Asignatura

Suficiencia de Inglés 4

Profesores
Lic. Daniel Mera Moya, Mg. Eii
Lic. Kenia Cevallos, Mg.Sc
Lic. Javier Centeno, Mg.Sc
Lic. Valeria Macías, Mg.Sc.

Importante: La presente guía de estudio incorpora contenidos sintetizados sobre los ejes
temáticos correspondientes a la Unidad No. 2. Este documento servirá como referente
conceptual y teórico para las evaluaciones parciales y final de esta materia.

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Periodo Académico 2022 – S2
Index

CONTENT

Course learning outcome ............................................................................................................. 4

Unit 2: Keep calm and take a break.............................................................................................. 4
.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Lesson 1.1 ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Vocabulary: Education. ..................................................................................................................... 5
Lesson 1.2 ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Grammar: Use of 'going to' for past intentions. .................................................................................. 6
Lesson: 1.3 ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Reading: Random Reading. ................................................................................................................ 7
Lesson 2.1 ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Vocabulary: Food and cooking. .......................................................................................................... 7
Lesson 2.2 ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Grammar: Used to. ............................................................................................................................ 9
Lesson 2.3 ........................................................................................................................................10
Reading: Random Reading. ...............................................................................................................10
Lesson 2.4 ........................................................................................................................................10
Writing: Random Writing. .................................................................................................................10
.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Lesson 3.1: .......................................................................................................................................11
Vocabulary: Tourism. ........................................................................................................................11
Lesson 3.2 ........................................................................................................................................12
Grammar: Questions tags. ................................................................................................................12
Lesson 3.3 ........................................................................................................................................13
Reading: Random Reading. ...............................................................................................................13
Lesson 4.1 ........................................................................................................................................13
Vocabulary: House and furniture.......................................................................................................13
Lesson 4.2 ........................................................................................................................................15

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 Grammar: Reported speech. .............................................................................................................15
Lesson 4.3 ........................................................................................................................................16
Reading: Random Reading. ...............................................................................................................16
Lesson 4.4 ........................................................................................................................................16
Writing: Random reading. .................................................................................................................16
Complementary resources ......................................................................................................... 17
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................. 17
Actividades a desarrollar ........................................................................................................... 18
Autoaprendizaje ........................................................................................................................ 18
Componente Docencia ............................................................................................................... 19
• ACTIVIDAD N°1: Quiz 4 – Lesson 1 (Calificada) ...........................................................................19
• ACTIVIDAD N°2: Quiz 5 – Lesson 2 (Calificada) ...........................................................................19
• ACTIVIDAD N°4: Quiz 6 – Lesson 3 (Calificada) ...........................................................................19
• ACTIVIDAD N° 4: Hangman 1 – Lesson 4 (Calificada) ...................................................................20

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Course learning outcome

At the end of this level (English Proficiency Level 4), students will be able to communicate
in everyday situations with frequently used expressions and using elementary vocabulary.
To use basic written language for simple practical purposes. To understand the main point
of short extracts in a limited range of situations.

Unit 2: Keep calm and take a break.

Unit learning outcome: To deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area
where the language is spoken.

LESSON 1 LESSON 2 LESSON 3 LESSON 4

VOCABULARY
VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY
Lesson 4.1
Lesson 1.1 Lesson 2.1 Lesson 3.1
House and
Education Food and cooking Tourism
Furniture

GRAMMAR
GRAMMAR GRAMMAR GRAMMAR
Lesson 1.2
Lesson 2.2 Lesson 3.2 Lesson 4.2
Use of 'going' to for
Used to Question tags Reported speech
past intentions

READING
READING READING READING
Lesson 1.3
Lesson 2.3 Lesson 3.3 Lesson 4.3
Random Reading
Random Reading Random Reading Random Reading

WRITING WRITING
Lesson 2.4 Lesson 4.4
Random Writing Random Writing

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Lesson 1.1
Vocabulary: Education.

Objective: Understand and use some vocabulary related to education

Explanation:
Education is the process of teaching or learning in a school, or the knowledge that you get from
this.

