ENGLISH WORKSHOP

Objective: To assess students’ knowledge of topics from the first and second terms.

Read the text “Travel Adventure: Alaska to Argentina” and pay attention to the
words in bold.
TRAVEL ADVENTURE: ALASKA TO ARGENTINA
Many people dream of going on a great travel adventure. Most of us keep
dreaming; others make it happen...
Gregg Bleakney's dream was to travel the Americas
from top to bottom. He got the idea after he finished a
1,600 kilometer (1,000 mile) bike ride. Gregg's friend,
Brooks Allen, was also a cyclist.¹ The two friends talked
and slowly formed a plan: they would travel from
Alaska to Argentina-by bike.
To pay for the trip, Gregg and Brooks worked and
saved their money for years. Once they were on the
road, they often camped outdoors or stayed in hostels.
In many places, local people opened their homes to the
two friends and gave them food.
During their trip, Gregg and Brooks cycled through deserts, rainforests, and
mountains. They visited modern cities and ancient ruins such as Machu Picchu in Peru.
And everywhere they went, they met other cyclists from all over the world.
In May 2007-two years, twelve countries, and over 30,500 km (19,000 miles) later-Gregg
eventually reached Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. (Near
Guatemala, Brooks had to return to the U.S., and Gregg continued without him.)
The trip taught both men a lot about traveling, especially if you travel abroad. What did
they learn? Here is some of Gregg's advice:
● Travel light. The less baggage you have, the less you'll worry about.
● Be flexible. Don't plan everything. Then you'll be more relaxed and happy,
especially if there are problems.
● Be polite. As one traveler told Gregg, "Always remember that nobody wants to
fight, cheat, or rob a nice guy.

A. Match each word with its definition.

0. Abroad a 2. Trip ____
1. to Travel ____ 3. to Camp ____
 4. Outdoor ____ c. Sandy, dry land.
5. Desert ____ d. Dense, wet forest.
6. Rainforest ____ e. Old, broken buildings.
7. Mountains ____ f. Going to a different place.
8. Ruins ____ g. Outside activities.
h. Sleeping outside in tents.
a. In other countries. i. A short journey
b. Tall, rocky land.

B. Complete the following sentences with the correct word from the box.
Camped, desert, mountains, trip, ruins, rainforest, outdoor

0. We camped in the mountains under the stars.

1. The ________________________ of the ancient temple were hidden deep within the jungle.
2. Our family________________________ to the forest was filled with exotic animals.
3. Hiking in the ________________________ gave us beautiful views.
4. Exploring the ________________________ was an adventure filled with dunes and cacti.
5. We enjoyed roasting marshmallows over the campfire during our ________________________
adventure.
6. Walking in the ________________________, we saw waterfalls and birds.

C. Write a blog post about an experience in nature you have had. Make sure to
include all the elements of a post. Follow the example.
Example:
Title My Unforgettable Journey in Machu Picchu

Intro I am having an incredible adventure at Machu Picchu, an ancient citadel of the

Inca Empire in Peru. I can't wait to share all the exciting things I have done!

Main part We have hiked along the Inca Trail, and seen the beautiful mountains and
lakes. The ruins are wonderful. We have seen the Temple of the Sun and many
more. We have learned about the history of the Incas and how they lived in this
city. The llamas roaming freely have been a delightful sight. We have taken
many photos with them.
We have also climbed Machu Picchu Mountain, the highest peak to see the
marvelous landscape.

Ending Every moment here has been wonderful and adventurous. I have enjoyed this
tip a lot.
Your answer:
Title _______________________________________________________________________________
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Intro _______________________________________________________________________________
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Main part
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Ending _______________________________________________________________________________
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D. Complete the following text with the correct words.

antibiotics, invade, immune system, emotions, healthy, sick

Understanding Illness: Bacteria, Viruses, and Staying Healthy

How are you feeling today? Do you have a sore throat? Are
you coughing? Sneezing? These are common symptoms that
show your body is fighting a disease. Your
_____________ works to protect you from diseases, but
when it's weak, you feel ___________. The illness could be
caused by bacteria or viruses.
Virus Bacteria are tiny organisms with one cell. They can live
outside the body, and we also have trillions of them inside
us. Most of these bacteria are good, helping us with our _____________, protecting us,
and aiding in food digestion. But some bacteria can make us sick, and we treat these
infections with ____________.
Viruses are even smaller than bacteria. They need a host—a person or plant—to live in.
That person sneezing next to you? She's the host of a virus. Be careful! Each sneeze sends
over 100,000 virus cells at a speed of over 160 kph (100 mph)! Once these cells
 ______________ your body, you become the host.
You can't treat a virus with antibiotics; you have to
wait for your body to get rid of it. You can protect
yourself from viruses like the flu with vaccinations or
by washing your hands. Most viruses spread through
touch, so take care and stay____________!

Read the dialogue and pay attention to the situation. Which word is used to give
suggestions?

Alex: Hey Mark, how are you feeling?

Mark: Not great, dealing with health issues.
Alex: You should see a doctor and maybe make
some changes in your diet and exercise routine.
Mark: Yeah, I should. Maybe start with a daily walk.
Alex: Good plan. And ensure you're getting enough
rest.
Mark: True, I'll work on a better sleep routine.
Thanks, Alex.

SHOULD is used to give somebody advice on what we think is right or not right to do.
We use a verb in infinitive mode after SHOULD.
Example: You should see a doctor.

The negative form of should is SHOULDN’T

E. Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t.

0. You've been stressed; maybe you should try relaxing with simple meditation.
1. When things are hard, you ___________________ let your feelings control what you do.
2. To stay healthy, everyone___________________ eat good food and move their bodies.
3. If you're having trouble sleeping, maybe you ___________________avoid caffeine before bed.
4. If you have a hard choice, you ___________________ ask your friends for advice.
 5. In the flu season, people___________________ get a shot to stay healthy.

F. Read each situation and give pieces of advice.

0. A friend mentions having a persistent cold.

You should stay hydrated and get plenty of rest.
1. A classmate expressed feeling overwhelmed and stressed at school.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Someone shares that they've been having trouble sleeping.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. A family member mentions he eats a lot of fast food and unhealthy snacks.
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4. A friend confesses to a sedentary lifestyle.
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