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NEW ROADS TO ENGLISH
ninth grade
NEW ROADS
TO ENGLISH
ninth grade
NEW ROADS
TO ENGLISH
ninth grade
M. Sc. Josefa Maité Matos Galano
M. Sc. Elsa de la Caridad Amigo Costa
M. Sc. Mayda Ramos Alemán
Dr. Julián Hernández Angulo
Lic. Abel Dennis Salcedo
M. Sc. José Luis Hernández Carvajal
Este material forma parte del conjunto de trabajos dirigidos al Tercer Perfeccionamiento Con-
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metodólogos y especialistas a partir de concepciones teóricas y metodológicas precedentes, adecuadas y enriquecidas en correspondencia con el fin y los objetivos propios de cada nivel educativo, de las exigencias de la sociedad cubana actual y sus perspectivas.
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CONTENTS
Al alumno
1
2
3
4
5
6
VII
Talking about vacation
1
My last trip
21
Outstanding and famous people
49
Hobbies
65
My best friend
84
All in All (Review)
102
Activity Bank
117
Annexes
125
Bibliografy
133
Al alumno
Soñar que todos los niños, y los jóvenes tengan las mismas oportunidades educativas y logren mejorar el aprendizaje del inglés, es uno de los
objetivos de este libro-cuaderno, cuya estructura revela un enfoque comunicativo de la lengua, en correspondencia con las funciones comunicativas,
es decir, de la necesidad de comunicación enriquecida por las estructuras
gramaticales características del idioma, que deben estudiarse con profundidad, y el vocabulario que les permite interiorizar y aplicar en situaciones
que se puedan presentar. Ahí está la base del estudio no solo del inglés,
sino de cualquier otro idioma.
Los ejercicios están diseñados de forma gradual, posibilitando el desarrollo de las habilidades lingüístico-comunicativas de forma ascendente,
con una adecuada dosificación de su nivel de complejidad.
En cada unidad encontrarás diferentes secciones que favorecen el desarrollo de las habilidades comunicativas objeto del grado:
Unit contiene el número de orden que ocupa en el programa y el
nombre de la unidad; además, las funciones comunicativas que se deben
trabajar en las unidades.
La sección Breaking the ice te permite realizar actividades comunicativas iniciales para acercarte al contenido fundamental del tema.
La sección What’s new es el intercambio breve entre dos o más personas
y su objetivo es familiarizar y centrar la atención en las funciones comunicativas objeto de estudio y en las estructuras que permiten su realización.
La sección Let´s practice te posibilita desarrollar las habilidades adquiridas, mediante ejercicios que van de menor a mayor complejidad.
La sección Speaking tiene como objetivo poner en práctica la expresión
oral con el uso de las funciones comunicativas en diferentes situaciones, lo
que te permite hablar de forma individual, en parejas o en grupo.
La sección In black and white contribuye a que desarrolles la habilidad
de escritura. Resulta una sección integradora, que tendrá en consideración
la redacción, con la intención de que puedas producir textos sencillos, y
realizar resúmenes y descripciones sobre un tema sugerido o seleccionado,
teniendo en cuenta las funciones comunicativas estudiadas; además, los
ejercicios deben considerar el incremento del número de palabras u oraciones según el grado.
La sección Listening te ayudará a desarrollar la habilidad de comprensión auditiva, mediante ejercicios que también sirven como fuente para el
modelo de la expresión oral.
La sección Time to read tiene como objetivo contribuir al desarrollo de
la comprensión lectora, mediante técnicas y estrategias de lectura que te
ayudarán a desarrollar la comprensión, con la realización de actividades
sobre una lectura.
La sección Reflecting on language te brindará funciones comunicativas
y explicaciones que te permitirán comprender y sistematizar las estructuras gramaticales en función de la comunicación.
La sección To learn more refleja contenidos que te permitirán ampliar
tus conocimientos de forma general para una formación integral.
La sección Project works es una forma de trabajo independiente, que
ofrece muchas posibilidades para el uso del idioma de forma individual,
independiente y creativa según las necesidades de comunicación de cada
cual, a partir de la tarea asignada. Su objetivo fundamental es integrar las
habilidades; no se centra en el aspecto lingüístico exclusivamente, sino en
la trasmisión del mensaje, y favorece la relación interdisciplinaria y el tratamiento de los componentes del proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje.
La sección Self-reflection, para que reflexiones sobre tu propio aprendizaje con la guía del profesor. Se han incluido algunas preguntas que
ayudarán a los estudiantes para la autorreflexión y autoevaluación, lo que
no debe limitar al docente en la creación de otras actividades que faciliten
el cumplimiento del objetivo de la sección.
La sección Activities bank, con diversas actividades relacionadas con los
contenidos y las secciones de cada unidad, que propician la consolidación
de los conocimientos y pueden ser utilizadas para trabajar en equipo con
los monitores o estudiantes aventajados, dentro o fuera de la institución
educativa.
La sección Reading corner incluye lecturas relacionadas con las diferentes temáticas de las unidades, que pueden servirte para ampliar tus
conocimientos y tu vocabulario.
Esperamos que este libro-cuaderno, en tus manos, facilite el tránsito
con éxito por la asignatura y el alcance del estándar básico para este nivel.
UNIT 1
Talking about vacation
In this unit you are going to practice how to:
► Ask and answer about routines, plans and vacations.
► Ask and answer about similarities and differences.
► Read and write about routines vacation and plans.
► Ask and answer about healthy activities during vacation.
Breaking the ice
1.
Look at the picture 1. Circle activities people prefer doing during
vacation.
a) People adore going camping.
b) People enjoy swimming.
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c) People enjoy sleeping outside.
d) People love visiting caves.
e) The group loves practicing sports.
f) People enjoy riding horse.
g) People prefer dancing.
What´s new?
2.
Listen and practice with your teacher.
conversation
Margaret meets Bob at the school library and asks him about his summer
vacation.
Margaret: Hello, Bob.
Bob: Hello, Margaret.
Margaret: Our summer vacation is coming, what are you planning to do?
Bob: I´m planning to go to the beach, read two or three books and play
video games. What about you? What are you going to do?
Margaret: I am going to visit my family in Villa Clara province. There I eat
delicious fruits, ride on horseback and swim in the river.
Bob: I don´t like rivers so much, I prefer beaches, they are beautiful.
Margaret: I know rivers are more dangerous, but I like them. For me they
are more exciting than beaches.
Bob: OK, no matter our differences. It matters much more to spend our
summer vacations pleasantly.
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3.
Write T for True and F for False.
a) Bob is going to swim during his vacation. _______
b) Bob is going to travel to Baracoa City. _______
c) Margaret is going to be in another province with some
friends.______
d) Margaret is going to do different things during her vacation._____
4.
Look at the pictures and tick the activities you usually do in your vacation.
a) Discuss in small groups three of the activities
the majority of your group does on vacation.
b) Tell the group other activities you like to do
in your vacation.
5.
Talk to your partner.
► Who usually plan vacation time in your family?
► What does your family do on vacation?
► Where does your best friend go on vacation?
► When do people prefer to take vacation?
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6.
Some alternatives of activities you can do on your vacation appear
in the pictures below. Compare these activities using adjectives from
the list. Discuss with your partner your opinion about them.
exciting - relaxing - cheap - monotonous - boring – expensive - dangerous –
comfortable
Example:
To watch a film is more boring than to play video games.
To watch a film / to play video games
To go camping / to stay in a hotel
To visit museums / to visit historical places
To swim in a pool / to swim in a river
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To dance at home / to go to a concert
Let´s practice
7.
A group of students are planning their vacation. What do they think
about their plans? Complete their opinions using the list below.
Relaxing – Exciting – Unforgettable – Memorable - Dreamy – Active
a) Mary is going to be in Brazil for a week. This
is going to be a ________________ vacation.
b) Ruth is going to visit her parents in the
country. She is going to have a ________________
vacation.
c) George is going to have a vacation in the
mountains for the first time with a group of
friends. It is going to be an ________________
d) Allison has a plan of more than three
trips next break. She is going to have an
________________ vacation.
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a. Get into groups. Discuss your principal plan for next vacation do not
forget to tell your opinion about your plan.
Reflecting on language
WE USE BE + GOING TO
To express things already decided in the near future:
He’s going to fly to Rome tomorrow.
To express intention; e.g.
He likes acting. He’s going to be an actor.
When there is evidence that something will definitely happen;
e.g., Susan is in the lab. She is going to have a practical class.
8.
Think about your activities during your break next December. What
are you going to do?
9.
Read the following sentences and tell if they are RIGHT or WRONG.
a) Chinese Language is easier than English.
b) Coffee is more popular than tea in Cuba.
c) Tigers are as wild as lions.
d) Santiago de Cuba is bigger than Mayabeque Province.
e) Secondary school subjects are more complex than elementary
school subjects.
f) Cell phones are less expensive than computers.
To compare people, places, animals and other things we use different
comparison degrees.
To express comparison of superiority, we use:
ER THAN with one or two syllables’ adjectives (short adjectives).
Fat – fatter than, thin – thinner than, pretty – nice – nicer than, prettier than
Frank is 15 years. Rose is 14 years old.
Rose is younger than Frank.
Lucy is pretty. Helen is very pretty.
Helen is prettier than Lucy.
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MORE… THAN with more than two
syllables adjectives. long adjectives)
Expensive - more expensive than
Exciting - more exciting than
Comfortable- more comfortable than
Cats are intelligent. Dogs are very intelligent.
Dogs are more intelligent than cats.
TO EXPRESS comparison of equality with short and long adjectives we use
As
The tiger is as wild as the lion.
The tiger is as dangerous as the lion.
Music is as nice as dancing.
Music is as beautiful as dancing.
Dogs are as loyal as horses.
Dogs are as useful as horses.
10. Get into groups and do the following activities:
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–
–
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Mention five important places to go on vacation in your province.
Talk about their location
Describe and compare them
Tell activities you can do there
Speaking
11. Role play.
Student A: You are new in town after this vacation; therefore, you
don´t know where some places are.
– Greet your partner.
– Ask for suggestions about places to go.
– Find out where one of the places is.
– Invite your partner to go with you.
– Thank him/her and say good bye.
Student B: Your partner is new in town. He needs to get somewhere.
– Make suggestions to your partner and tell how to get to the
place.
– Give your opinion and some details about the place.
– Accept or refuse the invitation according to your plans.
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12. Discuss in your group.
a) What do people in the pictures do in their
vacation?
b) What do young people generally do on
vacation?
c) Do you do similar activities?
d) What activities do you usually do that are
different from the ones in the pictures?
In black and white
13. Frank and Jessica are going to have a week off soon. Help them to
make a plan for this week.
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Monday
Frank
Jessica
Frank and Jessica
He is going to clean
the yard and he is
going to watch a
film.
She is going to help
Frank in the yard
but in the afternoon, she will study
some French.
At night they are
going to visit a
friend.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
a) Compare the plan your partners prepare for them.
b) What activities are similar? Which ones are really different?
14. Write a text under the title “Family plans for next vacation”.
_________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________
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Listening
Before listening
15. Get into groups. Discuss about their vacation. Are you going to stay
home over the weekend. What are you going to do?
While listening
16. Listen to Stella, Jeffry, Sue and Mark talking about their plans for the
long weekend. Write the name of each people in the correct chart.
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After listening
17. Listen to the plans again. Which plan is better for you why?
Listening
Before listening
18. Discuss in your group. Who is your favorite singer? Which is your favorite music group. Why do you like them?
While listening
19. Listen to the song carefully and circle the words that you hear.
Vacation Holiday
Week Month
Winter Summer
Sun Moon
River Sea
Red Blue
20. Now listen and complete the song.
We’re all going on a _____________holiday
no more working for a _____________or two.
Fun and laughter on our summer _____________,
no more worries for me or_____________,
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for a week or two.
We’re going where the _____________ shines brightly
we’re going where the sea is _____________.
we’ ve all seen it on the _____________,
_____________ let’s see if it’s true.
_____________ has a summer holiday
doin’ things they _____________ wanted to
So we’re going on a _____________,
to make our _____________ come true
for me and you.
__________________.
After listening
21. Get into groups and discuss which vacations are better for you.
Explain your choice expressing differences and similarities.
April vacation December vacation August vacation
Time to read
Before reading
22. Vacation or holidays. Do you know the difference between holidays
and vacation? Find it out and share the information in class.
23. Vocabulary and pronunciation. You are going to find these words in
the text. Find the right synonym for these words from the passage.
Practice the pronunciation under the guide of your teacher.
