Listening Exercise 1 on page 28
viernes, 3 de octubre de 2025
mi茅rcoles, 1 de octubre de 2025
3.2.2. Past Modals
馃摪 B2-Level Article: A Journey Through Scotland
Last summer, I visited Scotland, a country I had always dreamed of
exploring. My trip began in Edinburgh, where I stayed near the historic
Royal Mile. I could see the famous castle from my hotel window, and I
thought, “I should spend more time here.” The city was full of history
and culture, and I realized I might have missed many interesting places
if I hadn’t walked through its narrow streets.
After a few days, I took a bus north to visit Loch Ness. I
didn’t spot the monster, but I could have taken a boat trip to search
for it. Unfortunately, the weather was terrible, and I shouldn’t have
forgotten my raincoat. Still, the landscape was impressive, and I
understood why people say Scotland is so mysterious.
Finally, I travelled through the Highlands, where the mountains
were breathtaking. The guide told us we had to follow safety
instructions carefully, especially while hiking. At one point, I slipped on a
wet rock, and I thought, “I could have hurt myself badly.” Luckily,
nothing happened, but I learned that in the Highlands you must always be
careful.
When I returned home, I realized I should have stayed longer in
Scotland. There were so many things to see and do, and I promised myself that
one day I would definitely come back.
Reading Comprehension Exercise:
https://www.topworksheets.com/t/sYn3IFgEv1V
Past Modals
Collaborative Online Exercise of Perfect Modals
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/78824421
Individual Online Exercise of Perfect Modals
https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=13008
Individual Online Exercise of Perfect Modals
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/could-have-should-have-would-have-exercise-1.html
Classifying the modal verb structures that appear in the listening exercise on page 24
What is your dream travel destination and why?
Lila's failed travel
Lila had been dreaming of the sun-kissed beaches of Bali ever since her last visit two years ago. This year, she meticulously planned her trip, from the quaint guesthouses to the surf lessons she had always wanted to try. The night before her departure, she packed her bags with colorful swimsuits and a stack of books, her heart racing with anticipation. But as the clock struck midnight, a sudden storm swept through her town, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain. By morning, the news was grim: her flight had been canceled due to severe weather.
Determined not to let disappointment ruin her spirit, Lila scrambled to rebook her flight, but every option seemed to slip away like grains of sand through her fingers. Frustration mounted as she watched others around her secure their tickets, each successful traveler deepening her sense of loss. She spent hours on the phone with airlines, hoping for a miracle, only to face the same answer: no available seats for days. As the storm raged outside, Lila felt trapped in her own home, the walls closing in like a cage, while the paradise she longed for remained tantalizingly out of reach.
In a moment of surrender, Lila decided to embrace her situation. Instead of sulking, she transformed her living room into a mini-Bali retreat, complete with tropical fruits, her favorite playlists, and a colorful sarong draped over the couch. Friends joined her for a weekend of homemade "Bali" dishes, laughter, and stories of their own travel dreams. As they sipped coconut water from mismatched glasses and shared tales of adventure, Lila realized that even if she couldn’t physically be in Bali, she could create her own slice of paradise, right where she was.
But as the weeks went by, Lila couldn’t shake her yearning to return to Bali. Each sunset, each gentle breeze reminded her of the island’s beauty, fueling her determination to make it back. She spent her evenings researching the best times to visit, saving diligently, and imagining herself on the shores again. With a new sense of purpose, Lila vowed that this year, come what may, she would board that plane and find her way back to the destination that held her heart. The dream was far from over; it was merely paused, waiting for her return.
Book Exercises on Page 25
Teamwork about designing a chart of statements with modal verbs for Lila
Collaborative Book Exercises 1, 3, and, 4 on Page 25
Mixed Modals Exercise
https://english.lingolia.com/en/grammar/verbs/modal-verbs/exercises
jueves, 14 de agosto de 2025
1.3. -ed and -ing adjectives
How do you think he will feel when the weekend arrives?
