TASK 2.

LOOKING FOR A DESTINATION

STUDENTS’ NAME:
Darling Gabriela Porras Perdomo

English B1
Group number: 155

Tutor:
Sonia Aguilera

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA

UNAD
2022
 INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY
STEP 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rHDRXId6tLqjVzQvVQzVEEguRDFxshaa/view
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STEP 2 - READING ACTIVITY

“A Travel Guide”

According to the text, answer the following questions.

a. What are some recommendations to visit Bangkok? Use have to/ must/mustn't in
your answer.
To visit Bangkok you must need to a several days, since one day is not enough to get to
know the city, you must respect the culture and the tourist sites. You mustn´t leave your
backpack unattended, as there are many people on the streets.

b. What is the fastest way to get around in Bangkok?

The best way to get around is by express boat, river taxi, or long-tail boat.

c. Where can you find the best Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands in
Bangkok?
In Chinatown and Yaowarat Street, we find excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and
food stalls.

d. Why is water one of the best ways to move around Thailand?

Because Bangkok traffic can be a nightmare. You can take a taxi but you can get stuck in
traffic for hours.

e. Why does the author say you can eat everywhere?

Because there is abundant and delicious street food everywhere.

f. What would you add to a guide destination like this? Mention 2 different items that
you consider necessary to keep in mind.
The guide should include:

- Talk about the culture and religion of Bangkok, so that they do not commit disrespect.
- Bangkok has some of the best Buddhist temples in the world, you should spend at least
a whole day visiting some of them.

2.3 FORUM INTERACTION EVIDENCE

STEP 3 - WRITING ACTIVITY

PREPARING MY TRAVEL GUIDE

CATEGORY VOCABULARY SENTENCES

Valledupar - Capital, interest, Valledupar is a city located in the department

Cesar places, Vallenato. of Cesar. It is known as the capital of
Vallenato, it has many places of interest. It is
not a city with many museums and buildings,
but there are many places to visit especially
during the Vallenato Festival.
 What to do Visit, rivers, shore, You can visit the different rivers such as the
history. Badillo or Guatapurí on the shore of this is the
mermaid. You can also tour the Plaza de
Alfonso Lopéz and there learn the history of
the city.

Travel Tips: Insecure, respect, - The city can be very insecure, you must take
culture, swim, deep, care of your belongings.
monuments.
- You must respect the indigenous culture
that exists in the city.
- You mustn’t not swim in unknown places,
the rivers are usually deep.
- Mustn’t not weigh down the monuments,
they could be damaged.

Superstitions Holy, mermaid, - If you swim in the Guatapurí river on holy

sculpture. days, you become a mermaid.
- If you sit on the sculpture of Diomedes Diaz,
you will get pregnant.

When to go Visit, summer, enjoy. You must visit the city in summer so you can
enjoy its tourist sites.

Where to stay Budget, culture, It depends on your budget, you can stay in
center, inspired. cheap hotels but they are usually far from the
center. There are some hotels inspired by
Vallenato culture such as Hotel Urak and La
Vieja Sara.

What to eat Strees, delicius, In the streets of Valledupar you can find
price, arepas, river, delicious food at a good price such as cheese
fish. arepas, pork rinds with bun, different rice
preparations. If you visit the river you can find
sancocho and fried fish with patacones.

What to drink Offer, juice, parks, In Valledupar they offer you a delicious
drink. aguapanela, corozo juice. In the parks you
 can find micheladas which is a soda-based
drink with fruit.

Transportation Take, faster. You can take taxis or motorcycle taxis that
are usually faster.

Language Spanish, commonly, Spanish is commonly spoken, some people

speak. speak English.

Currency Peso, shopping, The Colombian peso is used, in shopping

currency, offer. centers there are banks that offer currency
exchange.

Tipping Optional, education, Tips are optional, for education you could
could. give.

3.3 INFOGRAPHIC
STEP 4 – COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITY

4.1 FORUM INTERACTION EVIDENCE

 BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES

 E-Book content. Module 1, Module 2.