English Capsule 12 Places and Events

English Capsule
Unit 12: Places and events
Learning outcome: Discuss events and celebrations in different countries and cultures, presenting facts and
opinions.
VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT
Celebrations around the world! : Match the images with their corresponding celebration from the box below
Let´s party!!
A: EASTER D: SAINT VALENTINE’S

B: HALLOWEEN E: INDEPENDENCE DAY
C: CHRISTMAS F: NEW YEAR’S EVE
Match the following celebrations with their corresponding definition:
Answer the following:

Say which of the celebrations mentioned above we celebrate in Chile? ______________________________
How do we celebrate them? Say what we do, what we eat, etc ____________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Say why these people are celebrating:
When do we celebrate these Christian celebrations?
 Christmas Day _________________________________________

 Easter _______________________________________________
 All Saints' Day _________________________________________
Use the religions in the box to finish the sentences:

GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT
Giving opinions
Many phrases are suitable in everyday speech and some types of writing, such as on blogs and personal
websites. You have probably already seen or used some of these phrases:
 I think…  I would say…
 I believe…  The way I see it is (that) …
 I feel…  From my point of view...
 In my opinion… and
For example, imagine you have your own food website.

Today you’re writing or talking about the world’s best street
food.
You might say:

In my opinion, Bangkok has the best street food.
Further
examples:
 Did you like the Rio Parade this year? I think it was the best I have ever seen
 Did you like the fireworks in Valparaíso for New year´s Eve this year? I would say, the show was OK.
 Did you like the opera? I really loved it! I think the soprano sang beautifully!
 What do you think about Lisa´s writing? In my opinion, she is an excellent writer. I believe she chooses
the words carefully so the audience can predict what will happen next
Agreeing & disagreeing

Agreeing is the easy part. To show agreement, you can use short, clear statements.
Let’s suppose a friend says, “I think summer is way more fun than winter!”
You might show you agree by giving one of these responses:
 So do I.  I agree. or
 Me too.  I couldn’t agree more.
 Definitely.
Agreeing Disagreeing
I totally agree with you. I don´t agree with you.
I couldn´t agree more. I´m afraid I disagree.
You are absolutely right. That´s not the way I see it.
I feel the same. I don´t feel the same.
Agree or disagree? Express your opinion.
1. Summer is the best season.

2. There is too much advertising on TV.
3. I think football is the best sport In the world
4. In my opinion, dogs are better than cats.
5. I believe that people waste too much time on the internet
6. English is easy to learn
7. I think star wars is the best movie ever
8. Time is more important than money
9. Arriving late to meet a friend is rude
10. The best way to travel is by train
Quantifiers
Are words or phrases used with a noun to indicate quantity. They can be used with countable and uncountable
nouns.
Sort the nouns into countable and uncountable nouns.
Complete the questions using the quantifiers “much” or “many”. Much is used with uncountable nouns and
“many” is used with countable nouns.
Complete the answers to the questions with “a little” or “a few”. “A little” is used with uncountable nouns and
“a few” is used with countable nouns.
Write “much” or “many” questions and answers using “a little” or “ a few” for the following nouns: water,
tables, dogs, sugar.
Adverbs
1. (quick) _________________I was late, so I quickly got out of bed__________________________________
2. (good) ____________________________________________________________________________________
3. (happy) ___________________________________________________________________________________
4. (terrible) __________________________________________________________________________________
5. (excited) __________________________________________________________________________________
6. (hungry) __________________________________________________________________________________
7. (loud) ____________________________________________________________________________________
8. (nervous) _________________________________________________________________________________
9. (fast) ____________________________________________________________________________________
10. (angry) _________________________________________________________________________________
COMMUNICATIVE TASK
Talk to your partner about the following celebrations and answer the following question.
Which one is your favorite and your least favorite? Why? Use the grammar learned. Write your answers below
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ROSETTA QUIZ
Fill in the missing sentence for each dialogue. Follow the example:
Read the texts about Louise and Steve.
Now read each statement. If the sentence is true write yes, if it is false write no.
Write a sentence to show that you agree or disagree with the statements below. Follow the example:
KEY corner
Complete the sentences with the words from the previous
Match the numbers to the word exercise.
Complete the conversation with phrases from the boxes.

Complete the questions with the correct question word(s).
1. ................ is that, sitting near the door? 6. ................ do you think we should do?
2. ................ do you come here? Once a 7. ................ did you buy that hat? I’d like
week? to
3. ................ bag is that, on the chair? get one.
4. ................ of these songs shall we listen8. ..... 8. ........... will we see you again?
to first?
Pieter asks his friend Sami to come to his house for dinner. Tick (✓) the two polite responses
to the question.
Keywords
Use this section to make notes about
unknown words
1 _____________:_______________
2 _____________:_______________
3 _____________:_______________
4 _____________:_______________
5 _____________:_______________
This material has been compiled and adapted from the following:
Digital sources: www.teachthis.com, www.islcollective.com, www.allthingsgrammar.com,
https://www.grammar.cl/
Books:
Barduhn, S., & Hall, D. (2016). English for Everyone–English Grammar Guide. DK Publishing. Booth, T. (2018). English
for everyone.
Murphy, R., & Smalzer, W. R. (2002). Basic grammar in use: self-study reference and practice for students of English.
Student's book. Ernst Klett Sprachen.
Murphy, R. (2012). English grammar in use. Ernst Klett Sprachen.
Latham-Koenig, C., & Oxenden, C. (2013). English file.
Latham-Koenig, C., Oxenden, C., & Seligson, P. (2014). American English file. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Chapman, C., White, S., & Dymond, S. (2020). Exam booster (2.a ed., Vol. 2). Cambridge University Press.

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Unit 12: Places and events

A: EASTER D: SAINT VALENTINE’S

Match the following celebrations with their corresponding definition:

Answer the following:

When do we celebrate these Christian celebrations?

 Christmas Day _________________________________________

Use the religions in the box to finish the sentences:

For example, imagine you have your own food website.

You might say:

Agreeing & disagreeing

1. Summer is the best season.

Sort the nouns into countable and uncountable nouns.

Read the texts about Louise and Steve.

Complete the conversation with phrases from the boxes.

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