demonstrate specific understanding of a

written text about traveling.
(Puedo responder preguntas para demostrar comprensión de un texto escrito
sobre viajes.)

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Learning Portfolio

A friend from England is planning on visiting the Dominican Republic and would like to receive suggestions
from you. Write 5 suggestions for your friend. Make sure you include the vocabulary and grammar
practiced in this unit. You can also include some drawings or pictures of the situations/products.
(Un amigo de Inglaterra está planeando visitar la República Dominicana y le gustaría que tú le dieras algunas
sugerencias. Escribe 5 sugerencias para tu amigo. Asegúrate de incluir el vocabulario y la gramática que practicaste
en esta Unidad. También puedes incluir fotos o dibujos relacionados con tus sugerencias.)

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

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Unit Flashcards

You can use the following flashcards in different ways:

(Puedes utilizar las siguientes tarjetas de vocabulario de diferentes formas:)

 To test your memory: cut the cards and fold the words. Then, check if you remember them.
(Para poner a prueba tu memoria: Recorta las tarjetas y dobla hacia atrás las palabras. Entonces, verifica si las
recuerdas.)

 To play a matching game: cut the cards and the names. Then, match the correct ones.
(Para un juego de correspondencia: Recorta cada tarjeta por la línea punteada. Luego, empareja cada figura con
su nombre)

 To play a memory game: cut the cards with pictures and the cards with the names. Put them face-
down, and turn around 1 picture card and 1 name card at a time. If they match, you get a point!
(Para un juego de memoria: Recorta cada tarjeta. Coloca boca abajo, en dos grupos separados, las ilustraciones y
los nombres, y voltea una de cada grupo al mismo tiempo. Si hay correspondencia entre la ilustración y el nombre,
ganas un punto.)

 To practice online: go to the Internet and access [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_2 to study this

vocabulary.
(Para practicar en línea: En el Internet, entra al enlace [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_2 para estudiar este
vocabulario.)

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TRAVELING CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER

VIEW BEACH

MOUNTAIN MEETING NEW PEOPLE

BLOG MAGAZINE

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Answer Key

Learning New Vocabulary!

Exercise #1
Answers will vary according to students’ background knowledge.

Exercise #2
A) Questions B) Opinions C) Dreams

Exercise #3

A) In my opinion, mountains in Constanza are beautiful.

B) I’m sure that my friends and I will enjoy traveling to Haiti.

C) I feel that Santiago is a wonderful city to visit with your friends.

D) I really think that Santo Domingo has a lot of attractions to offer.

E) I believe that Latin America has many amazing places worth visiting.

Exercise #4
Answers will vary according to students’ opinions.

Practicing Grammar!
Exercise #1
Answers may vary, but some of the most important answers should include:
 I think you should…  You could go to…  You might want to visit…

Exercise #2
Should Could Might

Exercise #3
1. JUAN’S SUGGESTION: I think you should definitely consider going to the Dominican Republic on vacation.
2. JUAN’S SUGGESTION: You could go to Puerto Plata.
3. JUAN’S SUGGESTION: You might visit and hike Montaña Redonda.

The original suggestions will vary according to students’ knowledge and creativity.

Exercise #4
Answers will vary according to students’ opinions.

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Reading Practice: Tips for Traveling

Exercise #1
Answers will vary according to students’ opinions.

Exercise #2
Answers will vary according to students’ opinions.

Exercise #3
A) How many tips for traveling are shared in the text?
a) 2 b) 4 c) 5

B) What kind of text is the reading?

a) Blog b) Article c) Essay

C) Where has the author gathered these tips from?

a) From a magazine b) From personal experience c) From family experience

Exercise #4
True or False? 80% of your trip should always be planned.
70% of your trip should be planned.
True or False? You should leave 30% of your trip to be spontaneous.

True or False? You might consider visiting the same place over and over again.
You might consider visiting different places when traveling.

True or False? It is important to avoid eating all kinds of food.

You should eat all kind of food when traveling.

True or False? Try to avoid meeting new people when traveling.

You might consider meeting new people when traveling.

Exercise #5
A) Why should you allow for some spontaneity when traveling?
Because you might be surprised.
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It will allow for you to learn new things all the time from different people and cultures.
 True or False? You might consider visiting the same place over and over again.
You might consider visiting different places when traveling.

True or False? It is important to avoid eating all kinds of food.

You should eat all kind of food when traveling.

True or False? Try to avoid meeting new people when traveling.

Expressing opinions and suggestions
You might consider meeting new people when traveling.

Exercise #5
A) Why should you allow for some spontaneity when traveling?
Because you might be surprised.

B) Why should you consider visiting different places when traveling?

It will allow for you to learn new things all the time from different people and cultures.

C) What is one positive thing about traveling with someone?

Traveling with someone will help you be able to talk about your experiences and adventures.

D) Why should you meet new people when traveling?

Meeting different people can help you gain a greater understanding of the culture.

Exercise #6
Answers will vary from student to student.

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Making predictions

Making predictions Secondary School • 3rd Grade

Making predictions
(Hacer predicciones)

Pauta para la elaboración de la Situación de Aprendizaje:

Muy cerca de Año Nuevo, recibes un mensaje de voz en tu teléfono celular de un amigo angloparlante que te pregunta
por tu año. Además, te pide compartir algunos planes y vaticinios para el próximo año y para años venideros en el futuro
(con respecto a tu vida personal y profesional). Deberás usar lenguaje para hacer predicciones, y así compartir tus ideas.

Introduction to the Unit

Welcome to this new unit! This time, you will work with vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and writing
related to making predictions. In this sense, the focus will be on future technology. You will have an opportunity to
assess your knowledge before and after you complete this unit. Before starting with the exercises, use the flashcards
on page 14 to learn this unit’s vocabulary. You can also access [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_3 to study this unit’s
vocabulary and expressions. We hope you enjoy this learning experience!

Introducción a la Unidad
¡Bienvenido/a a esta nueva unidad! Esta vez, aprenderás sobre vocabulario, gramática, lectura y escritura relativas
a hacer predicciones. En ese sentido, se hará énfasis en el tema tecnología del futuro. Además, podrás evaluar tus
conocimientos antes y después de completar la unidad. Antes de hacer los ejercicios, utiliza las tarjetas que se
incluyen en la página 14, para aprender el vocabulario de esta unidad. También puedes ingresar al sitio
[Link]/SEC3_CARDS_3 para practicar el vocabulario y expresiones de esta unidad.
¡Esperamos que disfrutes esta experiencia de aprendizaje!

