AE13

Adults English 13 Intensive Course
Student’s Lab Pack

Table of Contents
1. Study Plan
2. Oral Study Guide
3. Criteria for grading Midterm and Final Oral
Exam
4. Asynchronous Activities
5. Reading worksheets
6. Video worksheets
7. Songs worksheets
EM – May 2023
ADULTS ENGLISH 13 STUDY PLAN — INTENSIVE COURSE - 5 WEEKS
(Based on Surpass 4B, units 1-4)
Saturday Sunday
 Learn and use expressions with  Identify details in an article about  Learn and use expressions related  Identify details in an excerpt from
get. being unlucky. to rules. Les Misérables.
 Identify details in conversations  Identify details in a conversation  Listen to people talk about rules  Identify the changes of the main
about the rules people live by. about one's trip to New York. in foreign countries. character’s feelings in two
 Use verb patterns with gerunds  Discuss the role of luck in one’s  Use modals of permission, subsequent scenes.
and infinitives. life. prohibition, and obligation.  Discuss punishment, compassion,
Objectives  Talk about good life tips that have  Learn sayings about unluckiness.  Discuss rules that could be and personal responsibility.
been learned from friends. implemented to improve society.  Use transitions phrases in writing.
 Read and discuss an excerpt from  Discuss issues in society and their
Les Misérables. corresponding laws.
 Write an essay about a social
issue.
Unit 1A: pp. 4 - 5 Unit 1A: pp. 6 - 7 Unit 1B: pp. 8 - 10 Unit 1B: p. 11
Unit 1C: pp. 12 - 13 (Omit 2D, 2E,
Textbook:
p. 13)
Surpass 4B
(units 1-4) Review test 1: p. 14
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Video: Surpass 4B 3 Video classes, according to the schedule
Highlights Readers: Reader: “The Power of Friendship”; “The Power of Friendship”: work on
“The Power of Introduce book. Work with pre- the story.
Friendship” reading activities.
“Welcome Home to
America”
1.1 Workbook: pp. 78-79 1.3 Workbook: p. 80 1.5 Workbook: pp. 81-82 1.8 Workbook: p. 83
1.2 Asynchronous task: labpack, 1.4 Asynchronous task: labpack, 1.6 Online homework assigned by 1.9 Reader: “The Power of
activities 1, 2 activities 3, 4 teacher Friendship”; Read and listen to
1.7 Reader: “The Power of the story again. Work on the
Homework Friendship”; Read and listen to platform: quiz.
the story. Do worksheet # 1 in 1.10 Writing: textbook, p. 13, ex.
labpack. 2D; write an essay based on an
outline.
DISEÑO CUR R ICULAR DE ESTE DOCUM ENTO ES DE PR OPIEDAD DE COPEI. NO SE PER M ITE LA REPRODUCCION TOTAL O PAR CIAL DE ESTE M ATER IAL SIN PREVIA AUTOR IZACION .
COPEI Adults English 13 Study Plan – Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Designed by Olga González, May 2021
Edited by OG, April 2023
Edited by Denisse Veloz & Hipatia Carrasco, March 2024
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Saturday Sunday
 Learn and use words related to  Identify details in an article about  Listen to and understand people  Learn about the features that
language use. creating new languages. talking about their favorite books. make stories more interesting.
 Identify people’s suggestions  Identify details in monologues  Use the past perfect grammar  Compare stories and determine
about learning a new foreign about conlangs people learned form. which is better and why.
language. about.  Write a short story.  Practice constructing stories using
 Use adverbs and adverbial  Discuss the benefits and  Identify details and causes and descriptive language.
Objectives clauses. drawbacks of creating new effects in a passage.  Write a story based on pictures.
 Talk about communicating when languages or changing existing  Discuss the power of stories to  Use vocabulary related to
you don’t know the words. ones. change people and teach lessons. environmental issues.
 Learn and use words for  Use the passive voice in all
describing books. tenses.
 Discuss personal responsibility for
taking care of the environment.
Share Writing: ex. 2E, p. 13 Unit 2A: pp. 18 - 19 Unit 2B: pp. 21 - 23 (Omit 4B, 4C, Share writing: ex. 4D, p. 21
Textbook: Unit 2B: p. 20 4D p. 21)
Unit 2A: pp. 16 - 17 Unit 2C: pp. 24 - 25 (omit 2B, 2C,
Surpass 4B
2D, p. 25)
(units 1-4) Unit 3A: pp. 26 - 27
“The Power of Friendship”: Do “Talk Introduce “Welcome Home to “Welcome Home to America”. Work
Highlights Readers:
about it” and “Vocabulary” in the America”. on pp.3-16.
“The Power of
learning connection section at the
Friendship”
end of the book. Review story.
“Welcome Home to
America”
2.1 Workbook: pp. 84-85 2.3 workbook: pp. 86-87 2.6 Workbook: pp. 88-89 2.10 Workbook: pp. 90-91
2.2 Online homework assigned by 2.4 Review test 1: p. 15 2.7 Writing: textbook, ex. 4B, p. 21; 2.11 Writing: textbook, ex. 2B, p.
teacher 2.5 Asynchronous task: labpack, Write a short story. 25: Write a story based on the
activities 5, 6 2.8 Asynchronous task: labpack, pictures.
activities 7,8 2.12 Asynchronous task: labpack,
Homework 2.9 Reader: “Welcome Home to activities 9, 10
America”; read and listen to
pages 3-16. Do worksheet # 2
in labpack.
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Saturday Sunday
 Review what you have learned.  Read and discuss an article about  Learn and use expressions related  Identify environmental issues and
 Assess what you have learned. the impact of climate change on to the environment. solutions being tried in an
the residents of an island.  Listen to and understand environmental article.
 Identify details in an interview explanations of green  Analyze the limitations of
with one of the islanders. technologies and how they work. weaknesses of environmental
 Discuss the future impact of  Use relative clauses. policies.
Objectives climate change.  Discuss waste reduction  Identify limitations of
 Assess your oral skills. strategies. environmental policies in a
conversation.
 Discuss eco-friendly policies and
participation in environmental
activities in one’s country.
Share writing: ex. 2D, p. 25 Unit 3A: pp. 28 - 29 Unit 3B: pp. 30 - 31 Unit 3B: pp. 32 - 33
General Review before exam
Textbook: MIDTERM EXAM MIDTERM EXAM

