Set 1 Práctica - Inglés II - 2015

U.N.L.P.
Facultad de Ciencias Econmicas Licenciatura en Turismo

Prctica - Unidad I - Ao 2015
U.N.L.P.
Facultad de Ciencias Econmicas
Licenciatura en Turismo
Ingls II - Clases Prcticas
Unidad I
Ao 2015
Jefa de Trabajos Prcticos: Prof. Silvina Meneses

Ayudantes: Prof. Florencia Regueral
Prof. M. Eugenia Valotta
U.N.L.P. Facultad de Ciencias Econmicas Licenciatura en Turismo

What kind of holiday?

Holiday types
A. In pairs, discuss the following questions.
1. Are all holidays alike? .
2. What kind of holidays do you know?
.
B. Look at this list of types of holiday. Match each one with the correct drawing/lcon, and
with the appropriate phrase from a publicity brochure.
a. adventure
b. camping
c. cruise
d. driving / touring
e. farmstay
f. fly-drive
g. independent / backpacking
h. package / beach
i. safari / wildlife
j. self-catering
k. skiing
l. trekking
a. Sun, sea,and sand and all you pack is your suitcase
g. Discover a world of excitement
b. A floating five-star hotel
h. Your car will be waiting at the airport
c. Route maps provided
i. Each suite has basic cooking facilities and a fridge
d. Escape the crowds go where the mood takes you
j. Breathtaking views from the snow-capped

Himalayas
e. A unique game-viewing experience
k. Sun glistening on the white Alpine slopes
f. Tents available for hire
l. Experience the working life of the countryside

C. Match these adjectives to the different types of holiday.

exciting
relaxing
time-consuming
luxurious
expensive
romantic
boring
dangerous
tiring
well-organized
D. What do people do on these types of holiday? Make a list of the typical activities for each.
THREE HOLIDAYS
A. Here are the names of three different holidays. What do you think will happen on each?
What will you do and see?
1. EARTHWATCH
2. ADVENTURE NEPAL
3. RURAL TOURISM IN
SPAIN
B. These words appear in the three texts. Which words would you expect to appear in each
text? (write the corresponding number next to each word)
bazaar
farmers
pony-trekking
elephant
beaches
farmhouse
project
extinction
cheetah
jeep
researchers
snow-capped
co-existence
jungle lodge
white-water rafting
cottage
C. Now read the brochures and check your guesses.
DO YOU CARE TO JOIN AN EARTHWATCH PROJECT?

Your help is urgently needed now. The world is changing faster than ever before. Researchers are providing
the data on which crucial decisions about our future will be based, but they cannot do it all on their own.
Thats where you come in. The funds that you contribute directly help the projects you join- but far more
important is your own insight, enthusiasm, and willingness to help get the job done. We will get you there
and back safely, mostly comfortably, sometimes not, in some of the most fascinating company youre ever
likely to meet, people of all ages and abilities. We guarantee its an experience you will never forget.
CHEETAH
HALTING THE CHEETAHS RACE TOWARDS EXTINCTION
NORTHERN NAMIBIA. The fate of the cheetah lies in the hands of the farmers here whose land it shares.
You can help Laurie Marker-Kraus (Cheetah Conservation Fund) examine, tag, release, and radio-track
cheetahs caught in farmers traps, and aid her educational campaign to show farmers the advantages of
peaceful co-existence with the cat they love to hate.

Adventure
NEPAL
20 DAYS
8-DAY WALK IN THE

ANNAPURNA FOOTHILLS
WHITE-WATER RAFTING
CHITWAN JUNGLE WILDLIFE
This action-packed trip will take
you walking in the foothills of
the snow-capped Annapurnas,
rafting on the turbulent Trisuli
river, and elephant-riding in the
jungles of chitwan reserve.
Kathmandu and Pokhara

After our arrival in Kathmandu,
well be introduced to some of the
citys ancient Buddhist and Hindu
temples an shrines. Theres also
time to wander in its fascinating
bazaars at your own pace before
we fly to Pokhara.
Annapurna Foothills Trek
We cross Phewa Tal by boat, and
are met by our Sherpa porters to
begin our walk in the magnificent
Annapurnas. Our route takes us off
the tourist path, through lush

forests and small villages. Well
visit the charming settlement of
Gandrung
and
ascend
Parchase Peak at 2,509,
(7,400ft) for superb views of
Annapurna II and the sacred
fishtail peak, Machapuchhare.
Rafting and Chitwan Jungle
Returning to Pokhara, we drive
south to our raft-point. Our
qualified raft crew will brief you
on the safety aspects and
paddling techniques required to
take part in the thrilling sport of
white-water rafting. Then, from
our jungle lodge in Chitwan
Reserve, we set out by jeep or
elephant in search of onehorned rhino and perhaps even
Bengal tiger. Finally, we drive to
the Everest panorama resort for
a relaxing day in wonderful hill
country. On a clear day we may
have views of eight of the
wrolds ten highest mountains
from Everest in the east to
Dhaulagiri in the west.
VOCABULARY
CHEETAH
willingness to help: desire to help
halting: stopping
fate: destiny
lies in the hands of: depends on
tag: put a mark on
aid: help
radio track:follow the animals
movements through a radio.
ADVENTURE NEPAL
action-packed: full of action
shrine: place for worship
(santuario)
wander: walk about without a fixed
destination
pace: speed
takes us off: separates us from
brief: inform, give information about
something.
SPAIN
honeysuckle-clad: covered with
honeysuckles ( madreselvas )
uncluttered: tidy and with little
furniture
wicker: mimbre

