Lifestyle 4

Match each phrase with a picture.

It’s amusing!
He’s ashamed!
She’s busy!
It’s boring!
It’s calm!

Read the text.

La Feria vs Six Flags

The oldest two amusement parks in Mexico City
are La Feria de Chapultepec and Six Flags. People
have different opinions about them, especially
because they are so different, but they share certain
qualities. Still, they both are incredibly fun.
Let's start by saying La Feria is not as new as Six
Flags. Actually, La Feria was the first amusement
park in Mexico, so it's older. However, they both are
fun and offer a lot of rides. The roller coasters are the
main attractions in amusement parks. La Montaña
Rusa in La Feria is not as high as Superman in Six
Flags. However, people love both of them, because
they are not boring.
One of the most important differences between
the two parks are their costs. La Feria is not as
expensive as Six Flags. Which it tells us how different
they are in size. For example, La Casona del Terror
in La Feria isn't as big and scary as El Festival del
Terror in Six Flags.

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1. La Feria isn't as new as Six flags. 2. La Feria is as fun as Six Flags.

a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say

3. Superman is as high as La Montana Rusa. 4. La Feria is as expensive as Six Flags.

a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say

5. La Casona del Terror isn’t as big as Festival del Terror.

a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say

Read the grammar chart. Then complete the sentences using the words from the
box.

We use

as + adjective/adverb + as

to show similarity between two things or people.

Examples: (+) La feria is as fun as Six flags.
(-) La feria isn’t as fun as Six flags.

1. La Feria is as as Six Flags. amusing
2. Batman isn't as as Superman. ashamed
3. My sister is as busy
4. The library is as as me. boring
5. My mom isn’t as as a cementery. calm

as my dad.

Unscramble the sentences.
1. as / fun / water parks. / are not / Amusement parks / as /

2. as / popular / football. / isn’t / as / Soccer

3. as / kindergarten. / Elementary school / easy / as / isn’t
4. isn’t / as / hard / as / Math / Chemistry.
5. quiet / my mother. / My dad / as / as / is

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Choose two of your favorite places. Fill the chart with their similarities and
differences. Share your results in class.

Characteristic Place Place Results
number one number two

Size The library is The Movie theatre The library isn’t as big
small.
is big. as the movie theater.

Match the vocabulary words with the corresponding image.

1. Bookstore
2. café
3. department store
4. grocery store
5. hospital
6. museum
7. post office
8. school
9. sports center
10. swimming pool

Fill in the blanks with information about you.

1. I prefer eating than vegetables.

2. Instead of coming to school, I would prefer to go .

3. I prefer to go to than going to the beach.

4. I don’t like broccoli, I prefer .
5. I don’t like violent movies, I like movies.

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Bob and Mike conversation

Listen to the conversation. Fill the blanks with the words you hear.

Bob: Hey, Mike! I’m just heading to the , do you want to come with me?

Mike: Hello, Bob. Not really, I don’t like buying new books old books. I

prefer to go to the .

Bob: But old books are new books!

Mike: It depends on what you find attractive. For example, I enjoy a lot going to places

or .

Bob: Are you crazy? Those places are boring, or at least the places I

like to go.

Mike: Which are those places?

Bob: Fun places or the ! Do you know

they have a there?

Mike: I did not know. Well, those places don’t sound fun to me. I prefer resting

and relaxing after .

Bob: Sometimes I don’t even know why we’re friends… anyway, do you want to come with

me to the ? We could buy some candy.

Mike: No, thank you, I have to go to the to deliver a letter.

Bob: . Have fun!

Mike: You, too!

Answer the comprehension questions.
1. What type of books does Mike prefer?

2. What places does Mike like?

3. What places does Bob like?

4. What can Mike and Bob find at the sports center?

5. Why can’t Mike go to the grocery store with Bob?

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Fill the crossword puzzle by filling the blanks in each sentence.

2 3
1

4
1

2

3

5 6
4

Across Down to

1. There are a lot of books at the 1. I need to go to the
. deliver a letter.

2. I will graduate from high I don’t 2. My uncle is at the , he’s
next month. having a surgery. store

3. When I go to a 3. Could you go to the
drink coffee, I prefer tea. for some eggs?

4. You can find a big variety of products 4. I like going to the center
to play football!
at the store.

5. I wish I had a swimming
so I could be fresh all the time.

6. I saw a wonderful sculpture in the
.

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Lesson Project

Comparative Chart

For this lesson project, you will do the following:
Make a chart where you can compare similarities and
differences with any topic of your interest. Each student will
make sentences using comparative sentences. Remember
to use vocabulary you already know and vocabulary from
lesson 4; you have to practice your conversation skills
with your partner. Then write a short text about your
experience doing this work by using comparative forms
of adjectives and adverbs plus correlative words from
lesson 3. Share the answers with your class.

Evaluation Rubric

Excellent Good In process

The student identifies
similarities between
things and people using
the words like and so.

The student understands
how comparative forms
are used.

The student uses
grammar efficiently.

The student uses
vocabulary efficiently.

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Coevaluation

In pairs, evaluate your partner’s understanding of this lesson. You
may ask questions to your partner in order to evaluate her/him.

Criteria

My partner can work in pairs / groups.

My partner can express in English according
to the needed structure and vocabulary.
My partner acts responsibly.

My partner shares information with
his/her other partners.
My partner communicates efficiently.