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a) Improve
b) Performance
c) Perspective
d) Effectively
e) Accomplish
f) Exposure
g) Mingle
___Contact
___Socializes
___Complete
___View point
___Act
___Successfully
While reading
24. Tick the ideas you find in the reading.
a) Vacation is a time to improve your personality and your knowledge.
b) There are some studies about vacation.
c) The experts recommend to do more outdoor activities in the
country.
d) Experts recommend to plan a time to study and link to the
community.
e) Experts suggest different places to go.
Vacation period is an essential part of our life. It is as important as the
rest of our activities. Vacation can improve your mental and physical health. It can increase motivation and relationships; it can develop performance
and perspectives. People are generally very excited about vacation because
they change their daily routines, relax and enjoy their free time a lot.
Some experts recommend that in order to spend your vacation effectively, it is better to make a careful plan for your whole break. They also say
that it is more reasonable to wake up early, as it will help you to accomplish your daily schedule. Specialists also say that there is a tendency to sleep
longer during vacation, but they think this can become a habit in a short
time and can cause problems when coming back to school days.
Finally, they advise that studies should be part of your vacation and it
doesn’t matter if it is a period after exams or the end of an academic year.
It will be convenient to set a time in your vacation plan to review previous
year topics or to learn something new, which can help you when you are
back to school. Besides they suggest that you should be part of any social
service or a community activity, which will give you more exposure and the
opportunity to make new friends, stay active and mingle with the society.
Now that you know a little more about vacation. Try to make a difference
in the coming vacation period.
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After reading
25. These are some suggestions based on the experts’ advice. Can you
identify the benefits? Complete the chart.
a) Reduce doing nothing at minimum
b) Read new books
c) Go camping
d) Focus on health
e) Learn new technologies
f) Start a hobby
Only a healthy body has a healthy mind.
Exploring about computer programming and software
will be a great advantage in the present days.
Reduce doing
nothing at minimum
Being active will help you to feel more comfortable
and stress-free.
You can learn about different topics without going
out of your home.
You will increase your knowledge and it can help to
select future studies.
26. Go around the classroom and find information to see if your classmates follow any of the experts’ advice. Complete the chart.
Questions
Questions
Student
Student11
Student
Student22
Name
Age
Do you plan your vacation?
Do you take time to study on vacation?
Do you try to learn something new on
vacation?
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Questions
Student 1
Student 2
Do you practice any hobby?
Do you participate in any community
program on vacation?
Do you have an important plan for next
vacation?
What are you going to do?
Before reading
27. Circle the words that are related to the beach.
Dive Surf Swim Sink Ride Submerge Float
28. Listen and underline the correct option.
a) Ronald wrote to Cathy about a past plan
b) Ronald wrote Cathy to talk about a future plan
c) Ronald wrote about his personal routines
Dear Cathy:
Guess what? I have a good plan for my vacation. The first week I am
going to spend my vacations in a hotel near to the beach! It is the place where I always dream to spend my summer vacations. There are two
rooms one for my parents and the other for my brother and I so this vacation will be really unforgettable....I am going to be very active.
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When I get there, I want to rent a surfing table. I love surfing very
much; it is a great fun. For me, the best season to enjoy vacations is Summer. It´s time to surf, to swim, to play volleyball on the sand, to listen to
music and to dance at night.
I am going to learn how to dive. .Going deep into the sea is going to
be really exciting and a little dangerous too so I should be very more careful and responsible than ever. My uncle Michel is going to be my trainer.
He has a wide experience and he is a sub aquatic photographer too. I am
going to bring back lovely photos. Be attentive I am going to send you
some pictures to your What’s App. The second week, I´m going to go camping. My brother and I have a lot of activities for the camping week. We
have a tent for six people and we are already five, maybe you could join
me. Do you have any plan?
Your friend,
Ronald
While reading
29. Select the correct answer according to the reading.
a) Ronald is going on vacation with:
_Friends _Family _Classmates
b) Ronald will practice:
_Surfing _Swimming and surfing _Swimming, surfing and diving
c) Ronald is going to learn diving with:
_A friend _His brother _His uncle
d) According to the text this vacation plan is going to be:
_Monotonous _Exciting _Dangerous
30. Do you remember the expert suggestions for vacation? Read the
email carefully and underline the suggestions Ronald is going to put
into practice.
a) He has a plan for his vacation.
b) He is going to wake up early.
c) He is going to reduce doing nothing at minimum.
d) He is going to review some school notes.
e) He is going to learn something new.
31. Answer the email to Cathy. Telling about your activities or plans for
next holidays on April.
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From:
To:
_________________________________________________________________
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Project work
32. Work in groups of 5 or six students. Prepare a Power Point Presentation with some photos of a recent or a memorable vacation from the
members of the team.
► Talk about people in the pictures.
► Describe the places.
► Tell where the places are located.
► Talk about the activities you did.
► Explain why you recommend these places to the class.
To learn more
Difference between Vacation and Holiday.
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Vacation
Vacation
Holiday
Holiday
Generally, refers to a period of time Typically refers to a day off work or
off work or school for rest, travel or school that is observed by a particular
culture or country
leisure.
Can be planned or unplanned, and can Often have a fixed date or dates on the
last anywhere from a few days to sev- calendar and are typically observed annually
eral weeks or months
Can be taken at any time of year and Typically have cultural or historical sigcan be for any reason, such as a per- nificance, and may be a religious or
sonal need for rest or travel or a family secular in nature.
event or obligation.
Can be taken individually or in groups, Typically observed by a larger comand may or may not be coordinated munity or society, and often involve
shared traditions or customs.
with others.
Things to take into consideration for a great vacation:
► Plan your vacation ahead
► Chose at least to take new expe► Don’t make your plan so extensive
riences
► Combine indoor and outdoor activ- ► Chose carefully the essential for
ities
each activity
► Save some money in advanced
► Take care of the environment
► Go in small group of friends or with ► Take photos to keep memories
family
Self-reflection
Read carefully and reflect on your learning during this unit. Tick the box
according to your own reflection.
At the end of this unit, I can
Very good
Good
I have
to
I have
to pracpractice
more
tice more
I can talk and ask about routines.
I can talk and ask about vacation or
holidays.
I can compare places and alternatives.
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Very good
Good
I have to
practice more
I can talk and ask about plans, vacations and plans.
I can read and write about vacation
and plans.
What can you do to improve your English with the content of the unit?
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My last trip
In this unit you are going to learn about:
► Asking and talking about past events.
► Asking and talking about places by means of descriptions.
► Reading and writing texts about past events.
Breaking the ice
1.
What do this people usually do during the week? What are these
people going to do next weekend?
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____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
What´s new?
Conversation 1
2.
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Listen to the conversation and answer the question: Was Ted at home
Last Saturday?
UNIT 2
Sarah: Hi Ted How was your weekend
Ted: It was great
Sarah: Ted where were you last Saturday?
Ted: I was at the Fine Arts Museum.
Sarah: Really. Is it next to Granma Memorial? Right?
Ted: Yes, the one about Cuban Art is across The Granma Memorial, in Old
Havana.
Sarah: I want to go someday... Was it any good?
Ted: Sure, there were many visitors. It’s a beautiful modern building. It
is a very big museum. The exhibitions are really attractive, with lovely art
collections from the past up to the present. It was really nice to be there. I
was really impressed. How about your Saturday?
Sarah: I was at home...My grandparents were in my house visiting us and I
love to spend time with them.
Ted: We may plan a visit together during our next school break.
Sarah: Sure, let’s make a plan.
3.
Read again and complete the subject in each statement.
Sarah
Many people
Ted
The Museum
Grandparents
a) _____________was not at home last Saturday.
b) _____________was fascinating for Ted.
c) _____________were at the museum.
d) _____________were at Sarah’s Last Saturday.
e) _____________was happy to have a family time.
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4.
Where were they last Saturday night?
Robert was at _____________
Alice was _____________
Mary and Bob were _____________
a) Where were you yesterday night? Circle the correct answer.
at home
at a party
at a restaurant
with some friends
in the park Walking around
5.
Look at the pictures and tell where was Miriam last week:
Monday
9am
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Tuesday
2pm
Wednesday
4pm
Thursday
7pm
Friday
9pm
UNIT 2
Reflecting on language
Simple past tense verb To Be
Simple past tense verb To Be
I – He – She - It
You – We - They
E.g.
The trip was fantastic.
They were very happy.
I was at home last Sunday.
We were not at home yesterday.
She was in my house last Sunday.
You were very polite.
He was not in the football game.
Were the students in the lab? No, they
were not.
Was it an excellent day? Yes, it was.
6.
Complete the sentences using was or were.
a) Lucy ________ in the Chemistry lab preparing an experiment.
b) The teachers ________ in a meeting yesterday afternoon.
c) The baseball players ________ at the sports field yesterday morning.
d) My Father ________ in Venezuela Last November.
e) Yesterday, the day ________ excellent.
f) I ________ at home yesterday afternoon.
7.
Work in teams. Ask and answer the following questions then write
your answer.
a) Where were you last Monday at 8.30 am?
b) Where were your friends yesterday at 2pm?
c) Where was your best friend last Saturday in the afternoon?
8.
Before reading. Discuss in your group.
What is Matanzas city like?
What iconic places can you visit in Matanzas?
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Sandra meets Brenda at the school library and asks her about her last
Summer vacation. Listen to the conversation between Sandra and Brenda.
Sandra: Brenda where were you on your vacation?
Brenda: I went to Matanzas for the first time. I stayed for a week.
Sandra: Really!! How was your trip?
Brenda: It was very exciting Matanzas is a marvelous city; there are a lot of
beautiful places you can visit.
Sandra: What places did you visit there?
Brenda: I spent three days at Varadero beach, I went to some museums, I
also stayed at Playa Giron. I swam in the clear waters of Playa Larga Beach.
There we met a group of tourists and they invited us to Cienega de Zapata.
Sandra: Cienaga de Zapata!!!How was it?
Brenda: It was wonderful and very light-colored; We took a boat to go
around the area, the natural views were spectacular and the crocodile
area was something shocking. Finally, we had a nice dinner in a local restaurant. I only felt sorry because we did not visit Bella Mar Caves because
of the time.
Sandra: You certainly had a fantastic Summer vacation.
Brenda: sure, I enjoyed a lot....I had a very good time.
9.
Write true (T) or false (F) according to the dialogue.
a) Brenda usually goes to Matanzas province. ________
b) Brenda was in Matanzas for a week. ________
c) Brenda visited historical places in Matanzas province. ________
d) The trip to Cienaga de Zapata was tedious. ________
e) Brenda was happy about her trip. _______
10. Read carefully, observe the picture and reflect under the guidance
of your teacher.
a) My father worked in Ameijeiras Hospital in 2020.
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b) My brother graduated from Villa Clara University
last year.
c) Cirilo Villaverde wrote Cecilia Valdés in 1839.
d) Covid 19 affected many people so most of them
were vaccinated.
Reflecting on language
Simple past tense expresses actions that happened completely in the past:
Simple past tense
Affirmative
Regular verbs end in ED
Simple past tense
Affirmative
Irregular verbs change
We decided to stay at home last Saturday
Alice explained the situation clear
yesterday
We began to learn English in elementary school
We saw a good film a week ago
11. Observe the list of regular verbs carefully. Follow your teacher’s
instructions to practice the pronunciation of the verbs in simple
present and in simple past.
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- (ed) sound /t/ voiceless sound (f, k, p, s, sh, ch, x)
Laughed, worked, washed, fixed
-(ed) sound /d/
/d/ after voiced sounds and all vowels (b, g, m, n, r, v, z)
Loved, listened, played, and called.
-(ed) sounds /id/
Waited, wanted, needed, decided.
Regular verbs end in ed
Examples
Present
Past
Pronunciation Present
Past
Pronunciation
Listen to
Listened to
Dance
Danced
Visit
Visited
Stay
Stayed
Decide
Decided
Clean
Cleaned
Select
Selected
Helped
Helped
Participate Participated
Prepared
Prepared
Study
Studied
Answer
Answered
Play
Played
Wash
Washed
Copy
Copied
Watch
Watched
Practice
Practiced
Learn
Learned
Writing regular verbs.