D. Read the brochures again and work with the following exercises.
EARTHWATCH
What kind of tour is it? For what kind of tourists?
.............................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................................
Whats the aim of this project?
.............................................................................................................................................................
How are researchers helping?
.............................................................................................................................................................
How do tourists help with the project?
.............................................................................................................................................................
Where are tourists taken?
.............................................................................................................................................................
Whats Laurie Krauss educational campaign about?
.............................................................................................................................................................
ADVENTURE NEPAL
What exciting activities will you do if you go on this tour?
.............................................................................................................................................................
Mention all the different means of transport used in the tour.
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What will you see of Nepal?
.............................................................................................................................................................
What are the positive adjectives used to attract the tourists attention?
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RURAL TOURISM IN SPAIN

Complete with information from the text.
There are more and more people who want to .............................................................................
............................................., so the public and private sectors in Spain have decided to
......................................................................................... You can stay in .........................................
or .
Some of the activities you can enjoy are ......................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................................
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Answer
Whats special about the food here?
.............................................................................................................................................................
What about the furniture in the house?
.............................................................................................................................................................
What will the managers provide you with?
.............................................................................................................................................................
What kind of holiday is this?
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E. In groups decide which of the three holidays you would recommend to the following groups
of tourists. Justify your choices.
a. A family of four a couple in their thirties with two children aged eight and four. They are not
particularly rich, but not poor either. They have two weeks available.
b. A group of young people (students). They dont have much money, but they have plenty of time
(one or two months), and they want to go somewhere different.
c. A retired couple in their sixties, healthy and active, interested in culture and nature.
d. A single woman. She has a very well-paid but stressful job as a lawyer. She likes outdoor sports
and restaurants.
F. Work in pairs. Choose one of the trips, discuss what advice and recommendation you
would give to tourists going to it. Then, get ready to give tourists the main information about
it like this:
Well, in this tour you will travel by .. and spend a day in .. So, you should take ..
G. VOCABULARY WORK: Match a word in A to a word in B to make a typical

combination. Then explain the meaning of the new word and give examples.
A
boarding
check-in
departure
guided
high
in-flight
insurance
B
package
panoramic
passport
room
terminal
travel
travellers
view
lounge
tour
desk
cheques
entertainment
agent
policy
season
card
holiday
building
control
service
Example: travel agent: Its a person who sells holidays or tickets, gives information about tours
and ..........
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Reading and Speaking about a city

A. Read this article about London, written for the Turkish magazine Skylife. Match the
following headlines with the corresponding paragraphs.
Evening entertainment
The Docklands
Shopping areas
Main attractions in London
Distinctive features of London
Places of historic importance
City Tours of London
Open spaces to relax
Means of Transport to get around the city
B.- Read it again and make notes to summarize the main information under these headings.
C.- Pair Work. Compare your notes to your partners notes and complete them if necessary.
Then, take it in turns to speak about each topic giving as much information as possible. Do
not forget to use these concepts.
scheduled flights
crowded
underground station
restored
department stores
antiques market
docks area
green area
traffic jam
eatables
double decker bus
LONDON
London is just three and a half hours away from Istanbul by Turkish Airlines scheduled
flights. This large and lively capital city is a pleasant place to visit in every season, and once
hooked, London draws you back again and again. London is not just a place to see but a place to
experience, as I can vouch for, being one of its keenest admirers.
One of the principal reasons for loving London so much is that it is a modern city in every
sense of the word. Its efficient infrastructure, well preserved historic buildings, museums, theatres
and concert halls, beautifully cared for green parks, art galleries, pubs, famous red double decker
buses, black taxis, distinctive telephone booths and postboxes, gigantic department stores such as