Initial Self-Assessment

Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.
(Completa la siguiente tabla con un emoticón, de acuerdo con tus conocimientos actuales.)

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO

I can identify and write 7-10 vocabulary words and phrases related to future
technology.

I can use “Will” and “Won’t” to make predictions about the future based on
my personal experiences or opinions.

I can complete sentences with predictions to demonstrate understanding of

information in a written text about future technology.

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Exercise #1
How do you think technology will be 10 years from now? Complete the mind map with drawings or
words/phrases that come to your mind when you think about the future of technology.

Future
technology

Exercise #2
Read the definitions for words related to future technology. Match the words to the definitions.

HOLOGRAM ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) 3D PRINTER BACK UP

SMART HOME SELF-DRIVING CAR NETWORK PHABLET

DOWNLOAD BROWSE

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1. ________________________ : a house equipped with lighting, electronic devices and/or

appliances that can be controlled remotely by phone or computer.

2. ________________________ : the ability of a computer or computer-controlled robot to do actions

commonly associated with intelligent beings.

3. ________________________ : a large smartphone with a 5” - 7” screen. It is very similar to a

tablet.

4. ________________________ : a machine that can create a physical object from a three-

dimensional digital model.

5. ________________________ : a vehicle that uses a combination of sensors, cameras, radar and

artificial intelligence (AI) to travel between destinations without a human operator.

6. ________________________ : a three-dimensional image that makes objects or people look like

they are solid and real.

7. ________________________ : a system of computers or other devices that are connected to

each other.

8. ________________________ : to copy or move information from one computer system to

another, typically using the Internet.

9. ________________________ : to look through a website or collection of data to find information.

10. ________________________ : to make a copy of information, data or files to protect them from
getting lost.

Exercise #3
Use the flashcards on page 14 to check your answers for Exercise #2. Then, cover one of the 10 words
in Exercise #2, read the definition and try to say the word without reading it. Uncover the word to
check. Repeat this procedure until you can remember all the words without reading them.

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Exercise #4
Complete the crossword puzzle.

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Exercise #5
Use ideas from the table below to practice the new words. You need to choose at least one option, but
you are free to choose as many as you want. Please use a separate piece of paper to write your answers
and attach it to this page.

HOLOGRAM ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) 3D PRINTER BACK UP

SMART HOME SELF-DRIVING CAR NETWORK PHABLET

DOWNLOAD BROWSE

WRITE SENTENCES CREATE A STORY COMIC STRIP ILLUSTRATIONS

Write one or two Write a story where Make a comic strip Draw a picture to
sentences for each you include all 10 where you include all show the meaning of
word. Include words. Make sure you 10 words. Use the each word. You can
information in your use the vocabulary vocabulary words in be as creative as you
sentences to clarify words in a logical a logical way want; just make sure
the meaning of way according to according to their that the meaning is
each word. their meaning. meaning. clear.

SORT IT! QUIZ COLLAGE DEFINITIONS

Order all 10 words Create a mini quiz for Create a collage Write your own
into categories. yourself or somebody with words, phrases definitions for each
Words can be else. Make sure you and images to show word. You can also
classified by use all 10 words in the meaning of all 10 include drawings and
meaning, spelling, your quiz. Please words. You can use examples.
pronunciation, letters, include the answer art supplies,
etc. Be creative with key. magazines or any
the categories! other materials.

GAME STUDENT CHOICE POEM SONG

Create a game to Create an activity to Write a poem that Write the lyrics of a
practice the show that you know has all 10 vocabulary song that includes all
meaning of all 10 the meaning of all 10 words. 10 words. You can
words. Make sure vocabulary words. also record yourself
you include the rules, singing it and send
the materials and the audio to your
instructions. teacher.

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Practicing Grammar!

Exercise #1
Mark and Lisa are making predictions about the future of technology. Which word(s) do they use
before verbs to talk about predictions? Circle the word(s) you think are used to make predictions.

I think that 10 years from now,

everyone will have a self-driving I think that there will be AI
car and a smart home. People will everywhere! People will be
use 3D printers to build houses. able to browse and download
Regular video calls won’t exist their memories into a robot.
because everyone will do Cell phones won’t exist
hologram calls. because everyone will have
What do you think? phablets.

Exercise #2
Did you circle “Will” and “Won’t”? Great job! These words are modal verbs used to talk about future
predictions. What is the difference between “Will” and “Won’t”? Where do they go in a sentence? Read
the dialogue above again to answer these questions:

What is the difference between “Will” and Won’t”?

We use “will”_______________________________________________________________________________.

We use “won’t”____________________________________________________________________________.

Where do they go in a sentence?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Keep in mind!

We use “Will” and “Won’t” to make future predictions based on our personal opinion or experiences.
“Will” is used in affirmative sentences and “Won’t” (= will not) in negative sentences.

“Will” and “Won’t” go after the subject and before a verb. For example:

People will use 3D printers.

Subject: Who/What Verb: action or state

Exercise #3
Complete the passage with “Will” or “Won’t”.

Ten years from now technology 1__________ be much more advanced than nowadays. We 2__________ live in
regular houses anymore, we 3__________ live in smart homes. All our appliances and electronics 4__________ be
connected to the same network and we 5__________ be able to control everything from our computers or phablets.
People 6__________ need to remember things because they 7__________ be able to download and back up all of
their memories into their computers or cell phones. There 8__________ be any car accidents because everyone
9
__________ have a self-driving car. These cars 10__________ be controlled by extremely safe artificial intelligence.

Exercise #4
Use “Will” and “Won’t” to write your predictions for the following items of technology. Write 2-3
predictions for each item.

Technology Your prediction

HOLOGRAMS

CELL PHONES

3D PRINTERS

THE INTERNET

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Reading Practice: The Future of Technology

Exercise #1
How do you think life in the future will be? Make a mini collage with pictures, words and phrases that
represent your predictions for the future.

Exercise #2
Briefly answer these questions with your predictions about future technology.

1. How do you think technology will change the way people learn?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What technological advancements will there be regarding construction and housing?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

3. How will future technology change communication?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What changes will there be regarding transportation?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Exercise #3
Read the text and put a check ( ) next to the ideas about future technology that are mentioned.
In the text, there is general information about the future of technology related to…:

Remembering
Building Housing information

Communication The Internet Driving

(You can find the audio file for this reading here: [Link]/SEC3_AUDIO_03)

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Exercise #4
Read the text from Exercise #3 again and write numbers 1-4 according to the order the information
appears in the text. For example, write #1 next to the piece of information that is mentioned first; write
#2 next to the piece of information that is mentioned second and so on.

