BACK TO NATURE — MASTER MODALS & MODAL PERFECTS
🌿 Let's Get Back to Nature & Advanced Modals
📅 Detalles de Entrega
Fecha Límite: Entre el 15 y el 25 de abril.
Estas fechas pertenecen a la ficha original; confirma con tu docente el año y el plazo vigente.
Formato: PDF o Word.
Plataforma: Aula Virtual.
🧠 Green spaces: evidencia y práctica
La OMS recoge evidencia de que los espacios verdes pueden favorecer el bienestar y la actividad física. Eso no demuestra que leer sobre naturaleza o ver una pantalla verde reduzca el cortisol. En esta tarea, practica, revisa tus respuestas y haz pausas cómodas. Consultar la revisión de la OMS.
Ficha original del curso (puede requerir acceso). Para trabajar sin conexión, usa también Imprimir / guardar PDF.
📄 Abrir la ficha original en Google Docs1. Priming: Key Vocabulary ⏱️ 3 min
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2. Reading: Let's Get Back to Nature ⏱️ 10 min
🎧 Neuro-Listening: Escucha el texto mientras lo lees para mejorar tu pronunciación y retención.
Texto didáctico adaptado para esta práctica; no es una noticia ni reproduce una encuesta actual. Referencia de contexto: revisión de la OMS enlazada arriba.
When was the last time you went out into nature? Can you remember searching for butterflies or picking flowers? It seems that childhood experiences like these can generate a lifelong love of nature. According to the adapted reading, some teenagers and young children nowadays are missing out on these positive encounters with Mother Nature. Researchers into mental health are claiming that not experiencing the outdoors may have negative consequences for young people’s well-being.
This connection between well-being and a love of nature is not obvious to everyone. Well-being is defined as good physical, mental and emotional health. According to reports, getting in touch with nature not only has physical benefits, but mental and emotional ones as well. A review of evidence by the World Health Organization found that green spaces can support physical activity, social connection and well-being. These benefits may differ between people and places. (1)
These findings are especially important at a time when there is concern about young people’s mental health. Young people can experience mental health difficulties, so communities need to consider different forms of support. (2) One such programme could be a community garden that uses gardening projects to help increase teenagers’ self-esteem.
(3) The reasons are far more complex than just an addiction to new technology. Nowadays, everything in a young person’s life is organised and based on indoor experiences. This leaves little room for spontaneous outdoor activities such as fishing, exploring a forest or climbing the nearest hill. However, all is not lost! There are many ways of bringing back nature into our lives. One of them is just outside your back door: an urban garden. (4) Another idea is to exchange an hour of screen time for an hour outside. An additional possibility could be participating in boot-camp outdoor challenges, which teach teenagers how to survive and be grateful for the natural environment.
Whatever way you choose, let's imagine a world where going out into nature is an ordinary everyday activity and not one requiring special planning. (5) After all, it’s a wonderful world!
Reading 1: Missing Sentences (5x2=10 pts) ⏱️ 15 min
Elige la oración (A-F) que mejor encaja en cada hueco (1-5). Sobra una.
True/False: los puntos corresponden a la elección. La evidencia escrita se guarda para revisión del docente.
Reading 2 & 3: T/F and Synonyms ⏱️ 10 min
2. True or False? (Find evidence) (5x2=10 pts)
- 1. Childhood experiences in nature can help develop a lifelong love of it.
Pista y explicación
Check Paragraph I: "childhood experiences... lifelong love". - 2. Everyone knows that your well-being will improve if you spend time in nature.
Pista y explicación
Check Paragraph II: ¿Es algo "obvious to everyone"? - 3. The text says that green spaces benefit everyone in exactly the same way.
Pista y explicación
Paragraph II: benefits may differ between people and places. - 4. Young people’s organised lives leave plenty of room for spontaneous outdoor activities.
Pista y explicación
Check Paragraph IV: ¿Tienen la culpa ellos, o es porque sus vidas están demasiado "organised"? - 5. The writer doesn't have an optimistic view.
Pista y explicación
Check Paragraph IV & V: "All is not lost!", "wonderful world".
3. Find Synonyms (Interactive) (5x2=10 pts)
Busca en el texto palabras que signifiquen lo mismo. Pincha para ver una pista.
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🧠 Brain Break (Pausa Activa)
¡Enhorabuena por llegar hasta aquí! El Reading suele ser lo más pesado. Descansa la vista 30 segundos, levanta los hombros y respira hondo. ¡Vamos a por la Gramática!
Vocab 1: Crime & Justice (Word Swap) ⏱️ 10 min
🧩 Estrategia: Word Swap
Completa cada frase con una palabra o expresión del banco. Utiliza cada elemento una sola vez. Abre las pistas después de intentarlo.
Ejemplo de estructura: charged with + a crime. Busca la expresión que encaja con el significado y la gramática.
Banco de palabras: charged with · shoplifting · gambling · forbidden · grab · guilty · robbery · fined · concerned · go straight
- 1. He was a serious crime.
Pista y explicación
Buscamos "acusado de" (charged with). - 2. She was caught cosmetics.
Pista y explicación
Buscamos "robo de tiendas" (shoplifting). - 3. He lost all his money because of .
Pista y explicación
Buscamos "juego/apuestas" (gambling). - 4. No phones here – it’s to take pictures.
Pista y explicación
Buscamos "prohibido" (forbidden). - 5. The thief tried to my bag.
Pista y explicación
Buscamos "agarrar/arrebatar" (grab). - 6. He isn’t but no one believes him.
Pista y explicación
Buscamos "culpable" (guilty). - 7. Nobody was hurt during the .