Harrods, and perhaps most importantly its streets and inhabitants, make London one of the most
popular of the worlds capital cities.
There is no urban degradation, no bad roads, no dust or mud in London. You might get wet
if it rains, but never muddy! And going in any direction, to the outermost suburbs, this remains true.
Where the city ends, it is surrounded by countryside known as the Green Belt.
The old docks area east of the Thames has become the site for a brand new modern London.
This fascinating neighbourhood known as Docklands can be reached by small trains leaving from
Bank or Monument underground stations. The Canary Wharf development is the most interesting
part of this area.
And what about the downside of
London? London suffers from traffic jams
in the city centre, plus it is expensive. But
if you avoid shopping you can devote your
budget to enjoying the many cultural
attractions of the city.
For first timers, the best way to see
the principal monuments, museums,
squares, parks and typical streets of the
city is to take a city tour on one of the
open top double decker tour buses. In the
city centre there are almost as many of
these as the ordinary city buses, and I am
not exaggerating. London attracts a phenomenal number of tourists.
The tour buses which leave from outside the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square take you
round the financial heartland known as the the City, and past such famous sights as St. Pauls
Cathedral and the castle known as the Tower of London. The Tower is a sight which definitely
should not be missed, but particularly during the summer months you will have to be prepared to
queue for several hours to get in. Once the residence of Britains kings and queens, this fascinating
building contains not only splendid rooms and the royal crown studded with precious gems, but also
mediaeval torture chambers which reflect the darker side of history. You will not be able to resist
taking a photograph of the elegant Tower Bridge, which crosses the Thames right beside the Tower.
The best way to get around London is by underground train or buses. Taxis are fairly
expensive at between eight and ten pounds for the shortest distances. Both underground and buses
are easy to use, and take you everywhere, including the airport. For my part I preferred buses for
short journeys and the underground for longer ones.
Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are among Londons most
popular sights. The front of Buckingham Palace is always crowded with curious tourists, and ten
times the normal number gather to watch the changing of the guardsmen in their red jackets and tall
black fur hats, and the regimental band. You will need at least half a day to visit the Gothic style
Houses of Parliament, its clock tower Big Ben, and Londons most famous church Westminster
Abbey.
Visitors interested in history should not miss the British Museum and the Victoria and
Albert Museum, each containing the remarkable accumulations of an empire over the centuries. The
Natural History Museum and the wax figures of Madame Tussauds are two other traditional stops
on the tourist map.
The most popular musical and plays are to be found in the theatres of Shafestbury Avenue,
and most visitors to London try to see a couple of these. We have all heard of Covent Garden from
the musical My Fair Lady, and this district which is home to the opera house has recently been
restored and turned into an entertainment and shopping centre. If you happen to be in London on a
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Saturday morning I suggest you visit the antiques market on Portobello Road. You do not have to
collect antiques to enjoy strolling around amongst the busy colourful crowd looking at the stalls.
Hyde Park is Londons most famous green area, where at any time you can take a break
from the noise and crowds of the city. In spring deck chairs are put out, and mainly the British take
advantage of this facility to enjoy the sunshine after the cold and rainy winter. All London parks are
among the most beautiful and best cared for in the world, and you will not find any litter anywhere.
Regents Park to the northwest contains the famous London Zoo. The smaller Green Park and St
Jamess Park are both centrally located and a short walk in these will show you what I mean about
Londons parks.
Although Marble Arch is not
perhaps as splendid as the Arc de Triomphe
in Paris. I suggest you start walking from
this corner of Oxford Street down Park
Lane
along
Hyde
Park
towards
Knightsbridge. There you should look
around Harrods even if you do not inted to
shop. Then go to see the late 19th century
Victorian red brick houses on Sloane Street
and around Sloane Square. If you are not
yet tired then turn back and walk to
Piccadilly Circus, calling in at the food
counter of Fortnum and Mason where gourmets can find the best of everything, including even the
most exotic eatables.
On the opposite side of the road is the celebrated Burlington Arcade, with its interesting
architecture somewhat similar in concept to Istanbuls Covered Bazaar. After stopping in Piccadilly
Circus to watch the colourful advertisement panels, busy traffic, and groups of young people
around the fountain, go on to Leicester Square, which is possible the busiest of all.
Soho is another interesting area of London, as is Carnaby Street ( near the junction of
Regents and Oxford streets ) , which was popular during the Punk era but is less lively than it used
to be.
In the evenings take time out relaxing in one of Londons ubiquitous pubs, where you could
try a glass of the black Guiness ale. Like all Europeans the British love drinking beer, and stopping
off with friends for a drink in the pub before going home is a traditional habit. Pubs have their own
unique style of interior decoration, so even if you are not after beer, take a look inside some of the
pubs you pass.
Finally, if you have time to extend your wanderings outside London, try visiting one of the
historic towns and cities just one or two hours away by train. Bath, Oxford or particularly
Cambridge, Bourton on the Water, Broadway, Stratford-upon-Avon (birthplace of William
Shakespeare), Brighton on the south coast, or the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge on Salisbury
Plain are possible candidates for a day out of this kind. And if you cannot fit all that into your
itinerary, well, you will just have to come back to London another time!
Oral Work
A.- Answer these questions and support them with information from the text.
What kind of tourism would you find in London?
Is London an interesting destination for all travellers? What kind of tourist would you
recommend this city to?
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What would you do if you were in London?
B. Compare London with Argentinas capital city or any other important place in our
country. Include some of the information mentioned in the text above.
Written Work
Now, write an article about the city youve just discussed.
What do you know about history?

