Antologia 7 ingles

UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL A DISTANCIA
COLEGIO NACIONAL DE EDUCACIÓN A DISTANCIA
COORDINACIÓN ACADÉMICA

ANTOLOGÍA
CONED

MATERIA: INGLÉS
CÓDIGO: 80001
NIVEL: SÉTIMO

2011
1

El CONED agradece a GEINER

ANTONIO SEGURA RODRÍGUEZ por la elección y presentación

de los temas de la presente antología, así como el aporte a la educación secundaria a distancia.
Las denominaciones empleadas en esta publicación y la forma en que aparecen presentados los datos, no
implican de parte del CONED o la UNED juicio alguno sobre la condición jurídica de personas, países, territorios,
ciudades o de autoridades.

MATERIAL SIN FINES COMERCIALES PARA USO EXCLUSIVO DE ESTUDIANTES DEL
COLEGIO NACIONAL DE EDUCACIÓN A DISTANCIA

CONED
Dirección General: Clara Vila Santo Domingo
Coordinación Académica: Jéssica Ramírez Achoy
Coordinación Administrativa: Jéssica Vega Barrientos
Asistente Coordinación Académica: Jonathan Soto
Coordinación Inglés: Olman Alfonso Cantillo Badilla

Teléfonos 22-58-22-09 / 22-55-30-42 / 22-21-29-95
Página Web: http//www.coned.ac.cr

© 2011, CONED

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PAGE OBJECTIVES

Index
First week
Greetings and Leave
Takings.
Second week
Identifying Oneself
Third week
Dictionary: Organization
Fourth week
Dictionary: Use
Fifth week
Things We Use 1
Sixth
Things We Use 1
Seventh week
Directions and Instructions
Eighth week
Give and Follow Directions
and Instructions.
Ninth week
Tenth week
Buildings in a City.
Eleventh week
Naming and indicating
places.
Twelfth week
Describing Things by Color.
Thirteenth week
Giving Shapes, Sizes, and
Materials.
Fourteenth week
Accept and Refuse Good
and Services 1.
Fifteenth week
Accept and Refuse Good
and Services 2
Sixteenth week
General Review
ANSWER KEY
Bibliography

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4

I can introduce myself and others, and greet and say
good bye to my classmates, teaches and others.

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I can exchange basic personal information: name, last
name, etc.
I can identify the different parts of a dictionary.

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I can identify the different kinds of dictionaries.

52

I can identify classroom objects and ask and answer
questions about them.

71

I can identify and classify classroom objects and others
that are around us.
I can understand and respond to everyday instructions.

85
I can give and follow different instructions.
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106

I can identify objects and its location.
I can recognize vocabulary related to builds in a City.

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I can use vocabulary related with object descriptions.
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I can describe things according to their color.
142
148

I can describe things according to their shape, color,
size and materials.
I can offer, accept and refuse goods and services.

159
I can offer, accept and refuse goods and services.
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198
206

I can apply all the knowledge that I acquired during all
previous weeks.

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FIRST
WEEK

GREETINGS AND LEAVE TAKINGS

GREETINGS

A. Read and understand the conversation.
1.

7:00 pm-12:00 am

2.

6:00 am-12:00 pm
12:00 pm-6:00pm

Saslow, Joan and
Ascher, Allen
(2006). Top Notch:
Fundamentals.
Person Education,
Inc. Page: 2.

Saying hello

Richards, Jack C. (2000)
New Interchange: INTRO.
Cambridge University Press.
Page: 4

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A. Hello. My name is
Carlos.

Molinsky, Steven J.,
and Bliss, Bill.
(1988).
ExpressWays:
English for
Communication 1A.
Prentice Hall
Regents. Pág: 2

B. Hi. I’m Kim.
Nice to meet you.
A. Nice meeting you,
too.

CARLOS

KIM

A. Hi! How are you?
B. Fine. And you?
A. Fine, thanks. I’d like to
introduce you to my
husband, Michael.

Molinsky, Steven
J., and Bliss, Bill.
(1988).
ExpressWays:
English for
Communication
1A. Prentice Hall
Regents. Pág: 3

B. Nice to meet you.
My husband,
Michael

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Situation: Bianka is
introducing Tracy to Maria

Situation: Windy is introducing herself to Jorge.
Windy: Hello! I’m Windy Gamboa.

Maria: Good morning!

Jorge: Hi! I´m Jorge Arrieta.

Bianka: This is Tracy.

Windy: Nice to meet you, Jorge.

Maria: Nice meeting you,

Jorge: Nice to meet you, too.

Tracy.

Situation: Windy is introducing herself to Jorge.

Tracy: Nice to meet you,

Windy: Hello! I’m Windy Gamboa.

Maria.

Jorge: Hi! I´m Jorge Arrieta.

Maria: Good bye

Windy: Nice to meet you, Jorge.

Bianka: Good bye

Jorge: Nice to meet you, too.

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de abril de 2010
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B. Match the greeting with the draw.

1) Good morning

( )

2) Good evening

( )

3) Good afternoon

( )

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C. Write the missing letter to complete the word.
1) G_o_ a_te_n_o_
2) _o_d m_o_ni_g
3) _ _o_v_n_ _ g
D. Read the greeting and make a drawing.
1) Good morning

2) Good afternoon

3) Good evening

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E. According to the drawing write the greeting.
6:00 am- 12:00 pm

1.__________________

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om/2009/12/happy-sun-gif.jp. Recuperado
el 16 de febrero del 2010.

6:00 pm- 12:00 am

2. __________________

Recuperado el 15 de febrero del 2010
de: http:// www.newrinkles.com/wpcontent/uploads/2009/01/sleepingfca.png. recuperado el 16 de febrero
del 2010.

12:00 pm- 6:00 am

http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/NR/rdonlyres/4
83D2456-286B-46DA-A12D69C8E081CCC5/18845/BigHardSun.jpg.

3____________________

F. Unscramble the letters.

1- oodg fnrnoaeoet __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

2- gdoo negienv __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _________

3- dogo omingnr__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____________

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G. Complete the following sentences according to the words that are place in the box.

WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?
meet
name

Hello
meeting

is
My

you
I'm

Example

1. ________. I'm Jane.

Hello. My name is Tom.

___________ name is Gloria. Nice to

Hi. My name is Bill.

meet ____________.

2. Hello. My name

3. Hi. __________ name is Karen.

___________Brian.

Hi. I'm'Steve. Nice to __________

Hello. ____________ Bob.

you.

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and Bliss, Bill. (1988).
ExpressWays:
Companion Workbook
1A. Prentice Hall
Regents. Pág: 1.

4. ____________ . My _______

5. ___________. _________ Richard.

Jessica.

Hi. ___________ Doris.

Hi. ____________ Mary. Nice to,

Nice too_________ __________.

___________ _____________.

Nice ____________ __________,
too.

LEAVE TAKINGS

We use good –bye and good
night when we are leaving or
when we are going to bed.

A. Write the missing letters to complete the word.
1) G_o_ b_e

2) _o_d _ i_g_t

B. Read the greeting and make a drawing.
1) Good bye

2) Good night

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C. According to the drawing write the leave taking.

http://images.google.com/images?hl=es&sa
=1&q=goodbye&btnG=Buscar&aq=f&oq=&s
tart=0

1.

http://www.sfdrcisd.org/personal/rosa_arrambide/class/rosa%
20picture%20library/sleeping-snoopy.jpg

2.

D. Unscramble the letters.
1- oodg tngih __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
2- dogo bye __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _____

E. Classify the following sentences into greetings and leave takings:
good bye, good evening, good night, good morning, good afternoon.
Greetings

Leave takings

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SECOND
WEEK

IDENTIFYING ONESELF

A: Identifying oneself.

http://www.inglesmadrid.com/images/
im-email-22aug3.gif

http://www.inglesmadrid.com/images/im-email-22aug4.gif

B. Read and understand the dialogues.
A. What's your last name?
B. Sanchez.
A. Could you spell that,
please?
B. S-A-N-C-H-E-Z.
and Bliss, Bill. (1988).
ExpressWays: English
for Communication 1A.
Prentice Hall Regents.
Pág: 4

A. And your first name?
B. Maria

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A.

Hello. My name is Franco

Rossi.
B.

Hello. Fm Harry Miller.

A.

Are you American?

B.

Yes, I am. I'm from New

Molinsky, Steven
(1988).
ExpressWays:
English for
Communication
1A. Prentice Hall
Regents. Pág: 7

York. How about you?
A.

I'm Italian. I'm from Rome.

B.

Nice to meet you.

A. Nice meeting you, too.

Franco Rossi
Italian
Rome

Harry Miller
American
New York

C. Read the following questions and answers. They are some of the most common
types of personal information.
Questions

Answers

What’s your full name?

My full name is….

What’s your name?

My name is….

What’s your first name?

My first name is…..

What’s your middle name?

My middle name is….

What’s your last name?

My last name is….

How old are you?

I’m years old….

Where do you live?

I live in….

Where are you from?

I from….

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How are you?

Fine, thanks

What´s your telephone number?

My telephone number
Is….

D. Matching.
1) How old are you?

( ) My name is

2) What’s your middle name?

( ) I’m years old

3) Where do you live?

( ) My first name is

4) What’s your full name?

( ) My full name is

5) How are you?

( ) My middle name is

6) What’s your first name?

( ) My last name is

7) Where are you from?

( ) I live in

8) What’s your name?

( ) I’m from

9) What’s your last name?