Add ed
Drop the final -y:
Study + ed = studied stay + e d = stayed
Copy + ed = copied play + ed = played
Dobble the consonant
Add only d
practice practiced
divide divided
Examples: Permit – Permitted
Add ed
listen to -listened to
cook -cooked
Happen – Happened
Example of irregular verbs
Present
Past
Present
Present
Past
Begin
Began
Read
Read
See
Saw
Write
Wrote
Get
Got
Eat
Ate
Meet
Met
Have
Had
Swim
Swam
Spend
Spent
Go
Went
Feel
Felt
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Do
Did
Come
Came
Take
Took
Ride
Rode
Make
Made
Drink
Drank
12. Read the sentences and underline the time expressions.
a) Last year we had some new experiences in our trip to the
mountains.
b) They had a wonderful time at the concert last Saturday.
c) I did not see you at the game yesterday.
d) There were a lot of people at the exhibition last weekend.
e) Rose and Philip met each other in her birthday party a year ago.
Make a summary of the expressions used in simple past tense.
13. Organize the following words into sentences:
a) for seven day – I – for the first time – to Matanzas province - went
b) there – did – what places – you – visit - ?
c) resorts – stayed – I – and – Cienaga de Zapata – Playa Giron – at
d) did not – Bellamar Caves - go - I – to
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14. Read the statements carefully. Underline the activities you did last
vacation.
I visited another province.
I took a lot of pictures.
I chatted with my friends on.
I saw more than two serials.
I went to the beach.
I read some books.
I helped my parents at home.
I Helped at home
15. Write sentences about yourself in past tense to complete the chart
below. Observe the example in the chart.
Where were you last...?
What did you do there?
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Days of
of the
the week
week
Days
was
was
was not
not
was
did
did
Monday morning
I was at
school
I was not
a home
I had a math I did not go
class
to the sports
field
did not
not
did
Tuesday afternoon
Wednesday morning
Thursday evening
Friday afternoon
Saturday night
Let´s practice
16. Observe the pictures, read the sentences and select the appropriate
given below to complete them.
I had dinner at the new restaurant last Saturday.
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I went to the Guardalavaca Beach.
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I visited the Fine Arts Museum a week ago.
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Susan stayed in a hotel in Varadero beach a month ago.
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Roland spent his vacation in Santiago de Cuba Province, he says.
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a) I stayed there the food is expensive but it was delicious. The
restaurant is small but the atmosphere is relaxing .The waiter was
very nice
b) It is a great city, there are a lot of historical places, people are very
friendly and the carnivals are spectacular, the nights were very
exciting
c) The weather was nice the days were sunny It is a marvelous place
the scenery is beautiful and the sunsets are impressive.
d) The rooms are really comfortable. The service was good and fast
there is a big swimming pool, there is a small disco but the music
was very good. There aren’t sports areas
e) It is a magnificent building the art collection is splendorous. The
guides are very well prepared. There is a cafeteria and there is a
shop so you can buy your favorite paintings.
17. Underline the correct form of the verbs to complete the following
paragraph in simple past:
Yesterday Sally _____________ a busy morning. She _____________a
lot of things. She _____________to school. She _____________ her math
test. It _____________ not difficult so she _____________ all the questions correctly .Later she _____________ a report for the History class at
the library and then she _____________ to the Chemistry lab where the
teacher _____________ a new experiment .Also she _____________ a training of about 20 exercises for the Chemistry contest. Besides that she
_____________ sometimes preparing her oral presentation for the English
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class she _____________ home about 1pm. She _____________ her lunch
and _____________ the dishes She _____________a rest and _____________
to school for her afternoon activities.
(Have – Had)
(Do-Did)
(Go – Went)
(Was – Were)
(Answer-Answered)
(Came back -Come back)
(Washed - Wash)
(Wrote - Write)
(Move - Moved)
(Make - Made)
(Copy – Copied)
(Spent – Spend)
(Prepare Prepared)
(Wash – Washed)
(Took – Take)
(Return – Returned)
18. Now is your turn. Write a 6 sentences text about your school day
yesterday.
Yesterday I went to school a little earlier. Firstly
I____________________________________________________________________
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Later_____________________________________________________________
and ______________________________________________________________.
After that I________________________________. In the afternoon I ______
_______________________________________________________________and
_____________________.My friends and I_______________________. It was
really a busy day.
19. Complete these questions.
a) _____ you ____ go out last night?
b) _____ the students ____ the bus to school this morning?
c) _____Amy _____ all the activities during the class?
d) _____ Sandy __________ a lot of pictures last meeting?
e) ________ George __________ a good time on vacations?
f) ________ the students __________ the test yesterday?
20. Oral practice. Get into pairs to find out information about the
activities your partner did in the past. Be ready to report about these
activities.
Follow the example:
Did you study Math yesterday? Yes, I did
Did you visit any friend last weekend? No, I didn’t
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Now find information about your partner activities to report them to
your classmates.
A
a) Did you go to a party last Saturday?
b) Did you see any good film last weekend?
c) Did you go to the beach last Sunday?
d) Did you stay at home last night?
e) Did you go to the gym last week?
B
a) Did you have pizza for lunch yesterday?
b) Did you go to any special place last vacation?
c) Did you stay in a hotel a year ago?
d) Did you get sick with Covid 19 in 2019?
e) Did you learn anything new last vacation?
21. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
a) Who won the final competition? _____________
b) What sports did Katherine practice for the contest? _____________
c) When did Susan come back from Brazil? _____________
d) Where did the group sleep during the trip? _____________
e) What did the students during the in the excursion? _____________
f) Why did Richard have to study over the weekend? _____________
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22. Look at the pictures and write full sentences. Example:
Mary did not buy a shirt for her
brother. She bought a pullover
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Speaking
23. Work in pairs Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
a) Where did doctor Brown go a year ago?
What did he do there? Describe the place.
b) Where did Frank and Charlotte go last
year? What did they do there? Describe the
place.
c) Where did Liza go a month ago? What did
she do there? Describe the place.
d) Where did the students go last Saturday?
What did they do there? Describe the place
a. These is a chart of adjectives to describe places: Circle the ones that
best describes the city you live in.
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Ancient
Modern
Noisy
Calm
Crowded
Famous
Historical
Fascinating
colorful
Attractive
Peaceful
Rural
Urban
Unique
Expensive
Fabulous
Traditional
Popular
Spectacular
Wonderful
b. Mention some important places in your town. Write at least two
sentences to describe them.
a) ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
b) ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
c) _______________________________________________________________
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24. Work in teams Look at the pictures and describe the places, use as
much information as possible.
25. Pair work. Get into pairs to ask and answer some questions about
your last vacation. Use the information below. Be ready to write
your partner´s answers in paragraph form.
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e.g.: Where / go?
Student A: Where did you go?
Student B: I went to Santa Clara.
a) Where/go?
b) Who / go with?
c) Do/have a good time?
d) Where/ Stay at a hotel?
e) How long…
f) What/ the weather /like ?
g) What / do/ there ?
h) Eat / at restaurants?
i) Meet /new friends ?
Speaking
26. Work in pairs. You met a student from Canada in Varadero. Tell the
Canadian student about different places to visit in Cuba. Select and
recommend him a well-known important place. Describe it and say
the activities the student can do there.
In black and white
27. Bring two pictures to class. Write a paragraph for each picture based
on the following questions:
a) Where did they go?
b) What is the place like?
c) What did they do there?
d) How did they feel?
28. Role play
Student A: You have already come from vacations tell your friend
the places you visited and the activities you did there.
Student B: find out information about our friend’s vacation and give
some information about yours
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In black and white
29. Stick a picture of your province in the chart. Write a full description
of your province.
Picture
Text My city
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30. Select one of the titles and write a text.
– My Last birthday
– An unforgettable day
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Listening
31. Look at the picture and tell.
a Name _______________________ Nationality _____________________
b Job _______________________ Instrument _______________________
c Popular songs ________________________________________________
a) The following verbs appear in the song. Circle them. Complete the
chart with the simple present of each verb.
Present
Present
Past
Past
Present
Present
Past
Past
Present
Present
Past
Past
Found
Said
Was Were
Knew
Looked
Fell
Were
Whispered
Was
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Perfect
I found a love, for me
Darling, just dive right in and follow my lead
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
‘Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow
Your heart is all I own
And in your eyes, you’re holding mine
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess
I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it
Darling, you look perfect tonight
Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I’ll share her home
I found a lover, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
We are still kids, but we’re so in love
Fighting against all odds
I know we’ll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I’ll be your man
I see my future in your eyes
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don’t deserve this
Darling, you look perfect tonight
(No, no, no)
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Baby, I’m dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
I don’t deserve this
You look perfect tonight
b) Listen to the song and focus on the black words for pronunciation.
c) Sing the song in your group.
Time to read
Before reading
32. Make a list of the provinces you visited and mark them in a map.
Describe one of them to the class.
Last vacation a teenager wrote an e-mail to his best friend about his
last trip experience.
Read it.
Havana, November 25, 2017
I went to Santiago de Cuba last month. It is a historical province. I think
it is more lively and cleaner than my province, but the climate is very hot
there. I felt very happy in Santiago because people are very nice, polite
and peaceful. There are many beautiful and amusing places to go. Santia-
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go de Cuba has the most famous carnival parade in the country and trust
me it is fantastic. I saw people dancing behind Los Hoyos Conga, and singing some Cuban songs together with the musicians. My cousin and I went
down Trocha Street after the Conga. . I was at Rex Hotel, the same hotel
where some of the centenary young people, who assaulted the Moncada
Garrison, stayed. I also visited La Granjita Siboney, which is another historical place. It is a beautiful museum very far from the city. I was in Baconao
Park, which is a tourist resort area. I had a great time there.
Write back soon.
Your friend, Abel.
33. Write true (T), false (F) and doesn´t say DS according to the text.
a) ______The writer went to Santiago de Cuba in 2023.
b) ______The writer has a positive opinion about it.
c) ______The writer enjoyed the carnivals very much.
d) _______The writer spent three weeks in this city.
e) _______The writer did not like Baconao Park.
34. Answer the email, telling Abel about your last trip.
Hi, Abel
I am glad to hear your trip was fantastic....Let me tell you that …….
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Before reading
35. Do you prefer to go to rural places or to urban places for trips and
vacations?
A trip to the Mountains
Last fall, Lisa and her friends decided to take a camping trip to the
mountains. They arranged to stay at one of the park’s many convenient
campsites. For their camping trip, they brought their backpacks, sleeping
bags, and a cooler of food and drinks. They pitched their tents immediately upon arriving to their campsite.
During their trip, Lisa and her friends hiked the many trails of the park,
exploring its natural surroundings. In the forest, they saw a lot of local
animal life. Lisa was surprised to see a family of little cats, some colorful
birds, and even some deer. Outside of the woods, they admired the beauty
of some of the small natural cascades and beautiful views.
They had the opportunity to talk to some locals and know a little about
their traditions and lifestyle. At night they prepared and cooked their dinner, sat around the fire and told stories .They were not scared because the
place was very peaceful and the locals really helpful and friendly people.
Lisa thinks this was a really nice experience.
36. Read carefully and say true or false.
a) Lisa visited a rural area.
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b) Lisa and her family visited Yellowstone National Park during
last fall.
c) Visiting the mountains allowed Lisa to see wild faunas.
d) Lisa and her friends spent the nights in a campground.
e) Lisa and her friends stayed there for a week.
f) To stay very near the locals was a nice experience.
g) There are some prominent natural waterfalls.
h) Lisa and her friends enjoyed their trip.
Project work
37. Find out information about a historical place in your province.
Write about:
► Location / Name / Local characteristics / What you did or saw there
► What you learned there / Include photographs or drawings
To learn more
Words to Describe Historical Places
a) Ancient: Belonging to the very distant past, often from a specific
historical period.
b) Historic: Famous or important in history, with a significant past.
c) Monumental: Great in importance, size, or achievements, often
associated with monuments.
d) Time-honored: Respected or valued because it has existed for a long time.
e) Ruined: Damaged severely or in a state of decay, often referring to
ancient structures.
f) Traditional: Following or conforming to tradition, especially in cultural
or historical practices.
g) Preserved: Maintained in its original or existing state without significant
change.
h) Heritage: Valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings that
have been passed down from previous generations.
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Words to Describe Tourist Places
a) Exotic: Attractive or striking because colorful or out of the ordinary.
b) Scenic: Offering or characterized by beautiful views of nature.
c) Popular: Liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people or by a particular
person or group.
d) Vibrant: Full of energy and life.
e) Cultural: Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society.
f) Touristy: Designed to appeal to tourists, often through being
stereotypical or commercialized.
g) Charming: Pleasant or attractive.
h) Welcoming: Friendly and making you feel at home.