Pista y explicación
Buscamos "el robo/atraco" (robbery). - 8. I was for returning the library book late.
Pista y explicación
Buscamos "multado" (fined). - 9. Don’t worry. There’s no reason to be .
Pista y explicación
Buscamos "preocupado" (concerned). - 10. They are trying to and stay away from crime.
Pista y explicación
Buscamos "ir por el buen camino" (go straight).
Grammar: Modals & Modal Perfects ⏱️ 20 min
Acción presente o futura; también usos especiales como could para capacidad pasada.
Deducciones, posibilidades o críticas sobre acciones anteriores.
Advertencia sobre el presente/futuro. Negativo: had better not go.
Ex 2: Complete the sentences (5x2=10 pts)
En Ex 2 usa cada elemento del banco una sola vez y sigue el significado indicado en la pista. La comprobación admite los modelos previstos; otras paráfrasis válidas pueden requerir revisión del docente.
- 1. He gone home. His car isn't here.
Pista y explicación
Pasado (gone). Deducción fuerte (his car isn't here). -> Must have. - 2. I driven, but I walked instead.
Pista y explicación
Pasado. Posibilidad que no ocurrió. "Podría haber conducido...". -> Could have. - 3. It's too bad you didn't come with us. You enjoyed the film.
Pista y explicación
Pasado. Hipótesis. "Habrías disfrutado". -> Would have. - 4. That be the reason. It explains everything.
Pista y explicación
Presente (be). Certeza lógica. -> Must. - 5. I'm not sure what is happening. They come for dinner tonight.
Pista y explicación
Futuro cercano. Probabilidad/Duda ("I'm not sure"). -> Might.
Ex 3: Complete with Modal/Modal Perfect/Had better (5x3=15 pts)
- 1. He's injured. He a helmet. Pista de forma: (should / wear)
Pista y explicación
Crítica pasada. "Debería haber llevado". (Should + have + worn). - 2. Nobody had told them about the incident, and they had no access to the news, so they what happened at that time. Pista de forma: (could / know)
Pista y explicación
Pasado negativo. "No podían saberlo". (Couldn't + have + known). - 3. The roads are very icy. You tonight. Pista de forma: (better / drive)
Pista y explicación
Advertencia fuerte. "Más te vale no conducir". (Had better + not + drive). - 4. The hearing was cancelled before it began, so the lawyer him. Pista de forma: (have to / defend)
Pista y explicación
Ausencia de obligación en pasado. "No tuvo que defender". (Didn't have to defend). - 5. The driver the fine immediately, so payment did not need to be delayed. Pista de forma: (able to / pay)
Pista y explicación
Habilidad lograda en pasado. "Pudo pagar". (Was able to pay).
Ex 4: Rewrite the sentences (Rephrasing) (5x3=15 pts)
- 1. Don't drink from this cup. (better)
Pista y explicación
You had better not drink... (¡Recuerda, sin TO!).Escribe la oración completa manteniendo el significado y usando la palabra indicada.
- 2. There's no doubt that he's guilty. (must)
Pista y explicación
He must be guilty. (Deducción afirmativa presente).Escribe la oración completa manteniendo el significado y usando la palabra indicada.
- 3. It's impossible that this story is true. (can't)
Pista y explicación
This story can't be true. (Deducción negativa presente).Escribe la oración completa manteniendo el significado y usando la palabra indicada.
- 4. She's angry that you didn't invite her. (should)
Pista y explicación
You should have invited her. (Crítica en el pasado).Escribe la oración completa manteniendo el significado y usando la palabra indicada.
- 5. Perhaps she didn't receive your e-mail. (might)
Pista y explicación
She might not have received... (Posibilidad negativa en el pasado).Escribe la oración completa manteniendo el significado y usando la palabra indicada.
Writing: Cover Letter ✉️ ⏱️ 30 min
Topic: Write a cover letter applying for the position of Marketing Assistant in a company. (100-140 words)
🏗️ Structure
- Greeting: Dear Sir / Madam, (o Dear Mr/Ms [Surname]).
- Intro: ¿Por qué escribes?
(I am writing to apply for...) - Body 1: Tu experiencia y estudios relevantes para Marketing.
- Body 2: Tus habilidades (skills) y personalidad. ¿Por qué eres ideal?
- Conclusion: Pide la entrevista.
(I look forward to hearing from you.) - Sign-off: Yours faithfully, (o Yours sincerely).
🔥 Power Vocab
- I am writing in response to your advertisement...
- I consider myself a suitable candidate because...
- I am highly motivated and hardworking.
- I have excellent communication skills.
- Please find my CV attached.
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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of Marketing Assistant advertised on your website. I recently completed a course in business administration and would welcome the opportunity to develop my skills with your company. During my studies, I helped organise a charity event and created social media posts to promote it. This experience improved my communication skills and taught me how to work effectively in a team. I am organised, hardworking and comfortable using office software. I believe my enthusiasm and willingness to learn would make me a suitable candidate. Please find my CV attached. I would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss my application at an interview. Yours faithfully, Alex Taylor
Rúbrica de revisión
Comprueba el puesto solicitado, experiencia relevante, habilidades con ejemplos, tono formal, organización, ortografía y gramática. Dear Sir or Madam → Yours faithfully; Dear Ms/Mr + apellido → Yours sincerely. La extensión incluye saludo y despedida; confirma el criterio con tu docente.
La herramienta revisa extensión y checklist. El contenido y la gramática requieren revisión del profesor.
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Piensa durante 10 segundos: ¿Qué regla sobre los modales has entendido hoy mejor que ayer? Ese es tu verdadero avance.
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