Task 2 - Looking for a destination

Leidy Paola Herrera Pinto

Código: 1098760361
900003_35

Virtual Tutor:
Héctor Andrés Sánchez

Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia – UNAD

Instituto Virtual de Lenguas
English B1
July 2022
STEP 1 – CONTENT REVIEW
Do exercise 14 “TALKING ABOUT SUPERTITIONS” in module 1.
Speaking Activity Link: https://voca.ro/1jdgjixld1XO
 STEP 2 - READING ACTIVITY

“A Travel Guide”

According to the text, answer the following questions.

a. What are some recommendations to visit Bangkok? Use have to/ must/mustn't in your
answer.
You mustn’t stay at The Khao San Road because it's noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai.
To explore the temples and historical sites, you have to catch an express boat river taxi or a
longtail boat.
To explore the modern part of the city, you have to the Skytrain.
You have to visit the Giant Buddha and the spectacular Grand Palace.
b. What is the fastest way to get around in Bangkok?
The fastest way to get around in Bangkok are an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat and the
Skytrain.
c. Where can you find the best Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands in Bangkok?
At Chinatown or Yaowarat Street you find the best Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands
in Bangkok.
d. Why is water one of the best ways to move around Thailand?
Because Bangkok's traffic is a nightmare and the Chao Phraya River and its canals run through
the entire city.
e. Why does the author say you can eat everywhere?
Because in Bangkok there are a lot food stands at the street where food is among the best in the
world, and for around $5 we can eat a filling and delicious meal.
f. What would you add to a guide destination like this? Mention 2 different items that you
consider necessary to keep in mind.
I would add to this guide:
Telephone numbers and addresses of the main public security and emergency institutions.
An important part of traveling is getting to know the locals. Interaction with them is an integral
part of the experience of visiting another country, and you have to know how to behave socially
so as not to have a bad time.
 STEP 3 - WRITING ACTIVITY

PREPARING MY TRAVEL GUIDE 

CATEGORY VOCABULARY SENTENCES

Town, beautiful, Less than 10 kilometers from Bucaramanga, is located

colonial architecture, this beautiful town, part of the Network of Heritage
Name & location of the
friendliness, Towns of Colombia. Girón, or more precisely San Juan
place
tranquility, genuine de Girón, is one of the great discoveries that can be
place. made in the northeast of Colombia, in Santander.

The tourist attraction of Girón comes mainly from the

interest in religion and culture. In Girón, visitors take a
trip back in time as they walk down 46 blocks of
Maracumix, raspado,
cobblestone streets and admire 16th, 17th, and 18th
cocada, the Basilica
century houses. Things to do in Giron: try the
Minor, Nieves Park,
What to do maracumix, raspado or cocadas, try "fritanga" and
historic center, gypsy,
"hallaca", to visit a tobacco factory, the Basilica Minor
cobblestone streets,
San Juan Bautista, to go to the Nieves Park and visit its
century houses.
chapel, to visit House Museum Mansion of Frayle and
to tour the historic center. And, if you're lucky find a
gypsy to predict the future.

 Find out in advance the risk of contracting diseases

at your destination and the recommended
vaccinations.
Diseases,
 Do not drink water from the tap. If possible, avoid
vaccinations, health
Travel Tips: drinks with ice, ice cream, salads that are not
and safety
guaranteed to have been properly washed.
organizations.
 Find the address and phone number of health and
safety organizations and program it into your cell
phone for use in case of emergency.

Superstitions Basilica Minor, bell, The Basilica Minor in Girón is a faithful replica of the
eucharist, legend, Church of Santa María Mayor in Rome and the most
beautiful architectural work of the municipality. The
eight bells that ring punctually to announce the
Eucharist, giving life to the eight tones of the
pentagram, also have their own history and have been
brought from Toledo, Spain, where in their time the
best bells were made. According to the legend, Don
Pedro Alcántara Rueda, the sacristan of that time,
 crossed the Atlantic Ocean by ship to bring the bells
from the old capital of Spain. While there, he realized
that the money he had collected in a public collection
was not enough, so he exchanged work to complete the
necessary amount that would allow him to fulfill the
mission entrusted to him.

