3RD YEAR MODULE 2

CLASS ONE :
TOPIC : ADVANTAGES OF GOING TO COLLEGE

Please mention three advantages of going to the university.

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ACTIVITY TWO : Form groups of 5 students to write an essay about advantages of going to the
University. First student will write the introduction.
The second students will write one paragraph about advantages of public universities in Ecuador.
The third student will write one paragraph about advantages of private universities in Ecuador.
The fourth student will write one paragraph about scholarships .
The fifth student will write the conclusion.

PARTS OF AN ESSAY

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CLASS 2
TOPIC : WHAT CAREER IS THE BEST FOR YOU

If your answers were…

Mostly As: You would be best working outdoors. You can be a botanist (someone who studies
plants), an archaeologist (someone who studies ruins and bones of previous eras), or even
as an extreme tour guide, taking tourists to climb mountains around the country.
Mostly Bs: You should consider working with something that has to do with languages.
You could be a linguist (a scientist who studies how human language works from a social
and structural perspective), a writer (of novels or even movie scripts!), an editor, a translator
or interpreter, or a language teacher.
Mostly Cs: You would be best as a scientist because you are technical. You can be a physicist, a chemist,
or an engineer. You could also work as a computer programmer or perhaps a doctor.
Mostly Ds: You need to choose a career in which you can help others. You can be a psychologist
a social worker, or even a teacher. You would also be a good anthropologist (someone who studies
human evolution and societies) or sociologist (someone who studies human behavior and
relationships between people and groups).

1.-On the weekends, I prefer to:

a. go out hiking in the mountains.
b. write a story or read a novel.
c. work on my computer.
d. talk with my friends and family.
2.- When I have the choice of what show
to watch on TV, I choose:
a. “survivor” or some outdoor program.
b. a classic movie like Titanic.
c. a show about technology.
d. a sitcom or drama
3.-The subject I like the most in school is:
a. physical education.
b. language arts or English.
c. computers or physics.
d. social studies
4.-The person I admire the most is:
a. an adventurer.
b. a writer.
c. a scientist.
d. a humanitarian
5.- When I think of my future profession, it is most
important for me to:
a. be able to be outside.
b. be able to use my writing skills.
c. be able to work with computers
or do scientific experiments.
d. be able to make a difference in someone’s life

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Write the career is the best for you
I am really serious about studying …………………………………
career
I want to apply to …………………………… University
I want to specialize in ………………………………………………………………Because
I am good at …………………………………………………..and
I am terrible at ………………………………………………………………………
Word bank : I am really serious about studying = Realmente en serio quiero estudiar.
I want to apply to = Yo quiero aplicar a . I am curious about = Tengo curiosidad acerca de .
I am interested in = Estoy interesado en . I have to specialize in = Tengo que especializarme en .
I would be terrible at = Yo sería terrible en . ………Medicine …..appeals to me = me atrae.
I am familiar with = Yo estoy familiarizada con ……. ……. I am Good at ………..

PREPARE A POSTER AND EXPLAIN ABOUT THE CAREER YOU HAVE INVESTIGATED IN ECUADOR .
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I am interested in Medicine . My first option : I want to apply to San Francisco University in Quito .
My second option : Central University in Quito. The career delays twelve semesters .
They receive as main subjects : chemistry , biology, physiology, microbiological., General anatomy,
Pharmacology, pathology.
I want to specialize in Surgery . I am good at helping people , curing wounds .I am not afraid of blood. I am terrible at
mathematics .

CLASS 3 :
THE RISE OF HOUSEHUSBANDS

The Rise of Househusbands

We have all heard the terms “housewife” and “stay at- home-mom”,
but what about “househusband” or “stay-at-home-dad
”? These names are becoming more and more common as
women pursue professional careers and land important gigs
When a couple has a child in today’s economic conditions,
usually both the mother and the father are forced to work. But sometimes
families can choose which parent should stay home , and which should be the breadwinner for the
family This doesn’t necessarily.
mean that the parent who stays home earns no money ; with technology on the rise , it is quite
possible to work from home using the internet
Studies have demonstrated that there are several advantages to a woman
being the primary source of income for a family . First, women on average
have been shown to be more fiscally responsible, cautiously and carefully
taking care of the family’s finances. Furthermore women have been known
to multi-task better than men; in other words, they can do several activities
at once. This helps most women to be able to balance work and family more
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Now answer the questions about the text.

1.-What is the author of the blog´s view on househusbands ?

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2.-What are some advantages of a woman being the breadwinner and a man staying at
home ?

