TASK 2.

LOOKING FOR A DESTINATION

Juan Esteban Alonso Baez

English B1
900003_1561
Carlos Gil Torres Ferrer

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA

UNAD
2022
 INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY
STEP 1
1.4 (PASTE YOUR AUDIO RECORDING LINK OF EXERCISE 14, MODULE 1
FROM THE E-BOOK) PEGUE SU ENLACE DE GRABACIÓN DE AUDIO DEL
EJERCICIO 14, MÓDULO 1 DEL E-BOOK)
https://1drv.ms/u/s!ArQ_0iK5FLsAgQebJBoEGcODfLTb?e=8ucbG0

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 should have an amazing experience with the snakes of Bangkok

The Foreign should not travel by taxi if he does not want to last many hours in traffic, on
the contrary, he must take the river taxi or express boat.
You should not stop eating street food, which is economical and very good.
You must visit tourist places like Giant Buddha in the temple of Wat Pho and the
spectacular grand palace, among others.

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

The best way to get around Bangkok is by taking the skytrain, because it is very cheap
and comfortable.
c. Where can you find the best Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands in
Bangkok?
The best restaurants and stalls for Thai and Chinese food can be found on the street, for
prices of 5 and in great abundance.
d. Why is water one of the best ways to move around Thailand?
Because traffic is a nightmare, while, for water, cheaper and much faster alternatives are
offered, which you can also enjoy the river ride.
e. Why does the author say you can eat everywhere?
because you will find abundant food with low prices, in all the streets, since these foods
are very cheap and tasty.

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 recommend it as a tourist support so that foreigners or tourists are not robbed or
scammed on the streets.
I would recommend a better hotel factor for the most excellent comfort in the client or
tourist.
I would also recommend a dynamic daily planning where you can get to know Bangkok
in a safe and unforgettable way.

2.3 FORUM INTERACTION EVIDENCE

(PASTE SCREENSHOTS OF YOUR FORUM COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR
CLASSMATES’ ANSWERS) (PEGA PANTALLAS DE LOS COMENTARIOS DE
TUS FOROS SOBRE LAS RESPUESTAS DE TUS COMPAÑEROS)

STEP 3 - WRITING ACTIVITY

PREPARING MY TRAVEL GUIDE 

CATEGORY VOCABULARY SENTENCES

Medellin  Charro Medellin is the second in importance

 Chévere in Colombia, and capital of the
 Chimba department of Antioquia; its average
 Farra temperature is 24º and it is located at
 ¿Qué más 1,479 meters above sea level; It has
parcero? an extension of 105 square
kilometers of urban land, 270 of rural
 land and 5.2 of land for expansion.

What to do  In Medellin you can Full day in Guatapé(Pueblo de Zócalos) from
travel and eat very Medellín: La Piedra del Peñol, a must stop
exotic things, and see for anyone who visits Medellín, you can visit
the municipality of Guatapé, the famous
beautiful landscapes for Guatapé sockets and an exclusive boat tour
which this place is on Lake Guatapé
dynamic and very daily
Pablo and Comuna 13 tour with cable car:
activity Focus on the life and times of Pablo Escobar
and Comuna 13 on this private tour of
Medellín. Booking a private tour means you'll
receive personalized attention.

Pablo Escobar Museum: Pablo's personal

items rest in the museum, through which his
great passions can be seen

Travel Tips:  You must heed all You must be attentive to the
advice. recommendations of the tour guides
during the trip

You should always carry plenty of

cash to be able to buy souvenir items
during your tour

I recommend you keep your

valuables before going out to visit the
places in Medellin

you should not make tours at night

because you can show
a theft

Superstitions  superstitions is a small The dreaded Friday the 13th, a black

structure that couples cat crossing your path or going under
this culture a ladder, are some beliefs that would
be linked to what we call "bad luck".

When to go the best time, for the The best time to visit Colombia are
best vacations the months of December, March, July
and August. These are the most
suitable to organize a vacation tour in
 the New Granada nation.

Where to security, and comfort a They are El Poblado, Parque Lleras

stay  good place to rest and
enjoy
and Laureles. These neighborhoods
have a good hotel offer, are well
connected by public transport, are
close to numerous points of interest
and are the safest in the city.

What to eat delicious Buñuelos are round balls of corn-flour

dough and cheese deep-fried in oil.
amazing
They are usually eaten for Christmas.
exotic
Mondogo (Beef Tripe Soup)
economic
This soup is made using beef tripe,
a lot to choose from pork and hen meat, and yuca and
cilantro.
Sancocho (Chicken or Hen Soup)
This soup has chicken or hen meat,
and it is cooked with potato and
plantain.
Bandeja Paisa (Typical Paisa Tray)

What to drink Antioquia brandy

which presents slightly soft sweet
and alcoholic notes
Boron juice
It works for the kidneys. The pulp is
also used as a plaster for cures.
pepper juice
salmagundi
lemonade

Transportatio comfort and good Metrocable: This is an aerial tram

n transportation, the system for mass transportation to
elegance of medellin complement the Metro System, and
 giving support the fare for this route is included in a
Metro transfer ticket.
City Buses: The city has a private
urban bus system which services all
city zones
Taxicabs: Taxi cabs in the city
provide a 24/7 service 365 days a
year.
Metro: Medellin metro moves more
than 400,000 daily. It is the only one
of its type in Colombia and people
from this region (Paisas).

Language Spanish, a very exotic Spanish is spoken in this place, since

language it is a Latin American site in the
country of Colombia

Currency the currency used in this place is the

peso Colombian.

Tipping You must leave a tip to the waiters or

people who serve you in the places
you visit during the days of the tour. 

3.3 INFOGRAPHIC
(PASTE SCREENSHOTS OF YOUR INFOGRAPHIC POST IN THE FORUM OR
YOUR INFOGRAPHICS)

STEP 4 – COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITY

4.1 FORUM INTERACTION EVIDENCE

 (PASTE SCREENSHOTS OF YOUR FORUM COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR
CLASSMATES’ INFOGRAPHICS)

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BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES