Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica

Actividad Fundamental 4: Book activities

Hernández Hernández Ana

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Cultura Inglesa
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Ing. Salim Kopara Nerio

19/noviembre/2021 Agosto – Diciembre 2021

Activity 1 “What do you know about United Kingdom?”

I. Fill in the spaces in the brain storming with the information that you and your
partner discussed.

London is the
The typical
largest city in the
food is roast
U.K. and also the
beef
most expensive.
London has over Queen Elizabeth is
170 museums longest-reigning
Queen in the
world.

Oxford University The Golf was invented

is the oldest United in Scotland and is
higher education considered a

institution national sport.

II. Write a short report in English about the ideas that you put in the brain storming.
Follow a sequence to inform someone about the UK.

This country is very large, reigned by Queen Elizabeth, and

has 170 museums. A sport they like a lot is Golf, in Scotland
was where this sport originated.

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Activity 2 Summarizing information about the Celts”

I. Write on the line if the sentences are TRUE or FALSE

False
1. The Celts existed in Britain around 1,000 years before Christ.

False
2. The world “Celts” means “Farmers”.
False
3. Bronze age is directly related to the Celts.
True
4. The Celts were excellent warriors.
True
5. The Celts practiced human sacrifices.

II. Complete the next table with information related to the concepts given about the
Celts. Follow the example.

Concept Description

Origin of the Celts The Celts came originally from central

Europe and settled in Britain, France and
Spain.
Celts in battle They made iron tools and weapons they
carried longieval shaped shields and swords

Physical Description They dye themselves with Wood, had long

hair and every part of their bodyshaved
except the head and upper lip

Druids They were members of the learned class

among the ancients celts
Agriculture They were farmers, produced corn and they also
introduced the plough.
Celtic Symbols The Celtic cross.

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Activity 3 Writing about the Roman invasion to Britain”

I. Reread the information about The Roman Britain and answer the questions.

1. Why did the Romans decide to invade the Celtic territory?

To revive the dream of expanding empire to the British isles

2. Which were the three-different kind of towns that the Roman established in
Britain?

3. Who was the Roman emperor that conquered Britain?

The emperor Claudius.

4. Which were the remarkable influences of Romans in Britain?

They brought Reading and writing skills, they left about twenty large towns,
building and excellent reads.

5. Why did the Romans leave Britain?

The roman empire suffered attacks , roma soliders in Britain needed to go

away to defend Rome.

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 Activity 4 “Writing about the Vikings”

I. Reread the information about The Vikings and complete the next concepts in the
boxes.

DRAKKARS: Long
narrrow warships
decorated witg
dragon heads.
RELIGION: Pagan at the
beginning but since they
had a lot of gods they
accepted the christianism

APPEARANCE:
Strong, tall and
brearded

SKILLS: Excellent
sailors and great
Warriors.

ORIGIN: They came

from Norway
Sweden and
Benmark

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Activity 5 “Reviewing information about ancient civilizations in the United

Kingdom”

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 I. Complete the chart with information about the ancient civilizations that existed in
the UK. Reread the information presented before if necessary.

CIVILIZATION AGE REMARKABLE IMPORTANT ORGANIZATION HOW DID THEY

FACTS (3) CHARACTERS DISSAPEARED?

Iron Age Excellent The Druias They were ruled by The roman
CELTS warriors kings, then broken conquered the
up in tribes with british isles
leaders

43 to 410 AD Reading and Claudius They had an They left to defend

writing skills Julius Cesar emperor Rome from being
attacked

ROMANS

Vikinga ge Excellent Freya They had no leader King Alfred

800 to 1150 sailors Odin but they had many detected the viking
AD gods int he battle of
Edington
VIKINGS

410 CE Had a ring Eduard the They were ruled by They were
settled in confesor a king conquered twice
ANGLO- different areas Ethelbert of
SAXONS of the country kent
King Alfred

Activity 6 “You can become a tourist guide!”

I. Describe the next British landmarks by writing a sentence about them made up only
SIX
WORDS.

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Example.

Buckingham Palace.

“House of the United Kingdom’s Queen”

a) Big Ben. Icon of England. very important.

b) Stonehenge. Of the most recognized prehistoric monuments.
c) Hadrian’swall. The north-west frontier of roman empire.
d) Palace of Westminster. The constitutional monarchy, houses of parlaments.
e) London Eye. The most attractive millenium Wheel.

