Evolution New Edition

5.A. Writing! Read the text about Emma, answer the questions, and then write a similar
text about you:
Hi, my name is Emma. I’m from Colombia, but my father is from
Venezuela and my mother is from Mexico. They are both 54 years
old. I live in Lima. I’m 24 years old and I’m a student. I ‘m married but
I don’t have children. My husband ‘s name is Tiago. He is from Chile
but his parents are from Brazil so he speaks Portuguese very well.
a) Where are Emma’s parents from? _________________________
_____________________________________________________
b) Is Emma single? ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________
c) How old are Emma’s parents? ____________________________
_____________________________________________________
d) Who is 24 years old? ___________________________________
____________________________________________________
e) Where’s Emma’s husband from? __________________________
_____________________________________________________
f) Where are Tiago’s parents from? __________________________
_____________________________________________________
5.B. Reading and speaking! Read the paragraph and highlight the words that you think
are important to understand that.
Issue nr. 18. July
Weekly News
English has become a universal language that is being taught all over the world.
The increasing demand for English-speaking applicants has made it an invaluable
skill to master in order to have more career opportunities. Taking these reasons into
account, one would understand the importance of being able to listen, read, write, and
speak English. All multinational companies rely on English to attract customers and
clients. Communicating formally over emails and phone calls will up your chances of
landing a high-profile job.
https://www.englishexplorer.com
V Now, try to answer the questions using only words from the
text:
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a) What is the text about?
b) Why is it important to be able to listen, read, write, and speak
English?
c) Why are you studying English?