Surpass 4B Whole test: Listening, Oral
(units 1-4) Reading, Grammar, (Surpass 4B: units 1-2)
Vocabulary & Writing
(Surpass 4B: units 1-2)
Reader: “The Power of Friendship”
Highlights Readers: “Welcome Home to America”: work

“The Power of on pp. 17-30.
Friendship”
“Welcome Home to
America”
3.1 Online homework assigned by 3.4 Workbook: p. 92 3.6 Workbook: pp. 93-94 3.8 Workbook: p. 95
teacher 3.5 Asynchronous task: labpack, 3.7 Asynchronous task: labpack, 3.9 Online homework assigned by
3.2 Asynchronous task: labpack, activities 13, 14 activities 15, 16 teacher
activities 11, 12 3.10 Reader: “Welcome Home to
Homework
3.3 Reader: “Welcome home to America”; read and listen to
America”; read and listen to the story again. Work on the
pages 17-30. Do worksheet # 3 platform: quiz.
in labpack.
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Saturday Sunday
 Practice using relative clauses.  Use adjectives with strong  Read and discuss an article about  Use expressions related to
 Write a report following specific meanings. the history of the webcam. technological issues.
guidelines.  Listen to and understand people  Listen to and understand a  Listen to and understand people
talking about their experiences conversation about accidental expressing their desires for new
Objectives using technology. inventions. technologies.
 Review proper use of expressions  Discuss the impact of different  Use structures after wish.
of quantity. inventions on people’s lives.  Discuss usefulness of smart
 Discuss dependence on machines.  Assess your writing skills. appliances.
Unit 3C: pp. 34 - 35 (Omit 2C-2D, Unit 4A: pp. 38 - 39 Unit 4A: pp. 40 - 41 Unit 4B: pp. 42 - 43
p. 34)
Textbook: Review test 2: p. 36
Surpass 4B WRITING QUIZ
(units 1-4) (up to p. 38)
“Welcome Home to America”: Do

Highlights Readers: “talk about it” and “Vocabulary” in
“The Power of the learning connection section at
Friendship” the end of the book. Review whole
“Welcome Home to story.
America”
4.1 Writing: textbook, ex. 2C, p. 34; 4.3 Workbook: pp. 96-97 4.5 Workbook: p. 98 4.8 Workbook: pp. 99-100
Write a report on a city. 4.4 Asynchronous task: labpack, 4.6 Online homework assigned by 4.9 Asynchronous task: labpack,
4.2 Review test: p. 37 activities 17, 18 teacher. activities 21, 22
4.7 Asynchronous task: labpack,
activities 19, 20
Homework
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Saturday Sunday
 Read and discuss about artificial  Learn the structure of a debate  Use common debate expressions.  Practice what you have learned.
intelligence (AI). and how to organize one’s  Practice debating skills through a
 Compare human intelligence and arguments. mock debate.
machine intelligence.  Identify arguments and
Objectives  Discuss how you fell about AI. supporting details in a debate.
 Discuss real-life issues that can  Assess what you have learned.
come up when dealing with AI
and what to do about them.
Unit 4B: pp. 44 - 45 Unit 4C: p. 46 Unit 4C: p. 47
FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM

Textbook: Whole test: Listening, Oral
Surpass 4B Reading, Grammar, (Surpass 4B, units 3-4) PROFICIENCY TEST
(units 1-4) Vocabulary
(Surpass 4B, units 3-4)
Reader: “Welcome Home to
America”
Highlights Readers:
“The Power of
Friendship”
“Welcome Home to
America”
5.1 Workbook: p. 101 5.3 Online homework assigned by
5.2 Asynchronous task: labpack, teacher.
Homework activities 23, 24
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ADULTS ENGLISH 13 – INTENSIVE COURSE
ORAL STUDY GUIDE
FOR MID-TERM & FINAL ORAL EXAM
(B ased on Surpass 4B – Units 1 -4)
• You will practice these topics during class activities.

