TASK 4.

LET’S TALK

STUDENTS’ NAME: DANIEL ANDRES BOLAÑO

English B1

Group number: 223

Tutor: Jose Wilson Castro

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA

UNAD

2023
 INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY

STEP 1 - CONTENT REVIEW.

1.3. Based on the information from exercise 3 Module 6 EXPRESSING

SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES, use the following adjectives (noisy-
clean-expensive-dirty-crowed-pollutedlarge-old-quite-modern-
interesting) to compare a big city and a small town. Then which one is
better to live. Why? Give explanations and reasons. You can also use
more adjectives if you need.

RTA/: The city of Bogota is a large city where it currently has more than
7,181 million citizens, it is an overpopulated area that is very noisy, all
the things it sells are expensive, there are some dirty places, it is full of
garbage, At the entrance of the city they have a river contaminated with
garbage, instead that in the town of Villavieja, it has 7,309 inhabitants,
it is a quiet town, very clean, it has its culture, its ancient architectural
designs, its level of tourism is quite good, with its modern streets,
where you can share pleasant moments with your family and above all
its history is very interesting.

1.4. Watch the video from the blog DESTINATIONLESS TRAVEL, in the
section 22 Amazing things to do in Guatape
https://destinationlesstravel.com/things-to-do-in-guatapecolombia/
answer the questions using Present Perfect and Past Simple and post it
in the forum. Comment on your partners’ answers.

LEARNING TIP: Use the present simple, the Past Simple, the Present
Perfect and comparatives or Superlatives when writing your answers.

QUESTIONS

1. How long have Dan and Bailey been in Guatape?

RTA/: A couple of days.

2. What places have you visited on your trip? Describe three of them.

RTA/: Climb the Panel, San Rafael town, Pablo Escobar's house.

3. What are the best activities that you have recommended to do there?
Because?

RTA/: Walk, Swim, Ride, Ride in a colorful Tuk - Tuk

4. What are the most visited places or tourist attractions in your region?

RTA /: Museum of the last remaining part of the old town, visit the
zocalos, visit the main square

5. What was the most amazing activity you have done on a trip? What
did you do?

RTA/: The most incredible activity was searching.

6. Have you ever been a backpacker? What is your opinion about this
style of travel?

RTA/: No, I have been; It seems to me that it is a pleasant trip, from

the way in which the tourists express it in the pleasure that they had
when it came to having that experience.

7. What is the most unknown food you've tried on a trip?

RTA/: The most unknown food that I have tried is sheep stew.

8. What are the best things that have happened to you on a trip?
Mention two
RTA/: The best things that have happened to me on a trip is that I get
to see places that I had never imagined and that would have existed,
such as Xcaret Park in Mexico and the Río Secreto.

STEP 2. ATTENDANCE TO PRACTICAL WORKSHOP STT

(Students Talking Time)

During the academic process, it is important to participate in practical

workshops. in accordance with it, keep in mind:

i. The tutor will share the schedule of the workshops that will be
programmed.
ii. The invitation will be sent by e-mail, or other communication
channels.
iii. During the practical workshops called STT it is important to
participate actively with your peers and tutor.
iv. Do not forget to turn on the camera during the session and
take a screenshot, which should be posted in the forum.
v. Evidence of participation in the workshops must be supported
in the final document.

LEARNING TIP

• Keep in mind the dates of the workshops programmed by the tutors of

the course.

• Post the evidence of your participation in the Practical Workshops in

the forum and the final document.

OPTIONAL SYNCHRONOUS MOMENT.

As a part of the Pronunciation activity, you will have a synchronous

moment with your tutor and classmates, to put into practice your
Speaking competence, by exchanging information about your unknown
place you pretend to promote. In accordance with the Preparing My
Traveling Guide chart, you sign up to one of the encounters scheduled
by the tutor in the agenda. (Your tutor will share the agenda through
email and in the forum), keep in mind:

i. Remember that not only do you have to attend the session, but
an active participation also required to develop the Speaking
competence and to get the score needed.
ii. The teacher will also give you feedback, make comments and
suggestions, or congratulate participants during the session.
iii. It is very important to schedule your encounter on time, that
way, you won’t have any inconveniences to finish your activity
successfully and get the score needed.
iv. Post your screenshot of meeting with your tutor in the forum.
 PREPARING MY TRAVEL GUIDE

CATEGORY VOCABULARY SENTENCES

Name & That, made, up, more, Cancun is a city in Mexico located on the Yucatan
location of the with, also. peninsula that borders the Caribbean Sea and is
place known for its beaches, numerous tourist centers, and
nightlife. It is made up of 2 distinct areas: the more
traditional downtown area and the Hotel Zone, the
coastal strip with high-rise hotels, nightclubs, shops,
and restaurants. Cancun is also a popular destination
for students during the spring vacation period.

