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INTENSIVE ENGLISH I
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Peer -Assessment Checklist (Weather Forecast)
Needs Fair Good Excellent
improvement
1. The weather forecast was
described clearly.
2. Students used expressions

and phrasal verbs studied.
3. Students used a good range of

grammar structures.
4. Students spoke clearly without

hesitation. Pronunciation and
intonation seem natural.
Fluency vs Hesitation. Fluency is the ability to speak a language easily and accurately. Note the two keywords – easy and accurate.
Hesitation is doubt. When your words get stuck because you are wondering if you are using the right tense or the right form of the
word.
Peer -Assessment Checklist (Weather Forecast)

Needs Fair Good Excellent
improvement
1. The weather forecast was
described clearly.
2. Students used expressions

and phrasal verbs studied.
3. Students used a good range of

grammar structures.
4. Students spoke clearly without

hesitation. Pronunciation and
intonation seem natural.
Fluency vs Hesitation. Fluency is the ability to speak a language easily and accurately. Note the two keywords – easy and accurate.
Hesitation is doubt. When your words get stuck because you are wondering if you are using the right tense or the right form of the
word.
Climate Change
Impacts on Society
Karen Xiomara Galeano Contreras
Intensive Course English 2023-1S
Potential effects that climate change has
on the national and global economy
There are several ways in which climate change can potentially

affect global and national economies. To begin, there could be a
very big impact on the infrastructure, like material damage, loss of
crops, and disruption of economic production. Furthermore, there
are also indirect costs associated with the presence of high
temperatures, such as a decrease in productivity and illnesses
related to the weather. This phenomenon can cause a change in
consumption patterns and production too. One of the drought’s
effects could be a decrease in agricultural production and this in
turn can provoke an increase in food prices. Another important
consequence has to do with the cost of energy. Energy could be
more expensive to regulate climate change indoors. The
companies in the financial sector, especially those related to fuel
and different energy supplies could present changes in their stock
market stability
How can wildfires, reduced access to
water, and diseases have negative
impacts on human life?
Wildfires are very dangerous for human life since the forests are
the planet’s lungs, they are in charge of absorbing the carbon
dioxide from the atmosphere and delivering oxygen. Without this
important function, we put at risk the air quality and also the
biodiversity. This last has a very big impact on the ecosystems;
for example, if bees die because of wildfires, this can decrease
food production and plant pollination.
Forests are also important for the water cycle and climate
regulation which can affect food production. For the
communities that depend on agriculture and cattle raising to
survive, wildfires put their food safety at risk. Also, it could
increase the conflicts for natural resources, which can end in
life loss and forced displacement of communities.
An example of an ecosystem that is “exceeding
capacity”?
An example of an ecosystem that is exceeding capacity is the

Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It is the world’s largest coral reef
system, so it is the home of multiple marine species, such as fish,
marine turtles, and sharks, among others. The acidification of
water and the increasing level of temperature has dramatically
affected the ecosystem. Climate change has provoked a
decrease in the coral’s health and biodiversity. This in turn has a
bad impact on the ecosystem’s capacity, so it cannot provide
suitable habitats for the species in there. Additionally,
sedimentation, pollution, and overfishing decrease the capacity of
the ecosystem even more, so it cannot keep its balance and
functionality.

Are longer growing seasons are a negative aspect

of climate change in some regions?
Yes, longer growing seasons can be negative

because they can increase the usage of
water. which can deplete this resource in
some regions. In these seasons, the most
common climate is associated with high
temperatures and they can lead to more pest
and disease pressure on crops. This, in turn,
causes an increase in the use of pesticides
that harm local ecosystems.
Examples of how can climate change be
positive in certain cases
There can be some positive effects of Climate

change in the short term and in certain regions
or scenarios. For example, productivity in
agriculture can increase due to warmer
temperatures and this can expand the range of
crops that can be grown.
Another benefit is related to a reduced energy

demand for heating, especially in colder
regions and also it could happen that tourism
increases in these too-cold places.
Cause Effect
Affectation of human health and wellbeing,
Climate change reduced air quality and increase in diseases
transmitted by insects, food and water
Increasing affectation
in agriculture It diminishes the security of America's
food supply
Increasing sediment and contaminant

concentrations due to heavy
Water quality is getting worse in many areas
downpours
Prolonged periods of high Conditions to larger wildfires and longer fire