Words to Describe Natural Places
a) Serene: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
b) Verdant: Rich with vegetation, green.
c) Majestic: Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity, especially in
nature.
d) Untouched: Not altered, touched, or used by human hands.
e) Scenic: Offering or relating to beautiful natural views.
f) Remote: Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
g) Harmonious: Forming a pleasing or consistent whole, especially with
nature.
h) Vast: Of very great extent or size; immense.
Self-reflection
38. Work in pair. Write your opinion about the topic of the unit.
a) Do you think it is important to travel to other provinces and get
historical and cultural information about your country?
b) Is it easy or difficult for you describing places?
c) On what learning aspects do you need more practice?
d) On listening, speaking, reading or writing?
Read carefully and reflect on your learning during this unit. Tick
the box according to your own reflection your
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At the end of this unit
I can ask and answer questions about past
events.
I can describe places.
I can write texts describing different places.
I can read and understand texts written in
simple past tense.
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Very
Very
good
good
Good
haveto
to
IIhave
practicemore
more
practice
UNIT 3
Outstanding and famous people
In this unit you are going to learn and practice:
► Asking and talking about outstanding people.
► Asking and talking about relevant past events.
► Reading and writing about relevant past events.
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Breaking the ice
1.
Look at the pictures. Match the pictures with the information:
1. Cirilo Villaverde wrote the famous Cuban
novel Cecilia Valdés he was born in Pinar del
Río, in 1812 and died in 1894.
2. Wifredo Lam became famous for his beautiful paintings .He was born in Sagua la Grande,
Villa Clara, in 1902 and died in 1982.
3. Nicolás Guillén, national poet of Cuba, wrote
a great number of extraordinary poems. He
was born in Camagüey in 1902 died in Cuba in
1989.
4. Alicia Alonso was a famous ballet dancer in
Cuba and all over the world .She was a teacher
a dancer, and a choreographic.
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5. Gilma Madera made the famous sculpture
known as “El Cristo de La Habana,” She was
born in Pinar del Río in 1915 and died in Habana in 2000.
6. Benny Moré was born in in Santa Isabel de
las Lajas, Cienfuegos city in 1919. He was a musician, a singer and orchestra director.
What´s new?
2.
Discuss in small groups.
a) Do you like ballet?
b) What famous ballet dancers do you know?
c) What famous ballet do you know?
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3.
Read carefully.
Alicia Alonso, considered one of the greatest 20th Century ballerinas
was born in Cuba on December 21, 1921. She first appeared on stage in
1931. She fell in love with ballet since she was a child. She began to lose
her sight at 19, She suffered terribly and had to have various operations
on her eyes. Finally, she became blind but she did not quit, she continued
dancing. She performed major roles, particularly Giselle, in New York London, Moscow and in Cuba .She danced in different famous companies all
over the world. In 1948, she founded the Alicia Alonso Ballet Company in
Cuba’s capital. After the 1959 revolution, she founded the National Ballet
of Cuba with the help of our leader Fidel Castro. The company brought ballet to everyone with (relevant) performances in theaters, in factories and
other workplaces. She became a skillful teacher and choreographer. Alicia directed the company until her 70s and also kept dancing during that
time. She positioned Cuba at the altar of the best of dance worldwide. She
died in Habana on October 2019, at the age of 98. She left her legacy and
trail in the Cuban Culture forever.
Thanks, Alicia, for your immortal work!
4.
Complete the Chart after reading.
Name
Name
Job
Job
Relevant information
1.
2.
3.
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Nationality Place
Place of
of birth
birth Birthday
Birthday
Nationality
Death
Death
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5.
Answer the following questions about the text.
a) When did Alicia Alonso make her first performance?
___________________________________________________________
b) What happened to Alicia when she was nineteen years old?
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c) Where did Alicia dance out of Cuba?
____________________________________________________________
d) Who supported Alicia to found the National Cuban Ballet?
____________________________________________________________
e) Why did Alicia become famous in and out of Cuba?
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6.
Read the passage again and circle the verbs in simple past.
Reflecting on language
Simple past information questions
Structure
Interrogative word + Auxiliary +subject + Verb in simple form + complements
When
did Alicia dance
for the first time?
Where
did Alicia start
her career?
What
did Alicia do
in 1959?
Why
did Alicia have
to see a doctor?
When you use the interrogative question Who the structure is the following
Interrogative word + Verb in simple past + complements
Who helped Alicia to found the National Cuban Ballet?
7.
Observe carefully and organize the sentences in the correct way.
In -1853 - died – in - Who – Dos Rios?
_____________________________________________________________?
in 1895 - do - What - did -in - Antonio Maceo – Baragua?
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In – When -– Jose Antonio Echeverria- Cuba -die – did?
_____________________________________________________________?
1959 in -on -in Cuba - happened - What -January 8?
_____________________________________________________________?
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They – fight – Why- did?
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8.
Work in teams. Read carefully the questions about famous Cuban
people in Sports.
Team
Team
1 1
Team
Team
2 2
Team
Team
3 3
Team
Team
4 4
Team
Team
5 5
Who won the
first Olympic
Medal for
Cuba?
Who was
the first Cuban woman
that won a
gold medal
in Olympic
games?
Who won
two gold
medals in
Athleticism in
1976?
Who jumped
2,45 and won
a gold medal
and a world
record?
Who retired
after Paris
2024 and
gave Cuba a
great happiness?
When did
Mijain Lopez
won his first
Gold Medal?
When did
Ramon Font
got his first
medal?
When did
Javier Soto
Mayor got a
world record
in his sports?
When did
Alberto Juan
Torena won
800 and 400
mts in Athleticism?
When did
Maria Caridad Colon
won her
first Olympic
medal?
Where were
the Olympic
games in
1900?
Where were
the Olympic
games in
1976?
Where were
the Olympic
games in
1980?
Where were
the Olympic
games in
1992?
Where were
the Olympic
games in
2024?
Why did
the Olympic
Games of
1976 become
relevant for
Cuban fans
of Athleticism?
Why did
the Olympic
games of
1980 become
a turning
point in the
history of
Cuban sports
for women?
Why did Mijain Lopez
become a
unique athlete in 2024?
Why did Javier Sotomayor
become a
remarkable
athlete for
Cuba and
all over the
world?
Why did
Ramon Font
become famous?
9.
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List the athletes in the chart and tell the spots they practiced and
their birthplace.
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Name
Name
Sports
Sports
Birthplace
Birthplace
Olympic medals
Olympic medals
1 Gold 1Silver
Paris 1900
3 Gold
San Luis
1904
a) Select one of the relevant athletes from the Chart. Post a picture and
write a small paragraph with the information you have in the chart.
Name and picture
Text
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10. These are relevant Cuban women writers. Match the writer and the
information given.
a) Carilda Oliver Labra
b) Dora Alonso
c) Dulce Maria Loynas
d) Gertrudis Gomez
de Avellaneda
e) Mirta Aguirre
__ Poet Cervantes Prize winner 1902 - 1977
__ Poet 1922 - 2018
__ Novelist, dramatist, and poet 1814 - 1873
__ Poet, novelist and journalist
1912 - 1980
__ Author and journalist 1910 - 2001
11. Write the title book or poem that made them relevant.
Example
Dulce María Loinaz was born in 1922. She died in 2018. She wrote
the poem …..
12. These are very well-known people from Cuba. Find out the missing
information to complete the chart.
Name
and
Name
and
Job Job
picture
picture
Nationality Place
Place
Nationality
of
Birthday
Birthday
of birth
birth
Relevant
Relevant
information
information
He was born
on January
28,1853
Painter
Alina Rodriguez
He was the
first Latin
American
Cosmonaut.
He traveled
to the space
in 1980.
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He was born
in Biran,
Holguín
province
Speaking
13. Work in pairs.
Imagine you are a reporter and you are going to interview a person
who met an important personality.
You met an important personality. A reporter is going to interview
you. Think of important personalities (artists, writers, politicians,
etc.). Say what you know about him/her.
14. These are the names of some Cuban outstanding writers you are
going to study. Bring a picture to class and be ready to give a brief
information about them.
Give the following information
Name / birthplace / birthday / moral characteristics / main books/
awards/ date of death /
José María Heredia Onelio Jorge Cardoso José Soler Puig Julián
del Casal Héctor Quintero Rafael María de Mendive
Rubén
Martínez Villena
a) Work in small groups. Find out information about famous
musicians in Cuba from the XIX and XX centuries. Be ready to
bring all the information to class in a presentation.
In black and white
15. These are two great Cuban women. Be ready to write a text about
them.
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Name Gilma Madera
Name Celia Sánchez
Text
Text
Listening
16. Work in teams. Do you know any relevant people in person. Can you
give some details about this moment?
Would you like to meet someone relevant? Who is that person? Why
do you want to meet that person?
Listen to your teacher and circle the picture that fits with the
information your teacher is reading
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Tomás Romay
Carlos Finlay
Rosa Elena Simeón
Adalberto Álvarez
Benny Moré
Juan Formell
Rosita Fornés
Rita Montaner
Elena Burke
After listening
17. Find pictures people mentioned in the exercise and stick them in
your workbook. Write a brief paragraph in no less than 60 words 3
of of them.
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Time to read
Before reading
18. Look at the picture and write
Name
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Nationality
Relevant information
UNIT 3
19. Work in small groups and find the meaning of the following words
Word
Meaning
Meaning
Word
Remains
leather
Nick name
attached
Farewell
belonged
grave
coffins
Meaning
Meaning
20. As you read the text: underline the verbs in past.
Ernesto Guevara´s remains
“Che wasn´t Che”, it is a nickname. It was because of the Argentine custom of calling people Che that Cubans began calling him Che and people
all over the world know him better by his nickname ‘‘Che’’ His full name is
Ernesto Guevara de la Serna.
Che went to Bolivia and left a farewell letter to our Commander in
Chief Fidel that became a historical document. He was assassinated by the
Bolivian Army on October 8th, 1967 but the body did not appear. Fidel
gave the sad news to Cuban people and read, for the first time, the farewell letter in Public at the Revolution Square in a massive meeting.
When Cuba got information of a possible place to find Ernesto Guevara’ remains, a group of Cuban Scientists led by the Cuban doctor in
medical sciences went to Bolivia. They worked very hard in a multidisciplinary group integrated by geologists, forensic anthropologists, biologists,
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geophysicists, historians and other scholars in social sciences. .They worked
in the field for almost two years. On June, 1997 they found seven human
skeletons in a mass grave.
One of the skeletons had part of the olive jacket and pieces of the
leather belt were attached to the remains. This fact and other scientific
evidences proved that the remains belonged to Che.
A whole generation of Cubans still remember the images the arrival of
the coffins at San Antonio de los Baños airport and their subsequent transfer to the Mausoleum built in Santa Clara to honor this great man and the
people who fought with him following his ideas.
A great number of people visit the mausoleum every year where you
can find documents, photos and historical pieces related to Ernesto Guevara and those people who fought with him.
21. Answer the following questions according to the text:
a) When did people hear for the first time Ernesto Guevara farewell
letter?
b) What kind of experts participated in the search of Che ‘s remains?
c) Who was the leader of the multidisciplinary group?
d) When did the experts discover the remains?
e) What indications showed that the remains belong to Che?
f) Where do the remains rest in this moment? Why?
After reading
22. Post a picture of Ernesto Guevara’s mausoleum and describe it briefly.
Picture
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Description
Project work
23. Write about a famous man or woman from your province related
to history, science, or culture. Include drawings, photos or pictures
and other useful material, if necessary. Be ready to do an oral
presentation about him or her.
To learn more
Some famous and outstanding people from Cuba.
Famous personalities from Cuba.
Self-reflection
Read carefully and reflect on your learning during this unit. Tick the
box according to your own reflection.
At the
the end
end of
of this
this unit
unit
At
Very
Very
good
good
Good
Good
have to
to
II have
practice more
more
practice
I can ask and answer questions about
outstanding people
I can ask and talk about past events
I can write texts giving information
about past events
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At the end of this unit
I can read and understand texts written
in simple past tense
I can give detailed information about
famous and outstanding people
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UNIT 4
Hobbies
In this unit you are going to learn and practice:
► Talking and asking about likes, dislikes and preferences.
► Talking and asking about hobbies.
► Talking and asking about activities you do in your free time.
► Reading and writing about free time activities.
Breaking the ice
1.
Look at the pictures. There are some people who enjoy collecting
objects. What collections do you like? Define your preference
starting by number one.
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What’s new?
2.
Listen to some people talking about their hobbies in an interview
during a TV program and complete the information.
