ENGLISH · 2019-04-20 · In this unit you will work on the second part of the project called “Filling out a job application form.” ... Lesson 1 Family member and expressions

Unit 2We are from el Salvador

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Objectives: At the end of the unit you will be able to:

Use vocabulary related to family ties, languages and nationalities in both oral and written discourse. Give general information pertaining to age, nationality, number of family members, jobs, occupations and languages.

Express moods and personal qualities to describe characteristics of family members both orally and in written discourse.

UNIT 2

192 english - Seventh Grade

Unit guidelines

Introduction: Hands on!

In this unit you will learn how to express information about your family members and yourself, describe them physically and emotionally, and give their nationality, language, and age. You may also learn more about Salvadoran customs, traditions, values and activities. As an independent learner, it is recommended that you keep track of your own learning progress.

In this unit you will work on the second part of the project called “Filling out a job application form.” The second part of the project focuses more on the sections including work availability, educational background, employment history, and personal references. This project will be beneficial to you because you will be able to fill out a real application form by the end of this unit.

Look at the following URL to print a sample application form and continue with part two of the project:

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobappsamples/a/printableapp.htm

GrammarVocabulary

Pronunciation

ListeningSpeakingReadingWriting

Unit 2

We are fromEl Salvador

Lesson 3

Countries, nationali-ties and languages

Lesson 5

Cardinalnumbers from 100

to 200

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Moods,emotions and

physical descriptions

Lesson 4

Jobs and occupations

Lesson 1

Familymember and expressions

of self identification

Seventh Grade - english 193

Unit Two Lesson 1Getting started!

Glossary:Children: sons and daughters, the plural form of “child”Glad to hear that: to be happy about hearing some news or information.

Achievement indicators I can draw a family tree and write a textual transcription of family

relationships.

Which of the following are names of family members? 1. sister 2. friend 3. brother 4. boy 5. father 6. girl 7. mother

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversation and identify the greetings.

A: Hi. How are your children, Mary? B: Hello, Mark. They are okay. Thank you. How

about yours? A: They’re not bad. B: By the way, how is your mother? A: Oh! She is fine. She is in La Union with her family.B: How many brothers and sisters does your mother

have, Mark?A: She has two brothers and three sisters.

Now practice the conversation by repeating it out loud.

Answer the following questions according to the previous conversation.

1. How are Mary’s children?2. Where is Mark’s mother?3. How are Mark’s children?4. How many brothers and sisters does Mark’s

mother have?

HoW iS your family?

¿Qué es un árbol genealógico?¿Cómo se dicen los miembros de tu familia en Inglés? ¿Cómo se dicen los miembros de la familia de tu esposo o esposa en Inglés?¿Cómo presentas a toda la familia a otros en Inglés?

I can use the correct words to identify family members.

The word “children” refers to all sons and daughters in a family no matter if they are young or old, married or single. The word child is singular and means son or daughter.

Don’t forget!

Activity 1

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Enrich your vocabularyA Family TreeA family tree is a chart representing family relationships in a conventional structure resembling a tree. This structure is normally presented from the top to the bottom. The oldest generations are written at the top and the newer generations are at the bottom.Every member of the family has a direct relationship with other members. Family members represented in a family tree include: grandmother, grandfather, mother, father, son, and daughter.

Look at this example of a basic family tree.

Listen to the following sentences and choose the word that best completes each statement.

Match the family members on the right with their definitions on the left.

1. Maria and Pedro have two__. David and Tomas. 2. David and his __Tomas are both 25 years old, and

they are twins. 3. Pedro and Maria’s __ ,Doris, is 23 years old, and she

has a baby girl.

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Family members Definitions 1 grandmother A a female parent2 grandfather B a male parent3 sister C a male child of the parents4 brother D a female child of the parents5 daughter E a son of the same parents as

another person6 son F a daughter of the same parents as

another person7 father G father of a person who has children8 mother H mother of a person who has children

4. Tomas’s __ , Laura, is 25 years old, and she has a boy.5. Pedro and Maria’s __, Ana, is six months old.6. Their __, Boris, is 10 years old.

sons daughter- in- law granddaughter grandson brother wife

Grandparents

Grandmother Grandfather

Mother/ Wife Father Husband

Son Brother

Father Sister

ChildrenGrandchildren

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Time to readListen to and read the following description of a family. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

Describing the Martinez familyJuan Martinez is married to Alicia. She is his wife and he is her husband. They have a daughter and a son. The son’s name is Horacio and the daughter’s name is Luisa. They live next to Alicia’s parents, Artemio and Rosemary. Artemio is Alicia’s father and Rosemary is her mother. Artemio is Juan’s father-in-law and Rosemary is his mother-in-law. Horacio is Artemio’s grandson, and Luisa is Rosemary’s granddaughter. Alicia has a sister and a brother. Her sister’s name is Maria, and her brother’s name is Francis. Francis has two children, David and Sofia. Sofia is Alicia’s niece, and David is Alicia’s nephew. Alicia is their aunt and Juan is their uncle.

Answer the following questions.

1. Who is Juan in relation to Alicia?2. Who is Alicia in relation to Horacio?3. Who is Rosemary in relation to Luisa?4. Who is Sofia in relation to Alicia?5. Who is Juan in relation to David?6. Who is Artemio in relation to Juan?

Glossary: Mother- in- law and father-in-law: the parents of your spouse. Niece: the daughter of your brother or sister.

Complete the following chart of family relationships by writing the opposite family members. The first has been done for you.

Rearrange the following letters to form words that are family members.

Example: horadgmthner - grandmother1. agdtuehr 2. osn3. rbthoer4. enriachrngdld 5. fathre6. othemr

1 husband wife

2 son

3 mother-in-law

4 uncle

5 niece

6 grandfather

7 sister

8 grandson

9 sister-in-law

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Nephew: the son of your brother or sister. Uncle and aunt: the brother and sister of your parents.

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Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversations carefully and repeat them out loud. Look up any new words in a dictionary.Conversation 1

A: Hi, Lola. How are you today?B: Hi, Sofia. I’m fine thank you. How about you?A: Well, I am great! I am really happy.B: Why? What’s new?A: My older brother will get married this weekend in

Los Angeles.B: Good for your brother. Are you excited to go to

Los Angeles?A: Of course. I leave on Friday evening. I look forward

to meeting my future sister-in-law.B: Will you stay long?A: Yes, and I will look for a part time job over there.B: Have a nice trip!

Glossary:Look forward to: to have a great desire or wish.Stay long: to spend a long time in a place. Will: the action will take place in the future.

Decide whether the following statements are true or false based on the previous conversation.

1. Lola is going to Los Angeles.2. Sofia’s brother will get married. 3. Sofia will work full time. 4. Sofia is leaving on Monday.

Answer the following questions about conversation 2.

1. What is Carlos in relation to Pablo? A. his brother-in-law B. his son-in-law

2. Where does Carlos live? A. He lives in San Salvador. B. He lives in San Francisco.

Conversation 2A: Hello, Luis. B: Hi, Pablo. How are you? A: I’m fine thanks, and you? B: Not bad. Luis, this is my brother-in-law Carlos.

Carlos, this is Luis, my coworker at the World Trade Center.

C: Nice to meet you, Luis. A: Nice meeting you, too. Do you live around here? C: No, I live in San Francisco, but I’m from

Ahuachapan originally. A: What do you do in San Francisco, Carlos?C: I am the general manager of a construction

company.A: Are there any openings in your company? I am

an architect.C: Yes, Luis. You can fill out the job application

form that is online. Be careful in the employment history section. Try to give accurate phone numbers and former positions held...Activity 7

Activity 8

Some application forms ask if you have any family members that work for the company or have worked for the company in the past. You may need to state their name, position, and relation to you.

Hands on! 1F

Live around here: live near this place. Chance: opportunity. Get married: when two people exchange vows in a wedding ceremony. Fill out: to answer the information on a form.