What to do Do, malls, with, water, We are going to know its different tourist places,
tours, even. there are different activities to do in Cancun, Mexico.
You can find different malls with high-end boutiques,
water activities, jungle tours, and even museums.

Travel Tips: Some, many, tips, give, Some of the many tips that I could give to go to this
go, place, know, visit. place is to Relax on the Beaches of Cancun, Visit
Chitzen Itza, Get to know Cancun city, Get to Isla
Mujeres and Isla Contoy by boat, Tour the Hotel
Zone, Visit the Ruins of Tulum, one of the best things
to do in Cancúm, Take a bath in a cenote, Visit the
 Ruins of Cobá.

Superstitions Bad, culture, gave, evil, One of the superstitions is A Black Cat, a classic
salt, was, always, use. among bad luck superstitions. Unlike the Egyptian
culture, the Catholic culture gave the black cat a
negative symbolism: black represents the night, the
incarnation of evil, the devil, and another is Spilling
Salt, salt was always a symbol (let's think about its
traditional use for food preservation) of incorruptibility
and, therefore, a symbol of lasting relationships that
do not “rot”.

When to go Best, time, to, days. The best time to travel to Cancun and avoid rainy
days is between February and May.

Where to stay Prices, area, will, find, The main advantage of sleeping in the downtown is
much, so, save, stay. the prices. In this area you will find much cheaper
hotels than in the hotel zone. So if your goal is to
save, this is the best area to stay in Cancun.

What to eat By. The gastronomic tradition of Quintana Roo is

nourished by panuchos, salbutes, tamales,
empanadas and garnachas.

What to drink Drink, state, made, with, The typical drink of the state is Xtabentún, a liquor
 from, bees, feed. made with fermented honey from bees that feed on
the Xtabentún flower and anise.

Transportation Urban, lines, reputed, Buses in Cancun. In Cancun there are 3 urban bus
most. lines: Autocar, Turicun and Maya Caribe, Taxis. Taxis
in Cancun are reputed to be the most expensive
transportation in the city and Car Rentals.

Language Official, most, who, work. The official language spoken in Cancun is Spanish.
Most Mexicans who work in the tourism industry
speak English.

Currency Peso, this, cash, offices, The currency of Mexico is the peso (MXN). In this
every. country, mainly cash continues to operate. There are
ATMs and exchange offices everywhere.

Tipping Very, as, thank, for, In Mexico, especially in Cancun, it is very common to
liked, from. leave a tip as a thank you for the service provided. If
you are in a restaurant, for example, and you really
liked the attention of the waiter, it is possible to leave
from 10% to 15% against the excellent
responsiveness and courtesy established.
 STEP 3- LET'S TALK ABOUT TRAVELING DESTINATION.

3.1 For the development of this step, it is necessary to make a slide

presentation related to the place you have selected to be promoted in
the video presentation based in the Preparing my traveling guide from
Preparing My Traveling Guide Chart. (Step 2)

Video instructions:

For your speaking presentation via video, please, bear in mind:

● Make a video pretending that you are a tourist promoter.

● During the video recording you must show your face and the slides
you made while you are talking about your destination. Your video must
have a maximum duration of 3 minutes. You can see the following
example: https://youtu.be/ec7bWzxGQyo

● Show your ID at the beginning of the video. Record your video in real-
time showing your face, looking at the camera, and speaking in English.
Make sure you cover the information proposed in the chart in step 2.

● Upload your video to YouTube or Google Drive. Make sure it has public
access, and share the link in the forum.

URL/: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT63iZ-1gHc

STEP 4– SELF ASSESSMENT

In this step, you are going to reflect on your performance in the course
activities. To do this:

4.1 Download the file “Annex 5 – Self-assessment”, located in the

Learning Environment.

4.2 Fill in the form “Self-assessment template”

4.3 Take a screenshot and share it both in the forum and in the final
document.
 SELF-ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
CRITERIA Always Sometimes Rarely Never

I read in detail the activity guides of the course. X

I checked the agenda to be aware of the activity’s dates. X

I checked out the syllabus to understand the course structure X

and methodology.

I followed my learning process through reviewing my grades and X

feedback given by the e-mediator.

I can understand conversations about my personal experience, X

daily life situations and past events.

I can express my opinion on my personal experience, daily life X

situations and past events.

I can identify unknown words according to the context. X

I studied and practiced the course content, using the tools X

provided within the classroom to strengthen the learning
process of the language.
 NOTA: Recuerde que este trabajo consolidado, deberá ser enviado a
través del enlace destinado para tal fin en Evaluation/ Unit 3 - Task 4
– Let’s talk - Evaluation rubric and activity submission.

Allí será verificado por el Software Antiplagio TURNITIN.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES

Arias, Angela. (2021). Objeto Virtual de Aprendizaje. OVI: "900003 -

Looking for a
destination. https://repository.unad.edu.co/handle/10596/44481