1. Block 1Block 1 Unit 2 Of Cultural ImportanceUnit 2 Of Cultural Importance
Action PlanAction Plan
In this unit, you will learn:In this unit, you will learn:
• To read an informative text (advertisement).To read an informative text (advertisement).
• To read a comparative text (biography).To read a comparative text (biography).
• To use words for talking about conditions.To use words for talking about conditions.
• To use vocabulary related to buildings andTo use vocabulary related to buildings and
parts of buildings.parts of buildings.
• To use vocabulary related to movies.To use vocabulary related to movies.
Action PlanAction Plan
In this unit, you will learn:In this unit, you will learn:
• To read an informative text (advertisement).To read an informative text (advertisement).
• To read a comparative text (biography).To read a comparative text (biography).
• To use words for talking about conditions.To use words for talking about conditions.
• To use vocabulary related to buildings andTo use vocabulary related to buildings and
parts of buildings.parts of buildings.
• To use vocabulary related to movies.To use vocabulary related to movies.
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min.
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3. I think people in other countries see
Mexican culture like a beautiful
culture, because it’s original and there
are many variety of things here.
2. Yes, I think any
other countries use
these.
1. I see the Zocalo, Virgin Marie of
Guadalupe, money, mariachi and
other things of the Mexican
culture, in the main picture.
4. headquarters skyscraper foundations landmark
shrine resort site tower
Vocabulary Buildings and parts of buildings
Complete the definitions with words from the box.
Then listen and check your answers.
1. A resort is a place where people go on vacation.
2. A landmark is a building or feature which is easily noticed.
3. Headquarters are the main offices of organization.
4. A skyscraper is a very tall building in a city, with offices or apartments in it.
5. A tower is a tall, narrow construction, sometimes part of a church or castle.
6. An historic site is a place where something important happened.
7. A shrine is a religious place associated with a holy person or object.
8. The foundation are the parts below the ground that a building is built on.
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5. Listening
a. Make a list of four words related to buildings
that you know
1. Ruinas de San Bernardo
2. Plaza de las Culturas
3. The Alamo
4. Momias de Guanajuato
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min.
b. Listen and circle the words related to building. Number the
word in the order you hear the words.
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min.
6. Pre-reading
EXPLOREEXPLORE
Mexico´s exciting cultural heritage!
a) Look at the title of the article on page 17. Predict what you think the advertisement will
be about.
b) Quickly read the article on the next page. Then answer the questions.
Skim 1. What is the main purpose of the text? To describe a tour of Mexico
Scan 2. How many nights do you stay in Mexico? Ten
3. How many domestic flights are there? One
4. Where do you stay more than one night? Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puerto
Vallarta
5. Which cathedrals are mentioned? Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla
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8. Skills Work Understanding positive words in advertising
When you read a text, think about the following questions:
What does the writer want me to do? How does he/she try to achieve this?
In an advertisement, the writer wants you to buy the product. One way the
writer tries to achieve this is by using positive words. Even if the meaning is
the same, some words are positive, some are neutral, and some are
negative:
She weighs 55 kilos. She´s very slim. Positive
She weighs 55 kilos. She´s very thin. Neutral
She weighs 55 kilos. She´s very skinny. Negative
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9. a) Read the advertisement and circle six positive words.
A full day´s guided tour to see this fascinating city, home of the Hat Dance and
the Mariachi. After visiting the cathedral, a stunning landmark in the city with
impressive twin towers and the squares around it, dine in a tradicional restaurant
to enjoy the local delicacies. The next day, join the Tlaquepaque shopping
excursion, where you´ll be able to find many inexpensive souvenirs.
b) Replace the neutral words in the advertisement with positive words from
the box.
admire delicacies enjoy fascinating inexpensive wealth
On the excursion, you can look at (1) admire the tower, once used as a jail, and
then eat (2) enjoy a lot (3) wealth of cheap (4) inexpensive regional food (5)
delicacies at one of the interesting (6) fascinating restaurants in the square.
10. Speaking
Plan a weekend tour of places of cultural interest for a visitor.
I think we
should go to… I like the idea. It
is very important
because…
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11. Language Work Words for conditions
a) Look at the words in bold used to talk about conditions.
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If I book the cultural tour now, we can save 20 percent.
If not, we won´t get the discount. But my husband might
not want me to decide. Even if he says it´s a good idea,
he might prefer the beach vacation. Unless I call him at
work, we might not go anywhere. Maybe I should book
it, whether or not he is interested in culture. If only he
were here!
b) Underline the correct words to complete the paragraph.
(1) (If only/even if) the weather is bad, we can visit the tower,
but (2) (unless/if not) you hurry up, we´re going to be late for
the excursion! We should see the cathedral, (3) (whether or
not/ even if)you like churches. (4) (If/If only) you had told me
you didn´t bring the camera! We should buy one, (5)
(if/unless) you have some money.(6) (Whether or not/If not),
we can ask the guide.
