Equipo 9

Gabriel de la Luz Marcial

Original

Chipilo, a small pueblo south of Puebla, has a lot going for it. Settled in October
1882 by Italians from Veneto, Italy, chipileños (as they’re known) have retained
their language, customs and food for generations.
But Zuri Merlo, the director of Chipilo Nostro, the fiesta celebrating the pueblo’s
founding, thought there was something missing. “I felt that Chipilo lacked color,”
she said.

Past Simple
Chipilo, a small pueblo south of Puebla, was founded by Italians from Veneto,
chipileños (as they’re known) in October 1882. They retained their language,
customs, and food, despite the passing of time.
Anyway, Zuri Merlo, director of Chipilo Nostro, the fiesta celebrating the pueblo’s
founding, felt “Chipilo lacked color”.

Past Continuous

Chipilo, a small pueblo south of Puebla, was founded by Italians from Veneto,
chipileños (as they’re known) in October 1882. Through time they were doing a
good job retaining their language, customs, and food.
In the past years, however, Zuri Merlo, director of Chipilo Nostro, the fiesta
celebrating the pueblo’s founding, was feeling “Chipilo lacked color”.

Present Perfect
Chipilo, a small pueblo south of Puebla, was founded by Italians from Veneto,
chipileños (as they’re known) in October 1882. For generations, they have retained
their language, customs, and food.
But Zuri Merlo, the director of Chipilo Nostro, the fiesta celebrating the pueblo’s
founding, thought there was something missing. “I felt that Chipilo lacked color,”
she had said just before presenting her idea.