( ) Fine, thanks

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E. Choose the alternative that best completes the dialogue.
Situation: Diana and Yeimy meet at the Central Park in Alajuela
Diana: Hi, Yeimy (1) ________________
Yeimy: Fine, Diana and you?
Diana: fine, thanks
Yeimy: (2) ________________
Diana: I am studying Social Planning and Promotion at the Universidad Nacional in
Heredia and on Sundays I work in a store in downtown Alajuela.
Yeimy (3) ______________, very good
Diana: And what about you Yeimy?
Yeimy: I am working at a private company and at night I go to the university.
Diana: (4) _______________, I’m late for class, good bye.
Yeimy: (5) _______________
Diana: That right
Yeimy: Nice to meet you
Diana: (6) ___________________

1.
A) Nice to see you again
B) How old are you?
C) How are you?
D) See you later
2.
A) Where are you from?
B) I live in Buenos Aires Puntarenas
C) Have a nice day
D) What are you doing?
3.
A) O.K.
B) Sorry
C) That’s right
D) What’s up?
4.
A) Good night
B) What your name?
C) Excellent
D) Thank you
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5.
A) My name is Carlos
B) I’m 29 years old
C) I’m from Honduras
D) I see you later
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A) Fine, thanks you
B) What your last name?
C) My middle name is Andrea?
D) Nice to meet you too
F. Put the following sentences in order.

Example
name/ is / my/ Francisco

My name is Francisco

1) name/middle/is/my

________________________________

2) name/your/what/is/full

________________________________

3) is/name/Gerardo/first/my

________________________________

4) what/name/is/first/your

________________________________

5) Jose Aldemar Barrantes Bonilla/________________________________
my/is/full/name
6) name/what/your/is

________________________________

7) in/live/i/Puntarenas

________________________________

8) are/from/you/where

________________________________

9) you/are/old/how

________________________________

10) do/where/live/you

________________________________

G. Complete it with your personal information.
1) What’s your name?

__________________________________

2) What’s your middle name?

__________________________________

3) What’s your last name?

__________________________________

4) Where do you live?

__________________________________

5) Where are you from?

__________________________________

6) How old are you?

__________________________________
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H. Unscramble the letters.

1) ym naen si

__________________________________

2) erhew od uoy ieil?

__________________________________

3) owh dlo era uoy?

__________________________________

4) fien sthkna

__________________________________

5) hwta si rouy rsfit eman

__________________________________

6) twah is ouyr amne?

__________________________________

7) I lvei ni

__________________________________

8) weher rar oyu mfor?

__________________________________

I. Complete the conversation.

1 . Hi MRS. what is your_______?
2. _______name is Juan.
3. Ok Juan what’s your ______ name.
4. My last name ______ Guillermo.
5. Juan where do you ____
6. l live ___ Sarchì.

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J. Read and answer the questions.

Hi, my name is Zulay, my middle name is
María and my last name is Rodríguez, I am
from Costa Rica and I live in San Jerónimo
de Naranjo, I am sixty-six years old.
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del 2010 de:
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anish/pubs/interstitialcystitis_
ez/images/HappyWoman.jpg

1. What is her name?

_________________________________

2. What is her middle name?

_________________________________

3. What is her last name?

_________________________________

4. Where is she from?

_________________________________

5. Where does she live?

_________________________________

6. How old is she?

_________________________________

K. Complete these sentences.
1. My name ____ Emilce Martínez. Fin from Costa Rica____ family is in Perez Zeledón. My
brother ____ a university student, _____ name is Abelino.
2. _____ name is Aracelly Barrantes Quesada. I'm 74 years old. My sister ____ a nurse
_____ sons are in Mexico right now.
3. I'm Natalia, but everyone calls me Aty.____ last name is Romero, ____ a student at
Universidad Nacional. My parents _____ working this week. ____ in Panamá.
4. Hi, my name is Carlos. _____ middle name is Luis. I am from Costa Rica.

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L. Red the following information.

POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES
Grammar focus

Statements with be

Contractions of be

Possessive adjectives

I'm = I am

My

you're = you are

your

he's = he is

his

s h e ' s = sh e i s

her

it's = it is

its

We' re in the store.

we're = we are

out

They’re my friends.

they're = they are

their

I'm

from Perú.

You' re from Chile.
He' s

from Cuba.

She' s a new student.
It' s

a beautiful town .

My, your, his, her, its, our,

My; your; his; her; its; our;

and their are the English

& their are the possessive

possessive

adjectives in English.

adjectives,

used with nouns to show

They are used before a

possession or ownership.

noun to show possession.

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Example:
That's my folder. (My is an adjective which shows that I am the owner of the folder.
Grammar Focus: my, your, his, her.

Richards, Jack C. (1994)
New Interchange: INTRO.
Cambridge University Press.
Page: 3

What's your name?

My name is Jennifer.

What's his name?

His name is Michael.

What's her name?

Her name is Nicole.

What's = What Is

M. Complete the following sentences according to possessive adjectives.

What’s the word?

I

She
My

My

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her

2. ____name is Anna Rossi.

1. I 'm from New York.

_____ is from Italy.

My name is Michael.

We

Our

He

His

3. ____ are Miguel and Maria.

4. ____ name is Kenji.

_____ father is Mr. Sanchez.

_____’s from Osaka.

Molinsky, Steven
(1988).
ExpressWays:
Companion
Workbook 1A.
Prentice Hall
Regents. Pág: 1.

They

You

Their

Your

5. ____ are Bob and Mary Peterson.

6. ____ are Mrs. Wilson.

_____ address is 15 Howard Avenue.

_____ first name is Doris.

N. Red the following sentences.

1. Hello, my full name is Diana Romero Martinez, I was born in Perez Zeledón, I am 21 years
old, I live in Alajuela, I am a student, and I like to study too much.

2. Hello, my name is Alejandro and my last name is Ramirez, I am 27 years old, I am a dentist
I work in Guatuso in my private clinic, I help people with their teeth. I really enjoy doing that.

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3. Hi, my is Nelson my last name is Rodriguez, I am 26 years old, I am carpenter, I work in
Sarchí, I build tables, chairs, and beds. This is a hard word but I like it too much.

4. Hello, my name is Kenneth, my middle name is Gerardo and my last name is Rodriguez, I
am 24 years old, and I am an engineer. I work in San Jose. I have to work with computer all
the day.

5. Hi, my name is Graciela and my last name is Romero, I am 29 years old, and I am
geographer. My telephone number is 89907231. I work at the ICE in Perez Zeledón. I have
to travel to Perez Zeledón every weed because I live in Alajuela.

6. Hello, my name is Antonio and my last name is Aguilera, I am 50 year old. I am a farmer. I
work in my farm in Naranjo I grow coffee.

7. Hi. My name is Karla and my last name is Miranda. I am 21 years old. My middle name is
Vanessa. I live in Puntarenas .I am a lawyer. I help people with their legal problems. I really
like my work.

8. Hi, My name is Maikol and my last name is Cubero. I am 24 years old. I am publicist. I
make ads in the newspaper, television and radio. This is a very nice work.

9. Hello, My name is Heidy and my last name is Segura. I am 36 years old. I am hairdresser.
I from Costa Rica

10. My name is Jean and my last name is Solis. I am 23 years old. I am soccer player. I like
to play soccer every day. I live in Palmares,

Ñ. Choose the correct answer.
1. What’s Diana full name?
a) Martinez b) Diana Andrea Romero Martínez c) Andrea

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2. Alejandro Ramírez is a:
a) Bus driver b) Geographer

c) Dentist

3. Nelson Rodríguez Works in:
a) Puntarenas b) Pital, San Carlos c) Sarchí

4. Kenneth Rodriguez is
a) 24 years old b) 29 years old c) 34 years old

5. Graciela Romero telephone number is
a) 89907321

b) 89907231 c) 89802713

6. Antonio Aguilera is a:
a) Taxi driver

b) Farmer c) Welder

7. What’s Karla last name:
a) Romero b) Miranda

c) Perez

8. Maikol’s last name is:
a) Cubero b) Chávez c) Brenes

9. Heidy is from:
a) Perú b) Puerto Rico c) Costa Rica

10. Jean Solis live in:
a) San Jose b) Palmares c) San Ramón

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O. Read the previous information and write a T if the information is true and write a F if
the information is false. It is false write the correct answer.
Example
__F__ Diana’s last name is Rodríguez.
No, her last name is Romero

__F__ Alejandro works in Puntarenas.
No, he works in Guatuso

1.____ Nelson works in Sarchí.
___________________________
2.____ Kenneth’s middle name is Gerardo.
___________________________

3.____ Graciela works at MEP.
___________________________

4.____ Antonio is 41 years old.
___________________________

5.____ Karla lives in Puntarenas.
___________________________

6.____ Maikol Cubero is a bus driver.
___________________________

7.____ Heidy is from Colombia.
___________________________

8.____ Jean lives in San José.
___________________________
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Numbers

1
one

2
two

3
three

4
Four

5
five

6
six

7
seven

8
Eight

9
nine

10
ten

11
eleven

12
Twelve

13
thirteen

14
fourteen

15
fifteen

16
Sixteen

19
nineteen

20
Twenty

21
twentyone

22
twenty tow

23
twentythree

24
twentyfour

29
twentynine

30
thirty

40
forty

50
Fifty

17
18
seventeen eighteen
25
twentyfive

26
twentysix

27
twentyseven

28
twentyeight

60
sixty

70
seventy

80
eighty

90
Ninety

P. Add.
54+ 12=_____________________ 87+ 3= _____________________
21+31=_____________________

55+14=_____________________

12+19=_____________________ 35+45= _____________________
12+66=_____________________ 58+27= _____________________
32+42=_____________________ 19+72= _____________________

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Q. Match the number.

7

ninety

46

fifty-five

90

eight-one

20

thirty-eight

16

twenty-nine

55

sixteen

73

forty-six

29

twenty

38

seven

81

seventy-three

R. Write the missing letter.
Example : sixteen
1) F_urt_en

2) Ei_h_y-t_o

3) _o_ty-e_gh_

4) T_el_e

5) T_ir_y- fiv_

S. Unscramble the letters.
Example: ourf

four

1) fiytf________

2) tewytn________ 3) tne________ 4)xsyit________

5) vteysne________

8) ytriht________

6)orfty________

7) tgeyhi________

9)nyitne________

T. Write the number.
Ejemplo: 9 nine

A) 33_________

B) 84_________

C) 14_________

E) 78_________

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D) 51_________

U. Write the number.
Example: 18 eighteen

1) Eight_________

2) Twenty-six_________

3) Four_________

4) Ninety_________

5) Fifteen_________
V. Numbers mixed – Crossword1.

