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1. A TRAVEL AROUND
THE WORLD
By
Cristina Barón Peña

2. Master program in TESOL for self directed learning
Self access materials course
Self access materials design
November 27,2011

3. CONTEXT
This e-book has been designed to foster reading skills in
seventh grade learners aged between 12-15 years old
who have studied English for one year in a public school
in Bogotá, Colombia called República Dominicana I.E.D.
The students are in the first stages of learning English as a
foreign languages and take English lessons twice a week
during the school year

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At the end of the reading activity, students will be able
to:
• Scanning to locate specific required information
• Identify meaning of simple unfamiliar adjectives.
• Compare places around the world
• Give critical judgments using a basic vocabulary.

6. 1. Look at the map and answer the question:
If you had the opportunity to travel to a country in
the world, which one would you choose? Why
Norway
France Japan
North
America
China
Egypt
Peru
Australia

7. 2. Answer the knowledge test
How much do you know about
countries in the world? Let’s see!
Go back to the map. Click on each
country and answer the questions.

8. North America
1. Where is the 2. Las Vegas is
origin of statue of famous for its:
liberty?
Taken from xs2vegas.wordpress.com
Taken from www.walesweekusa.com
a. United States a. Restaurants
b. France b. Weather
c. Italy c. Casinos

9. Japan
1. Sushi is a food mainly 2. It is impolite in Japan
consisting of: to….
Taken from: foodcitybytes.wordpress.com
a. Raw fish a. Bow when greeting someone
b. Rice seasoned with rice b. Pick out certain ingredients and
vinegar leave the rest
c. Vegetables c. Take off shoes in a host house

10. FRANCE
1. In what year was held the 2. The Arc of Triumph
Soccer World Cup in France? was built in honor to:
Taken from: gooverseas.com
a. 1998 a. Charles de Gaulle
b. 1994 b. The Marsellaise
c. 2002 c. Napoleon Bonaparte

11. AUSTRALIA
1. The name of this famous 2. Great Barrier
Australian place is: Reef is:
Taken from: viajesmag.com Taken from hdwallpapersdesktop.com
a. Great Barrier Reef a. The largest coral reef in the world.
b. The Opera House b. A place where people go fishing.
c. Ayers Rock c. A beach to practice extreme sports

12. EGYPT
1. The name of the biggest 2. The capital of
pyramid in Egypt is: Egypt is:
Taken from learnenglish.edu.co Taken from goafrica.about.com
a. Khufu a. New Delhi
b. Khafre b. Berlin
c. Menkaure c. El Cairo

13. ANSWERS
• North America
1. b. – 2. c.
• Japan
1. b. – 2. c.
• France
1. a. – 2. c.
* Australia
1. b. – 2. a.
• Egypt
1. a. – 2. c.

14. VOCABULARY REVIEW
Adjectives:
Go to the link and check the key vocabulary for
the reading. Make sure you understand the
meaning of each word.
http://www.educaplay.com/es/recursoseducativ
os/564260/adjectives.htm

16. Traveling around the world was a fantastic
experience. I had the chance to meet people from
different countries and cultures, which helped me
to know their traditions and customs. Here is my
photo album of such incredible experience.

17. BALLOONING IN LITHUANIA
Lithuania
was a fantasy ! Sunset ballooning
is common in this part of the
world, but it was amazing for
me because of the beautiful
landscapes I could admire.

18. HELLO PARIS!!!!
Visiting the tower Eiffel was really
exciting. I could see the most
enchanting places of the city from the
top of it. It offers an excellent sight of
the most important places in the city
like Senna River or Champs Elisses

19. FEELING LIKE AN
IDOL!!!
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in
Madrid, Spain is wonderful!!!
I was sitting in the place
where soccer players are
interviewed after the games. I
also admired Real Madrid’s
trophies. This stadium is the
most magnificent I have ever
been to.

20. CHILDHOOD AGAIN!
Dysneyland Paris is a huge
amusement park with scary
roller coasters and film
scenarios that offers an
unforgettable experience. I
met lots of characters from
animated movies and had lots
of fun there.

21. ARCHEOLOGICAL
FINDINGS
Copenhagen, Denmark is stunning . The
mixture of the new and the ancient makes of
this city a magical place.
In Denmark you can be closer to the
origins of life in our planet. There
you can also find modern places.

22. CHILL OUT IN SWEEDEN
What a relaxing moment !!!!
To be in one of the most
famous cafes around the world
and chill out with friends while
listening to rock music and
drinking a coffee will be
unforgettable.

23. HOME SWEET HOME
Finally, I looked like this the day I returned to Colombia. I have
to confess I was feeling homesick!!!

25. 1. Mark in the map the countries that Mauro
visited during his trip:

26. 2. Match the place with the adjective that
best describes Mauro’s experience
1. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium a. Relaxing
2. Hard Rock Cafe b. Exciting
3. Lithuania c. Scary
4. Denmark d. Wonderful
5. Tower Eiffel e. Amazing
6. Roller Coaster f. Stunning

27. 2. How much can you remember?
1. What experience was amazing?
2. Where did he try something scary?
3. Which building offered him an excellent sight of a city?
4. What place did he find relaxing?
5. Where did he feel like a soccer idol?
6. How did he feel before returning to Colombia?

29. 1. Write your own opinion about Mauro’s
experience:
1. The most interesting place was…
2. The most beautiful landscape was…
3. The best activity was…
4. The scariest experience was…
5. The most challenging place was…
2. Describe Colombia’s places that you have
visited using the adjectives studied during the
reading activity. Include pictures if possible

30. RECOMMENDED
WEBSITES
www.educaplay.com
www.wordreference.com