UNIT 2


Enrich your vocabularyGenealogy Genealogy is the study of families and the tracing of their lineages and history. Genealogists use oral traditions, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about a family. Another aspect of genealogy is the description of descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors.

Choose the letter that best answers each question according to the previous article.

1. When was Rosa Elda Martinez born? A. February 7, 1958 B. February 2, 1950 C. February 2, 1951

2. Where was she born? A. Spain B. El Salvador C. Los Angeles

3. How many brothers and sisters did she have? A. eleven B. eight C. ten

4. Where was Rosa’s father from originally? A. Spain B. El Salvador C. Los Angeles

5. In what year did Rosa’s parents marry? A. 1940 B. 1980 C. 1981

6. Rosa’s family migrated to the United States because of __.

A. war B. poverty C. severe unemployment

7. How many children did Miguel and Rosa Martinez have?

A. five B. four C. nine

Glossary: Tracing: to track or to record. Lineage: order of descent. Moved: the past tense of “move” which means to live in another place.

Time to read Listen and read the following article about the genealogy of a family carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

My family rootsRosa Elda Martinez was born on February 2, 1950 in San Salvador, El Salvador. She is the eighth of nine children. Her father, Leonardo Martinez, was originally from Barcelona, Spain, but his family moved to El Salvador around 1935. Rosa’s mother, Felicita Diaz, was the youngest of ten brothers and sisters. Felicita and Leonardo were married in 1940. Rosa’s family went to the United States during the Salvadoran Civil War in 1980. Their family experienced many hardships. Rosa lived in Los Angeles and met her future husband in 1981. Rosa and Miguel Ayala got married in 1982 and are the parents of four children. I am one of those children.

Learning about your roots and knowing about your family lineage and history is important. Have your ancestors made contributions to the present generation? Continue your family heritage with future generations by telling the history of your ancestors.

What for?

Activity 9

Got: the past tense of “get”. Hardship: struggles or difficulties.

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Activity 11

Language in useThe possessive form of nouns is called the genitive caseThe possessive form is used with nouns referring to people, groups of people, countries, and animals. “Belonging to” or “ownership” is one of the relationships it expresses. Add “-’s” (apostrophe + s) to the end of the noun.

Examples:the car of John = John’s carthe room of the girls = the girls’ roomjobs for men = men’s jobs

Read and study the following genitive case table.

Make the possessive form of the nouns given below.

Example: My __ house is in La Palma. (brother)

My brother’s house is in La Palma.

1. My __ shirt is purple. (friend)

2. The __ books are on the TV. (girls)

3. It’s __ birthday on Sunday. (John)

4. Do you have __ newspaper? (today)

5. The __ bags are in the living room. (children)

6. My __ office is next to mine. (boss)

7. Your uncle is your __ brother. (father)

8. Your aunt is your __ sister. (mother)

9. My __ birthdays are next week. (friends)

Complete the following sentences using the words given below.

Rule 1 Rule 2 Rule 3 Rule 4

if the noun is plural and ends in -s, just add an ’

(apostrophe).

Singular nouns can be made possessive simply by adding -'s.

The basic rule is; if the noun is singular and ends in -s add -’s.

for compound subjects, add the -’s to the last element.

Examples:

sisters’ names restaurant’s food James’s sister Juan and Karla’s

girls’ house brother’s name Thomas’s father mary and James’s

bosses’ office sister’s name boss’s office the girl and boy’s

1. My mother’s husband is my __.2. My father’s brother is my __.3. My uncle’s children are my __.4. My father’s sister is my __.5. My mother is my daughter’s __.6. My son and my daughter are my father’s __.7. My sister’s son is my __.8. My brother’s daughter is my __.

cousins father grandmother

nephew uncle grandchildren

niece aunt

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6. I love my brother, but I don’t like Sofia, his __. They’ve been married for three years.

A. wife B. sister C. daughter D. girlfriend

7. My sister has a new __. They have been dating for 2 months.

A. boyfriend B. class C. mother D. girlfriends

8. In the U.S. it’s normal to live with your __ when you are 18, but not when you are 50.

A. sisters B. parents C. children D. brothers

9. My sister met her __ when they were studying in the university and they got married soon after graduating. A. brother

B. stepfather C. husband D. parent

10. My uncle and aunt live in Houston, so I don’t see my __ very often.

A. cousins B. sisters C. grandchildren D. nephews

Activity 12Choose the letter that best completes each sentence.

1. You know Rosa has two children, a son and a __. A. daughter B. girl C. husband D. cousin

2. Alicia’s father and my father are brothers. We’re __. A. parents B. sons C. cousins D. nephews

3. I have two brothers, Mario and Cesar, and a younger __ called Mary.

A. nephew B. son C. girl D. sister

4. My sister has had a baby, so now I’m an __. A. parent B. uncle C. cousin D. grandparent

5. There are three generations in my house. My __, my parents, and myself.

A. nephews B. cousins C. grandparents D. uncles

Conociste las palabras que se utilizan para expresar las diferentes miembros que componen la familia. Además, utilizaste otras palabras para mencionar a los parientes tanto de tu madre como de tu padre y la relación o parentesco que ellos tienen hacia ti. Hiciste tu propio árbol genealógico de forma mental y física, así como de otras personas y encontraste el parentesco de los mismos. Tuviste acceso a conocer y practicar como se estructura la forma posesiva de los sustantivos en Inglés ya sea en forma singular o plural. Finalmente practicaste como preguntar información básica acerca de los parientes y familiares de otras personas en Inglés de forma práctica y sencilla.

Lesson core

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FAMILY TREE

The family tree is very important if you really want to know about your roots and origin. The

lineage of your family offers you the opportunity to learn about your ancestors. Furthermore, you may find out about things they did or incidents that happened to them in the past, which have

contributed positively to your present family. So when you’re really interested in learning about

your past, you should investigate your family tree or ask an expert to find out more information. You may also want to try an online search to

discover more information about your family.

Who are your grandparents?a) Your mother’s sisters.b) Your father’s brother.c) Your father’s parents.d) Your mother’s parents.

Which sentence is correct?a) My friend’ house is big.b) Your sisters’s boyfriends are my best friends.c) Our parents’ families are large.d) Juan’s and Nelson’s brothers study English.

Which of the following is an example that uses the genitive case?a) When’s your birthday? b) What’s up?c) Where’s your sister?d) My sister’s name is Iris.

Which statement is not correct?a) Your mother’s sister is your aunt. b) Your father’s brother is your uncle.c) Your brother’s sister is your cousin.d) Your mother’s husband is your father.

Choose the letter or letters that best answer each question.


Unit Two

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversations and identify the words that describe people physically. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

Conversation 1 A: Hi, Nick. What’s new?B: Hello, Peter. I have some good news.A: What is it, Nick?B: I have a new girlfriend. A: Really? Who is she? What does she look like?B: I have a picture of her. Her name is Gabriela. She

is tall, thin and beautiful.A: Good for you, man.

Achievement indicators I can use descriptive adjectives for mood and physical description

of family members in a given context with no or few grammatical mistakes and accurate pronunciation.

I can describe someone’s mood with respect.

Getting started!

¿Cómo se describen a las personas en Inglés?

¿Cuáles son las diferentes personalidades?

¿Cuáles son los diferentes estados de ánimo?

¿Cómo se describe a uno mismo tanto en lo físico como en lo anímico y en su personalidad?

WHaT doeS your faTHer looK liKe?

Lesson 2

I can correctly incorporate the auxiliary do/does in negative and interrogative statements.

I can read a list of adjectives describing mood with correct pronunciation.

Conversation 2 A: Hello, Gabriela. How are you?B: Hi, Luisa. I’m fine. What about you?A: I’m very happy. Guess what? B: No idea. Tell me, please.A: I have a new boyfriend.B: Oh my God! Who is he? What does he look like?A: Well, his name is Nick. He is short and a little fat

but handsome.B: Congratulations! I know you like that kind of guy.

Use descriptive adjectives to talk about physical characteristics or physical appearances. The question “What does it look like?” is used to ask for a physical description.