1

2

Across Down
1)
3)

6)

9)

8)

10)

9)

11)

12)

5

4)

7)

4

2)

5)

3

1)

6
7
8
9

10

13)
14)

11

15)

12
13
14
15

1

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THIRD
WEEK

DICTIONARY: ORGANIZATION
A. The dictionary is a helper. It gives important information.
1 Guide word

2 Entry words

3 Pronunciation

4 Part of

speech
5 Definitions

Knife edge

blade with a sharp edge and point, as a dagger. 3 a sharp blade
forming part of a tool or machine: the knives of a lawn mower. —v.t.
1 cut or stab with a knife. 2 SLANG . try to defeat in an underhand way.
—v.i. move or pass through as if with a knife: The submarine knifed
through the cold arctic waters. [Old English cnif] —knife'like', adj.
knife edge, 1 edge of a knife. 2 anything very sharp. 3 wedge on the
fine edge of which a scale, beam, pendulum, etc., is hung.
Knight (nit), n. l (in the Middle Ages) a man raised to an honorable
military rank and pledged to do good deeds. After serving as a page
and squire, a man was made a knight by king or a lord. 2 (in modern
times) a man raised to an honorable rank because of great
achievement or service. A British knight ranks just below a baronet
and uses the title Sir before his name, EXAMPLE : Sir John Smith or
Sir John. 3 man devoted to the service or protection of a lady. 4
person in ancient history, mythology, etc., considered to hold a
position similar to that of a medieval knight. 5 member or holder of a
rank or degree in any order or society that bears the official title of
Knights. 6 piece in the game of chess, usually having the figure of a
horse's head. It moves two squares horizon-tally and one square
vertically or two squares vertically and one square horizontally from
the square it occupies, whether or not any of the intervening squares
is occupied. —v.t. raise to the rank of knight. [Old English cniht boy]

1 Guide words

2 Entry words

568

Proposition-Protein
propostion [prapozŝon]. s proposición, propuesta: (lóg. y mat.) proposición; (ret.)
ex-posición, propósito; (mús.) tema. m. En lenguaje familiar se emplea a veces
con alguna vaguedad en el sentido de "cosa," "asunto," "problema" "su jeto," etc.:
the war was a serious proposiyion, la guerra fué cosa seria; the working of those
mines was a complicated proposition. la explotación de esas minas era un
problema complicado; that man seems to be a very tough proposition, ese hombre
Grupo Térraba Inglés (2004),
parece ser tipo muy difícil.
Costa Rica: Editorial ICER.
proposltional [-al], a. de carácter de proposición; relativo a la proposición. Pag:
44.
propound [propáurtd]. va. proponer; presentar.
propounder [-oe(r)], s. proponente, proponedor.
propr(a)etor [proupríto(r)], s (hist. rom.) propretor.

3 Pronunciation
4 Part of speech
5 Translation

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Guide words

Entry Word

Para encontrar
"help" en este
diccionario, localizo
la página que inicia
con la expresión
"heir presumptive" y
termina con
"helpmeet", ya que la
palabra que busco
Costa Rica: Editorial ICER. Pag:
apare ce entre esas
45.
dos expresiones.

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B. Look at the dictionary page2.

C. Find the abbreviations for these words.

____n.______ noun
____________ indefinite article
____________verb
____________abbreviation
____________plural
____________adjective
____________preposition
____________adverb
____________conjunction

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Bonilla, R; Sibaja, A and Villegas, M. (2001). Have Fun 1. San José, C.R., Ediciones FARBEN. Page 97.

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D. Read the text

The Best Source of Words

There are many ways that a person can find out about words. The
best known way to find out about a word is to use a dictionary. What
are some of the things you find out when you use a dictionary?
Why

do

we

use

a

Dictionary??

Spelling. Yes! What if you don't know how to spell a word and you
have to look it up?? That always made me mad. I ask how to spell a
word, and the teacher or my mother says, "Look it up!!" Luckily words
are listed in alphabetical order. So, if we go to the Reference Section
of the library or the shelf where we keep our dictionary at home, we
can find out how to spell it.

1) What is the best known way to find out about a word?
A) A Magazine
B) A dictionary
C) A newspaper

2) The dictionary helps us to ….
A) Know how to buy something
B) Know how to find a telephone number
C) Know how to spell a word

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E. Red the following text and write in the sentences is true or false.
What you can find in a dictionary3

There are numerous things a person can find in a dictionary. The first and obvious things in a
dictionary that people think of are definitions. The words are all in alphabetic or A-B-C
order.

Words

sometimes

have

more

than

one

definition.

There is also other information about words such as their function or part of speech, their
pronunciation, as well as origins, or roots, of words. Webster Dictionary has examples of this
information

with

their

entries

on

the

web.

Other useful information can be found in the dictionary as well. Information such as English
to metric conversion tables, maps, Presidents of the United States, explanations of common
symbols, and most important "How to Use a Dictionary" can be found. Some of our favorite
Dictionary Sites are listed below. A fun thing to do might be to open a dictionary and see
what

kind

of

information

you

can

find.

Did you know there are many kinds of dictionaries? Talk to your librarian. You could have a
contest to see how many you can find.

1) ______In a dictionary we can find definitions.

2) _____ The words are all messy.

3) _____ Words only have one definition.

4) _____In a dictionary we can find other information about words such as their function or
part of speech, their pronunciation, as well as origins, or roots, of words.

5) _____In a dictionary we can find information about Presidents of the United States.

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F. Read the following information.

How to Use a Dictionary

Part of Speech Definition

First, think of the word to look up. Then

Part of speech: any of the classes of

open the dictionary to as close to the

words of a given language to which a

first letter or two of the word as

word can be assigned: different kinds of

possible.

grammar

Then either turn back or

have

different

criteria

for

forward to find the word. To help the

classifying words, as form, function or

search, dictionaries have guide words to

meaning, or combinations of these: in

help. Guide words are at the top of each

traditional English grammar, patterned

page. The first guide word is the first

after Latin grammar, the parts of speech

word on a page, and the second guide

are

word at the top of the page is the last

pronoun, preposition, conjunction, and

word

interjection.

on

the

page.

Using

the

It will be

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verb,

adjective,

adverb,

Webster's New World College Dictionary
Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc.,
Cleveland, Ohio. Used by arrangement with
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

guidewords, you should find the word
you a looking for easily.

noun,

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part of speech
n. pl. parts of speech
1. One of a group of traditional classifications of words according to their
functions in context, including the noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb,
preposition, conjunction, and interjection, and sometimes the article.
2. A word considered as a part of speech.

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Noun 1. entry word - the form of a word
that heads a lexical entry and is
alphabetized in a dictionary

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trans·la·tion
(tr ns-l sh n, tr nz-)
n.
1.
a. The act or process of translating, especially from
one language into another.
b. The state of being translated.

pro·nun·ci·a·tion
(pr -n n s - sh n)
n.
1. The act or manner of pronouncing words; utterance
of speech.
2. A way of speaking a word, especially a way that is
accepted or generally understood.
3. A graphic representation of the way a word is
spoken, using phonetic symbols.

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guide word
Hide links within definitionsShow links within definitions
DefinitionOne or more words printed on the top of the page of a reference
work to guide the reader in locating the word he or she is looking for. In some
arrangements (as in pocket book dictionaries) the left-hand page repeats the
first word on that page, and the right-hand page repeats the last word on that
page. In other arrangements (such as large dictionaries with fine print) each
page repeats the first and the last word(s) on that page. Also called catch
word.

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Dictionary example4

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Alphabet pronunciation

The Word Alphabet5 it comes from the Greeks from the name of the two first letters of its
Alphabet alpha and beta. The American Alphabet has 26 letters, ¡approximately 44 different
sounds! (the pronunciation can vary according with the accent of each region.)

La palabra

Alfabeto es de origen griego formada a partir del nombre de las dos primeras letras de su
abecedario (el griego) alpha y beta .El inglés Americano tiene 26 letras, ¡aproximadamente
44 sonidos diferentes! (la pronunciación puede variar con el acento de cada región)

A. Read the following text.

English6
English is a West Germanic language related to Dutch, Frisian and German with a significant
amount of vocabulary from French, Latin, Greek and many other languages.

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English evolved from the Germanic languages brought to Britain by the Angles, Saxons, Jutes
and other Germanic tribes, which are known collectively as Anglo-Saxon or Old English. Old
English began to appear in writing during the early 8th century AD.

Approximately 341 million people speak English as a native language and a further 267
million speak it as a second language in over 104 countries including the UK, Ireland, USA,
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua
and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Indian Ocean
Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands, Cook Islands
and Denmark.
B. Underline the words that you do not understand then look up them in your EnglishSpanish dictionary. Copy the word and the translation.

Example: West: oeste
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C. Ordene alfabeticamete las siguientes palablras
house, chair, apple, zebra, book, pen, mouse, table, umbrella,
computer, shoes, watch, time, woman, man, desk, father.

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FOURTH
WEEK

DICTIONARY: USE

A. Visualize the dictionaries.

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B. Read the dialogue.

56.

C. Read with the aid of a dictionary 7.

Dictionaries come in different sizes. They are for different purposes. There are a great
variety of needs and interests. The dictionaries help to meet these specific needs. The
monolingual dictionaries are English-English (Spanish-Spanish) dictionaries. They include
information about culture, literature, science, technology in addition to the definitions,
pronunciation, parts of speech and synonyms. There are dictionaries for specific
purposes. They are for the professional and technical fields. The vocabulary is selected to
meet the needs of people working in these areas.

7

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Picture dictionaries, where the vocabulary is illustrate d, are helpful for beginners
and young learners.
In recent years electronic dictionaries and CD Roms appeared on the market. They provide
all the technological advantages to access information.

For this course you need a small bilingual dictionary (English-Spanish / Spanish-English).

D. Match the type of dictionary with the user8.

DICTIONARY

USER

A: Monolingual

( ) Doctor

B: Picture

( ) Mechanic

C: Bilingual

( ) Advanced Student

D: Medical

( ) Beginner

E: Technical

( ) 6 years old

E. Study the organization of your dictionary. Write down the type of information that
you observe9.
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8
9

Ídem.
Ídem.

