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Introducción

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Personal questions
Lo que está entre paréntesis es
optativo. Se puede omitir.
Model Question Possible answer

1. Name What’s your name? (My name is) Carolina.

(Nombre)
2. Nickname Do you have a nickname? Yes, it’s Carola.
(Sobrenombre) No, I don’t.
3. Last name What’s your last name? (My last name is) Clerici Aclaramos que esa es la calle.
(Apellido)
4. Address What’s your address? (My address is) San Martín street 661
(Dirección)
Se lee six sixty-one.
5. Residence Where do you live? (I live) in Gualeguaychú.
(Residencia)
6. Home town Where are you from? (I’m from) Gualeguaychú.
(Ciudad natal)
7. Telephone number What’s your telephone I don’t have a telephone. (no tengo teléfono)
(# de teléfono) number? (My telephone number is) 440075
It’s 440075
8. Cell phone number What’s your cell phone (My cell phone number is) 15641954
(Teléfono celular) number?
9. Marital status What’s your marital status? I’m married Los teléfonos
pueden leerse de
(Estado civil) I’m single.
a una cifra, por
Are you single? Yes, I am.
ejemplo: one five
No, I’m not.
six four one nine
10. Age How old are you? I’m 42 five four.
(Edad) I’m 42 years old.
11. Occupation What do you do? I’m a teacher.
(Ocupación / profesión) I’m a student. Los años se leen de a dos
12. Date of birth What’s your date of birth? It’s February 29th, 1976. cifras: nineteen seventy-six.
(Fecha de nacimiento)
13. Birthday When’s your birthday? (It’s on) February 29th.
(Cumpleaños)
14. E-mail address What’s your e-mail address? It’s clericicarolina@hotmail.com Arroba: at
(Correo electrónico) Punto: dot
15. Social networks What’s your Facebook / Twitter It’s Carola Clerici
(Redes sociales) username? It’s @CarolaClerici
Do you have Instagram / Yes, with Facebook.
Snapchat? Yes, I’m carocleri. You?

Vocabulary:
Numbers: 0 zero, 1 one, 2 two, 3 three, 4 four, 5 five, 6 six, 7 seven, 8 eight, 9 nine, 10 ten, 11 eleven, 12
twelve, 13 thirteen, 14 fourteen, 15 fifteen, 16 sixteen, 17 seventeen, 18 eighteen, 19 nineteen, 20 twenty,
21 twenty-one…, 30 thirty, 40 forty, 50 fifty, 60 sixty, 70 seventy, 80 eighty, 90 ninety, 100 a hundred, 101 a
hundred and one…, 1000 a thousand, 1 000 000 a million
Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November,
December.

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More personal questions

Model Question Possible answer

More Do you speak English?
information… Do you have a car?
Are you a student?
Are you an only child?
Can you use a computer?
Can you play baseball?
Family & pets Do you have a large family or a small
family?
Do you have any siblings?
Do you have any children?
Do you have any pets?
School / work What school do you go to?
How do you go to school?
Do you have a job?
Routines What time do you (get up)?
Do you wake up early?
Do you usually go to bed after midnight?Yes, of course. I can’t go to bed earlier than
What do you do after school?
Food and drink What do you usually have for breakfast? Tea and toast
What do you usually have for lunch?
Do you have dinner?
Do you like “asado”?
Free time and What do you like doing in your free
habits time?
Do you do sports?
Do you watch a lot of TV?
Do you smoke?
Do you listen to loud music?
Do you study with the TV on?
Likes and dislikes Do you like listening to music?
Do you like music in English?
What’s your favorite music?
Do you like watching series?
Technology & Do you have Spotify? Netflix?
social media Do you play videogames?
Yes, I do.
No, I don’t.
Yes, I am.
No, I’m not.
Yes, I can.
No, I can’t.
I have a small family.
Yes, I do. I have one brother and one sister.
No, I don’t. / Yes, I do.
Yes, I do. I have a cat.
Héroes de Malvinas.
On foot. / By bike. / By bus.
Yes, I do. I work at a bar.
I get up at 7.00.
No, I don’t. I enjoy sleeping very much.
that.
I meet friends. I hang out with friends.
Meat with vegetables or pasta.
No, I usually have coffee or “mate”.
Not really…
I like watching TV and meeting friends.
I surf the net and play videogames.
I play the guitar or listen to music.
I like using my computer.
Yes. I play football and basketball.
Yes, I love movies and series.
Yes, I do. I love soap operas.
Yes, but only two cigarettes a day.
No, I don’t.
No, because I can’t concentrate.
Yes, I do.
Yes, I do.
Hip hop.
Absolutely. Now I’m watching Orphan Black
and La Casa de Papel.
Yes! I love it.
No, but I’d love to.

