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COLEGIO GONZALO JIMENEZ NAVAS VERSION 02 DE 31/01/2018

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DOCENTE: Dallana Gutiérrez ÁREA: Inglés GUIA No. 2 PERIODO: 2

ESTUDIANTE: Wilmer osmeyder Miranda vergel GRADO: 11th-3 FECHA: June 2020
SABER ESPECIFICO Understand oral or written messages taking into consideration the context in which they are prod TIEMPO TOTAL: 8 hrs
ESTANDAR Identifico palabras claves dentro del texto que me permiten comprender su sentido general.
INDICADORES DE SABER: Identify the parts of an e-mail SER: Recognise the importance of English language.
DESEMPEÑO HACER: Elabora un correo electrónico acerca de su contexto. CONVIVIR: As a team you will work towards a shared final goal.

STATEMENT SENTENCE: How do you write e-mails? TIME

Let’s start!
KEY WORDS: @ at, # hash sign, from/to, add/delete/import contact, parts of an e-mail, 8 hrs

CONSTRUYE TU APRENDIZAJE. Did you know that the first e-mail was sent in 1971?
It did not cross the ocean, but it was sent via Arpanet between two computers in the same room.
As part of this learning process, it is important to do all the propose activities. You will look at the work of your classmates or
watch their presentations. Let’s start with a review of general English concepts.

Writing E-mails
1. Writing symbols Vocabulary
@ = at # = hash sign *From: de *Mr. : señor
.com = dot com % = percent *To: para * Mrs. : señora
_ = underscore * = star *Subject: asunto * Ms: señora/ señorita *Miss:señoria
- = hyphen & = and

1.2. Vocabulary
add contact Agregar cookies galletas messenger mensajero spam Mensaje no
contacto deseado
delete contact Eliminar delete eliminar move to Mover a subject line Linea de
contacto asunto
import contact Importar draft borrador new email Correo sign in/ Registrarse/
contacto electronico log in Iniciar sesion
nuevo
account cuenta e-card Targeta new message Mensaje sign out/ Desconectar
electronica nuevo log out /Cerrar
sesion
attachment adjuntar e-mail Correo options opciones signature firma
electronico
cc (carbon Copia al e-mail Direccion del password contraseña spell check Corrector
copy) carbon address coreo ortografico
electronico
bulk acumular folders carpetas salutation encabezado trash basura
cancel cancelar greeting saludo save as a draft Guardar unread
como un
borrador
check e-mail revisar correo ID carne de messenger mensajero read leer
electronico identidad
compose Inbox search buscar virus-bug
contacts/ Contactos/ mark as Marcar send enviar
address book directorio como sent

1.3. Put the words in the correct groups.

14 March - 3 p.m. - Arina Marat, HR Manager - Thursday - Sofia Aronov, HR Assistant -

Astana offices - Emerald Towers - Reception on the 26th floor

Who (people) When (days and times) Where (places)

-Sofia Aranov -3.p.m. -Emarald towers
-HR manager -Recepion on the 26𝑡ℎ floor -Astana offices
-Ariana Marat -14 march
-HR manager -thursday

2. Five steps to write English professional emails:

opening sentence / Say Goodbye / Begin with a greeting / conclusion (close) / message (reason for writing)

a. being with a greeting d. conclusion (close)

b. opening sentence e. say goodbye
c. message

USEFUL LANGUAGE
EXAMPLES INFORMAL FORMAL
 Greetings: “Hi Kelly,” “Hello Mary,” “Dear all,” “Dear Mr. Smith,”
“Loved mother/friend,” “Dear Jenny,” “Dear Mrs. Price,”
“Good morning/afternoon/evening,” “To whom it may concern,”
“My sweet friend,” “Dear Sir/Madam,”
Thank the recipient “Thank you for writing (to) me.” “Thank you for contacting Asus Company”,
“Thanks for your e-mail” “Thank you for your prompt reply”,
“Sorry, I didn’t write for ages, but I was “Thanks for getting back to me.”
really busy.”
Reason for writing “I am writing to get news about you…” “I write to inform you that…”
(Opening Sentence) “I am writing to tell you about …” “I write in reference to/in order to…”
“I would like to ask about/to apply for…”
Closing remarks “Thank you for your patience and
(optional) cooperation”, “Thank you for your
consideration, if you have any questions or
concerns, don’t hesitate to let me know.”,
End with a closing “Best wishes”, “Cheers” (friends) “(Best/Kind/Warm) Regards,” “(Your)
(polite) “Love,” “Yours,” “Take care,” “Kisses,” Sincerely,”
“Good luck,” “Lots of love,” “Hugs,” “See “Thank you,” “Yours faithfully,”
you (soon/later),” “All the best,” “Bye (for “Grateful,” “Hope to hear from you soon.”
now)” “I look/am looking forward to hearing from
you.” “I look forward to the visit.”