Self-assessment

Criteria

I can remember what similarities and
differences are.
I can use vocabulary related to comparative
sentences.
I can identify adjectives and adverbs.
I can use adjectives and adverbs.

UNIT 2COMPONENT

It generates and integrates the central contents and responds to specific organization forms for
each field or discipline.
Reading, writing and oral production as learning sources and abilities practice. The importance
of reading and writing production. The importance of learning to write in a based argument.
Communication and interpersonal relationships. Integration of learning communities.
Contextualization of learning communities through students’ interests and academic experiences.

CONTENT

It corresponds to crucial learning. It is the highest-ranking content in the study program.
Choose spare time activities, students can do on a week. Design a survey to develop accurate
vocabulary. Read, exchange experiences and analyze similarities about their answers.
Identify multiples use of verbs ending with ing and be able to elaborate a survey deducing the
differences among verbs in gerund and infinitive forms.

SPECIFIC CONTENT

It corresponds to the central contents and by their specificity; they establish the reach and depth
of their approach.
Use of intensifiers in speech.
Use of comparatives and superlatives in different contexts.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME

They are descriptors of the learning process and performance indicators that students must
achieve for each of the specific contents.
Use intensifiers to express levels of intensity in sentences.
Express similarities or differentiations about prices and personal interests.



Lesson 1

DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION

Unscramble the words to form sentences.
1. romantic. / Chick-flicks films books / incredibly / are

2. very / soap operas / disappointing. / Most / are

3. fun. / A lot of / extremely / are / costume parties

4. A lot of / are / fairly / super heroes / muscular.

5. people / annoying. / Some / think / soap operas / are / so

Change the following sentences to negative. You can use at all.
1. She seemed devastated.
2. It was wonderful.
3. It was disappointing.
4. They were fabulous!
5 She looked stunning.
Unscramble the words to form sentences.
1. at all. / The bus / useful / isn’t

2. completely / is / tiring / This machine

3. are / totally / noisy. / These / students

4. interesting. / completely / is / Our teacher

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5. totally / confusing./ Our exam/was

6. doesn’t/ at all./ This computer/work
7. at all./ are not /These boxes /empty
8. The speaker /doesn’t / at all./work

warmer

Talk with a partner about Mexican actors and their movies.

Match each word with a picture.

1. microphone
2. camera
3. movie theatre
4. red carpet
5. cast
6. camera operator
7. director
8. subtitles
9. award
10. film

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Listen and read the following conversation.

INTERESTING INTERVIEWS

Interviewer: Hello Yalitza! How are you?
Yalitza: I am absolutely terrified. I am still really afraid of cameras.
Interviewer: How is that possible after all these really crazy times for you?
Yalitza: I don't know! I can say that sometimes being an actress is absolutely exhausting.
Interviewer: Are you tired today?
Yalitza: A little! I was just filming a movie three days ago, and now I am here, still hungry,
walking on the red carpet.
Interviewer: How was working with Terrence Malik?
Yalitza: It was absolutely hard! However, he's a really talented director.
Interviewer: Why?
Yalitza: You know, he doesn't use screenplays, but my English isn't the best. Therefore,
sometimes I didn't understand his instructions.
Interviewer: That can be absolutely confusing!
Yalitza: It was really confusing but fun. The cast was absolutely polite. Gael was always
translating for me.
Interviewer: That's awesome. By the way, you look really stunning!
Yalitza: Do you like my dress?
Interviewer: I love it! The fabric shines beautifully.
Yalitza: What's that?
Interviewer: Those are the automatic subtitles!
Yalitza: What for?
Interviewer: For all your English speaking fans.
Yalitza: Really? I love them so much!

Answer the questions using complete sentences about the interview and
underline true or false where it’s necessary.
1. How was Yalitza feeling during the interview?

2. What was Yalitza doing three days before the interview?

3. Who is the director of the new film in which Yalitzia appears?

4. How is the director according to Yalitza?

5. Who helped Yalitza to understand the director’s instructions?

6. How was the cast with Yalitza?

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7. What is Yalitza wearing?

8. Her director speaks Spanish fluently.

a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say

9. Yalitza is having absolutely crazy moments with fame.

a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say

10. Yalitza is always relaxed during red carpets.

a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say

Intensifier Adverbs

We use absolutely or really with adjectives, verbs and sentences that are already
strong.

Subject + verb + adverb + adjective.
Yalitza was absolutely terrified.

Subject + negative verb + adverb + adjective.
He is not really talented.

Auxiliar verb + Subject + adverb + adjective?
Was the dress absolutely beautiful?

Unscramble the words to form sentences.
1. absolutely / is / inspiring. / The director

2. terrified / the shouting. / The actors / really / during / were

3. was / surprised. / The award winner / absolutely

4. absolutely / after the movie. / The camera operators / were / tired

5. really / crowded. / The movie theatre / is

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Match each sentence with the best answer. Then, practice the dialogue.

1. How was the movie? ( ) a. She seemed really devastated. She's a
( ) good actress!
2. How did the actress look on b. It was absolutely wonderful.
( ) c. It was absolutely disappointing. Yalitza
the red carpet? didn't win.
( ) d. They were absolutely fabulous!
3. How was the band at ( ) e. She looked stunning.

the concert?

4. How did the actress

look in the play?

5. How was the Academy

Awards ceremony?

Write a text where you describe an event you were at. Then, share your
story in class. Use the adverbs absolutely and really.