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F. Read the headline and the text from «The Tico Times" 10.
East-Side Bookstore Open for Biz11

A resident of San Francisco de Dos Ríos,

At present, the bookstore has about 700

Sydney Glazer opens a new bookstore,

used English books available to read. He

Sydney's Books, on one side of his house,

hopes to have a collection of at least 1000

in the eastern suburb of San José. He

books on hand. Each book costs about

is originally from New York, but he is living

¢950 ($2.40). The store is near El Bosque

in Costa Rica now.

Church, house number 559. For more
information call 219-3530.

Sydney's Books' owner says, "People are
looking for something like this when they
choose a place a place to live".

Glazer says that the business is good
Jon Gambrell

because many English-speaking Costa

Adapted from The Tico Times

Rican neighbors stop to buy books.

open (to
sb/sth), open (for sth) available for
people to enter, visit, use, etc.: not
closed to the public: The bank isn't
open till 9.30. - the new shopping
centre will soon be open. • The
hotel damaged by the bomb is now
open for business again • The
competition is open to everyone. •
The gardens are open to the public
in the summer. OPP closed or shut
3 not keeping feelings and thoughts
hidden: Elena doesn't mind talking
about her feelings - she's a very
open person. • He looked at him with
open dislike.

10
11

book store (buk / stôr / , buk / stōr / ),
n. store where books are sold.

for (fôr; unstressed fər), prep. with
the object or purpose of taking,
achieving, or obtaining: He went
for a walk.

Ídem, pág: 58.
La única palabra que no puede encontrar en su diccionario es ubiz" por ser una forma coloquial de business.

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G. Read "East-side Bookstore Open for Biz"12.
Use your dictionary. Write down the words you don't understand or cannot predict the
meaning.
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H. Translate the following paragraph13.
A resident of San Francisco de Dos Ríos,-Sydney Glazer, opens a new bookstore, Sydney's
Books, on one side of his house, in the eastern suburb of San José. He is originally from New
York, but he is living in Costa Rica now.

TRANSLATION
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Ídem, pág: 59.
Ídem.

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I. Write the following words in alphabetic order 14.

how

_______________

girl

_______________

book

_______________

box

_______________

table

_______________

chair

_______________

flower

_______________

cable

_______________

shoes

_______________

ship

_______________

door

_______________

clock

_______________

child

_______________

good

_______________

Miss

_______________

more

_______________

Mister

_______________

five

_______________

thirty

_______________

twelve

_______________

twin

_______________

afternoon

_______________

nine

_______________

night

_______________

eight

_______________

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J. Encyclopedia15

This is a ten-volume encyclopedia. Study the entry words for each volume.

K. Can you find these words? Write the volume of the encyclopedia where the word
appears.
WORD

VOLUME

WORD

over
zero

life

balloon

accounting

violet

Islam

quart

death

choose

road

word

tomorrow

union

fiber

x-ray

jail

sacred

yellow

month
15

health

Geometry

Ídem, pág: 61.

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VOLUME

L. Read the title and text. Underline the words you recognize. Copy them.
Fires Devour Forests16
Two forest fires that broke out near the
Central Valley mountain coffee town of
Copey de Dota and San Pedro Tarrazú
destroyed over 250 hectares of primary
forests, farmlands Lands and pastures
over the weekend.
The fires raged for five days before
finally bein g suppressed Monday
afternoon by firefighters, police, Red
Cross workers, Environment Ministry
personnel, and over 300 volunteers,
reported the daily newspaper La Nación.
The first fire began on Feb. 5 in El Cañón
del Guarco in the province of Cartago and
extended to the San José Cantón of Dota.
Strong winds, high temperatures and hilly
terrain made it difficult to put out the fire,
which seemed to get stronger. The
situation seemed hopeless when, during
the weekend, flames grew and reached
heights of up to 12 meters.

The second blaze began on Feb. 6 near
Tarrazú, and firefighters had the same
difficulties fighting it.
Director of the Firefighters' Brigade Héctor
Monge and Public Security Ministry
officials
suspect
both
fires
were
unintentionally caused by careless hunters.
"Hunters and farmers need to understand
that they can't continua burning back
the fields," he stressed. "This puts
people and forests in great danger."
Several of the people who helped fight
the fires were treated for smoke inhalation.
Two Cartago police officers were
transferred to hospital s to be treated for
injuries.

Taken from The Tico Times p.3, Feb 14, 2003

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M :Look up the remaining words in your dictionary17.
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Ídem, pág: 62.

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N: Read the article.
Ñ:These words appear in the article. Circle the best translation.
smoke:

humo

fumar

ahumar

fíame:

color

llama

rubor

blaze:

incendio

echar chispa

arder

fire:

disparar

despedir

fuego

stress:

Acento

enfatizar

tensión

fight:

Lucha

empeño

discusión

treat:

atendido

placer

negociar

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How to Use a Dictionary?18

Online dictionaries are occasionally lacking in detail or
otherwise faulty, so you will need to know how to look
up a word in a dictionary. Yes, we are referring to a
real-world dictionary which you can hold in your hands.

Keep a good dictionary near where you study or read

1) Decide what word you wish to look up. Did you find it in something that you read or hear it
in conversation?

2) Figure out what letter your target word starts with (i.e. PSYCHOTIC would start with a P;
and GNOME would start with a G; and words like KNOCK, KNICKERS and KNOB would
naturally begin with a K). For the purposes of this article, we will look up the word FUTILE.

3) Open the dictionary so that it lies flat on the table before you. In the upper corners of the
pages, notice the 'GUIDE WORDS'. Find the section dealing with words beginning with the
letter of your target word. If you see guide words beginning with the letter E, then move a few
pages forward to the F section. 4

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4) Consider the second letter of your target word, in this case, U. You must move along until
you find guide words beginning with FU. Perhaps you will see "furrow/futtock" in the upper left
corner of the left page and "futtock plate/gaberlunzie" in the upper right corner of the right
page. Now you know that FUTILE is going to be located on one of these two pages. 5

5) Scan down the list of entry words moving past FURRY and FUSE and FUSS. Since your
word begins with FUT, you must go past all the FUR and all the FUS words alphabetically
until you reach the FUT area of the page. In our example, you will need to move right down
through FUT and FUTHARK and this is at last, where you will find FUTILE. 6

6) Read the entry word and notice any near neighbors that might be related, such as
FUTILITY. 7
7) Read the information given about this word (entry). Depending on your dictionary, you
might find many things.

A) A definition of the word.
B) One or more pronunciations. Look for a pronunciation key near the
beginning of the dictionary to help you interpret the written pronunciation.
C) Synonyms and antonyms. You can use these in your writing, or as further
clues towards the word's meaning.
D) An etymology, derivation, or history of the word. Even if you don't know
Latin or Greek, you may find that this information helps you to remember
or understand the word.
E) Examples or citations of how the word is used. Use these to add context
to the meaning of the word.
F) Derived terms and inflections (I am, you are).
G) Phrases or idioms associated with the word.

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8) Think about how this information relates to the word as you encountered it. If there are
multiple definitions, decide which one matches your source or context for the word and notice
how the different definitions are related to one another.

9) Try using your new word in a sentence. If it's difficult to spell, write it a few times to help
yourself remember it.

Tips
A) Dictionaries vary in approach. The best way to learn how to use your particular dictionary
effectively is to read the introductory section which explains how entries are arranged in
your very own reference book.
B) If you can't seem to locate your word, make sure you are spelling the word right. For
example, you won't find ISOTOPE in the dictionary if you are looking in the A section,
which you might be tempted to do if, for example, your chemistry teacher speaks with a
bit of a southern accent
C) If you're having trouble spelling a word, try the spell-checker in a word processor and see
what it suggests.
D) Don't forget to check online dictionaries, too. Many now include additional content, such
as an audio pronunciation.
E) In Google, typing define: futile will search only for definitions.

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FIFTH
WEEK

THINGS WE USE 1

Demonstrative adjectives are those adjectives whose function is to point at something. In
English, the singular demonstrative adjectives are "this" and "that," while the plural ones are
"these" and "those." (Some grammarians refer to them as demonstrative determiners.)

This and that
We have to remember that we use this and that when talking in singular. The difference is
that we use this when the object is near and we use that when the object is far.

Example:
This is a chair
That is a chair

this`s a chair
that`s a chair

When we want to make questions, if the object is near we use What is this? And when the
object is far we use What is that ? And the answer to those questions is it is a.

Example:
What is this? It is a dictionary
What is that? It is a pencil

Another way to make questions by using the demonstrative is in this way.

Is this a house?
-Yes, it is
-No, it is not

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A. Read the conversations below19.

David: Could you give me that book on the table over there?
Frank: Do you mean this book here?
David: Yes, that book.
Frank: Here you are. Oh, could you give me those magazines on the table over there?
David: These? Sure, here you are.
David: Is there an apple on that table over there?
Frank: Yes, there is. Here it is.
David: Great, are there any oranges?
Frank: No, there aren't.
David: Oh, here they are, next to me on this table.

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2) That is a house

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tatic.howstuffworks.com.

