TASK 4. Oral production – Let’s talk.

Belcy Lopez Mendez

English B1

Group number:

900003B_1391

Tutor:

Yesenia Andrea Urrego

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA

UNAD

2023
 STEP 1 CONTENT REVIEW

1. Go to Learning / E-book /Online Content English B1.

1.1 Study the content of modules 3,4,5 & 6 in the E-

book and do all the activities in those Modules.

You should study:

Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
 1.3. Based on the information from exercise 3 Module 6 EXPRESSING SIMILARITIES
AND DIFFERENCES, use the following adjectives (noisy-clean-expensive-dirty-crowed-
polluted- large-old-quite-modern-interesting) to compare a big city and a small town. Then
which one is better to live. Why? Give explanations and reasons. You can also use more
adjectives if you need.

1.4. Watch the video from the blog DESTINATIONLESS TRAVEL, in the section 22 Amazing
things to do in Guatape https://destinationlesstravel.com/things-to-do-in-guatapecolombia/
answer the questions using Present Perfect and Past Simple and post it in the forum.
Comment on your partners’ answers.

LEARNING TIP: Use the present simple, the Past Simple, the Present Perfect and
comparatives or Superlatives when writing your answers.

QUESTIONS

1. How long have Dan and Bailey been in Guatape?

a couple of days

2. What places have you visited on your trip? Describe three of them.
they took a photo on the famous sign, which says Guatape, it is located on the edge of the
lake
The waterfall in San Rafael, an extremely beautiful place, crystal clear and cold water
memory street, a street full of crafts and works of art

3. What are the best activities that you have recommended to do there?
enjoy a good coffee, with a beautiful view
visit the color walk
see the main square
4. What are the most visited places or tourist attractions in your region?
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Danube Nature Reserve, the Andaquies Inn, Pizarro
Square, and the Mohan Waterfall

5. What was the most amazing activity you have done on a trip? What did
you do?
The most incredible activity was jumping into the sea in Santa Marta, it is a very fun
experience, a boat pulls a float away from the shore and then stops dead, to make you fall
into the sea.

6. Have you ever been a backpacker?

I have never been a backpacker
What is your opinion about this style of travel? It must be an experience full of incredible
adventures and activities.

7. What is the most unknown food you've tried on a trip?

the most unknown food was octopus and lobsters

8. What are the best things that have happened to you on a trip? Mention
two
My first incredible thing was being able to get on a plane and enjoy the trip and get to know
the sea

LEARNING TIP
Post your answers to exercises 1.3 and 1.4 and make accurate comments to your classmates
about their posts, in the forum.

STEP 2. ATTENDANCE TO PRACTICAL WORKSHOP STT

(Students Talking Time)

During the academic process, it is important to participate in practical workshops. in accordance

with it, keep in mind:
 i. The tutor will share the schedule of the workshops that will be programmed.
ii. The invitation will be sent by e-mail, or other communication channels.
iii. During the practical workshops called STT it is important to participate actively with
your peers and tutor.
iv. Do not forget to turn on the camera during the session and take a screenshot, which
should be posted in the forum.
v. Evidence of participation in the workshops must be supported in the final document.

. LEARNING TIP

• Keep in mind the dates of the workshops programmed by the tutors of the course.
• Post the evidence of your participation in the Practical Workshops in the forum and the
final document.

OPTIONAL SYNCHRONOUS MOMENT.

As a part of the Pronunciation activity, you will have a synchronous moment with your tutor
and classmates, to put into practice your Speaking competence, by exchanging information
about your unknown place you pretend to promote.
In accordance with the Preparing My Traveling Guide chart, you sign up to one of the
encounters scheduled by the tutor in the agenda. (Your tutor will share the agenda through
email and in the forum), keep in mind:

i. Remember that not only do you have to attend the session, but an active participation
also required to develop the Speaking competence and to get the score needed.
ii. The teacher will also give you feedback, make comments and suggestions, or
congratulate participants during the session.
iii. It is very important to schedule your encounter on time, that way, you won’t have
any inconveniences to finish your activity successfully and get the score needed. iv.
Post your screenshot of meeting with your tutor in the forum.
i. Remember that not only do you have to attend the session, but an active participation
also required to develop the Speaking competence and to get the score needed.
ii. The teacher will also give you feedback, make comments and suggestions, or
congratulate participants during the session.
iii. It is very important to schedule your encounter on time, that way, you won’t have
any inconveniences to finish your activity successfully and get the score needed. iv.
Post your screenshot of meeting with your tutor in the forum.
 PREPARING MY TRAVEL GUIDE

CATEGORY VOCABULARY SENTENCES

Amazonas

Amazon The Amazon is home to the largest number of animal and plant
animals species in the world. It is home to numerous dangerous
species such as jaguars and electric eels.