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3.-How do you feel as a young man or woman about the idea of househusband ?
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Can you work at home and outside too ?
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CLASS FOUR : NATURAL DISASTERS

VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS FLOOD

TORNADO T-SUNAMI

EARTHQUAKES HURRICANES

CLASS 3 : NATURAL DISASTERS

What are some natural disasters you know? Who or what do you think causes them?
Natural Disasters in Ecuador There are different types of natural disasters that occur in Ecuador; one is an earthquake. An
earthquake happens when the plates of the earth move against each other. Hundreds of earthquakes have been
recorded in Ecuador. The strongest earthquake in the country that has been measured was on December 12, 1979. It
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 happened in the Pacific Ocean on the border between Ecuador and Colombia and measured 8.2 on the Richter scale. It
caused a tsunami, which is another type of natural disaster. It is a long high wave that can cause a lot of destruction.
Volcanic eruptions are another type of natural disaster. In Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands, 27 potentially active
volcanoes have been counted. Some of the most famous of these are the Cotopaxi, Reventador, Cayambe, and
Tungurahua. Volcanoes can be erupting, active, dormant (not active but may be in the future), or extinct (has not
erupted in over 10,000 years). The state of Ecuador’s volcanoes has been monitored for decades.
Wildfires are also a natural disaster that occur in Ecuador. During the past few years, more and more wildfires have been
registered, especially during the summer months of June, July, and August in the highlands. Many acres of land have
been burned. When the weather is dry and warm, wildfires are more likely to occur. We have to be careful because
with these conditions, fires can spread quickly and destroy a lot of land.
Organize the information from the reading about natural disasters in Ecuador. List the four types of natural disasters
mentioned in the meeting and write notes about each one. When you write notes, it is not necessary to write complete
sentences. Use your own words
NATURAL DISASTERS DETAILS OF EACH ONE
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FORM GROUPS OF 4 STUDENTS AND WRITE AN ESSAY ABOUT NATURAL DISASTERS IN ECUADOR .

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CLASS FIVE : CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING

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Causes and Effects of Global Warming Have you ever heard of global
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What is it? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Do you know what causes it or how you can stop it? ………………………………………………………………………………….

Listen to the following podcast about the causes and effects of global warming. Take notes in the box below to organize the
information you hear

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In the podcast, you hear some complex sentences. These sentences include relative clauses. These are parts of sentences
introduced by relative pronouns, such as that, which, who, whose, where, or when. They usually define or give more information
about something that came before them in the sentence. Global warming is a serious environmental problem that is getting
worse. The main cause of global warming is carbon dioxide, which is also known as CO2 .
After listening to the causes of global warming, what do you think you can do to reduce the problem? Is there something you can
do individually, or does this problem require community action? Discuss these questions in groups of 3-4 students and come up
with possible solutions.
Read the grammar tip about relative clauses. After listening to the podcast, complete these sentences with relative clauses with
some ideas in your own words .

2. Global warming is a dangerous phenomenon which…………………………………………………………………………………

2.- Carbon dioxide is a gas that ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3.- . It is difficult to imagine a world where… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

VOCABULARY
greenhouse gas. a gas that absorbs radiation from the sun
bounce. move quickly back from a surface after hitting it
decrease. lower, reduce

Write 5 relative clauses which talk about global warming and prepare an oral presentation about Global warming .

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CLASS SIX : PROTECTING THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON .

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4. -Get in pairs and role play the questions .

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CLASS 7 : HABITS EXPRESSING WISHES AND HABIT FORMATION.

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CLASS 8 REPORTED SPEECH

WORD ORDER
Subject + SAID THAT + subject + verb in past + complement
The police office said that Children were trapped under the table.

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Observe the sentences in the text . We use this when we want to say something that someone else
said. Pay attention to how the verb forms change from the original sentences.
ORIGINAL STATEMENT REPORTED STATEMENT
1.-SIMPLE PRESENT we change to simple past
2.-Simple past we change to past perfect
3.-Present perfect we change to past perfect
4.-Future will we change to would

1.”-The forecast predicts low temperatures and heavy rain tomorrow “

The newspaper said that the forecast predicted low temperatures and heavy rain the next day.
2.-“ Firemen rescued two tourist after they drove their car in to a lake “
The Guardian said that firemen had rescued two tourist after they drove their car in to a lake.
3.-“ An earthquake has rocked the northwest of China “
Usa today said that an earthquake had hit the northwest of China.
4.- “Libya new government will have a big job stabilizing the country “
The new York times said that Libya´s new government would have a big job stabilizing the country.
Exercises :
1.-“People use social media with a purpose “
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2.”-People makes real life friends and family their priority “
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3.-“ People spend 30 minutes or less in social media is happier “
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4.-“Don´t use social media before bed “
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5. -“ Take a break once in a while “
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CLASS 9 : STUDYING ABROAD

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Now it is the time to role play the questions .

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