A. Read the brief history of Mexico and find the answers to these questions:
1. Who was Moctezuma II?
2. How many men did Corts have?
3. For how long was Mexico a Spanish colony?
4. Which states of the USA used to be part of Mexico?
5. Who was Maximilian?
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B. Underline all the verbs in the text. What tense are they in? Which are in the Active Voice
and which in the Passive Voice? Make two lists.
Active Voice
Passive Voice
C. Find and copy all the time expressions you find in the text.
Example: from 1500 to 600 BC.
D. Now write questions to these answers like the example. You will need to refer to the text.
Example:
In 1325.
When did the Aztecs found a modern city?
When was the city of Tenochtitln founded?
.............................................................................................................................................................
1. In pyramids.
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2. Hernn Corts.
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3. He was made a prisoner.
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4. Two years later.
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5. Yes, they did. In 1847.
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6. Many reforms.
.............................................................................................................................................................
7. In 1917
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History in bank notes
When travelling, you may need to be familiar with other currencies. Lets learn a bit about
their history.
Fill in the blanks with the following words and then match the sentences with the
corresponding banknote.
Wife
- heart - Independence - electricity - pianist magnetism
1. George Washington was the
writer - first
_________________ US president. He commanded the
American army in the war of _____________________ and defeated the British army at
Yorktown. (Banknote: ..)
2. Clara Schumann was the _______________ of Robert Schumann and a famous
_______________ in her own right. (Banknote: ..)
3. Natsume Soseki was a famous Japanese _____________________. His most famous novel
Kohoro
(which
means
the
__________________)
is
very
sad.
(Banknote:
..)
4. Michael Faraday is famous for his experiments with __________________________ and
______________________. (Banknote: ..)
Which of these banknotes is no longer used?
B. Work in groups. Have a look at the banknotes in your own wallets (and coins which have
portraits on them). Discuss this question:
What would you say to a visitor who asks you about each person on the banknotes and
coins?
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What are the three most important dates in the history of your country? Make notes in
English about them. Use your notes to tell a foreigner about the main historical events that
took place on those dates. Then make a written summary for one of these dates.
Anatolia: a place full of history
Before reading the text below, look at the maps and describe Anatolias location.
Now look at title of the text below and infer what kind of tourism Anatolia offers.
ANATOLIA, CRADLE OF FAITHS

Anatolia is a land of gods and goddesses. Over thousands of years it has been home to many
different faiths, and become almost an openair temple from end to end. Worship of the Anatolian
mother goddess had already begun seven thousand years before the Christian era. Under a variety
of guises the mother goddess was central to many faiths in Anatolia. The Hittites, whose pantheon
numbered nearly a thousand gods, knew her as Arinna and the Greeks as Artemis.
In more recent centuries adherents of all the three great monotheistic Semitic religions have lived
side by side in Anatolia, which is a home to a huge number of religious monuments and sites.
Although the majority of the countrys population is Muslim today, there are still communities of
some of the oldest branches of the three great monotheistic religions, some of whose greatest
monuments and sites are here, in Turkey. They have associations with remarkable religious figures
such as St. Paul, founder of the Christian Church, who spent many years in Anatolia, along with
several fellow Apostles. St. Nicholas (Father Christmas) was a native of Anatolia who was born and
died here. In later centuries Jews expelled from other countries found a home in this land.
Archaeologists excavating Hierapolis in western Turkey uncovered both an ancient temple
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dedicated to Apollo and the Martyrium of St Philip. Moving northeastwards we find a 550 BC open
air temple dedicated to the Phrygian mother goddess Kybele situated in the village of Yazilikaya,
not far from Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. And who has not heard of the House of the Virgin
Mary near Ephesus on the Aegean where she travelled with St. John after the death of Jesus and
spent the rest of her life?
Whatever your faith, you will be moved by the sight of Armenian churches and Turkish mosques
side by side in the ancient city of Ani, 45 km east of Kars in eastern Turkey. Then there is
Cappadocia in central Turkey, with its valleys and underground cities where the early Christians
concealed themselves from persecusion.
Just recently German archaeologists excavating the settlement mound of Gbeklitepe near the
eastern Turkish city of Urfa, uncovered the oldest manmade temple ever discovered anywhere in
the world. Dating from 8500- 9000 BC, it was built at a time when the people of Anatolia still lived
by hunting, before they learnt to cultivate crops or even to build themselves proper shelters.
The Byzantine geographer Stephen tells us that Ankra was founded by invaders from Gaul and
that the citys name meant anchor. According to him, when the Galatians sent the Egyptians
fleeing back to the coast, they seized the Egyptian anchors and named their city in memory of this
victorious episode.
The Church of St Peter, carved into a cliff 2 km northeast from Antakya was declared a place of
pilgrimage by Pope Paul VI in 1963. It was here that St Peter preached when he came to Antakya in
29 AD, after the death of
Christ, and here that he
coined the term Christian
in his sermons.
So, if you plan a visit to
Anatolia, get ready for a
spiritual experience!
B. Read the text above and write True (T) or False (F).
1. The Hitites worshipped the Anatolian mother goddess called Artemis.
( )
2. There are a few religious monuments in Anatolia.
( )
3. Most Turkish people are Christians.
( )
4. The Jews came to Anatolia when they had to leave their lands.
( )
5. Archaeologists have found temples in honour of different gods and goddesses.
( )
6. You can visit underground buildings in the city of Ani.
( )
7. German archaeologists have discovered a temple built around 8500 BC.
( )
8. The origin of the name Ankara is connected to the Galatians victory over the Egyptians. ( )
9. The Church of St. Peter is the place where Pope Paul VI preached during his visit
to Antakya.
( )
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C. VOCABULARY: find in the text a word or expression that means the following:
RELIGIONS: ________________
DIGGING: ___________________________
TOGETHER: ________________
MUSLIM TEMPLE: ____________________
VERY OLD: _________________
HID (past tense of hide): ________________
D. Answer these questions.