• In the oral exam you should try to speak as much as possible.
Topics for Mid-Term Oral Exam (Units 1-2)

 Which do you consider are the main rules for life? Why? (1A)
 Explain the meaning of certain rules or sayings. (1A)
 Tell about a lucky or unlucky experience you have had. (1A)
 Do you believe in luck? Why or why not? (1A)
 Tell about what is legal/illegal in your country. (1B)
 Has anyone done something bad to you recently? Did you forgive him/her? Why or why
not? (1B)
 Give an opinion on driving/smoking/marriage. (1C)
 Tell about some tips for learning English. What do you do when you don’t understand
something in English? (2A)
 If you have the opportunity to write a story, what would you write about? Why? (2B)
 Can you think of any stories that taught you a lesson or made you realize something new?
Tell about it. (2B)
 Tell a story based on picture prompts. (The teacher will show you the pictures.) (2C)
Topics for Final Oral Exam (Units 3-4)

 What topics about environmental issues are you interested in? Why? (3A)
 How much do you care about the environment? (3A)
 Do you think the environment is in danger? Why or why not? (3A)
 What can we do to protect the environment? (3A)
 How do people create waste? Explain. (3B)
 How can we produce less waste? (3B)
 What environmental policies does you country or city need? Explain (3B)
 How can you describe a city that is good to live in? (3C)
 Are people dependent on machines? Do you agree or not? What about you? How much
dependent on machines are you? (4A)
 Which do you consider is one of the most important inventions in the world? Explain. (4A)
 What would you like to be invented? Why? (4A)
 What smart gadgets do you have in your home? What do they do? Why do you consider
they are smart? (4B)
 Would you like to have a robot? Why or why not?” (4B)
El DI SEÑO CURRI CULAR DE ESTE DOCUM ENTO ES DE PROPI EDAD DE COPEI . NO SE PERM I TE LA REPRODUCCI ON TOTAL O PARCI AL
DE ESTE M ATERI AL SI N PREVI A AUTORI ZACI ON .
Adults 13 Intensive Oral Study Guide for M&F Oral Exam – 5 weeks
Revised by OG, May, 2021
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CRITERIA FOR GRADING
MIDTERM & FINAL ORAL EXAM
100 Communication is almost always effective. Very understandable

with little or no listener effort.
Only minor errors, but generally good control of language studied in
the course. Delivery is generally smooth, quite clear and coherent.
General performance definitely meets course expectations.
95 Exceeds lower band; does not quite meet upper band’s criteria
90 Communication is generally effective. Understandable with little

listener effort.
Some errors with language studied in the course, but these do not
usually seriously affect communication.
Delivery may have pauses and/or be choppy and slow sometimes.
General performance adequately meets course expectations.
75 Communication is only somewhat effective. Somewhat

understandable, but listener effort generally required. Possibly
makes frequent errors with language studied in the course.
Delivery may have prolonged pauses and/or be choppy or repetitive.
General performance is slightly below course expectations.
60 Communication is generally not effective. Much listener effort is

needed, and/ or is difficult to understand. Poor control of language
studied in the course.
General performance is definitely below course expectations.
50 No effective communication. It is impossible or almost impossible to

understand.
Perhaps says nothing or almost nothing.
EL DI SEÑO CUR RI CULAR DE ESTE DOCUM ENTO ES DE PROPI EDAD D E COPEI . NO SE PERM I TE LA REPRODUCCI ON TOTAL O PARCI AL
COPEI Criteria for Grading Midterm & Final Oral Exam
Revised January 2017
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RUBRIC FOR GRADING
WRITING QUIZ – INTENSIVE COURSES
5 4-3 2 1
Exceeds Meets Needs Inadequate
expectations Expectations Improvement
Content/Ideas
The ideas are clear, logical and
well organized. Interesting
Grammar/Punctuation
Good use of grammar and
punctuation that a student at
his/her level would be
expected to know.
There might be mistakes which
do not obscure meaning.
Vocabulary-Spelling
Good use of vocabulary according
to the level
Paragraph//Sentence
structure
It is written in paragraph form
with well formed sentences.
Task completion/effect on
the reader
Easy to understand on a first,
quick read-through. The
student followed the directions
for the assignment (word
count, information included.)
TOTAL /25
COPEI Rubric for Grading Writing Quiz – Intensive Course
Created by Olga González, June 2020
Revised June 2020
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RUBRIC FOR GRADING WHOLE EXAM
WRITING SECTION
2 1.5 - 1 0.5
Exceeds Meets Needs
expectations Expectations Improvement
Content/Ideas
The ideas are clear, logical and
well organized. Interesting.
Grammar/Punctuation
Good use of grammar and
punctuation that a student at
his/her level would be
expected to know.
There might be mistakes which
do not obscure meaning.
Vocabulary-Spelling
Good use of vocabulary according
to the level.
Paragraph//Sentence
structure
It is written in paragraph form
with well formed sentences.
Task completion/effect on
the reader
Easy to understand on a first,
quick read-through. The
student followed the directions
for the assignment (word
count, information included).
TOTAL /10
COPEI Rubric for Grading Writing Section
Created by Olga González, July 2020
Revised July 2020
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ADULTS 13 INTENSIVE COURSE
ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES LINKS
LEVEL B 2
Dear Students,
As a complement to the learning process of the language, it is important to get familiar with the
different kinds of tasks you may find on international examinations. For that reason, during this level,
you will have to work 12 asynchronous hours to practice listening, writing, grammar, vocabulary,
reading, pronunciation and, speaking. Every week you have to complete these mandatory tasks
detailed in the study plan and on this paper as homework. Your teacher will inform the way to receive
them. (Comunícate, OneDrive, institutional e-mail)
Act. Skill / Type Topic URL
10 things you should

