Instituto tecnico Distrital Cruzada Social

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Presentado por:
Zharick Dayana Pulgarin Calderon

Profesora:
Eunice Barandica

Fecha de entrega Viernes 12 de febrero 2021

 Reading #1 “A message to a new friend”

Read a direct message on social media to practice and improve your reading skills.
Before reading
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.
Preparation task
Choose the sentence (a or b) that is correct.
1. a. It was so nice to know you last week. b. It was so nice to meet you last week.
2. a. I hope you got home OK. b. I wait you got home OK.
3. a. Here’s a photo of me. b. Here a photo of me.
4. a. Good memories. b. Good remembers.
5. a. Please send me your email address. b. Please send your email address me.
6. a. Bye until soon. b. Bye for now.

Reading text: A message to a new friend

Hi Lucia!
How are you? It was so nice to meet you last week in Sydney at the sales meeting. How was the rest of your
trip? Did you see any kangaroos? I hope you got home to Mexico City OK.
Anyway, I have the documents about the new Berlin offices. We’re going to be open in three months. I moved
here from London just last week. They are very nice offices, and the location is perfect. There are lots of
restaurants, cafés, and banks in the area. There’s also public transport; we are next to an U-Bahn (that is the
name for the metro here). Maybe you can come and see them one day? I would love to show you Berlin,
especially in the winter. You said you have never seen snow – you will see lots here!
Here’s a photo of you and me at the restaurant in Sydney. That was a very fun night!
Remember the singing Englishman? Crazy! Please send me any other photos you have of that
night. Good memories. Please give me your email address and I will send you the documents.
Bye for now
Mikel
Task 1
Match the sentences (a–d) with the places (1–4).
Places Sentences
1. …… Berlin a. Mikel and Lucia met here.
2. …… London b. Mikel’s new offices are here.
3. …… Mexico City c. Mikel used to live here.
4. …… Sydney d. Lucia lives here
Task 2
Are the sentences true or false?
Answer
True False
1. Mikel and Lucia were friends from school. False
2. They work for a company that sells things. False
3. The new offices are in a very good location. True
4. There is a metro next to the offices. True
5. Mikel has never seen snow before. False
6. Mikel and Lucia had dinner together. True
7. Mikel doesn’t have Lucia’s email address. True
8. Lucia wants to send Mikel some documents. True
Discussion
How do you make plans with friends?
Reading # 4 Instant messages
Read a conversation by instant messages to practice and improve your reading skills.
Before reading
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.
Preparation task
Match the informal expressions from instant messages (a–h) with the definitions (1–8).
Definitions Instant messages
1. …… It slipped my mind. a. What’s going on?
2. …… CU b. I forgot.
3. …… Hang on. c. Until
4. …… One sec. d. I don’t know
5. …… What’s up? e. Just a second.
6. …… ’Til f. Please wait.
7. …… Nah. g. No.
8. …… Dunno h. See you.

Reading #2 “Study skills tips”

Read the study skills tips to practice and improve your reading skills. You’ll learn some great study tips at the
same time!
Before reading
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.
Preparation task
Write the words in the correct box.
progress -extra practice -group activities- mistakes- your homework -notes - a list

MAKE DO
extra practice
progress group activities
a list your homework
mistakes notes

Reading text: Study skills tips

Many studies about language learning ask the question: What makes a good language learner? There are
some things that good language learners do and some things they don’t do. Here are some of the most useful
suggestions from studies.
• Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. People often get things wrong. Good language learners notice their
mistakes and learn from them.
• Do group activities. People use language to communicate with other people. A good language learner always
looks for opportunities to talk with other students.
• Make notes during every class. Notes help you to remember new language. Look at your notes when you do
your homework.
• Use a dictionary. Good language learners often use dictionaries to check the meaning of words they don’t
know. They also make their own vocabulary lists.
 Think in the language you’re learning outside the classroom. When you’re shopping or walking down
the street, remember useful words and phrases. Sometimes, when you’re at home, say new words to
practice your pronunciation.
• Do extra practice. Test and improve your language, reading and listening skills with self-study material. You
can find a lot of this online.
• Imagine yourself speaking in the language. Many good language learners can see and hear themselves
speaking in the language. This helps their motivation.
• Enjoy the process. Good language learners have fun with the language. Watch a TV series or film, listen to
songs, play video games, or read a book. It’s never too late to become a good language learner.
Task 1
According to the text, are the sentences true or false?