Remembering
Housing Driving Communication
information

# ____ # ____ # ____ # ____

Exercise #5
Read the text from Exercise #3 one more time and complete Melissa’s predictions.

10 years from now:

1. You won’t need to write things down to remember because _______________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Everyone will live in a smart home and so they will be able to _______________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

3. You will be able to communicate with your family and friends through ______________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

4. There won’t be any more car accidents because __________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Exercise #6
What is your opinion about Melissa’s predictions? Write a response to her post to tell her what you
think about her predictions. Write at least 2 lines.

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Final Self-Assessment

Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.
(Completa la siguiente tabla con un emoticón, de acuerdo con lo que sabes ahora.)

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO

I can identify and write 7-10 vocabulary words and phrases related to future
technology.

I can use “Will” and “Won’t” to make predictions about the future based on
my personal experiences or opinions.

I can complete sentences with predictions to demonstrate understanding of

information in a written text about future technology.

Learning Portfolio

Write a post with your predictions about the future of technology. Include 6-8 predictions of future
technology and the way you think it is going to change the world. Use the following to brainstorm ideas
for your post. Write some notes about your predictions for at least 6 of these:

Information Housing The Internet Transportation

_____________________ ____________________ _____________________ __________________

_____________________ ____________________ _____________________ __________________
_____________________ ____________________ _____________________ __________________
_____________________ ____________________ _____________________ __________________

Artificial Intelligence Communication Construction Other

_____________________ ____________________ _____________________ __________________

_____________________ ____________________ _____________________ __________________
_____________________ ____________________ _____________________ __________________
_____________________ ____________________ _____________________ __________________

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___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

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Unit Flashcards

You can use the following flashcards in different ways:

(Puedes utilizar las siguientes tarjetas de vocabulario de diferentes formas:)

 To test your memory: cut the cards and fold the words. Then, check if you remember them.
(Para poner a prueba tu memoria: Recorta las tarjetas y dobla hacia atrás las palabras. Entonces, verifica si las
recuerdas.)

 To play a matching game: cut the cards and the names. Then, match the correct ones.
(Para un juego de correspondencia: Recorta cada tarjeta por la línea punteada. Luego, empareja cada figura con
su nombre)

 To play a memory game: cut the cards with pictures and the cards with the names. Put them face-
down, and turn around 1 picture card and 1 name card at a time. If they match, you get a point!
(Para un juego de memoria: Recorta cada tarjeta. Coloca boca abajo, en dos grupos separados, las ilustraciones y
los nombres, y voltea una de cada grupo al mismo tiempo. Si hay correspondencia entre la ilustración y el nombre,
ganas un punto.)

 To practice online: go to the Internet and access [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_3 to study this

vocabulary.
(Para practicar en línea: En el Internet, entra al enlace [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_3 para estudiar este
vocabulario.)

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HOLOGRAM SMART HOME

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SELF-DRIVING CAR

DOWNLOAD BROWSE

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Answer Key

Learning New Vocabulary!

Exercise #1
This exercise is meant to activate students’ prior knowledge of the topic and vocabulary of this unit. Don’t worry
about spelling or grammar at this point. The idea is for you to see what students know before they learn the
vocabulary for this unit.

Exercise #2
1. Smart home 4. 3D printer 7. Network 10. Back up
2. Artificial Intelligence 5. Self-driving car 8. Download
3. Phablet 6. Hologram 9. Browse

Exercise #3
Students complete this exercise individually.

Exercise #4
DOWN (vertical)
1. PHABLET 2. SMARTHOME 3. SELF DRIVING CAR 5. BACKUP 6. HOLOGRAM 9. NETWORK

ACROSS (horizontal)
4. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 5. BROWSE 7. DOWNLOAD 8. 3D PRINTER

Exercise #5
Answers will vary according to what students choose from the table. Whatever they choose, please make sure
that the spelling and meaning of the vocabulary words from this unit are correct.

Practicing Grammar!
Exercise #1
This exercise is meant to activate students’ prior knowledge of and direct their attention to the grammar
structure for this unit. Students are expected to circle the following words but if they don’t, it’s ok.
• Mark’s speech bubble (left): will (have), will (use), won’t (exist), will (do).

• Lisa’s speech bubble (right): will (be), will (be), won’t (exist), will (have).

Exercise #2
Answers will vary according to students’ background knowledge and their ability to express their ideas in writing
form. Some answers might include the following:

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Exercise #3
1. will (be much more…) 4. will (be connected…) 7. will (be able to…) 10. will (be controlled…)
2. won’t (live in regular…) 5. will (be able to…) 8. won’t (be any car…)
3. will (live in smart…) 6. won’t (need to…) 9. will (have a…)

Exercise #4
Answers will vary according to students’ predictions. Just make sure they use “will” and “won’t” accurately.
Some examples they write might include:

Technology Your prediction

People will use holograms calls for work. Regular video calls won’t exist anymore.
HOLOGRAMS Everyone will have a phone that can make hologram calls.

CELL PHONES Cell phones won’t exist anymore. People will use phablets instead of cell phones.

Every construction company will have a 3D printer. People won’t have regular
3D PRINTERS printers at home anymore. People will use 3D printers to print food.

THE INTERNET The internet won’t be slow anywhere. It will be free for everyone.

Reading Practice: The Future of Technology

Exercise #1
Answers will vary according to students’ predictions and creativity. This activity is meant to activate students’
prior knowledge of the topic of the reading. There is no right or wrong answer.

Exercise #2
Answers may vary according to students’ predictions. Some examples might include:

1. How do you think technology will change the way people learn?

People won’t need to remember information. They will be able to store their memories in a computer.
____________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What technological advancements will there be regarding construction and housing?

They will use 3D printers to build houses. People will have smart homes with advance technology.
____________________________________________________________________________________________

3. How will future technology change communication?

People will use holograms and phablets to communicate with their family and friends.
____________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What changes will there be regarding transportation ?

