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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
"SILVESTRE ARENAS" - SOGAMOSO

Subject: Español Grade: Eleventh A


Fourth term Date: sixth week (october 21th-25th)

ACTIVITIES PORTFOLIO
1. READ THE TEXTS
2. MAKE A LIST OF 20 UNKNOWN WORDS YOU FIND IN THE TEXT AND WRITE THE MEANINGS IN
SPANISH
3. TRANSLATE THE TEXT INTO SPANISH
4. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
Did you understand the text?

1) When did john travel to Las Vegas?


a) Yesterday b) Last weekend
c) Last spring d) Last summer

2) What is an activity that a tourist cannot do on The Strip?


a) Eat b) Stay overnight
c) Shop d) Visit the Grand Canyon

3) Which best describes the purpose of the Las Vegas Strip?


a) It is a 2.5 mile stretch. b) It offers a lot of activities for tourists.
c) There are too many neon lights. d) It keeps tourists safe.

4) Explain why John liked his visit to the Grand Canyon.


a) The setting was very different fromb ) It is one of the Seven Natural Wonders
downtown Las Vegas. of the World.
c) )ohn does not enjoy spending time ind) The Grand Canyon offers a
breathtaking cities. breathtaking view.

5) What does it mean that Las Vegas is a "city that never sleeps?
a) A lot of people here have sleepb ) There is too much noise here for
disorders. people to sleep.
c) Las Vegas offers exciting activities at alld ) The neon lights keep people awake at
hours. night.
The Environment (CI)
In our modern world, there are many factors that place the wellbeing of the planet in jeopardy. while
some people havn the opinion that environmental problems are just a natural occurrence, others
believe that human beings have a huge impact on the environment. Regardless of your viewpoint, take
into consideration the following factors that plaCe our environment aswoll as the planet Earth in
danger.

Global warming or climate change is a major contributing factor to environmental damage. Because of
global warming, we have seen an increase in melting ico caps, a rise in soa levels and the formation of
new weather patterns These woathor patterns have caused stronger storms, droughts, and flooding
in places that they formerly did not occur.

Air pollution is primarily caused as a result of excessive and unregulated emissions of carbon dioxide
into the air. Pollutants mostly emerge from the burning of fossil fuels in addition to chemicals, toxic
substances, and improper waste disposal. Air pollutants are absorbed into the atmosphere, and they
can cause smog a combnation of smoke and fog, in valleys as well as produce acidic precipitation in
areas far away from the pollution source.

In many areas, people and local governments do not sustainably use their natural resources. Mining for
natural gases, deforestation, and even improper use of water resources can have tremendous effects
on the environment. While these strategies often attempt to boost local economies, their effects can
lead to oil spills, interrupted animal habitats, and droughts.

Ukimately, the effects of the modern world on the environment can lead to many problems. Human
beings need to consider the repercussions of their actions, trying to reduce, reuse, and recycle
materials while establishing environmentally sustainable habits. If measures are not taken to protect the
environment, we can potentially w "itness the extinction of more endangered species, worldwide
pollution, and a completely uninhabitable pIanec

Did you understand Qe text?'


1) 7he text's irztroducoon presents:
a) All of the factors that damage the environment
b) Scientific support regarding global warming
c) Questions about the effects of environmental problems
d) Two opinions about environmental problems

2) Whlch farm maans the same thlng as "global warmlng?"

b) Biodiversity
c) Climate change
d) Deforestation
3) What is the primary cause of air pollution?
a) Uncontrollable forest fires
b) Smog formation in valleys
c) Heavy amounts of acid precipitation
d) Excessive carbon dioxide emissions

4) Which is a logical effect of overusing the natural water supply*.


a) Deforestation
b) Droughts
c) Oil spills
d) Flooding

5) All of the following are eNects of environmental problems except:


a) Space travel
b) Animal extinction
c) Worldwide pollution
d) An uninhabitable planet

6) What is the best title for the article?


a) How to Prevent Global Warmi ng
b) Top Environmental Concerns
c) Water Conservation Strategies
d) Protecting Endangered Species

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