The office vocabulary The office

Find the words from the box in the wordsearch. printer
flash drive
O Q I M D E S K CWP T N Q D speakers
A F P T A N WH AM R B V D S wastebasket
R A L K I N AS NP I K I W U desk
F Q M I K I AF EANDP W A chair
D V B B R T XG G J T K Y I I manager
S D F W R D KH E F E MQ A G calendar
K K M N L I AB PRRQ I X E drawers
S D B E V I RD HS A L F P I
R I T E K S AB E T S AW X Y
E W B C A L ENDA R E R H N
W P R I VN I P L T I F P J Y
A H I O R P G S S NM K S E D
R J T S P C S R S AMS U B T
D K V V SR EK AEP SU K S
K V C L J Q PR AAS C F J Y

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Read and listen to the text. Then, answer the questions.

Godard: Working can be complicated and sometimes tiring. In my office, there are a
lot of easygoing people. However, the chairs aren't comfortable at all. In addition, the
manager is totally annoying. A year ago, we used to wear pajamas on Fridays, but he
canceled it. Now, Fridays are completely exhausting!
Natalia: My office is not like any other. We all have special desks, comfortable chairs,
and really advanced computers. Also, we have a fit bar where we can buy juice, fruits,
and healthy snacks. The snacks are not expensive at all. My workmates are totally cool!
Tiffany: I work at a perfume store. However, my work is tiring my workmates are
completely friendly. In the beginning, I used to be totally surprised by how perfumes
the shop had. Now, I consider perfumes aren't beautiful at all. I don't even use one.

1. How is work according to Godard?

2. How are people in Godard’s office?

5. What can you eat in Natalia’s office? a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say

6. The manager is completely a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say
easygoing. a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say
a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say
7. Natalia likes her office because it has a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say
nice chairs. a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say
8. The snacks are totally expensive. a) true b) false c) it doesn’t say
9. Natalia’s colleagues are completely
annoying.

10. Tiffany works in a Restaurant.

11. Tiffany’s workmates are completely
friendly.
12. Tiffany doesn’t like perfumes at all.

Read the grammar chart. Then, unscramble the questions.

ADVERBS

Completely and totally At all
These adverbs mean 100%. The expression at all intensifies
negative sentences.

Subject + verb + adverb + adjective. The manager isn't friendly at all.
His workmates are completely friendly. Subject + negative verb + adjective + at all.

Her workmates are totally cool. He's not mad at all.

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1. at all./The wastebasket/ useful / isn’t

2. completely/ is/ tiring./ This chair
3. are/ totally/ noisy./These/speakers
4. interesting./ completely/is/Our manager
5. totally / confusing./Our calendar/is
6. doesn’t/ at all./This flash drive/work
7. at all./are not /These drawers/empty
8. The printer/doesn’t /at all./work
Match each sentence with the best answer. Then practice the dialogue.

1. I like our new computers! ( ) a. It doesn’t have paper at all.
2. He can’t use his phone! ( ) b. I know! It’s completely comfortable.

3. The printer isn’t working. ( ) c. Me too. It’s totally modern!

4. Our manager is annoying. ( ) d. It doesn’t have energy at all.
5. This chair is nice! ( ) e. I agree! He’s totally annoying

Fill in the chart with the description of two people. They can be a family member,
a classmate, a historic character, or someone you don’t like at all. Intensify your
answers and share your information in class.

Personal characteristics Person 1 Person 2

at all annoying, interesting, surprising, tiring, confusing
completely
totally

How is he/she physically?

How is his/her personality?
(List his/her characteristics)

Is she/he easygoing?

Is she/he friendly?

Is he/she charming?

(Add a special
characteristic…)

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Under each picture write the correct sentence from the box.

1. He is responsible. 5. He is rude.
2. She is open-minded. 6. She is impatient.
3. He is patient. 7. He is a pessimist.
4. She is narrow-minded. 8. She is self-confident.

Read and listen to the text. Then, mark the answers (√).
Let’s see the personality exam results that three students took in high school.

Student Self- Positive Leadership open- Patience Results
name  mindedness
confidence attitude

Erato 7/10 10/10 2/10 10/10 1/10 From 1-5:

scarce skill

Clio 10/10 6/10 5/10 0/10 10/10 From 6-8:
average skill

Caliope 9/10 8/10 6/10 5/10 5/10 From 9-10:
high skill

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Highly Average Scarcely

1. Erato is self-confident.
2. Erato is optimistic.
3. Erato is a great leader.
4. Erato is open-minded.
5. Erato is Patience.
6. Clio is a great leader.
7. Clio is open-minded.
8. Clio is Patient.
9. Caliope is self-confident.
10. Caliope is open-minded.
11. Caliope is patient.

Read and listen to the audio.

Interviewer: Tell me, girls, how do you feel with your personality test results?
Erato: I'm surprised with mine. I wasn’t expecting these results.
Clio: Me either! I need to improve so I can go to university.
Interviewer: Girls, tell me what do you want to change?
Caliope: I will talk more to become friendly and open-minded.
Erato: I will meditate to be more patient.
Interviewer: What about you, Clio?
Clio: I will take oratory lessons.
Caliope: Why?
Clio: I will take oratory lessons to become a great leader.
Interviewer: What else are you going to do?
The girls: We will study hard to go to college!

Answer the questions using complete sentences.
1. Why does Clio want to improve?

2. Why will Caliope try to talk more?

3. Why will Erato meditate?

4. Why will Clio take oratory lessons?

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Read the grammar chart. Then, unscramble the questions.