3. READING ACTIVITY. An Email to confirm an appointment

From: Arina Marat, HR Assistant
To: Jane Claret
Subject: Your appointment on 14 March

Dear Ms Claret,

Thank you for your email.

I am writing to confirm your appointment with our HR manager, Mrs
Sofia Aronov.
Your appointment will take place at 3 p.m. on Thursday 14 March at
our Astana offices in Emerald Towers.

When you arrive, please go to the reception on the 26th floor and ask
for me. I will take you to Mrs Aronov's office.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

Best regards,
Arina Marat
HR Assistant

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/beginner-a1/an-email-to-confirm-an-appointment

3.1. Are the sentences true or false?

1. We don't know if Jane is married or not. T/F
2. Jane will have an appointment with Sofia. T/F
3. The appointment is at 3 p.m. on Tuesday 12 March. T/F
4. After she arrives, Jane should go to the reception first. T / F
5. If you write to someone for the first time about a possible new
job, you should start your email with “Hi!”. T/F
6. When you write an email to ask for information, you can start
with “I’m writing to ask for some information about…” T/F
7. It is correct to say “I look forward to meet you soon.” T/F
8. Only use “Best regards” with people you know well. T/F
3.2. Put the words in the correct order.
a. your / to /. / I’m writing / appointment /
confirm/
I’m writing to confirm your appointmen.t
b. 2 September /. / Our meeting /Monday /will
take place on/
our meeting will take place on Monday 2
September.
c. me / When / you arrive, / for /. / please ask/
when you arrive please ask for me.
d. you / meeting /. / look forward to / I /

I look forward to meet you

FOCUS ON GRAMMAR
4. Prepositions of TIME: IN / AT / ON / AGO

on the 12th of July

on July the 12th

4.1. Complete the phrases with the correct time preposition: In – On – At – Ago
_on_ Sunday _at_ noon/midday in the 1960’s, the 1990’s _at_ 6:30 p.m.
_at__ 10:30 a.m. 1 month _ago__ _in_ the afternoon _at_ breakfast
_on_ May 5th _in_ 2020 _on_ Wednesday evening _on_ my birthday
_in__ Summer 8 hours _ago__ _in_ the winter _in_ 10 years
_in__ June _in_ the morning 2 years _ago___ _on_ the 3rd of March

5. Write one word to complete the messages.

Beginnings Thank you/Congratulations Requests

(long, okay, time, nice, long, respond) (with, of, on) (could, do, could, for, could)

1. Thank you for your email. It was 1. It is so kind of_ you to invite us 1. I’m writing to ask for your
so _nice_ from you. to the party. help.

2. I’m sorry I didn’t _respond_ before
to your e-mail.
3. It is a _long__ _time_ since I
heard from you. I hope you are
_okay_.
4. Sorry, I have taken so _long_ to
write.
3. Good luck _with your exams.
3. Congratulations on_ passing
your English exam!
2. I’m writing to ask you if you
could do me a favour.
3. I would be very grateful if you
could help me.
4. could you write this e-mail for
me?

Asking-Giving advice News Endings

(need, could, for, with, could, glad)
1. I’m writing to ask for your
advice…
2. I have a problem and I need your
advice…
3. I’m writing to ask if you could
help me with a problem…
5. I would be glad if you could give
me your advice…
(know, about, way, let)
1. This is just to let you know
that…
2. By the way, Do you know that I
have a new book?
3. Write soon and tell me about you.
(love, forward, family, news,
hearing, reply)
1. I am looking forward to
hearing from you.
2. Give me love to your family.
3. Well, that’s all my new. I
have to go now.
4. I am looking forward to
your reply.