1. Why is Anatolia called cradle of faiths?
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2. What is there for tourists to see?

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3. Who lived or spent part of their life in Anatolia?
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4. What great discovery have archaeologists made here?
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5. Who named the capital city Ankara? What does this name mean?
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.............................................................................................................................................................
6. What happened in 1963?

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E. Underline in the text all the expressions of time. What verbal tense is used with each of
them?
F. Find examples of verbs in the following tenses:
Simple Past Active Voice:
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
Simple Past Passive Voice:
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
Past Perfect Active Voice:
_______________________
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Present Perfect Active Voice:
_______________________
Simple Future:
_______________________
G. Make notes about these places in Anatolia.
HIERAPOLIS
CAPADOCIA
YAZILIKAYA
URFA
ANI
ANTAKYA
Choose one of these places in Anatolia and tell some tourists what they will see if they visit it.
Tourist:
Which place would you recommend me to visit?
You:
..
Tourist:
And what can you visit there?
You:
Tourist:
You:
.?
Continue the conversation
LOMPOC CALIFORNIA
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A. Read the brochure below and answer:

Why is La Pursima presented as A Place in Time?
When was it built?
What does it look like now?
A PLACE IN TIME: LA PURISIMA MISSION STATE HISTORIC PARK

La Purisima Mission is truly A Place in Time. Out of the 21 Franciscan Missions
in California, it is one of only three preserved within the State Park System. It is
well known as the most fully restored mission, in its most original setting. Indeed,
all the major buildings have been rebuilt and furnished as they were at the
missions zenith in 1820. Along with
this, the grounds have been planted
to reflect the period, livestock of the
correct genetic type have been
acquired, the original aqueduct and
pond system is being maintained, and
over 900 surrounding acres have been
preserved as buffer against modern
intrusions. The drop-in visitor is
welcome
to
walk
through
the
buildings and around the grounds, or
to hike the 12 miles of maintained
trails. Equestrians are also welcome,
though there are no local horse
rentals. The Park is open everyday of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas,
and New Years Day. There is a nominal entrance fee and the hours vary with the
season, so call ahead for information. If you can plan your trip in advance, call
ahead to reserve a tour or to know about the dates of specific activities. Either
way you will undoubtedly enjoy this Place in time.
Preserving the unique setting are over 900 acres of surrounding land maintained
in its natural state. In the garden area, the Lavanderas, or clothes washing
pools, have been completely restored. Livestock are on the grounds to give the
visitor a real feeling for the California of 1820. The burros and the four-horn
churro sheep, as well as horses, longhorn cattle, goats, swine, turkeys, and
geese all contribute to the effect.
B. What do these words mean in the text? Match them to their definitions. (They are
underlined in the text)
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RESTORED
One who rides on horseback.
ZENITH
Surely.
BUFFER
Put back into its original state.
DROP-IN VISITOR
Moment of greatest splendour.
EQUESTRIANS
Farm animals.
UNDOUBTEDLY
Something that acts as a protective barrier.
LIVESTOCK
A person who pays an unexpected or casual visit.
What are the modern intrusions they want to avoid? Why?
C. Underline all the verbs in the Present Perfect Tense. Are they in the active or passive
voice?
What do they express?
An action that started in the past and continues in the present.

An action that took place in the past and has effects on the present.
An action in the recent past.
D. Complete this summary with information from the brochure.

La Pursima is one of the _________________________ located ___________________. It dates back
_________________
and
comprises
____________
of
land
which
surrounds
______________________________.
The Park is open to visitors, who can _________________________________________. But they should
call before going to the place because _____________________________
____________________________________.
La Pursima is famous since it _______________________ to look as if it was 1820. The people who worked
on the restoration ______________________________________ the most important buildings, they
____________________ the grounds and _______________________ livestock.
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THREE CENTERS OF POWER

A. Read the text about London and complete the sentences by choosing the right option.
There is an area beside the River Thames in London where you can
visit three centers of power in Britain. Buckingham Palace is the
centre of royal power. The Houses of Parliament are the centre of
political power. Westminster Abbey represents the centre of church
power.
Buckingham Palace
was built in 1703 by the Duke of
Buckingham. King George III bought the palace in 1761. It is now
the official home of Queen Elizabeth II and the British Royal
Family. There are nearly six hundred rooms in the palace.
The two Houses of Parliament, the House of Commons and the
House of Lords, are in the Palace of Westminster. It was built
between 1840 and 1860. It was designed in the Gothic style by the
architect Sir Charles Barry. The original Palace of Westminster
was a home for the royal family until the 16th century. Then it became the meeting place for the parliament.
There was a terrible fire in 1834 and most of the original place was burnt.
Westminster Abbey was a Norman church of the Benedictine monks in Westminster. The present building in the
English Gothic style was started in 1245 by King Henry III. Westminster Abbey is a very important church.
Nearly all the English kings and queens since William I ( 1027-1087 ) were crowned in Westminster Abbey. In
1953, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in the Abbey.
1. Buckingham Palace was built by ..