INFINITIVE CLAUSES

Infinitive clauses explain We will study hard to get into college!
why we do something. Why do you study hard?
To go to university.
Subject + verb + complement + to verb +
complement. I went to the library to do homework.

This sentence answers the Why did you go to the library?
question 'why'. To do homework.
I will study hard to pass my exam.

Why will you study hard?
To pass my exam.

Subject + negative verb + complement I won’t change my clothes
+ to verb + complement. to go outside.

Why won't you change your clothes?
To go outside.

Aux + subject + verb + complement + Will you go to the park to run?
infinitive?

1. I / my test. / am studying / to pass
2. weight. / to lose / is working out /
Frank
3. a car. / is saving / Yovana / to buy

4. to write / an essay. / Joe / a book /read

5. to travel / took / English / Luis / lessons
/ abroad.
Match each sentence with the best answer. Then, practice the dialogue.

1. Why do you take oratory lessons? ( ) a. I go to the gym to be healthy.

2. Why does she go to the library ( ) b. I take them to learn how to talk in public.
every day?

c. He’s training now to be ready for

3. Why does he study Biology? ( ) tomorrow’s match.

4. Why do you go to the gym? ( ) d. Joe studies Biology to pass his final test.

5. Why is he training now? ( ) e. Liz goes to the library to write poetry.

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Lesson Project

A conversation between a student and his/her best friend

For this lesson project, you will write a conversation
between a student and his or her best friend using
intensifiers. Show the class your conversation and
practice it with your classmates. The topic is open,
but we recommend you to work with topics you
are familiar or using vocabulary you already know.

Evaluation Rubric

Excellent Good In process

The student identify
adverbs to intensify a
statement.

The student understands
what intensifiers are.

The student understands
how an intensifier works.

The student uses grammar
efficiently.

The student uses
vocabulary efficiently.

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Coevaluation

In pairs, evaluate your partner’s understanding of this lesson. You
may ask questions to your partner in order to evaluate her/him.

Criteria

My partner can work in pairs/groups.

My partner can express himself/herself in
English according to the needed structure
and vocabulary.
My partner acts responsibly.

My partner shares information with
his/her other partners.
My partner communicates efficiently.

Self-assessment

Criteria

I can remember what internsifiers are.

I can use vocabulary related to intensifiers.

I can use intensifiers.

I can understand what intensifiers are.

warmer Lesson 2

Write five sentences using verbs with -ing ending.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1. passport
2. sister
3. driving
4. film
5. exercising
6. reading
7. eating
8. playing
9. working
10. finish

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Match each sentence with the best answer.

1. I enjoy getting up early!
2. I avoid spending
money on junk food!
3. I spend time working out!
4. I don’t mind helping others!
5. I always finish reading
my books!

Changing the world

Read and listen carefully to the text. Then, underline the main verbs with (-ing).

Every day people try to change their life for the better. Especially because our worst
enemy is ourselves. However, changing is sometimes hard! Specialists believe we don't
have to quit drastically our bad habits: what we need to do is to nurture new habits in
order to kill the old ones. Old habits die hard.
The first question we must ask is: Do you get up early? The most successful people
enjoy getting up early. Therefore, they have more time to exercise, read, help others
or just work harder to achieve their dreams.
Another question... How many hours do you spend exercising in a week? Scientists
have proved our brains work better when they have more oxygen. Unfortunately, the
only way to introduce oxygen in our minds and bodies is by working out and sweating
a little. Therefore, you must spend time exercising. You won't regret it.
There are no more excuses. From now on, you will spend time exercising, so you can
stop eating junk food. These first two new habits will bring you more benefits. Later
you'll finish reading all your books and as a consequence, you won’t mind helping
others. Change today! We could change this world!

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Talk to a partner about trying to change one’s life for the better.

What would you do?

Read the grammar chart. Then, unscramble the sentences.

Verbs with -ing
In English, when we use the next verbs they must be followed by an -ing verb:
avoid, enjoy, finish, can’t stand, don’t mind, practice, spend (time), stop and more.

Subject + verb + verb -ing + complement I enjoy getting up early.

Subject + negative verb + verb -ing + She doesn't mind helping others.
complement Do you finish reading your books?

Aux + subject + verb + verb -ing +
complement?

1. cooking / always / avoids / junk food.
/ My mom

2. others. / enjoys / Her sister / helping

3. always / his books. / Our teacher /
finishes / reading
4. late. / can’t stand / My classmates /
being
5. every morning. / They / exercising /
don’t mind

Match each sentence with the best answer. Then, practice the dialogue with a
partner.

1. Clio stopped drinking soda to be ( ) a. That’s nice because I need your help.
healthy.

2. Euterpe avoids going out to study b. Me either! I am not a morning person.

more. ()

c. That’s great! We should do the same.

3. Caliope finished reading The ( )
Quixote.
d. Really? That’s such a long book.

4. I can’t stand getting up early. ( ) e. She’s always studying to be the best.
5. I don’t mind helping others. ()

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Unscramble the questions to form a quiz. Then, interview a classmate.

From now on, Yourself Your classmate

drinking / going / you / Are / to stop / a) Yes, I am. a) Yes, he/she is.
coffee? b) No, I am no. b) No, he/she is not.

to enjoy / English classes? / going / you a) Yes, I am. a) Yes, he/she is.
/Are / taking b) No, I am no. b) No, he/she is not.

with school partners? / you / avoid / a) Yes, I am. a) Yes, he/she is.
conflicts / Are / going to b) No, I am no. b) No, he/she is not.

going to / your homework? / you / Are / a) Yes, I am. a) Yes, he/she is.
doing / finish b) No, I am no. b) No, he/she is not.

