2. I. Make a list of 25 words
Look up the meaning of the words.
1. Was - fue
2. Clearly - claramente
3. Shortcomings - deficiencias
4. Higher - mayor
5. Rate - tasa de
6. Erected - erigida
7. Conquer - conquistar
8. Physically - físicamente
9. Own - propia
10. Continent-sized - continente de tamaño
11. Countryside - campo
12. Surrounded - rodeado
13. Got - se
14. Worse - peor
15. Proposed - propuesta
16. Cheaper - más barato

3. 17. Usefulness - utilidad
18. Underground: Subterráneo
19. Early: Temprano
20. Extensively: Extensamente
21. Undoubtedly: Indudablemente
22. Criticism: Critica
23. Including: Incluyendo
24. Economically: Económicamente
25. Several: Varios
II. Write 10 setences wirth the vocabulary words.
1. Was
The church camp was a success.
2. Clearly
In the history book clearly explains the details of the item.
3. Surrounded
The city is surrounded by many buildings.
4. Proposed
John proposed a better idea of raise the issue.
5. Worse
Life is worse than death
III. Let’s Scan the text
1. Why was Brasilia planned?

4. By theories of architects and designers and it clearly exemplifies the
shortcomings of such concepts.
2. How long did it take to build this city?
It was erected in a record time of three years (1957 - 1960)
3. What kind of problema did the city present in the last decade?
Traffic problems started in the city in the last decade
4. What did they do to solve the problem? Did it work?
Before it got worse, a mass transit system was proposed, including several
underground facilities in urban areas.
These early solutions were much cheaper to implement. But there is
criticism about their real usefulness.
5. How many types of cities are mentioned in the text?
A city that was just Brasilia, capital of Brazil.
IV. Write a Report.
My City.
Name: Panamá
Province: Panamá
Country: Panamá
Founder: Pedrarias Davila
Date: 1519
Present population: habitant 3.405.813
Important monuments: Tower Panamá the old, Old Town
Important people born / living there:

5. Characteristics: The country is the scenario geography of the Panama Canal,
The work that facilitates communication between the coasts of the Atlantic
Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and that significantly influenced the world trade
Has it got: Cinema Village: Yes No
Shopping Centre: Yes No
Pedestrian Precinct: Yes No