There will be self-driving cars, trains and metros. Some cars will be able to fly.
___________________________________________________________________________________

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Exercise #3

Exercise #4

Exercise #5
Answers will vary according to students’ ability to paraphrase information from the text. It’s OK if they make some
mistakes. Please just make sure they use the vocabulary and grammar from this unit accurately. Some asnwers
they write might include:

there will be devices to download and

1. You won’t need to write things down to remember because _______________________________

back up your memories.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

control all of their appliances and

2. Everyone will live in a smart home and so they will be able to _______________________________

devices even when they are not at home.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

hologram calls.
3. You will be able to communicate with your family and friends through ______________________

People will be able to see and talk to their family and friends through a 3D image.
____________________________________________________________________________________________

Artificial Intelligence will control vehicles.

4. There won’t be any more car accidents because __________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________
All vehicles will be controlled by the safest technology.

Exercise #6
Answers will vary according to students’ opinion about the post. Please just make sure that the vocabulary and
grammar from this unit are accurate.

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Telling stories and sequencing events

Secondary School • 3rd Grade
Telling stories and sequencing events
(Narrar historias y secuenciar eventos)

Pauta para la elaboración de la Situación de Aprendizaje:

Un gran amigo angloparlante te recibe en su país. Al conversar durante la primera noche de tu estadía, te pregunta cómo
estuvo el viaje. Tienes una pequeña historia interesante sobre algo que ocurrió de camino allí, y decides contarle.
Tendrás que usar lenguaje para secuenciar eventos y narrar una historia de manera clara y sencilla

Introduction to the Unit

Welcome to this new unit! This time, you will work with vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and writing
related to telling stories and sequencing events. In this sense, the focus will be on stories about a trip. You will have
an opportunity to assess your knowledge before and after you complete this unit. Before starting with the exercises,
use the flashcards on page 14 to learn this unit’s vocabulary. You can also access [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_4
to study this unit’s vocabulary and expressions. We hope you enjoy this learning experience!

Introducción a la Unidad
¡Bienvenido/a a esta nueva unidad! Esta vez, aprenderás sobre vocabulario, gramática, lectura y escritura relativas
a narrar historias y secuenciar eventos. En ese sentido, se hará énfasis en el tema historias a cerca de un viaje.
Además, podrás evaluar tus conocimientos antes y después de completar la unidad. Antes de hacer los ejercicios,
utiliza las tarjetas que se incluyen en la página 14, para aprender el vocabulario de esta unidad. También puedes
ingresar al sitio [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_4 para practicar el vocabulario y expresiones de esta unidad.
¡Esperamos que disfrutes esta experiencia de aprendizaje!

Initial Self-Assessment

Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.
(Completa la siguiente tabla con un emoticón, de acuerdo con tus conocimientos actuales.)

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO

I can identify and write 7-9 vocabulary words and phrases related to
traveling.

I can use regular and irregular verbs in the past to talk about events in a
story about a trip.

I can answer multiple-choice questions to demonstrate understanding of

information in a written text about “the best trip of my life”.

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Learning New Vocabulary!

Exercise #1
What do you do before, during and after a trip? Read the words and phrases related to traveling and
think about what they mean. Put a check next to the ones you know.

Arrange transportation
Plan your itinerary Pack your bags
and accommodation

Travel Arrive to your Do fun activities, visit

destination places and people.

Get ready to go back Arrive home Unpack your bags

Exercise #2
Use the vocabulary words and phrases in the boxes of Exercise #1 to complete the definitions below.
The first one is an example.

1. When you pack your bags_______, you put your clothes, shoes and objects you will need for a trip inside
a backpack, a suitcase or a gab.

2. When you _____________________________, you go to another place, which is usually outside your town
or city. For example, you can go from your house to a hotel in another city. You usually do it in a car, bus or
airplane. Some adventurous people also do this on a motorcycle or even a bike.

3. When you _____________________________, you think about and how you are going to travel and where
you are going to stay. You usually make phone calls and search on the internet to make reservations.

4. When you _____________________________, you prepare everything to go back to your house. You make
sure not to forget anything at the hotel or the place where you stayed.

5. When you ____________________________, you get to the place (city, town, hotel) where you are going.

6. When you ____________________________, you enjoy your time on the trip by doing different actions for
entertainment, like go to the beach, go hiking or visit beautiful places. You can also visit people you know that
live in the place where you are.

7. When you ____________________________, you return to your house after your trip.

8. When you ____________________________, you think about and plan your trip: where you want to go,
how many days you are going stay there, who you are going to travel with, where you are going to stay and
what you are going to do each day.

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9. When you ____________________________, you get your clothes, shoes and objects you took on your
trip out of your bags. You usually wash them and put them back where they belong in your house.

Exercise #3
Use the flashcards to check your answers. Then, cover a word from the list above, read the definition
and try to call out the word without reading it. Uncover the word to check. Repeat this procedure until
you can call out all the words without reading them.

Exercise #4
Classify the vocabulary words and phrases in Exercise #1 according to what you do BEFORE, DURING,
and AFTER a trip. Some of them can be used more than once. You can add drawings.

Before During After

Exercise #5
Use ideas the following choice board to practice the new words and phrases. You need to choose at
least one option but you are free to choose as many as you want. Please use a separate piece of paper
to record your answers and attach it to this page. If you have used this chart before, please make sure
you choose a new option for this activity.

Plan your itinerary ▪ Pack your bags ▪ Arrange transportation and accommodation

Do fun activities, visit places and people ▪ Arrive to your destination ▪ Travel

Arrive home ▪ Unpack your bags ▪ Get ready to go back

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sequencing events events

WRITE SENTENCES CREATE A STORY COMIC STRIP ILLUSTRATIONS

Write one or two Write a story where Make a comic strip Draw a picture to
sentences for each you include all 10 where you include all show the meaning of
word. Include words. Make sure you 10 words. Use the each word. You can
information in your use the vocabulary vocabulary words in be as creative as you
sentences to clarify words in a logical a logical way want; just make sure
the meaning of way according to according to their that the meaning is
each word. their meaning. meaning. clear.

SORT IT! QUIZ COLLAGE DEFINITIONS

Order all 10 words Create a mini quiz for Create a collage Write your own
into categories. yourself or somebody with words, phrases definitions for each
Words can be else. Make sure you and images to show word. You can also
classified by use all 10 words in the meaning of all 10 include drawings and
meaning, spelling, your quiz. Please words. You can use examples.
pronunciation, letters, include the answer art supplies,
etc. Be creative with key. magazines or any
the categories! other materials.

GAME STUDENT CHOICE POEM SONG

Create a game to Create an activity to Write a poem that Write the lyrics of a
practice the show that you know has all 10 vocabulary song that includes all
meaning of all 10 the meaning of all 10 words. 10 words. You can
words. Make sure vocabulary words. also record yourself
you include the rules, singing it and send
the materials and the audio to your
instructions. teacher.

