1. The document provides information about a workshop on English learning. It includes activities focused on reading comprehension, completing texts, and grammar exercises. 2. The objectives are to identify and apply different grammatical forms in context and expand vocabulary. Various techniques are used, including listening activities, guided practice exercises, and reading complex texts. 3. The workshop is led by instructor Azucena Barajas from July 6 to August 10, 2015 for professional development in English.

1. TALLER DE APRENDIZAJE No. 3
APOYO
PROCESO: GESTION DE LA FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL INTEGRAL
TOPICS:
- Reading comprehension
- Complete the text with the correct option
- Prepositions, connectors / linking words.
GRAMMAR: present simple, present continuous, past simple and past continuous.
ACTIVITY 1: READING 1.
Lea el siguiente e- mail y responda en forma concreta. Compare las respuestas con sus compañeros.
READING 2:
READING 3. Con un compañero, lea la carta dirigida a Jessie y responda las preguntas correctamente.
18th
December
Dear Jessie
It’s freezing cold here in London at the moment, Make sure you bring some warm clothes and boots, a
INFORMACIÓN GENERAL
TEMA DEL TALLER: Tipos de Prueba Saber Pro
Estimado aprendiz, el presente taller le brinda un espacio donde usted:
Aplicará el conocimiento del inglés en el desarrollo de comprensión de lectura y textos incompletos.
PROGRAMA DE FORMACIÓN: INGLÉS BÁSICO 1
RESULTADO DE APRENDIZAJE:
- Leer textos muy breves y sencillos en inglés general
y técnico.
- Encontrar información específica y predecible en
escritos sencillos y cotidianos.
- Comprender la idea principal en avisos y mensajes
breves, claros y sencillos en inglés técnico
COMPETENCIA: Comprender textos en inglés en
forma escrita y auditiva
ACTIVIDAD DE APRENDIZAJE:
Contextualizar la gramática inglesa en la aplicación de pruebas saber pro, teniendo en cuenta el análisis de
fortalezas y debilidades
TECNICA DIDACTICA:
Actividad de escucha, guion de práctica.
Ejercicios de afianzamiento de acuerdo a la gramática inglesa trabajada.
Lectura de textos complejos aplicando estrategias de lectura
Producción escrita de textos o composiciones cortas.
Desarrollo de ejercicios de afianzamiento haciendo uso del material de apoyo y material didáctico.
NOMBRE DEL INSTRUCTOR- TUTOR: AZUCENA BARAJAS
FECHA DE APLICACIÓN: 06 Julio a 10 de Agosto 2015
DESCRIPCION DEL TALLER
OBJETIVO:
Identificar y aplicar diferentes formas gramaticales en un contexto dado y ampliar vocabulario.

2. heavy jacket is a good idea. Also don´t forget to bring your gloves. a hat and a thick scarf. It often snows
here. The most important thing to remember though is your umbrella because it rains a lot at this time of
the year. Mum can pick you up from the train station on Saturday
Thanks for your letter. I can´t wait to see you and spend time together
Well that´s all for now. I really can´t wait for you to get here. See you soon
Love, Georgia
RESPONSE NOTES
Answer the questions
1. Who writes the letter?
2. Which paragraph is about giving advice and making arrangements?
3. How does Georgia begin the letter?
4. How does she end the letter?
5. Which phrases does Georgia use to give advice to her friend?
ACTIVITY 2: TEXTOS INCOMPLETOS
El enunciado de estas preguntas es un texto con espacios en blanco numerados, cada número corresponde
a una pregunta. Usted debe leer detenidamente el texto y escoger la opción que en cada pregunta lo
complete en forma lógica y coherente.
1.
Matter is the name given to everything 1_______________, has weight and 2 _____________
Space. It may usually be detected by the senses of, touch, sight 3________________ smell. Matter may
exist in three states: solid, liquid and gas.
1-
A- What
B- Where
C- Who
D- Which
2
A- Occupied
B- Occupies
C- Occupying
D- Occupy
3
A- Or
B- By
C- Of
D- Nor
2. Jogging is good exercise when it is done regulary: at least three times a week. It strengthens the leg
muscles, and, 4 ________________ it forces the heart to beat faster, it also improves blood circulation.
Many people also jog 5________________ control their weight. Joggers burn up 62 calories for every
kilometer they run. 6_______________, jogging helps decreanse levels of emotional stress.
4
A- Since
B- Thus
C- Also
D- Furthermore
5
A- Helping
B- Help with
C- Helps
D- To help
6
A- However
B- In addition
C- In contrast
D- Whereas
3. TEXT WITH GAPS
Read the article about Jim Kendrick’s commute*. Then choose the best word to fill the spaces.
*commute = a journey to and from work.