Are / reading? / you / spend time / a) Yes, I am. a) Yes, he/she is.
going to b) No, I am no. b) No, he/she is not.

Match each word with a picture.

1. self-confident
2. teamwork
3. positive attitude
4. active listening
5. leadership
6. motivation
7. responsible
8. open-minded
9. patient
10. attentive eyes

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Read and listen to the audio. Then, answer the questions.

High School Principal

This school year is not easy. We haven't reached our academic goals. In addition, we
have certain difficulties with students. However, every teacher and I are giving our best.
My advice to solve problems and make up a friendly environment for every student is
simple. We are pretty sure they work because our best students follow them.
Today I'm sharing with you the story of Jacobo, a student who almost failed high
school last year. He avoided skipping classes to obtain better grades and next year
he's going to college. Also, he finally finished taking extracurricular classes to win
a scholarship, so soon he will get his first monthly scholarship check. Also, he spent
more time reading in order to pass his Spanish course, and pretty soon he's going to
visit Mexico City to receive a prize for writing the best short story in the state.
It might sound complicated, but lately, our students have improved a lot. Every day,
they enjoy practicing active listening, teamwork, leadership and patience to reach
their personal and academic goals. What are you waiting for?

Answer the questions a practice them with a partner. Switch turns.
1. Who is Jacobo?

2. What did Jacobo do to avoid failing school?

3. Why did Jacobo take extracurricular classes?

4. What have students improved?

5. Why did Jacobo spend more time reading?

Read the grammar chart. Find the mistakes in the sentences and correct them.

INFINITIVE VS -ING VERBS

Subject + verb in past + verb-ing + He finished taking English classes to
object + infinitive verb +complement speak fluently.
Subject + negative verb + verb-ing + She didn't practice reading to be happy,
object + infinitive verb + complement but to be smarter.

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1. I want to avoid to failing exams to
win a scholarship.
2. She enjoys reading to becoming a
writer.
3. We finished studying to passing our
Physics test.
4. I don’t mind doing extra homework
pass my class.
5. Frank avoided talking prevent
problems.
6. My sister spent more time study
English to go to the USA.

7. I enjoy listening to music in English
learn more.

8. I practice jog to be healthy.

9. My classmates can’t stand do
homework late at night.

10. I spend less time watch television to
do my homework.

Complete the prompts with information about yourself. Then, share your
information in class.

1. I avoid ing junk food !
2. I enjoy ing
3. I finish ing
4. I can't stand
5. I don't mind ing
6. I practice ing
ing

Talk to a partner about a thing you enjoy doing during the weekdays.

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Read the following story of Juliette and fill in the blanks.

My best friend Juliette liked (eat) tacos . However, she had a problem.

She was gaining a lot of weight. She decided (go) on a diet. And going to

the gym. She stopped (eat) fast food and tacos and started

(buy) more fruits and vegetables. After two months she lost a few pounds. However,

she was expecting (lose) more. I suggested my best friend

(join) a nutritionist Juliette disliked (go) but she agreed

(try) it. Now she goes and exercises every day and she looks better. She’s looking

forward (lose) more weight.

Unscramble the following verbs with -ing and use them in sentences.
1. INGGO :
2. GYALPIN:
3. WGAITIN:
4. TTGINWRI:
5. GNIDREA:

Talk to a partner. What’s your favorite sport or what you like doing the most?
Do you practice any a sport right now? What do you do on your free time?

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Read the following story and underline the Infinitive or -ing ending.

Mary’s Camping Childhood

When Mary was a child, she did a lot of camping. Camping was an amazing adventure.
She couldn’t afford going on a lot of vacations. However, she also loved doing yoga
and running. Her mom used to take her running once a week. Then, she used to go
swimming with her friends. She was happy to have such freedom at the age of 16.
They also liked the rope; they liked to skip the rope together every weekend. They
enjoyed riding their bikes, too. When Mary was, they were old enough to ride their
bikes to the store or to a friend’s house. When it was too cold, they went skating.
They learned how to skate when they were about five years old. They had a skating
rink in their backyard also.

Imagine you are having a birthday party surprise.
What do you expect? What would your reaction be? Would you be surprised?
Write a short story.

If I had a surprise birthday party I...

Talk with a classmate about a fitness life routine. What do you think of having
a fitness life?

Gym routine… Food diets and
exercises at home.
Would you like being fitness?

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Lesson Project

A short text about you, describe your actions

For this lesson project, you will write a short text
about you. Describe your actions using infinitives. In
this lesson, you learned to use infinitives in different
contexts in sentences by using to or -ing, continue
practicing by looking for online exercises. Share your
text in class and practice pronunciation with your
classmates. Get in teams of three or four and practice
by using secondary verbs; read aloud the text you
wrote. The topic is open, though we recommend you
to work with something you are familiar or using easy
to follow vocabulary.

Evaluation Rubric

Excellent Good In process

The student knows how to
use infinitives in different
contexts.

The student understands
how (-ing) form is an
infinitive too.

The student shows what
infinitives in different
contexts are.

The student uses grammar
efficiently.

The student uses
vocabulary efficiently.

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Coevaluation

In pairs, evaluate your partner’s understanding of this lesson. You
may ask questions to your partner in order to evaluate her/him.