https://test-english.com/reading/b2/10-things-
1 Reading never do when starting a
new job
never-starting-new-job/
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-
2 Grammar Prepositions english/activities-for-learners/b1g055-family-
holiday
3 Vocabulary Science english/activities-for-learners/b2v055-metals-and-
gases
https://test-english.com/listening/b2/life-without-
4 Listening Life without a cell phone
cell-phone/
5 Writing Formal and informal verbs english/activities-for-learners/b2w004-formal-and-
informal-verbs
How to stay fit, happy
https://test-english.com/reading/b2/stay-fit-
6 Reading and healthy – Reading
test
happy-healthy/
7 Grammar Exclamative clauses english/activities-for-learners/b1g057-what-a-
great-idea
8 Vocabulary Eating
english/activities-for-learners/b2v094-eating
The personality of https://test-english.com/listening/b2/the-
9 Listening
centenarians personality-of-centenarians/
10 Writing Linking words english/activities-for-learners/b1w005-linking-
words
11 Reading Text cohesion english/activities-for-learners/b2r003-retail-
therapy
12 Grammar Discourse markers english/activities-for-learners/b2g062-discourse-
markers
COPEI Adults 13I Asynchronous Activities
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ADULTS 13 INTENSIVE COURSE
ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES LINKS
LEVEL B 2
Act. Skill / Type Topic URL
13 Vocabulary Similar expressions english/activities-for-learners/b2v054-similar-
expressions
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome https://test-english.com/listening/b2/chronic-
14 Listening
– interview fatigue-sydrom-interview/
15 Grammar Cleft Sentences english/activities-for-learners/b2g058-cleft-
sentences
Answer multiple choice
16 Reading english/activities-for-learners/b2r002-being-an-
questions
adult
Collocations with Take,
17 Vocabulary english/activities-for-learners/b2v052-take-make-
Make, and Do
and-do
Researchers investigate https://test-english.com/listening/b2/researchers-
18 Listening
bush medicine investigate-bush-medicine/
19 Reading Learning about archery english/activities-for-learners/b2r005-learning-
about-archery
Past simple and present
20 Grammar english/activities-for-learners/b1g003-past-simple-
perfect
and-present-perfect
21 Vocabulary Body and Health english/activities-for-learners/b1v052-body-and-
health
https://test-english.com/listening/b2/interview-
22 Listening Interview to Lily Singh
lily-singh/
Scan text for information: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-
23 Reading millionaires and english/activities-for-learners/b2r051-millionaires-
billionaires and-billionaires
Ellipsis and substitution: https://test-english.com/grammar-
24 Grammar
M/c exercises points/b2/ellipsis-and-substitution/4/
• These activities are estimated to be done in 12 asynchronous hours.
COPEI Adults 13I Asynchronous Activities
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INSTRUCTIVO “HIGHLIGHTS LIBRARY”
Estimados alumnos de Adultos English 13 Intensive,

En el study plan constan los libros de la plataforma HIGHLIGHTS LIBRARY que ustedes
deberán leer, obligatoriamente, en su nivel. Es recomendable que, además de los
asignados, lean otros libros a los que tienen acceso (Level 21-22) para de esta manera
incrementar sus destrezas y comprensión de lectura, aprender más vocabulario y
expandir sus conocimientos del uso del lenguaje.
As part of the lesson plan, you have books from the Platform "HIGHLIGHTS LIBRARY",
which you must read at each corresponding level. It is recommended that, in addition to
those assigned, you read other books you have access to on the same platform (Level
21-22) to increase your reading comprehension skills, learn more vocabulary, and expand
your knowledge of the use of language.
“Hay m ás tesoros en los libros que en todo el botín de los piratas de la I sla
del Tesoro.” Walt Disney (1901-1966). Productor, director y guionista estadounidense.
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PAR CIAL DE ESTE M ATER IAL SIN PREVIA AUTOR IZACION.
COPEI Instructivo Highlights Library
Created by Olga González, November 2020
Edited by Hipatia Carrasco, April 2023
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ADULTS ENGLISH 13 INTENSIVE COURSE
READING WORKSHEETS
Based on Highlights Library
The Power of Friendship
WORKSHEET 1
BEFORE READING
A. What is the woman’s role in the society nowadays? How do you think that
was in the past? Give examples.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
DURING-READING
B. Complete the sentences with words from the box. There are more words
than needed.
in common - convention - demanded - property

movement - frustrated - illegal
1. It is ______________ to steal someone’s money.