6. Present Continuous.
Affirmative Negative Questions Forming verbs
I am reading I am not reading Am I reading? go – going
do- doing
You/We/They are working You/We/They are not working Are you/we/they are working? live – living
have – having
He/She/It is running He/She/It is not running Is he/she/it running? sleep – sleeping
 work- working
Subj (+) to Be (+) V-ing Subj (+) to Be not (+) V-ing To Be (+) Subj (+) V-ing? run – running
cry – crying
play - playing

1.What is he doing in each picture? 2. Complete the sentences.

a. The phone is ringing (ring).

b. I am sending (send) an e-mail.
c. They aren’t writing (not write) letters.
d. She is inviting (invite) me to a party.
e. is he having (have) a good time?
f. We are studying (study) a lot.
g. I am going (go) to the office.
h. You aren’t visiting (not visit) my home.
i. are we getting up (get up) at 6:00 a.m.?
j. are they cleaning (clean) the house

1. Andy is watching tv now?

2. Andy is eating cereal k. are you checking (check) your mail
3. He is cooking a soup box?
4. He is sleeping in the bed
5. He is talking for the phone

6.2. LISTENING. Choose the correct word to complete the song.

Song: Lemon Tree I’m sitting/hitting here
I miss the power
I’m hitting/sitting here in a boring room I’d like to go out baking/taking a shower
It’s just/simply another rainy Sunday afternoon But there’s /where’s a heavy cloud inside my head
I’m washing/wasting my time I feel so tired/bored
Put myself into the bed/bad
I’ve got nothing/things to do
Well/bell nothing ever happens and I wonder
I’m happening/hanging around
I’m wasting/waiting for you Isolation is not good for me
But something/nothing ever happens and I wonder Isolation I don’t want to sit down a yellow tree
I’m stretching/stepping around in the desert of joy
I’m driving/sending around in my car and nothing/everything will happen and you
I’m driving too fast/slow wonder
I’m driving/diving too far
I’d like to change/arrange my point of view (Chorus…)
I feel so lonely/happy
I’m waiting for you And all I can see, and all that I can see, and all that I
But nothing/something ever happens and I wonder can see
Is just a yellow lemon-tree
Chorus:
I wonder how
A. Fill in the chart with the opposite word.
I wonder why
Word Antonym
Yesterday you told me about the blue blue sky
Funny boring
And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree
Everything nothing
I’m turning me head up and down
Slow fast
I’m turning turning turning turning turning around
Near far
And all that I can see is just another lemon-tree.
Sociable isolation
Up down
bad Well

B. Correct the sentences

I’m sitting here in the boring room I’m waiting for you
I’m wasting my time I feel so tired
I’m hanging around I’m turning around
 7. WRITING. Describing yourself. Read the e-mail and answer the questions.
Reading comprehension:
1. Where is Alessandra from?
Alessandra is from Italy
Hi! 1. Why does she have an Italian name?
Because the mother is from Italy
My name’s Alessandra. It’s an Italian name, because my
grandmother was from Italy, but I’m Argentinian and I live in Mendoza, 2. Where does she live?
a big city in the west of the country. I live with my parents and two In Mendoza, a big city in the west of the country

brothers. I am 19 years old, and I’m at university. I’m studying computer 3. Who does she live with?
She lives with their parents and two brothers.
science.
4. What does she do?
I’m going to tell you about myself. I have long hair and green eyes.
She Studies computer science
I wear glasses, but I want to get contact lenses soon.
5. What colour are her eyes?
I’m a positive person. I’m quite extrovert and friendly. My mother Her eyes are green
says that I am very talkative. I think she means that I talk too much! 6. What are her favourite free time
activities?
In my free time, I love reading and going to the cinema. But I don’t
have much free time because I have classes every day, and a lot of work Alessandra in her free time loves read and go to
to do even at weekends. I also go to English classes on Friday afternoon. the cinema
7. When does she go to English
Please write soon and tell me about you and your life. classes?
The Friday afternoon
Best wishes,

Alessandra

7.1 WRITING ACTIVITY. Write a similar e-mail about you.

Paragraph 1 → name, nationality, age, family, work/study
Paragraph 2 → physical appearance
Paragraph 3 → personality
Paragraph 4 → hobbies and interest

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From: mwilmerosmeyder@gmail.com
To: newfriends@gmail.com
Subject: regards
Date: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020
Hello
my name is wilmer, i am colombian i live in
bucaramanga a beautiful city, i live with my parents and
my two brothers. I am 17 years old, and I am students of
the Gonzalo Gimenez Navas school.

My physical aspect, I am of medium height, short hair,

green eyes and brown skin. The color that I like to wear
in my wardrobe is normally white because it is one of
my favorite colors.

I am a pretty fun person, I like to socialize a lot with my

friends, help in what I can, I am very friendly.
In my free time I practice a lot of sports, I'm in a soccer
school, I also like listening to music and watching
movies.

I await your response and opinion.

Thank you.