Criteria
My partner can work in pairs/groups.

My partner can express in English according
to the needed structure and vocabulary.
My partner acts responsibly.

My partner shares information with
his/her other partners.
My partner communicates efficiently.

Self-assessment

Criteria
I can remember what infinitives are.

I understan what an –ing form is.

I can use grammar efficiently.

I can write a complete text.

warmer Lesson 3

In each case, choose between the two options given. On the lines below, justify
your answer by explaining why you prefer that.

1. Hamburger or pizza?
Why?

2. Football or video games?
Why?

3. Dogs or cats?
Why?

4. Books or movies?
Why?

5. Beach or forest?
Why?

Clothes and accessories vocabulary

Match the vocabulary words with the corresponding image.

1. backpack
2. belt
3. coat
4. glasses
5. gloves
6. handkerchief
7. jewelry
8. raincoat
9. skirt
10. sweatshirt

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Philip and David conversation

Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.

Philip: Hey, David! I have to buy a new ; do you want to come with me?

David: Sure! Are we going to the new mall? It is the old one.

Philip: It is, but I was planning to go to the old mall, they have the best backpacks store

in town.

David: Sounds good for me. I need to buy some winter clothes, a , and a

.

Philip: Don’t you think a would be a coat? Rain season

is coming.

David: Perhaps, but they’re what I was planning to buy.

Philip: Not necessarily, they have lots of clothes on sale. I’m buying a pair of

and a new .

David: Sounds good. I think I will pick something for my mom’s birthday; it’s

my dad’s birthday.

Philip: What will you buy her? It must be better than what you bought her last year. A

is not a very good present, especially for a woman.

David: I think you’re right. I was thinking on buying her some or a

.

Philip: Well, which one?

David: I think the skirt will be a ring or a necklace.

Philip: Let’s go to the mall, then!

David: Let’s go!

Now, answer the comprehension questions. Remember to write complete
sentences.

1. How are the new mall and the old mall different?

2. What will Phillip buy at the mall?

3. What will David buy at the mall?

4. What did David gift her mother for her last birthday?

5. What is cheaper, a piece of jewelry or a skirt?

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Find the words in the crossword from the box. bag
belt
J B D R E S SB EX L V J M Z coat
G U C L E T AA ADB C L Z Z glasses
B X X L T E BG CHG E V P R gloves
Y V O O PP YS HPQRL A Y dress
S H O E S W WD J U O M Y T Y socks
E V I D P R GZ X I L KN N I shoes
T M A Z VU QL I P A ZU K O shoes
A G F U L S I D A I V WC U X shirt
Q M L M WA S S R S F CO L C
H U A O HE TH S A S AA N E
Z S F B V O HO H V R E T Y R
O D O C T E GE I R DMS D Y

X F E C NE SS RDQHK S J
H V X E KA KK TPNNX U Z
I M A U OS LZ LP T HT Y H

Comparative forms of adjectives and adverbs.

Adjective a word used to modify or describe a noun or pronoun.
Adverb
There are two forms of adjectives and adverbs used to
show varying degrees of comparison:

Comparative is used when two things are being

compared with each other:
Comparative – words end in “er” (bigger, stronger, longer,
etc.)

Superlative is used when more than two things

are being compared with one another:

Superlative – words end in “est” (biggest, strongest, longest,
etc.)

a word that is used to modify an adjective, verb, or adverb.

Regular forms for three or more syllable words.

Comparative – use "more" (more understandable, more comfortable, etc.)
Superlative – use "most" (most understandable, most comfortable, etc.)

Adverbs that end in "ly" always use "more" or "most", such as "more quickly" or
"most quickly".

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Choose the corresponding options from the box and write them in the blanks.

Shorter 1. I am 1’52 feet tall, I am than my sister. She is 1’62 feet
Prettier tall.
Faster
More intelligent 2. She looks with make up on than all natural.
Cheaper than
3. My dad car runs than the truck I just bought.

4. I got a 10 on my exam; I am than I used to be.

5. The iPhone 6 is the iPhone 10.

Talk to a partner. What would you give her /him? If you had the money, would
you make him/her a surprise party? Instead of going on a trip together?

Read and listen carefully to the following conversation.
Teacher: What is the problem with you Jose?
Jose: I feel bad Miss Sarah.
Teacher: What is the reason?
Jose: Well, I came to school without having breakfast.
Teacher: Oh Jose, that’s something really bad for you. Where is your father?
Jose: My father is at his girlfriend’s house since yesterday night.
Teacher: Do you know the phone number of the house?
Jose: I don't know. However, I know his girlfriend’s phone number and his office’s.
Teacher: Then let’s go ahead and inform him.
Jose: Yes, teacher. I shall go.
Teacher: Get some water and hot tea meanwhile.
Jose: Yes, teacher thank you.

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Answers to the following questions about the conversation above.
1. Where is Jose?
2. Why does Jose feel bad?
3.Where is Jose’s father?
4. Whom is Jose going to call?
5. What did the teacher tell Jose to get?

Get in team of two and talk about a day in which you felt sick at school and
what was the reason. What did you do? Did you call your parents to pick you up?

1. problem
2. breakfast
3. office
4. phone
5. inform
6. girlfriend
7. teacher
8. house
9. sick
10. school

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Superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs

Many adverbs end in -ly, but many don’t. Generally, if a word can have -ly added to its
adjective form, place it there to form an adverb.