Vocabulary:
Verbs & phrases: buy a newspaper, call a taxi, clean the house, cook, dance, do your homework, drive,
listen to music, make a pizza, meet a friend, play tennis, play the guitar, read a magazine, relax, run 5 km,
see a film (movie), ski, sleep for 6 hours, smoke, spend a lot of money, study English, swim, take an aspirin,
tell a story, use a computer, wait for a bus, wash your hair, watch TV, work, write an email.

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Taking an order

Kimbrough, V. & Frankel. I. (1998). Gateways. London: Oxford University Press.

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Ordering fast food

Dialogue 1 Dialogue 2

A: What can I get for you? A: Welcome to Wendy’s. Can I take your order,
B: A double cheeseburger 🍔, please. please?
A: With everything on it? B: I’d like a number six. A large hamburger 🍔 with
B: Yes, please. fries 🍟 and coke.
A: Anything else? A: Are you eating in or taking away?
B: Yes, fries 🍟 and a 7up. B: Taking away.
A: Would you like anything else? A: That will be $10.25.
B: No, that’s it. B: Do you accept debit card?
A: That’ll be $7.99. A: Yes, no problem.
B: Here you are. 💳

At the restaurant

Dialogue 3 Dialogue 4

A: Good evening, madam. A: Good morning, sir.

B: Good evening. Could you bring me the menu, B: Good morning.
please? A: Are you ready to order?
A: Yes, here you are. What would you like to B: What do you recommend?
drink? A: Well, the fish is very good, or the dish of the day.
B: Wine, please. B: What is the dish of the day?
A: And what would you like as a main course? A: It is roast beef with potato and vegetables.
B: What do you recommend? B: Ok. I’d like the roast beef
A: I recommend the ‘asado’, it is very good here. A: What would you like to drink?
B: Yes, I'd like the asado. B: A beer, please
A: Would you like dessert? A: And for dessert?
B: Yes, please. I'd like ice-cream B: Chocolate cake
A: OK.
B: Could you bring me the check, please? B: Excuse me, can you bring me a
A: Here's your bill, madam. glass of water 🚰, please?
B: Thank you. Do you accept credit cards? A: Yes, of course
A: Yes, we do. B: Thank you.
B: 💳

Vocabulary:
Food: barbecue, bread, cake, cheese, chicken, egg, fish, fries, ham, hamburger, hard-boiled egg, honey, ice-
cream, jam, lamb, marmalade, mash, meat, noodles, pancakes, pasta, peanuts, pie, pizza, pork chops, rice,
salad, salami, sandwich, soup, spaghetti, sugar, toast, vegetables.
Fruits & vegetables: apple, avocado, banana, beans, beetroot, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, garlic, lemon,
lettuce, onion, orange, peas, potato, tomato.
Dressings & seasoning: ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, oil, pepper, salt, vinegar.
Drinks: beer, champagne, cider, coffee, juice, milk, soda, soda water, sparkling water, tea, water, wine.

