TASK 2.

LOOKING FOR A DESTINATION

STUDENTS’ NAME:
EDINSON PORRAS BAUTISTA

English B1

Tutor:
CESAR LEONARDO RUEDA MARTINEZ

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA

UNAD
2023
 INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY

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.

If you are one of those people who enjoy authentic places, you must avoid staying in
The Khao San Roas.

The best option to stay in Bangkok is Phra Kanong. In this place, visitors can enjoy
authentic places and additionally, it is near to the streets markets.

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

As roads in Bangkok are crowded most of the times, Visitor must use the express boat
river. This is the best way to avoid the traffic jams in Bangkok.

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

It is easy to eat in Bangkok since food can be bought everywhere. There are a lot of
restaurants in the streets, and they offer delicious local plates. In addition to that, food
is not that expensive.

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

Definetely, water is the best option to travel around Bangkok because the roads are
always full of traffic. For this, water is the best and fastests way to know Bangkok.

e. Why does the author say you can eat everywhere?

The author claims that you can eat everywhere because food is sold everywhere in
every street in Bangkok.

f. What would you add to a guide destination like this? Mention 2 different items that
you consider necessary to keep in mind.

- Something missing in the Travel Guide was the currency we should bring to
Bangkok.

- Another missing thing was the activities for enjoyment that can be done at nights
in Bangkok.

LINK OF MY VOCAROO AUDIO

https://voca.ro/1o0KNo5siewF

STEP 3 - WRITING ACTIVITY

PREPARING MY TRAVEL GUIDE

CATEGORY VOCABULARY SENTENCES

Name & location of the Pereira - Colombia Pereira is one of the Cities
place of Colombia which
produces coffee. Pereira is
surrounded by beautiful
landscapes which makes it
 a touristic city in Colombia.

What to do Go to parque del Café. Parque del Café is an

amusement park of coffee.
It has a theme park for
people play games, attend
shows and there also
Visit Plaza de Bolivar.
water atractions.

IN Pereira there is a
Enjoy the Lake Otun. famous square dedicated
to Simon Bolivar. Plaza de
Bolivar is ideal for buying
souvenirs. Likewise, in this
place visitors can eat local
food and talk with locals
about the history of the
city.

Going to the Parque Los

Nevados and having a
great day in the lake is a
must-do activity in Pereira.
There are beautiful views
to enjoy while drinking
some local drinks. The
species and habitats that
are in this place cannot be
seen in other places.

Travel Tips: Safety Colombia has security

problems, and Pereira is
not the execption. Even
though, safety in Pereira
has improved a lot, there
are still places where
visitors can be assaulted.
To avoid this, it is better to
be with people who you
trust and avoid unsafety
 places.

Superstitions Umbrella In Pereira people believe

that opening an umbrella in
a closed area will bring
years of bad luck.

It is believed in Colombia
that putting lentils in your
Lentils pocket to receive the new
year will bring abundance.

When to go August There is famous festival in

Pereira, “La Fiesta de la
Cosecha”. This takes place
in August. That is why, this
month is the best time to
visit Pereira. There are
many events that visitors
can enjoy while being in
Pereira during this festival.

Where to stay Zona Rosa There is a zone in Pereira

known as “La Carrera 13”.
This is one the best zones
in Pereira where visitors
can access to restaurants,
malls and bars.

What to eat Local food Pereira is one the of the

Paisa cities in Colombia,
so, visitors can have the
Arepa famous “Bandeja Paisa”.
Likewise, the arepas are
an excellent option for
people who enjoys trying
typical dishes.
What to drink Coffee Being Pereira one of the
coffee producers cities in
Colombia, visitors must try
the different variations of
coffee drinks that are
served in this city.

Transportation Public transportation A great option to move

around Pereira is renting a
car. However, if you are
looking or something
cheaper, you can the
public buses. There are
different buses which go all
around the city.

Language Spanish Most People in Pereira

only speak Spanish. For
this it is a good idea to
learn at least the basic
Spanish vocabulary to
have a better experience
with locals.

Currency Pesos The local currency is the

Colombian Peso. There
are also places where
people change dollars and
euros to the local currency.
Likewise, there are some
hotels and restaurants
where people can pay with
dollars.

Tipping Not mandatory The legal tip in Colombia is

the 10% of the bill.
However, customers have
 the option to pay for it or
not. It can be taken out of
the bill when asked.

3.3 INFOGRAPHIC

BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES

https://trip101.com/article/things-to-do-pereira-colombia
https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Pereira.d2763.Travel-Guide-Activities
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/colombia/pereira
https://www.alltherooms.com/blog/things-to-do-pereira-colombia/
https://www.triphobo.com/places/pereira-colombia/things-to-do
https://colombia.travel/en/pereira