Homework 10, page 79, ex. 8

1. What is the most important or popular musical instrument in your country?
There are many musical instruments, but not what is the most important instrument.

2. What is the most common musical instrument that people play in your country?
The classical instrument is the guitar.

3. What is an important symbol of your culture?
The symbol of culture is the flag of Mexico, which has an eagle with a snake in its beak

-Does it have a special type of music?
In Mexico much the band is heard.

4. Do you think symbols are important for a country or culture? Why?/ Why not?
Yes, the symbols are very important for a country, because it represents the culture and beliefs.

Homework 9. Page 77, ex. 3

Special occasion in my life

A special occasion throughout my life was when studying in high school in Ixtapa Jaliscoin Ixtapa Jalisco. In high school I became very good friends. I studied hard but also had lots of fun, and that very special to go to school. I have many memories of joys that happened at this stage of my life I would not trade for anything. 

Homework 8, page 74, ex.8

A birthday

*Vannesa 

She is my sister's birthday on January 4, three days after my birthday. On her birthday she throws a party and get lots of food, snacks and refreshments. His last birthday was in a pool who got one of her friends in class.

The guests began to arrive at noon the pool and obtained glasses,

Homework 7

Page 72, ex. 5

"Day charro"
The day chosen for the celebration was the September 14

-When and why did it begin?
In 1934 was celebrated the first Charro Day in Mexico. It was by decree recognizing those involved the art of horsemanship.

There is no special food like cakes with candles, but there are typical Mexican food like tamales, pozole, enchiladas, tacos and more.

-Do people wear special costumes or masks?
Charros (men and women on horseback) parade through downtown in the morning (from 10am) and wear traditional charro suits jackets, pants and hats decorated beautifully. The horses are also arranged impeccably and were saddled with the best hardware. The festivities continue throughout the day in various rodeo rings, celebrations include bullfights, food and dancing.

-Do you have fireworks in the evenings?
The horses dominate the parade, but there are also floats. At night fireworks are lit to commemorate the day.
-Is music important? What kind of music do people play?

Music is important in the parade. People listen to traditional Mexican music (rancheras songs).

Homework 6.

Page 71, ex. 10

Imagine you are one of the people on the right. Read about your current situation and make plans for the future. Is there anything you need to do or buy in orden to change your life?

Since childhood my parents have supported me in education and sport. From the eleven years I have gone traveling to many states of the country to compete athletics. I think that so far I have had the opportunity to do what I like and my parents have supported me.
That's why you see I came to study in Monterrey.

All I have to do is get ahead!!

Homework 5.

 Page 68, ex. 7

A: customer
B: customer helpline

A: Hi. Good morning. I need to speak with a customer service manager.
B: The manager is not available
A: mmm so I do?
B: I work in customer helpline, where can I help?
A: Buy a TV online, but it doesn't t work
B: What is your order number?
A: Is XGDTS0102
B: I'll write down the details of the complaint
A: OK. but I need my money back
B: Within minutes it processed your refund
A: thanks.

Homework 4.

Page 67, ex. 8

A: Hi!
B: Hello, nice to meet you.
A: My name is Vero and I am a coastal clean-up volunteer
B: OK!
A: You live near the sea?
B: Yes, I live near the sea.
A: Perfect! I want to get more volunteers for Coastal Cleanup.
A: The coast needs to be cleaned to avoid contamination of the environment and also avoid killing animals. You like to help?
B: I enjoy my free time so do not want to help with cleaning up the coast.
A: It would be helpful to have you.
B: I can't help you. I have many things to do like going to work, doing laundry and care for my children.
A: Ok! thank you very much

Homework 3, April 15

Page 64, ex. 6

Conversation 1
A: Customer
B: Customer service assistant


B; Good morning. Can I help you?
A: I am calling about an order.
B: What is your order number?
A: Is El3304A
B: Perfect! And... What is your surname?
A: Cibrian
B: The clothes aren't in stock.
A: how long have to wait for the clothes?
B: they will be in two weeks.
A: It is time consuming. I want my refund $149.50.
B: Miss I can offer several pairs of shoes for the same price. What do you think?
A: I do not care.
B: Ok, I'll process your refund.
A: Thank you!!!

Conversation 2
A: Customer service assistant
B: Customer

A: Good morning. Can I help you?
B: I call to ask about a book. I ordered a book online called "Learn Spanish in One Week"
A: What is your order number?
B: is AZE880.
A: The book isn't in stock.
B: How long I have to wait for the book to be available?
A: I don't know when the book will arrive but I have a second hand copy of the same book. Are you interested in? 
B: Yes. What is the price of the second copy of the book?
A: It's 3.50
B: Ok!. I want to buy the book.
A: Perfect.! 