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Practicing Grammar!
Exercise #1
Read the story about my last trip to Santo Domingo. Pay attention to the highlighted actions and what
happens to them when telling a story in the past. What do you notice about these actions?

I last went to Santo Domingo in 2017. First, I planned my

itinerary with my friend. We decided to stay there for a week.
Then, we arranged transportation and accommodation. We
booked a flight from Costa Rica to Santo and booked a hotel
in La Zona Colonial. Before we traveled, we packed our bags.
The day we traveled we were super excited! When we arrived
to our destination, Santo Domingo, we went to the hotel by
taxi. We unpacked our bags and started the adventure. We
visited many beautiful places, like the Zona Colonial, the Malecon and many others. We did
fun activities during the day and night! After a week of fun, we got ready to go back home.
We packed our bags again and traveled back to Costa Rica. When we arrived home, we
unpacked our bags and remembered all the fun things we did in our trip to Santo Domingo.

Exercise #2
What did you notice about the actions “plan”, “arrange”, “travel”, “arrive”, “pack”, “unpack”, “visit”, “do”
and “get” when they are in the past? Complete the following rules by looking at the examples in the
story above. The first one is an example.

1. For the action ____plan _ , you double the last consonant and add “ed”. For example, I PLANNED

my itinerary with a friend” .

2. For actions like ________________, ________________, ________________ ,________________,

________________, and ________________ , you add “ed” at the end. For example, _______________

____________________________________________________________________________________.

3. Actions like ________________ and ________________, change when they are in the past. For

example, _____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________.

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Keep in mind!

Verbs or actions in the past can be regular or irregular. They are regular when you add “ed” at the
end. They are irregular when they change their form.

Regular Irregular
Visit Visited Do Did
Travel Traveled Get Got

What other regular and irregular verbs/actions can you find in the story in exercise 1? Highlight or
circle the regular verbs with one color and the irregular ones with a different color.

Exercise #3
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the past simple of the verb/action in brackets. Then, write
numbers 1-7 to order the events in the story.

A. After that, we ___________________ (arrange) transportation and accommodation. We decided to

travel by ferry and to rent a house on the beach.

B. We ___________________ (travel) very early on a Sunday morning. I loved the ferry ride! It was my
favorite part of the trip. We _____________ (arrive) to Puerto Rico after 13 hours traveling.

C. Then, we selected the clothes and shoes we wanted to bring and ___________________ (pack) our
bags. We brought many big bags with us!

D. My family and I went to Puerto Rico for our vacations last year. First, we ___________________ (plan)
our itinerary by deciding where and when to go and how long to stay in that place.

E. After a week of fun, we ___________________ (arrive) to our house and ___________________

(unpack) our bags. It was my favorite vacation with my family!

F. During our stay, we ___________________ (visit) many beautiful beaches and places to relax. We also
___________________ (do) fun activities, like surfing, snorkeling and kayaking.

G. On our last day, we ___________________ (get) ready to go back to Santo Domingo. We bought
souvenirs and organized our clothes and shoes.

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Exercise #4
Write the events of your favorite trip. Make sure you include information about when, where and
how you went there, who you went with, where you stayed, and what you did. Also, make sure the
events are in order.

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reading Practice: Best Trip of My Life!

Exercise #1
Which trip was or would be the best trip of your life? Complete the chart with information of the best
trip of your life.

Where you went/would Where you stayed/would Who you traveled/would What you did/would like
like to go like to stay like to travel with to do there

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Exercise #2
The following words will appear in a text you are going to read. Match the words to the pictures.

Beach • People • Buildings • Food • Plane tickets

___________________________ ______________________________ _____________________________

_____________________________ ______________________________

Exercise #3
Quiz yourself to remember the words. Cover one of the pictures and the word, and say it out loud.
Then, check if your answer was correct.

Exercise #4
Read the text below to mark whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)

_________ 1. Lorena visited the Dominican Republic for the best trip of her life.

_________ 2. She traveled with her family.

_________ 3. They spend three weeks in Santo Domingo.

_________ 4. She liked all the places she visited.

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Exercise #5
Read the text again and order the events in Lorena’s traveling story. Write numbers 1-6 in the boxes.

They got plane tickets and arranged where to stay.

They arrived to the Dominican Republic on a Sunday.

Lorena and her friends decided to travel to the Dominican Republic.

They visited different interesting places and did fun activities.

They prepared to go back home.

They packed their bags together.

Exercise #6
Read the text once again and answer the multiple-choice questions.

1. Which of the following did Lorena like before traveling to the Dominican Republic? Circle all that apply.

A B C D

2. How did Lorena and her friends travel to the Dominican Republic? Circle the correct picture.

A B C D

3. How long did Lorena and her friends stay there?

AA weeks B 5 weeks C 1 week DD. 2 weeks

4. How many places did they visit?

AA Five B Two C One D

D. Three

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5. Which of the following activities did they do? Circle the correct pictures.

A B C D

Exercise #7
Imagine you have a conversation with Lorena after her trip. What would like to say to her? What
would you ask her? Write a dialogue between you and Lorena where you find out more about her
experience in the Dominican Republic.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Final Self-Assessment

Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.
(Completa la siguiente tabla con un emoticón, de acuerdo con lo que sabes ahora.)

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO

I can identify and write 7-9 vocabulary words and phrases related to
traveling.

I can use regular and irregular verbs in the past to talk about events in a
story about a trip.

I can answer multiple-choice questions to demonstrate understanding of

information in a written text about “the best trip of my life”.

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Learning Portfolio

Write a post about the best trip of your life in the traveler’s blog. If you haven’t had the best trip of your
life yet, imagine how that trip would. Make sure to give information about planning your itinerary,
arranging transportation and accommodation, packing, arriving to your destination, doing activities
and visiting places, getting ready to go back home and arriving home. You can include drawings.

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Unit Flashcards
You can use the following flashcards in different ways:
(Puedes utilizar las siguientes tarjetas de vocabulario de diferentes formas:)

 To test your memory: cut the cards and fold the words. Then, check if you remember them.
(Para poner a prueba tu memoria: Recorta las tarjetas y dobla hacia atrás las palabras. Entonces, verifica si las
recuerdas.)

