UNIT#4: In the Public Eye!

Student: __________________________________________________________ Group: 9- ______

Essential Question: How do ordinary people and outstanding figures contribute to human rights, education,
cultural?

Unit 4 - Theme #1: “Success vs. Fame”

Note: some graphics, activities and exercises are taken from Montero Lezama José (2019), Speed Up! Beyond the Limits.
1Ed. San José, Costa Rica. EDUVISIÓN and adapted to MEP CONTENTS and NEW PROGRAMS, only with didactic purposes.

VOCABULARY (Warm up – Engaging)

1. Identify which of them represent SUCCESS by writing “S” or FAME by writing “F” next to the statement

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 GRAMMAR (Introducing)
1. Listen to the teacher’s explanation about the use Regular & Irregular Verbs and The Past Perfect Tense.
Remember to take notes.

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 TASK #1: LET´S WRITE (Introducing)
1. Complete the following sentences by using the correct form of PAST PERFECT TENSE.

a. I ________________________ (place) an apple on my teacher’s desk before noticing the fifteen other
apples in the basket next to her.
b. My son _______________________ (drive) his sister to her friend’s house before he went to the
movies himself.
c. She __________________________ (live) in Sweden before she went to Norway.
d. Before the students started to write, the teacher _______________________ their mobile phones.
(collect)
e. By the time the show began, all friends ___________________________ (arrive)

COLUMN A COLUMN B

documentary ( ) 1. famous singers, actors or sports players

attitude ( ) 2. television, radio, newspapers, magazines and the internet
gossip ( ) 3. the person who sings the main part in a musical group
lead singer ( ) 4. talk or untrue stories about other people’s private lives
talent ( ) 5. how we think and feel about something
celebrity ( ) 6. being known by many people
the media ( ) 7. a natural ability to do something
stars ( ) 8. film, radio or television program that gives facts about something
fame ( ) 9. famous person, particularly in sport, music or film

Ind. L2
TASK #2: LET´S LISTEN- Famous people
2. Listen to the following conversation and choose the correct option according to the information heard.
Link: https://english-practice.net/listening-exercises-b1-famous-people/

TASK #3: LET´S READ (Task)

1. Read the following definitions from column A and match them with the corresponding word from Column
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2. Read the following passage and answer the questions provided based on the text.
3. Complete the following statements based on the previous text.

PHONOLOGY:
When pronouncing the ending sound /ŋk/ as in “think” make sure you pronounce the consonant k strongly. On the
other hand, when pronouncing the ending sound /ŋ/ as in “thing make sure you pronounce it with a soft sound.
Read the following list out loud. Pronounce the words correctly along with your teacher.
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 Unit 2 - Theme #2: “National Role Models”
VOCABULARY Warm up
1. Look at the pictures below. Can you identify these Costa Rican role models from before and now? In which
disciplines are they positive role models? Label each picture as correspond.

2. Now, match the number of the names provided in the box to their corresponding accomplishment.

____ First woman receiving the Magon price (1978) due to her contribution in literature
____ Became the first Costa Rican athlete to win an Olympic medal. 1. Keylor Navas
____ First Costa Rican sprinter winning the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championship. 2. Lilia Ramos
____ Considered the “Father of Rock” in Costa Rica. 3. Franklin Chang
____ Costa Rican goal keeper who has played in one of the most competitive soccer 4. José Capmany
leagues in the world. 5. Neri Brenes
____ Costa Rican scientist who was internationally recognized for his pioneering research 6. Silvia Poll
on snake venom and the development of various antivenins 7. Clodomiro Picado
____ First Costa Rican physicist and astronaut to be on a space mission. 8. Manuel González
____ Promoter of Costa Rican culture and literature. The most distinctive cultural prize is
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 TASK #1: PRACTICE (Introducing)
1. Match the situations with a possible different result.