People
People
Hobbies
Miriam
Diving and Swimming
Dr. Black
Arthur
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a) Journalist: Welcome to our program. Today we are going to talk
about hobbies. What is a hobby?
Miriam: Good evening, my name is Miriam, I am in 8th grade. A
hobby is an activity people do regularly during their free time.
b) Journalist: What is your hobby?
Miriam: I do gardening. I collect plants. I love planting flowers. I
have a great number of plants in a large garden and in my yard.
In my house there are plants everywhere except in the bedrooms.
c) Journalist: Do you have any hobby? Why are hobbies important?
Spencer: I am Mark Spencer. Thanks for inviting me. I adore
diving and swimming. Now I am studying Marine Biology at the
University. My hobby helped me to select my studies. When I am
not in class or I am not studying I am near the sea.
d) Journalist: How about you? What about hobbies?
Andrew Black: A hobby is something you do out of your occupation.
I’m a doctor but out of my hospital hours I enjoy playing the guitar.
I usually play in a night club twice a week.
e) Journalist: You are very young. Any hobby?
Arthur: Good evening. I finished elementary school last September.
I prefer watching TV and I also read. I adore watching adventure
and historical films too. I started reading when I was seven years
old and at about ten, I started watching films regularly so I have
two hobbies reading and watching TV. I have a hand book where
I write titles of books, authors, films and actors
f) Journalist: Oh, that is really interesting. Well now we have some
people on line. Let see their opinion and we are going to go back
to the studio in a short time…….
3.
Read carefully and tell correct or incorrect according to the
information given in the reading.
a) People are talking about their free time. __________________________
b) The program is only for students _________________________________
c) Miriam has a flower plant next to her bed ________________________
d) Spencer studies have a direct relation with his hobby ______________
e) Dr. Black has a hobby very different from his job __________________
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f) Arthur has more than one hobby ______________________________
g) People who are out of the studio out of the studio can participate
in the program ___________________________
Reflecting on language
To express likes and dislikes we follow this structure:
Subject + verb + Gerund
Subject + verb + Gerund
Gerund as complements
Have a look at the following examples:
I like swimming better than diving.
I prefer listening to music than dancing.
I enjoy dancing in a group. It is more exciting than dancing alone
I love playing the piano it is more relaxing than playing other instruments
I adore reading novels. it is more interesting than reading adventures
I detest doing exercises at home I find going to the gym more relaxing
I hate walking under the rain. I prefer walking during windy days
Let´s practice
4.
Complete the sentences according to the picture. Use the -ING form
of the verb.
Some people like ____________ at night
but I think it’s dangerous.
My brother prefers _____________ (drink)
lemon soda than cola.
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My father hates ___________ (make) the
bed after he gets up but he has to help
us.
Grandpa loves ____________
dominoes at night.
(play)
Some teenagers adore _____________
(dance) rap music.
5.
Underline the correct answer:
a) I like (swimming/play) on vacation.
b) Richard loves (reading /watch television).
c) Betty adores (visit galleries/going to the theater).
d) I dislike (cook/washing the dishes) on weekends.
e) My friends enjoy (go out – going out) on Saturdays
6.
Complete the conversation using: prefer, love, like, adore, hate,
don’t like
e.g.: Do you like reading?
No, I hate reading but I like writing
A: ___ you _______________? (Reading/writing)
Yes, I __________but I________
B: Mother____ you ________? (Washing/cooking)
No, I __________ but__________
C: ____ you ______________? (Staying home/going out) on Saturday
night.
______________________________
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D: _____ your sister _________________? (Writing/speaking).
_____________________________
7.
Oral practice in small groups. Look at the example and then be
ready to express your preferences in your group.
Prefer walking / riding
I prefer walking than riding bike
Prefer / studying in a group / studying alone
I love / It is better than / washing/ cooking
I love / better going to the stadium / watching the game at home
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Adore / More lovely posting in Facebook / posting in Instagram
Enjoy / more / swimming in pools / swimming in rivers
8.
Find the hidden hobbies. Work with your partner and select those
that you like, after that, write sentences using your selection.
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9.
Oral practice. Find out whether your partner likes or dislikes the
following hobbies
Richard: Do you like cooking?
Sue: No, I don’t. I prefer washing the dishes
Cooking Watching TV Walking
Swimming Dancing Reading
Playing chess Writing poetry
a) Now summarize the information in 3 paragraphs
My partner likes _____________________________________________
_______________ I dislike ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Both of us enjoy _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
b) Share the summary in your class
Speaking
10. Ask your partner about his/her preference for:
Example: What do you prefer to do in your spare time?
► Spare time activities
► Houseworks
► School activities
► Report your partner’s answer to the rest group
11. Read the information about Betsy and John. Then, in pairs, ask and
answer questions, as in the example.
Student A: Does Bob prefer reading books or reading in his phone?
Student B: He prefers……….
Hobby
Hobby
Betsy
Betsy
John
John
Reading
Books
Newspaper
Cooking
Italian Food
Chinese
Watching
Terror Film
Science fiction films
Practicing
Chess
Football
Listening
Romantic Music
Pop
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a. Now complete the table below about yourself. Then, ask questions to
find out information about your partner, as in the example:
e.g.: Student A: What is your favorite hobby?
Student B: I adore swimming.
My Hobbies
Hobbies
My
My
My partner´s
partner´s hobbies
hobbies
12. Walk around the classroom and find out information about your
classmates’ preferences and hobbies. Then fill the chart.
Name
Name
Hobbies
Hobbies
Preferences
Preferences
1
2
3
4
5
a. Make a summary of your findings.
People who have a hobby
People who have the same preferences
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People who have peculiar preferences
b. How many people did your team interview? ________
a) How many people love reading? Which percent represents from
the total of the interviews _______
b) How many people enjoy practicing any sports? Which percent
represents from the total of the interviews ________
c) How many people have a hobby? Which percent represents from
the total of the interviews ________
In black and white
13. Write a text about hobbies. The following questions can help you
Paragraph 1
a) What is a hobby?
b) Why are hobbies important?
Paragraph 2
a) Which are some common hobbies?
b) Which hobbies are kind of strange?
Paragraph 3
a) Do you have any hobby? Which one?
b) What hobbies do you think are helpful? Why?
Hobbies
________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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14. In this unit you learned more about your classmates’ preferences.
Write a text about how people in your classroom use their free time.
a) Do all students in your classroom have a hobby?
b) Which are the most common hobbies in your classroom?
c) Is there anyone doing something not very common?
d) What activities do students prefer doing in their free time?
e) Do many students participate in sports?
f) Does the majority of the group love indoor or outdoor activities?
g) What options do you recommend to those students that do not
have any hobby?
My Classmates’ preferences
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Listening
Before listening
15. Discuss in your team:
a) Do you enjoy going to the park. Why
b) What activities do people enjoy doing in parks?
16. Listen carefully to your teacher and observe the picture, then write
T (true) or F (false).
a____
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c____
d_____
e____
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After listening
17. Write a small text describing your favorite park in your town and the
activities you and your friends and family do there.
Before listening
18. What activities do you usually do with your family? What activities
do you usually do with your friends?
19. Listen to your teacher and circle the activities John enjoys during
family time.
reading
watching TV
playing chess
walking
swimming
cooking
biking
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After listening
20. Work in pairs.
Student A: Write a note inviting a friend for an outdoor activity
during the weekend?
Student B: Write a note accepting or refusing the invitation
Time to read
Before reading
21. Discuss in your team:
a) Do you like outdoors activities?
b) Do you prefer to do outdoor activities in groups or alone
Preferences
My name is Susan. I don’t have any special hobby. I adore walking and
listening to music from my cellphone in the park. I enjoy being outdoors I
adore watching the big trees and the flowers alone the streets and feeling
the air on my face. Walking is a good exercise. Getting exercises keep me
healthy. At night I prefer reading a book on my bed. I´m not very fond of
watching TV. Sometimes I invite friends to come over and we enjoy listening to music together, chatting and talking about past stories.
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My name is Rebecca. I like reading books about different kinds of food.
My hobby is cooking. It is a common hobby, so I know many other people
who like cooking. Sometimes, my friends come over and we cook together
we love preparing different kinds of foods to celebrate something in together may be a birthday or an anniversary or just to relax. We laugh and tell
stories about our past. We also adore watching and discussing about films.
22. Write two things Rebecca and Susan have in common.
_________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
23. Write two things that make a difference between Rebecca and Susan.
_________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
After reading
24. Write about things you have in common with Rebecca and Susan.
_________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
25. Write about differences between Susan and you.
_________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Before reading
26. Look at the picture.
a) What does the person in the picture collect?
b) What do people usually collect?
c) Do you know any people who has a collection? Tell your team
about that.
d) What kind of collection is more interesting for you? Why?
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Hobbies
Many people spend most of their freetime on their hobbies. A hobby is
making, doing, or learning something just for the fun of it. Making a collection is the commonest hobby. People collect all sorts or kinds of things.
Coins, butterflies, stamps and glass bottles are few of them. Collecting
stamps is called Philately. Painting is the hobby of a great many people.
Some other popular hobbies are raising flowers, mountain climbing, playing a musical instrument, listening to music, doing puzzles, and the like.
Some hobbies are more popular than others.
There are hobbies with a long history but in the era of internet some
new hobbies have appear such as being a you tuber, creating content for
social media, creating electronic music, among others.
Doctors tell us that being much interested in something helps our mind
to stay well.
A hobby sometimes stops from being an entertainment and becomes a
person’s work. Hobbies can help students to select future studies so don’t
wait a minute find a hobby and go ahead.
27. Underline the information that is given in the reading.
a) The concept of hobby
b) One of the most popular hobbies
c) Some dangerous hobbies
d) Some examples of hobbies
e) Hobbies related to Technology
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f) Hobbies doctors recommend are better for our health
g) Why hobbies are useful for students
After reading
28. Find out information about the relationship between some hobbies
and future studies and complete the chart.
Hobby
Hobby
Future
Future studies
studies
Collecting plants
Biologist Agronomist
To learn more
29. Some sports are considered as hobbies but some of them are really
dangerous to be hobbies. Here are some of the most dangerous
sports in the world:
Jumping off an airplane: Is actually an acronym for the type of objects
people jump off. It stands for Buildings, tower, or bridges and Earth (natural formations like cliffs, canyons, gorges, etc.
Horse riding: The most common cause of injury is getting trampled
while on the ground near the horse.
Scuba diving: Scuba diving is an underwater sport fast gaining popularity across the planet. The danger in this sport chiefly lies in the changes in
pressure. Changes in pressure could potentially rupture a lung, ear-drums
or damage the sinuses.
Running of the bulls: The dangers of running with bulls are imaginably immense. Every year on an average 50-100 people get injured due to
goring, asphyxiations, piling up of people leading to suffocation and even
getting crushed by the bulls.
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Bull riding: This is a rodeo sport that involves staying mounted on a bull
for as long as possible while the bull tries to buck off the rider
Gymnastics:Is a sport that tests balance, strength, flexibility and control. This sport which invokes an image of graceful women and men in
leotards has an ugly face to it too.
Boxing: A contact sport the participant’s sole goal is to punch his opponent. Many boxers suffer brain damage they could even be prone to diseases like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s later in their lives.
Project work
30. Work in teams.
There are some common hobbies and there are some hobbies that are
really challenging .Would you like to have a challenging or a common hobby
Find brief information about 5 common and 5 challenging hobbies.
List them and make a gallery of pictures in a poster or in a Power Point
Presentation.
Share it in your classroom.
Self-reflection
► Do you find the topic of this unit interesting and helpful? Why?
► What new things have you learned during this unit?
Read carefully and reflect on your learning during this unit. Tick the
box according to your own reflection.
At the end of this unit
At the end of this unit
I can ask and answer questions hobbies
and preferences
I can talk about preferences
and hobbies
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I can write texts about my preferences
and others
I can read and understand texts about
my preferences and others
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My best friend
In this unit you are going to learn and practice:
► Describing people, places and things using the superlative degree of
adjectives.
► Talking and asking about iconic places, monuments and outstanding
people.
► Reading and writing texts about iconic places, monuments and outstanding people from my city and my country.
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Breaking the ice
1.
Do you have a very good friend or a best friend?
a) What is your friend´s name? __________________________________
b) Where did you meet your friend? _____________________________
c) What is your friend like ? _____________________________________
d) How old is your friend? _______________________________________
e) Where does your friend live? _________________________________
f) When is your friend’s birthday? _______________________________
2.