King George III
Queen Elizabeth II
the Duke of Buckingham
2. Buckingham Palace is the official home of .
King George III
Queen Elizabeth II
the Duke of Buckingham
3. Sir Charles Barry designed and started to build the Houses of Parliament in .
1840
the 16th century
1834
4. The British parliament has been in the Palace of Westminster since..
1840
the 16th century
1834
5. The building of Westminster Abbey was started by
Benedictine monks
King Henry III
Queen Elizabeth II
B. Write questions to these answers.
1. The royal power, the political power and the church power.
2. In 1703.
3. King George did.
4. In the Palace of Westminster.
5. By Sir Charles Barry.
6. There was a fire where most of the palace was burnt.
7. Gothic style.
8. In 1245.
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Monuments with History

A. Before reading: work with a partner. What do you know about the Eiffel Tower and the
Statue of Liberty? What would you like to know about them? Write a list of questions.
B. Now you read one text and your partner reads the other. Try to answer your questions. When
you finish, get together and compare your information.
THE EIFFEL TOWER ( Student A)

The Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 commemorating the
centenary of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England, opened
the tower. Of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel's was unanimously
chosen.
However, it was not accepted by all at first, and a petition of 300 names - including those of
Maupassant, Emile Zola and Charles Garnier (architect of the Opra Garnier) - protested its
construction.
At 300 metres (320.75m including antenna), and with 7000 tons, it was the world's tallest building until
1930. Other statistics include:
2.5 million rivets.
300 steel workers, and 2 years (1887-1889) to construct it.
Sway of at most 12 cm in high winds.
Height varies up to 15 cm depending on temperature.
15,000 iron pieces (excluding rivets).
40 tons of paint.
1652 steps to the top. ( transparent lift to the second floor )
The "metal lady" is illuminated by 352 projectors of
1000 watts and twinkles every 30 minutes in the
evening with 20,000 bulbs and 800 fairy lights.
The Eiffel Tower twinklings were at first made to
celebrate the new 2000 year arrival. But Parisians, in
spite of electricity excess costs, could not be deprived
of this marvel. The company in charge of the Eiffel
Tower had to rethink of a new way to keep the tower
twinkling. After more than a year of not functioning,
the Eiffel Tower got its twinklings back with an
inaugural celebration on June 21st, 2003 at 11.20 pm.
There were splendid and huge fireworks and more
than 200,000 people to welcome this very special
show. All were amazed by such splendor.
It was almost torn down in 1909, but was saved because of its antenna - used for telegraphy at that
time. Beginning in 1910 it became part of the International Time Service. The French radio (since
1918) and French television (since 1957) have also made use of its height.
During its lifetime, the Eiffel Tower has also witnessed a few strange scenes, including being scaled by
a mountaineer in 1954, and parachuted off in 1984 by two Englishmen. In 1923 a journalist rode a
bicycle down from the first level.
However, if its birth was difficult, it is now completely accepted and must be listed as one of the
symbols of Paris itself.
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THE STATUE OF LIBERTY NATIONAL MONUMENT (Student B)

The Statue of Liberty was presented by the people of France to the people of the United States in 1886
to honor the friendship between the two nations. Today, it is recognized as a symbol of liberty
throughout the world.
The Statue of Liberty is a huge sculpture that is located on Liberty
Island in New York Harbor.
Liberty was designed by the French sculptor Frederic Auguste
Bartholdi. The hollow copper statue was built in France - it was
finished in July, 1884. It was brought to the USA in 350 pieces on
a French ship called the "Isere" (in June, 1885). The statue was reassembled in the USA and was completed on October 28, 1886.
It was established as a national monument in 1924 and placed
under the management of the National Park Service (NPS) in 1933.
It underwent an extensive $86 million renovation in time for the
statue's 100th birthday in 1986. More than five million people visit
the statue each year.
There are 354 steps inside the statue and its pedestal. There are 25
viewing windows in the crown. The seven rays of Liberty's crown
symbolize the seven seas and seven continents of the world.
Liberty holds a tablet in her left hand that reads "July 4, 1776" (in Roman numerals), the American
Independence Day.
Dimensions of the Statue of Liberty:
Height from ground to tip of torch
Length of nose
Length of the head (chin to top of head)
Length of right arm
Width of mouth
Ground to top of pedestal
Dimensions in Feet
Dimensions in Meters
305 feet 1 inch

