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It's time to read on page 124 about

reading exercises 1, 2 and 3. Also pages
120 and 121 about reading exercises 1, 3,
4 and 5. Attach a word document to do
all the exercises proposed.
UNIT 10: Writing a competition entry – page 124

Reading
1. Read Miriam’s entry for the competition below. Who does
she nominate for the award? What do you think is his
most important quality?
I think nominating Matthew East for the award, the
empathy for Matthew
2. Choose the best first sentence for each paragraph.

 I met Matthew while I was doing a part-time course in

medio communication and I loved his way of teaching. (b)
 A good teacher is not just someone who prepares you to
pass exams, but someone who prepares you for life. (a)
 For all these reasons, I believe Matthew thoroughly
deserves the award. (e)
 Matthew is simply a brilliant classroom teacher. (c)
 He also has many personal qualities. (d)

3. Find adjectives used to describe:

 Matthew (patient, special)

 His academic record (outstanding)
 His explanations (very clear)
 His examples (useful and relevant)
 His lessons (lively)
 His sense of hummour (excellent)
UNIT 10: Part 4 – page 120/121
Reading
1. Look at the pictures on page 121 showing different
types of comedy around the world. Are you familiar
with any of these types of comedy?
I love stand-up and my favorite is FRANCO
ESCAMILLA, he is very good at what he does and he is
very funny in his shows. His performances can be
found on Netflix , Franco is from Mexico but he is
recognized all over the world.
2. Using your notes from exercise 2, tell your partner
about the types of comedy you read about. Then work
together to answer these questions.

Which type(s) of comedy…

 Involver audience participation? Type 4

 Can be done silently? Type 3
 Usually uses no props at all? Type 1
 Is not scripted? Type 4
 Is very culturally specific? Type 2
 Uses current events? Type 1

3. Find words and expressions in the text which mean the

following:

 Be very unsuccessful (text 1) – bomb informal

 Make decisions quickly in a difficult situation (text 1) –
think on your feet
 A particular way of speaking or moving (text 2) –
mannerism
 The sound something makes when it hits something
with a lot of force (text 3) – whack
 Range of things somebody can do (text 3) – repertoire
 Happening in a natural way without being planned (text
4) – spontaneous

4. Are the types of comedy in the text known and popular

in your country? Is there another type of hummour
which is popular or connected to your country? How
would you describe it?}

In Peru the stand up is becoming fashionable, this type

of comedy is the most popular in the country where a
comedian performs in front of a live audience,
generally speaking directly to them using humorous
stories, jokes and witty phrases