Look at the list and underline the things your best friend enjoys
doing during free time.
a) My friend likes going to the beach.
b) My friend adores going camping.
c) My friend enjoys visiting new places.
d) My friend dislikes walking alone.
e) My friend dislikes getting up early.
f) My friend enjoys helping other people party.
g) My friend loves meeting new friends.
h) My friend hates traveling by bus.
i) My friend hates being in very crowded places.
j) My friend dislikes watching thrillers.
3.
Color the sentences that best describes your friend.
1
My friend is younger
than me.
My friend is older than
me
My friend is as tall as
me
2
My friend is older than
me.
My friend is younger
than me
My friend is as old as
me
3
My friend is more talkative than me.
My friend is less talkative than me
My friend is as talkative
as me
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My friend is more
friendly than me.
My friend is less friendly than me
My friend is as friendly
as me
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My friend lives farther
from school than me.
My friend lives nearer
from school than me
My friend lives as far
from school as me
6
My friend is better in
science than me.
My friend is worse in
science than me
My friend is as good in
sciences as me
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What´s new?
Brenda and her friend Paula are catching up about their latest experiences.
Brenda: What‘s new Paula?
Paula: Not much. But I finished reading the most beautiful book of all the
books I know. I also saw the film but the book was more exciting for me.
How about you?
Brenda: I started a hobby. It is one of the oldest and one of the most common
hobbies of the world but I feel passionate about it.
Paula: Really, please tell me!!!
Brenda: I started a collection of plants. I already have more than 50 plants.
One of them has the smallest flower of the world, I think.
Paula: Oh! In my best friend’s house, there is a large garden. Her mother collects plants. She has the loveliest flowers of the neighborhood in
her garden and I am sure, she has the largest collection of plants of the
neighborhood too.
Brenda: Oh... I would like to meet your best friend and her mother. Maybe
she can give some advice.
Paula: Why not, she is one of the nicest persons I know, you will love her.
Of course, she will help you.
Brenda: It’s a great idea. Perhaps you start collecting plants too. Let me tell
you that this is one of the easiest hobbies among all and one of the most
pleasant too.
Paula: I am going to think about that ….
4.
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-Brenda and Paula
a) are talking about routines
b) are exchanging their experiences
c) are planning something together
-Brenda and Paula had
a) similar experiences
b) new experiences
c) difficult experiences
-Paula really enjoyed very much
a) reading a new book
b) watching the film
c) collecting plants
-Brenda finds collecting plants
a) one of the most complicated hobbies
b) one of the most interesting hobbies
c) one of the easiest hobbies
-Paula describes her mother’s friends as
d) one of the loveliest persons she knows
e) one of the most talkative people she knows
f) one of the oldest people she knows
Reflecting on language
To express a comparison among one person, animal or thing with a group
we use the superlative form of adjectives.
5.
Look at the following sentences from the text and analyze them
under the guidance of your teacher.
The most beautiful book of all the
books I know.
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One of them has the smallest flower of
the world
She has the most attractive flowers of
the neighborhood
In my best friend’s house, there is a large garden
Superlative degree
One syllable adjective
the …. est
More than two syllable
The most / The least
The smallest It is the smallest flower
It Is the most beautiful
The nicest
It is the least difficult
She is the nicest person
Exceptions good /bad / far
Good best My best friend of all
Bad worst the worst experience in my life
Far Farthest The farthest place in the planet
For adjective ending in Y, change Y to I and add est: easy- easiest.
For some adjective ending in a consonant double it: big-biggest
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6.
Read the questions and circle the correct picture.
Which one is the most expensive?
Who is the tallest?
Which province is the biggest?
Which one is the smallest?
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Which one is the most difficult?
7.
Mach column A with column B to finish the sentences.
A
1. The plane
2. Pinar del Rio is
3. Guantanamo is
4. Varadero beach is
5. Morro is one of
B
____ the oldest buildings in Cuba.
____ the nicest place in Matanzas.
____ the fastest means of transportation.
____ the nearest province to Artemisa.
____ the farthest province from Havana.
a. Complete the information.
a) The highest temperature in Cuba is about _________________
b) The highest mountain in Cuba is ______________
c) The most common pets in Cuba are ______________
d) The smallest bird in Cuba is _______________
e) The longest river in Cuba is ________________
f) The most ancient city in our country is _____________
g) The largest province in Cuba is ________________
8.
Select the correct answer:
a) Some people think frogs are (ugly – the most familiar – the ugliest)
animals
b) Elephants are among (big – the smallest – the biggest) animals in
the world.
c) Cats and dogs are among the (most popular – the quietest – the
worst) pets
d) Many people say dogs are the man´s (good – best – worst) friends
e) The tiger is one of the (dangerous – most dangerous – least
dangerous) animal of all.
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9.
Read the different prices at some supermarkets and be ready to
answer questions.
Central Market
Red Square Market
Park Mini market
Coffee Cubita 2 kg. pack
$ 4,50
Coffee Turquino 1 kg.
pack $ 2,50
Coffee Hola ½ kg pack…
$ 1,50
Brazilian rice2 kg. bag
$ 11,50
Chinese rice 1kg. bag
$ 1,00
Cuban rice 5 kg bag
10.00
Chicken breast bag 1 Lb.
$ 1,25
Chicken Winds bag 1Lb.
$ 1,00
Chicken legs bag1 LB
$ 0, 85
a) Which is the most expensive coffee _________________
b) Which is the most expensive rice _________________
c) Which chicken bag is the cheapest _________________
d) Which is the most expensive product of all? _________________
e) Which is the cheapest product of all? _________________
f) Which market is the most expensive? _________________
g) Which market is the cheapest? _________________
10. Get in small groups. Discuss about the cheapest places to find out
food for a special lunch with some friends on Sunday.
11. Oral practice. Work in pairs. You and your partner are exchanging
information about your families. Use the following questions in your
exchange.
a) Who is the oldest member of your family?
b) Who is the tallest person in your family?
c) Who is the most patient person in your family?
d) Who is the most hardworking person in your family?
e) Who is the best cook in your family?
12. Get into small group. Discuss the following question.
a) Who is the oldest in your team?
b) Who is younger than you in the team?
c) Who is better in Math than you in your team?
d) Who is the most talkative in your team?
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e) Who is the fastest runner in your team?
f) Who is the most careful person in your team?
g) Who is as responsible as you in your team?
h) Who is less talkative than you in your team?
Speaking
13. Role play.
Student A: You want to go out to have dinner over the weekend. Ask your
friend for a place to go
Student B: Tell your friend one or two places to go. Explaining some details about:
Price /Service / quality of the food /
14. Role play.
Student A: You went to a holiday. Tell your friend about the best things of
your holiday and about the worst. You may refer to:
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Relevant places /Music in the discos/ People/activities you did / prices etc.
Student B: You know your friend went to a holiday. Find information
about restaurants, transportation/ historical and cultural places.
a) Get into small groups. There are three options to study another
language for all of you :
French
Chinese
Russian
3 days a week from 5 to
7 pm
Experience teacher
1 year
4 days a week from 6pm
to 7pm
Six months
2 days a week from 5 to
8pm
Six months
Discus in your group which one you want to study and why?
In black and white
15. Write about the most memorable trip you had last year and the most
exiting experiences you had during the trip.
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16. There is an international contest for English learners about places
tourist should visit in a tour around your country. Write your summary
to the contest, describing the most iconic places tourists should not
miss in Cuba.
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Listening
Before listening
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17. Is there any new restaurant in your town? Which is the most popular
restaurant in your city? Why?
18. Listen to some opinions about a new restaurant in town and select
the correct answers.
a. Complete the sentences bellow with the elements of the list.
Doris
Roland
Sam
The new
restaurant
Mark
a) ________________ is the farthest from the city.
b) ________________ thinks the best option is going by car.
c) ________________ went to the restaurant with her husband and
children.
d) ________________ is planning to have dinner in the newest
restaurant.
e) ________________ thinks the dishes are among the least expensive
b. Listen again and tell True or False.
a) ____ The new restaurant is one of the largest in town.
b) ____ The restaurant is nearer than other restaurants.
c) ____ Mark thinks that transportation is the greatest problem to go
to the restaurant.
d) ____ Doris and Mark have similar opinion about the prices.
e) ____ Sam had tasted the least expensive food of the restaurant.
f) ____ Mark and Doris and Roland have the best opinion about the
food of the new restaurant.
Time to read
Before reading
19. In your opinion, which ones are the most exciting places for vacation?
Why? Where did you have the most unforgettable experience of
your life? Why?
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Betty and her friend are going to have a week off. Read carefully
their conversation.
Plans for a week off
Ann: Beth ,where are you going for your vacation the coming week
off?
Beth: I’m going to Pinar del Rio. I want to know a little more about the
province.
Ann: That´s great! I know it very well. It is one the most attractive tourist destination.
Beth: Really? However, I can´t decide which place to visit: Viñales Valley
or Aguas Clara’s camping site. I hear that Aguas Clara is quitter than
other places there.
Ann: Yeah, maybe but Viñales is more exciting. The Valley combines a
spectacular nature beauty with the conservation of the environment,
surrounded by mountains. It is a good idea for lovers of nature.
Beth: So, do you say it is the best place to visit in Pinar del Rio?
Ann: Yes. It´s definitely the most beautiful. It has mountains, subterranean river, waterfalls and Santo Tomas cave, one of the largest in Latin
American. I adore going there.
Beth: Let me think and decide I am going to tell my parents about that.
While reading
20. Read carefully and underline the information that is given in the
reading.
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The plan Beth has in mind for her next break. Beth believes Matanzas
is more beautiful than Pinar del Rio. Beth thinks that Aguas Clara’s is
the most relaxing place in the area.
a) Ann thinks that Viñales is the best place for people who enjoy
nature.
b) Beth and Ann love nature and quiet places more than crowed and
urban places.
c) Beth is going to suggest her parents to visit Viñales.
After reading
21. There are three options for a trip over the weekend. Act out a
conversation with your partner to decide the best place to go.
Trip to Trinidad
1 day
2 .Going by bus
3. $1 500
Free walking tour
Colonial architecture
Clear waters in Ancon
Beach
Salto del Caburni waterfall
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Trip to Santiago
1 day
2.Going by plane
3. Visit to Santa Efigenia Cemetery and El
Cobre Church.
$ 3 000
Trip to Habana City
1. 1 day
2. By us or by plane
3. 4.500
Free walk by all Havana
Visit to Capitol
Lunch at Prado hotel
with a view to the sea
UNIT 5
Before reading
22. Do you enjoy going to concerts? What do you prefer street concerts
or theater concerts? When was the last concert in your town? Did
you attend? Why or why not?
While reading
23. Look at the posters for next week concerts in your town and answer
the following questions.
Buena FE
Van Van
Vania Borges
Date: Saturday 5
From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ticket 200 CUP
Seats available: 300
National Theater
Date: Sunday12
From 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ticket 300 CUP
Street Concert
Main Square
Friday 18
From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Ticket 350 CUP
Seats available 150
Fine Arts museum
a) Which concert is going to finish after midnight?
b) Which concert is the latest?
c) Which concert is the most expensive?
d) Which concert starts earlier than Buena Fe’s concert?
e) Which concert is going to be most expensive?
f) Which concert is the cheapest?
g) Which concert is going gather the youngest people?
h) Which concert is going to be outdoors?
After reading
24. Work in pairs.
Student A: Write a note inviting someone from the classroom to go
to one of the concerts gives reasons for your invitation.
Student B: Accept or refuse the invitation. Give your reasons in any
of the cases
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Project work
25. Work in pairs.
Make a 2 or 3- min video to advertise a destination people should
visit in your province. Give at least 3 elements because people should
gather. Bring the video to class and share it with your friends.
To learn more
a) The largest square in Cuba is the Revolution Square.
b) The most ancient city of Cuba is Baracoa.
c) The biggest cemetery in Cuba is Colon Cemetery in Havana City.
d) One of the most famous cities in Cuba is Trinidad in Sancti Spíritus.
e) La Real Fuerza Castle is one of the oldest buildings in Cuba .
f) The tallest statue in Cuba is José Marti Memorial in Havana.
g) Amelia Pelaez is one of the most famous painters in Cuba.
h) Ernesto Lecuona is one of the most recognized composers in
Cuba.
Self-reflection
Read carefully and reflect on your learning during this unit. Tick the
box according to your own reflection.
What new things you have learned about Cuba in this unit.
At the
the end
end of
of this
this unit
unit
At
I can talk and ask about differences and
similarities.
I can describe people, places and things
using the superlative degree of adjectives.
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I can understand and write texts describing people, places and things using the
superlative degree of adjectives.
