Audio Scripts well. Concerning the weather, the Masais seem to be in a hot and sunny prairie, unlike the Russians who are in the snow in very cold weather. Finally, let’s observe the clothing. Russian dancers are wearing thick, warm clothes; on the other hand, Masai dancers are wearing light… um… checkered or striped clothes around their bodies. And that’s all I have to say. T RACK 27 Listen and write a title for each picture.Then, share with your class what you know about these two customs. These pictures show two of my favorite customs: Halloween and the Day of Dead. Both pictures show three kids celebrating, however… U NIT 9 T RACK 28 Listen and read the report.Then, with your partner, label its parts using words from the box. Run to Live or Live to Run? Raramuri runners are among the best marathoners in the world. Four ultra-marathons are organized in Chihuahua every year. Athletes from all over the world attend to learn about the Raramuri’s running techniques; also headhunters show up seeking out talent in Raramuri athletes. Culture Surprisingly for us, they do not consider themselves professional runners. They participate in competitions to earn money so they can purchase seeds for their lands, which are shared and worked by the whole community. Roots For them, running is part of their cultural heritage. For centuries, they have run across the slopes of Chihuahua’s Copper Canyon and since the time they are little children, they are trained to survive in a difficult environment. Equipment and Diet They don’t wear expensive sneakers or modern gear but only their sandals made from tire scraps and traditional costumes. They don’t follow specialized diets but rather nourish themselves by eating tortillas and pinole . We should learn from them because despite their fame, which they gained by their amazing abilities, they are humble people who work together to benefit their community. T RACK 29 Listen and read the article. Underline the information that may answer your questions. For homework, research the information that you are missing.
Jobs That Already Exist and Will Be Very Useful in the Future As society is changing very quickly, jobs and professions must adapt and evolve. Here are some professions that are already available and will be very helpful in the future. Drone Pilot Drones are having more and more commercial uses such as delivering packages. It is expected that they will be used for other things like removing waste, monitoring air pollution levels, or performing tasks in high places that are hard to reach. So, drone pilots will be needed to control them. 3D Printing Technician 3D printing is now being used to manufacture things such as tools, food, clothing, and even medical implants. It is expected that in the future every home and business could have 3D printers. Therefore, technicians who specialize in maintaining them will probably have great job opportunities. Augmented Reality Developer The entertainment industry has gained success by developing ways to project computer-generated images onto a person’s view of the real world to enhance it. Consequently, augmented reality developers will continue to be needed to create new content for this technology. U NIT 10 T RACK 30 Listen and read the narration. With your partner, fill in the flow map to analyze the sequence of events. …wait a minute… McPherson, The Ginger Prodigy attacker, is getting into the penalty area; Armand, the defender, is following him but he’s slower. English supporters are surely getting nervous now; if they don’t score a goal, we’ll go to extra time. Thompson throws the ball to the edge of the penalty area. Jones crosses the ball to the center… I can’t breathe… McPherson strikes… Goal! This was absolutely an outstanding movement! Jones and McPherson played it well; the goalkeeper couldn’t do anything. Brilliant game played by the English team. French supporters must be disappointed; in the 90th minute they are losing 2-3…. T RACK 31 Listen to the narration again and visualize what you hear; draw it.Then, use those drawings to tell a partner what happened in the game. (same audio from Track 30) T RACK 32 Listen and analyze the narration with your partner. Follow the instructions.
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