Collaborative Reading of the text on page 11
Individual Reading Exam task on Page 11
Introductory Exercise for -ed and -ing adjectives
Collaborative Exercise 6 on page 11
Adjectives in -ed and -ing
Collaborative Online Exercise about -ed/-ing adjectives
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/ed-ing-adjectives-adjectives-verbs/
Collaborative Exercises 6 and 7 on Page 11
Individual online exercise about -ed/-ing adjectives
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/ed-ing-adjectives-adjectives-verbs/3/
domingo, 3 de agosto de 2025
馃摌 Reading Text (B2 Level): Living Lasallian Values at Universidad La Salle Canc煤n
馃摌 Reading Text (B2 Level): Living Lasallian Values at University La Salle Cancun
At University La Salle Cancun, education is not just about academic achievement. It also
focuses on forming responsible, ethical, and compassionate individuals. This
mission is inspired by the life and teachings of Saint John Baptist de La
Salle, who founded the Lasallian educational movement over 300 years ago.
Lasallian
values are more than words on paper — they guide student behavior and campus
culture. The five core values are faith, service, fraternity, justice, and commitment.
Faith
means trusting in oneself, others, and in the process of learning. It
encourages students to stay positive, believe in their potential, and find
meaning in what they do. It also invites students to develop a spiritual
perspective, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Service
is about using one’s talents to help others. Students participate in community
outreach programs, environmental projects, and activities that promote social
justice. Through service, students understand the importance of empathy and
solidarity.
Fraternity
encourages teamwork and the creation of strong bonds among classmates and
teachers. A sense of belonging and cooperation helps students learn in a
supportive and inclusive environment.
Justice means treating everyone in a fair and equal way. It involves respecting the rights of others, making sure everyone has the same opportunities, and making decisions that help the whole community. At La Salle Cancun, justice is key to building trust and keeping peace on campus.
Commitment
is reflected in everyday actions: attending classes, completing assignments,
and participating in university life. Committed students don’t give up easily —
they take responsibility and strive to grow academically and personally.
These values
are not optional. They are essential for students who aim to become leaders who
care, professionals who act with ethics, and citizens who make a positive
impact on the world.
馃摎 References:
Comit茅 de Misi贸n Educativa
Lasallista. (2015). Valores Lasallistas. Instituto de los Hermanos de
las Escuelas Cristianas. https://www.lasalle.org.mx
Universidad La Salle Canc煤n. (2023).
Modelo educativo lasallista: Formaci贸n integral con valores.
https://lasallecancun.edu.mx/modelo-educativo/
Gonz谩lez, L.
(2019). Ethical formation through Lasallian values in university contexts.
Journal of Educational
Leadership, 7(2),
34–45.
Del Valle, M. (2022). Construyendo
comunidad desde los valores Lasallistas. Revista de Educaci贸n y
Cultura, 14(1), 19–27.
Individual Online Exercise:
jueves, 31 de octubre de 2024
Halloween
What Halloween traditions do you know?
Preparation Exercise
Halloween Listening Exercise
Halloween Vocabulary Exercise 1
October 31 is
Halloween and is now celebrated in many countries around the world, but do you
know anything about the origins of this scary special day? Read the article and
find out.
The origins of Halloween
If you think of Halloween, you probably think of scary carved pumpkins,
all kinds of fancy dress and children asking for sweets. And if you think of a
country that celebrates Halloween, you probably think of the United States
first. Americans and Canadians have adopted Halloween in a big way, but
Halloween traditions actually come from 16th-century Ireland, Scotland and
England.
The tradition of Halloween on 31 October comes from the ancient Celtic
festival of Samhain. Samhain was the Celtic New Year and they celebrated it on
1 November because that was the end of summer and harvest time (life) and the
beginning of winter (death). It was also the time for ghosts to return to earth
for a day. People lit a big fire, wore special clothes made of animal skin and
hoped to be safe from the ghosts and the winter. In AD 609, the Catholic Church
put the Christian celebration of All Saints Day on 1 November. In AD 1000, the
church added All Souls Day on 2 November, and All Hallows Eve – or Halloween –
moved to the night of the 31st.
Pumpkins
The Celts carved faces into vegetables like turnips and potatoes to
scare the ghosts and other spirits and make them go away. It was sometimes
called a jack-o'-lantern because of an Irish story about a man, Jack. He played
a trick on the devil and then had to walk the earth for all time as a
punishment. Irish people who came to live in the United States in the 1800s
found pumpkins much easier to carve, and the tradition became the one we see
today.
