Lesson 9

LESSON 9
VALENTINA MONTERO ARAUJO
INGLES
I.E.D MAGDALENA
11-1
SANTA MARTA D.T.C.H
1. a. Read the paragraph and look at the pictures of New York. How is New York different
today from the past? Which New York do you prefer?
In 1609, the British explorer Henry Hudson arrived on Manhattan Island in the centre of what is now New
In 1609, the British explorer Henry Hudson arrived on Manhattan Island in the centre of what is
York City. Hudson discovered a paradise on Earth. Ancient forests covered the island and the trees were full
now New York City. Hudson discovered a paradise on Earth. Ancient forests covered the island and
of birds. Rivers ran between the green hills, full of fish and other animals. Beavers lived in modern Times
the trees were full of birds. Rivers ran between the green hills, full of fish and other animals.
Square. The only people who lived there were the Lenape, a tribe of Native Americans. The word
Beavers lived in modern Times Square. The only people who lived there were the Lenape, a tribe
‘Manhattan’ comes from their language and it means ‘island of many hills’ Today, the Hudson River in the
of Native Americans. The word ‘Manhattan’ comes from their language and it means ‘island of
middle of New York is named after Hudson, to remember one of the first Europeans to travel across this
many hills’ Today, the Hudson River in the middle of New York is named after Hudson, to
beautiful place before the modern city rose around it.
remember one of the first Europeans to travel across t
b. Why has New York changed so much?
Example: the city needed cars to move.
R / Modern cities need certain technologies, or modernities so that citizens feel comfortable and
have sustenance; an example would be: buildings, because without these many inhabitants they
would not have a job.
2.
a. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences about New York.
1. Many differeent animals and birds used to live/ didn’t use to live in New York.
2. Manhattan used to be/ didn’t use to be a forest.
3. The Lenape people used to fish/ didn’t use to fish in the rivers in Manhattan.
4. There used to be/ didn’t use to be any cars or roads on Manhattan.
b. Read the useful language box. Which sentence 1-6 are wrong? Correct them.
1. New York used to be called New Amsterdam. Manhattan Island
2. Henry Hudson used to die in 1611. 1609
3. Native Americans used to travel all over New York City.
4. Europeans didn’t use to eat potatoes. They came from the New World.
5. Christopher Colombus used to arrive in the Americas for the first time in 1492.
6. Times Square used to get its name when the New York times newspaper used toopen. Beavers
lived there.
Useful Language Used to describe habits or things that were always true in the past. Lenape
people used to live in Manhattan. The negative is not used. There used to be no buildings on the
island of Manhattan. Ask a question with Did you ...? Did waiters used to live in New York City?
Note the usage spelling in questions and negatives
3. Complete the sentences so they are true for you. Does your patner have the same ideas as you?
a. I used to listen … (band) a lot but I don’t like them now.
b. I didn’t use to like … (food) but now I eat it all the time.
c. I used to wear … (clothes/ shoes) all the time but I would never wear it / them now!
d. I didn´t use to follow (a famous person/ webside) on social media sites, but now I’m a big fan!.
b. Before I did not like liver (food), but now I eat it all the time.
c.I used to wear velcro shoes (clothes / shoes) all the time but would never wear them now!
d. I didn't used to follow ursula corbero (a famous person / website) on social media, but now I am
a great fan!.
4. Scan the guide to New York quickly. Find:
a. A place to eat cheap OYSTER BAR
b. a green area PARQUE CENTRAL
c. second A place to see MOMA paintings
d. a place to take photos THE STATUE OF LIBERTY
e. A place to catch a GRAND CENTRAL train
f. a place to get a CENTRAL PARK boat
5. Look at the text again. Respond to the questions.
a. What kind of person is the author? R / a visitor
b. What kinds of things does the author like to do? R / enjoy
C. How much information is useful to you? R / most

d. Is there any information I need to know that is not in the text? R / no although a little more
detailed information would provide much more information
e. Would you like to go on vacation with this person? Why? / Why not? R / definitely yes, because
it is seen that it is a good companion to explore new places.
6. Look at the highlighted words in the text on the text 126. Match them to the definition 1-10.
1. Brooklyn Bridge
2. Moma museum
3. Statue of Liberty
4. Statue of Liberty
5. Central park
6. Battery Park Scepter
7. Moma Museum
8. Zay's station
9. Great cental oyster bar
10. ferry
7. As a group look at the text 72 hours in new york on page 126 brainstorming to do it with places
you know
places to visit: Tayrona La Bahia National Park places to stay: hoteltamaca, hotel suana luagres to
eat: Porthos Steakhouse & Pub Santa Marta, La plaza de San Pedro (Food square) places for young
people to go out: the beaches of Santa Marta, shopping malls
8. now write your own guide for your hometown or a city you know well
Admire the biodiversity of Tayrona National Park Some of the most beautiful beaches, coves,
lagoons and rainforests in this area are found in this famous park located in the foothills of the
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, 40 minutes by car from the city. Dive into the pristine white sand
and then into the clear, natural waters of the Caribbean Sea. Sunbathing in Playa Blanca Located in
the valley between the mountains of Santa Marta and El Rodadero, Playa Blanca offers visitors
incomparable tranquility and beauty. Stroll as a couple through the Lovers Park This vast park is
one of the favorite places for couples in Santa Marta. Have fun at El Rodadero water park Located
in front of El Rodadero beach, this picturesque water park brings together a great variety of
marine species.

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LESSON 9

VALENTINA MONTERO ARAUJO

b. Why has New York changed so much?

Example: the city needed cars to move.

2. Manhattan used to be/ didn’t use to be a forest.

4. There used to be/ didn’t use to be any cars or roads on Manhattan.

1. New York used to be called New Amsterdam. Manhattan Island

2. Henry Hudson used to die in 1611. 1609

3. Native Americans used to travel all over New York City.

a. I used to listen … (band) a lot but I don’t like them now.

4. Scan the guide to New York quickly. Find:

a. A place to eat cheap OYSTER BAR

b. a green area PARQUE CENTRAL

c. second A place to see MOMA paintings

d. a place to take photos THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

e. A place to catch a GRAND CENTRAL train

f. a place to get a CENTRAL PARK boat

5. Look at the text again. Respond to the questions.

a. What kind of person is the author? R / a visitor

b. What kinds of things does the author like to do? R / enjoy

C. How much information is useful to you? R / most

6. Battery Park Scepter

9. Great cental oyster bar

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