 To play a matching game: cut the cards and the names. Then, match the correct ones.
(Para un juego de correspondencia: Recorta cada tarjeta por la línea punteada. Luego, empareja cada figura con
su nombre)

 To play a memory game: cut the cards with pictures and the cards with the names. Put them face-
down, and turn around 1 picture card and 1 name card at a time. If they match, you get a point!
(Para un juego de memoria: Recorta cada tarjeta. Coloca boca abajo, en dos grupos separados, las ilustraciones y
los nombres, y voltea una de cada grupo al mismo tiempo. Si hay correspondencia entre la ilustración y el nombre,
ganas un punto.)

 To practice online: go to the Internet and access [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_4 to study this

vocabulary.
(Para practicar en línea: En el Internet, entra al enlace [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_4 para estudiar este
vocabulario.)

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PLAN YOUR ITINERARY PACK YOUR BAGS

ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION
AND ACCOMMODATION TRAVEL

ARRIVE TO YOUR
DESTINATION GET READY TO GO BACK

ARRIVE HOME UNPACK YOUR BAGS

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Answer Key

Learning New Vocabulary!

Exercise #1
Answers will vary according to students’ background knowledge.

Exercise #2
1. pack your bags 5. arrive to your destination 8. plan your itinerary
2. travel 6. do fun activities, visit places and people 9. unpack your bag
3. arrange transportation and accommodation
4. get ready to go back 7. arrive home

Exercise #3
Students complete this exercise individually.

Exercise #4
Some phrases and words can be repeated, but the answers should like similar to the ones below.
BEFORE: plan your itinerary ▪ pack your bags ▪ arrange transportation and accommodation
DURING: travel ▪ arrive to your destination ▪ do fun activities ▪ visit places and people, get ready to go back
AFTER: arrive home ▪ unpack your bags

Exercise #5
Answers will vary according to what students choose from the table. Whatever they choose, please make sure
that the spelling and meaning of the vocabulary words from this unit are correct.

Practicing Grammar!
Exercise #1
This exercise is meant to activate students’ prior knowledge of and direct their attention to the grammar point
for this unit. Some answers might include that some verbs finish in “-ED”, and some verbs change.

Exercise #2
2. For actions like arrange, travel, arrive, pack, visit, and unpack, you add “ed” at the end. For example, [students
write some of the examples from the text with those verbs.]
3. For actions like do and get, you change the word when they are in past. For example, [students write some of
the examples from the text with those verbs.]

Exercise #3
2 A. arranged 1 D. planned 6 G. got
4 B. traveled, arrived 7 E. arrived, unpacked
3 C. packed 5 F. visited, did

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Some phrases and words can be repeated, but the answers should like similar to the ones below.
BEFORE: plan your itinerary ▪ pack your bags ▪ arrange transportation and accommodation
DURING: travel ▪ arrive to your destination ▪ do fun activities ▪ visit places and people, get ready to go back
AFTER: arrive home ▪ unpack your bags

Exercise #5
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Answers will vary according to what students choose from the table. Whatever they choose, please make sure
that the spelling and meaning of the vocabulary words from this unit are correct.

Practicing Grammar!
Exercise #1
This exercise is meant to activate students’ prior knowledge of and direct their attention to the grammar point
for this unit. Some answers might include that some verbs finish in “-ED”, and some verbs change.

Exercise #2
2. For actions like arrange, travel, arrive, pack, visit, and unpack, you add “ed” at the end. For example, [students
write some of the examples from the text with those verbs.]
3. For actions like do and get, you change the word when they are in past. For example, [students write some of
the examples from the text with those verbs.]

Exercise #3
2 A. arranged 1 D. planned 6 G. got
4 B. traveled, arrived 7 E. arrived, unpacked
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Exercise #4
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Answers will vary according to students’ ideas and experiences. Please make sure they use the correct form of
the past simple of the verbs they studied in this unit.

Reading Practice: Best Trip of my Life!

Exercise #1
Answers will vary according to students’ background knowledge. Because this activity is meant to activate
students’ prior knowledge of the topic of the reading, there are no right or wrong answers.

Exercise #2

Exercise #3
1. True 2. False 3. False 4. True

Exercise #4

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1. True 2. False 3. False 4. True

Exercise #4

Exercise #5
1. A, C, D 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B, D

Exercise # 6
Answers will vary according to students’ creativity and curiosity. Please just make sure that the vocabulary and
grammar from this unit are accurate.

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Making announcements and giving news

Secondary School • 3rd Grade
Making announcements and giving news
(Hacer anuncios y dar noticias)

Posible situación en la que se puede utilizar lo aprendido:

Estás organizando un viaje por un fin de semana para un pequeño grupo de personas angloparlantes. Luego de averiguar
detalles como precios del transporte, tarifas de estadía, disponibilidad de atracciones, entre otros, decides explicarles cuáles
son las posibilidades. Para hacer esto, necesitarás lenguaje para dar anuncios y noticias de forma sencilla.

Introduction to the Unit

Welcome to this new unit! This time, you will work with vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and writing
related to making announcements and giving news. In this sense, the focus will be on positive and negative events.
You will have an opportunity to assess your knowledge before and after you complete this unit. Before starting with
the exercises, use the flashcards on page 11 to learn this unit’s vocabulary. You can also access
[Link]/SEC3_CARDS_5 to study this unit’s vocabulary and expressions.
We hope you enjoy this learning experience!

Introducción a la Unidad

¡Bienvenido/a a esta nueva unidad! Esta vez, aprenderás sobre vocabulario, gramática, lectura y escritura relativas
a hacer anuncios y dar noticias. En ese sentido, se hará énfasis en el tema de eventos positivos y negativos. Además,
podrás evaluar tus conocimientos antes y después de completar la unidad. Antes de hacer los ejercicios, utiliza las
tarjetas que se incluyen en la página 11, para aprender el vocabulario de esta unidad. También puedes ingresar al
sitio [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_5 para practicar el vocabulario y expresiones de esta unidad.
¡Esperamos que disfrutes esta experiencia de aprendizaje!

Initial Self-Assessment
Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.
(Completa la siguiente tabla con un emoticón, de acuerdo con tus conocimientos actuales.)

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO

I can write sentences using at least 5 expressions to signal time frames,

such as “next Saturday”, “last week”, “on Monday”, “in April”, etc.

I can write at least 3 sentences using “there + verb ‘to be’”.

I can answer questions to demonstrate specific understanding of a

written text about a short news report.

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Practicing Grammar!
Exercise #1
Look at the following pictures. What do you see? Then, write one of the words or phrases in the box
under one of the pictures.