I can talk and ask about iconic places,
monuments and outstanding people
from my city and my country.
I can write texts about iconic places, monuments and outstanding people from
my city and my country.
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All in All (Review)
In this unit you are going to review:
► Asking and talking about past events and experiences.
► Asking and talking about famous and outstanding people.
► Asking and talking about free time and hobbies
► Asking and talking about differences and similarities using compari-
sons of.
► Equality superiority and superlative degree.
► Reading and writing texts about past experiences.
► Reading and writing texts about outstanding places, people, and mo-
numents.
Breaking the ice
1.
took
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The hidden verb. Find the following past tense of verbs within the
grid.
went
was
danced
met
saw
swam
had
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D A N C E D F T
B U E O S A W I
Z H A D Y W A S
D T Q M L T N R
C M E T O T O L
P Y U T O O K V
U E W E N T O O
V S W A M X Z D
2.
Write a text using the verbs from the list.
Last Saturday My friends and I had one of the most beautiful days
of this month. _________________________________________________
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Let´s practice
3.
A group of secondary school from 9th grade are talking about their
future plans with their English teacher during their graduation party.
Teacher: Arthur, what are you going to do next school course?.
Arthur: I am going to study at the Pedagogical school. I want to
become a math professor.
Teacher: What about you, Sandra?
Sandra: I want to be a teacher of arts, that’s why I am going to a
pedagogical school too. I like music and painting very much.
Teacher: What about you Alexis? Are you going to be a teacher, too?
Alexis: No. I want to be an informatics engineer so I am going
to study at high school. I am going to study very hard to obtain
excellent grades. My sister Vivian is planning to become a computer
programmer. She is going to study at avocational school.
Teacher: Congratulations to you all. You are very good students. I
wish you have a wonderful summer vacation and that your future
plans come true.
a) Complete the chart using information from the dialogue.
Ninth
Graduates
Arthur
Alexis
Sandra
4.
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Wants to be
Go around the classroom and find out where 10 of your classmates
are planning to study after graduation. Use the following question:
Where are you going to study next year?
No
No Name
Name
0
Likes
X
High
High school
school Vocational
Vocational
School
School
Pedagogical
Pedagogical
School
School
X
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No decision
decision
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3
4
5
6
a. Now analyze your table and share the information in your class:
a) How many students are interested in high school studies?
b) Who is interested in being a teacher?
c) How many students do not have a plan yet?
d) How many students are going to be workers in 3 years?
5.
Use the given verbs to complete the statements in the past tense.
Check your spelling.
a) Mrs. Smith _______________ (enjoy) his tour to Santiago the Cuba.
b) She ___________ (use) different videotapes about Cuban historical
places in her classes.
c) She ____________ (help) her students understand the tapes.
d) Her students ________________ (study) new vocabulary.
e) They _____________ (learn) about life in different parts of Cuba.
f) They ______________ (discuss) the tapes in class.
g) Many students ____________ (register) for her class.
h) The students ______________ (like) her.
6.
This time you have to put the verb into the correct form. All the
sentences are in past.
e.g., I didn’t go (not/go) to work yesterday because I wasn’t (not/be)
very well.
a) Tom _____________ (not/shave) this morning because he
________________ (not/have) time.
b) We _____________ (not/eat) anything because we ________________
(not/be) hungry.
c) I _____________ (not/rush) because I __________________ (not/be)
in a hurry.
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d) She ____________ (not/be) interested in the book because she
_______________ (not/understand) it.
7.
Practice with a partner. You had a busy past week, find out if Your
friend was as busy as you were. Observe the example:
Student A: I had a busy week. How about you? Did you have a busy
week too?
Student B: yes, I had a busy week
Student A: I had to help my mother with the house works How about
you? Did you….
Student B:
Student A: I went to the market two times. Did…
Student B:
Student A: I organized my bedroom. How about you?
Student B:
Student A: I had a Math quiz and a Chemistry quiz. Did…
Student B:
Student B: I took my pet to the veterinarian .Did…
Student A:
Student B: I cleaned the house all days after classes. Did…
Student A:
Student B: I got a good grade in English because I studied hard. Did …
Student A:
Speaking
8.
Discuss in teams. Support your opinion with at least two elements:
a) The best things of your neighborhood.
b) The best things of your group.
c) The most difficult subject for you in this moment.
d) The most patient teacher you had last year.
a. Talk about the most important object thats you have.
-Describe it
-Tell when and how you got it
-Why is it important to you?
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9.
Work in pairs. Make a recording of 2 or 3 minutes about the “The
happiest moment of this year for you “. Share the recording in your
group.
10. Listen to 5 of your classmates’ recordings.
a) Which one is the most exciting for you why?
b) Which recording is the most original for you?
11. A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in Cuba. Where should
the visitor go on that day? Why. Use specific reasons and details to
support your answer. Which place should the tourist visit? Why?
In black and white
12. You are on holiday. Send your friend a postcard. Write him/ her how
you are spending your holiday. Use comparative and superlative form
of the adjectives. The following information is going to help you.
- Places where you were. - Days you stay there.
- Places you like and dislike to visit. - Describe the place you like the
most
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13. Do you usually receive presents? Tell in a short paragraph about the
most important present you have received in your life.
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14. Challenges help us to grow up. Write a small text about the biggest
challenge you had to face.
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15. School memories are important for most of the people. How were
your experiences at secondary school? How about your classmates
and teachers? Which is the day to will never forget? Why?
School Memories
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Listening
Before listening
16. Work in small teams. What do you know about Petula Clark? Find
information and write a small text about the singer.
17. Listen to the song.
The song is about:
a) a difficult love b) a great love
The song is
a) a pop song
b) an opera
The song contains:
a) some verses in future
c) a simple love
c) a rap
b) some verses using comparisons
18. Read the song as you listen it.
[Chorus]
My love is warmer than the warmest sunshine
Softer than a sigh
My love is deeper than the deepest ocean
Wider than the sky
My love is brighter than the brightest star
That shines every night above
And there is nothing in this world
That can ever change my love
[Verse 1]
Something happened to my heart the day that I met you
Something that I never felt before
You are always on my mind, no matter what I do
And every day it seems I want you more
[Chorus]
My love is warmer than the warmest sunshine
Softer than a sigh
My love is deeper than the deepest ocean
Wider than the sky
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My love is brighter than the brightest star
That shines every night above
And there is nothing in this world
That can ever change my love
a) Write one line under the adjectives expressing comparative
degree.
b) Write two lines under the adjectives expressing superlative degree.
19. Sing the song and focus on the words in black for pronunciation.
20. Read carefully.
My name is Kevin. I usually have my vacation on July and August. I
always make plans with my family. My parents take their break in this period too. We generally visit our grandparents and stay with them all time
.Then my parents come back and my sister and I stay until August. This
is a beautiful time. We usually go to the river, ride horse, help Grandpa
in the farm and make new recipe with Granma. At night we often stay
home and listen to their funny or interesting stories. We adore this period
with our Grandparents. Vacations with grandparents are more relaxing
and lovely. But this summer, I’m not planning to stay the whole period.
Instead, I’m going to have a proper Summer holiday with some friends
because I’m older. I’m going to buy a new bike and drive around my city.
I’ m going to visit lots of beautiful beaches and learn to dive! I’m mostly
going to stay with friends. But we are going to have a week at my grandparents. We love that.
a) Where do Kevin and his sister usually spend their vacation?
___ At home ___ With some friends___ With their grandparents
b) Read and tell correct, incorrect or not mention.
___ Kevin and his sister take vacation in Summer time.
___ They usually stay out of the city.
___ The whole family stays together all the Summer.
___ Grandparents live next to the river.
___ They sometimes stay out at night.
___ Kevin has a different plan for next Summer.
___ Kevin is older than his sister.
___ Kevin is going to be back to his grandparents’ place Next Summer.
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c) Tell two new things you are going to do next year when you get
older.
Time to read
Before reading
21. Do you have experiences about visiting other countries? What
country do you dream to visit? Why? What do you know about
Madagascar? Where is it located?
MADAGASCAR – WHEN TO GO
Madagascar has two seasons, a warm, wet season from November to
April, and a cooler dry season between May and October. However, different parts of the country have very different weather.
The east coast is hotter and wetter, with up to 4000mm of rainfall per
year. In the rainy season, there are strong winds, and these can cause a
lot of damage. Avoid visiting eastern Madagascar between January and
March because the weather can make road travel very difficult. The dry
season is cooler and more pleasant.
The high, central part of the country is much drier and cooler. About
1,400 mm of rain falls in the rainy season, with some thunderstorms, but
the summer is usually sunny and dry, but it can be cold, especially in the
mornings, with freezing showers, and it may snow in mountain areas
above 2,400 m, and even stay there for several days.
The west coast is the driest part of the island. Here, the winter months are pleasant with little rain, cooler temperatures and blue skies. The
summers can be extremely hot, especially in the southwest. This part of
the country is semi-desert, and only gets around 300mm of rain per year.
While reading
22. Read carefully and say True (T) or False (F).
a) ___ Madagascar has four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and
winter.
b) ___There is more rain in January than in June.
c) ___The wet season is colder than the dry season.
d) ___It hardly ever rains in central Madagascar.
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e) ___The wettest part of the island is the east.
f) ___ January-March is a good time to visit eastern Madagascar.
g) ___ The center of Madagascar is the coldest part.
h) ___ Snow sometimes falls in Madagascar.
i) ___ The west coast has the best weather in December.
j) ___ The north-east is hotter than the south-east.
After reading
23. Write a short paragraph about your province, explaining the
following aspects:
► Climate
► Geography
► Best time to go
To learn more
Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles lies in the Caribbean Sea. It is situated.
In the south of the Tropic of Cancer at the mouth of the Mexico Gulf. The
Atlantic Ocean is to the North. Columbus discovered Cuba in 1492. Spanish
is the official languages Havana is the capital city of the country. It was
founded in 1519. It is one of the oldest cities in America.
Project work
24. Work in teams. Prepare a class Magazine. It may have the following
sections:
► Title: Secondary school’s memories - Classmates Teachers
► The most important moments - Humorous or funny experiences.
► Memorable activities - Future plans after graduating
Self-reflection
Read carefully and reflect on your learning during this unit. Tick the
box according to your own reflection.
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At the end of this unit
At the end of 9th grade
Very
Very
good
good
Good
Good
I have to
I have to
practice more
practice more
I can talk and ask about routines, plans
and vacations
I can ask and talk about differences and
similarities using comparisons of equality, superiority and superlative degree
I can ask and talk about past events and
experiences
I can ask and talk about famous and outstanding people
I can describe people, places and things
I can ask and talk about free time and
hobbies
I can read and writing texts about past
experiences
I can read and writing texts about outstanding places, people, and monuments
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ACTIVITY BANK
1.
Work in pairs. Interview your partner then write a paragraph about
your partner?
Find out
Name/ address/family?
activities
Languages/preferences?
Hobbies?
Past
2.
Role play. Your partner is going on holiday. He/she plans to spend
three weeks in a small hotel in Varadero. Talk to your partner about
his/her holiday.
3.
Stick a picture of a place and write about vacation.
4.
Group work. A group of Canadian students are visiting your school
for two weeks, as part of an exchange program. They want to know
the people and learn the language. First, plan all the arrangements
for them. Use their schedule below and make notes of your decisions.
Meeting and arrival.
We are going meet them at...
Transport to their accommodations. A bus is going...
Accommodation.
They are going to stay at... with...
Language classes.
They are going to visit...
Free time activities.
They are going to do... or go…
5.
Work in pair. Imagine one of the places you visited last weekend was
a museum. Describe it.
6.
Describe these places:
Havana Morro Castle Santiago Morro Castle - A museum from your
province
7.
Write about:
/ A book you read / A teacher from elementary school / Your first day
at school
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8.
Match A and B. Write a text about one of them.
Column A
a) John Lennon
b) Pablo Picasso
c) Alicia Alonso
d) Ernest Hemingway
e) William Shakespeare
Column B
___ A playwright and poet.
___ He wrote The Old Man and the Sea.
___ A musician and composer.
___ A Spanish painter.
___ Cuba’s prima ballerina absolute.
Look what Albert did last Sunday and make sentences, as in the
example.
e.g.: What did / didn’t you last Sunday. Write your sentences.
Activities
Albert
Sentences
Get up
۷
Albert got up late.
Make breakfast
Take shower
He didn’t make breakfast.
۷
Tidy his room
Go shopping
۷
Meet his friend
۷
Eat out
9.