Don’t forget!

Which words describe people physically? 1. tall 2. happy 3. fat 4. short 5. angry 6. thin 7. sad 8. beautiful

UNIT 2


Enrich your vocabularyDescriptive adjectives are used to describe physical appearances.Read and study the following adjectives and other words to express physical characteristics.

What does he or she look like?

What do you look like? Try to describe yourself.

I am…I have ….

Describe your mother or your father. Use the adjectives shown above in your descriptions.

My mother is….My mother has…My father is … My father has…

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He is fat. She is thin. He is chubby. She is tall. He is short. He is handsome.

She is beautiful. They are ugly. She has long hair. He has short hair. He has black hair.

He has brown hair. He is bald. He has a mustache. He has a beard.She has blond hair.

UNIT 2


Time to readListen to and read the following passage about the description of a family member carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct verb form provided in parentheses.

1. My mother (has/is) 45 years old. 2. My father (has/is) a big mustache.3. My sister (has/is) good looking.4. My brother (has/is) tall and thin.5. My uncle (has/is) bald.6. My aunt (has/is) black hair.

Decide whether the following statements are true or false according to the passage.

1. Aunt Conchita is my mother’s youngest sister. 2. She is in her early sixties. 3. She lives with her husband. 4. She has thick, black hair. 5. Her face is a little wrinkled. 6. She likes dancing and watching TV. 7. She is an active person. 8. She isn’t extremely generous. 9. She is very tolerant with all people.

Glossary: Hometown: the place where you were born.In her late sixties: almost 70 years old.Bun: put into a tight knot.

My Aunt ConchitaOf all my relatives, I like my Aunt Conchita the best. She is my mother’s oldest sister. She has never married, and she lives alone in a small town near my hometown. She’s in her late sixties, but she’s still quite young in spirit. She has a fair complexion and thick, gray hair which she wears in a bun. She has a kind face that when you meet her, the first thing you notice is her warm, lovely smile. Her face is a little wrinkled now, but I think she is still rather attractive. She is the sort of person you can always go to if you have a problem. She likes reading and gardening, and she goes for long walks over the hills with her dog Blacky. She’s a very active person. She’s either making something or mending something or doing something to help others. She does the shopping for some of the old people in her town. She’s extremely generous but not very tolerant with people who don’t agree with her. I hope that I can be as happy and content as she is when I am her age.

Write an original description of one of your relatives whom you like the best. You can follow the previous reading passage as a model.

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Wrinkled: prominent lines because of the age. Gardening: taking care of the garden. Mending: restoring or fixing things.

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Conversation and moreListen to and read the following conversations carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary. Choose the letter that best answers the questions according

to conversation 1.

1. Is Oscar’s older brother 25 years old? A. yes B. no

2. How old is Oscar’s sister? A. 22 B. 15

3. Who is tall and thin? A. Oscar’s younger brother B. Oscar’s older brother

Choose the letter that best answers the questions about conversation 2.

1. Who is looking for another job? A. Katherine B. Julio

2. Who is looking for a first job? A. Manuel B. Katherine

Glossary:Well-built: muscular.Wavy: kind of curly.Resemble: look a lot like or be similar to.

Conversation 2A: Hi, Manuel. What’s up?B: Hello, Julio. Nothing much. How about you?A: Fine. I want another job. I saw your younger sister

Katherine in the Human Resources department at Telecommunications Around yesterday.

B: Yes, she wants a job. Can you help her?A: Of course. I am the manager’s assistant in the

Human Resources department. Tell her to bring me her updated resume.

B: Hey! Thanks a lot, Julio. She has the application form, but she needs help to fill it out.

A: Tell her not to worry. I will help her with it if she comes to see me in my office.

Conversation 1 A: Can you tell me about your family, Oscar?B: Sure. I have two brothers and one sister.A: How old are they?B: My older brother is 25 and the younger is 22. My

sister is 15 years old.A: Oh. What do they look like?B: Miguel is my older brother. He is short and well-

built. He has short, brown hair. Mauricio is my younger brother. He is tall and

thin. He has long, black hair. Katherine is my sister. She is thin and beautiful. She has wavy, brown hair.

A: You and your brothers and sister look very different. What do your parents look like?

B: My mother is fairly short and a little chubby. She has dark skin and short, black hair.

My father is quite different. He is tall and thin. He has fair skin and wavy, brown hair.

A: You definitely resemble your father.B: What about you, Helen? Tell me about

your family.A: Well, I have…

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Fairly: kind of or more or less.Saw: the past tense form of the verb “see”.Updated: bring up to date or revise.Resume: curriculum vitae.

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Enrich your vocabularyDescriptive adjectives are also used to describe emotions and moods as well as personality traits or characteristics.

1. Read and study the following table of adjectives used to express moods and emotions.

How do you feel?

Choose the best creative name to form adjectives which describe the people.

1. Mr. __ likes meeting people at parties. A. Outgoing B. Ingoing C. Upgoing

2. Mrs. __ will always be relaxed and open to anything. A. upgoing B. outgoing C. easygoing

3. Mr. __ knows he is good at everything. A. Self-confident B. Demanding C. Selfish

4. Miss __ wants to be good, better, the best. A. Energetic B. Aggressive C. Ambitious

5. Miss __ enjoys finding faults with things. A. Fussy B. Critical C. Insincere

6. Mrs. __ is like an unwilling donkey. A. Selfish B. Stubborn C. Unpredictable

7. Mr. __ never lets his wife go anywhere without him.

A. Materialistic B. Possessive C. Selfish

Personality trait Example

outgoing She is outgoing because she likes to try new things.

easygoing He is easygoing; he never shows stress.

stubborn my brother is stubborn because he always wants it his way.

responsible i’m very responsible because i’m always on time.

selfish He is selfish because he never shares with others.

hard-working all Salvadorans are hard-working.

possessive my wife is not possessive; she always gives to others.

self-confident You are self-confident because you belive in yourself.

ambitious my friend is ambitious because she wants to start her own business.

2. Read and study the following table of adjectives used to express personality traits.

What are you like?

Mood or emotion Examplesad you look sad today.

happy i am really happy.angry Why are you angry?shy your sister is very shy.

furious We are furious today. quiet your mother is always quiet.

pleased They are pleased about that.

disappointed She seems to be disappointed.

Activity 8

It is a good idea to express your mood to others so they can understand the way you are at a certain time of the day.

What for?

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Language in use1. To express and ask about physical appearance, use the following questions and statements.

Question word Auxiliary Subject Complement Possible answers

What do

i

look like?

i am short and well-built.you you are tall and fat.

we We have short, black hair.

they They are handsome.

Choose the letter that best answers each question.

1. What is your mother like? A. She’s outgoing. B. She works in a bank.2. What do your brothers look like? A. They are very young and handsome. B. They like to play soccer.3. What does your best friend look like? A. She likes to watch talk shows. B. She is tall, fat, and friendly.

2. To ask about personality traits, use the following questions. You can express short answers about your personality like the following examples.

Question word Auxiliary Subject Complement Possible answers

What does

he

look like?

He is young and handsome.

she She is beautiful.

it it looks very old and small.

Question word Verb “be” Subject Complement Possible answers

What

am i

like?

i am outgoing.

are

you you are easygoing.

we We are very friendly.

they They are polite.

Question word Verb “be” Subject Complement Possible answers

What is

he

like?

He is young and handsome.

she She is beautiful.

it it looks very old and small.

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4. What are you like? A. I really like to eat. B. I’m a responsible person.5. What does your father look like? A. He is an important person. B. He is short and chubby.

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Activity 10Choose the letter that best answers each question.

1. What’s she like? A. She’s tall with long, dark hair. B. She likes playing tennis. C. She’s really friendly.

2. What does she like doing? A. She likes dancing. B. She’s tall and very graceful. C. She’s really talkative.

3. What do you look like? A. I’m friendly with a good sense of humor. B. Playing tennis. C. I’m tall, and blonde with blue eyes.