temperatures seasons
Prolonged periods of high Conditions to larger wildfires and longer fire

temperatures seasons
13th
march
Summary of the Book

THE TRUCE
by Mario Benedetti
Karen Xiomara Galeano Contreras Intensive English

Viviana Nova 2023-1S
MAIN CHARACTERS
There are just two main characters
Martín is a 49-year-old
widowed and lonely
man who finds comfort
Laura is a 24-year-old
in writing his diary
young woman who
works with Martín, she is
so pretty, smart and
sensitive
MARTÍN SANTOMÉ
LAURA AVELLANEDA
IN THE BEGINNING
Martín was about to retire when he

unexpectedly met Laura. He used to write his
deepest thoughts, how his relationship with his
three sons is and how he dealt with his
loneliness in his diary. However, everything
changed when Avellaneda entered his life.
Martín rented an apartment to live with Laura. They began a more intimate
relationship but they soon have to confront the big differences in their ages, cultural
backgrounds, and economic circumstances. This lead to tense and conflictive moments
in their relationship.
Despite these challenges, Martín was

determined to fight for his love while also
maintaining good relations with his family.
IN THE MIDDLE
After all, Martín decided to propose to Laura but she
didn't go to the office. Some days later, he found out
that she had come down with the flu, and from then
on, Martín began to write sporadically in his diary.
Finally, we find out that Laura had passed away.
In the last part, Martin reflects that Laura was a
"truce" with God, that he had been destined to live
alone in the monotony of his work for the rest of his
life but that it was just at that moment that she made
him feel alive, loved and valued.
FINALLY...
MAIN POINTS
Martín had a monotonous

IN THE life until he met Laura. He's
BEGINNING gonna be her boss.
Martín fell in love with Laura

IN THE and she corresponds to his
MIDDLE feelings. They start dating.
Laura passed away. Martin felt

IN THE depressed and decided to stop
END writing his diary. She was his truce
BOOK KEY'S IDEA
Martín fell in love with Laura

and when he wanted
proposed to her, she had
died
SUMMARY
Martin started to write a diary talking about his lonely and monotone life and his
relationship with his sons. When Martín met Laura Avellaneda, a novice in his office, he fell
deeply in love. Despite their significant differences in age, culture, and economic status,
they moved in together and Martín fought for their relationship while maintaining a good
relationship with his family. However, Laura became sick and later passed away. In the
end, Martín reflects that Laura was a blessing in his life. She was The Truce, the one who
made him feel loved and valued. Nevertheless, he was destined to live a lonely life.
Karen Xiomara Galeano Contreras
Maria Paula Castillo Ayala
Movies: Monster Inc - Monsters University
Deciding which movie is better between Monsters Inc. and Monsters University is not
an easy task since the first one is as light-hearted as the second one. Both have
their own unique charms. Although Monsters University was the most acclaimed, it’s
important to remember how excited people were during the premiere of the first
movie. Moreover, it’s hard to forget the astonishing ending of Monsters Inc, which left
us all wondering what would happen next. The plot was also very moving: Sullivan
seemed to be happier than ever since Boo came into his life. The funniest scene was
when the monsters brought Boo into their apartment and she began to touch
everything until she cried and the lights went out. After that, a stereo fell on Mike's
head and the lights exploded because of Boo's laugh. In some ways, we think that
Monsters Inc is more comical than Monsters University but the latter has a better
resolution and a deeper plot.

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2. Students used expressions

3. Students used a good range of

4. Students spoke clearly without

Peer -Assessment Checklist (Weather Forecast)

2. Students used expressions

3. Students used a good range of

4. Students spoke clearly without

There are several ways in which climate change can potentially

An example of an ecosystem that is exceeding capacity is the

Are longer growing seasons are a negative aspect

Yes, longer growing seasons can be negative

There can be some positive effects of Climate

Another benefit is related to a reduced energy

Increasing sediment and contaminant

Prolonged periods of high Conditions to larger wildfires and longer fire

Prolonged periods of high Conditions to larger wildfires and longer fire

Summary of the Book

Karen Xiomara Galeano Contreras Intensive English

Martín was about to retire when he

Despite these challenges, Martín was

Martín had a monotonous

Martín fell in love with Laura

Laura passed away. Martin felt

Martín fell in love with Laura

Movies: Monster Inc - Monsters University

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