INGLÉS III

Holidays and celebrations

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Let’s remember what we studied in the previous unit

English expressions to English words and

talk about routines and expressions used for Joining clauses
temporary events aches and pains
Unidad 3. Holidays
and celebrations
Temas de desarrollar

 Tema 1. Expressions to talk about the future.

 Tema 2. Global and local celebrations.
 Tema 3. Chunks about holidays and celebrations. Accommodation,
activities and characteristics
Next, we present the topics to
develop class to class.
Tema 1. Expressions to talk about the future

Are you going to do anything special

tonight?
Tema 1. Expressions to talk about the future
Use

• “Be going to + verb” is one of the most common ways to talk

about the future. Example:
It is used to talk about personal plans and intentions, especially when • I’m going to travel to Europe this summer.
a person has already made a decision to do something. • She’s going to stay for a few weeks.

• “Going to” is also used to make predictions about the future

actions or events, especially when the person has reasons or
evidence to predict them.
Example:
We often use “going to” to make a prediction about the future. Our • The sky is very black. It's going to snow.
prediction is based on present evidence. We are saying what we think • It's 8.30! You’re going to miss your train!
will happen.
Tema 1. Expressions to talk about the future
Form of going to future

Positive Negative Question

I I am going to speak I am not going to speak Am I going to speak?

You / we / they You are going to speak You are not going to speak Are you going to speak?

He / she / it He is going to speak He is not going to speak Is he going to speak?

Tema 1. Expressions to talk about the future
Form of going to future

What are you going to do for your birthday?

I’m not going to do anything special.

I’m going to buy something special.

You’re going to get a present.
Are you going to have a party?
Yes, we are. We’re going to invite all our friends. She’s going to be 50.
No, we’re not. We’re not going to do much. We’re going to send some flowers.
They’re going to have a party.
Tema 2. Global and local celebrations

Have you ever celebrated New Year’s Eve

in a foreign country?
Tema 2. Global and local celebrations

Celebrations can be special events in people’s lives, like birthdays and weddings. They can also be special days that everyone in a
country celebrates, like Mother’s Day.

On some days, the whole country celebrates a holiday, and people do not go to work.

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro Chinese New Year, China

Tema 2. Global and local celebrations

Chile's Fiestas Patrias

Chile's Fiestas Patrias celebrate Chile's independence from Spain and run for a week prior to the Dieciocho festivities on September
18, with regional activities such as the Pampilla de Coquimbo, Semana del Folclor and other events celebrating Chilenidad.
Tema 2. Global and local celebrations

Some special events

Halloween Valentine’s Day Birthday

Tema 2. Global and local celebrations

Some special events

Graduation day New Year’s Eve Wedding day

Tema 3. Chunks about holidays and celebrations: accommodation,
activities and characteristics

I’m going to stay in a beautiful hotel in

Miami next month
Tema 3. Chunks about holidays and celebrations: accommodation,
activities and characteristics
Accommodation

Hotel: luxury, 5-star, single/double/suite.

Camping: camp-site, tent, toilet facilities, etc.
Sporting activities: water-skiing, snorkeling, windsurfing, white-water rafting, jet-skiing,
etc.).
Other activities: visit museums and galleries, buy souvenirs, tour ancient ruins, sightseeing,
hike in the jungle, climb a pyramid, swim with dolphins, relax on white sandy beaches,
visit theme parks, go on safari, etc.
Entertainment: beach barbecues, night clubs, cultural events, restaurants, etc.
Tema 3. Chunks about holidays and celebrations: accommodation,
activities and characteristics
Facilities

Business facilities Hotel facilities Room facilities Leisure facilities

Secretarial service Bar Air-conditioning Fitness
Restaurant 24-hour room service Cable/satellite TV Sauna
Parking Television Swimming pool
No smoking rooms Telephone Sports ground
Children's club Safe in room Whirlpool
Handicapped facilities Minibar Live entertainment
Executive floors Hairdryer Sauna + jacuzzi
Conference centre Tea/coffee – making facilities Floodlit tennis court
Lift Laundry service Disco

Free garage space Trouser press (irons your trousers) Gift shop

Balcony Beauty salon Newspapers

INGLÉS III

Holidays and celebrations

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