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HOMEWORK
Pag. 833. Writing and Speaking: Group poster presentation
A. Group work: choose an interesting place in your city. What do you know about it? Make a list
Mindo – Ecuador
Ecuadorian Paradise
Mindo is a small village located in the middle of the cloud forest to the northwest of San Miguel de los Bancos Canton. Pichincha Province
How to get to Mindo?
Take a bus direct of the banks and ask to be left "The Y" of Mindo, this is the access from the main road to Mindo. The way down is winding and quite long so it is recommended to take trucks that tend to park in that place, typically charge $ 1 a trip to Mindo, Similarly you can return.
In Mindo, near the bus stop, you will find a tourist information center just diagonal to the central square. This can inform you of the different activities that can be performed in Mindo and surroundings among which the main ones are:
observation of birds, insects and butterflies visit orchid farms, hiking, rafting, sailing (travel on a buoy river down,
pure emotion), Canopy (crossing the top of one hill to another sliding into a steel cable
through a pulley, unique experience) Concert of frogs and toads, and above all, enjoy pure nature, preserved
rainforest. Beautiful scenery of the subtropical forest, one of the few places in the
world where pollution has not caused damage. Most of these activities take place outside the town, in the surrounding
area, but are accessible from local and guides in the center of Mindo.
With respect to the housing can be found from budget hostels to luxury resorts. There are prices for all pockets, from basics to luxury services, including tours, walks and other tourist attractions adventure and extreme sport activities.
Come Mindo, natural beauty of the flora and fauna
Tourist attractions
Aquarius Tourist
You can see several species of fish in the area and the country in general, it is a small sample of the wealth we have in our country, with the support of a tour guide, which can be performed nightly evening. We´re open every day ; all day.
photography and hiking
Mindo Orchid
One of the most visited places and that most impresses visitors and tourists are this magnificent place that has more than 370 species of orchids in the Reserve. We´re open every day from 9:00 to 17:00
Price: 2 USD
Bird observatory
Mindo is a treasure accompanied by a perfect top subtropical located in a large valley, so that delight watching the variety of birds that has this ponderous place. This activity you can enjoy large and small, it is done on trails adjacent roads, private ecological reserves and ecological area Bosque Protector Mindo - Nambillo.
We´re open every day from 9:00 to 17:00. Free admission
Butterfly Mindo
Here you learn the life cycle of the different species of butterflies. Your reservation is 2900 hectares. For all favorable factors have Mindo, either for its climate and geographical conditions they have made it a favorite place for biologists, ornithologist or anyone who enjoys being in nature. This place gives us the opportunity to discover the whole process of reproduction, life and metamorphosis of these amazing insects, supported by a guide you can learn transforming themselves, from the egg, pupa or crisólida as well as magic and complexity of colors and shapes like butterflies in their transformation.
We´re open every day from 9:00 to 17:00
Price: 5 USD
Mindo Ecuador, Tubing
Mindo has several rivers flowing through the cloud forest, allow tourists to embark on or float tubing, the same as the drag for several kilometers allowing them to live an incredible adventure. The tubing is one of the adventure sports in which participants can enjoy emotions, adrenaline, water
games and more. This multi-activity develops in the Mindo River, offering all the thrills of a great adventure!
We´re open every day from 9:00 to 17:00
Price: 7 USD
Mindo Ecuador, Canopy
Mindo is a perfect area for adventure sports like Canopy, which is shifting from one tree to another hanging from a steel cable, which are outlined in the woods with the help of a harness belt and pulley. Mindo is one of the main attractions of ecotourism, located in the Los Bancos Canton, one hour and thirty minutes from the city of Quito. Part of the activities of the population is related to the tourist area of this natural.
We´re open every day from 9:00 to 17:00
Price: 10 USD
Mindo Ecuador, waterfalls
Throughout the Mindo Nambillo Reserve is a natural complex of 15 waterfalls of different heights and unique beauty. For horseback it is necessary to cross a cable car that will take over primary forest.
We´re open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00
Price: 5 USD
B. Group work: create and design a poster about the place. Use your list from part A
With respect to the housing can be found from budget hostels to luxury resorts. There are prices for all pockets, from basics to luxury services, including tours, walks and other tourist attractions adventure and extreme sport activities.
We are open every day, all day, except for some touristic places that have their own opening hours.
You can see several species of fish in the area and the country in general.