Answer
True False
1. Good language learners don’t make mistakes. False
2. It’s a good idea to talk with other students. True
3. Take notes only before an exam. False
4. Good language learners write down the words and expressions they learn. True
5. Think of language you know when you are outside the classroom. False
6. Don’t take tests outside of class – it’s very stressful. False
Task 2
Write the noun forms of the verbs. For example, ‘imagination’ is the noun form of the verb
‘imagine’.
1. learn ……………………………… learning
2. suggest ……………………………… suggestion
3. communicate ……………………………… communication
4. mean ………………………………meanning
5. pronounce ………………………………pronunciation
6. motivate ………………………………motivation
Discussion
What other tips do you have for learning a new language?
R/: Practice pronunciation and reading through music that has the letter in English.

Reading # 3 “ A flyer for a gym”

Read a flyer promoting a new gym to practice and improve your reading skills.
Before reading
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.
Preparation task
Match the definitions (a–f) with the vocabulary (1–6).
Vocabulary Definitions
1. …… a session a. a building or club where people go to do physical exercise
2. …… a gym b. the state of being healthy and strong.
3. …… fitness c. a document that gives details about how and when you will do physical exercise
4. …… a training plan d. a period of time for a particular activity
5. …… an instructor e. money you pay so that you can do something such as join an organization
6. …… a fee f. a person who teaches a skill or a sport

Reading text: A flyer for a gym

BEST BODY FITNESS
About us
You don’t want just a gym membership. You want a membership that means something. And that means you
need support, expert help, and a community.
Best Body Fitness isn’t just a gym: it’s a full-service fitness membership made for you.
Here’s how it works:
STEP ONE: Your assessment
We begin with an assessment session. This is a chance for you to see what we do at Best Body. Our
assessment plans are no-cost and no-risk. We’ll also make a training plan specifically for you.
STEP TWO: Your training
When you decide to become a Best Body member, we show you what to do, how to do it and why you are
doing it. After a few sessions with an expert private trainer you will feel comfortable working out on your own.
But don’t worry, we’ll always be nearby if you have questions.
STEP THREE: Your membership
Membership works on a month-to-month basis. There are no sign-up fees and no cancellation fees. Start and
stop whenever you want. And the best part? Our fees are the most competitive in the whole downtown area.
STEP FOUR: Your community
At Best Body Fitness, we see everyone as part of a big team. And when you work with a team, you can do
great things. Join any of our specialized classes, led by expert instructors. Come to our nutrition classes.
Participate in our regular social events. Everything is included in your fee.
Finally, we wanted to share with you some reasons why our members say that they have chosen us over any
other fitness center in the city.
It’s so EASY
• Easy to start, stop, cancel, or refund a membership
• Easy to access – we’re open 24/7, we never close
• Easy to do exercise – we have lots of equipment, no long wait
• Easy results – our trainers and equipment give you success, fast
• Easy to find – in the center of town, near public transport and with parking
It’s WONDERFUL
• Wonderful members
• Wonderful trainers and staff
• Wonderful equipment
• Wonderful energy
• Wonderful location
Come and visit us for a personal tour!
Task 1
Are the sentences true or false?
Answer
True False
1. The first visit to the club is free. False
2. Everybody gets the same training plan. False
3. At this gym, you always do exercise with an expert instructor. True
4. If you stop your membership, you don’t have to pay anything. True
5. This gym says it’s the best value for money. True
6. Nutrition classes cost a little bit extra. False
7. The gym is open at 4 o’clock in the morning. True
8. The gym is outside of town. False
Task 2
Complete the sentences with words below.
Time - membership – over - whenever - specifically -own – led – nearby
1. The gym offers a full-service fitness Membership
2. We’ll make a training plan specifically for you.
3. You can now work out on your own
4. We’ll always be nearby to help.
5. Start and stop whenever you want.
6. Join any of our classes led by expert instructors.
7. This is why our members have chosen us over any other gym.
8. Stop, start or refund your membership any Time
Discussion
What would you like most in a gym?
R/: feel that feeling that I am exercising my body to be healthier

Self-Assessment:

What learning strategies did you use?

I used the dictionary to translate the words that I did not remember their meaning
- Before you started to read?
Read the first time to see if you understood the text and identify what you did not know
- While you were reading?
Towards a vocabulary glossary
- When you had a problem? (New words, new grammar, words in unfamiliar order, and so on).
As mentioned above, I used the dictionary and made a glossary to be able to join the ideas
- After you finished reading?
Knowing what the unknown words were and their meaning, I read again one last time to do the activities
- To answer the questions?
Use as a guide last year's notebook with the notes of auxiliary, verbs and words to describe or express
opinion to answer.
- Which reading strategies helped you? Why?
Since I was little, I liked to read and try to understand what I was reading, therefore I had the dictionary at
hand, a notebook to take the words that I did not know and then review and do a last reading.