II. Define five landmarks that are important in your country and write a sentence about
each one by using only SIX WORDS as you did it in the last activity. Take 15-20
minutes to do this task

a) El angel: Mexico’s victory column a national icon.

b) Chapultepec castle: Mexico castle and grass Hopper hill
c) Pyramid Tenochtitlan: Pyramid and temple major
d) Plaza de la constitución: Mexico city, arms square
e) National Police: Mexican empire, the imperial palace

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 Activity 7 “Foods in your country”

I. Fill in the charts with information about typical food in

your conuntry.

MEXICAN DISH ORIGINS INGREDIENTS DESCRIPTION

Chiles poblanos Originatinf from Picadillo Poblan chillies filled

Puebla. This dish Chillies with picadillo, walnut
were served for –based cream sauce
Agustin Iturbide. and promegranate
sedes.
Pozole Ritual sacrifices Corn Hominy corn with
Chicken or pork plenty of herbs and
spices. You can join it
with lettuce, radish,
onion, lime and chilli.
Tortillas en salsa Mayan times Corn tortillas Corn and flour
(Enchiladas) Chciken or meat tortillas filled with
Sauce chicken or meat.
Cheese Cheese, beans, or
vegetables above
covered with sauce.
Chilaquiles From the aztecs Tortillas Lightly fried corn
Sauce tortillas cut into
Chicken quarters and topped
with Green or red
salsa.
Tacos al pastor Origin dating back to Pork Thin strips of pork
the 1920s and 30s Tortillas are sliced off a spit,
and the arrival of placed on a corn
Lebansese and tortilla and served
Syrian inmigrants to with onion, coriander
Mexico. and pineapple

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II. Fill in the charts with information about British food

BRITISH DISH INGREDIENTS DESCRIPTION

Bacon butty Crispy Bacon Just bacon sándwich but the

Bread preparation of authentic
Condiments spicement must be carefully

Bangers and mash Pork sausages Bangers are pork sausages

Mash potatoes and mash mashed potatoes
Butter
Onions
Greavy
Haggis Fresh suet Kind of sausage mande out
Onions of sheeps stomach heart on
Meat liver

Cornish pasties Meat Mixure of chunky meat and

Vegetabales vegetables wrapped in hearty
Pasty case pasty case in a traditional D
Olive oil shape

Steak Flour Usually can sisting of beef,

Beefsteak onion and gravy
Mixed herbs
Egg
Milk

Activity 8 “Important celebrations in the United Kingdom”

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 I. Complete the chart with information about the holidays in the United Kingdom

1. HOLIDAY: New Year

DATE DESCRIPTION ACTIVITIES

1 January They do some rituals like People gather at the Banks

people keeping the back of the river Thames yo see
door of their houses open. Fireworks.

2. HOLIDAY: Easter
Monday

DATE DESCRIPTION ACTIVITIES

5 April Christian observance and it They decorate eggs and

takes place on the day after hide them, and when they
Easter Sunday. find them, they receive a gift.

3. HOLIDAY: St.
Patrick’s Day

DATE DESCRIPTION ACTIVITIES

17 March Honor of the patrón Sant London has a great quantity

Ireland. of Irish people, so it’s quite a
big celebration.

4. HOLIDAY: Bonfire
night

DATE DESCRIPTION ACTIVITIES

5 November Discovery of a plot

organized by Catholic

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5. HOLIDAY: April
fools day

DATE DESCRIPTION ACTIVITIES

1 March Its main characteristic is that People makes jokes to

you can prank everyone. someone else they want.

Activity 9 “Summarizing the kind of government”

I. Re-read the information above and then complete the information about government system
in the United Kingdom.

1. Government

Kind of Government: Parlamentary democracy with constitutional monarch

Characteristics: The King or queen is the head of the state and a prime minister is the head of the
government

Participants: King or Queen and minister

2. Prime Minister

Name: Bons Johnson

Functions: Leads the government with the support of administrer

How is he/she elected: He has to win a general election

3. Current Monarch

Name: Queen Elizabeth II

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Functions: Governing the country with the crown

How is he/she elected: The crowns passed to the oldest

Age: 94 years

Years reigning: 68 years

4. Parliament

Location: Central London

Description of House of Lords: Second chamber or upper house of the UK

Description of House of Commons: Consists og 646 elected MrB’s

Activity 10 “Analysis of the movie The Queen”

I. Watch the assigned movie and answer the following questions:

1) What is the main topic of the movie?