2. People worked for change during the Civil Rights ______________.
3. The police woman ______________ that we not cross the street.
4. Many teachers met at a ______________ to talk about teaching.
5. Lisa and Ingrid have the same hair color ______________.
C. CONTEXT CLUES. Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer.
1. The _____ park belongs to everyone.
a. public b. illegal c. private d. secret
2. We both have an interest in singing _____.
a. in fact b. in common c. movement d. comfortable
3. Doctors spoke at the meeting of the health _____.
a. extension b. convention c. excitement d. ballot
4. Cast your _____ to vote.
a. property b. pants c. ballot d. material
5. Women strongly _____ the right to vote.
a. whispered b. extended c. demanded d. tricked
6. Jorge was _____ and unchanging in his decision.
a. firm b. frustrated c. failing d. free
COPEI AE13I Reading Worksheets
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Revised by Denisse Veloz & Hipatia Carrasco, May 2023
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READING WORKSHEETS
D. CAUSE AND EFFECT: Answer the following questions.

1. (pages 2-5) Why was Elizabeth Cady Stanton angry during her time in London?
Because _______________________________________________________________.
2. (pages 6-9) Why did Stanton demand that women have the right to vote?
Because _______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________.
3. (pages 10-13) Why did Susan B. Anthony help to care for Stanton’s children?
So that ________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________.
4. (pages 14-16) Why was Susan B. Anthony arrested when she cast a ballot in 1872?
Because _______________________________________________________________.
E. Match the beginning with the ending. There is one extra ending.
1. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. a. that women should have the
Anthony met in _____. same rights as men
2. Elizabeth wanted to attend a meeting in b. the 13th Amendment
London, where people _____. c. Seneca Falls, New York
3. Elizabeth’s dream was to hold _____. d. to vote
4. The Declaration of Sentiments said that e. went to jail
_____. f. gave women the right to
5. Elizabeth wanted women to have the VOTE
right _____. g. a women’s rights convention
6. Susan B. Anthony helped women who h. where speaking against
_____. slavery
7. In 1861, Stanton and Anthony helped to i. gave freedom to Africans
pass _____. American slaves
8. The 13th Amendment to the Constitution j. were mistreated by their
_____. husbands
9. The 19th Amendment to the Constitution
_____.
AFTER READING
F. There are many places in the world where women do not have equal rights.
What do you think Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony would tell
women who live in those places?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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READING WORKSHEETS
Welcome Home to America (pages 3-16)
WORKSHEET 2
BEFORE READING
A. Many people immigrate nowadays to other countries. What do you know?
Countries people usually immigrate to: ___________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Reasons why people immigrate: ________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________
DURING READING
B. Context Clues. Read each item carefully. Choose the best answer.
1. Immigrants are _____.
a. people who move to a new country to live
b. people who can’t decide where to live
c. visitors to a new country
d. people who have no home
2. The ways people do things are called _____.
a. customs b. exploded c. long d. rights
3. Follow means to _____.
a. go after something
b. do things your own way
c. be first in line
d. give directions
4. An honor is _____.
a. only for people in the military
b. when you are recognized for doing something important
c. following the law
d. obeying the rules
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READING WORKSHEETS
C. The following words or phrases are used in the text. The number in
parentheses indicates the page you find the word. Find the word and then
match it with the correct meaning.
1. blended (3) _____ a. cloth
2. used to (4) _____ b. were very sorry she had died
3. wall belongings (6) _____ c. mixed
4. keep the rhythms alive (7) _____ d. plants that are grown for food
5. fabrics (8) _____ e. take off into the sky
6. crops (11) _____ f. familiar with
7. sneaking (11) _____ g. keep the music from being forgotten
8. fly aboard (15) _____ h. art that is displayed on wall
9. launch (15) _____ i. ride in
10. mourned her death (16) _____ j. moving without anyone seeing them
D. Find the solution to each one of the problems in the text.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
1.
Soldiers from Vietnam would kill the
Hmong people if they stayed in their
homes.
2.
The Hmong people have to decide if to
keep their old customs or accept new
ones.
E. Read the statements. Choose TRUE or FALSE.

True False
1. The Hmong people were persecuted by the soldiers
because they were on the side of the U.S. during the war.  
2. Hmong immigrants had a very strange kind of writing.  
3. Hmong women made story clothes to keep the past alive.  
4. A djembe is a kind of African drum.  
5. Nigerians who want to attend college in the United States
need to learn English first.  
6. In the past immigrants sailed to America, and now they fly.  
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READING WORKSHEETS
True False
7. Arnold Schwarzenegger came to America as a poor young
man but he became rich and very important.  
8. The United States allows everybody to immigrate to its
territory.  
9. Many Mexican parents immigrate leaving their children.  
10. Kalpana was the first Indian to sail across the United States.  
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READING WORKSHEETS
Welcome Home to America (pages 17-30)
WORKSHEET 3
DURING READING
A. Vocabulary. Match the words or phrases with the corresponding meaning.
There is one extra meaning you don’t need to use.
1. prejudice _____ a. performed
2. extremists _____ b. ride in
3. act _____ c. all the members of a family
d. passed
4. committed _____
e. people who sell things
5. settle into _____
f. grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins
6. merchants _____
g. judgment based on their religion rather on
7. rickety _____ who they are as individuals
8. feel homesick _____ h. shaky and unsafe
9. relatives _____ i. wish they were home
10. extended families _____ j. behave

k. people who believe strongly in something
11. handed down _____
B. Answer the following questions.