Listen to and repeat the following questions out loud. Then answer the questions with your own information.

1. What is your mother like?2. What do your brothers look like?3. What are you like?4. What do you look like?

4. What do you like doing? A. I’m quite shy really. B. I’m short with long, black hair. C. Pretty much any sport, really.

5. What does he look like? A. He’s look short, dark hair and brown eyes. B. He is short, dark hair and brown eyes. C. He has short, dark hair and brown eyes.

6. What is he like? A. He likes playing computer games. B. He’s great fun to be around. C. He’s tall, dark and handsome.

Employers ask interested applicants what their availability is. This includes which days of the week they can work, the number of hours they can work, and the day they can start working. These things should be considered before applying for a job.

Hands on! 1G Activity 11

Lesson core

Conociste y practicaste las diferentes formas que se utilizan para preguntar acerca de la descripción física tanto de tus parientes y familiares cercanos como de otras personas que no forman parte de tu familia. Además, tuviste la oportunidad de practicar como se describen los rasgos de la personalidad de tus parientes, familiares y de otras personas en ingles en una forma sencilla, utilizando una variedad de adjetivos calificativos y descriptivos. Finalmente, conociste y practicaste una variedad de palabras que se utilizan para describir el estado anímico de las personas en Inglés.


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FAMILY MEMBERS

For many people, it is difficult to talk about their families, especially if a good relationship does not exist between family members. The majority of people begin by talking about the physical characteristics or appearance of their

brothers, sisters and parents. But when people ask about your family, you may want to express

some basic information about them such as their names, ages, occupations, and some of

their personality traits. To be able to understand your family members better, you should observe

their behaviors and interact with them every day. Once you begin to know every member of your family and their unique personalities, you

can start to know how to treat them better.

Which statement describes a personality trait?a) You are fine. b) Your mother is patient.c) He is 22 years old.d) She is sad.

Which questions are used to ask for physical and personality description?a) What is your mother’s name?b) What do you look like?c) How do you do?d) What is your boyfriend like?

Which word expresses a mood or emotion?a) chubby b) easygoingc) happyd) young

Which statement describes a person physically? a) She is friendly.b) We have black hair.c) They are outgoing.d) I am very shy.



Unit Two

Getting started!

Glossary:Where have you been?: where were you?Resident: a permanent inhabitant.

Achievement indicators I can describe my family members and other people’s nationalities

and languages.

Which of the following are the names of countries? A. Canada B. Canadian C. German D. French E. France F. China G. Chinese

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversations carefully and repeat them out loud. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

Conversation 1 A: Hi, Gloria. How’s everything?B: Hello, Gaby. I’m pretty good. How about you?A: I am okay. Long time no see. Where have

you been?B: In Toronto, Canada with my brother- in-law. A: Your sister Isabel is married to a Canadian, isn’t she?B: No, she isn’t. She is married to a Chinese man, but

he’s a resident of Canada. A: Can he speak Spanish?B: No, he can’t. He only speaks English.

Which are the countries and nationalities mentioned in conversations 1 and 2?

WHere are you from oriGinally?

Lesson 3¿Cómo se dicen las diferentes nacionalidades más comunes en Inglés?¿Cómo se dicen y los diferentes países o lugares de origen en Inglés? ¿Cuáles son lo diferentes idiomas que se más se hablan en la mayoría de los continentes?¿Cómo se escriben los diferentes idiomas, nacionalidades y países más conocidos en Inglés?

I can exchange information about myself and others.

Conversation 2A: Excuse me, Rodrigo. Can you help me? B: Sure. What can I do for you?A: What does “rendezvous” mean? B: Oh! It’s a word from France that means meeting

or reunion.A: Can you speak French, Rodrigo?B: Just a little bit. A: That’s great!

Activity 1

Just a little bit: a few words. Long time no see: I haven’t seen you in a long time.

UNIT 2


Enrich your vocabularyStudy the following table that shows the country, language and nationality of some countries from around the world.

Choose the letter that best answers each statement.

1. He’s from Brazil. He’s __. A. Brazilish B. Brazilian C. Brazilese

2. I’m from Colombia. I can speak __. A. Spanish B. Colombian C. Colombish

Endings Country Language Nationality

one syllablefrance french frenchGreece Greek Greek

ends in ‘-ish’

Britain english British

denmark danish danish

Poland Polish Polish

Spain Spanish Spanish

Turkey Turkish Turkish

ends in ‘-an’

Germany German German

mexico Spanish mexican

the united States english american

ends in ‘-ian’ or ‘-ean’

australia english australian

Brazil Portuguese Brazilian

egypt arabic egyptian

italy italian italian

Hungary Hungarian Hungarian

Korea Korean Korean

russia russian russian

ends in ‘-ese’

China Chinese Chinese

Japan Japanese Japanese

Portugal Portuguese Portuguese

Activity 2

3. We’re from Italy. We’re __. A. Italien B. Italian C. Italiun

4. My friend is from Korea. He can speak __. A. Korish B. Korean C. Koreanese

UNIT 2


Time to read Listen to and read the following article carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

Glossary:Still: at present. Primary school: a school for children.

Choose the letter that best answers each question according to the previous article.

1. Where is Guillermo from? A. Germany B. El Salvador C. Spain D. Canada

2. Where is his wife from? A. New York B. Texas C. Boston D. Italy

3. Where are they now? A. Madrid B. Boston C. Milan D. El Salvador

4. Where is Jenny’s family now? A. USA B. France C. El Salvador D. Germany

Decide whether the statements are true or false according to the previous article.

1. Jenny is Canadian. 2. Guillermo is Spanish. 3. There are many children from different countries

at the school. 4. There are children from Australia at the school. 5. Jenny speaks French. 6. Harold has Salvadoran classmates.

My friend GuillermoMy friend’s name is Guillermo Escobar. Guillermo is from San Salvador, El Salvador. He is Salvadoran. He is married and has two children. His wife Jenny is American. She is from Texas in the United States. Her family is still in Texas, but she now works and lives with Guillermo in Milan, Italy. They speak English, Spanish, German and Italian! Their children are students in an international primary school. They go to school with other children from all over the world. Abigail, their daughter, has friends from France, Germany, Australia and Portugal. Harold, their son, goes to school with students from South Africa, China, Spain and Canada. Of course, there are many children from Italy. Can you imagine? French, German, Portuguese, Australian, South African, American, Italian, Spanish and Canadian children all learning together in Italy!

Activity 4

Activity 3Answer the following questions with your own information.

1. Where is your father originally from?2. Where is your mother originally from? 3. Where is your grandfather originally from?4. Where is your grandmother originally from?5. Where are you originally from?

Activity 5

UNIT 2


Conversation 1A: Margarita! How are you?B: Rocio? Rocio! Oh, hello. I’m fine thanks. And you?A: I am on vacation in El Salvador with my husband.B: Are you married? Where do you live?A: I live in New York. I married to an American. B: What about your mother Mariana? A: Well, she is doing well. She is in Australia with

my uncle.B: That’s nice. A: How about you, Margarita? What’s new?B: Nothing much. I’m married and I have two

children, but they’re with their father now.A: Where are they?B: They are in Quebec, Canada.A: Are they on vacation over there?B: Yes, they will spend four months there.A: I know people in Quebec speak English and French.B: That’s right. My children are learning both languages. A: Oh Margarita, it was pleasure to hear from you

again. Take care. B: You, too. Bye.

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversations carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.


1. Where is Rocio’s husband from?2. Where is Margarita’s mother now?3. Where is Margarita’s husband?4. Are Margarita’s children learning French and

English in Canada?


1. What’s the man’s nationality?2. Where is San Vicente?

Conversation 2A: Excuse me, sir. Can you help me, please?B: Yes, sir. How can I help you?A: I don’t know what “nationality” means and I need

to complete this form.B: Let me see. Where are you from?A: I am from San Vicente.B: Where is San Vicente?A: It’s in El Salvador. B: Then your nationality is Salvadoran.A: Oh! I see now. Thanks a lot.B: You’re welcome.

