HOMEWORK UNIT 1
Teacher: Saraí Briceño
Names: Guevara Melina, Porras Micaela, Chávez Kevin
And Vargas Viviana
1 Work in pairs
Who are the most famous writers in your country's history? What did they
write?
Response: In my country's history, some of the most famous writers include
William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and George Orwell. William
Shakespeare, for instance, is renowned for his plays and sonnets that explore a
wide range of human emotions and themes. Jane Austen is celebrated for her
novels like "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility," which provide keen
insights into social class and relationships. Charles Dickens is known for his
novels such as "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Oliver Twist," highlighting issues of
poverty and social injustice. George Orwell's works, such as "1984" and "Animal
Farm," delve into political and dystopian themes.
What Shakespeare plays or characters can you name? What do you know
about them?
Response: I can name several Shakespeare plays and characters. Some of his
most famous plays include "Romeo and Juliet," a tragic love story between two
young lovers from feuding families; "Hamlet," the story of a Danish prince seeking
revenge for his father's murder; "Macbeth," a tragedy about the corrupting
influence of ambition; and "Othello," which explores themes of jealousy and
deception. As for characters, there's Romeo and Juliet, the star-crossed lovers;
Hamlet, the tormented prince; Lady Macbeth, known for her ambition and guilt;
and Othello, a noble but tragic figure consumed by jealousy. Shakespeare's
works are known for their rich character development and exploration of complex
human emotions.
2 Ride at the article.
The author explains in the article that Shakespeare's plays are still popular today
for several reasons:
Some people consider him a great storyteller, highlighting the enduring power of
his narratives.
Others believe that the magic of his works lies in the beauty of his poetry, which
continues to captivate audiences.
Some attribute his popularity to the sheer volume of work he produced during a
vibrant time in English history, particularly in the theater.
Critic Harold Bloom's perspective is that Shakespeare introduced something new
to literature by creating characters with relatable personalities. These lifelike
characters and Shakespeare's observations about the human condition
contribute to his universal appeal.
Additionally, Shakespeare's impact on the English language, cultural references,
and understanding of human psychology further solidify his enduring popularity.
In summary, Shakespeare's plays continue to be popular because of their
storytelling, poetic beauty, historical significance, relatable characters, and
profound insights into humanity.
3 Read the article again.
1. The adjective that describes what England was like in Shakespeare's time is
"vibrant" (particularly in the theater).
2. According to Harold Bloom, Shakespeare brought the new element of creating
characters with personalities that readers and audiences could relate to.
3. Hamlet finds it difficult to make a decision because his heart and head are in
conflict, and he is torn between what his heart feels is true while his head tells
him something else.
4. In Romeo and Juliet, the nurse's attitude toward relationships is practical; she
puts practical considerations before romance.
5. The adverb that means Shakespeare was good at expressing ideas in just a
few words is "succinctly."
6. The verb that tells us that Shakespeare created new words and expressions is
"coined."
Activity 4
1. I need a new jacket. This one This one is tastionable.
2. He said that one of the stores in town would have the right battery,
but it turned out to be come full circle
3. Everyone says it's a foregone conclusion that Johanna will win, but
I'm not so certain.
4. There's no point telling her he's no good. You wear his heart on his
sleeve.
5. The teacher got us to play a game to boreal the ice
6. After six different jobs, I'm with my first company again. I've wear his
heart on his Sleeve love is blind
5) Work in pairs. Which option(s) (a-c) describes the author's main purpose
for writing this article?
Underline the sentences in the article that tell you this.
A- to explain why Shakespeare is popular today
B-to examine if Shakespeare's reputation is justified
C-to examine Shakespeare's contribution to modern-day English
The author's main purpose is option ´´A´´ because that character is currently
known and many people gave different opinions of what he did to become
famous.
A- to explain why Shakespeare is popular today
Some say he was a great storyteller, others that the magic lies in the beauty of
his poetry. Some say it is simply because
he left us a huge volume of work that was written during a vibrant time in English
history, particularly in the theater.
B-to examine if Shakespeare's reputation is justified
It is justified because a more interesting answer is the one proposed by the critic
Harold Bloom. Bloom argues that Shakespeare gave us something the world had
not seen in literature before: characters with personalities we could identify with.
C-to examine Shakespeare's contribution to modern-day English
Shakespeare's contribution was Shakespeare's influence on everyday modern
language. Take, for example, these commonly used phrases: a foregone
conclusion, coming full circle, it's seen better days, breaking the ice, neither here
nor there, the world is My oyster, a wild goose chase, and love is blind.
8) Look at the article again. Underline words or expressions with the word
life that mean:
1 realistic (para 2)
2 with a "big" personality (para 3)
Life
Life
Life
Activity 9
1. "Fact of life" in the first sentence means that work stress is something that is
commonly experienced and accepted as a part of modern life. It's an unavoidable
reality, and people need to learn to cope with it.
2. "All walks of life" in the second sentence refers to people from various different
backgrounds, professions, and social statuses. It signifies diversity, indicating that
attendees at the conference came from a wide range of life experiences.
3. "Having the time of his life" in the third sentence means that the speaker's son
is currently experiencing a period of great happiness, excitement, and enjoyment
while attending college. It conveys a sense of fulfillment and contentment.
4. "Life-saver" in the fourth sentence implies that the action of driving the speaker
to the station was crucial and saved them from a potentially challenging or
problematic situation, such as missing their train.
Guevara Melina,
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Porras Micaela,
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Chávez Kevin
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Vargas Viviana
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