Learn about butterflies, and birds. In the Butterfly mindo. We´re open every day from 9:00 to 17:00. Price: 5 USD. End the Bird observatory Free admission
Canopy can make a unique experience, every day for only $ 10 The tubing is one of the adventure sports in which participants can enjoy
emotions, adrenaline, water games and more. This multi-activity develops in the Mindo River, offering all the thrills of a great adventure!. We´re open every day from 9:00 to 17:00, for only $7.
Aquarius Tourist
Mindo Orchid Buterfly Tubing Canopy
Come Mindo, natural beauty of
the flora and fauna
Great all ages, also for athletes, passionate
Mindo
C. Class activity. Present your posters. Ask and answer questions for more information
Sandra: Mindo; natural beauty of the flora and fauna is a beautiful place to visit.
Roxana: It´s open every day, and all day. But some tourist sites, every day from
9:00 to 5:00
Patricio: With respect to the housing can be found from budget hostels to luxury resorts.
Luis: Where is the Mindo; natural beauty of the flora and fauna?
Patricio: It’s a small village located in the middle of the cloud forest to the northwest of San Miguel de los Bancos Canton. Pichincha Province
Wrap Up1. Quick pair review
Lesson A: Brainstorm! Make a list of places in a neighborhood. How many do you know? You have one minute.
Sandra: Waterfalls SHISHINK
River Caoni
Mindo
Arasha Tropical Forest Resort and Spa
Aquarius Tourist
Mindo Orchid
Bird observatory
Butterfly Mindo
Mindo Ecuador, Tubing
Mindo Ecuador, Canopy
Mindo Ecuador, waterfalls
Patricio:
Hostería D´Carlos
Rancho Hostería Mi Cuchito, Santo Domingo Ecuador
Twelve waterfalls
Devil waterfalls
beautiful valley
Forest Pearl
Luis:
Shopping Santo Domingo
Aruba's Disco.
La fuente Restaurants
Roxana
Garden Hotel San José
Lesson B: Do you remember? Circle the correct answers. You have two
minutes.
A: Excuse me. Where/How do I get to the library from here?
B: Walk up Third Avenue and turn / take left on Elm Street.
A: Is the library on Elm Street?
B: No, It’s not. Go / turn two blocks on Elm Street. Then take / walk a right on
Main Street. The library is on / in the right.
A: Thanks!
Lesson C: Find Out! What are two kinds of places both you and your partner like to visit in your city or other cities? What are two kinds of places you don’t like to visit? You have two minutes.
Sandra: I like zoo. Do you?
Patricio: Not really. How about swimming pool? I love those!
Sandra: I do, too!
Roxana: I really like Movie Theater. Do you?
Luis: I hate the movie theater. How about Water Park? I love those!
Roxana: I do, too!
Lesson D: Guess! Describe a place partner guess the name? To visit in your
area, but don’t say its name!
Can your partner guess the name?. Take turns. You have two minutes.
Sandra: I go there with my husband on Monday
Roxana: Is it Movie Theater
Sandra: No, there are foods, shoes, clothes and many other things
Roxana: Is it the supermarket.
Sandra: Yes!
Patricio: I go there with my son on Sunday
Echeverria: is it amusement park?
Patricio. No there are water, and toboggans and many things.
Echeverria: Is it the water park
Patricio: Yes!
2. in the real world
What zoos do you know? Go online and find information in English about a zoo.
Then write about it.
What is the name of the zoo? Where is it?The San Diego zoo; In California.
What animals and exhibits are there?
Can you watch videos or take a tour on the website?
Yes, you find en website, see live webcast and download videos and
podcasts
SPEAKIN ROLE PLAY
A. Complete the sentences with reasons why you can´t talk on the phone
I’m watching TV.
I’m playing soccer.
I’m eating now.
I’m care of the children
B. Pair work. Role - play the situations. The change roles.
The mothers can’t talk now. Why? She is talking care off the children. Her daughter crying, her son playing soccer in the house. Her other son’s jumping on the couch.
Sandra : Hello?
Roxana : Hi, Sandra. It’s Roxana. Is this a good time to talk?
Sandra : oh. Sorry. I´m busy right now. I’m caring off my children’s.
My daughter is crying. Can I call you in the night?
Roxana : Ok, sure. Talk to you in the night
Sandra : Thanks. Bye.
Anthony : Hello?
Carlos : Hi, Anthony. It’s Carlos. Do you have a minute?
Anthony : Excuse me. I can’t talk right now. my wife is not here. I’m
Caring off my children’s. My son playing soccer in the house . Can I call you back?
Carlos : Ok, sure. Talk to you later.
Anthony : Thanks. Bye.