1. What did Chinese immigrants do when they were not welcomed in American towns?
______________________________________________________________________
2. What happened in February 2008 that gave Cubans hope that Cuba might one day be
free?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
3. Why is America a place that all different types of people can call their home?
______________________________________________________________________
4. What problem have the people taking the oath solved?

____________________________________________
____________________________________________
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READING WORKSHEETS
C. Match the beginning of each sentence with its corresponding ending.

There is one extra ending you don’t need to use.
1. Americans are free to _____. a. sell goods brought from China
2. Muslim immigrants sometimes Face b. believe in any religion
_____. c. an Oath of Allegiance
3. Mosques are places where _____. d. are not allowed to travel
4. At one time, Chinatowns were the only e. Muslims go to pray
places in America _____. f. in Miami, Florida
5. Merchants in Chinatown _____. g. after living 5 years there
6. Because of Fidel Castro, thousands of h. where Chinese could live
Cubans left and settled _____. i. prejudice
7. Immigrants may ask for citizenship
_____.
8. To be citizens, immigrants must swear
_____.
AFTER READING
D. Answer the following questions:
1. Which country do you think is the best to immigrate? Why?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
2. What customs, food, and traditions, would you continue doing or celebrating if you
immigrate to another country?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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VIDEO WORKSHEETS
Based on Surpass 4B
Les Miserables – Bedtime Story
Before watching
 Vocabulary: Match the words to their meaning. Write the letter on the
line.
1. release ____ a. suffering or dying from hunger
2. miserable ____ b. feel or express sincere regret or remorse
about one's wrongdoing or sin
3. despair ____ c. the fact of having no effect or of achieving
4. starving ____ nothing
d. (of a person) wretchedly unhappy or
5. snatched ____
uncomfortable
6. repent ____ e. expose (one) to danger by treacherously
7. betray ____ giving information to an enemy
f. allow or enable to escape from
8. sneak /snuck ____
confinement; set free
9. dreadful ____ g. involving great suffering, fear, or
10. futility ____ unhappiness; extremely bad or serious
h. quickly seize (something) in a rude or
eager way
i. move or go in a furtive or stealthy manner
j. lose or be without hope
While watching
A. Order these events in accordance with their time of occurrence (from 1-
12).
____ He is turned away by innkeepers because he is a former convict.
____ The policemen accept the Priest explanation and leave.
____ Jean Valjean wandered through the darkness and the drifting snow.
____ He remembers his life as a good man with his poor family, he could never make
enough to support all of them.
____ Times were hard, no one would hire him. Filled with despair he snatched a loaf of
bread to feed his nephews.
____ Jean Valjean just released from 19 years' imprisonment in the galleys.
____ He hadn’t gone far when he was caught by the police.
____ A kind Priest gives him shelter and some warm food.
____ Valjean repents of his act and dedicates his life to help people in need.
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VIDEO WORKSHEETS
Based on Surpass 4B
____ At night, Valjean betrays the Priest and runs off with the silverware.
____ He tried to escape many times and his sentence was extended as punishment.
____ When the police capture Valjean, the Priest pretends that he has given the
silverware to Valjean.
B. Answer the questions.

1. How long was Jean Valjean in prison?
______________________________________________________________________
2. Where did Valjean grow up?

______________________________________________________________________
3. Why did the restaurant owners remove Valjean from the restaurants?
______________________________________________________________________
4. Why couldn’t Valjean find a good job when he lived with his family?
______________________________________________________________________
5. Why did Valjean take the bread that put him into prison?
______________________________________________________________________
6. Why didn’t Valjean tell the Priest that he was an ex-convict?
______________________________________________________________________
7. Why did Valjean dedicate his life to help others after the priest forgive him?
______________________________________________________________________
After watching
 Reflection points: Answer the following questions.

1. What are the main causes of people’s misery?
______________________________________________________________________
2. Has Jean Valjean done anything wrong? Why or why not?

______________________________________________________________________
3. How do you interpret “The law punishes sinners, but love saves them with
forgiveness”?
______________________________________________________________________
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VIDEO WORKSHEETS
Based on Surpass 4B
Seven Tips for Learning a New Language
Before watching
 In pairs or groups, brainstorm ideas of what you can do to help you learn
a new language. Share your ideas or what you have been doing for that.
Choose the four best ones from your discussion and write them down.
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
While watching
A. Watch and listen to what Lanie says for tips 1 & 2 (00:05 – 02:20). Match
the beginning of each sentence with its correct ending.
1. Everything she writes in the a. in the language she’s learning.
notebook ____ b. as she listens to the song.
2. She uses google translate when ____ c. is related to the language she’s
3. She listens to music ____ learning
4. When she first started listening to d. she couldn’t understand anything.
Swedish music, ____ e. helps you to keep words in your
5. She picks up common words ____ mind.
6. She reads the lyrics ____ f. used in the songs.

g. when she can’t find the right word to
7. If she really likes the song, she ____
express something.
8. She thinks writing what you are
h. turns it into an artwork.
listening to ____
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VIDEO WORKSHEETS
Based on Surpass 4B
B. Watch and listen to tips 3 to 5 (02:25 – 04:27). Choose TRUE or FALSE.