3. __1_ day, Jim Kendrick leaves home at five o’clock in the morning and drives to work. That’s not unusual.
__2__ of people get up early to drive to work. But Jim Kendrick’s work is 320 kilometers away from his
home. It __3 __ him three and a half hours to get from his home in San Antonio, Texas to his job at the
port in Houston. In the evening, he does the journey 4 , and gets home at nine o’clock __5 the
evening.
Recently, Jim won a competition – ‘America’s Longest Commute’. He won $10,000, enough to pay for his fuel
for one year.
Reporters asked Jim why he drives so far to work. He replied, ‘I have a lovely house in San Antonio. I 6
want to leave it. And I like the drive too. It gives 7 energy. I’ll probably do 8 journey for
another five or ten years. Then I’ll look for a job 9 home.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A. All A. Lost A. Gets A. Again A- on A- Don´t A- Me A- This A- Nearly
B. Every B. Many B. Make B. Still B. at B. Didn´t B. My B. Those B. Nearer
C. Most C. Much C. Takes C. Enough C. in C. Can´t C. mine C. Their C. Nearest
4. Read the text and choose the best word to fill the spaces.
day, Jim Kendrick leaves home at five o’clock in the morning and drives to work. That’s
not unusual. of people get up early to drive to work. But Jim Kendrick’s work is 320
kilometers away from his home. It him three and a half hours to get from his home in San
Antonio, Texas to his job at the port in Houston. In the evening, he does the journey , and
gets home at nine o’clock the evening.
Recently, Jim won a competition – ‘America’s Longest Commute’. He won $10,000, enough to pay for his fuel
for one year.
Reporters asked Jim why he drives so far to work. He replied, ‘I have a lovely house in San Antonio.
I want to leave it. And I like the drive too. It gives
ACTIVITY 3: READING COMPREHENSION
Lea el texto atentamente aplique estrategias de lectura y seleccione la respuesta correcta.
Read the information abut Paula and answer the questions.
A day in the life of Paula Radcliffe - Marathon Runner

4. 8.30am
Sometimes, my daughter Isla wakes me and my husband, Gary, up, or, more often, we wake her up. After I
get up, I always check my pulse. It's usually 38-40 beats per minute. If it is too high, I rest for the day. It's so
important to listen to my body. I have a drink and a snack while giving Isla her breakfast.
9.30am
We take Isla to nursery and then I start my training. I run, and Gary rides his bike next to me and gives me
drinks. Four times a week, I have a cold bath or go for a swim in a lake after training.
12.30pm
I pick up Isla from nursery and we go home and I eat a big lunch of cereal and fruit. Then I have rice and
salmon, or toast and peanut butter. I try to eat as soon as possible after training. After lunch, I play with my
daughter.
2pm
I have a nap in the afternoon, and Gary usually takes Isla out while I sleep. When I wake up, I have a drink
and a snack while Isla has milk. I eat a lot during the day, especially bananas and dark chocolate.
5pm
I go running again. In total, I run about 145 miles every week. I write about all my runs in my training journal.
I record everything, including how I feel and what the weather is like. I train hard every other day, go on an
extra-long run every four days and rest every eighth day.
7pm
In the evening, I do my exercises. These keep me strong during long runs. Isla likes to climb on me while I
stretch. Gary gives Isla her tea and cooks mine while I finish my exercises. Then I finish cooking dinner while
Gary gives Isla her bath.
7.30pm
Gary and I eat our dinner. I have red meat four times a week with rice, pasta or potatoes, and lots of
vegetables. We also eat a lot of stir-fries, because they're quick and healthy.
8pm
We put Isla to bed and relax. I check my emails and watch TV or chat with Gary. I love police and hospital
dramas!
10.30pm
Time for bed. As I brush my teeth, I stand on one leg and then the other. This keeps my legs strong. I enjoy
reading, but I haven’t read much since Isla was born.
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS
Usually…
A. Paula and Gary wake up Isla. B. Gary wakes up Paula and Isla. C. Isla wakes up Paula and Gary.
2. While Paula has her morning run, Gary…
A. takes Isla to nursery. B. cycles next to her. C. goes to work.
3 After training, Paula…
A. has lunch, bathes, then collects her daughter B. bathes, collects her daughter, then has lunch.
C.collects her daughter, bathes, then has lunch.
4. After lunch, Gary looks after Isla while Paula…

5. A. trains. B. sleeps. C. eats.
5 Paula…
A. eats large meals but never eats snacks. B. eats large meals and often eats snacks.
B. eats small meals but often eats snacks.
6.Every two days, Paula
A. goes for a long run. B. runs 145 miles. C. trains extra hard.
7 While Paula does her exercises, her daughter…
A. has dinner. B. climbs on her. C. plays with Gary.
8 In the evening,…
A. Gary bathes Isla, then Gary and Paula eat, then Isla goes to bed. B. Gary bathes Isla, then Isla goes
to bed, then Gary and Paula eat. C. Gary and Paul eat, then Gary bathes Isla, then Isla goes to bed
9 Paula does exercises to strengthen her legs while she…
A. cooks dinner. B. brushes her teeth. C. watches TV.
10 Now Paula has a daughter, she rarely…
A. reads. B. watches TV. C. spends time with Gary.

6. A. trains. B. sleeps. C. eats.
5 Paula…
A. eats large meals but never eats snacks. B. eats large meals and often eats snacks.
B. eats small meals but often eats snacks.
6.Every two days, Paula
A. goes for a long run. B. runs 145 miles. C. trains extra hard.
7 While Paula does her exercises, her daughter…
A. has dinner. B. climbs on her. C. plays with Gary.
8 In the evening,…
A. Gary bathes Isla, then Gary and Paula eat, then Isla goes to bed. B. Gary bathes Isla, then Isla goes
to bed, then Gary and Paula eat. C. Gary and Paul eat, then Gary bathes Isla, then Isla goes to bed
9 Paula does exercises to strengthen her legs while she…
A. cooks dinner. B. brushes her teeth. C. watches TV.
10 Now Paula has a daughter, she rarely…
A. reads. B. watches TV. C. spends time with Gary.