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TRAINING MODULE: ENGLISH A2 BREAKTHROUGH

UNIT: I
STUDENT: Luis Manuel Diaz Lopez
MODALITY: sabatino
TEACHER: ____________________
GROUP: TG 10468
Dead line: October -23-2023.

“IF YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE GREATNESS, STOP ASKING FOR PERMISSION.”

“SI QUIERES ALCANZAR LA GRANDEZA, DEJA DE PEDIR PERMISO”

Lesson I: Comparing people, animals, and objects. Can do: Talk about how life has
changed. Vocabulary: Adjectives and adverbs. Grammar: Comparative form (-er, -ier, more, less)

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1. Read and listen to the following article. gets after travelling a long distance through
different time zones by plane.
A) Well, at work we use video conferencing for meetings with our
international offices. It's less expensive than a business trip and more
convenient. And you don't get jet lag, either!
Luisa R

B) "Well, I video call my parents. They think it's better than the phone
calls because they can see me. I guess it's a good way to keep in touch
when I'm away from home. Jessica S.

C) “Text my friend all day. Texting is a lot more convenient than calling it
´s more interesting. I can’t do it in class, thought.”

D) We use email at work, but I use my social network to keep in touch

with friends. I was getting a lot of spam in my personal email; there's
nothing worse than spam in your inbox." Yuritza R.

E) "Well, I know regular mail is slower and less reliable than e-mail, but
cards are more personal, and I never send those e-cards. I just think
it's nicer to get a real card." Cinthya Ch.

2. On base to the reading mark the sentences True or False.

a. Arlen spends all her day texting. TRUE

b. Cinthya says video conferencing is cheap. Texting messages is easier than sending email. NOT Texting
messages is-more easy. FALSE
c. Luisa thinks it's nicer to get a real card. FALSE
d. Jessica says it's a good way to keep in touch when she is at university. TRUE
e. Yuritza got a lot of spam in her inbox. TRUE

3. Look at the sentences with comparative forms. Circle the correct form.

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 a. Arlen says texting is more convenient/convenienter than calling. It's more interesting/
interestinier than calling, too.
b. Cinthya thinks real cards are more personal/nice than e-cards.
c. Luisa says that video conferencing is expensiver/more expensive than a business trip.

Lesson 2: Talking about wonders in the world. Can do: Describe nature and
environments. Grammar: Superlative form (-est, most).

2.1.-Chose the correct form to complete the following sentences with superlative
form to the texts about the natural wonders of the world.
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon that was
carved by the Colorado River. It is located in the
northern part of Arizona. Most of the Grand Canyon
is located in the Grand Canyon National Park, which
was one of the first national parks created in the
United States. It is the longest in the world with
approximately 227 miles.

The Great Barrier Reef is located on the northeastern

part of Australia and it is the largest coral reef system
in the world. The Great Barrier Reef is amusing and has
about 900 islands and 3,000 individual reefs. It is
located in the Coral Sea and is 616 miles long.

Mount Everest is part of the Himalayas and it is the

highest point of elevation in the world. The height
measured by the peak of the mountain is
approximately 29,029 feet above sea level and it
marks the border between China and Nepal.

1 The Grand Canyon is ________ In the world.

a. the most long b. longest c. the longest

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2 The Great Barrier Reef is _______ coral reef system in the world.

a. Largest b. the most larger c. the largest

3 Mount Everest ________ point of elevation in the world.

a. the highest b. highest c. the most highest

2.2.-Read the following paragraph about Apoyo lagoon. Then write a short paragraph
about another nature landscape in your country.
Apoyo lagoon is a nature reserve located between the departments of Masaya and Granada in Nicaragua that
protects a volcanic lake. Laguna de Apoyo. And its drainage basin. Apayo attracts tourists with various tourist
attractions such as dark sand beaches for swimming, kayaking, hiking, scuba diving, birdwatching, and nature.
It is the most amazing place I’ve visited because it has a wonderful sightseeing.

Another natural landscape of my country is the island

of Ometepe, the largest in the region, and one of the
most visited attractions by tourists.
Lesson III: Providing specific information. Can do: Talk about interests and hobbies
Vocabulary: Personal interest. Grammar: Adverbs of manner.

3.1.-Look at the sentences with adverbs of manner highlighted in the story. Complete
the following sentences by choosing the right adverbs of manner.
1.- Anielka sings very good/well/goodly.
2.- She sang beautifully/beautiful/beautifuly in the concert.
3.-When she finished her performance she talked loudly/loud/louddily to her partner.

3.2.-Record an audio about your favorite interests. Send by WhatsApp.

Example. My interests are: going to the cinema, spending time with my family and friends, and reading books. I
also enjoy meeting new people.

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