3) This is a computer

http://allfunandgames.net/MyImages/comp
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4) That is car
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refurl

5) This is a backpack
http://www.clker.com/clipart-backpack-greenbrown.html

6) This is a school
http://www.accd.edu/pac/faculty/rhines/StudentProjects
/2006/Boldtvolle/boldtv%20sch%20drawg.jpg

7) That is a door

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8) This is a window
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9) That is a butterfly

http://images.google.co.cr/imgres?imgurl=http://gre
ennature.com/images/nature/swallowtail.gif&imgref

B. Complete the following sentences.

Example
That is a bed

http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/pics/9/949/4296/
how-to-draw-a-bed-step-5.jpg

1) __________ is a telephone

http://www.how-to-draw-funnycartoons.com/image-files/cartoon-telephone-6.gif

2) __________ is a chair
http://www.jasonstreff.com/drawings/camera.png

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3) __________ is a pant

diyfashion.about.com/.../ss/Panel_Pants.htm

4) __________is a bird
http://drawingthemotmot.files.wordpress.com/2
007/02/fruitpigeonsmall.jpg

5) __________ is a cow

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-to-drawanimals-140.jpg

6) __________ is a microwave oven
http://s3.images.com/huge.0.169.JPG

7) That is a cup
http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approv
e/3729332/2/istockphoto_3729332-cup-of-coffee.jpg

8) __________ is a ball
http://www.webdesign.org/img_articles/10140/f
eather-poly.jpg

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9) __________ is a broom

http://mrana.typepad.com/bitbybit/images/20
07/12/12/176broom.jpg

10) __________ is a spoon

http://giraffian.com/pictionary-files/s/spoon.png

C. Unscramble the words to make sentences.
Example
Is this tree a

http://www.inkart.com/images/LineArtUpdate/Olive_Tree
_Drawing.jpg

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1) a that newspaper is
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m/Nicole/newspaper.gif

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2) radio this is a

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9/12/radio_w640px.jpg

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3) a is that motorcycle
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-todraw-cars-46.jpg

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4) this USB memory a is
http://visionwidget.com/images/albums/12301/photoshop_illustrator_tutorials_68.jpg

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5) coin this a is
http://www.atoncer.com/coins/america/cost
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6) a this candy is
http://www.childrens-drawings.com/wpcontent/uploads/2009/10/candy-drawing.jpg

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7) is a that key
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9) That is a hammer
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D. Write the sentences according to the drawing
Example
nail
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s/41701.jpg

That is a nail

1) Dictionary
de: http://images.websterdictionary.org/dict/103/058735delineation.gif

______________________

2) Computer
https://tonkay.wikispaces.com/file/view/Com
puter.JPG/42646461/Computer.JPG

______________________

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3) Toothpaste
http://images.google.co.cr/images?um=1&hl=es&rlz=1R2TSL
A_esCR371&tbs=isch:1&q=PASTA+DENTAL&sa=N&start=0
&ndsp=20

______________________

4. Comb
de:
http://www.timtim.com/public/images/
drawings/large/001554_Comb.gif

______________________

5. Calculator
http://www.understandingmoney.gov.au/image
/calculator.GIF

______________________

¿Cómo hacer preguntas con this and that.? Para hacer preguntas usando estos adjetivos
demostrativos se pueden realizar de dos maneras. Se usa:
-What is this? Si el objeto por el cual estamos preguntando está cerca.
- What is that? Si el objeto que estamos preguntando está lejos.
Y la respuesta para ambas es it is a ……… y se escribe el nombre del objeto que se tiene.
Ejemplo
What is this?

http://images.google.co.cr/imgres?imgurl=htt
p://msp106.photobucket.com/albums/m251/tf
aught/Big-Fan.jpg&imgrefurl

It is a fan

What is that?
It is a fan
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E. Answering the questions.
Example

A) What is this?

http://i.ehow.com/images/a04/l9/8h/tires-car-truckother-vehicle-800X800.jpg

It is a tire
1) What is this?

http://dclips.fundraw.com/400dir/JicJac_Couch.
gif

____________________

http://images.google.co.cr/imgres?imgurl=
http://images.clipartof.com/

2) What is that?

____________________

3) What is this?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2273/2241005678_aa1
6f21496.jpg

____________________

de:http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/pics/
9/1501/6268/how-to-draw-a-winebottle-step-4.jpg

4) What is that?

____________________

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5) What is this?

http://www.scritchandscratch.com/img/scr
atch/081009_watch.jpg

____________________

F. Make the questions.
Example
What is this?
http://www.students.stedwards.edu/ahernanm/S
occer_ball.png

It is a ball

http://www.cksinfo.com/clipart/fashion/glass
es/sunglasses-4.png

1) ____________________?
It is a sunglass

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2078976542_e53
bef172a.jpg

2) ____________________?
It is a shoe

http://ronnietucker.co.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2009/12/eraser.jpg

3) ____________________?
It is an eraser

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4) ____________________?
It is a blender

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nEDkV48SDok/SdV
vklPd4XI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/97Dki2bsoZY/s400
/Picture+5.png

5) ____________________?
It is a wallet

Otra forma de hacer las preguntas usando los adjetivos demostrativos es de esta manera:
cuando se tiene una oración en forma afirmativa, para que esta quede en forma de pregunta
lo que se hace es invertir un poco el orden de esta oración para que esta quede en forma de
pregunta. Es importante recordar que debemos colocar el signo de pregunta. En inglés es
singo de pregunta se coloca únicamente al final.

It

Question?

is a pencil

Is

Affirmative
sentence

it a pencil?

Yes, it
No, it is not

Answers

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G. Make these sentences into questions.
Example:
It is a window Is it a window?

1) It is a handbag
___________________?

2) It is a toothbrush
___________________?

how-to-draw-a-coach-handbag-step-5.jpg

de: http://stuckattheairport.com/wpcontent/uploads/2009/08/toothbrush.gif

3) It is a pillow
___________________?

de:http://www.how-to-draw-funnycartoons.com/image-files/cartoon-pillow-3.gif

4) It is a sock
___________________?

de:http://www.how-to-draw-funnycartoons.com/image-files/cartoon-socks-5.gif

www.iruler.net/ruler_10_20.jpg

5) It is a ruler
___________________?

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H. Answer the following questions in positive and negative way.

Example:
Is it a table?
Yes, it is

Is it a banquet?
No, it is not, it is a pencil

1) Is it a refrigerator?

how-to-draw-a-table-step-4.jpg

http://wendyusuallywanders.files.wordpress.com/2009/08
/pencil.jpg

http://s3.images.com/huge.0.770.JPG

___________________

2) Is it an umbrella?
___________________

http://www.clker.com/clipart-11251.html

3) Is it a calendar?

___________________
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/
b/be/WorldCalendar.png

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4) Is it an eraser?
___________________
5) Is it a boy?
___________________

http://www.freshpromotions.com.au/produ
cts/mont-blanc-style-pen.jpg

how-to-draw-a-anime-school-girl-step-6.jpg

6) Is it a sweater?

___________________

7) Is it a liquid paper?

http://www.penland.org/images/events/t-shirtsketch.gif

Recuperado el 12 de marzo del 2010 de: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_whcX6HFx00/SvyfafgOuFI/AAAAAAAAAg0/0wBMvmLwsGE/s400/liqui
d_paper.jpg.

___________________

8) Is it a calculator?

http://www.compunoa.com/images/CelularNOKIA-6101-LIBRE.jpg

___________________

9) Is it a newspaper?
___________________

http://alt1040.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/pcmagazine.gif

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10) Is it a belt?
___________________

http://www.hintonstudios.com/showimage/785997/Dustin-Hinton/Filters:Clothing-IV-(White-Shirt-and-Tie).jpg

I. Match.
1) What is this?

( ) No, It is a pencil

2) It is a pen?

( ) it is an eraser

3) Is it a sharpener?

( ) Yes, it is

4) Is it a book?

( ) Yes, it is

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J. Read and understand the following dialogue.

Francisco: Hi.
Emilce: Hi, How are you?
Francisco: Fine and you?
Emilce: Fine, thanks.
Francisco: Excuse me. What is your name?
Emilce: My name is Emilce.
Emilce: What is your name?
Francisco: My name is Francisco.
Francisco: Where do you live?
Emilce: I live in Alajuela.
Emilce: And where do you live?
Francisco: I live in Buenos Aires, Puntarenas
Francisco: Excuse me. What is that?
Emilce: It is a necklace.
Francisco: Ohhh very nice
Francisco: And what is that?
Emilce: It is the Catholic Church

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K. Classroom Objects20.

1

2

3

4

Across
1. Use it to add numbers
3. Write with this
5. You can write with this, too.
8. You read this.
9. White and blank

5

6

7

Down
1. A useful tool for almost anything
2. You measure with this.
4. It writes on the blackboard.
6. A view of the world.
7. Where you sit to write.

8

9

20

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SIXTH
WEEK

THINGS WE USE 2

These and those

Demonstrative adjectives are those adjectives whose function is to point at
something. In English, the singular demonstrative adjectives are "this" and
"that," while the plural ones are "these" and "those." (Some grammarians
refer to them as demonstrative determiners.)

We have to remember that we use theses and those when talking in plural.
The difference is that we use these when the objects are near and we use
those when the objects are far.

Example

These are tables

http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/pics/9/1372
/5872/how-to-draw-a-table-step-4.jpg

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del 2010 de:
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s/pics/9/1372/5872/how-todraw-a-table-step-4.jpg

Those are tables

These are computers

http://allfunandgames.net/MyImages/comput
erDrawing.gif

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p://api.ning.com/files/TCX23RkfT8lRTNulmA
2XHM9i4ZpBGOgSFLnhEaE0NB9LZ19sEZf1T*q*HEj
0OAFclCEeoczC9tC8IGSde31KwOPbq6ru1i/carro.j
pg&imgrefurl

Those are cars

http://www.clker.com/clipart-backpack-greenbrown.html

These are backpacks

http://www.accd.edu/pac/faculty/rhines/StudentPro
jects/2006/Boldtvolle/boldtv%20sch%20drawg.jpg

These are schools

de:
http://images.google.co.cr/imgres?img
url=http://alexisravelo.canariblogs.co
m/files/puerta.jpg&imgrefurl=

Those are doors

http://www.fondospantallagratis.com/fondosde-escritorio-wallpapers/varios/playa-vistadesde-la-ventana/1606

These are windows

http://images.google.co.cr/imgres?imgurl
=http://greennature.com/images/nature/s
wallowtail.gif&imgrefurl=http://greennatur
e.com

Those are butterflies

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A) Complete the following sentences

Example
http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/pics/9/949/4
296/how-to-draw-a-bed-step-5.jpg

Those are beds

Recuperado el 12 de marzo del 2010 de:http://www.howto-draw-funny-cartoons.com/image-files/cartoontelephone-6.gif

1) __________ are telephones

de:http://www.jasonstreff.com/drawings/camera.png

2) __________ are cameras

Recuperado el 12 de marzo del
2010 de:
diyfashion.about.com/.../ss/Pane
l_Pants.htm

3) __________ are pants

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marzo del 2010 de:
http://drawingthemotmot.f
iles.wordpress.com/2007/
02/fruitpigeonsmall.jpg

4) __________are birds

Recuperado el 12 de
marzo del 2010 de:
http://static.howstuffwor
ks.com/gif/how-todraw-animals-140.jpg

5) __________ are cows

del 2010 de:
http://s3.images.com/huge.0.
169.JPG

6) __________ are microwave ovens

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Recuperado el 12 de
marzo del 2010 de:
http://www.istockphoto.com
/file_thumbview_approve/3
729332/2/istockphoto_372
9332-cup-of-coffee.jpg

7) __________ are cups

8) __________ are balls

http://www.webdesign.org/img_articles/101
40/feather-poly.jpg

Recuperado el 12 de
marzo del 2010 de:
http://mrana.typepad.com/
bitbybit/images/2007/12/12
/176broom.jpg

9) __________ are brooms

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marzo del 2010 de:
http://giraffian.com/piction
ary-files/s/spoon.png

10) __________ are spoons

Questions with these
and those
When we want to make a question if the objects are near we use:
Are these…..? And when the objects are far we use Are those….?
and the answers to those questions are: yes, they are………..no,
they are not………

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B) Read.