Glossary:Quebec: a place in Canada.Spend: to stay in a place for a short time.

Both: two people or things.

Activity 6

Remember that every person has a nationality and speaks a native language depending on the country they live in or where they have grown up.

What for?

Activity 7

UNIT 2


Enrich your vocabularyContinents A continent is one of the world’s main continuous pieces of land. The word continent comes from the Latin “terra continens”, meaning “continuous land”. How many continents are there? Unfortunately, even the experts cannot agree on how to distinguish the continents:

7 Continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, South America

6 Continents: Africa, Antarctica, Eurasia, North America, Australia, South America

6 Continents: Africa, America, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, Australia

5 Continents: Africa, America, Antarctica, Eurasia, Australia

4 Continents: Afro-Eurasia, America, Antarctica, Australia

Choose the letter that best answers the following statements.

1. Jim is from Berlin. His nationality is __. A. Germany B. German C. Dutch

2. Carlos is from New York. His nationality is __. A. Mexican B. American C. Canadian

3. Sarah is from London. Her nationality is __. A. British B. Irish C. Scottish

4. Michelle is from Paris. Her nationality is __. A. France B. French C. English

5. David is from Madrid. His nationality is __. A. French B. Italian C. Spanish

6. Nikole is from Sydney. Her nationality is __. A. British B. Australian C. Austrian

Glossary:Hold on for a second: wait. At hand: nearby or in your hand.

Continent Adjective Person

africa african an africanantarctica antarctic -

asia asian an asianeurope european a europeannorth

americanorth

american a north american

australia australian an australianSouth

americaSouth

american a South american

America Africa

Europe

Australia

Asia

Activity 8

This chart lists what is probably the most widely-accepted number of continents (7), and shows the corresponding adjective and the noun used for a person from each continent:

UNIT 2


Language in useWhere do you come from? and Where are you from? are both questions that ask about the origin of a person. If you ask these questions to someone who is not from your country, he might answer with the name of his country. If you ask these questions to someone from El Salvador, he might answer with the name of his hometown. But Where do you come from? is also a way to ask about the last place you were in. The answer can be a city, a building, a park or any other place. Where are you from? always means the place you were born.

To ask for someone’s country of origin, you can use the following question forms:

Answer the following questions about famous people.

1. Where is Madonna from?2. Where is Diego Maradona from?3. Where is Ronaldo from?4. Where is Pele from?5. Where is Elvis Presley from?

Question word Verb Complement Possible answers

Where are

you from? i am from Portugal.

they from? They are from Cuba.

we from? We are from el Salvador.

Where is

she from? She’s from the united States.

he from He is from france.

it from? it’s from China.

Verb Subject Nationality Yes / No answers

areyou Korean? yes, i am Korean.

they Japanese? no, they aren’t Japanese.

isshe Chinese? yes, she is Chinese. he Chilean? no, he isn’t Chilean.

Question word Verb Complement Possible

answers

What is

your nationality? it’s Salvadoran.

miguel’s nationality? it’s american.

their nationality? it’s french.

Activity 9

Application forms ask for your educational background. You should list the schools and universities that you have attended, your major, degrees or diplomas obtained, and your graduation dates.

Hands on! 1H

To ask for someone’s nationality, you can use the following question forms:

To know people’s nationality you can use the questions “Where are you from originally?” and “Where do you come from?”

Don’t forget!

UNIT 2


Conociste varios nombres de países, nacionalidades e idiomas que se hablan en esos mismos países. Además, leíste algunas lecturas acerca de diferentes personas que hablaron de sus familias dentro y fuera de El Salvador. Practicaste como se escriben los diferentes continentes del mundo y preguntaste la procedencia u origen de las personas en Inglés. También, conociste varias formas de responder la nacionalidad y procedencia de tus amigos y otras personas que te rodean. Finalmente, practicaste como pronunciar diferentes nacionalidades, países e idiomas en Inglés

Lesson core

Activity 11

UNIT 2

Choose the letter that best answers the following statements.

Answer the following questions with your own information.

1. What is your nationality?2. What’s your mother’s nationality?3. Is your family from San Salvador?

1. People from Canada are called __ . A. Canuks B. Canadians C. Canadites

2. People from India are __ . A. Indies B. Hindus C. Indians

3. He’s from Germany. He is __ . A. German B. Germany C. Dutch

4. She lives in Argentina. She speaks __ . A. Argentinian B. Spanish C. Portuguese

5. She lives in Argentina. She is __ . A. Argentinian B. Argentese C. Argentonian

6. People in Israel are __ . A. Jewish B. Israeli C. Hebrew

7. People from Israel speak __ . A. Jewish B. Israeli C. Hebrew

8. People in Hong Kong speak English and __ . A. Hangul B. Cantonese C. Mandarin

9. People from Ireland are __ . A. Irish B. English C. Irelandish

Activity 10


Self evaluation

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UNIT 2

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2 4

SPEAKING ENGLISH

In today’s world, it is important to know how to speak a foreign language, especially English. Many doors can be opened by speaking the English language properly. That is, several opportunities for work and study may be

presented to you. If you want to get a good job in a local business or an international company,

you should speak two languages fluently. If you want to study abroad, many scholarships are given if you speak English. Therefore, it is important and necessary to study and practice another language while you have the chance to

do it.

Which is a nationality?a) France b) Spainc) Chinesed) Canada

Which is a continent?a) Germany b) Canadac) Europed) China

Which are the questions used to ask for nationality?a) Where do you live? b) Where are you from?c) Are you in Mexico?d) What’s her nationality?

Which is a language?a) Canadian b) Salvadoran c) Spanishd) American



Unit Two

Getting started!

Achievement indicators I can correctly incorporate the auxiliary do/does in negative and

interrogative statements.

Glossary: Job interview: a conversation for a new job. Human Resource Manager: the administrator of the personnel department.

Which of the following are jobs? 1. doctor 2. work 3. police officer 4. France 5. carpenter 6. study 7. teacher

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversation and identify the occupations. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Good evening. My name is Danilo White.B: Good evening, Mr. White. I am Robert Smith.A: Nice to meet you, Mr. Smith. I am here for the job

interview.B: Nice meeting you, too. I am the Human Resources

Manager of this company. Sit down, please. I want to ask you some questions… What’s your occupation, Mr. White?

A: I am a certified accountant. B: And do you work now?A: Yes, I work at Global Account Company in

San Salvador.B: What are your responsibilities?A: I’m in charge of the accounting department…

Answer the following questions according to the previous conversation.

1. What’s Mr. White’s occupation?2. What is Mr. Smith’s occupation?3. Where does Mr. White work?

¿Cómo se nombran las ocupaciones y lugares y trabajos en Inglés?

¿Cómo pregunta por la ocupación de las personas se en Inglés?

¿De qué forma se expresan las responsabilidades o actividades diarias en el trabajo en Inglés?

¿Cómo se llena un formulario en la parte relacionada a historial y experiencia laboral en Inglés?

WHaT do you do for a livinG?

Lesson 4

I can practice jobs and occupations in context.

Activity 1

To ask someone’s occupation you can use “What’s your occupation?” “What do you do?” or “What’s your job?”

Don’t forget!

Certified: authorized. In charge: to supervise.

UNIT 2


Enrich your vocabularyWhat’s an occupation?An occupation is a specific type of job that a person may do in order to make a living. This may be found in a number of different types of fields or industries. Listen to and repeat each occupation.

What do they do?

Match the occupations with their duties to make complete sentences.

Occupations Duties1 A police officer A constructs houses.2 an actor B takes care of gardens.3 a carpenter C counts money.4 a doctor D makes clothes for people.5 a tailor E takes care of sick people.6 an accountant F makes things from wood.7 a gardener G acts out plays in a theater.8 a builder H captures criminals.

He’s an accountant. He’s a carpenter. She’s a doctor. They are fire fighters. She’s a gardener.

He’s a lawyer. She’s a nurse. He’s a manager. He’s a brick mason. He’s a plumber.