1. Watching films helps you with pronunciation and intonation. True False
2. It’s important to listen how the words are spoken. True False
3. You should start reading adults novels. True False
4. Reading can make you stop wanting to learn. True False
5. It’s good to choose books you have read in your native tongue. True False
6. It’s difficult to find youtubers who make videos in the language
you’re learning. True False
C. Complete the summary of tips 6 & 7 using the words in the box. Then
watch and listen (04:31 – 07:30) and check your answers.
vocabulary - translate - free - buddy - vocabulary - grammar

conversation - resources
There are many applications that let you learn a language

for ______________. Duolingo is one of them. Using
these apps is a great way to get extra ______________
and they’re excellent for ______________ practice and
for expanding your ______________.
What has worked the best for Lanie is finding a ______________ named Mathias to talk to
her in the language she’s learning. He would have a ______________ with her, teach her
new ______________ and ______________ any song or television program she doesn’t
understand well.
After watching
 Which of the 7 tips Lanie advises would work for you? Which do you like? Is
there any other strategy you use for learning English? Discuss in groups and
share your ideas.
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VIDEO WORKSHEETS
Based on Surpass 4B
Why We Need to Stop Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans
Before watching
 Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment.

1. There are different types of pollution. Can you list some of them?
_______________________ __________________________
_______________________ __________________________
_______________________ __________________________
2. Discuss with your partner the following

questions. Share your ideas.
a. What causes ocean pollution?
b. How much plastic is in the ocean?
c. Where do plastics in the ocean come from?
d. How can we prevent ocean pollution due to
plastics?
While watching
 Watch the video and answer the

questions.
a. What are the main causes of ocean pollution?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
b. Where do microplastics come from?

_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
c. Why is plastic in the oceans a problem?

_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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VIDEO WORKSHEETS
Based on Surpass 4B
d. How does plastic pollution affect

our food from the ocean?
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
After watching
 Tick the actions we can do to help to solve the problem. Which ones can be
effective? Share with the class.
Recycling properly _____
Participate in a Beach or River Cleanup _____
Support Bans _____
Spread the word _____
Watch videos _____
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Song Activity Sheet
“Hymn for the weekend” By Cold Play
I. BEFORE THE SONG
A. Read and complete the statements about the Band.
"Hymn for the Weekend" is a song by British
rock band Coldplay with uncredited guest
vocals from American singer Beyoncé. It was
released on 25 January 2016 as the second
single from their seventh studio album, A Head
Full of Dreams (2015). The song was written by
the members of Coldplay and produced by Rik
Simpson, Avicii, Digital Divide, and Stargate.
1. The song was released__________________________.

2. It was included as a second single____________________.
3. The song has as a guest vocals______________________.
4. It was written by_______________________.
Vocabulary
A. Match the expressions to their meanings.
1. flood: ____ a. with no water or liquid.
2. To be dried up: ____ b. to make or become something bright.
3. To make something light up: ____ c. to be emotionally affected.
4. feeling coursing:____ d. to be sad or depressed.
5. To be down: ____ e. overflowing of a large amount of water.
6. To be hurt: ____ f. to move quickly through your veins
II. WITH THE SONG

A. Listen to first verse and fill in the blanks.
Chris:
Oh, angel ________ from up ________
You know you make my world _________ up
When I was________, when I was _______
You came to lift me up
Life is a ________ and love's a drug
Oh, now I think I _________ be miles up
________ I was a river _________ up
You came to rain a _________
EL DI SEÑO CUR RI CULAR DE ESTE DOCUM ENTO ES DE PROPI EDAD D E COPEI . NO SE PERM I TE LA REPRODUCCI ÓN TOTAL O PARCI AL
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Song Activity Sheet
“Hymn for the weekend” By Cold Play
B. Listen to the chorus and cross out the incorrect words.
You said drink for me, drink for to me
When I was so little thirsty
Pour on a symphony
Now feel I just can´t get enough
Put your own wings on me, wings on me
When I was so heavy
Pour on a symphony
When I’m low, low, low
Ah-oh-ah-oh-ah
To got me feeling drunk and high
So high, so high
Oh ah-oh-ah-oh-ah
Now I'm feeling low drunk and high
So high, so high
C. Listen to second verse and introduce the phrases.

Oh, angel sent __________________
I feel it _____________________ my blood
Life is a drink, your love's about
To make the stars ____________
Chorus
Put your wings on me, wings on me
When I was so heavy
Pour on a symphony
When I’m low, low, low…
D. Listen and fill in the blanks.