2. Complete the following sentences by using the correct structure of the THIRD CONDITIONAL.

a. If you ________________________ (not/be) late, we ___________________________(not/miss) the bus.

b. If she ____________________________ (study) she ______________________________ (pass) the exam.
c. If we ____________________________ (arrive) earlier, we ____________________________ (see) John.
d. If they ____________________________ (go) to bed early, they ________________________ (not/wake)
up late.

TASK #2: LET´S LISTEN (Task)

1. Watch a video called: “Player Profile: Raquel Rodriguez (Sky Blue FC”)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ucUbyfCtNQ
2. Answer the following questions based on the information gotten from the video.

a. What position does she play?

___________________________________________________________________________________

b. Who did support her at the beginning?

___________________________________________________________________________________
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 c. How old was she when she started playing soccer?
___________________________________________________________________________________

d. How old was she when she started playing for the National Team?
___________________________________________________________________________________

e. When did she play her first world cup?

___________________________________________________________________________________

f. Where is she currently playing?

___________________________________________________________________________________

TASK #3: LET´S READ (Task) Ind. R1

1. Match each picture with the corresponding name.

2. Read the following text about Debi Nova. Then put the pictures below in the correct chronological order.

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 PHONOLOGY:
Pronouncing the sounds /t/-/d/ at the end of words might be omitted by Hispanic speakers. Another
pronouncing difficulty is to distinguish the sound /t/ from the sound /d/, and this may end up in a
misunderstanding.
Read along with your teacher and practice the /t/ - /d/ pronunciation at the end of a word.
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Unit 4 - Theme #3: “Contributions of Outstanding Figures to Society”

VOCABULARY Warm up - Engaging
1. Read the paragraphs and complete the ideas with the words from the charts.

GRAMMAR (Introducing)
1. Listen to the teacher’s explanation about the use of PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE.

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 TASK #1: PRACTICE (Introducing)
1. Complete the following sentences by using the correct structure of the PAST CONTINUOUS.

a. The refugees _____________________________________ (have) a hard time when the humanitarian aid
finally arrived.
b. Kevin was exhausted but he knew his efforts _____________________________________ (lead) to
positive change.
c. The people ___________________________________________ (lose) hope.
d. The donations _________________________________________ (not arrive) in time.
e. The woman __________________________________ (try) to give her children some advice.
f. During the meeting, the politician __________________________________________ (listen) to people´s
requests.
g. The students set an example of humility. They _______________________________________ (help) the
elderly out of the danger area when the police arrived.

TASK #2: LET´S Listen (Task)

1. Listen to a biography about “Ana Frank” and fill the gaps to complete the information given. Link:
https://famouspeoplelessons.com/a/anne_frank.html

Anne Frank

Anne Frank was _______________ German girl who gained international fame after her _______________
publication of her diary. She wrote about her life, thoughts and experiences of hiding _______________ in
World War II. Her account of her two years spent in an attic in Amsterdam became an international best
seller. She _______________ German concentration camp.

Anne Frank was born in 1929 in Germany. Her father was a German officer from World War I. Anne was a
very __________________ student who had _______________ books. She moved to Amsterdam with her
family after Adolf Hitler _______________ in 1933. She attended a Montessori school and was a very
energetic _______________.

In June 1942, Anne received a _________________ thirteenth birthday. She decided to use it as a diary and
wrote ______________ to become an actress. In July, she and her family were ordered _______________
work camp. Instead, they hid in the attic of her father’s workplace. They _______________ space with
another family for two years.

In August 1944, German security police discovered _______________ arrested its occupants. Anne was sent
to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Anne died in March 1945 and was buried in _______________, the
whereabouts of which is _______________. Her diary was found and given to her father. It is one of the
_______________ books in the world today.
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 Unit 4-Theme #4: “Breaking News: Read All About It ”

VOCABULARY Warm up - Engaging

1. Look at the list of idioms below. Share ideas with your classmates about their meaning.

2. Now, match them to the corresponding definition.

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