Useful language: key words from this lesson

Word list: Vocabulary, Lesson 5

advice noun an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or
how you should act in a particular situation
textbook noun a book that contains detailed information about a subject for
people who are studying that subject
stress noun great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that
causes this condition
certification noun proof or a document proving that someone is qualified for a
particular job, or that something is of good quality
teacher noun a person who instructs or trains others, esp. in a school
subject noun an area of knowledge that is studied in school, college, or
university
grade noun a number or letter that shows how good someone's work or
performance is
check verb to find out about something
rest verb to (cause someone or something to) stop doing a particular activity
or stop being active for a period of time in order to relax and get
back your strength
relax verb to (cause someone to) become less active and more calm and
happy
understand verb to know the meaning of something that someone says
note noun a short piece of writing
concentrate verb to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity,
subject, or problem

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 Lesson 1.2
Grammar: Use of 'going to' for past intentions.

Objective: Can use ‘was/were going to’ to refer to past intentions

Introduction to the grammar topic

Was/were going to is often used to talk about an intention or plan that didn't happen.

For example: I was going to tell her but I didn't get time – a future plan or intention in the past.

Another example: they were going to start the project on Monday but had to change plans due to
an operational issue – a future plan or intention in the past.

For additional explanation and some practice, you may use the following link:

https://www.engvid.com/english-grammar-the-future-in-the-past/

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 Lesson: 1.3
Reading: Random Reading.

Objective: The Teacher will provide students with online material in order to fulfill this activity.

For Reading Comprehension Strategies, you may use the following link:
https://www.adlit.org/topics/english-language-learners/reading-comprehension-strategies-
english-language-learners

Lesson 2.1
Vocabulary: Food and cooking.

Objective: Use words related to food and cooking.

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Useful language: key words from this lesson

Word list: English IV - lesson 6 Vocabulary

fork noun a small object with three or four points and a handle, that you use to pick
up food and eat with
pour verb to make a substance flow from a container, especially into another
container, by raising just one side of the container that the substance is in

recipe noun a set of instructions telling you how to prepare and cook food, including a
list of what food is needed for this
boil verb to reach, or cause something to reach, the temperature at which a liquid
starts to turn into a gas
taste noun the flavour of something, or the ability of a person or animal to recognize
different flavours
pan noun a metal container that is round and often has a long handle and a lid, used
for cooking things on top of a cooker
oven noun the part of a cooker with a door, used to bake or roast food
stove noun a large box-shaped device that is used to cook and heat food, either by
putting the food inside or by putting it on the top
knife noun a tool, usually with a metal blade and a handle, used for cutting and
spreading food or other substances, or as a weapon

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 Lesson 2.2
Grammar: Used to.

Objective: Can use ‘used to’ to refer to past habits and routines.

Introduction to the grammar topic

We can use ‘used to’ to talk about past habits (repeated past actions) that don't happen any more.
I used to go swimming every Thursday when I was at school. She used to smoke but she gave up a
few years ago. used to + infinitive should not be confused with be/get used to + -ing, which has a
different meaning.

For additional explanation and some practice, you may use the following links:

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/used-to.html
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a2/used-to/

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 Lesson 2.3
Reading: Random Reading.

Objective: The teacher will choose a random reading for students to get the score for this task.

Lesson 2.4
Writing: Random Writing.

Objective: The teacher will choose a random writing for students to get the score for this task.

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Lesson 3.1:
Vocabulary: Tourism.

Objective: Understand meaning of words related to tourism in context.

Useful language: key words from this lesson

Word list: English IV - lesson 7 Vocabulary

adventure noun an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as
a trip or experience, or the excitement produced by such an
activity
village noun a group of houses and other buildings that is smaller than a
town, usually in the countryside
rafting noun the use of a rubber raft to travel with the current of a river,
especially as a sport
expedition noun an organized journey for a particular purpose
biodiverse adjective having many different types of animals and plants
eye-catching adjective very attractive or noticeable
sailing noun the sport or activity of using boats with sails
stunningly adverb in a way that is extremely beautiful or attractive
explore verb to search and discover (about something)
hiking noun the activity of going for long walks in the countryside
peak noun the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill
coastline noun the particular shape of the coast, especially as seen from
above, from the sea, or on a map
equator noun an imaginary line drawn around the middle of the earth an
equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole
jungle noun a tropical forest in which trees and plants grow very closely
together
national park noun an area of a country that is protected by the government
because of its natural beauty or because it has a special
history
beach noun an area of sand or small stones near the sea or another area
of water such as a lake
lake noun a large area of water surrounded by land and not connected
to the sea except by rivers or streams
volcano noun a mountain with a large, circular hole at the top through
which lava (= hot liquid rock) gases, steam, and dust are or
have been forced out
holiday noun a time when someone does not go to work or school but is
free to do what they want, such as travel or relax

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Lesson 3.2
Grammar: Questions tags.