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Food

Oxenden, C. & Seligson, P. (1999). English File. Student’s Book 1. Oxford: OUP.
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At the hotel

Dialogue 1 Dialogue 2

A: Good afternoon. Welcome to Hotel
Pennsylvania. May I help you?
B: Yes, I’d like to check in. I have a reservation. A
room for three for seven nights. Here’s my
voucher.
A: Ok, that’s correct. Please fill in this form. I’ll
need a credit card.
B: Here you are.
A: Ok. Here are your keys, room 505, on the fifth
floor.
B: Thank you. Do you have any maps of the city?
A: Sure. Here you are. And here’s a complimentary
postcard of the Empire State Building.
B: Thank you very much.
A: Enjoy your stay 😊
A: Good evening, madam. Welcome to Raíces del
Plata Hotel. How can I help you?
B: Good evening. I have a reservation.
A: Could I have your name, please?
B: Carolina Clerici.
A: Right, double room for two nights. Is that right?
B: Yes.
A: Could I have your email address, please?
B: Sure. It’s clericicarolina@hotmail.com.
A: Thank you. It’s room 416, on the fourth floor.
Here is your key and wiki password. And here are
some brochures you may find interesting.
B: What time is breakfast?
A: From 7 to 10 in the restaurant, over there 👉
B: Thank you.

Dialogue 3 Dialogue 4

A: Good afternoon. May I help you? A: Good morning. I’d like to check out.
B: Yes, please. I’d like a room. B: Certainly, madam. Just a moment, please... Did
A: What kind of room would you like? you have anything from the mini-bar?
B: A double room, please. A: No, nothing.
A: How many nights would you like to stay? B: How would you like to pay?
B: Three nights. How much is it? A: Do you accept Visa cards?
A: It’s 600 dollars. B: Yes, we do.
B: Ok, I’ll take it. A: Great. Here’s my card.
A: Please, complete this form. Here you are the B: Did you enjoy your stay?
keys. The room is on the second floor, room 204. A: Yes, very much.
B: OK. Thank you very much. B: Fantastic.

Vocabulary:
ATM, baggage, bellboy, brochures, check-in, check-out, complimentary, date, elevator, front desk, guest,
hair dryer, hot tub, indoor pool, late charge, lobby, pillow, receptionist, room service, sign, signature, tax,
towel, view, wake up call, zip code.

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Shopping

Dialogue 1 Dialogue 2

A: Hello, can I help you? A: Hello, just these socks.

B: Yes, please. I’m looking for a T-shirt for my B: Ok. It’s $9.99. Swipe your card here, please.
husband. A: 💳
A: What color do you prefer? B: Now, sign, please.
B: I like blue or black. A: ✎
A: And what size do you need? B: Here you are. Thank you for shopping at H&M.
B: Medium. Have a nice day.
A: These are medium 👉. A: Thank you. Good bye.
B: I like this one. B: Good bye.
A: It’s 12 dollars. Would you like the ticket with you
or in the bag?
B: In the bag. Thank you.

Vocabulary:
belt, blouse, boots, cap,
cardigan, changing rooms (UK),
coat, dress, fitting rooms (US),
flip-flops, hat, hoodie, jacket,
leggings, pants (US ≠ UK),
sandals, scarf, shirt, shoes,
shorts, skirt, slippers, sneakers,
socks, sweater, sweatshirt,
swimsuit, tights (UK), T-shirt,
tee, trainers (UK), try on, vest
(US), waistcoat (UK),
windbreaker

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Reading comprehension exercises

