INGLÉS B1

TASK 2- WRITING PRODUCTION.

Presentado a:

LUISA FERNANDA SANCHEZ

Tutor(a)

Entregado por:

JOYCE ALEXANDRA ORTIZ

LUIS ENRIQUE MARTINEZ
DEISY MILENA PEREZ
EDWARD ALEXANDER CASTELBLANCO
TATIANA ANDREA LARA

Grupo: 900003_337

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA - UNAD

FECHA
Octubre
2019
 Activities

1. Writing practices from the Knowledge Environment.

WRITING EXERCISES UNITS 1 TO 3

Unit 1.1 Fasten your seat belt

Write a list of 6 recommendations a good driver should follow while on the road.

1º I believe that a good driver should check tires before traveling

2º He should change the oil in the car every 5000 km
3º He should always drive with the seat belt on
Unit 4º He shouldn’t drive in a state of breath
1.1 5º He shouldn’t drive at more than the allowed speed
6º A good driver should respect traffic rules
Unit
1.2 Unit 1.2 you should keep your passport!

Write a paragraph giving advice about the best place to spend a summer vacation. Use
modal verbs of advice and the vocabulary you learned in this week
One of the best places you should know is the island of San Andres, it is a wonderful
place, but keep in mind that you shouldn’t travel in winter, it is dangerous and boring, it
will have had better for you to travel in summer time to enjoy more calmly, I really
recommend it. You should go visit this beautiful place.

1. enlist the car

2. see that the car is in perfect condition

Unit
3. get enough rest
1.3
4. take breaks on long trips
Unit
2.1
5. Respect the traffic rules

6. not exceed the allowed speed

Unit
2.2
Unit 2.2 What did you do last weekend?
Unit
2.3
 Make up three lists and write 8 regular verbs under each list.
Separate the verbs into 3 categories according to final �ED past tense sounds. Copy the
model below.

[t] [d] [ Id ]

insisted
Jumped Remembered
wanted
Placed Cried
visited
Liked Died
hated
Walked Payed
arrested
Talked Saved
accepted
Helped Dazed
eliminated
Missed Screamed
needed
Cashed Loaned
eliminated
watched roared

Write the complete composition and send it by mail to your instructor.

Your turn

Using the previous exercise as a model, write a shorter composition when you answer
the questions

on this composition. Give your resume a title, count the number of sentences and words.

My name is Elena Lopez. I live in "El Salto" (a small town near Caracas), Venezuela.

I am a storekeeper. I am 28 years old. I don�t like to work late. I don�t like to work
on Sundays. I like soap operas. I like (to go to) the shopping malls in Caracas.

[8 sentences-53 words]
The first thing we can eliminate from the original composition are the words in
(parentheses)
 My name is Elena Lopez. I live in "El Salto", Venezuela.

I am a storekeeper. I am 28 years old. I don�t like to work late. I don�t like to work
on Sundays. I like soap operas. I like the shopping malls in Caracas.[8 sentences-45
words]

Answer the following questions about the reading in COMPLETE SENTENCES.

Join your answers with the words in (parentheses)

1. What is your name? My name is Elena Lopez.

2. Where do you live? I live in “El Salto”, Venezuela

3. What do you do? (and) How old are you? I am a storekeeper and I am 28 years
old.

4. Do you like to work late? (or) Do you like to work on Sundays? I don´t like to
work late or I don´t like to work on Sundays.

5. Do you like soap operas? (and) Do you like the shopping malls in Caracas? I like
soap operas and I like the shopping malls in Caracas.

Give your composition a title.

ELENA LOPEZ LIVE

My name is Elena Lopez. I live in "El Salto", Venezuela.

I am a storekeeper. I am 28 years old. I don�t like to work late. I don�t like to work
on Sundays.

I like soap operas. I like the shopping malls in Caracas.[8 sentences-47 words]

 2.3 summer jobs

Look at the following pictures. What is the occupation of these 3 people? Write at
least 3 reasons to justify your answer. Write your answer on the clipboard. Save it
 on a text document and send it to your instructor by mail. Be prepared to discuss
your opinions in class.

Start your answer as follows:

I think she/he might/may be a��. because��.

She/he might/may also be a �� because�..
But, she/he might/may also be a ��because ��.

I think he can be a business administrator. for his way of dressing, his portfolio and his
size.

I think she can be a veterinary doctor. Why is he examining an animal, for his uniform
and for the place.

I think he can be a captain. for his uniform, his bohina and his presses.

Connectors - 1. The connector of consequence: �so�

This is an off-line non-synchronous activity

We saw how connectors joined two separate sentences in English 1 with �and� and
�but�.
Now we will add more to make your writing more effective and interesting. Send them
by mail to your instructor.
 1. The connector of consequence: �so�
This connector joins two ideas where the first motivates the reaction of the second:

EXAMPLE:

I have a toothache. I�m going to the dentist. (so)

I have a toothache so I�m going to the dentist.

Exercise 1. Join the following sentences with the connector �so�.