She thinks quick/quickly.
How does she think? Quickly.

Examples She is a quick/quickly thinker.
Quick is an adjective describing thinker, so no -ly is attached.

She thinks fast/fast.
The word fast answers the question how, so it is an adverb.
But fast never has -ly attached to it.

We performed bad/badly.
Badly describes how we performed, so -ly is added.

Write down five sentences using adverbs that end in -ly. See the examples given
above.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Read carefully the following conversation.

Planning a trip to Patzcuaro

Me: (getting home) Hi family, I just saw a good offer to go visit “Janitzio” island in
“Patzcuaro” wouldn’t it be a great idea for this weekend?
Mom: Hi Sophie, how much is it?
Dad: I think it would be better than being here at home.
Brother: Well let’s go! I can invite my girlfriend.
Me: it’s only 50 pesos to cross the island of Janitzio and get on the statue, we should
just go visit, this Saturday.
Brother: Yes! Just say yes Mom and Dad!
Mom: Well let’s go, you guys deserve it. You’ve had good grades this semester
Dad: When are we leaving? Should we take the car or the bus?

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Mom: Let’s go on the bus, that way we won’t have to worry about getting a good
parking slot.
Dad: Sure, how much is the bus?
Me: the bus is 20 pesos each!
Mom: Ok, let’s definitely go this weekend!
Me: Yeah!
All of us: It’s going to be the best trip!

Write down a short story of a trip you had with your family, talk about
everything you did and who you went with.

In teams of three read the story of the family planning a trip to Patzcuaro,
switch turns.

Read carefully, choose the correct comparative and fill in blanks.

1. This coffee tastes the other one.

a) better than b) more better than c) more bitter

2. She seems since she got divorced.

a) more happy b) happier c) happiest

3. Could you speak , please? I don’t understand you

a) slower b) more slowly c) slowest

4. The economy is getting
a) more worse b) badder c) worse

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Write sentences using the superlatives from the box.

hardest 1.
highest 2.
loudest 3.
pretty 4.
rudest 5.
slowest

6.

Write and talk with a classmate about what each of you prefer. Using the
following example:

Tacos/Pizza I think pizza is better than tacos.

1. Books/cellphones

2. Forest/ocean

3. Computer/sports

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Lesson Project

A short text about you, describe your actions

For this lesson project, you will work in team of four.
Each one of you will write a text using comparative and
superlative sentences. Remember to use vocabulary
you already know and vocabulary from lesson 3; then,
talk about the experience of working in team by using
comparative and superlative forms, continue practicing
by looking for online exercises.

Show the class your text and practice by reading it to
the class.

Evaluation Rubric

Excellent Good In process

The student identifies
the comparative and
superlative forms.

The student understands
how comparative and
superlative forms are used.

The student uses grammar
efficiently.

The student uses
vocabulary efficiently.

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Coevaluation

In pairs, evaluate your partner’s understanding of this lesson. You
may ask questions to your partner in order to evaluate her/him.

Criteria
My partner can work in pairs/groups.

My partner can express in English according
to the needed structure and vocabulary.
My partner acts responsibly.

My partner shares information with
his/her other partners.
My partner communicates efficiently.

Self-assessment

Criteria
I can remember what comparatives are.

I can remember what superlatives are.

I can use grammar efficiently.

I can write a complete text.

UNITCOMPONENT

It generates and integrates the central contents and responds to specific organization
forms of each field or discipline.
Communication and interpersonal relationships. Integration of learning communities.
Contextualization of learning communities through students’ interests and academic
experiences.
The justification of the students’ opinion with an argument. The solid construction of one‘s
original perspective.

CONTENT

It corresponds to crucial learning. It is the highest-ranking content in the study program.
Identify multiple uses of verbs ending with ing and be able to elaborate a survey deducing
the differences between verbs in gerund and infinitive.
Argumentative writing. Original argumentative writing.

SPECIFIC CONTENT

It corresponds to the central contents and by their specificity; they establish the reach and
depth of their approach.
Questions to get information previously supposed.
Using linking words to complete ideas.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME

They are descriptors of the learning process and performance indicators that students
must achieve for each of the specific contents.
Use tag questions.
Communicate ideas and opinions giving additional information using words, which indicate
cause, effect, or contrast.



Lesson 1

DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION

Unscramble the questions.

1. you / able / your family / Was / to visit / when you were in the city?

2. the soccer field / the team / to use / Is / able / when it rains?

3. you / to study / Will / be / tomorrow?

4. you / Were / able / to work out / in the morning?

5. to use / Is / the computer / able / she / in the library?

Answer the crossword.

5

1
22

3

3

4

1

Across

1. He is able to take photographs.
2. When a person has everything in order.
3. To be free from outside control.

Down

1. When you go to an office or restaurant, this person is able to welcome you.
2. This person is able to sell things.
3. This person is able to advice you.
4. He is able to design houses, buildings and more.
5. A person who is thinking or reflecting.

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warmer

How do you prefer your classes at school?
What is more interesting for you, reading or watching videos?
How do you study? Reading or watching tutorials?
Which sport is more common at your school?
Is playing basketball common among your friends?