The struggles after princess Diana’s death

2) Describe the historical context shown in the movie

We saw the kind of government the UK has the prime minister and the Queen’s
relationship

3) Write 3 facts mentioned in the movie

The queen was so Young when she received the Crown.

You can ever turn back to the queen , you have always

4) How did the movie help you to understand better the historical event presented in it?

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 He knew little about documentaries, although his death had the gaze of everyone, to this
day it is still a subject of his death

Activity 11 “Discussing facts about education in your country”

I. Write some ideas that could describe your opinion or experiences about the topics below. (50
words in each one)

1. Your first day at elementary school.

I was very nervous and I remember crying. I really wanted to go back to kindergarten with my
friends. The teacher gave me a paddle to stop crying. And I also remember very well that the
next day I return to kindergarten with my friends

2. The quality of your elemental education.

In elementary school I didn't like mathematics so much, but I tried hard to understand him. I
learned more from my brother, and thanks to that I was able to understand topics that were just
going to be taught to me in classes.

3. The higher education facilities in your country.

I really believe that there is much to improve, many facilities are forgotten, and the government
does not pay much attention to those issues. In many schools they do not have workshops for
better preparation due to lack of resources, but I think it could change by investing more in
education.

4. The preparation of teachers in your school

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 Actualmente estudio en la universidad y he tenido muy buenos profesores a lo largo de la
carrera, son maestros muy bien preparados, con especialidades en un area. Realmente los
maestros mas serios y estrictos son los que mejor te dejan un aprendizaje al terminar el curso.

5. All children attend to school in Mexico.

Not really, there is a lot of poverty in the country, and although everyone has the right to
education, it does not mean that it is free. There are many marginalized people who do not
even have the recurdos to have a dignified life, and education is a problem that to this day the
government leaves for the end.

6. Higher Education is expensive in Mexico

In private schools yes, but we also have public schools that can offer a basic education, even
workshops. And there are also scholarships that many schools offer to support students to
continue studying

7. Educative System in Mexico needs improvement

yes, it needs an improvement. As well as better preparing educators, because there are really
very bad teachers who in the end harm the students and many by ego do not accept different
options

Activity 12 “Reviewing Information about education in the United Kingdom”

I. Write five questions that can be answered with the information given about higher education
in the United Kingdom. Include the answers. You may use the next structure in your
questions.
Wh-word + do/does/did +person + verb + complement
or
Wh-word + is /are /was /were + person + complement.

1. What do the control education authorities do?

They manage and supervise Works for improving the development of the curricular and
national exams.

2. What does the act of 1994 say about the education?

All children have a right to free school eduation and it is compulsory between age of five
and sixteen.

3. What is the local education authorities?

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 It is the responsable for the local and regional education management.

4. Hoy many tipes of states schools are in the UK?

Four community school, foundation schools, trust schools and voluntary schools.

5. How are schools in UK?

Can be both, which have a great reputation for high standards of teaching.

Activity 13 “Universities in English speaking countries”

I. Fill the information about this prestigious universities, and add another University in UK,
and 2 of USA

Location Year of Foundation Founder Motto Famous

Graduated
Students

Oxford England 1096 King Alfred Dominios Sir Mathew

UK Iluminatio Tony Blair

Cambridge Cambridge 1209 King Henry III Hine Isaac Newton

England Lucem Charles Darwin
Sacia

Harvard Cambridge 1636 Jhon Harvard Barack Obama

USA Marck
Zuckerberg
George W. Busc

(Uk University) St.Andrews 1413 Henry Wardlow Euerto Prince William

Scotland excelar to
the best

(USA University) Stanford 1841 Sanbrd and Die lufter Tiger Woods
Joes freight Ellen Ochoa

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 (USA University) Colley 1871 James Earl Agrees do Rich Perry
Station Ridder not lie De Andre Jordan
TX, USA

Activity 14 “Research about Academic Exchange Programs in your school”

ll. Write a brief essay about the advantages and disadvantages to study abroad (1 page)

YOU GET TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE

If you study abroad in a country where they don’t speak your native language, you will have an
excellent opportunity to learn theirs. There is nothing like living in a country to learn its language. If
you already know the basics of the language, this is your opportunity to improve your fluency.