1. My back aches. I�m going to see the doctor.

2. She wants a job. She is going to fill out an application.
3. I�m late. I�m going to take a taxi.

Sentence 1. My back aches so I�m going to see the doctor.

Sentence 2. She wants a job so She is going to fill out an application.
Sentence 3. I�m late so I�m going to take a taxi.

Connectors - 2. The connector of cause and effect: �because�

The connector of cause and effect: �because�

This connector joins two ideas where the first idea is the effect of the cause in the
second:
EXAMPLE:

I�m very happy. Sally says she loves me.

I�m very happy because Sally says she loves me.

Exercise 2. Join the following with the connector because:

1.Shiela is sad. She didn�t pass her driver�s test.

2.Mary is happy. She got her visa.
3.Laura is very unhappy. Her dog died.

Sentence 1. Shiela is sad because She didn�t pass her driver�s test.
Sentence 2. Mary is happy because She got her visa.
Sentence 3. Laura is very unhappy because Her dog died.

Connectors - 3. The connector of contrast �but�

 3. The connector of contrast �but�
This connector joins two ideas where the second contrasts with the first:
EXAMPLE:

Jane likes coffee. She doesn�t like tea.

Jane likes coffee, but she doesn�t like tea.

(Notice that you need a comma (,) before the connector �but.�)

Exercise 3. Join the following sentences with the connector �but�

1.John has a sore back. It�s not serious.

2.Mitchell has a new job. He doesn�t like the job (it)
3.Magaly likes figs. She doesn�t like dates.

Sentence 1. John has a sore back, but it�s not serious.

Sentence 2. Mitchell has a new job, but he doesn�t like the job (it)
Sentence 3. Magaly likes figs, but she doesn�t like dates.

Assignment
Make up 9 sentences, 3 each with connectors of consequence, cause and effect and
contrast and send them by mail to your instructor.

1. I am hungry so I am going to make lunch.

2. It is raining so I carry the umbrella.
3. I go to the beach so I apply sunscreen.
4. Luisa is happy because she won the exam.
5. Paula is happy because she was compared to a dog.
6. Camila is sad because her mother left.
7. Carlos has a stomachache but is not serious.
8. Maria bought a dress but she does not like dresses.
9. Andres goes on vacation but does not like to rest.
  Unit 3.1. Job interview.
Writing task: This is an off-line activity. You may decide which job you are
applying for.

Fill out the following job application.

NAME: Luis Enrique Martinez Guatibonza. Social Security No. 1123116150

EDUCATION School Name No. of Years Degree?
High School. San Carlos of Guaroa Educational Institution, 2009-2013, Bachelor.
College. National Open and Distance University (UNAD), 2018-2019, Industrial
Engineering.
Graduate School __________________________X__________________
Other. National Learning Service (SENA), 2014-2015, Environmental Technology.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. Employer. Dates employed (month and year). September - 2019
Address. Street 3 No. 6-40, Neighborhood Guaratara, San Carlos of Guaroa.
Hourly rate/ Salary
Starting $ 2.500.000,00. Ending $ 2.500.000,00
Job Title Operations Supervisor. Supervisor Name Daniel Jaramillo
Unit
Reasons for leaving. Contract termination.
3.1
2. Employer. Dates employed (month and year). September - 2019
Unit
Address. Street 3 No. 6-40, Neighborhood Guaratara, San Carlos of Guaroa.
3.2
Hourly rate/ Salary
Starting $ 4.500.000,00. Ending $ 4.500.000,00
Job Title Operations Coordinator. Supervisor Name Luis Lopez Lopez
Reasons for leaving. Contract termination.

May we contact the employer(s) listed above?

Yes: __X___ No: _________

In three or four sentences, say why you think you are qualified for this job.
1. For my abilities and skills as a person.
2. For the experience regarding the subject of this work
3. For my academic profile and good university grades.

 Unit 3.2. At the supermarket.

Writing task:
1. Write four more dialogues locating different products in different aisles and
stands. Look at the speaking section for clues about writing your dialogues.

Reply:
 o Fresh vegetables in the hall 5.
o Fruits in front of the meat stand.
o Grain promotions next to the vegetable stand.
o Panela in the hall 2.

2. Write four questions asking for the lo cation of products in the supermarket.

Reply:

o Where are the fresh vegetables?

o Where are the fruits?
o Where are the grain promotions?
o Where is the panela?

Undead 3.3. En el restaurant

TATIANA LARA

LOS BRAZOS DEL LLANERO

MENÚ

APERITIVOS

Patacones con ahogado

. Huevos rellenos con atún sobre lechuga y mayonesa casera

Unit
3.3 Ensaladas
Unit
Ensalada con lechuga y salmón ahumado
3.4
ENTRADAS

Royal Roast Beef

Abadejos y patatas fritas

Bouillabaise Royale

POSTRES

Delicia de helado
 Pastel De Fresa

Café Té

Expresso

Menú principal

Carne asada

Sancocho de gallina

Sancocho de res

Medium rare: the meat is slightly bloodied

Rare: the meat is hardly cooked
Well done: the meat is cooked and is almost burned

ASSIGNMENT: This is an off-line activity. Make up two more dialogues using this
menu or another one of your own with typical food of your country. Follow the same
structure or order as this dialogue but add your own vocabulary.