1. Nomophobia is the fear of being out of mobile phone contact. The term, an abbreviation for "no-mobile-
phonephobia", was coined during a 2010 study by the UK Post Office who commissioned YouGov, a UK-based
research organization to look at anxieties suffered by mobile phone users. The study found that nearly 53%
of mobile phone users in Britain tend to be anxious when they "lose their mobile phone, run out of battery
or credit, or have no network coverage". The study found that about 58% of men and 47% of women suffer
from the phobia, and an additional 9% feel stressed when their mobile phones are off. The study sampled
2,163 people. Fifty-five percent of those surveyed cited keeping in touch with friends or family as the main
reason that they got anxious when they could not use their mobile phones. The study compared stress levels
induced by the average case of nomophobia to be on-par with those of "wedding day jitters" and trips to the
dentists. Ten percent of those questioned said they needed to be contactable at all times because of work.
It is, however, arguable that the word 'phobia' is misused and that in the majority of cases it is only a normal
anxiety. More than one in two nomophobes never switch off their mobile phones. The study and subsequent
coverage of the phobia resulted in two editorial columns authored by those who minimize their mobile phone
use or choose not to own one at all, treating the condition with light undertones of or outright disbelief and
amusement. Michael Quinion characterized the word as "dreadful faux-Greek" and observed that a more
suitable sense of nomophobia – since Greek nomos means "law" – is "a neurotic fear of the law".
(Adapted from Wikipedia)

2. Fear of missing out or FOMO is a form of social anxiety, whereby one is compulsively concerned that one
might miss an opportunity for social interaction, a novel experience, profitable investment or other satisfying
event. The fear is especially associated with modern technologies such as mobile phones and social
networking services such as Facebook and Twitter, which provide constant opportunity for comparison of
one's status. Through an increased reliance on the Internet, a psychological dependence to being online has
developed and results in anxiety when one feels disconnected, thereby leading to a fear of missing out. In
August 2014, Boston Magazine published an article on the origins of FOMO at Harvard based on McGinnis'
article. A study by Andrew Przybylski found that the FOMO condition was most common in those who had
unsatisfied psychological needs such as wanting to be loved and respected. His study was based upon a
questionnaire with 10 questions such as "I fear others have more rewarding experiences than me."
Participants rated each of these on a 5 point scale from "not at all true of me" to "extremely true of me". The
overall "FoMOs" score was computed as the average of the ten answers. Professor of psychology, Dan Ariely,
claims that FOMO is fear of regret that we have made the wrong decision on how to spend our time as, "you
can imagine how things could be different".
(Adapted from Wikipedia)

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3. ARGENTINA SAMBA SCHOOL PAYS TRIBUTE TO POPE
GUALEGUAYCHU, Argentina — A samba school has organized an unusual show to honor Pope Francis
during the opening of a hugely popular carnival in Argentina. The troupe Ara Yevi combined characters
dressed as the pope or angels with scantily clad female dancers in its homage to the Argentine-born pontiff
when the carnival opened Saturday in Gualeguaychu, about 230 kilometers (about 140 miles) northwest of
Buenos Aires. The 300-member Ara Yevi group is performing with two other schools during the carnival
through Feb. 28. Some 400,000 visitors are expected. Four floats represent different aspects of the pope's
background: his arrival at the Vatican, his love of soccer, the tango, and his earlier work in shantytowns. On
one float, a huge dove of peace looms above the pope and world.
New York Times. By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JAN. 11, 2015, 3:27 P.M. E.S.T.

1. Observa el título ¿De qué trata el texto?

2. ¿Qué vocabulario relacionado con el carnaval reconoces en el texto?
3. ¿Qué representa el número 140 en este texto?
4. ¿De dónde fue tomado este texto?
5. ¿Cuándo fue publicado?

4. ARE YOU TECHNOSTRESSED?

Cellular telephones, pagers, fax machines, home computers, and modems have revolutionized
communication. However, Dr. Sanjay Sharma, who has a special interest in stress management, feels that
this new technology has also invaded people’s privacy and relaxation time. The result is technostress. As
reported in the Toronto Star, “stress is a major contributor to illness, loss of productivity and premature
death.” The effects include high blood pressure, heart disease, mood swings, headaches, muscle tension,
insomnia, depression, and weakening of the immune system. How can you avoid being technostressed? Of
course, it is always wise to consult your doctor. In addition, the report recommends regular exercise, taking
a weekend vacation, and getting daily sunlight, which “triggers release of hormones that combat depression
and stress.” Finally, “turn off ringers on your phone and fax machine. Let the answering machine take calls.”

1. ¿Qué ha revolucionado la comunicación?