She’s a police officer. She’s a secretary. He’s a security guard. He’s a teacher. He’s a waiter, and she’s a waitress.

Activity 2

UNIT 2


Time to readListen to and read the following text about how to complete a job application. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

Glossary: Applying for: submitting an application. Facts: information or data.Take notes: to write.

Decide whether the statements are true or false according to the text.

1. First write down your education.2. Begin your application form with

your references. 3. Begin with your first job and finish with the last. 4. Include languages spoken and computer skills. 5. Finish your application with references.

Read the following statements and order them from 1 to 5 according to the previous article.

__ References__ Personal Information__ Position/Availability__ Employment History__ Education

There are different ways to fill out an application form in English. Here is one form:

1. First, begin by writing your personal information: full name, address, telephone number, fax and email, which are at the beginning of the application.

2. Second, write down the position you are applying for as well as your availability - full time or part time.

3. Third, summarize your education, including important facts (degree type, specific courses studied) that are applicable to the job you are applying for.

4. Take notes on your education. Include degree or certificates, major or course emphasis, school names and courses.

5. Include other relevant information such as languages spoken, computer knowledge, etc.

6. After that, continue with your employment history: First, take notes on your work experience, full time and part time. Write down your responsibilities, job titles and company information.

7. Complete the “work experience” section with your most recent job and finish with your first job. Include: the company’s details and your responsibilities.

8. Last, finish filling out your application form by writing your references: people who know you and can give information about you.

Activity 3

Activity 4

Another important part of a job application form is the employment history. This section includes names, addresses and phone numbers of previous employers; supervisors’ names; dates of employment; salary earned; and your reasons for leaving.

Hands on! 1I

Degree: certification.Knowledge: understanding or comprehension.Address: exact place where you live.

UNIT 2


Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversations carefully and practice them out loud. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

Conversation 2A: Hello, Daniela.B: Hey. What’s new, John?A: So far so good! And you? B: I’m fine, thanks. A: What about your application form?B: Oh. I have it here. Can you take a look at it, please? A: No problem! Let’s see.B: Is it correct, John? A: Basically it’s correct, but it has a few

spelling mistakes.B: Can you correct them, please?A: Yes. Give me a few minutes. B: Thank you very much.

Choose the letter that best answers the questions based on conversation 1.

1. What does personal information include? A. your name and telephone number B. your personal references

2. What does employment history mean? A. your present and previous jobs B. your studies and degrees


1. Is Daniela’s application form correct?2. What kind of mistakes does it have?

Glossary:Take a look at: to examine.Mistakes: errors or faults.

Conversation 1A: Hi, John. B: Hello, Daniela. What’s new?A: Can I ask you something?B: Yes, of course. What is it?A: Do you know how to fill out a job application form

in English. B: Yes, I do. First, you should begin with your

personal information- your age, full name, address and telephone number. Second, you should mention the position you are applying for and your availability.

A: Let me write it down. First, personal information and second the position.

B: Next, you should include information about your education- degrees, diplomas, trainings and so forth. Then, continue with your employment history- from your present job to your first job.

A: Hold on, John! Next, information about my education and then my employment history. Then what?

B: Finally, you should write your references- people who know you that can give information about you.

A: Thank you so much for your help, John. B: You’re welcome.

Activity 5

Activity 6

UNIT 2


Time to readRead the following job application. Use a dictionary to look up any new vocabulary.

Position you are applying for Days available Hours available___________________ _______________ ______________

Last Name First Middle _______________________________

Street address Phone number____________________________________________ ____________

Name and address of school- Degree/ Diploma Graduation date_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Present or most recent position Employer_____________________ ________________

Address______________________________________________

Supervisor Phone number E mail_________________ ____________ __________________

Position title Date_________________ __________________

Responsabilities Salary____________________ _____________

Previous position Employer__________________ _________________

Supervisor Phone number Email_______________ __________ _____________

Salary Reason for leaving______________ ______________________

May we contact your present employer: ___

Please give the name, address, and telephone number of a reference not related to you__________________________________________________________________

Signature_____________________ Date_______________

Accountant Assistant From Monday to Saturday From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Castillo Miguel Angel

Los Heroes Boulevard, Number 2345, San Salvador, El Salvador (503) 2445- 5847

Centro Escolar Las Nubes, San Salvador, El Salvador. High school diploma, 2001. Ninth grade certificate, 1999.

Accountant Assistant Global Account

Boulevard Los Proceres, Number 2367, San Salvador, El Salvador.

John White 2256- 5876 johnwhite@ gmail.com

Accounting Manager February 2008 to present

Accounting reports and payments $250.00/ month

Accountant Assistant Accounting Park

William Skims 2265- 3216 [email protected]

$200.00/ month Move to another department

Rafael Polls. Main Street, Colonia San Jacinto, Number 45. Phone number: 2223- 8731.

Yes

JOB APPLICATION

UNIT 2


Language in useThe auxiliary “do/does” is used in the simple present tense to form negatives and questions.

1. Forming a negativeNegatives in the simple present tense are formed by adding “don’t” or “doesn’t” before the simple form of the verb. Study the table below.

Change each sentence into a Yes/No question.

1. He plays on a soccer team.2. We work in a hospital.3. They live in Canada.4. He teaches English.5. She drinks coffee every day.6. You study in your house.7. It costs $50.00.

Subject Auxiliary Auxiliary in negative sentences

i don't i don't work.you don't you don't work.

he doesn't He doesn't work.

she doesn't She doesn't work.it doesn't it doesn't work.

we don't We don't work.they don't They don't work.

2. Forming a Yes/No question

3. Forming a Wh- word question

Auxiliary Subject Verb Auxiliary in answers

do i work? yes, you do.do you work? no, i don't.

does he work? yes, he does.

does she work? no, she doesn't.does it work? yes, it does. do we work? yes, we do. do they work? no, they don't.

Question words

Auxiliary do/does Complement Possible answers

What do i do? you work every day. Where do you work? i work in a bank.

How does he work? He works very hard.

Which does she like? She likes the red car.How much does it cost? it costs $ 90.00.

When do we work? We work on Saturday. Why do they work? Because they need money.

Activity 8

To express present action in the negative form, use the auxiliary “don’t” or “doesn’t” depending on the subject.

What for?

Activity 7Answer the following questions according to the previous job application form.

1. What position is he applying for?

2. Where does he work now?

3. What’s Miguel’s address?

UNIT 2


Activity 9Write the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete the paragraph.

Elizabeth and I (1. work) in the same bank, but we’re completely different. She (2. like) coffee, but I(3.not like) coffee. She (4. wash) her car every weekend, but I never (5. clean) mine. She (6. not smile) at work, but I (7. laugh) all the time. I (8. complain) about the boss all the time, but Mary (9. think) the boss is a nice person. When I (10. finish) work, I like to go out with my friends, but Elizabeth (11. study) at night school. The boss (12. think) Elizabeth is wonderful, but she (13. drive) me crazy!

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of words given in parentheses.

1. I __ (not work) eight hours a day.2. Who __ you __ (talk) to?3. I __ (not work) very well.4. What will you do if I __ (come) late?5. My best friend __ (like) coffee for breakfast.6. What __ Pam usually __(have) for dinner?7. What __ Susana __ (do) ? She’s a student.8. My family __ (go) to church once a week.9. My wife and I __ (not go) to the beach in the winter.10. The children __ (leave) at 8:30 every morning of

the week.11. In the north, the seasons __ (change) four times a year.12. My parents __ (come) to visit once or twice a year.13. The weather __ (get) very cold in El Pital in the winter.14. I __ (not know) how to fill out an application form.

Activity 10

Lesson core

Conociste las ocupaciones más comunes en Inglés las cuales utilizaste para describir o expresar lo que tus familiares, amigos o conocidos hacen para ganarse la vida en forma honrada. Leíste acerca de las responsabilidades de varias ocupaciones en El Salvador. Además, tuviste acceso a ver y conocer como se llena una solicitud de empleo la cual te servirá como base o ejemplo práctico para terminar tu primer proyecto de este grado. Finalmente, estudiaste y practicaste como hacer oraciones negativas, afirmativas e interrogativas en tiempo presente con el auxiliar “Do/Does”.