Example

2010 de: http://images.webster

Are these dictionaries?

dictionary.org/dict/103/058735delineation.gif

Yes, they are

del 2010 de:
http://images.google.co.cr/im
gres?imgurl=http://greennatur
e.com/images/nature/swallow
tail.gif&imgrefurl=http://green
nature.com

What are those?
They are butterflies

http://wendyusuallywanders.files.wordpres
s.com/2009/08/pencil.jpg

Are those pencils?

Yes, they are

C) Unscramble the words to make sentences.

Example

1) are trees these

www.inkart.com/images/LineArtUpdate/Olive
_Tree_Drawing.jpg

These are trees

2) those newspapers are


_______________________

room/Nicole/newspaper.gif

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/art


3) radios these are

http://carrypoem.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/radio_w640p
x.jpg

_______________________
2010
de:
http://static.howstuffworks.com
/gif/how-to-draw-cars-46.jpg

4) are those motorcycles

_______________________
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5) these USB memory drives are

http://visionwidget.com/images/albums/12
301/photoshop_illustrator_tutorials_68.jpg

_______________________


6) coins these are

http://www.atoncer.com/coins/america/c
osta-rica-el-salvador/costarica100colones-1995.jpg

_______________________

7) these candies are

http://www.childrens-drawings.com/wpcontent/uploads/2009/10/candydrawing.jpg

_______________________

Recuperado el 12 de
marzo del 2010 de:

8) are those keys

http://www.jmrichardso
n.net/images/key.png

_______________________

http://thumb18.shutterstock.com.edgesuite.net/d
isplay_pic_with_logo/412462/412462,12540559

9) caps these are

44,4/stock-vector-cap-drawing-37787728.jpg

_______________________
de: http://www.educima.com/escolorear-dibujos-imagenes-fotobotas-para-la-lluvia-p10380.jpg

10) are those boots

_______________________

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http://elviran.com/images/martillo.gif

11) Those hammers are
_______________________

D. Write the sentences according to the drawing, using these and those.

Example

http://www.minprom.gov.by/images/prod

Nails

ucts/41701.jpg

Those are nails

1) Dictionaries

de: http://images.webster
dictionary.org/dict/103/058735delineation.gif

_________________________

de:https://tonkay.wikispaces.com/file/vi
ew/Computer.JPG/42646461/Compute
r.JPG

2) Computers
_________________________

http://images.google.co.cr/images?um=1&hl=e
s&rlz=1R2TSLA_esCR371&tbs=isch:1&q=PAS
TA+DENTAL&sa=N&start=0&ndsp=20

3) Toothpastes

_________________________

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http://www.timtim.com/public/images/drawi
ngs/large/001554_Comb.gif

4) Combs

_________________________

5) Calculators

http://www.understandingmoney.gov.au/image/calculator.GIF

_________________________

Another way to make
questions by using these
and those. What are these?
And the answers are. They
are, they are not…

E. Answer the following questions.

Example

What are these?


They are fans

What are these?

http://i.ehow.com/images/a04/l9/8h/tires-car-truck-othervehicle-800X800.jpg

They are tires

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http://dclips.fundraw.com/400dir/JicJac_Couch.gif

1) What are these?

___________________

http://images.google.co.cr/imgres?imgurl
=http://images.clipartof.com/small/13005Big-Old-Oak-Tree-Clipart-GraphicIllustration.jpg

2) What are those?

___________________

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2273/2241005678_aa16f
21496.jpg

3) What are these?

___________________
de:
http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/pics/9/1501
/6268/how-to-draw-a-wine-bottle-step4.jpg

4) What are those?

___________________
http://www.scritchandscratch.com/img/scratch/08100
9_watch.jpg

5) What are these?

___________________

F. According to the sentence make questions.

Example
What are those?

2010 de:
http://www.students.stedwards.edu
/ahernanm/Soccer_ball.png

They are balls

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1) ____________________?
de:
http://www.cksinfo.com/clipart/fashio
n/glasses/sunglasses-4.png

They are sunglasses

2) ____________________?
del 2010 de:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2
239/2078976542_e53bef172a
.jpg

They are shoes

3) ____________________?

They are erasers

http://ronnietucker.co.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2009/12/eraser.jpg

4) ____________________?
del 2010 de:
http://www.stockphotopro.c
om/photo-thumbs2/stockphotopro_5993557B
RH_no_title.jpg

They are blenders

5) ____________________?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nEDkV48SDok/SdVvklPd4XI
/AAAAAAAAAhQ/97Dki2bsoZY/s400/Picture+5.png

They are wallets

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G. Answer the following questions.
Example.
2010 de:
http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/pics/1
3/3869/16835/how-to-draw-aanime-school-girl-step-6.jpg

What are those?

They are girls.

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marzo del 2010 de:
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ts/pics/9/801/3659/how-todraw-a-coach-handbagstep-5.jpg

1) What are those?
____________________

2) What are these?
____________________

http://stuckattheairport.com/wpcontent/uploads/2009/08/toothbrush.gif

Recuperado el 12 de
marzo del 2010 de:
http://www.how-todraw-funnycartoons.com/imagefiles/cartoon-pillow3.gif

3) What are those?
____________________

4) What are these?

http://www.how-to-draw-funnycartoons.com/image-files/cartoon-socks-5.gif

____________________

www.iruler.net/ruler_10_20.jpg

5) What are those?
____________________

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6) What are those?
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uts/pics/9/1372/5872/howto-draw-a-table-step-4.jpg

____________________

H. Answer the following questions.

Example.
del 2010 de:
http://wendyusuallywanders.f
iles.wordpress.com/2009/08/
pencil.jpg

Are those banquets?

No, they are not they are pencils

1) Are these refrigerators?

Recuperado el 12 de
marzo del 2010 de:
http://s3.images.com/hu
ge.0.770.JPG

____________________
2) Are these umbrellas?

de: http://www.clker.com/clipart11251.html

____________________

3) Are those calendars?
____________________

Recuperado el 12 de
marzo del 2010 de:
http://upload.wikimedia.o
rg/wikipedia/commons/b/
be/WorldCalendar.png

4) Are these erasers?

http://www.freshpromotions.com.au/products/m
ont-blanc-style-pen.jpg

____________________

5) Are those boys?
2010 de:
http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/pics
/13/3869/16835/how-to-draw-aanime-school-girl-step-6.jpg

____________________
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6) Are these sweaters?
http://www.penland.org/images/events/t-shirtsketch.gif

____________________

del 2010 de:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_whcX6HFx00/SvyfafgOuFI/A
AAAAAAAAg0/0wBMvmLws
GE/s400/liquid_paper.jpg

7) Are those calculators?

____________________

8) Are these calculators?

http://www.compunoa.com/images/CelularNOKIA-6101-LIBRE.jpg

____________________

9) Are those newspapers?

2010 de: http://alt1040.com/wpcontent/uploads/2008/11/pcmagazine.gif

____________________

10) Are these belts?

http://www.hintonstudios.com/showimage/785997/Dustin-Hinton/Filters:-Clothing-IV(White-Shirt-and-Tie).jpg

____________________

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SEVENTH
WEEK

DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Classroom actions
A: Look at the pictures.

Saslow,
Joan
and
Collins, Tim. (2001).
Workplace Plus: Living
and working in English.
Addison
Wesley
Longman, Inc. Pág:1.

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B. Look and write.
Write

read

listen

point

Saslow,
Joan
and
Collins, Tim. (2001).
Workplace Plus: Living
and working in English.
Addison
Wesley
Longman, Inc. Pág:2.