2. ¿En qué está especialmente interesado el doctor Sharma?
3. ¿Qué opina el doctor Sharma sobre la tecnología?
4. ¿Qué efectos tiene el estrés de acuerdo con el Toronto Star?
5. ¿Cómo se puede evitar el tecnoestrés?

5. WHEN YOU QUIT SMOKING

Within 20 minutes after a person quits smoking, the body begins to change for the better. Reader’s Digest
published the following list of beneficial changes that occur at specified times after a smoker quits. Twenty
minutes: Blood pressure and pulse rate drop to normal; temperature of hands and feet increases to normal.
Eight hours: Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal; oxygen level in blood increases to normal.
Twenty-four hours: Possibility of heart attack decreases. Forty-eight hours: Nerve endings start regrowing;
ability to taste and smell is enhanced; walking becomes easier. Two weeks to three months: Circulation
improves; lung function increases up to 30 percent. One to nine months: Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue,
and shortness of breath decrease; lung cilia regrow. One year: Risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a
smoker.

1. ¿Qué se publicó en Reader’s Digest?

2. ¿Qué sucede cuando una persona deja de fumar? Especifique lo que sucede a los 20 minutos, 8 horas,
24 horas, 48 horas, entre 2 semanas y 3 meses, entre 1 y 9 meses, y 1 año.

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6. MUSIC HELPS CHILDREN
Teaching three- or four-year-old children to play music can help them to reason and think, says Gordon Shaw,
physics professor at the University of California, Irvine. At this young age, brain connections are readily
formed, and researchers have demonstrated that regular practice for even ten minutes a day helps to
produce “a long-term improvement in how a child reasons and thinks.” In a nine-month test, children who
had taken piano lessons were compared with groups who had received either computer lessons or no training
at all. Those who had learned to play the piano improved their intelligence test scores by 35 percent, while
the other two groups showed little or no improvement, reports London’s Sunday Times
1. De acuerdo con el texto: ¿Qué efectos tiene el estudio de la música en niños de 3 o 4 años?
2. ¿Por qué?

7. THE LOWLY SANDWICH?

In 1762, Britain’s Lord Sandwich, an inveterate gambler, stayed for 24 hours at a gambling table. To satisfy
his hunger, he called for two slices of bread with a piece of meat between them. This new food snack – the
sandwich – was promptly named after him. The British now spend $7.9 million each day on sandwiches, a
rise of 75 percent in the past five years. “Sandwiches account for more than a third of the total fast-food
market,” reports The Times of London, and they are dispensed from 8,000 sandwich bars. Some 1.3 billion
ready-made sandwiches are consumed in Britain each year. These sandwiches, however, are often far
removed from the simple fare families pack when picnicking in the countryside or at the seashore. Some
outlets offer exotic varieties, including sandwiches made of kangaroo or alligator meat or chocolate bread
spread with strawberries and cream.
1. ¿Qué representan los siguientes números en el texto? 1762 - 24 - 7.9 – 75 - 8,000 - 1.3

8. ILL-MANNERED TOURISTS
Italy’s rich cultural heritage makes it a popular tourist destination. Unfortunately, vacationers there often let
their guard down when it comes to good manners. According to Mario Lolli Ghetti, Florence’s commissioner
for environmental and architectural heritage, “many feel authorized to do things they would never do at
home.” Therefore, the city of Florence has produced a “Charter of Tourists’ Rights and Duties,” which reminds
visitors of what they can and cannot do, reports La Repubblica. Here are some reminders: Do not bathe or
put your feet in the fountains; do not picnic in front of monuments and museums; do not throw cans or
chewing gum on the ground; do not wear sleeveless T-shirts when visiting museums; and do not sunbathe in
swimwear in historical gardens and squares. Of course, well-mannered tourists are still appreciated and
welcome.
1. ¿Por qué se considera que Italia es un lugar turístico tan popular?
2. ¿Cuáles son los derechos y deberes de los turistas?