12. Writing
Complete the paragraph about Mexican food with words from the box.
a combination of can be served if not, then
If you like unless you love you will definitely
Mexican food is popular with all our visitors. It is (1) a combination of Aztec,
Maya, and European ingredients, but food is different from other countries. (2) If
you like trying new food, you´ll really enjoy eating here. (3) If not, then order the
simple dishes. One thing (4) you will definitely eat are “tortillas”. Often made of
maize, they (5) can be served to eat with a meal, like bread, or they are used in
other dishes, such as enchiladas (rolled baked), quesadillas (grilled) or tacos
(fried). (6 ) Unless you love spicy food, be careful with the salsas!
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13. Many words in English have more than one meaning. You can use the definitions
and the example sentences in your dictionary to check you have the
meaning you want.
(a) N. uncountable: Culture is activities such as the arts, which are
considered important for civilization and people´s minds. … aspects of popular
culture.
(b) N. countable : A culture is a particular society or civilization,
especially in relation to its beliefs, way of life, or art. … people from
different cultures.
(c) N. countable: In science, a culture is a group of bacteria or cells
which are grown, usually in a laboratory as part of an
experiment. … a culture of human cells.
Skill
Builder
Words
with more
than one
meaning
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15. 1. cast
2. director
3. plot
4. producer
5. scene
6. score
7. screenplay
8. star
Vocabulary Movies
Match the words with their definitions.
Then listen and check your answers.
a. The music which is written for or used in a movie. 6. score
b. A very famous actor. 8. star
c. The written version of a movie. 7. screenplay
d. All the people who act in a movie. 1. cast
e. Tells the actors and other staff what to do. 2. director
f. All the events in the story of a movie. 3. plot
g. A series of events in a movie that happen in the same place. 5. scene
h. Organizes the staff of a movie and controls the money. 4. producer
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16. Speaking
Make a list of four popular Mexican movies stars. Decide who is the most
international and/or influential. Rank them from 1 to 4.
Who do you
think is more
influential…
Or…?
I think…is more
famous in other
countries than…
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min.
I´m not sure, but I
think… is the
most…, because…
Alejandro Gonzalez?
Diego Luna?
Gael Garcia?
Salma Hayek?
17. AT THE CINEMA
Carla These are very comfortable seats. I feel home!
Marta You're right, but I don't like this cinema. It's too old for me!
Joseph
Come on Marta... give me a break! This cinema shows the movies
without any interruptions, while the others have 10 minutes snack
breaks! How do you like that?
Carla
Shhh! Hey, guys please! Marta... Jean Claude Van Damme stars in this
film. What do you think about him?
Marta
What can I tell you? I think he's very handsome: beautiful eyes, nice body
(oh, my God!). On the other hand, I think he is a martial arts expert but
not an excellent actor.
Joseph I think he speaks with an accent. Where is he from, Carla?
Carla
He is from Belgium. Therefore, French is his native language and that's
the reason for his accent.
Marta
Hmm, I understand. However, Arnold Shwarzeneger is from Austria, he is
not american and he doesn't speak with an accent.
Joseph Be quiet! The movie is about to begin.
18. Pre-reading
New Mexican CinemaNew Mexican Cinema
a) Look at the title of the article on page 21. Predict what you think the article
will be about.
b) Quickly read the article on the next page. Then answer the questions.
Skim 1. Who would normally read a text like this? People who are interested
in movies.
Scan 2. How many people is the text about? Two.
3. Where were they born? Gonzalez Iñárritu was born in Mexico City.
Garcia Bernal was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
4. What is another way of saying “Academy Award”? Oscar.
5. Which movies have they made together? Amores Perros, Babel.
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19. Comprehension
Write a check if the sentence is true, or a cross if
the sentence is false.
1. Mexican movies are popular in other countries.
2. Alejandro is five years older than Gael.
3. They have both worked on Oscar-nominated movies.
4. Gael worked as a teacher when he was younger.
5. They both studied in England.
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min.
20. Skills Work Compare and contrast
In a compare and contrast style of text, the writer says what is similar and what is
different between two people or things, usually with more contrasts than
comparasions.
a) Underline the expressions we use for comparing and contrasting in the
sentences. Write compare or contrast.
Both/compare 1. Both were born in Mexico.
While/contrast 2. While Alejandro was born in D.F., Gael was born in
Guadalajara.
Whereas/contrast 3. Gael was born in 1978, whereas Alejandro was born
in 1963.
On the other hand/contrast 4. On the other hand, Alejandro is a world-famous
movie director.
In common/compare 5. One thing they have in common is their happy
family lives.
both while whereas on the other hand in common
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21. b) Complete the text by writing compare and contrast expressions.
Movies and books are (1) both popular with young people, and one thing they have
(2) in common is they allow people to learn about the culture of the country they
come from. Watching movies is easy, but reading books takes effort. (3) Whereas
books need to be translated, movies can be shown with subtitles. (4) On the other
hand, some people think watching movies is more fun, because you can do it with
friends, (5) while you read books on your own.
