1.

NAMES: Laura Sofía Hernández

Luz Nataly Bernal Vergara
Mauricio Alejandro Pacavita

2. AGES: 23, 25, 27.

3. Please, write three touristic places you have visited in your country.

COUNTRY PLACE 1 PLACE 2 PLACE 3

FRANCE Catedral of Notre Torre Eiifell Palacio de
Dame Versalles
JAPAN I have visited I have known I have seen Jardin
Senso-ji Torre de Tokyo Nacional Shin-
Juko Gyoen
BRAZIL I have known Rio I have been I have been
de Janeiro taking photos in swimming in
Sao Paulo cataratas del
iguazu

4. Name “Faux pas” (cultural rules) and traditions foreigners should keep in mind when visiting your
country.

Japan: you should not
wear shoes inside a house.
1.You do not make noise or
shout.
2.You do not disturb
geishas or maikos
3. Keep distance
Brazil: you should walk around France: you shouldsay “hello”
with Kleenex/paper tissues on your to strangers by shaking hands.
bag to sneeze your nose in public.
1. Don’t refill your cup. Wait to
1.Brazilians are famous for their be served.
love of dance and music, with
2. Have both hands on the
regular festivals.
table.
2. Language is one of the strongest
3.Greet each person
elements of Brazil's national unity
individually.
with Portuguese, the language
spoken by almost 100 percent of
the population. The only
exceptions are some members of
Amerindian groups and immigrant
groups

3. Brazil is predominantly a Catholic

country with 65% of the population
affiliated with the religion. The
beliefs and practices of Catholicism
 tend to vary throughout this vast
country, particularly in rural areas
where the Saints of the Church are
honored with a pilgrimage vow.

5. Answer the following question:

How long have you been learning English?

Pen pal from Japan's answer: I have been studying English for three months in Japan

Pen pal from Brazil's answer: I have been studying English for 4 months in Brazil

Pen pal from France's answer: I have been studying English for two months in France

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6. Write a list of five activities your group has done to learn English.

Example: We have watched English movies with closed caption in English.

A. We have been Conversations in English for meetings in virtual applications.

B. We have been playing to describe objects , peoples and animals,
C. We have been playing hangman
D. We have been doing cleaning and practicing the parts of the house.
E. We have been Practicing the language with bibliographic cards.

7. As a group, write about the reasons why it is important for you to learn English.

Example: We want to learn English because we want to study abroad, learn many things about other
cultures and enjoy the advantages of communicating with new people around the world. It is important since
we learn a second language with which we can communicate with new people and learn a new culture

Learning English is important for our work and everyday life.