4 ft 6 inches
17'3"
42 ft
3 ft
154 ft
93 m
1.37 m
5.26 m
12.80 m
.91 m
46.94 m
Ellis Island.
Ellis Island was the gateway through which more than 12 million immigrants passed between 1892 and
1954 in their search for freedom of speech and religion, and for economic opportunity in the United
States. Because of its unique historical importance, it was declared part of the Statue of Liberty
National Monument in 1965. After a six-year, $170 million renovation, overseen by the NPS and
funded through the efforts of The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, it reopened to the public as
a museum in 1990.
For 85 years, the NPS has endeavored to preserve America's parklands for generations to come. The
NPS and concessioner ARAMARK work to provide everything you need for a memorable visit.
C. How can you compare both monuments? Consider the following:
Reason for construction
Material
Measures
Location
What it represents
Changes/restoration
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Prctica Unidad I- Ao 2014
St Patricks Cathedral
Now, watch the following video and do as instructed.
http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/who-was-saint-patrick/videos/deconstructing-history-stpatricks-cathedral
A.
Which two topics are not mentioned in the video?
Style
Designer
Location
Materials used
Reasons for construction
Number of workers
Duration of the construction
Description of the faade and the interior
Capacity
Public Opening
B.
Decide if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false ones.
1. St Patricks Cathedral is an example of Neoclassical architecture.

2. The cathedral is entirely covered in marble.
3. The spires are 330 feet high.
4. The construction was started in the 19th century.
5. The cathedral has undergone several renovations with the passing of time.
6. The whole faade was updated in 1888.
7. The vast interior holds more than twenty altars.
8. The stained glass panels are a famous feature of the building.
C.
Oral work. Answer the following questions in your own words.

1. What does the cathedral offer for regular residents?
2. Why is it so attractive for tourists?
3. What piece of information called your attention most? Why?
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Monumento a la Lucha Contra el Terrorismo Mundial

El Monumento a la Lucha contra el Terrorismo Mundial (originalmente llamado La Lgrima) es un
obsequio del pueblo ruso dedicado a los EE.UU. de Norteamrica en memoria de las vctimas
de los ataques del 11 de septiembre de 2001 y del atentado con bomba al World Trade Center
en 1993. El monumento fue inaugurado el 11 de septiembre de 2006.
El monumento simboliza la solidaridad en la lucha contra el terrorismo mundial. Es una
escultura de 10 pisos de altura hecha por el escultor y diseador ruso Zurab Tsereteli, ubicada
en la Pennsula del Puerto Bayonne en New Jersey, Estados Unidos. Est situada en vista
directa de la Estatua de la Libertad y del antiguo World Trade Center.
El monumento fue embarcado de Rusia a los Estados Unidos en seis secciones, cada una de
las cuales pesaba entre 28 y 63 toneladas y fue ensamblado por un grupo de artesanos rusos. El
artista ruso Zurab Tsereteli permaneci varios meses en los Estados Unidos supervisando la
construccin del memorial. Se cree que la obra cost alrededor de 12 millones de dlares.
La escultura pesa 175 toneladas y tiene la forma de una torre de 30 metros de altura hecha de
acero y revestida en bronce, dividida en la mitad por una abertura dentada. Dentro de la
abertura cuelga una gran lgrima hecha en acero inoxidable de 12 metros de altura y 4
toneladas de peso. Los once lados en la base del monumento llevan placas de granito en las
cuales estn grabados los nombres de los casi 3.000 muertos en los ataques del 11 de
septiembre en 2001 y en el bombardeo al
World Trade Center en 1993.
La vereda en la que se encuentra el monumento est hecha de ladrillos de piedra, muchos de
los cuales tienen dedicatorias para los cados.
La lgrima representa la tristeza y el dolor por la prdida de vidas durante los ataques
terroristas en los Estados Unidos pero tambin la esperanza por un futuro libre de terrorismo.
Acerca del escultor
A la Lucha contra el Terrorismo Mundial, fue concebido al desplegarse los acontecimientos
del 11 de Septiembre cuando el artista ruso Zurab Tsereteli caminaba por las calles de Mosc.
Golpeado por la pena que le causaron estos acontecimientos se le present una imagen mental
de una gran lgrima montada en un monumento. Poco despus del ataque Tsereteli visit el
lugar de los hechos y crey apropiado el puerto de New Jersey como el mejor lugar para un
monumento en honor a las vctimas del ataque terrorista del Word Trade Center.
Zurab Tsereteli es uno de los ms prominentes y prolficos artistas rusos. El escultor, diseador
y arquitecto recrea eventos histricos muy significativos en esculturas de gran escala y
monumentos colocados en museos y espacios pblicos a lo largo de Rusia, Europa, Israel,
Uruguay y los EE.UU.
Otros trabajos notables de este artista incluyen el monumento Victoria colocado en el
Memorial de Guerra de Mosc, Pedro el Grande en el centro de Mosc y El Bien Vence al
Demonio que es una escultura creada usando chatarra de misiles rusos y americanos y
colocado en el piso de las Naciones Unidas en N.Y.
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A- Read the text about the monument Tear of Grief and complete the following chart.
Designer
Reason for construction
Material
Measures
Location
What it commemorates
Parts of the monument
B- Now ask questions.

