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UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA PARTICULAR DE LOJA La Universidad Católica de Loja

MODALIDAD ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA ESCUELA DE CIENCIAS DE LA EDUCACIÓN

Reading and Writing II

OBJECTIVE PART ACTIVITY 1

INSTRUCTION: Circle the best phrase to complete each sentence.

STRATEGY: Review vocabulary in unit 2, Reading and Writing section.

1.1 I think we should get a dog. It will teach the children about taking responsibility _____ an animal.

a. forb. onc. of

1.2 It’s important to do a good job when you know that someone is dependent _____ you.a. for

b. onc. of

1.3 Michael’s mother was very proud ___ him for taking care of their family and cat when it got sick.a. for b. on

c. ofACTIVITY 2

INSTRUCTION: Each sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph in “Making Money.” Read each sentence, then write the correct paragraph number next to it.

STRATEGY: Read the article Making Money in unit 3, page 50.

STATEMENT PARAGRAPH

a. Casual counterfeiting is becoming a big problem, and the government is fighting the problem. 7

b. Using color-changing ink is a way to prevent counterfeiting. 5

c. A child can easily copy paper money. 1

d. The government must always keep changing the bills to prevent counterfeiting. 3

e. Putting microprint on bills helps prevent counterfeiting.4

f. New technology makes casual counterfeiting possible. 2

g. the special paper, line, and color on U.S. paper money help prevent counterfeiting.6

ACTIVITY 3

INSTRUCTION: Look at the list of the sentences based on Readings One and Two. Then complete the chart, answering each question with the appropriate sentences.

STRATEGY: Read the information from Readings One and Two in unit 4. The first one (R1) gives descriptions of how restorative justice works and why it helps, and the second reading (R2) provides examples. Place the sentences in the chart according to its categories and questions. There is an example to help you.

- Lee and Valerie share their stories of the accident, and Lee apologizes to Valerie.- Lee will probably never drink and drive again.- Offenders come to understand the pain they caused the victim.- Velerie learned to forgive Lee.- Offenders and victims decide together what the offender can do to make things better

for the victim.

QUESTION DESCRIPTIONS (R1) EXAMPLES (R2)How does RJ work?

a. Offenders and the victims sit down together and share their stories of the crime.

b. Offenders and victims decide together what the offender can do to make things better for the victim.

a. Lee and Valerie share their stories of the accident, and Lee apologizes to Valerie.

b. Lee agrees to travel around the country with Valerie giving talks to young people about drunk driving.

How does RJ help victims? a. Victims can heal their

pain from the crime.b. Velerie learned to

forgive Lee.

How does RJ prevent crime? a. Offenders come to

understand the pain they caused the victim.

b. For many offenders, this understanding changes how they think and act.

a. Lee was able to say he was sorry.

b. Lee will probably never drink and drive again.

ACTIVITY 4

INSTRUCTION: Read the list of rules (written and unwritten) mentioned in the two readings. Circle the option. STRATEGY: Read the information from Readings One and Two in unit 5.

1. Don’t put your feet on a seat.

a. New York City subway b. Tokyo Subway c. both

2. Push gently when getting on crowded subway cars.


3. Don’t ride while drunk.


4. Don’t make eye contact with strangers.

a. New York City subway b.Tokyo Subway c. both

5. Don’t talk to strangers.


6. Don’t blow your nose loudly.


ACTIVITY 5

INSTRUCTION: Write correct (C) or incorrect (I) for each sentence. STRATEGY: Review grammar explanation in all units.a. He is a smart student. Cb. My sister is married. His husband is a lawyer. Ic. You car red is. Id. I didn’t was in the park. Ie. Jack ate lunch at home. Cf. He lived in Quito two years ago. Cg. Her father is younger than mine. Ch. New York is dangerous than California. Ii. You should to see a doctor. I

j. Children shouldn’t see those pictures. Ck. You don’t open the door, p lease. Cl. Say hello to your driver. C

ESSAY PART

ACTIVITY 1

INSTRUCTION: Write a paragraph about your ideal job. Highlight the topic sentence and underline the supporting sentences. (2 p.)

STRATEGY: Review your guide and textbook: Focus on writing section in unit 3, activity C: Writing, pages 17 – 21. See the examples on those pages.

I would like to become a tourist guide. I think this job would be great for several reasons. First at all tourist guiding is very interesting, because I will learn about foreign people culture. Second, I will know new tourist places without paying passages. Third, I will acquire experience and make new friends from all over the world. I enjoy the trips, because it is my passion.

Finally, I could travel alone to another place of the world in vacations.

ACTIVITY 2

INSTRUCTION: Read the following paragraph. Where necessary, add more details in order to make the paragraph clearer. Write the details on the space provided. Put a mark in the paragraph given where the details can be added. (2 p.)

STRATEGY: Review your guide and textbook: Focus on Writing section in unit 3, activity C: Writing. There is an example on page 67.

I like Chanel perfume, but I have to be careful to buy real chanel and not fake. Guys sell fake Chanel perfume on the sidewalk in Los Angeles. The bottles are the same shape as real Chanel, but the label looks different. If you put the fake perfume on, it has the wrong smell. Fake Chanel is cheaper than real Chanel. But if you buy it, you waste your money because it smells very bad.

I like Chanel perfume, but I have to be careful to buy real chanel and not fake, this way I help other people will not be windled by the forgers. Guys sell fake Chanel perfume on the sidewalk in Los Angeles, where there is little control. The bottles are the same shape as real Chanel. They use the same bottles so that people believe that is perfume Chanel, but the label looks different because they don't have the same quality that the original labels. If you put the fake perfume on, it has the wrong smell. Fake Chanel is cheaper than real Chanel. But if you buy it, you waste your money because it smells very bad. I recommend them to notice well before buying the product.

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