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FORMS IN ENGLISH

Before looking for a job, it is necessary to know how to fill out a job application form in English. You should know about the kind of information to include in each section of the application and what kind of data you should not include. It is a good idea to include that you can speak English

and have some computer skills in order to have a better chance of getting the job. By properly filling

out an application form in English, you will have more opportunities for a better job and salary.

Which is a negative sentence?a) He plays soccer. b) We don’t speak Spanish.c) I work in an office.d) She studies English.

Which of the following is an information question using the auxiliary “do”?a) What is that? b) Where do you work? c) What languages can you speak?d) Where is the application form?

Which are two sections of a job application form?a) Educationb) Your previous jobsc) Employment historyd) Languages you know

Which are occupations?a) manager b) application formc) mechanicd) fill out



Unit Two

Getting started!

Glossary: Know: to be familiar with something.Independence: freedom or liberty.

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the number “115”? 1. one hundred fifty 3. one hundred five2. one hundred fifteen 4. one hundred fifty- five

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversation carefully and identify the commands. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hey, Ricardo. Do you know when El Salvador gained its independence?

B: Yes, it was more than 187 years ago. A: And do you know when El Salvador signed the

Peace Accords?B: No, I don’t. When was that?A: It was more than 15 years ago. B: By the way, how old are you, Marcos? A: I am 25 years old. What about you?B: I’m 22 years old. Why do you ask questions about

the past?A: Because I’m interested in Salvadoran history.

Choose the letter that best answers the questions based on the previous conversation.

1. When did El Salvador gain its independence? A. More than 15 years ago. B. More than 187 years ago.

2. How old is Ricardo? A. He is 22 years old. B. He is 25 years old.

3. How old is Marcos? A. He is 25 years old. B. He is 22 years old.

Achievement indicators

¿Cómo se pregunta por las edades de las personas en Inglés?¿Cómo se responde las edades de las personas en Inglés?¿Cómo dicen los números del 100 al 200 en Inglés? ¿Cómo se utiliza la forma del pasado del verbo ser o estar en Inglés?

HoW old are you?

Lesson 5

I can ask for and tell family members’ ages.

Activity 1

Was: the past tense of “is”. Ago: before or previously.

I can exchange information about myself and others using accurate vocabulary and pronunciation.

UNIT 2


Enrich your vocabularyThe table below includes a list of cardinal numbers from 100 to 200. These numbers are used to express years, age, amounts of money, and phone numbers among other things. Pay attention to their pronunciation and spelling.

Listen to and repeat each number out loud.

Listen carefully to the following cardinal numbers and choose the one you hear.

1. 103 / 1002. 115 / 1503. 123 / 1204. 145 / 1605. 189 / 1996. 220 / 200

Write the following numbers in words.

1. 121 2. 135 3. 146 4. 189 5. 194 6. 199 7. 177

Listen carefully and repeat the following pairs of numbers.

100 one hundred 110 one hundred ten

101 one hundred one 120 one hundred twenty102 one hundred two 130 one hundred thirty

103 one hundred three 140 one hundred forty

104 one hundred four 150 one hundred fifty105 one hundred five 160 one hundred sixty

106 one hundred six 170 one hundred seventy

107 one hundred seven 180 one hundred eighty

108 one hundred eight 190 one hundred ninety

109 one hundred nine 200 two hundred

one hundred thirteen one hundred thirty

one hundred fourteen one hundred forty one hundred fifteen one hundred fifty

one hundred sixteen one hundred sixty

one hundred seventeen one hundred seventy

one hundred eighteen one hundred eighty

one hundred nineteen one hundred ninety

Activity 3

Activity 4

Activity 2

What for?

Cardinal numbers are used to write check quantities and numbers such as: the bank account number, the check number, the dollar amount in words, and numbers and dates. Even if you want to cash a check, you have to write your ID number on the back of the check.

UNIT 2


Time to readRead the following timeline from a BBC news report. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

El Salvador: A chronology of key events 1524 - Spanish adventurer Pedro de Alvarado

conquers El Salvador. 1540 - Indigenous resistance finally crushed and El

Salvador becomes a Spanish colony. 1821 - El Salvador gains independence from Spain.

Conflict over the territory’s incorporation into the Mexican Empire under Creole General Agustin de Iturbide.

1823 - El Salvador becomes part of the United Provinces of Central America, which also includes Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Independence 1840 - El Salvador becomes fully independent

following the dissolution of the United Provinces of Central America.

1859-63 - President Gerardo Barrios introduces coffee growing.

Special events and natural disasters 1970 - National soccer team classifies and

participates in the FIFA World Cup for the first time.

1982 - National soccer team qualifies and classifies for the FIFA World Cup.

1998 - Hurricane Mitch strikes Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador. Many houses are destroyed.

2001 - In January and February two massive earthquakes kill 1,200 people and render another one million homeless.

2001 - The U.S. dollar currency is introduced to El Salvador and all Salvadorans begin using dollars all over the country.

2003 - In December El Salvador - along with Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala - agrees on a free-trade agreement with the U.S. It is called the Central American Free Trade Agreement (or TLC in Spanish).

The government ratifies the pact in December 2004.

2005 - In October thousands flee as the Ilamatepec Volcano, also known as the Santa Ana Volcano, erupts. Days later scores of people are killed as Tropical Storm Stan sweeps through El Salvador.

Choose the letter that best answers the questions according to the previous timeline.

1. When did Pedro de Alvarado conquer El Salvador? A. more than 200 hundred years ago B. less than 200 hundred years ago

2. When did El Salvador gain its independence? A. more than 187 years ago B. less than 187 years ago

3. When was coffee growing introduced? A. more than 40 years ago B. less than 40 years ago

4. When did the Salvadoran national soccer team qualify to play in the World Cup for the first time?

A. more than 50 years ago B. less than 50 years ago

5. When did Hurricane Mitch strike El Salvador? A. more than 30 years ago B. less than 30 years ago

Activity 5

UNIT 2


Choose the letter that best answers the questions based on the previous conversation.

1. What is the woman’s name? A. Julia B. Juana C. Josefa

2. Where is the woman from originally? A. El Salvador B. the United States C. Guatemala

3. About how old was the man when he moved away from San Miguel?

A. 7 years old B. 10 years old C. 12 years old

4. What is the man studying? A. Mathematics B. Languages C. History

5. What is the woman’s job? A. Accountant B. Secretary C. Receptionist

Glossary: Moved: the past tense of “move” which means a change of residence. Met: the past tense of “meet”.

The final part of the application form usually asks for personal references. Be prepared to write the name, relationship, address, and phone number of three people that know you well and can recommend you for the job.

Hands on! 1J

Spent: the past tense of “spend”. So far: up to now.

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversation carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hi. I don’t think we’ve met. My name’s Rolando.B: Hi, Rolando. Nice to meet you. My name is Juana,

but everybody calls me Jenny.A: Nice to meet you, Jenny. So, where are you from? B: Well, originally I’m from El Salvador, but my

family moved to Canada when I was about eight years old. My parents now live in Guatemala. That’s where they first met. How about you, Rolando?

A: I am from Chinameca, San Miguel. My family lived there until I was twelve. But we moved a lot because my father worked for an international construction company.

B: Oh yeah? Where are some of the places you lived?A: Mostly we lived in South America. We spent a

total of ten years in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Three years ago we returned to El Salvador.

B: Wow! You know many places. What do you do now, Rolando?

A: I’m a student at the national university. B: Oh really? What do you study?A: Modern languages. How about you, Jenny? What

do you do?B: Well, I work as a secretary for World Computers in

downtown San Salvador.A: No kidding! My younger brother works there, too.