Beyoncé:
Oh ah-oh-ah-oh-ah la-la-la-la-la
ah-oh-ah-oh-ah
Now I'm feeling drunk and high
So high, so high
That I ________ across the sky
That I shoot _________ the
That I shoot across the ______
Watch me ________ across the….
III. AFTER THE SONG

A. Circle true or false. According to the song …
1. An angel came to make his life better. T F
2. He never feels depressed. T F
3. He got support when he was in bad moments. T F
4. feels that the love of his sweetheart makes him happy T F
5. He compares his love like an angel sent from above. T F
EL DI SEÑO CUR RI CULAR DE ESTE DOCUM ENTO ES DE PROPI EDAD D E COPEI . NO SE PERM I TE LA REPRODUCCI ÓN TOTAL O PARCI AL
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Song Activity Sheet
"Let her go" by Passenger
I. BEFORE THE SONG
A. Read and fill in the missing words using the word bank. Then, listen to
check.
nominated - when - around - charts - award - musician
“Let Her Go” is the break through pop hit from

Passenger (Michael David Rosenberg). He is an
English singer-song writer and ____________.
His song “Let Her Go” topped the ____________
in 16 countries.
In 2014, the song was ____________ for the Brit
Award for British single of the year and he
received the British Academy’s Ivor Novello
____________ for most performed work.
Lyrically, “Let Her Go” centers ____________ the concept of the line, “Only know you love
her ____________ you let her go.”
VOCABULARY
B. Match the words to their meanings.
1. miss ____ a. certainly, definitely
2. surely ____ b. to go under the surface of the sea, river,
lake, etc.
3. dive ____
c. to look at someone or something for a
4. stare ____ long time.
d. to feel sad because you no longer have
something
II. WITH THE SONG

A. Listen to the chorus of the song and circle the correct
word.
Well you only need - feel the light when it’s burning low
Only miss the sun when it star - starts to snow
Only know you love her - here when you let her go
Only know you’ve been - seen high when you’re feeling low
Only hate the road - route when you’re missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go
and you let her go
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Song Activity Sheet
"Let her go" by Passenger
B. Number the lines in the verse 1.
_____ hoping one day you’ll make a dream last
_____ you see her when you close your eyes
_____ everything you touch surely dies
_____ maybe one day, you’ll understand why
_____ but dreams come slow, and they go so fast
__1__ staring at the bottom of your glass
[Chorus]
C. Listen to verse 2 and match the beginnings with the endings.

1. staring at the ceiling in the dark ____ a. well you see her when you fall
2. ‘cause love comes slow, and it goes asleep
so fast ____ b. ‘cause you loved her too much, and
3. but never to touch and never to you dived too deep
keep ____ c. same old empty feeling in your
heart
[Chorus]
Oh, oh, woah, oh, oh
And you let her go
Oh, oh, woah, oh, oh
Well you let her go
Whoa
(Double chorus)
III. AFTER THE SONG

A. Who do you think of when listening to this song? Why? Discuss in pairs.
EL DI SEÑ O CUR RI CULA R DE ESTE DOCUM EN TO ES DE PROP I EDAD DE COPEI . N O SE PERM I TE LA REPR ODUCCI ÓN TOTAL O PARCI A L
DE ESTE M ATERI AL SI N PREVI A A UTORI ZACI ON .
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Adults English 13 Intensive Course

Student’s Lab Pack

Video: Surpass 4B 3 Video classes, according to the schedule

Textbook: MIDTERM EXAM MIDTERM EXAM

Highlights Readers: “Welcome Home to America”: work

“Welcome Home to America”: Do

Unit 4B: pp. 44 - 45 Unit 4C: p. 46 Unit 4C: p. 47

FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM

• You will practice these topics during class activities.

Topics for Mid-Term Oral Exam (Units 1-2)

Topics for Final Oral Exam (Units 3-4)

100 Communication is almost always effective. Very understandable

90 Communication is generally effective. Understandable with little

75 Communication is only somewhat effective. Somewhat

60 Communication is generally not effective. Much listener effort is

50 No effective communication. It is impossible or almost impossible to

Act. Skill / Type Topic URL

10 things you should

Act. Skill / Type Topic URL

• These activities are estimated to be done in 12 asynchronous hours.

Estimados alumnos de Adultos English 13 Intensive,

The Power of Friendship

in common - convention - demanded - property

1. It is ______________ to steal someone’s money.

D. CAUSE AND EFFECT: Answer the following questions.

Welcome Home to America (pages 3-16)

Reasons why people immigrate: ________________________________________________

D. Find the solution to each one of the problems in the text.

E. Read the statements. Choose TRUE or FALSE.

Welcome Home to America (pages 17-30)

10. extended families _____ j. behave

B. Answer the following questions.

4. What problem have the people taking the oath solved?

C. Match the beginning of each sentence with its corresponding ending.

Les Miserables – Bedtime Story

B. Answer the questions.

2. Where did Valjean grow up?

 Reflection points: Answer the following questions.

2. Has Jean Valjean done anything wrong? Why or why not?

Seven Tips for Learning a New Language

6. She reads the lyrics ____ f. used in the songs.

B. Watch and listen to tips 3 to 5 (02:25 – 04:27). Choose TRUE or FALSE.

vocabulary - translate - free - buddy - vocabulary - grammar

There are many applications that let you learn a language

Why We Need to Stop Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans

 Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment.

2. Discuss with your partner the following

 Watch the video and answer the

b. Where do microplastics come from?

c. Why is plastic in the oceans a problem?

d. How does plastic pollution affect

1. The song was released__________________________.

II. WITH THE SONG

C. Listen to second verse and introduce the phrases.

D. Listen and fill in the blanks.

III. AFTER THE SONG

nominated - when - around - charts - award - musician

“Let Her Go” is the break through pop hit from

II. WITH THE SONG