Homework 2, April 14.

Page 65, ex. 4

Dear Mr. Gonzalez

Recently order an HP printer to the branch of Puerto Vallarta and unfortunately doesn't work.In the kindest way, I request a refund of my order. I urgently need a printer and not in good condition.

I hope it's as soon as possible.
Thank you very much for your understanding.

Homework 1. Page 59, ex. 10

A: Hello, who speaks?
B: I am Vane
A: Nice to meet yo Vane, ready to answer questions?
B: Yes, I'm ready!
A: Perfect! What are your views on recycling?
B: Recycling turns materials used in valuable resources. I think it's a good way to help the environment.
A: Ok, very good answer. Tel me...What we need to do about the problem?
B: The problem that not all recycled materials. It is important that each citizen is committed to recycle, starting at home.
A: Perfect. Beam recycled materials?
B: Yes. I recycled paper and plastic bottles.
A: Interesting!!!. And you've done with this material?
B: I did a book.
A: Good idea. Well for one is all, thank you very much
B: You are welcome.
A: Bye
B: Bye!!

Page 56

Take turns to tell each other your stories from ex. 5. The person telling the story has to include the words on the left, The person listening use the words on the right.

There once was a group of friends who decided to go climbing to Ades. They climbed several kilometers. In the course they were talking anecdotes of their lives.
After walking several miles, snow began to fall and realized they were lost. They decided to get a cave to protect you from the snowstorm. They built a fire to prevent freezing to death. The next morning the storm had already finished, so out of the cave and made signs to be rescued. Unfortunately no one saw the signs of the two friends. After three days without eating fortunately were rescued by helicopter.

Page 53, ex. 6

The accident

Several years ago while returning from the beach with my cousins, we had a little accident. The weather was hot. It was already dark when we came down the road and my cousin came driving fast. Suddenly, without realizing a cow gets in the way. The cow stamped on the hood of the car and then flew off.
My cousins and I got scared a lot and then my cousin stop the car. Nothing happened to us, but the cow was killed by the impact and hood truck sank.

End...

Homework 8. Page 52, ex. 6

Student A: Hello Laura! I have something to tell you.

Student B: Hello Vero, Okay tell me, I listen.

Student A: This morning I had a terrible journey to my work. I was on my bike and started to rain, after a few minutes a car hit my bike. I luckily nothing happened, I had no injury and the driver was very nice as it owned a bicycle shop.

Student B: wow!! I guess you scared much!!! Good thing you do not pass anything.

Homework 7. Page 49, ex. 12

Think of three more real or special events in your life. 

• While I was training in stadium Vallarta I met a boy playing basketball and now my boyfriend.
• I was watching TV when the phone rings to signal that was selected to represent Mexico in a Central American youth games.
• While I had the clothes in the washing machine, I started doing English homework.
• I was competing in Puebla when I was offered scholarship to study at the Tecnológico of Monterrey to represent the track team.

Homework 6. Page 49, ex. 6

Do you ever need the personal qualities of a survivor?
Yes, all the time take caution in situations that can be dangerous. In my life I have made many decisions, one of the most important has been leaving to study in Monterrey and leave my family.

 I have always taken the good and bad of my experiences throughout my life.

Homework 5 Page 45, ex. 4

1. Do you think you are a person who take risks or are you usually very careful?
I am a very careful

2. What is your biggest achievement in life so far?
My biggest achievement in life was winning the Central Youth Championship 400m in Panama.

3. What is your biggest in the future?
It is practice in clinical and sports nutrition, excel in athletics and raise a family

4. Is there any kind of adventurous or risky activity you would like to try in the future?
Yes, I would go to Cancun to know the cenotes and meet its biodiversity

Page 43, ex. 8

Discuss these questions.

1. In what way are trains in your country similar to, or different from, trains in India?
Trains in India are different because transport passengers from one state to another and also carry tons of heavy load on a long train network. In Mexico train lines only cover one state and only one train line that crosses from south to north of the country.

2. Is travelling by train a good way to see a country? Why?/ Why no?
I think not because the train only goes through parts of a state, maybe it's best to travel by car and know every corner of the country. The advantage of traveling by train is that it is a very fast transport.

Page 41, ex. 3

1.
Dear Laura:
I am writing to inform you that I changed my work schedule, so not will be at the bus station when we agreed. I'm going to work later than usual, do not wait.

With love, your friend Vero

2.
Hi Laura.
Outside the train station you'll take a taxi to take you to the city center. They do about 25 minutes from the train station to the center and it costs normally $100. See you in the restaurant "Las Carmelitas" opposite the cathedral in the street Alcalde and Emiliano Zapata.

