TASK 2.

LOOKING FOR A DESTINATION

Diana Alejandra Rodriguez Sandoval

English B1
Group number: 5

Tutor:
Claudia Juliana Gómez Mastrodomenico 

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA

Program of Ingenieria of Sistema’s
2022
 INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY
STEP 1
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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.
The recommendations to keep in mind including that you must visit Bangkok
thanks to the abundant and delicious food that you find there and for the
temples and historical sites and last and not least, you must not miss the
snake farm.

b. What is the fastest way to get around in Bangkok?

The fastest way to get around this beautiful city is the Skytrain, it is a much faster and
cheaper way to travel from the river to the shopping malls.

c. Where can you find the best Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands in
Bangkok?

Chinese and Thai restaurants and stalls are found in Chinatown, Yaowarat Street and
they are the best places and have the best restaurants.

d. Why is water one of the best ways to move around Thailand?

Because it is the fastest and cheapest way, you can also see all the sites such as
temples, shopping centers, a Sukhumvit nightlife and the famous Chatuchak street
market
e. Why does the author say you can eat everywhere?

Because Thailand has some of the best Thai street food in the world, and with only $5
you can eat a hearty 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.
If you like to visit the night places do not forget to visit the magic of Bangkok
at night on this night tour you will find the temples, markets and food in tuk-
tuk.
If you are a lover of walks and you like night adventures, start with a tuk-tuk
ride through Bangkok, watching how the city lights illuminate the ancient
temples and modern skyscrapers.

2.3 FORUM INTERACTION EVIDENCE

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CLASSMATES’ ANSWERS)
 STEP 3 - WRITING ACTIVITY

PREPARING MY TRAVEL GUIDE 

CATEGORY VOCABULARY SENTENCES

Name: the hills hills The Cerros de Mavecure are one of the
of mavicure oldest mountains in Latín America and
mountains are located about 50 kilometers from
location of the the town of Inírida. They are made up
location
place: Inirida- of three mountains, called Mavecure,
Guainia height Mono and Pajarito.
jungle Thanks to its 250 meters high, visitors
can enjoy a spectacular view of the
rivers
jungle and the rivers that surround
birds them.

borders There is also a wide variety of exotic

birds to see and water sports on the
boat nearby Inirida River.
species The Cerros de Mavecure are located in
top the department of Guainía, in the
southeast of Colombia, not far from the
borders with Venezuela and Brazil. The
Cerros are made up of 3 granite
mountains: Monte Parajito at 712m,
Monos at 480m, and Mavecure at
170m. They can be reached by the
Inirida River, in two hours by fast boat.

In this same region several rivers are

born, the Orinoco River, the Atabapo
River, the Inirida River and the
Guaviare River, forming a "fluvial star".
While navigating these rivers, it is
possible to observe beautiful and rare
species of pink and gray dolphins. It is
possible to experience a strong
connection with the roots of Colombia
by hiking through its mountains, off
 the beaten path, accompanied by a
guide, to admire the impressive
panoramic view from the top.

What to do  watersports You can do water sports, long walks, you
can go camping with friends or family,
walks
you can observe all kinds of birds or
camp exotic and beautiful birds, very closely,
and you can take photos with all your
birds friends and enjoy that great beautiful
Photos view.

Travel Tips:  comfortable  You must wear comfortable

clothes clothes, comfortable shoes and
bring food and water.
foods
 You have to go with all latitude, to
bag spend a very nice and pleasant
trip.
place  You musn't not forget to bring a
waste bag so you can carry your food
and hydration
hydration  On the route of the walk when you
arrive at the site you do not have
to leave your food residues, this is
to take care of the site and leave it
clean.

Superstitions  tourist  Before embarking on the tourist

tour, you must ask permission
mother Nature
from Mother Nature to enter the
legend. hill.

hills  It is not recommended to try to

climb the mavicure hill, since
 according to the legend of the
princess Inírida, an accident can
occur.

When to go hills The best time to travel to the hills of

Mavicure is in summer.
summer

Where to stay  community In the indigenous community of

Remanso belonging to the Chorro-Bocón
rural
reservation, there is a very rural site with
craft indigenous themes such as handicrafts
and the famous hammocks or hammocks
tourist made by the same indigenous members
air of the community or their preference,
beds according to the taste of the tourist
nature to rest. in the nights; the environment is
jungle which radiates tranquility and
peace ideal for people who want to
breathe fresh air and enjoy something
different in nature.

What to eat typical dish The typical dish of the indigenous community
is the ajicero which is made up of a fish broth
fish
(Bocon, mojarra, palometa, catfish, typical of
chili pepper the region), aji in pepa, which is
accompanied by cassava and mañoco
Coal
(these products are made from yucca brava
yucca by our indigenous people).
Grilled fish (of your choice), prepared in
firewood or charcoal which is accompanied
with some patacones, casabe, mañoco, chili
(ground or in seeds).

What to drink drink The typical drinks offered to tourists to

accompany meals are yucuta de manaca
foods
and seje, which is made up of mañoco
tourists and the drink of your choice.

Transportation boat To get to this beautiful place, a boat or

 boat flying waterway is made and it is a
means of transport in which you arrive
nature
faster and contemplate the beautiful
scenery landscapes that nature offers us, which
characterizes the land of many waters.
transportation
Earth

Language Spanish The main languages are Spanish and the

mother tongue of the “Puinave”
Language
indigenous community.

Currency peso The Colombian peso is used.

.

Tipping preference Depending on your preference although

this is not mandatory.

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