Objective: Can express enthusiasm and excitement in a limited way.

Introduction to the grammar topic

A tag question is a special construction in English. It is a statement followed by a mini-question. We

use tag questions to ask for confirmation. They mean something like: "Is that right?" or "Do you
agree?" They are very common in English.
The basic structure of a tag question is:

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 negative statement positive tag

You don't like me, do you?

positive statement negative tag

Snow is white, isn't it?

For additional explanation and some practice, you may use the following links:

https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/tag-questions.htm
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/es/grammar/b1-b2-grammar/question-tags

Lesson 3.3
Reading: Random Reading.

Objective: The teacher will choose a text for students.

Lesson 4.1
Vocabulary: House and furniture.

Objective: Learn and use words related to house and furniture

Useful language: key words from this lesson

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 Word list: English IV - lesson 8 Vocabulary
microwave noun an electric oven that uses waves of energy to cook or heat
food quickly
sound system noun a piece or several pieces of electronic equipment that can be
used to play music from recordings, radio broadcasts, etc.

toilet noun a bowl-shaped device with a seat that you sit on or stand
near when emptying the body of urine or solid waste, or
another device used for this purpose
bookshelf noun a shelf in a bookcase
sofa noun a long, soft seat with a back and usually arms, on which
more than one person can sit at the same time
dining table noun a table at which meals are eaten
shower noun a device that releases drops of water through a lot of very
small holes and that you stand under to wash your whole
body
television noun a device shaped like a box with a screen that receives
electrical signals and changes them into moving images and
sound, or the method or business of sending images and
sound by electrical signals
washing machine noun a machine for washing clothes, sheets, and other things
made of cloth
dining room noun a room in which meals are eaten
living room noun the room in a house or apartment that is used for relaxing in
and entertaining guests
fridge noun a piece of kitchen equipment that uses electricity to preserve
food at a cold temperature
kitchen noun a room where food is kept, prepared, and cooked and
where the dishes are washed
gadget noun a small device or machine with a particular purpose
equipment noun the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular
purpose
furniture noun things such as chairs, tables, beds, cupboards, etc. that are
put into a house or other building to make it suitable and
comfortable for living or working in

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 Lesson 4.2
Grammar: Reported speech.

Objective: Can report past orders and requests with ‘tell/ask’.

Introduction to the grammar topic

Reported speech is when we tell someone what another person said. To do this, we can use direct
speech or indirect speech. For example:
Direct speech: 'I work in a bank,' said Daniel.
Indirect speech: Daniel said that he worked in a bank.

For additional explanation and some practice, you may use the following links:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/b1-b2-grammar/reported-speech-1-
statements#:~:text=Grammar%20explanation,he%20worked%20in%20a%20bank.
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/reported-speech.html

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 Lesson 4.3
Reading: Random Reading.

Objective: The Teacher will choose a text for students.

Lesson 4.4
Writing: Random reading.
Objective: Write short, simple notes, postcards to friends.

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 Complementary resources
The following complementary resources are suggestions so that you can expand the information on
the topics studied, as part of your self-learning process:

Bibliography

• Annette Capel, Nicki Joseph (2015). Cambridge University Press and UCLES. Editorial
Cambridge University Press and UCLES

• Cambridge University Press (2022). Cambridge Dictionary. Cambridge

• Castro Quiroz, Martha Elizabeth, Mera Moya, Daniel Gustavo, Loor Domo, Mónica Lissette,
Vera Vélez Francisco Ricardo, Cedeño Macías, Leticia Mercedes (2018). Better Together
Level. Editorial Universidad Técnica de Manabí

• Grupo Editorial Océano (2000). Diccionario Smart Español-inglés. Océano

• Latham-Koenig, Christina, Oxeden, Clive (2008). América English File. Editorial. Oxford

• Phillips, Deborah Longman (2013). Editorial Pearson Education

• Richey (2012). Oxford Business. Editorial English University Press

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 Actividades a desarrollar
La siguiente tabla muestra las actividades a realizar en la unidad 3 y las fechas máximas (cierre)
para el cumplimiento.