22. Speaking
Take turns talking about your favorite movie. What´s your favorite scene?
I like… when…!
Really. I prefer…
when…
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In Mexico
How often do people watch movies in Mexico? Do you prefer watching
movies at home, or at the movie theater?
23. Language Work Verbs with infinitive to + verb or
gerund -ing
We use the to infinitive as the object of some verbs and the gerund with
others. Then complete the sentences blow with the to infinite or the
gerund of a verb from the box.
1. He chose to write the report about Babel.
2. Did he manage to finish the homework on time?
3. You should practice talking about your favorite movies.
4. We might need to ask the teacher for help with this report.
5. He avoided telling her the ending of the movie.
6. She suggested working together to save time.
ask tell talk finish work write
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24. Writing
Complete the narrative about a vacation
problem with the gerund of a verb from
the box.
do fight
invent keep
leave watch
I really enjoy (1) watching movies! My favorite ones are science fiction thrillers. I
like movies with a good plot. The main characters normally need (2) to do
something, but it´s difficult, so they have problems. They might have to avoid(3)
fighting with the enemy, or they may have to choose (4) to leave somebody
they love. If the director manages (5) to keep you interested in the movie, you
often find yourself guessing what is going to happen next. I want to be a movie
director, so I often practice(6) inventing different endings for movies.
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25. Notice how we use commas before question tags:
You´ll help me with the assignment, won´t you?
Notice how we use commas in non-defining relative clauses:
Gael Garcia Bernal, who stars in the movie, was born in Guadalajara.
Notice how we use commas when we use more than two adjectives:
The movie is interesting, exciting, and original.
Commas
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26. Real-life Reading
Read the table of contents and answer
the questions.
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4. The Europeans Arrive
Exploration Fever 24
Legendary Treasures 28
5. Exploring New Countries
A Mountain of Silver 32
Comming of Age 34
6. Visitors and Travelers
Travelers´ Tales 38
The Race for Knowledge 40
7. Modern Times
Wealth and Poverty 42
Latin America Today 44
Glossary 47
Index 48
Contents
1. Exploring Latin America
The story of latin America 4
An Isolated Land 7
2. The birth of a culture
Early Andean Cultures 10
Early Mexican Cultures 13
3. The Great Empires
The mayas 15
The Aztecas 18
The Incas 21
27. 1. How many chapters are there? Page 7
2. How many pages are about the Aztecs? Page 3
3. You want to check the meaning of “republic.” Where do you look?
The glossary
4. Which chapters probably contain information about Mexico? All
seven
5. Which chapter tells you why the Spaniards came to Latin America?
Chapter four
6. You want to find out about Teotihuacan. Where do you look? Page
18
28. My Learning Experience
Look at this list of languages objectives in the unit.
Draw or . Write an example.
Language Agree? Examples
I can read an informative text
(advertisement).
I can read a comparative text
(biography)
I can use words for talking
about conditions.
I can use vocabulary related to
buildings and parts of buildings.
I can use vocabulary related to
movies.
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min.
29. Closing Task
Look at the pictures on pages 14 and 15. Take turns talking about how you
think Mexican culture will change in the next decade.
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min.
I think
that…
I believe
that…
30. Word Builder Suffixes: -ular –ive –ing
a) Study the suffixes we use to make adjectives from nouns and verbs. Then add
suffixes to the words below to make adjectives. Use a dictionary if necessary.
molecule → molecular attract → attractive amaze → amazing
single → singular explode → explosive entertain → entertaining
spectacle → spectacular impress → impressive fascinate → fascinating
b) Use the correct form of the words in the box to match the descriptions.
1. There´s only one. 3. It looks very pretty. 5. It´s very interesting.
singular attractive fascinating
2. It´s great to look at. 4. It´s large and beautiful. 6. It´s very surprising.
impressive spectacular amazing
1. angle angular 4. compete competitive 7. amuse amusing
2. circle circular 5. create creative 8. interest interesting
3. muscle muscular 6. produce productive 9. threaten threatening
amaze attract fascinate impress single spectacle
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31. My Dictionary
Write the words in English.
Look for them in the unit.
Spanish English
argumento, trama plot
aroma scent
capilla shrine
centro vacacional resort
cineasta movie-marker
dormir una noche overnight
elenco cast
encantador delghtful
guión sceenplay
impresionante impressive
oficinas centrales headquarters
productor producer
rascacielos skyscraper
sitio site
telenovela soap opera
tema musical score
torre tower
visión insight
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32. Fuentes
Bibliográficas:
Chapman, J. (2009). Sequences, Teacher’s Resource Book 5. México: Heinle
Cengage Learning.
Waring, R., Woodall, P. y Thomlinson, J. (2009). Sequences, Student Book 5.
México: Heinle Cengage Learning.
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