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Unit 5 Tell someone about the news

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 Lesson #2  Tell someone about the news My aunt meets hurricane Julia Hurricane Julia hit Colombia in October 2022. My aunt Dina was at her home in San Andres when the hurricane left her without a roof. She said she was very scared because her roof was blown off. My aunt and my cousin locked themselves in their room along with two of her other friends until the storm passed. When she turned on the TV the reports said that a tropical cyclone became a category 1 hurricane, they said that only 2 people were injured, 2 houses were destroyed and 101 were damaged. According to the authorities the hurricane had caused rains and electrical discharges considered light. Warmin g up: What does the news say about the weather? The news said that the weather was terrible due to the rains. Could you make your bed? - She asked me if I could make my bed. Could you pick your brother up from school? - She asked me if I could pick up my brother at school. Exercises: Convert the sentences to English Direct
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Unit 5 Convey a message

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History of natural disaster in Colombia The Eje Cafetero earthquake occurred on January 25, 1999 and greatly affected the departments of Quindío and Risaralda, where approximately 1,000 of their inhabitants lost their lives. This figure increased with the first aftershock, where an undetermined number of people died while trying to rescue their property from the semi-destroyed structures. Added to this were deaths caused by vandals, attacks on shops and houses, and fights over food, water and shelter, leaving an approximate number of 2,000 deaths in total. Nearly 4,000 people were injured and around 500 were reported missing. As the disaster destroyed the main control and aid structures in the city of Armenia (the police headquarters collapsed immediately, as well as the fire station, the Office of Forensic Medicine and the Civil Defense) there were no means for proper reporting and Good casualty count. The main economic activity in the region, the Colombian coffee industry, was highly
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Unit 4 Noun clauses: Embedded questions

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 Noun clauses: Embedded questions  Examples - Do you know when the class starts? - Do you remember where the restaurant is? - I don't know who this book belong to.  - I'm not sure where my keys are.  EXAMPLE CLASS: - Do you know if many people are coming to the party? - Do you know what the weather is supposed to be like on the weekend? - Can you remember what the name of the author who wrote "The Old Man and the Sea" was? - I wish I knew where I left my glasses.  - Do you know whether or not their are going to have a large wedding? - Could you tell me when the next train is supposed to arrive?   
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Unit 4 Ask about an article - Embedded questions

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  Ask about an article asking about an article:  - Is that this month's Car Magazine? - Could you tell me where you bought it? I can't find it anywhere.  Embedded Questions Sometimes we want to use a question as part of another question or a statement. This is called an embedded question. 1: We can use embedded questions as part of other questions. This is sometimes called an indirect question and is often used to be polite. - Normal question: Where is the station? - Indirect question (that includes an embedded question): Could you tell me where the station is? Embedded questions for polite requests:  - Can you tell me? - Do you now?  - Is possible?  - Can you explain me?   Imagine that you are a new employee. Write 5 embedded questions about your job or work place.  - Can you tell me where the manager's office is?  - I wonder where I can print this documents. - I'd like to know when I start to work. - I'm not sure if the work starts at 6 or 6:30 - Co
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Unit 4 Noun Clauses

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  Noun Clauses  What is a Noun Clause? A noun clause is a clause (a group of words with a subject and a verb) that serves as a noun in a sentence. In the English language, nouns are the words used to refer to people, places, or things. To work properly in English grammar, noun clauses must be part of a larger sentence to form a complete thought. For example , in the sentence “She liked that he was always on time,” the noun clause “that he was always on time” cannot stand alone. In short answers, use so to replace a noun clause after the verbs think, belive, guess and hope.  NEGATIVE FORM   - I guess no - I don't think so  - I don't belive so  - I hope not PRACTICE - EXERCISE Conversation with a negative short answer A: Did Stephen King write a new book? B: I guess no. I haven't heard anything about it. A: Are you going to read War and Peace? B: I don't think so. It's way too long. A: Have you ever heard of The Old Man and the Sea, by Hemingway? B: I don't
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Unit 4 Recommend a book - Describe a book

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GENRES OF BOOKS 1. Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction? What genres? Have you ever read a book in English? How about a magazine or a newspaper? if not, what would you like to read? why? I prefer fiction and the romantic genre. I've never read a book, magazine or newspaper in English before but I hope one day I'll be able to read the little prince because it's hard to follow and I like challenges. (for me it is hard to follow because it is written in English).  Ways to describe a book - Types of books I find most interesting:   I prefer romance novels. A romance novels is usually a pretty fast read. I like them to entertain and pass the time.  2. Describing my favorite book Actually, I'm reading a romantic novel called Still with you. I think it's a great book. And it's a cliff-hanger. It is a love story with several plot twists. I really recommend it . 3. Have you read anything lately?  yes, I'm not only reading still with you, I'm also reading Verónica
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Unit 3 Plan an event

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  PLAN AN EVENT 4. Are you good at planning events? Do you make a to do list?  Yes, I am good at event planning because I studied at SENA to have an event operator technician.the list I make for before and during the event is:   - Set up the room  - Send the invitations - Check the sound system - Put up the signs - Hand out the agenda - Organized menu - Cost are quoted       What is Event Planning ? It is the process of planning all the details and logistics of an event. That event can range in size, complexity, and purpose. They can be in-person, virtual, webinar or hybrid. It takes a great deal of time and effort to manage an event and involves communication with multiple teams and vendors. Event planning encompasses tasks at all stages of the event cycle, like event marketing, event sponsors, venue sourcing, event branding, building an event website, and more. PRACTICE: 
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