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C. Look the followings drawings and sentences.
Please raise your hand

Please open your book.

de:
http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscarto
ons/cartoonists/jlv/lowres/jlvn304l.jpg

del 2010 de:
http://www.bookgrouplist.com/
OpenBook.jpg

Work in pairs

Sit down

Recuperado el 20 de
marzo del 2010 de:
http://www.easyvigour
.net.nz/fitness/pilatess
ketches/BadSit1.gif

Recuperado el 20 de abril del
2010 de:
http://portal.educ.ar/debates/e
id/plastica/foto%204.JPG

Do not smoke

Don’t eat

Recuperado el 20 de
marzo del 2010 de:
http://www.wedosigns.co.
uk/images/Sign0014.gif

2010 de:
http://www.wedosigns.co.uk/imag
es/Sign0014.gif
http://www.scubadiverinfo.com/i
mages/dont_eat_watch.jpg

Don´t cross

Don´t touch

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del 2010 de:
http://z.about.com/d/chemistry
/1/0/q/h/donottouch.jpg

2010 de:
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_t
humbview_approve/987719/2/istoc
kphoto_987719_do_not_cross.jpg

Don´t feed the
animals

Stand up

del 2010 de:
http://www.catholicnewstt.net/joomla/images/imgs/visi
on/dont%20feed%20the%20a
nimals.jpg

Recuperado el 20 de
marzo del 2010 de:
http://www.easyvigour.n
et.nz/fitness/pilatessket
ches/BadSit1.gif

Do note eat

Silent please

de:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4K689bhaAJw
/SgBhEt330tI/AAAAAAAAAjk/tXTERWO
1f3k/s400/no_food_or_drink.jpg

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http://www.stockphotopr
o.com/photo-thumbs2/stockphotopro_459818
RWV_f001_3574.jpg

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Do not smoke

Go to the blackboad

2010 de:
http://www.picturesof.net/_imag
es_300/A_Little_Boy_Writing_T
he_Alphabet_On_A_Blackboard
_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_
090622-014516-186042.jpg

Recuperado el 20 de
marzo del 2010 de:
http://elvanguardista.file
s.wordpress.com/2008/
07/no-fumar.gif

Please read
Please write

Please write

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de marzo del 2010
de:
http://a08.ngu.edu/li
brary/images/writing
.jpg

2010 de:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gr41FEs
o034/SL3TtoTXDEI/AAAAAAAAIM
o/0YaVSpn_zXc/s320/LEER+LIBR
O.jpg

Please listen

http://www.wisdomofthebody.net/images/gif/ear.gif

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D. Write the following sentences in order.
Example:

hand/your/ please/ raise

please raise your hand

1) your/book/ close

_____________________________

2) down / sit

_____________________________

3) individually/work/please _____________________________
4) to/the/go/blackboard

_____________________________

5) in/not/class/eat/do

_____________________________

6) up / stand

_____________________________

7) write/the/on/board

_____________________________

8) book/open/your

_____________________________

9) to/listen/cassette/the

_____________________________

10) my/question/answer

_____________________________

E. According to the drawing, write the instruction

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400/400/tombaky/tombaky
0909/tombaky090900051/
5538567.jpg

1.___________________________________

Recuperado el 20
de marzo del 2010
de:
http://www.wirralco
uncil.co.uk/images
/smoke.jpg

2.___________________________________

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3.__________________________ _______
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http://tell.fll.purdue.edu/JapanProj/FLClip
art/Verbs/dance.gif

http://activerain.com/image_store/upload
s/8/9/2/2/8/ar12603208182298.jpg

4.___________________________________

5.____________________________________

2010 de:
http://crmtimes.aus.com.au/1002/p
e01561_.jpg

de:
http://topendsports.com/clipart/pics/al
bums/people/man_at_desk.gif

6. __________________________________

http://images.clipartof.com/small/81604Royalty-Free-RF-Clipart-Illustration-Of-ACaucasian-Cleaning-Lady-Mopp

7.__________________________________

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Also known as the Imperative Form,
commands are very easy to use. Begin
the sentence with a verb and end with
an object, a person or a thing.

Tell someone to do something21.

* Answer the phone, please

* Drive to the post office

* Help me find this information

21

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The subject in each of these sentences is "you," but it doesn't sound correct to use the
subject.
* You answer the phone, please.
* You drive to the post office.
* You help me.

Tell someone not to do something.
* Don't do that. (The subject is "you.")
* Don't hit him.
* Don't drive a car without a seat belt.

In each sentence above, the present tense is used and the subject is "you." The polite
form of a command uses the word "please."
* Please give that to me.
* Pass the potatoes, please. (Use the word "pass" when you sit at a table with other people
and eat food.)

If someone doesn't do what you wanted him or her to do, use the word "tell."

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EIGHTH
WEEK

GIVE AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

A. Read the following important information22

Every now and then someone may ask you instructions on how to do something. It may be
something simple like how to operate a coin operated washing machine at a laundry mat or it
may be something more difficult, like programming a remote control for a TV. Giving
instructions may sound difficult, (especially detailed instructions) but if the instructions are
broken into small steps and the steps are clearly identified, it becomes a more manageable
task.

To do this use sequence markers. These are words which guide the listener or reader through
the instructions, by giving them the order of steps to follow. Common sequence markers are:

first

second

third

forth

after that

next

before that

then

you begin by

the last step is

now

finish

There are several standard expressions that can be used when asking for instructions. Look
at these examples.

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English Expressions

Expression

Response

How do you operate (...this can opener)?

First, put the can under that sharp wheel and
push that lever down.

Can you show me how to (...use this

After putting the paper under the cover, enter the

copier)?
Do you know how to (... use this rice

number of copies needed and then press start.
Sure, put 3 cups of dried rice in, add 2 cups of

cooker)?
How do I go about (... baking a cake)?

water, and hit the start button.
Buy a box of cake mix and follow the instructions
on the back.

It's likely to happen that when giving instructions the listener may become confused and
need to have things repeated. This could also happen in any normal conversation between
people- one person will not hear or understand what the other has said. Of course, other
things hinder communication besides not hearing someone. Examples include unknown
vocabulary words, or idiomatic expressions that the listener does not understand, or the
speaker is just talking way too fast for the listener to comprehend. Fortunately there are
expressions that can be used to cover these situations as well.

English Expressions
Expression

Response

I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that.

First, fill in this form and take it to window 3.

Could you repeat that, please?

Certainly, the answer is no.

What did you say?

I said the answer is the planet Pluto.

One more time.

What is the chemical symbol for zinc?

Once more.

I said put the book in the refrigerator.

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Come again.

The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.

Could you run that by me again?

After mixing the ingredients, stir vigorously until well
blended, let it sit for one hour, and

then put it in

the oven.
Huh?

Do you have any money?

Please speak more slowly.

Of course, I'm sorry.

I’m sorry; I don’t understand the

It means to answer all the questions or supply the

expression (... fill in this form).

information on that piece of paper.

What does (... ingredient) mean ?

A ingredient is one thing of many that is in a dish or
food. For example, flour is an ingredient in cakes.

I'm sorry, I don't know what you

I mean you should be very careful.

mean.
Can you give me an example?

Things like necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc.

If someone is in the middle of something, say giving instructions, and you become confused,
you may need to interrupt them so they can repeat what they said or make it clearer.
Interruptions in a conversation can be made for different reasons, not only to have
instructions repeated. For example, you may interrupt someone who is working at a desk and
you enter the office to talk to them, or you may interrupt someone who has said something
that you disagree with. There are several expressions that can be used to interrupt someone.
Look at the examples below.

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English Expressions
Expression

Response

During a conversation
Wait a second, (... could you repeat that)?

I said a half past three.

Excuse me, ( ... I didn’t catch that).

I baked an apple pie.

Now hold on, (... I totally disagree).

You have that right.

If I may interrupt?

Yes.

While someone is working

I hate to bother you but ( ,,, could I speak to you for

Yes, what is it?

a minute)?
Sorry for bothering you.

No problem, what can I do for you?

Sorry for interrupting, ( ...I just need a second).

I’ll be with you in a moment.

Excuse me, (... but could I have a minute of your

I’m really busy now. How about in 30
minutes in my office?

time)?

B. Read the following dialogue. Note the expressions used in the dialogue and the progression
of the conversation. The dialogue can be used as a model to have similar conversations23.

Tommy: Hi David. You look busy? What are you doing?

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David: I’m trying to figure out how to make these cookies, but I lost the instructions that came with the
box.

Tommy: Making cookies from a box is easy. Want me to tell you?
David: Yes, these have to be done in an hour.
Tommy: Okay, first, pour the cookie mix from that bag into a large bowl.
David: Is this bowl big enough?
Tommy: No, you need a bigger one. You’re going to be adding more ingredients. Use that
one.
David: Okay, now what?
Tommy: Next, add two eggs and a cup of milk to the bowl and beat until very creamy, with no
lumps.
David: Won’t the egg shells be hard to eat?
Tommy: You have to break the eggs first, and just put in the whites and yolks. You throw the
shells away. You’ve never cooked anything, have you?
David: No, this is my first time. What should I mix it with, a fork or spoon?
Tommy: You could use either, but if I were you, I’d use an electric mixer.
David: You mean this? No wonder mom put it out. That’s done, what next?
Tommy: Now, grease the cookie sheet with butter. Then put one tablespoon of cookie dough
per cookie on the cookie sheet. You should space the dough evenly around the cookie sheet,
leaving at least an inch between each cookie.
David: Got it. Now they go in the oven, right?
Tommy: Yes.
David: Okay, they’re in. How long will it take before they’re done?
Tommy: The way you did it, forever. You didn’t turn the oven on.
David: Oh yea, I forgot. What temperature and for how long?
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Tommy: Cook them at 3250 and for about 35 minutes.
C. Give instructions on how to do or make the following items. Be sure to use sequence
markers in your instructions and to use complete sentences. Also, try out some of the
expressions for asking for repeats listed on the previous page, even if you do not need them.

Making an omelet

Change oil in a car

Video taping a movie on TV

Playing Tic Tac Toe

Saving a file on a computer

Setting an alarm clock

Use a washing machine

Getting a visa to a foreign country

Using a camera

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D. Place these sets of instructions in the correct order.24

INSTRUCTIONS
A)
B)
C)
D)

press the PLAY button
close the lid
put the cassette in
press EJECT_to open the lid

First,
Then

Put the cassette in

And
Finally

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INSTRUCTIONS
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

E.

press the START button
lift the cover
put the original on the glass
choose the number of copies
close the cover

First,
Then
And

Choose the number of copies.

Next,
and finally,

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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Decide who is student A and who is student B.
2. Read your set of instructions and fill in the spaces in the chart.
3. Take turns with your partner giving each other instructions to complete the chart.

STUDENT A
Write an "i" in number 8.
Then write an "a" in number 6.
Next, put a capital "I" in number 1.
Write an "s" in number 4. Finally put
a capital "R" in number 7.

STUDENT B
Write an "o" in number 3.
Then put a "c" in number 9.
Now draw a heart in number 11.
Next, put a capital "C" in number 2.
Now put a "t" m number 5.
Finally put an "a" in number 10.