A B C D E

a book fair • a quiz • a music festival • a storm • a conference

Exercise #2
Read the following concepts and ideas. What event from Exercise #1 do you think they are probably
connected to? Write the event next to each concept. Sometimes, more than one answer is possible.

▪ intense rain: ________________________________ ▪ special discounts: _____________________________

▪ a moment for questions: _______________________ ▪ thunders: ___________________________________

▪ many bands and singers: ______________________ ▪ free pens and pencils: _________________________

▪ games and activities: _________________________ ▪ normal classes later: __________________________

Exercise #3
Read the following 3 comics. Underline the expression(s) that repeat in the 3 situations when people
are making announcements.

Hey Carlos! On Friday But this week there are free Come to the party Carlos!
there will be a movies at the National Theater! There is only 1 Christmas
Christmas party here party every year!
at the company!

There will be Hmm… a difficult

cake and coffee! Last year there was
decision!
a music band!

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Exercise #4
Complete the expressions with the information from the comic:

• There _________________ a Christmas party. There _________________ cake and coffee.

• There _________________ free movies at the National Theater.

• There _________________ only 1 Christmas party every year.

• There _________________ a music band last year.

Keep in mind!

We use there + verb to be to talk about the existence of something or someone.

This grammar structure is especially important when we give news and announcements.
For example, “There was a big storm here in 2010” or “There will be a conference on Monday.”)

To form the Present Simple, we use “There is” for singular nouns, and “There are” for plural nouns.
For example, “There is a book fair in Azua right now” or “There are two festivals this month”.

To form the Past Simple, we use “There was” for singular nouns, and “There were” for plural nouns.
For example, “There was a book fair in March” or “There were two festivals last month”.

To form the Future Simple, we use “There will be” for singular and plural nouns.
For example, “There will be a book fair next week” or “There will be two festivals on June 25th”.

Exercise #5
Read the sentences. What option best completes each sentence? Circle only one option in each case.

1. Next year there ___________ a fantastic graduation party for us! a) is b) were c) will be

2. There __________ a hurricane passing over Central America now. a) was b) will be c) is

3. Last week there __________ a special conference for nurses. a) will be b) was c) are

4. There __________ 2 national baseball tournaments right now. a) were b) are c) was

5. There __________ some famous people at the concert 2 years ago. a) are b) is c) were

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Learning New Vocabulary!

Exercise #1
Look at the table below. Start with the PRESENT column, and then look at the PAST and FUTURE.
Complete the blanks with the correct time expression from the box at the bottom of the page.

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

______________ was Thursday imagine TODAY is Friday ____________ will be Saturday

that was __________________ imagine THIS WEEK that will be ________________

______________________ ______________________
imagine THIS MONTH
was October is November will be December

_______________ was 2020 Imagine THIS YEAR is 2021 _______________ will be 2022

________________ … … 1994 …February …2012 …August

________________ … … Friday …May 1st …Sunday …December 24th

next week • last month • in • yesterday • last week

tomorrow • next year • on • last year • next month

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Exercise #2
Underline the option that correctly completes each sentence. The first one is an example.

A. Today is Wednesday. Yesterday was / Tomorrow will be Tuesday.

B. This month is July. Last month was / Next month will be August.

C. This year is 2014. Last year was / Next year will be 2013.

D. Yesterday was Sunday. Today is / Tomorrow will be Monday.

E. I traveled by airplane for the first time in / on 2005.

F. I went to the eye doctor in / on Tuesday.

G. I was born in Espaillat in / on April 18th.

Exercise #3
Read the following sentences. All of them have incorrect words! Re-write each sentence using the
correct time expression.

1. The last year I played baseball at my school. _____________________________________________

2. I will visit my family in Miami on 2024. _____________________________________________

3. In the tomorrow I will have an English test. _____________________________________________

4. My mom bought a new sofa on last week. _____________________________________________

Exercise #4
Take a look at the different calendars of events. Write sentences using “there + verb to be” and an
appropriate time expression.

NOW NOW
July August September Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

• __________________________________________________. • __________________________________________________.

• __________________________________________________. • __________________________________________________.

• __________________________________________________. • __________________________________________________.

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Reading Practice: Short Local News

Exercise #1
Read the following announcements. What events sound more fun in your opinion? Rank them 1-6 from
the most interesting to the most boring.

There will be a job fair next There is a theater festival

# month! You can get info # this week. You can see
about different companies. plays and movies for free!

Last week there was a small There are some great

# balada concert at the part. # discounts at the video
Tomorrow it will repeat! game store in my town!

There will be a local art There were 10 conferences

# exhibition on Sunday. You # about dinosaurs last year.
can buy amazing paintings! This year they will return!

Exercise #2
Draw yourself announcing an event that you think is very interesting. Also, mention 1-2 things you can
do during this event.

Read the following text and complete the exercises below.

(You can find the audio file for this reading here: [Link]/SEC3_AUDIO_05)

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Good morning everyone! This is Carlos Machado with national and international news
for you. It is a sunny day here in Santiago de los Caballeros! In different places around
the Dominican Republic, there will be Family Festivals in the month of July. Here in
Santiago, there were games and activities for children last year – and this year, there
will be a music festival for everyone! You are invited to Cibao Stadium on July 25th-26th.
In San Pedro de Macorís there was a photography
competition last year. This time, there will be a pet
exhibition and a big market of used magazines and
books. Please come to Tetelo Vargas Stadium on July
18th. There is a national website for the Family
Festival, where you can find more information…

Exercise #3
Read the text and answer the following questions.

1) What is the name of the speaker?

2) Where is the speaker in this moment probably?

3) What is the intention of the speaker?

a. Inform about a technology fair in a specific city.
b. Give information about events and activities in different places.
c. Convince people to buy a product for teachers and students.

Exercise #4
Read the text and look at the following pictures. In what order does the information appear in the
text? Write 1-5 – and be careful, there is 1 extra picture you will not need.

#a a #a a #a a #a a #a a #a a

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Exercise #5
Read the text and answer the following questions.

1. What is the name of the big event in the Dominican Republic?

__________________________________________________________________________________________.
2. What month will this event happen?
__________________________________________________________________________________________.
3. What are 2 cities mentioned in the text?
__________________________________________________________________________________________.
4. What are 2 specific places where this event will happen?
__________________________________________________________________________________________.
5. What are 2 activities from last year?
__________________________________________________________________________________________.
6. What are 2 activities from this year?
__________________________________________________________________________________________.

Exercise #6
Continue the message from the text with 1 more city, the activities, place and dates with original
information using your imagination.