CAMARERO : ¿Le gustaría ordenar ahora?

MITCHELL : Sí, tendré carne asada, por favor.
CAMARERO : ¿Cómo le gustaría su carne,
señor?
MITCHELL : Medio raro, por favor. *
CAMARERO : ¿Quieres un aperitivo?
MITCHELL : OK, huevos rellenos y salmón
ahumado.
CAMARERO : ¿Y de postre?
MITCHELL : Hmm. Helado delicioso por favor
favor.
CAMARERO : ¿Qué tal algo de beber?
MITCHELL : café, por favor.
CAMARERO : ¿Con crema?
MITCHELL : si crema , por favor.
 Dialogo Comida típica de mi país
WAITER: good morning do you want to eat
something?
TATIANA: Yes, a chicken stew.
WAITER: How would you like to prey, madam?
TATIANA: with leg, please.
WAITER: Do you want a snack?
TATIANA : OK, patacones with drowned.
WAITER: And for dessert?
TATIANA: Hmm. A delicious ice cream.
WAITER How about something to drink?
TATIANA: Coffee, please.
WAITER: recharged?
TATIANA: No, please
Unidad 3.4. ¿Qué hay en las noticias?

uided Composition. This is an off-line activity

You have the first and third sentences of 4 news reports.
Fill in the second sentence from this list. Write the complete composition and send it to your
instructor.

Known for its many churches it now reflects the signs of the times / They say he is unhappy
with his new wife / He came down in the ocean before he was half-way across / Many local
people say they have actually SEEN the ghost in the church itself and in the cemetery/

A: Bob Stills the Atlantic hot-air balloon flier cannot continue his expedition.

RTA: He came down in the ocean before he whas half way across

He was rescued and is not happy with himself.

B: The inhabitants of South Lowe in Devon have called a priest for an exorcism.

RTA: Many people have seen the ghost in the church itself and in the cemetery
They say they don�t want to return until they feel tranquil again.

C. Prince Charles has divorced again.

RTA: They say he is unhappy wuth his new wife

Mainly because she doesn�t like his five dogs.

D.In the West Midland town of Westock the towns taverns are now more numerous than its
churches.

RTA: Know for its many chueches…

More people are drinking beer on Sundays now than going to church
2. Five mind map.

 A.

 B. Modal verbs.

Figure 1. https://www.goconqr.com/es-ES/p/19557354-Modal-Verbs-mind_maps

 C. Simple past tense.

  D. Gerunds after prepositions.

Figure 2. https://www.goconqr.com/en/mind_maps/19590321/edit

 E. Superlatives.
3. Letter with all paragraphs.

 Primer parrafo – Joyce

 Before arriving at Simon's house, John should arrive at a neighbor's house

where Simon left the keys, after 5pm John should ask about Sarah and Sarah
will have the key.

 PARRAFO 2
Tatiana lara

Parrafo 2 de la carta: The first thing you will have to do is pick up the keys of one of
my neighbors. Just jump to number 10 at any time after 5pm and ask for Sarah. She
will be waiting for you and will tell you which key is which.
 Respuesta a este parrafo:

Hello Simon,
Thank you for letting me know how to get keys. I should be arriving at Sarah’s
house around 5:30 to pick up the keys. I will definitely check out the town party, I
would really like to see the locals festival and while out, I will also go to the
restaurant you recommended. I will also like to have the chance to see other
interesting places so if you have any other suggestions I would like to see them, I
will also ask Sarah if she has any ideas.
Lastly, hopefully the weather will be nice, I will make sure to follow your
instructions regarding the heater.
Thank you

 Hello Simon,
Thank you for letting me know how to get keys. I should be arriving at Sarah’s
house around 5:30 to pick up the keys. I will definitely check out the town
party, I would really like to see the locals festival and while out, I will also go to
the restaurant you recommended. I will also like to have the chance to see
other interesting places so if you have any other suggestions I would like to see
them, I will also ask Sarah if she has any ideas.
Lastly, hopefully the weather will be nice, I will make sure to follow your
instructions regarding the heater.
Thank you

 Tercer Parrafo – Deisy

 Cuarto Parrafo - Edward

Carta de la guía. Favor borrar
 Dear John

 I hope you are well and waiting for your stay in my house, just write to tell you
some things you will need to know.

 The first thing you'll need to do is pick up the keys from one of my neighbours. just
pop round to number 10 any time after 5pm and ask for Sarah. she'll be expecting
you, and she'll tell you which key is which.

 If the weather gets a bit warmer, you might want to turn the heating off. Just open
the cover on the boiler in the kitchen and look for the “on7off” switch. You can also
open the Windows using one of the keys but please shut them if you go out.

 Aqui va el 4 parrafo

 Enjoy you stay, and look after the flat

 See You Soon

 Simon