CRONOGRAMA DE ACTIVIDADES – UNIDAD 3

PUNTAJE DE FECHA/HORA
ACTVIDADES CADA APERTURA CIERRE
ACTIVIDAD 00H00M 23H55M
1 PUNTO
LESSON 1 QUIZ 4

1 PUNTO
LESSON 2 QUIZ 5
COMPONENTE DE
DOCENCIA 1 PUNTO 27/10/2022 28/01/2023
LESSON 3 QUIZ 6
1 PUNTO
LESSON 4 HANGMAN 1

La presente guía didáctica plantea el desarrollo de actividades que contribuirán al

aprendizaje integral de los contenidos propuestos en cada uno de los ejes temáticos que
corresponden a la presente unidad.

Autoaprendizaje

Realizar lectura comprensiva e inferencial del contenido de la presente Guía de Estudio

de la UNIDAD 2. El contenido presentado será considerado para el desarrollo de las
siguientes actividades quiz 4, quiz 5, quiz 6 and hangman 1.

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 Componente Docencia

• ACTIVIDAD N°1: Quiz 4 – Lesson 1 (Calificada)

Fecha de inicio: 27/10/2022 a partir de las 00H00

Fecha de cierre: 28/01/2023 hasta las 23H55
Calificación: 1 punto
Número de preguntas: 10 preguntas
Tiempo: 30 minutos
Número de intentos: 1
Responder el Quiz 4 que se encuentra en el aula virtual de la asignatura. Es importante que antes
de responderlo repase e interiorice los contenidos de “Unit 2 - lesson 1” de la Guía de Estudios.

• ACTIVIDAD N°2: Quiz 5 – Lesson 2 (Calificada)

Fecha de inicio: 27/10/2022 a partir de las 00H00

Fecha de cierre: 28/01/2023 hasta las 23H55
Calificación: 1 punto
Número de preguntas: 10 preguntas
Tiempo: 30 minutos
Número de intentos: 1
Responder el Quiz 5 que se encuentra en el aula virtual de la asignatura. Es importante que antes
de responderlo repase e interiorice los contenidos de “Unit 2 - lesson 2” de la Guía de Estudios.

• ACTIVIDAD N°4: Quiz 6 – Lesson 3 (Calificada)

Fecha de inicio: 27/10/2022 a partir de las 00H00

Fecha de cierre: 28/01/2023 hasta las 23H55
Calificación: 1 punto
Número de preguntas: 10 preguntas
Tiempo: 30 minutos
Número de intentos: 1
Responder el Quiz 6 que se encuentra en el aula virtual de la asignatura. Es importante que antes
de responderlo repase e interiorice los contenidos de “Unit 2 - lesson 3” de la Guía de Estudios.

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 • ACTIVIDAD N° 4: Hangman 1 – Lesson 4 (Calificada)

Fecha de inicio: 27/10/2022 a partir de las 00H00

Fecha de cierre: 28/01/2023 hasta las 23H55
Calificación: 1 punto
Tiempo: 30 minutos
Número de intentos: 1
El estudiante encontrará en la plataforma virtual un juego educativo llamado “ahorcado”, cuyo El
objetivo consiste en acertar la palabra secreta sin cometer más de un cierto número de fallos y antes
de que se agote el tiempo. El jugador podrá ir pidiendo letras que aparecerán en la palabra secreta
si ésta las contiene, en caso contrario contará como fallo. Para lograr completar la actividad de
manera satisfactoria es necesario que revise las temáticas abordadas en “Unit 2 - lesson 4” de la
Guía de Estudios. Recuerde que dispone de 1 intento.

Algunas instrucciones:

- Deben completar 8 palabras en total. Algunas están conformadas por dos o más palabras, ej:
boarding card.
- Tienen hasta 6 intentos por palabra.
- Las palabras que contienen más de dos palabras estarán separadas por un espacio el cual se
reflejará en el juego - es decir que es un espacio más por llenarse en el juego. Para el espacio 5 que
separa las palabras deberán seleccionar el símbolo _ (guion bajo) que está entre las opciones de
letras.
- Habrán palabras que contienen un guion medio ( - ) como por ejemplo: low-cost airline. En este
caso, el signo también reflejará como un espacio en el juego. Para completar ese espacio deberán
seleccionar el símbolo - de guion bajo que está entre las opciones de letras.

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