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Final Self-Assessment

Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.
(Completa la siguiente tabla con un emoticón, de acuerdo con lo que sabes ahora.)

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO

I can write sentences using at least 5 expressions to signal time frames,

such as “next Saturday”, “last week”, “on Monday”, “in April”, etc.

I can write at least 3 sentences using “there + verb ‘to be’”.

I can answer questions to demonstrate specific understanding of a

written text about a short news report.

Learning Portfolio
You and your family are organizing a fundraiser (an activity to collect money for a good cause). You decide
what type of event you are doing! Write an invitation where you explain the event, the activities, the
place and the time. Remember to use sentences with ‘there’ + verb to be, and time expressions. You can
include pictures and drawings to make this invitation more interesting.

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

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Unit Flashcards

You can use the following flashcards in different ways:

(Puedes utilizar las siguientes tarjetas de vocabulario de diferentes formas:)

 To test your memory: cut the cards and fold the words. Then, check if you remember them.
(Para poner a prueba tu memoria: Recorta las tarjetas y dobla hacia atrás las palabras. Entonces, verifica si las
recuerdas.)

 To play a matching game: cut the cards and the names. Then, match the correct ones.
(Para un juego de correspondencia: Recorta cada tarjeta por la línea punteada. Luego, empareja cada figura con
su nombre)

 To play a memory game: cut the cards with pictures and the cards with the names. Put them face-
down, and turn around 1 picture card and 1 name card at a time. If they match, you get a point!
(Para un juego de memoria: Recorta cada tarjeta. Coloca boca abajo, en dos grupos separados, las ilustraciones y
los nombres, y voltea una de cada grupo al mismo tiempo. Si hay correspondencia entre la ilustración y el nombre,
ganas un punto.)

 To practice online: go to the Internet and access [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_5 to study this

vocabulary.
(Para practicar en línea: En el Internet, entra al enlace [Link]/SEC3_CARDS_5 para estudiar este
vocabulario.)

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CONFERENCE BOOK FAIR

FESTIVAL QUIZ

STORM DISCOUNT

EXHIBITION TOURNAMENT

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Answer Key

Practicing Grammar!
Exercise #1
A. a quiz B. a conference C. a storm D. a book fair E. a music festival

Exercise #2
Answers may vary according to students’ opinions and background knowledge, but some options might include:
▪ intense rain: a storm ▪ special discounts: a book fair
▪ a moment for questions: a quiz / a conference ▪ thunders: a storm
▪ many bands and singers: a music festival ▪ free pens and pencils: a book fair / a conference
▪ games and activities: a book fair / a music festival ▪ normal classes later: a quiz

Exercise #3
Students might not underline all the phrases – which is OK. They will focus on those phrases in the next exercise.
The idea of this exercise is to help them notice the grammar structure.

Exercise #4
• There will be a Christmas party. There will be cake and coffee.
• There are free movies at the National Theater.
• There is only 1 Christmas party every year.
• There was a music band last year.

Exercise #5
1. Next year there will be a fantastic graduation party for us! a) is b) were c) will be
2. There is a hurricane passing over Central America now. a) was b) will be c) is
3. Last week there was a special conference for nurses. a) will be b) was c) are
4. There are 2 national baseball tournaments right now. a) were b) are c) was
5. There were some famous people at the concert 2 years ago. a) are b) is c) were

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Making announcements and giving news
Making announcements and giving news

Learning New Vocabulary!

Exercise #1

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

yesterday was Thursday imagine TODAY is Friday tomorrow will be Saturday

that was last week imagine THIS WEEK that will be next week
imagine THIS MONTH
last month was October next month will be December
is November
last year was 2020 Imagine THIS YEAR is 2021 next year will be 2022

in … … 1994 …February …2012 …August

on … … Friday …May 1st …Sunday …December 24th

Exercise #2
A. Today is Wednesday. Yesterday was / Tomorrow will be Tuesday.
B. This month is July. Last month was / Next month will be August.
C. This year is 2014. Last year was / Next year will be 2013.
D. Yesterday was Sunday. Today is / Tomorrow will be Monday.
E. I traveled by airplane for the first time in / on 2005.
F. I went to the eye doctor in / on Tuesday.
G. I was born in Espaillat in / on April 18th.

Exercise #3
1. Last year I played baseball at my school. 3. Tomorrow I will have an English test.
2. I will visit my family in Miami in 2024. 4. My mom bought a new sofa last week.

Exercise #4
Answers may vary slightly, but some options include:

July August September Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

• There were rain and thunders on Monday.

• There was a book fair last month.
• There was a birthday party yesterday.
• There is a music festival this month.
• There is a quiz today at school.
• There will be a conference in September.
• There will be a baseball tournament tomorrow.

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Making announcements
Making announcements and giving news
and giving news

Reading Practice: Short Local News

Exercise #1
Answers will vary according to students’ opinions.

Exercise #2
Answers will vary according to students’ opinions.

Exercise #3
1) What is the name of the speaker? The name of the speaker is Carlos Machado.
2) Where is the speaker in this moment probably? The speaker is probably in Santiago de los Caballeros.

3) What is the intention of the speaker?

a. Inform about a technology fair in a specific city.
b. Give information about events and activities in different places.
c. Convince people to buy a product for teachers and students.

Exercise #4

Exercise #5
1. What is the name of the big event in the Dominican Republic?
The Family Festival.
2. What month will this event happen?
In July.
3. What are 2 cities mentioned in the text?
Santiago and San Pedro de Macorís.
4. What are 2 specific places where this event will happen?
Cibao Stadium and Tetelo Vargas Stadium.
5. What are 2 activities from last year?
Games and activities for children, photography competition.
6. What are 2 activities from this year?
[The 3 possible answers are:] Music festival, pet exhibition and market of used magazines and books.
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Exercise #6
Answers will vary from student to student.
 Exercise #4

Making announcements and giving news

Exercise #5
1. What is the name of the big event in the Dominican Republic?
The Family Festival.
2. What month will this event happen?
In July.
3. What are 2 cities mentioned in the text?
Santiago and San Pedro de Macorís.
4. What are 2 specific places where this event will happen?
Cibao Stadium and Tetelo Vargas Stadium.
5. What are 2 activities from last year?
Games and activities for children, photography competition.
6. What are 2 activities from this year?
[The 3 possible answers are:] Music festival, pet exhibition and market of used magazines and books.

Exercise #6
Answers will vary from student to student.

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