New City

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1. Read the following text about Laura’s experiences in a new city.

Well, I’ve been here in Santa Marta for exactly three months. It is hard to believe because
so much has happened. I was pretty nervous before we left the U.S., but it’s been fine
since my first day. I think I am lucky – I made a friendship at university with a girl named
Andrea. We take a lot of the same classes and we’ve gotten along really well since we
met.

It feels as if I’ve known her for years! She’s introduced me to other people, too, and that
makes a big difference. Last week, four of us decided to go to a shopping center named
Arrecifes – there are lots of cool shops and stands there. Then we took a tour on a Chiva –
it is a traditional bus in Colombia!

It’s great here, but there’s one thing I really miss. I haven’t heard any football news from
America for a long time. Can you do me a favor and tell me the standings?

OK, I have to stop and do my business homework. My books have been in my bag since
Friday and I’ve done nothing for my test tomorrow.

2. Answer the following questions about Laura, using complete form.

· How long has Laura been in Santa Marta?

· Where did she live before?

· How long has the experience been nice?

· Who has been Laura’s good friend in Santa Marta?

· How have Laura and her friend get along?

· How long does Laura feel she has known her new friend?

· How long hasn’t she heard about American football?

· How long have her books been in her bag?

3. Answer the following questions using your own information about yourself. Write
complete answers:

· How long have you lived in your town / city?

· Where have you been recently and why?

· What activities did you enjoy the most on your last trip?

· Who was the last person you met on that trip?

· How long haven’t you traveled out of your town / city? Why?

Answer the following questions about Laura, using complete form

How long has Laura been in Santa Marta?

Laura has been in Santamarta for 3 months

Where did she live before?

Laura has lived in the United States

How long has the experience been nice?

it has felt nice from day one

Who has been Laura’s good friend in Santa Marta?

Laura's friend has been Andrea

How have Laura and her friend get along?

they have gotten along very well since they met

How long does Laura feel she has known her new friend?

Laura feels like she has known her best friend for years.

How long hasn’t she heard about American football?

you haven't heard football news in a long time

How long have her books been in her bag?

her books have been in her bag since Friday

Answer the following questions using your own information about yourself.

Write complete answers:

I've been living for many 20 years

Where have you been recently and why?

I have been to Santamarta for my work

What activities did you enjoy the most on your last trip?

enjoy many recreational activities and get to know other

tourist sites

Who was the last person you met on that trip?

the last person I met on that trip was a handicraft vendor

How long haven’t you traveled out of your town / city? Why?
I have not been able to travel for a year due to the civid 19

virus