What to do

visit Some places that you can visit are the Saldoval Lake National
Reserve, you can go to the Gocta waterfall and you can visit
the Karajia sarcofragus, etc.

Travel Tips:

have It is very important that you do not use mosquito repellent on

you do not have your body.
Try not to apply it hours before being in direct contact with the
animals, Macaws and Micos, since they can cause them harm,
you must wear a hat and sunscreen, you must dress in warm
tones, long-sleeved shirts and ankle-length pants and The
most important thing is that you have to have the Yellow Fever
 vaccine up to date and present the identity document when
making air transit.

Superstitions

Dolphin In the Amazon it is very common to hear the superstition that

those children who are born with spina bifida is because their
parents harmed the pink dolphins.

When to go

water The best time for your trip depends on your tastes since from
river January to June there is more water and it is colder. It is an
ideal season for activities on the river. –From July to December
it is low season in terms of water, and therefore there are fewer
mosquitoes.

Where to stay

hotel The three best hotels to stay are the Amazon Bed & Breakfast
Hotel, Waira Suites Hotel and Decameron Decalodge Ticuna.
What to eat

fish Fried fish or fish in soup predominates in the daily food of the
Amazon, accompanied by fried plantain, cooked cassava and
chili. However, there

are many varied dishes such as stuffed gamitana, gamitana

ribs, pirarucú balls and roasted shad, among others.

What to drink

drinks The drinks that can be enjoyed in the Amazon are varied and
exotic clearly exotic. For its elaboration, the locals use fruits only
found in the jungle, tree barks, stems, seeds and roots. For
their part, the Tragos de la Selva or the Amazonian alcoholic
beverages are not available even in the most luxurious bar in
Las Vegas.
Aguajina: Some say that the aguaje, red, striated, and
dropped from
Amazonian palm trees, has healing properties that rival
soursop and noni.
Chapo: it comes to us from Peru, thick, refreshing and
delicious
Arazá: its flavor is stronger and more memorable if it is
blended in milk, the arazá is the Amazonian variant of the
most popular fruit in Colombia, the guava
Transportation

canoes For individual movement or small groups, canoes called

peque are used. Large vessels move cargo and passengers.

Language

languages In the Amazon there are seven different languages: Aents

(shuar-achuarshiwiar), A'ingae, Andoa, Kichwa, Paikoka,
Waotededo and Sápara.

Currency

currency its currency is the same as the Colombian peso. The bills
come in denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000
and 50,000 pesos. They are all the same size. The coins are
made in values of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 pesos, and vary
in size.

Tipping

Normally, some type of tip is not expected, but if you wish to

do so, it will be greatly appreciated.
 STEP 3- LET'S TALK ABOUT TRAVELING DESTINATION.

3.1 For the development of this step, it is necessary to make a slide presentation related
to the place you have selected to be promoted in the video presentation based in the
Preparing my traveling guide from Preparing My Traveling Guide Chart. (Step 2)

Video instructions:

For your speaking presentation via video, please, bear in mind:

● Make a video pretending that you are a tourist promoter.

● During the video recording you must show your face and the slides you made
while you are talking about your destination. Your video must have a maximum
duration
of 3 minutes. You can see the following example:
https://youtu.be/ec7bWzxGQyo ● Show your ID at the beginning of the video.
Record your video in real-time showing your face, looking at the camera, and
speaking in English. Make sure you cover the information proposed in the chart
in step 2.
● Upload your video to YouTube or Google Drive. Make sure it has public access,
and share the link in the forum.

https://youtu.be/NOtMe3-clbs
 STEP 4 – SELF ASSESSMENT

In this step, you are going to reflect on your performance in the course activities. To do
this:

4.1 Download the file “Annex 5 – Self-assessment”, located in the Learning Environment.
4.2 Fill in the form “Self-assessment template”
4.3 Take a screenshot and share it both in the forum and in the final document.

CRITERIA Always Sometimes Rarely Never

I read in detail the activity guides of the course. x

I checked the agenda to be aware of the x

activity’s dates.
I checked out the syllabus to understand the x
course structure and methodology.
I followed my learning process through x
reviewing my grades and feedback given by the
e-mediator.
I can understand conversations about my x
personal experience, daily life situations and
past events.
I can express my opinion on my personal x
experience, daily life situations and past events.

I can identify unknown words according to the x

context.
I studied and practiced the course content, x
using the tools provided within the classroom to
strengthen the learning process of the
language.
 STEP 5 - FINAL DOCUMENT

5.1 Consolidate all the activities done in this Task in a PDF document and, upload it
individually on the Evaluation environment. Remember that the product of this task
must comply with the APA standards.