1.- _____________________________________________________________?
Tear of Grief
2.- _______________________________________________________________?
The struggle against global terrorism.
3.- ________________________________________________________________?
Opposite the Statue of Liberty
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4.- _______________________________________________________________?
The Russian designer Zurab Tsereteli
5.- ________________________________________________________________?
Stainless steel
C- Describe the monument and its parts in detail. Include the size, material, weight, shape
and any other interesting fact about it.
El Obelisco
El obelisco de Buenos Aires es un Monumento Histrico Nacional cono de la ciudad de
Buenos Aires, Argentina. Emplazado en la Plaza de la Repblica, en la interseccin de las
avenidas Corrientes y 9 de Julio. Fue construido con motivo del cuarto centenario de la
primera fundacin de la ciudad.
La obra comenz el 20 de marzo de 1936. Fue diseado por el arquitecto Alberto
Prebisch (uno de los principales arquitectos del modernismo argentino y autor tambin
del vecino Teatro Gran Rex en Corrientes y Suipacha), a pedido del intedente Mariano de
Vedia y Mitre (nombrado en la presidencia de Agustn Pedro Justo).
Con respecto a la forma, se adopt una simple forma geomtrica por ser la forma de los
obeliscos tradicionales. La construccin del obelisco estuvo a cargo de la empresa
alemana G.E.O.P.E. Siemens Bauunion Grn & Bilfinger, la cual finaliz su obra en el
tiempo record de 31 das, para la que emple a 157 obreros.
En donde se emplaza el Obelisco, previamente, debi demolerse la iglesia dedicada a
San Nicols de Bari. En ella se haba izado oficialmente por primera vez la Bandera
Argentina dentro de la ciudad de Buenos Aires en 1812; dicha circunstancia se recuerda
en una de las empresas del lado norte.
Actualmente ya se lo considera como un cono de la ciudad. El Obelisco es
frecuentemente utilizado como punto de reunin de diversas manifestaciones.
Responda en ingls las siguientes preguntas
1.- Where is it located?
2.- What does it commemorate?
3.- Who was it designed by?
4.- Which building was demolished to construct this monument?
Fuente Las Nereidas

Obra solicitada por: Intendente de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Adolfo J. Bullrich.
Artista: Lola Mora, famosa escultora tucumana, que se perfeccionara en Roma, lugar
donde confeccion el bosquejo.
Materiales usados: mrmol de Carrara, granito, piedra basltica y piedra bituminosa.
Medidas: 23 mts de alto y 11 mts de circunferencia.
Inauguracin: 21de mayo 1903
Ubicacin: Parque Coln (Av.Leandro Alem y Paseo Coln)
Detractores moralistas: cuerpos desnudos emergiendo triunfantes de las aguas.
Write a short description of the building based on the information on the chart.
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Read the text about St. Augustine, Florida and answer the following questions:
a. How long has Florida been a state?

b. What happened in ...
8000 BC
1513
1565?
c. What is St. Augustine famous for?
d. What is there to see as part of the Old World?
e. What will you see at the Spanish Quarter?
f. What buildings were built in Spanish architecture?
g. Why did the Preservation Board start some excavations?
h. What does the play Cross and Sword show?
i. Where can tourists stay?
j.
What is the Old Fashioned Way of Sightseeing like?
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What kind of holiday?

a. Sun, sea,and sand and all you pack is your suitcase

g. Discover a world of excitement

b. A floating five-star hotel

h. Your car will be waiting at the airport

c. Route maps provided

i. Each suite has basic cooking facilities and a fridge

d. Escape the crowds go where the mood takes you

j. Breathtaking views from the snow-capped

e. A unique game-viewing experience

k. Sun glistening on the white Alpine slopes

f. Tents available for hire

l. Experience the working life of the countryside

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C. Match these adjectives to the different types of holiday.

C. Now read the brochures and check your guesses.

DO YOU CARE TO JOIN AN EARTHWATCH PROJECT?

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8-DAY WALK IN THE

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the tourist path, through lush

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What kind of tour is it? For what kind of tourists?

Whats the aim of this project?

How are researchers helping?

How do tourists help with the project?

Where are tourists taken?

Whats Laurie Krauss educational campaign about?

What exciting activities will you do if you go on this tour?

Mention all the different means of transport used in the tour.

What will you see of Nepal?

RURAL TOURISM IN SPAIN

Some of the activities you can enjoy are ......................................................................................

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G. VOCABULARY WORK: Match a word in A to a word in B to make a typical

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Reading and Speaking about a city

double decker bus

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What do you know about history?

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History in bank notes

- heart - Independence - electricity - pianist magnetism

1. George Washington was the

_________________ US president. He commanded the

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Anatolia: a place full of history

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2. There are a few religious monuments in Anatolia.

3. Most Turkish people are Christians.

5. Archaeologists have found temples in honour of different gods and goddesses.

6. You can visit underground buildings in the city of Ani.

7. German archaeologists have discovered a temple built around 8500 BC.

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MUSLIM TEMPLE: ____________________

VERY OLD: _________________