Fancy dress
The Celts were afraid of the ghosts that came on Samhain. If they went
outside after dark, they covered their faces with masks. They hoped any ghosts
they met would think they were ghosts too and would leave them alone. In early
America, the Native Americans and the first Europeans celebrated the end of the
harvest, but not Halloween. When Irish people arrived, the harvest festival
started to look more like Halloween and it became popular across the country.
In the late 19th century, people tried to make Halloween less about ghosts and
religion and more about celebrating the season with a party for neighbours and
family. That’s why Americans today wear all kinds of Halloween costumes and not
just scary things like witches and ghosts like in other countries.
Trick or treat
This is another tradition that began in Europe, this time in England.
When the church introduced All Souls Day, rich people gave poor people 'soul
cakes', a small cake made with spices and raisins. It replaced the Celtic
tradition of leaving food outside houses for the ghosts. 'Going a-souling' was
popular in England for hundreds of years until about the 1930s. The Americans
kept the tradition, but today children knock on people’s doors and ask for
sweets. Going trick or treating is so popular that a quarter of the sweets for
the year in the United States are sold for this one day.
The rest of the world
Halloween has become the United States' second-biggest commercial
festival after Christmas. Halloween is also celebrated in other countries, but
it's not as big as in the United States, even in the countries where the
traditions began. Mexico celebrates the Day of the Dead from 31 October to 2
November and some of its traditions, like giving gifts of sugar skulls, are
starting to mix with Halloween. In this way, the celebration of Halloween
continues to change as new traditions join the oldest of the Celtic ones.
Halloween Reading Exercise
Do you celebrate Halloween? If so, how?
lunes, 30 de septiembre de 2024
5.8.- How to write a letter of application
Would you be interested in the following job vacancy? Why or why not?
Collaborative Reading of the Letter of Application Sample on page 46
Collaborative Exercise 2 on page 46
Structure for a Letter of Application
1. Salutation
Dear Sir or Madam
If you do not know the name of the person you are writing to, use this. The following is a list of letter salutation examples that are appropriate for letters of application.
- Dear Hiring Manager
- Dear Search Committee
- To whom it may concern
- Dear Human Resources Manager
- Dear Sir or Madam
2. The Introductory Paragraph
Begin by stating the job for which you are applying. Briefly mention how your skills and experience match the company and/or position; this will give the employer a preview of the rest of your letter.
I am writing to apply for the post of Fashion Shop Manager advertised in the ‘News Shopper’ of 14 February 2002.
3. The next paragraphs (the body)
In the following paragraphs, explain why you are interested in the job and why you make an excellent candidate for the position. Mention specific qualifications listed in the job posting and explain how you meet those qualifications.
Please see the example structure below:
(2nd paragraph) You might go and list your experience and relevant qualifications:
(briefly introduce yourself first) I am an ambitious and creative 25-year-old who have worked in the retail industry for a total of ten years, first as a sales assistant in a department store and for the last three years as a Section Head and Deputy Manager at Jones the Bootmaker.
(3rd paragraph) You might then go on to mention the particular abilities and skills that you have:
I believe I have all the skills, knowledge and expertise that you are looking for. I have lots of retail initiative, can schedule and prioritise tasks and can work to strict deadlines. I also work particularly well with people and would enjoy leading the team and working with clients and customers.
(4th paragraph) Say why you are particularly interested in this job:
I am applying for this position as I am looking to progress from junior to senior management. I have always been interested in the latest fashion trends and developments and I believe your organisation is a well-run quality fashion business. I would very much like to work for your company.
4. Closing paragraph
Conclude your letter of application by thanking the employer for considering you for the position and stating that you would like to interview.
You might close the letter with the following formula.
I look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will be able to invite me for an interview.
Yours faithfully
XYZ
“Yours sincerely” or “Yours faithfully”?
“Yours sincerely” is typically employed in English when the recipient is addressed by name (e.g. “Dear John”) and is known to the sender to some degree, whereas “Yours faithfully” is used when the recipient is not addressed by name (i.e., the recipient is addressed by a phrase such as “Dear Sir/Madam”)
Source: https://engxam.com/handbook/how-to-write-a-letter-of-application-fce-cae-cpe/
Individual writing of a letter of application according to the exam task criteria on page 46 and the standards from the University of Cambridge
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