Activity 6

UNIT 2


Enrich your vocabulary You can use cardinal numbers when writing personal checks. To write or cash a check, you have to be cautious and carefully observe that all the information is filled out correctly. Study the following sample check and learn what each line of the check is used for by reading the instructions below.

Now complete the sample check by the following the above instructions carefully or by providing your own information.

Line A shows the account holder’s name. on this sample check, John Smith is the account holder or owner.

Line B is used for the payee's name. if you are writing a check to the electric company, then the electric company is the payee.

Line C shows the name of the bank. on this sample check, the bank’s name is Bank of the World, located in los angeles, California.

Line D is the memo line. on this line, a person can write a note or an account number of a bill to be paid.

Line E is the international bank number. This number is written on deposit slips.

Line F is used for the date of the check. it’s important to write the date when writing a check: december 19, 2010.

Line G is for writing the dollar amount in words. For example, “One hundred ninety-five dollars and 89/100.”

Line H is for the signature of the account holder. on this sample check, only John Smith may sign the check.Line I is the bank account number. on this sample check, the account number is 123-198-188.Line J is the check number. on this sample check, the check number is 0131.Line K is for writing the dollar amount in numbers. for example, “$195.89”

Activity 7

John Smith 0125-00158-152-85Main Street, Apt 154

Los Angeles, California 102-125

BANK OF THE WORLD

BANK OF THE WORLD

BANK OF THE WORLD

BANK OF THE WORLDBANK OF THE WORLD BANK OF THE WORLD

Pay to the order of: _______________ ___________________ $ _________________________________________________________ DOLLARS

DATE: __________

For ___________ _______________ _________ _______________

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UNIT 2


Language in usePast tense forms of the verb “be”

1. To make affirmative and negative statements, study the following table:

Read the statements and choose the correct form of the verb “be”.

2. To make and answer Yes/No questions, study the following table:

3. To make and answer Wh- word questions, study the following table:

Subject pronouns “Be” Verb in an affirmative sentence Verb in a negative sentence

i was i was an engineer. i wasn’t an engineer.

he was He was a manager. He wasn’t a manager.

it was it was a new PC. it wasn’t a new PC.

we were We were colleagues. We weren’t colleagues.

they were They were supervisors. They weren’t supervisors.

Verb in a Yes/No question Affirmative answer Negative answer

Was i an engineer? yes, you were. no, you weren´t.

Were you a technician? yes, i was. no, i was not.

Was she a secretary? yes, she was. no, she was not.

Were we colleagues? yes, we were. no we were not.

Were they supervisors? yes, they were. no, they weren´t.

Question word “Be” Subject Complement Possible answers

When were you born? i was born in december.

Where were they yesterday? They were at work.

Why was she in the office? Because she was working.

What was it? it was the email.

Who was with you? my boss was with me.

1. She is thirty now, so last year she __ twenty-nine. A. was B. were

2. __ it a good action movie? A. was B. were

3. I got married when I __ thirty-two. A. Was

B. Were

4. It was a great day, but we __ so tired. A. was

B. were

5. I didn’t buy those tennis shoes because they __ too expensive.

A. was B. were

6. When I __ a child, we lived in Costa Rica. A. was

B. were

7. Where __ you yesterday afternoon? A. was

B. were

8. Why __ he so angry? A. was

B. were

Activity 8

UNIT 2


Activity 9Match the questions to the corresponding answers.

Listen carefully to the following questions, and then answer them with your own information.

1. What number is between one hundred sixteen and one hundred eighteen?

2. Where were you born?3. What number is before two hundred?4. Who was El Salvador’s president 10 years ago?5. Were you a good student in the 6th grade?6. Where was your mother born?7. Which number is after one hundred twenty-nine?8. Who was in your house last night?9. How much is seventy dollars plus (+)

eighty -five dollars?10. How old is your grandmother? 11. How many years ago did El Salvador gain

its independence?12. Was your grandfather born one hundred one years ago?

Match the numbers to their written form.

1 112 A one hundred and twelve

2 115 B one hundred and seventeen3 113 C one hundred and fourteen

4 117 D one hundred and sixteen

5 119 E one hundred and thirteen

6 116 F one hundred and eleven

7 111 G one hundred and fifteen

8 118 H one hundred and eighteen

9 114 I one hundred and nineteen

1 Were you at home yesterday? A no, it wasn’t. The

music was pretty bad.

2 Was ryan in class yesterday? B yes, she was. We were

both there.

3 Was the concert good? C yes, it was. matt

damon is a great actor.

4 Was the movie interesting? D no, i wasn’t. i was at

a concert.

5 Was Susan at the library? E no, he wasn’t. He

was sick.

Activity 11

Activity 10

Lesson core

Conociste como se escriben y pronuncian los números ordinales del cien al doscientos. Asimismo, preguntaste la edad de las demás personas que te rodean y dijiste cual era tu edad y de tus familiares en Inglés. Además, viste como se llena una solicitud de trabajo o empleo en Inglés, así como llenar o leer un cheque en forma correcta. Finalmente tuviste la oportunidad de conocer y practicar como se utiliza la forma del pasado del verbo ¨be¨ en oraciones afirmativas, negativas e interrogativas para preguntar y responder acerca de aspectos del pasado relacionados al país y de tu vida.


Self evaluation

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INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES

Answers:

UNIT 2

Keep in mind that if you want to work for an international company, either inside or outside of El Salvador, you will need to follow several steps in applying for a job. You will need to fill out a job application form (in Spanish or

English), arrange a job interview, and hand in your resume. This is the standard set of rules

for applying for a job in any country in the world. Once you master these skills, you can look for

work anywhere!

4. d

Which of the following is a Yes/No question in the past tense?a) Are you in your office? b) Where were you?c) Are you the new secretary?d) Was she your best friend?

Which questions are used to ask someone’s age?a) How are you? b) How old are you?c) Where were you born?d) When were you born?

Which is the correct spelling for the number 160?a) one hundred sixteen b) one hundred sixty- onec) one hundred sixtyd) one hundred and sixteen

Which of the following is a negative statement in the past tense?a) I was in the office. b) Was she in her office this morning?c) They weren’t in the meeting. d) We aren’t workmates.





Hands on!

Purpose

With this project you will be able to improve your English skills on how to fill out specific sections of a common job application form such as personal information and employment history.

Theory and practice

The different phases of the unit 1 and 2 project (from Hands on!1F to Hands on!1I) gave you ideas on how to understand technical concepts which are included in any application form.

With these different project phases you should have kept track of key elements and concepts to have a mental picture of what application sections could look like.

Development

You should have noticed that when answering the content from different activities, you were gaining the basic knowledge to fill out the personal information section of any form.

Remember to take a look again at the activities which gave you some good practice about how to fill out specific application form sections.

The activities provided you with some good background, and with this you will be able to complete your project efficiently.

Wrap up

To complete the project, fill out the sections of the job application form which you printed off at the beginning of unit 1. Save this application form, complete with your information, as it will help you on future projects.

“Filling out a job application form” part 2


Resources

For use of a bilingual dictionary:

http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-spanish/

For more about family:

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/vocabulary/family

For more on family trees:

http://www.ancestry.com/

For physical description and personality:

http://www.personalitypage.com/high-level.htmlhttp://www.miguelmllop.com/practice/puzzles/physicaldescription.htm

For practicing countries, nationalities, and languages:

http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/world-countries-nationality.htmhttp://www.audioenglish.net/english-learning/basic_countries_nationalities_pronunciation1.htm

For jobs and occupations:

http://www.eslflashcards.com/preview.php?id=46http://www.zoomjobs.com/site.pages/pro-occupations.html

For practicing cardinal numbers:

http://www.studyenglishtoday.net/cardinal-numbers.html

For the full BBC news report:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1220818.stm

For more information contained in the “Language in use” sections of each lesson, take a look at the following English grammar books:

Basic Grammar Use by Cambridge University Press Fundamentals of English Grammar by Longman

ENGLISH · 2019-04-20 · In this unit you will work on the second part of the project called “Filling out a job application form.” ... Lesson 1 Family member and expressions

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