Symptoms Vocabulary

Match each image to its corresponding vocabulary word.
1

1
1

1

1 1
1

1. talkative 1 1
2. analytical 1 95
3. botanists
4. extrovert
5. good listener
6. creative
7. wise
8. introvert
9. scientist
10. detective

Read and listen to the text. Then, complete it with the words from the box.

reative Logic patient
Music Physics Math
orchestra director Botanic analytical

Hi! My name is Alicia and I'm from Brazil. I'm a high school student

and I still don't know what to study in college. There are a lot of

things I like. For example, I love nature and numbers. Since I was

a little girl, I was able to water my garden plants because I have a

special connection with nature. I am also able to foretell when it's

going to rain. My teachers think I should study . I am

and .

Hello! My friends call me Luka, but my real name is Luis Carlos. I’m

from Argentina! I go to high school every day. My favorite subjects

are and . Since I was a little boy, I

loved music; my father is a tango singer in a local club. I am sensitive

to sounds; also, I am good with instruments: I am able to play three

instruments. I was even able to play the guitar in a week. My father

thinks I should become an because I have

a good ear. However, I want to have my own rock band.

Hello! My name is Rodrigo and I’m from Oaxaca. Since I was in

kindergarten, I loved numbers. At the age of four, I learned to

count and make mathematical operations like the square root. I’m

completely , I always get perfect 10 in Math,

, and . I am able to solve complex

arithmetic problems without calculator. I’d love to be able to design

computer programs because I also like computers. My mom says I’m

a little introvert. I’d like to become an engineer or a private detective.

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Answer the questions.

1. Alicia is creative and patient. 6. Luka wants to be a scientist.

a) true b) false c) it doesn't say a) true b) false c) it doesn't say

2. Alicia is able to play the guitar. 7. Rodrigo is a good listener.

a) true b) false c) it doesn't say a) true b) false c) it doesn't say

3. Alicia's option to study in college is 8. Rodrigo is able to solve complex
Chemistry. arithmetic problems.

a) true b) false c) it doesn't say a) true b) false c) it doesn't say

4. Luka is sensitive to sounds and noise. 9. Rodrigo wants to be a private detective.
a) true b) false c) it doesn't say a) true b) false c) it doesn't say

5. Luka is able to play six musical 10. Rodrigo is able to design computer
instruments. games.

a) true b) false c) it doesn't say a) true b) false c) it doesn't say

Read the grammar chart.
Be able to

We use be able to when we talk about a particular situation.

Subject + be in past tense + able to + verb I was able to play the piano that night.
+ complement. She was able to go to the party.
They were not able to win the match.
was/ were
wasn’t/ weren’t

Subject + be in present tense + able to + I am able to play three instruments.

verb + complement. He is able to speak three languages.

am/ are They aren’t (were not) able to win the

am not/ aren’t match.

Subject + be in present tense + able to + I will be able to pass my exam.

verb + complement. He will be able to train for the championship.

will be They won’t (will not) be able to go to the

won’t be championship.

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Unscramble the sentences.
1. am / a day. / to read / I / 100 pages a day. / able to

2. run / in 9 minutes. / aren’t / You / able to / 5 kilometers

3. is able / for an hour. / She / to meditate

4. Luka / under water / to swim / for 50 seconds. / able / was

5. with the plants. / able / Alicia / was / to talk

6. Rodrigo / arithmetic operations / was / without a calculator. / able / to do

7. be able / French. / to speak / My teacher /will

8. able / My mother / to pick me up / will be / today.

9. My brother / able / the marathon tomorrow. / will be / to run

10. will be / to the soccers finals. / able / Our school principal / to go

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Complete the table with information about yourself. Follow the examples. Then,
share your information in class.

Questions Present Past Future
What are you able to What are you able to
Remember! We use be What will you be able to
able to talk about a do? do? do?

particular situation or a Now that I know When I was a kid, After training
specific time: English, I am able to I was able to play soccer every day,
understand music hide and seek for my team and I will
Now that I know lyrics and movies. be able to win the
English... hours.
championship.
When I was a kid...

After training soccer
every day...

Match each word with a picture. 1 1
1 1
1. crowd 1 1
2. empathy 1 1
3. energetic 1
4. paramedic 1
5. personal trainer
6. journalist 99
7. lecturer
8. critical
9. intuitive
10. librarian

Read the following text.

My favorite person is definitely my friend Karl. We met in
secondary school, in a writing class. He is good with words, so I
think someday he will become a famous writer because he's so
critical. He always helps me with my English homework because
he is completely good at languages. He is able to speak English
fluently. When he was a kid he used to live in France where he
was able to speak French; now he forgot it. However, he is a great

speaker. When he talks, everybody pays attention: definitely, the
crowd goes silent with his words. He wants to become a lecturer in
a prestigious university. Because of him, I understand how important speaking is for
humans. Now, I take acting lessons. I hope that someday, I will be able to speak a lot
of languages too.
Roberto and Alfredo are identical twins, and they both are energetic and empathetic.
However, they are incredibly different because their personalities are just the opposite.
For example, one loves sports, and the other loves books. Roberto is able to play
soccer, baseball and basketball like a professional. On the other hand, Alfredo barely
can pass his P.E. class. However, Alfredo is able to read 300 pages a day, and he is
able to get perfect grades in every subject. Roberto wants to be a personal trainer or
a paramedic, Alfredo wants to be a journalist. Sometimes I think if we mix them, we'll
get a perfect human being. Roberto would be able to do anything in life!

Answer the questions.
1. Is Karl able to speak English fluently?

2. Was Karl able to speak German when he was a kid?

3. What will Luis be able to practice someday?

4. How many sports is Roberto able to practice?

5. How many pages is Alfredo able to read every day?

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