3.
To go to the airport we can not go on the subway, we have to take the bus of route 3 that will leave us three blocks from the airport, then we have to go to the customer service counter and checking for travel.

The best way of transportation

I think the best form of transport is the car because it is more comfortable and easy to use.
I think it also depends on the place you find, for example, in cities with lots of traffic the best option would transport the subway or bicycle because you can carry from one place to another in less time than in a car.
Public transportation could be another option because it is economical, the problem is it takes a long time to go through the streets.

Page 37, ex. 11

-It's more natural and cleaner to use animals for work and transportation than engines. We should use them more.
-It's wrong to use animals like horses and dogs in sports.
-Modern transport is much better. There's no reason to use animals.
-We still need animals for certain kinds of work.

I agree that using animals for work is cleaner but it's not fair that exploit animals. In my opinion, it's worse because animals are abused and exploited, so I think it's better to use occasionally bicycles as transportation and use the car when necessary.

Page 31, ex. 8

1. What kind of people do you think take part in the race?
Anyone who dares. Each person must be aware of the risks involved in the race.

2. Would you like to take part in the race? Why? Why no?
Of course not because it is very dangerous and I can hurt me

3. Would you go to watch the race? Why? Why no?

Yes, because it is exciting to see the race

4. Do you have any unusual traditional races in your country?

Yes.

What are they and why are they popular?

They are street racing horses. They are popular because people make bets to see who is the fastest runner.

Plan a new club! page 29, ex. 2

1. What type of club is it?
It is a film club.

2. How is the club for?
The film club is to watch movies in the evenings, it has a screen outdoors.

3. Are there any rules for members?
The rules are that you should not talk during the movie and every member should care facilities.

4. Is there a membership fee?
No, there will only voluntary contribution to maintain facilities.

How much is it?
The contribution is voluntary

5. How often will it meet?
Once a week, every Wednesday afternoon.

Speaking Page 26

Discuss the questions

1. Do you like watching sports with women in your country?
Yes, I do.

Would you like to watch the type of wrestling in the article?
No, I hate to see women beating because it is very dangerous.

2. How important are sport and sports people in your country?
It is very important in our country, there are many sports fans especially football.

Do any of them like or behave like pop or film start?
Yes, I do see the athletics on TV, but are not common to the broadcast.

3. Do you think most people like watching sport because they want to "forget their problems" for a few hours?
Yes, I do. People watch TV for distracted and forget about problems,

Are there any other reasons?
Yes, people watch television to waste time

Page 25, ex. 11 "Running with high heels"

"Running with high heels"

Running with high heels is a new competition all around the world especially for women. They must train and prepare to compete, they must start running in high heels.

The rules are that women must wear high heels and ridiculous attire. Women will run fifty meter dash, the first woman to reach the goal will be the champion of the year.

Medical advice online

Page 17, exercise 4

Veronica:
Hi Dr. Joe!!
Yesterday I bathe with cold water and today I woke up very badly. I have got a runny nose and I have a headache. I have to go to school but I feel sick, Have you got any advice?

Page 17, exercise 5

Good morning Verónica,

Mainly you have to rest and take medicine to improve the symptoms of runny nose. Do not forget to eat hot soup and drink tea cinnamon. Once improve the nose, headache disappear quickly.
I hope you feel better, Have a nice day!

Speaking Page 13

1. What's your typical working day?
I don't work but every day I go to school in the morning.

Are you working on anything new at the moment?
No, I am not.

2. How do you spend your free time?
I watch TV or movies on the computer, also usually I go to the movies

Are you getting much exercise?
Yes, I'm getting much exercise,

3. Do you often read novels?
No, I don't often real novels.

Are you reading anything interesting at the moment?
Yes, I'm not reading anything interestig.

4. Where do you normally go on holiday?
Normally I am going home in Puerto Vallarta

Are you planning your holydays for this year?
Yes, I am planning to go to Playa del Carmen in summer.

5. Do you speak any other languages?
No, I don't speak other languages.

Are you learning any new languages?
No, I am not learning new language.

I am Veronica

My name is Veronica Cibrian and I am studying nutrition at the Tecnologico of Monterrey. I study at this institution because I'm a scholarship from the sports department, I practice athletics and run 400 and 800 meter dash.
I'm from Puerto Vallarta Jalisco and I have two and a half years in Monterrey. I am 21 years old.
My favorite pastime is going to the movies or watch movies at home and I like to go out with my friends.

Questions

1. What time do people normally get up in your country?

People normally get up at 7 am

-How late do they stay up?

They stay up at 12 a.m.

-Do they ever take a nap in the afternoon?

Yes, they do.

2. How does this change during the year?

This change is significant because people sleep more in winter

-Do people sleep longer in the summer or in the winter?

People sleep longer in the winter because it is very cold