IT LOOKS GOOD ON YOUR RÉSUMÉ/ CV

Having a period spent studying abroad on your CV tells employers that you are a well-travelled
person who is open to different cultures and different points of view. It also suggests that you have
the ability to be independent and that you likely possess valuable language skills.

BETTER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Studying abroad makes it easier for you to receive the best possible teaching in your chosen field of
study. This is because you can apply to study at the leading institutions in the world for your subject,
rather than settling on what institutions are close to home.

IT TAKES YOU OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Moving abroad to study forces you to be independent and not rely on family members for support.
You will have to work out for yourself how everything works in your host country. This gives you the
opportunity to confront any social anxieties you may have and become a more confident person as
a result. You will realise that you can do much more for yourself than you previously thought.

HIGH COST

It is often the case that tuition fees are higher for international students. Plus, you may not be
entitled to the same student loans that you would receive back at home. In addition, you will have to
factor in considerable moving costs when you choose to study abroad.

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 LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL BARRIERS

While studying abroad is an excellent opportunity to learn a new language, you may initially have
some problems with language barriers. This is especially likely at the beginning when you need to
arrange things like a bank account and accommodation. It is also possible that you could come up
against cultural barriers to do with religion, gender roles, or communication differences.

HIGHER RISK

If you are unlucky enough to dislike your course, or if you come up against some personal issues
and need to return home prematurely, you will have wasted a lot more time, effort and money than if
you had chosen to study at home.

There are both advantages and disadvantages to studying abroad, but the disadvantages tend to
be worst-case scenarios, or they can be easily overcome. So don’t let the disadvantages of
studying abroad put you off making an important life decision that will bring you a wealth of benefits.
Wondering where you should study? Check out our guide to the best places to study abroad.

Don't forget you can ship your luggage with Send My Bag when studying abroad, allowing you to
create a home from home.

Activity 15 “Mexican inventions”

I. Choose from the inventions given the six things that you think were invented by a
Mexican.

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Mexican inventions

Digital camera, color TV, Instant book maker, telephone, polio vaccination and contraceptive pill.

II. After discovering the six Mexican inventions, write the person who invented them. These
are the inventors: Guillermo González Camarena, Juan Manuel Lozano, Victor Celorio,
Armando Fernández, Joel Sosa and Luis Miramontes.

1. Rocket Belt – Juan Manuel Lozano

2. Instant book maker - Victor Celorio
3. Mause ped – Armando Fernandez
4. Color TV – Guilleramo Gonzalez
5. Translucid concrete - Joel Sosa
6. Conceptive pill – Luis Miramontes.

Activity 16 “Gadgets that make our life easier”

I. Write as much as you know about them and their benefits for you telephone,
electric motor, internet, electricity, capacitor

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TELEPHONE

It is a great invention that has

helped us communicate over long
distances. Worldwide.

ELECTRIC MOTOR

It has been another great invention,

it helps us convert electrical energy
to mechanical energy.

PENICILLIN

It was discovered by mistake, and

one of the most important machines
in the world, this being a reference
for our discoveries in medicine.

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 INTERNET

The large system of connected

computers around the world that
allows people to share information
and communicate with each other.

ELECTRICITY

Many years ago we experienced

one of the most important events in
the history of humanity. When the
bulbs were presented, thus taking a
step to the electricity that we
consume today.

CAPACITOR

A device used to store an electric

charge, consisting of one or more
pairs of conductors separated by an
insulator.

Activity 17 “Engineering designs for the future”

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I. Watch the video about Engineering in the future in the next link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlnlkMbukmA. Answer the following questions:

1) Write a summary of the video ( 1 page)

Hyperloop is a new form of ground transport cyrrently in development by a number of

companies, it could see passengers travelling at over 700 miles an hour floating pod which
races along inside giant-low pressure tubes, either above or below ground.

