1.
NAMES: Angie Daniela Torres Benavides
Andres Diaz Carreño
Mauricio Torres Sanchez
2. AGES: Angie: Twenty two years
Andres: Thirty two years
Mauricio: Twenty seven years
3. Please, write three touristic places you have visited in your country.
COUNTRY PLACE 1
FRANCE Louvre Museum:
It is the national
museum of France
devoted to both fine arts
and archeology and
decorative arts prior to
Impressionism.
AUSTRALIA The Opera House in The great coral
Sydney: barrier:
It is an iconic building,
surrounded by water in
its entirety, in it you can
enjoy a wonderful meal
or take a tour which
includes theater,
concert halls, exhibition
halls and cinema.
INGLATERRA Stonehenge:
the ancient megalithic
monument that is an
English and world
symbol of the end of
PLACE 2 PLACE 3
The Arch of Triumph: Torre Eiffel:
The Arch de Triomphe The jewel in the crown
serves as a tribute to all of Parisian monuments,
those who fought and the unmistakable
died during the French emblem of the French
Revolution and the capital.
Napoleonic Wars.
Daintree National
Park:
Visible from outer space Pace A work heritage
and World Heritage, it is site and the largest rain
one of the largest living forest in Australia, it is
structures on the planet. one of the oldest humid
Was created to protect tropical ecosystems
an ecosystem that that can be found on
includes more than 3.000 earth. The area belongs
coral reefs, 600 mainland to the Eastern Kuku
islands. aboriginal tribe and has
great spiritual
significance and great
natural biodiversity.
Castle de Howard: London museums:
It has been the home of The British Museum
the Howard family for houses jewels of
300 years, although it is universal culture, such
open to the public. At as some friezes from
 the Stone Age and the Castle Howard you can the Parthenon in
beginning of the live the experience of Athens, the Rosetta
Bronze Age. having afternoon tea in Stone, one of the moais
It is located 15 km the purest British style, in from Easter Island and
north of the city of an environment that Chess from Lewis
Salisbury (Wiltshire could hardly be more Island. The Victoria &
County) and very close sumptuous and Alberto Museum is one
to the town of distinguished. of the most important in
Amesbury. Europe for decorative
arts.

4. Name “Faux pas” (cultural rules) and traditions foreigners should keep in mind
when visiting your country.
France:

1. Visit a French: Before visiting a French, you must announce yourself in advance. Surprises are not accepted. The
correct thing is to bring a bottle of wine as a gift and compliment the food served at the table.

2. Split the bread: Baguette bread is the most traditional in France and the rule is not to cut it with a knife. What
is done is to place it on a nice and clean cloth and from there the pieces are removed by hand.

3. Be careful when sipping: You should never make noise when eating soup because it is considered a rude
gesture. Not even admiration or satisfaction in drinking it.

4. Dress appropriately: Etiquette also dictates that you should dress tight for every occasion, so shorts and
exercise shirts are ruled out for meetings or celebrations.

Australia:

1. Constant change of address: Australians, especially young people, tend to change hoes a lot, as a general rule
Australians like to move constantly.

2. Closeness in dealing: Australians are generally friendly and hospitable. This is very interesting since in other
Anglo – Saxon countries there is a greater coldness and distance in relations. They are also very polite, they
never miss a “thank you “or a “please”, although they do not like too much formality and condescension in
dealings.

3. Sacred animals: Australian culture is extremely respectful of nature, I recommended that if you come across an
insect that you don’t like, don’t try to kill it! Just catch him in a cup and show him the way back to the nearest
garden.

4. Walk barefoot down the street: garden. If you live in one of the big Australian cities, you will surely find
someone barefoot on the street, but in the towns, it is a much more common option. Although at first it may
be a bit shocking to see many people walking barefoot through the streets or entering bars and supermarkets
without shoes, in the end, when you try it, you may like it.

Never go out in pajamas, even velvet. Everyone who sees you will do so contemptuously because you will be
transgressing a rule of etiquette and protocol.
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1. Teatime: because there is nothing more English than a pot of boiling water, ready to prepare this
smooth infusion.
2. punctuality above all: The English have a deep respect for their own time and that of others. For this
reason, punctuality is a very sensitive issue, since the slightest delay in arriving at an appointment is
considered a real lack of respect.
3. Courtesy in the english style: Like punctuality, good manners are a valuable subject for the English.
Therefore, try to respond in the same way to the greetings of the British so that they do not interpret
your silence as a great discourtesy.
4. Boxing Day: is proof of that. This day is celebrated in the holiday season, specifically on December
26, and consists of giving gifts, donations, or volunteering with vulnerable populations. Also, on that
day all the Premier League football teams play.
Its origin dates back to the 19th century, when in the time of Queen Victoria, it was decided that if
Christmas fell on a Sunday, workers would have an extra day to enjoy their free time. And although
at first it was just an exception, it soon became one of the traditions of England.

5. Answer the following question:

How long have you been learning English?

Pen pal from France's answer: I have been learning English since school but the process
has been a bit difficult until today since it has not been a constant learning.

Pen pal from Australia´s answer: I remember that since I was in school they gave us an
English class, it was something very occasional and methodical, at that time I did not
understand the importance of this language, as I have been studying I have become more
familiar with the language, I have focused but in learning in making an effort to
understand it, taking into account that speaking English will open up countless
opportunities for me.

Pen pal from England's answer: I have been learning the importance of this language
both personally and professionally and I have become familiar with it, in recent months I
have been practicing, it is complex to pronounce and understand since many times there
is no contact with people who understand and speak this language, I like it very much and
I know that I can learn more about this beautiful language.
6. Write a list of five activities your group has done to learn English.

A. We have listened to music in English and sang to practice pronunciation.

B. We have downloaded various types of english apps and games to make learning fun
like the Duolingo game.
C. We took on the task of watching a daily program in English, whether it's a movie or
series, we think that if we do it with something we like, it will be much easier to
adapt to English.
D. We try to start conversations with people who speak English, in this way we practice
pronunciation.
E. I personally have a friend who explains and teaches me tips to adapt to the language
and thus be able to easily develop a conversation.
F. We devised the way of interacting with the university group having conversations in
English, in this way we learn daily since not having knowledge of a word or sentence
we consult it and learn.
G. We have been practicing through dialogues in English, readings

7. As a group, write about the reasons why it is important for you to learn English.

● We want to learn English because it is the language of international communication,

trade and finance, English will give us access to a better education and therefore the
possibility of a better job. Our job opportunities will multiply as soon as we master
the language. Both in government areas and in multinational companies, regardless
of your field of work.
Another important reason to learn English is that we will be able to access a better
education, without limiting ourselves to universities or training centers in our own
country or studying a degree at a foreign university.
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