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F. Follow the instructions below to complete this picture26.



Make a bridge over the river on Main Street.



Draw a small boat to the east of the bridge.



To the north-east of the river, draw three houses,
two small ones and a big one.



To the south of the river and east of Main Street,
draw a park with trees, plants and animals.



To the south-west of the river draw a playground.



Draw whatever you want to the north-west.

G. Let make a card. Read and follow the instructions below27

1. Cut a piece of card 20
cm long and 15 cm wide.
20 cm

15
cm

1. Fold the card in half.

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1. Write a birthday, Christmas or some
other message inside the card.

Happy
Birthday

2) Send the card to a friend or relative.
Here are some messages you can use.

1) Draw or stick a picture or photo
on the front of the card.

•Merry Christmas • Happy Birthday • Congratulations • Welcome back • Best wishes • Get well soon • Happy Anniversary
• Have a nice trip • Be my Valentine • Well done • With deepest sympathy •

H. At home, find out how to make coffee. Write very simple instructions, using
information from one of these pictures.
_____________________
_____________________

Water
reservoir

_____________________
fabric
bag
Wooden
stand }

_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________

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Glass
pitcher

Filter

I. Read the information28.
EARTHQUAKE
A) First of all, calm down.
B) Use your emergency plan.
C) Act fast, and don't run.
D) Look for a safe place and
stay there.
E) Check the condition of the
building.
F) Get help (if needed).

LIGHTNING
G) Unplug the appliances

HURRIGCANE
H) Don't

touch

broken

electrical wires.
I) Close

water

and

electricity-outlet.
J) Get help (if needed).

J. Choose the alternative that best completes the dialogue29.

Raul: I want you to show me how to make call in this cordless telephone.
Wanda: O.K. In order to make phone calls, first_ _1____. Then, press TALK
button and wait until TALK appears on the display. The display also shows the
operation duration in hours, minutes and seconds____2____ The LINE
lamp on the base unit lights up. If "CHANNEL SEARCHING" appears on the
display,

move

closer

to

the

unit.

After

this,____3____.

When

talking,___4___ or replace the handset on the base unit. The display and the
LINE lamp on the base unit go off.

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you're

done

1._________________________________________
A. pick up the handset from the base unit.
B. put the handset on the base unit.
C. enter the numbers you want.
D. finish your call.

2. _________________________________________
A. You will then hear a dial tone.
B. Close the battery compartment.
C. You can place the handset on the base unit.
D. Insert the battery pack into the compartment.
3. _________________________________________
A. store the phone numbers.
B. dial the phone number.
C. connect the base unit.
D. receive the call.

4. _________________________________________
A. raise the handset
B. enter the 7 digits
C. press the OFF button
D. put the cord around the set
K. Choose the alternative that best completes each situation30.

1. The teacher wants the students work together. She says: " ___________ ,
please."
A. Come in
B. Make a group
C. Write it down
D. Pass me a pencil

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2. A student is throwing paper on the floor. The teacher asks him: " _______ ."
A. Draw a picture on a piece of paper
B. Don't throw paper on the floor
C. Write your name on the floor
D. Come back to your seat

3. You are in class and it is very hot. You ask a partner: " _______ ."
A. Please, open the window
B. Take out your notebook
C. Go to the board, please
D. Close the door, please

4. Your partners are talking aloud. You want your classmates be silence. You ask them: "
_____________________ ."
A. Please, stand up
B. Tell me your name
C. Don't make any noise
D. Give me your phone number

M. Match the pictures and the sentences. Write the letter on the line31.

1. ___________________

a) Read the directions.
b) Call Mr. Ruvo, please.

2. ___________________

His number is 555-2144.
c) Turn the key.
3. ___________________

d) Press the button.
e) Unplug the machine, please.

4. ___________________

5. ___________________
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NINTH
WEEK

LOCATE PEOPLE AND OBJECTS
A. Where is the circle?32

IN
the box

DENTRO DE
la caja

IN FRONT OF
the box

EN FRENTE DE
DELANTE DE
la caja

SOBRE
la caja

ON
the box

ENTRE
las dos cajas

BETWEEN
the two boxes

UNDER
the box

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BEHIND
the box

DETRÁS DE
la caja

AMONG
the boxes

ENTRE
las cajas

OVER / ABOVE
the box

ENCIMA DE
la caja

BESIDE
NEAR
NEXT TO
the box

AL LADO DE
CERCA DE
JUNTO A
la caja

B. Read the followings information.
Preposition of place33


In: We use in to specify that a noun (object, person etc) is inside.

Examples:
- Where is your father? He’s in the kitchen.
- Who is in the room?
- Brian was swimming in the ocean.
- Bogota is in Colombia.

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“IN” es usado para decir y explicar que un objeto, animal o persona se encuentra dentro de
un lugar, objeto o sitio.



At: We use at to refer to a “general” location.

Examples:
- Maria is at the window talking on the phone.
- Juan is at the table with his girlfriend.
- Please read the paragraph at the top of the page.
- The restaurant is at the end of German Avenue.
“AT” es usado para explicar que un objeto animal o persona se encuentra en el sitio de
forma general. Es decir, si uno quiere decir: “Mi padre está en la puerta” uno no puede utilizar
“in” puesto que “in” es usado para decir que algo se encuentra dentro de otro y una persona
no puede estar dentro de una puerta. Es por eso que en estos casos uno habla de forma
general. Por ende seria de la forma siguiente: “My” father is at the door.

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

Next to, between, in front of, behind (in back of), across from, by (beside), under,
(below and above).

Examples:
- Adam is next to Bob.
- Bob is between Don and Adam,
-Don is in front of Bob and Carla.
- Carla is behind (in back of) Don.

Examples:
- Anne is across from (opposite) Christa.

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- The man is by (next to) the window.

- The Cat is under the table.
- The girl is under the tree.

- A is above B and B is below A.
** Nota: Siempre se dice ON THE LEFT y ON THE RIGHT.

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C. Answer the followings questions.

1) Where is Alan?
________________________________
________________________________

2) Where is Chris?
________________________________
________________________________

3) Where is Beth?
________________________________
________________________________

4) Where is Dot?
________________________________
________________________________
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D. According to the draws, complete the sentences.

1) The cat is ________ the table

2) There’s a big tree ________ the house
3) The plane if flying _______ the clouds.
4) She’s standing __________ the piano.
5) The movie theater is _________ the right
6) He’s sitting _________ the phone.
7) The calendar is __________ the clock
8 ) The cabinet is ________ the sink.
9) There are some shoes _________ the bed.
10) The plant is _________ the piano.
11) Paul is sitting _________ Anna.
12) In Japan people drive ________ the left.

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On: We use on when we want to say that an object or person is on the surface of
another object.
Examples:
- Your books are on the shelf.
- Don’t put your hands on my head.
- There is an orange on the table.
We always say: on a horse, on a bike (bicycle), on a motorcycle and we usually say on a
plane.
“ON”: Es usado para explicar que un objeto esta sobre la superficie de otro.

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E. According to the draw complete the sentences.

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Rules to use (at, in, on)34
at

at home
at work/ at school
at university/ at college
at the station/ at the airport
at Jane`s (house)/ at my
sister`s (house)

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F. According to the draw complete the sentences.

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G. Write the correct preposition (on in at).

http://www.google.co.cr/images

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TENTH
WEEK

BUILDINGS IN A CITY

Giving Directions35
Not everyone knows where they are going and may need help with directions from time to
time. Directions may be needed to get to a near by town, or directions to the newest mall in
town or directions to the nearest rest room in a large building. Where ever you are going the
expression below can be used when asking for directions.

English Expressions
Expression
Could you tell me how to get to
( …the library)?
How do I find ( … city hall)?
Which way do I go to get to
( … the post office)?
Pardon me, I'm lost, how do I get to
the
( … museum)?
Could you direct me to ( … I-10)?
Which is the best route to
( …the stadium)?

Response
Go to the next light and turn right. Go two blocks,
it’s on the left.
Just go straight, it’s on this street, on the right,
about a mile and a half.
Drive to Jackson Street and turn right. The post
office is in the middle of the block, across from
the park.
Go to the second light and turn left. Then go the
third stop sign. The museum is on that corner.
Take Pinal Avenue north about 8 miles You’ll run
into it.
Take Washington Street north to the Papago
freeway and Head west. You can’t miss it.

Suggestions for giving directions

Giving street directions is really very easy when you remember to follow these points. When
giving directions you are actually giving two sets of instructions.

In the first set- "Go To" - you are telling the listener what street to go to or how far to go.
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In the second set- "Then", you are telling the listener what to do when they get there. (turn
right/left, go straight, on the left, etc.)
Giving even very complicated directions is just a repetition of these two basic steps.
Another good idea is to use easily identifiable landmarks; instead of the amount of time to get
someplace (time is relative, after all). Easily identifiable landmarks are street lights, stop
signs, parks, tall building standing alone, etc.

Prepositions of location most commonly used when giving directions:
go straight
go to
turn right
cross
on your right
on your left
next to
behind
across from
caddy corner
on the corner of (to be very specific NE, SE, NW, SW corners)

turn left
beside
in front of

A. Read the Dialogue.
Students should work together in pairs and read the following dialogue, one student reading
one part, the other student reading the other. Note the expressions used in the dialogue and
the progression of the conversation. The dialogue can be used as a model to have similar
conversations.
Wally: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the city hospital?
Sally: Sure, the hospital is on Tenth Street, about 20 minutes away by foot. Go south on this
street two blocks until you come to the stop light.
Wally: Go south two blocks to the stop light.
Sally: Correct, then, turn left and go three more blocks, until you come to the end of the road.
A park will be in front of you.
Wally: Turn left and go for three blocks to the park.
Sally: Right, then turn right again and go seven blocks, to Lipton Avenue.
Wally: Turn right and go seven blocks to Lipton Avenue.
Sally: Next, turn left on Lipton Avenue and go two blocks. The hospital is on your left, across
from the baseball stadium.

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