There are two big differences between Hyperloop and traditional rail. Firstly, the pods
carrying passengers travel trough tubes or tunnels from which most of the air has been
removed to reduce friction. This should allow the pods to travel at up to 750 miles per hour.

Supporter argue that Hyperloop could be cheaper and faster tan train or car travel, and
cheaper and less polluting air travel. They claim that it’s also quicker and cheaper to bould
tan traditional high-speed rail. Hyperloop could therefore be used to take the pressure off
gridlocked roads, making travel between cities easier, and potentially unlocking major
economic benefits as a result.

Critics of Hyperloop have warned that travelling in the tuve might be an uncomfortable
experience, due to nausea-inducing acceleration, plus lateral G-force on bends in the
route. However, Virgin Hyperloop One says that journey via Hyperloop will feel about the
same as riding in an elevator or a passenger plane.

2) Describe the innovation shown in the video. (1 page)

The key innovation offered by Hyperloop is the expected short travel time – the „price“ to
pay for the short travel times envisaged is, as mentioned, that the trajectory of the vehicle
must be enclosed (in the tube), which results in complex systems for normal operation and
for managing emergency situations

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 3) How was the engineering applied in the design and implementation of the construction
presented? (1 page)

The Hyperloop system consists of sealed and partially evacuated tubes, connecting
mobility hubs in large metropolitan areas, and pressurized vehicles, usually called pods,
which can move at very high speeds, thanks to contactless levitation and
propulsion systems as well as to the low aerodynamic drag.

4) Write a conclusion about the activity (1/2 page)

Hyperloop is a mode of passenger and/or cargo transport proposed by Tesla and SpaceX, used
to describe a low-pressure tube train design. Hyperloop technology has been designed under the
concept of free hardware by Elon Musk and SpaceX, and they have encouraged others to put
their ideas and make the development greater. To that end, several companies have been
created, and dozens of interdisciplinary teams carried out by students working to advance
technology.

Activity 18 “Celebrating music in a country”

I. Answer the next questions.

1. Have you ever been in a Music Festival/Concert/Musical?

No.

2. What singers or bands did you see in this festival?

I haven't been to a festival

3. What is an important music festival celebrated in your city?

Pal’ norte, Wish, Machaca, etc.

4. What do you think is the purpose of organizing a festival of music?

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 To have fun and have a good time

5. How accessible are festivals of music in your country?

Very accesible

6. Which one do you consider is the best Music Festival in the world?

Tomorrowland

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Activity 19 Best singers by decade!

I. Mention the music icons of each country in the next decades.

USA UK
60´s The doors The Beatles
Jefferson Airplane Rolling stones

70´s Eagles Queen

Aerosmith Iron Maiden

80´s Guns n’ roses

Michal Jackson

90´s Backstreet boys Nirvana

Christina Aguilera

2000’s Jennifer Lopez Coldplay

Lady Gaga One direction

Nowadays Ariana Grande Ed Sheeran

Bruno Mars Dua Lipa
Adele

Activity 20 “There is also talent in my country!”

I. Think about Mexican movies and popular actors and actresses and write a list of the 5
most popular films in history with their main actors and a brief description of them.

Movie Actors Description

Gran hotel Cantinflas Industrial man gets into a hoyuse
in order to kill a dog.
Coco Anthony Gonzalez Tradition of the day of the dead
Gael Garcia
Amores perros Emilio Echeverria Emotional story of love and and

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 Gael Garcia lose
Goya Toledo
Tizoc Pedro Infante An Indian is interested in a young
woman from the city with a
resemblance to a Virgin and
when she gives him her
handkerchief to heal a wound
La edad de la Piedra Capulina Two friends (Gaspar Henaine
"Capulina" and Marco Campos
"Chip") are sent to the Stone Age
to search for a Quaternary stone.

II. Write a description about the best movie filmed in your country in your opinion and write
you think it is the best. (1/2 page)

The lawyer, from Cantinflas, is one of my favorite movies. I really like the humor and the
script that they handle in that movie. Despite spending many years, the actor's films to this
day I still like. In history, there have been very good actors and actresses with great
recognition who left us their great performances on the big and small screen. It is something
of which we are very grateful, to be able to enjoy many scenes of Mexican cinema.

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