When to go Minor Basilica, Minor Basilica: Its initial construction was carried out
Chapel of the Lord of in the year 1639 to 1646, made with a straw roof and
Miracles, Chapel of bahareque walls; the baptismal font of clay and the
the Nieves, Chapel of chalice to consecrate in tin; Later, the bahareque walls
San Roque, The were changed for stepped walls and the roof straws for
Nieves Park, Peralta tiles.
Park, The Frayle Chapel of the Lord of Miracles, Vereda del Corregidor:
Mansion. This Chapel is located four kilometers from the city.
History says that in the year 1740, the spouses José
Rodríguez and María Silva Aguilar received the
miraculous image from the hands of an unknown
person.
Chapel of the Nieves: It already existed on May 15,
1757, it is 45 meters long by 25 wide; Its main entrance
door faces east, it is built between Carreras 27 and 28
and Calles 28 and 28A on the western sidewalk of the
square of the same name.
Chapel of San Roque, Vereda de Peñas: The priest José
María Valenzuela in 1828 rebuilt the chapel, where the
miraculous image of San Roque is venerated and in
1844 he brought three paintings from Quito to decorate
the chapel.
Town Hall and Government House: On January 15,
1631, Don Francisco Mantilla de los Ríos gathered the
people to demarcate the lot and nail the first pillar of
the hut that would serve as the Government House. In
these conditions and with periodic repairs, it served
until 1740. First reconstruction May 27, 1740. Second
reconstruction February 28, 1791. New improvement
1864. Destruction of the old town hall and construction
of the new one in 1929. A fire on August 31, 1977.
After the fire, the civic entities of Girón began a strong
campaign aimed at achieving the construction of the
colonial-style town hall of 1864, since the town never
agreed with the Republican palace style within a totally
colonial plaza setting.
 The Nieves Park: majestic, conservative, and dreamy,
this is the Las Nieves Parks, for many years, there have
been many stories in it that Santandereans especially
remember because there is the traditional Chapel of
Our Lady of the Snows where the bride and groom
want to get married until may death part them. This
famous and beautiful Chapel has undergone three
reforms: the first in 1795, of great proportions. The
second in 1869, during the parish administrations of
the priests Cruz Alejandro Sierra, and José María
Camargo B. Which consisted of improving the choir
and making the main altar and the two side altars of
whitewash, leaving them stuccoed and gilded. The
image of the Virgen de Las Nieves, carved in wood, is
venerated in a very special way. his bronze face was
sold to the Girón parish by the Bochaca house
(Barcelona – Spain). General Recommendations: a
special place that you should know, ready to fall in
love with the warmth of its people and the traditional
commerce that is found throughout the park. Go with
the person you love, very surely with the help of the
tenderness of the Capilla de las Nieves you will be able
to consolidate that love that you carry by the hand.
Peralta Park: Also called the Enamorados park thanks
to its lighting and romantic style, the first farmhouse in
the municipality was built on this site. The well-known
chapel called The Humilladero or Nazareno was built
within the framework of this park. Intervened in the
1990s with a scrap stone floor and Barichara stone
elements, as well as the fountain used by its visitors to
make wishes, made of Barichara flagstone; They are
still in good condition to this day.
House Museum the Frayle Mansion: located in front of
the principal park of Girón. Its architectural
construction has three large patios, two floors,
whitewashed walls, beautiful balconies, boardrooms of
the time, showing its colonial style.

Where to stay Hotel, colonial During the trip, the tourists can stay in Chill Out Hotel
architecture, Boutique, located 2 minutes from the main park.
traditionally decorated Features colonial architecture and spacious,
rooms, modern, traditionally decorated rooms. Also, San Juan
nature. International Hotel, it has a rural infrastructure, modern
 and surrounded by nature and large green areas.

What to eat During the days of stay the tourist can be consumed
Maracumix, raspado, typical foods and drinks like the maracumix, raspado
cocadas, fritanga, or cocadas, fritanga (This large and greasy dish does
chorizo, morcilla, not have an exact recipe, its ingredients are varied,
What to drink chicharron, hallaca. although its main ingredients are pork loin, creole
potatoes, chorizo, morcilla and chicharron) and hallaca.

The means of transport that can be used during the trip

are car, bicycle or to walk because its streets conserve
Car, bicycle or to their colonial architecture they are cobbled. Giron is
Transportation
walk. located just fifteen minutes from the Palonegro
International Airport and Bucaramanga's transport
terminal.

Spanish or gypsy The official language in Giron is spanish and the gypsy
Language
language language.

Currency Colombian peso. Colombian peso.

As in different parts of the world, people expect a tip

Tipping Tip, services.
for the attentions and services rendered.
Infographics “My travel guide to Girón”
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UNAD, INVIL English (2020). Unit 1-1: Interview and respond to interviews (1). Inglés B1.
Taken from the E book B1 level in Learning Environment.

UNAD, INVIL English (2020). Unit 1-2: Interview and respond to interviews (2). Inglés B1.
Taken from the E book level B1 in Learning Environment.