Work with your classmate. Prepare a talk about activities you like or
dislike to do on vacation. Talk about it in front of the class.
10. Discuss your preferences in your team using prefer, love, like, adore,
hate, don’t like.
11. Practice the superlative for of the adjectives.
a) My sister is the…
b) My sister is the tallest in my house
c) Varadero is the…
d) Santiago de Cuba is the…
e) Pinar del Rio is the…
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f) Giraffe is the…
g) Turtle is the…
h) Baracoa is the…
Reading corner
Text 1
“An extraordinary man”
Fidel Castro Ruz was born on August 13th, 1926 in Biran, Holguin. He
was a student leader at University of Havana from mid-1940, central organizer of revolutionary minded Orthodox Party youth after 1947. Orthodox
candidate for house of representative in 1952. He organized and led the
Moncada Garrison attack and sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was tall,
strong, very intelligent, honest and with a great spirit of self-sacrifice. His
courtroom defense speech “History Will Absolve Me” distributed in tens
of thousands of copies across Cuba, the goals and values proclaimed in
that speech became the founding program of the revolutionary struggle
that culminated in the January 1959 defeat of the US-backed dictatorship
of Fulgencio Batista and opened the door to Cuba`s socialist revolution.
Fidel prepared the Granma expedition; he commanded the Rebel Army
during 1956- 58 revolutionary war. In May 1958 he became general secretary of July 26 Movement. Castro was prime minister from February 1959
to 1976, when he became president of the Council of State and Council
of Ministers (1976-2008). He was commander in chief of the armed forces
and first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba since it was founded in
1965. He died on November 25th, 2016.
(Adapted by making history)
12. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) Where was astrological born?
b) Where did he study?
c) What was he like?
d) Where and when did he die?
Text 2
“The first woman”
Celia Sanchez Manduley was born in Manzanillo, near the Sierra
Maestra Mountains or eastern Cuba; she was a founding member of the
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Orthodox Party in 1947 and a leader of its youth. She was intelligent,
brave, delicate and friendly. She became a leader of the amnesty campaign in Oriente province for the Moncada prisoners. In 1955 she was
a founding member of the July 26 Movement, and became its central
organizer in Manzanillo. She organized the urban supply and recruitment network for the Rebel Army, and was the first woman to become a
combatant in the Rebel Army, serving on its general command beginning
October 1957. At her death in 1980, she was a member of the Communist
Party Central Committee and secretary of the council of State and Council of Ministers.
(Adapted by making history)
13. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) Who was the first woman to become a combatant in the Rebel
Army?
b) Where was she born?
c) What did she do in 1955?
d) What was she like?
e) When did she die?
Text 4
“The jury of millions spoke “The Cuban five are free”
On December 17th 2014, more than sixteen years after the battle
began, Cuban president Raul Castro informed the world that Gerardo
Hernandez, Ramon Labañino, and Antonio Guerrero were home. They
join Rene Gonzalez and Fernando Gonzalez on Cuban soil. Across the
island Cubans poured into the streets from factories schools, and offices
expressing their joy. Supporters around the world joined in the celebration. Gerardo Hernandez gave voice to the sentiments of each of the
Five when he told a national television audience in Cuba,” We`ve turned
the page on the pain and abuses of prison. We’re on a new page now”,
ready for new battles. “You can count on us for whatever is needed”, he
told President Castro, who welcomed them. Above all, it was the firmness, dignity, courage, and discipline of the Five that made possible the
hard-fought victory won by the people of Cuba, their government, and a
“jury of millions around the world.
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Text 5
“The benefactress of Santa Clara”
Marta Abreu Arencibia de Estevez was born on November 13th, 1845
in Santa Clara city. She had two sisters Rosa Beatriz and Rosalia Paula.
Even though their parents were rich persons, they gave their daughters
good examples of generosity and modesty. Marta was melancholic, delicate and fond of reading. She started to go to school when she was 8
years old, after she took private lessons. She got married to Luis Estevez,
a humble lawyer from Matanzas. She is known as benefactress of Santa
Clara. She gave a lot of money for the independence of Cuba and for
the good of humanity. Many places were built in Santa Clara as a result
of her contribution such as: the train station, an observatory, an asylum
for old people, public laundries, La Caridad Theater, Nolazco College and
others. She devoted all her life to fight on behalf of the poor. She is an
example for younger generations. She died on January 2nd, 1909.
14. Complete the following chart.
Birth place
Personality traits
Husband’s name
Provinces
Date of death
Text 6
“Enjoyable places”
In a big city people need places lo spend their free time. Empty places
can be difficult to find. .the city government spend a lot of money to
create more enjoyable places such as sport field, parks and other green
spaces where people can spend their free time. Parks are good to spend
free time because trees help to clean the air and make it cooler. Clean
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air helps people stay healthy. In the park, many people like walking and
listening to music from their cellphone, other like reading; especially old
people, children like playing a lot there. It is a good place for them to
learn and play together. Having places to relax after work or study helps
people feel good. Sport field allow people to get exercise such as walking and jogging. Some people think that beaches are good places to
exercises too. Being outdoors is good for people health. People feel better after doing some exercises.
15. Discuss the questions with your partner.
a) Why do people enjoy parks?
b) What are benefits of doing exercises?
c) Is the protection of the environment important for people health?
Why?
Text 7
“A Man’s Best Friend”
Sam lives on a farm with his family and many animals. Sam has a
brown dog named Maggie. Maggie works on the farm with Sam every
day. Maggie helps Sam move the sheep and goats to different places on
the farm. She protects Sam’s family, too. Maggie barks loudly if she sees
a stranger close to the farmhouse. She is very friendly to Sam’s children.
They like to pet Maggie and play fetch with her. Farm work is difficult,
but Maggie is always glad to be with Sam. Every time Maggie sees Sam,
she happily wags her tail. Sam says, “Maggie, come!” and the dog quickly runs to help. Maggie stays close to Sam at work and at home. Sam
thinks Maggie is an important part of his life. He says, “A dog is a man’s
best friend.
16. Answer the following questions.
a) Do you have a pet in your house? Talk about your Pet
b) Do you prefer dogs or cats? Why?
Text 8
“About my family”
Dear Marta,
I’m going to tell you about my family. I live with my little sister, mum,
and dad. We live in London, although I grew up in Lancaster, a beautiful
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city in the North of England. My dad’s name is Pierre. He’s from France,
and he speaks English and French. When he was young, my mother went
to France on a student exchange, and they met there. A few years later,
my dad moved to England and married my mum. He works as a French
techer. He’s very tall –much taller than my mum– and athletic. He’s got
short blonde hair and blue eyes. My mu’s name is Anna. She’s English.
She’s quite short, and she’s got long curly brown hair and brown eyes.
She works at a chemist opposite our home. She can speak French too! My
sister Julia is 18 years old, and she’s got the same color of hair and eyes as
my father. She loves playing the piano and dancing. She’s very talented,
and she would like to be a professional musician. I’ve got short blonde
hair like my dad, but brown eyes like my mom. We all love playing board
games together on Friday evenings, and we always order pizza. Our favorite game is Monopoly. Oh, I almost forgot…we’ve also got a pet cat,
Snowball. She’s all white and has got a lot of fur. She likes sleeping on
me. Write back soon. Please, tell me about your family too.
Love,
Jonthan
17. After reading carefully. Select the correct answer.
1. Jonathan was born in London.
a. True b. False
2. His parents both speak more than one language.
a. True b. False
3. They got married in France.
a. Trueb. False
4. Jonathan’s mother is a lot shorter than his father.
a. Trueb. False
5. She doesn’t work far from home.
a. Trueb. False
6. Jonathan’s sister’s got blue eyes.
a. Trueb. False
7. She works as a musician.
a. True b. False
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8. Jonathan’s hair is the same color as his mother’s.
a. True b. False
9. On Fridays, they always eat the same thing.
a. True b. False
18. Write a short text under the title: My neighborhood.
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ANNEXES
Irregular verbs
Simple form
Simple past
Meaning
Break
Broke
Romper
Speak
Spoke
Hablar
Steal
Stole
Robar
Wake
Woke
Despertar
Bring
Brought
Traer
Buy
Bought
Comprar
Catch
Caught
Coger
Teach
Taught
Enseñar
Think
Thought
Pensar
Begin
Began
Comenzar
Drink
Drank
Beber
Ring
Rang
Sonar
Run
Ran
Correr
Sing
Sang
Cantar
Swim
Swam
Nadar
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Drive
Drove
Conducir
Eat
Ate
Comer
Give
Gave
Dar
Ride
Rode
Cabalgar
Write
Wrote
Escribir
Feel
Felt
Sentir
Keep
Kept
Mantener
Leave
Left
Marcharse
Mean
Meant
Querer decir
Meet
Met
Conocer
Sleep
Slept
Dormir
Spell
Spelt
Deletrear
Spend
Spent
Gastar
Sweep
Swept
Barrer
Hear
Heard
Oir
Read
Read
Leer
Say
Said
Decir
Find
Found
Encontrar
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Fly
Flew
Volar
Grind
Ground
Moler
Know
Knew
Saber,
Wind
Wound
Dar cuerda
(al reloj).
Have
Had
Haber, tener
Has
Had
Haber, tener
Hang
Hung
Colgar
Lend
Lent
Prestar
Make
Made
Hacer
Pay
Paid
Pagar
Try
Tried
Probar, tratar
Shine
Shone
Brillar
Cost
Cost
Costar
Get
Got
Conseguir
Let
Let
Permitir
Put
Put
Poner
Shut
Shut
Cerrar
Sit
Sat
Sentarse
Split
Split
Separar
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Stand
Stood
Pararse
Tell
Told
Decir
Bear
Bore
Parir
Wear
Wore
Usar
Take
Took
Coger
Am
Was
Ser o Estar
Are
Were
Ser o Estar
Is
Was
Ser o Estar
Come
Came
Venir
Do
Did
Hacer
Does
Did
Hacer
Go
Went
Ir
Goes
Went
Ir
See
Saw
Ver
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Regular verbs
Presente
Pasado
Significado
Agree
Agreed
Estar de acuerdo
Answer
Answered
Responder
Arrive
Arrived
Arribar
Believe
Believed
Creer
Belong
Belonged
Pertenecer
Burn
Burned
Quemar
Call
Called
Llamar
Call up
Called up
Llamar por telf.
Carry
Carried
Llevar
Cry
Cried
Gritar
Dial
Dialed
Discar
Die
Died
Morir
Earn
Earned
Ganar
Enjoy
Enjoyed
Gozar
Excuse
Excused
Excusar
Follow
Fallowed
Seguir
Happen
Happened
Sucede
Hurry
Hurried
Apurarse
Join
Joined
Unirse, juntarse
Kill
Killed
Matar
Listen
Listened
Escuchar
Live
Lived
Vivir
Love
Loved
Amar, querer
Marry
Married
Casarse
Move
Moved
Mover, mudarse
Open
Opened
Abrir
Order
Ordered
Ordenar
Own
Owned
Poseer
Phone
Phoned
Telefonear
Play
Played
Jugar
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Prefer
Preferred
Preferir
Prefer
Prefered
Preferir
Rain
Rained
Llover
Remember
Remembered Recordar
Reserve
Reserved
Reservar
Shave
Shaved
Afeitar
Show
Showed
Demostrar
Smile
Smiled
Sonreír
Snow
Snowed
Nevar
Spell
Spelled
Deletrear
Stay
Stayed
Permanecer
Study
Studied
Estudiar
Turn
Turned
Doblar
Use
Used
Usar
Ask
Asked
Preguntar
Cook
Cooked
Cocinar
Cross
Crossed
Cruzar
Dance
Danced
Bailar
Finish
Finished
Terminar
Guess
Guessed
Adivinar
Help
Helped
Ayudar
Hope
Hoped
Esperar
Knock
Knocked
Tocar, llamar
Like
Liked
Gustar
Look
Looked
Mirar
Practice
Practiced
Practicar
Press
Pressed
Apretar
Smoke
Smoked
Fumar
Stop
Stopped
Parar
Talk
Talked
Conversar
Touch
Touched
Tocar
Walk
Walked
Caminar
Wash
Washed
Lavar
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Watch
Watched
Observar
Wish
Wished
Desear
Work
Worked
Trabajar
Arrest
Arrested
Arrestar
Intend
Intended
Intentar
Invite
Invited ]
Invitar
Locate
Located
Localizar
Need
Needed
Necesitar
Record
Recorded
Grabar
Start
Started
Comenzar
Visit
Visited
Visitar
Wait
Waited
Esperar
Want
Wanted
Querer
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