9. BILINGUAL CHILDREN
As a baby learns its native tongue, much of its ability to execute speech is fixed in a region of the brain known
as Broca’s area. Recently, researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York used
functional magnetic resonance imaging to determine what part of the brain is active when bilingual subjects
use one language or the other. They discovered that when a person learns two languages simultaneously as
a young child, both are stored in the same part of Broca’s area. However, when a second language is learned
during adolescence or later, it appears to be located alongside the first, rather than intermingled with it. The
Times newspaper of London comments: “It is as if learning the first language has set the circuits in Broca’s
area, and so the second language must be accommodated elsewhere.” The researchers feel that this may
help explain why it is harder to learn a second language later in life.
1. ¿Qué centro cerebral se encarga del habla?
2. ¿Cómo se detecta?
3. ¿Qué ocurre cuando un niño aprende dos lenguas simultáneamente?
4. ¿Qué sucede cuando el segundo idioma se aprende durante la adolescencia?

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10. WISH LISTS
A wish list is an itemization of goods or services that a person or organization desires. The author may
distribute copies of their list to family, friends, and other stakeholders who are likely to purchase gifts for
the would-be recipient, or to offer some of the listed items for sale. The goal of a wish list is to facilitate
communication between the gift receiver and the gift giver. Wish lists often contain items that a gift
purchaser can obtain from a variety of retailers. Some wish lists are specialized for particular purposes or
concentrated at individual retailers, such as gift registries (e.g., bridal registries). In some cultures, people
often exchange wish lists before major holidays that include gift giving, such as Christmas. Other common
occasions for issuing wish lists include baby showers, birthdays, housewarmings, weddings, and charity
drives. There are different types of wish lists:
 A gift registry is a type of wish list that contains only items that can be purchased at the store which
manages the registry.
 An online wish list is a type of wish list that is hosted on the Internet.
 A bucket list is a type of personal wish list of things to do before a person "kicks the bucket" (dies).

Do you have a wish list? I do 😊

This is what I’ve done so far…
 I’ve eaten sushi and cone
pizza.
 I’ve been to the Galapagos
Islands and the Falkland
Islands.
 I’ve flown in a hot air
balloon.
 I’ve been to London, New
York and Paris.
 I’ve been to Coney Island.
 I’ve tried paragliding and
parachute jumping
 I’ve been to Gualeguaychú
Ecopark
This is what I plan to do as soon as
I can 😉
 Visit Isla Libertad
 Visit South Africa, Egypt,
Russia, China and Japan
 Finish my Master Thesis
 See Gualeguaychú from
the air.
 Visit Tierra Santa theme
park and Temaiken
 Fly in a helicopter
 Etc, etc, etc

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11. Bucket-list destinations…

Galápagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands area situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 km from the Ecuadorian coast. This
archipelago and its immense marine reserve is known as the unique ‘living museum and showcase of
evolution’. Its geographical location at the confluence of three ocean currents makes it one of the richest
marine ecosystems in the world: the Galápagos are a ‘melting pot’ of marine species. Ongoing seismic and
volcanic activity reflects the processes that formed the islands. These processes, together with the extreme
isolation of the islands, led to the development of unusual plant and animal life – such as marine iguanas,
flightless cormorants, giant tortoises, huge cacti, endemic trees and the many different subspecies of
mockingbirds and finches – all of which inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection
following his visit in 1835.

The Galapagos Marine Reserve is an underwater wildlife spectacle with abundant life ranging from corals to
sharks to penguins to marine mammals. No other site in the world can offer the experience of diving with
such a diversity of marine life forms that are so familiar with human beings, that they accompany divers.

1. ¿Qué representa el número 1000 en el texto?

2. ¿Por qué hay plantas y animales inusuales en Galápagos?
3. ¿Qué sucedió en 1835?
4. ¿Por qué se mencionan pingüinos en el texto?
5. ¿Qué dice al final del texto sobre el comportamiento de los animales de galápagos?

12. SHOPPING

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