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DE NEGOCIOS – ECACEN.
ENGLISH III
2018.
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1. INTRODUCCION.
In the following activity each of the subjects of the units, the objective of this activity was
developed in reviewing and putting into practice the knowledge learned during the period of
this course.
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TO DEVELOP
Activities to develop
Part 1: Choose a photograph of the most beautiful Colombian city where you have been
to. Send the photo where you appeared and describe that place.
Medellin
Botero Square
Park of the Sculptures in Medellin is a museum exposed to the open air, located in the heart
of the city.
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The Square Botero is a huge raised park that houses 23 monumental sculptures donated by
Fernando Botero, the Museum of Antioquia is also in this square in the best-preserved Art
Deco in Colombia.
Botero Square is in front of the Museum of Antioquia or called Botero Museum, which was
In this square or cultural and artistic park we find 23 bronze sculptures, which are already
located and distributed throughout the park, from its beginning to its end.
Two sources of water are appreciated, which allows the atmosphere of the park more
enjoyable, one of these is the source of the cacique Nutibara, which is a work of maestro
Pedro Nel Gómez and was restored by the Medellín metro in 1996.
This square outside the monumental sculptures, consists of four green sectors distributed
throughout the geographical space of the place and two more, the elements that are in the
Rafael Uribe Uribe culture palace, but that can also be enjoyed and provide visual richness
and natural environment to the square, as well as a huge division of wrought iron chairs and
wood that facilitate the contemplation and admiration of the artistic, cultural and social
This space of culture and free social interaction has undoubtedly become a reference for
Medellin and one of the main attractions of the city for national and foreign visitors.
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Part 2: Answer the following questions about the city you chose:
populated city in the department and the second in the country. It is located in the widest part
of the region known as Valle de Aburrá, in the central mountain range of the Andes,
constituting the largest urban center of Tal Andean branch. It extends to both banks of the
Medellín River - also called the Aburrá River - that crosses from north to south, and is the
main nucleus of the metropolitan area of the Aburrá Valley. The city has a population of
2,508,452 inhabitants.
Medellín a city with open doors for all, with spectacular people and know the infinity of
places where there is a history and traditions that identify us in this beautiful city of eternal
spring.
The spring weather of Medellín, its landscape of mountains, its spectacular paronamic visits
through Medellín, has always had an experience to seduce, visiting the botanical garden of
Medellín, the Descalzos pastel park and the open gardens, which show the development in
Make a trip in subway in Medellín, are identified clean system organized , visiting the center
of Medellin where there is a historical heritage, there are many ancient buildings
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c. What is the weather like?
Medellín is the second city in importance in Colombia, and capital of the Department of
Antioquia; its average temperature is 24 degrees and it is located at 1,475 meters above sea
level; It has an extension of 105 square kilometers of urban land and 5.2 of land for
expansion.
This rural humor of the inhabitants of Medellin, is mixed with the hectic life of the
metropolis, in its capital. There are no mountains or rivers that can discourage the desire to
Medellín is a city that stands out as one of the main financial, industrial, commercial and
service centers of Colombia, primarily in the textile, clothing, metal-mechanic, electrical and
The city is one of the main cultural centers of Colombia. Medellin carries out important and
recognized festivities at local, national and international level such as: the Flower Fair,
annual event that offers visitors more than 140 cultural events, stories such as: Equine
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National Fair, Festival of Orchestras, National Festival of the Trova, Parade of Old Cars,
Horseback Riding and the Poetry Festival, this last event was awarded to the Alternative
Nobel Prize, prelude to the Nobel Peace Prize, by the Right Livelihood Foundation of
Sweden, in which the poets of almost all the world, who are responsible for public. In the city
is also done Colombia moda, is the most important fashion fair that takes place in Colombia,
in this event the national and international preferences for their designs and the quality of
It is characterized by its excellent academic activity that has more than 360 academic
Thanks to this, it is recognized as a university and knowledge city, since some of the most
Families, and in general all travelers, many options for fun and entertainment in Medellin,
Colombia. Here there are many places like museums, libraries and publics.
Enjoy the Museum in Medellin, the botero sculptures, travel by metro Medellin cable, on the
It has a route through the most characteristic of Medellin, measures approximately eight
Visit the poblado where you will feel the eternal spring of Medellin to reach the poblado after
touring its beautiful avenue. It will make you feel when you arrive at the ever present spring.
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f. How is the traffic in the city?
phenomenon that requires, for its possible solution, the combination of investment strategies
A high percentage of private vehicles that transit through the city only because they are
occupied by the driver; situation generated in many cases by the high social value generated
by the possession and use of the private car. Sharing the car between work or study
colleagues allows you to leave more vehicles stored and fuel savings for their owners.
In Medellín -as in all cities- a similar schedule has been established for the entire labor,
commercial, financial and educational sector. That is why there are some flat hours and
others that are very congested. The majority of citizens, having to travel at the same time,
find the traffic jams on almost all roads in the city. Extend schedules, establish several
working days so that workers are the ones that best accommodate the displacements.
Part 3: Write a text about your ideal city of Colombia to visit on your vacations. Use at
least two pictures related to this place. Each paragraph must have minimum four (4)
Cartagena
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It is the capital of the department of Bolívar, Colombia. It was founded on June 1, 1533 by
Pedro de Heredia. Since 1991 Cartagena is a Tourist and Cultural District. The city is located
Cartagena is one of those cities that evokes history, romanticism, elegance, fun and natural
beauty. It is the second most visited destination by foreigners in Colombia and one of the
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Paragraph 1: Location and weather of the city
HOW TO GET
We can visit Cartagena de Indias is a city within Colombia on the shores of the Caribbean
Sea and is currently the capital of the department of Bolívar, where can take a walk from in a
bus with free stops, which takes you to the house of Rafael Núñez, Castillo San Felipe and
many other places, we will know Temperatures and Precipitation in Cartagena, It is a city
with an average relative humidity of 85%, from December to March are usually months with
you have to wear appropriate clothes; light dresses are indicated for walking the streets of the
city reflecting freshness and warmth to your walk. I may be better to map or hiring a tour
guide.
It can be interesting the city Cartagena has developed its urban zone, conserving the historic
center and becoming one of the most important ports in Colombia, the Caribbean and the
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world as well as a famous tourist destination. Currently the total population of its head is 971
700 in habitants, being the fifth (5) most populated municipality in the country.
we’re goinga way from home and it is an wonderful place, The fantasy and the historical
legacy of Cartagena invite tourists to explore a generous and radiant city, remember you will
have to a space to interact with nature and kn ow the culture, customs, memories and
we can walking your main destinations such as the San Felipe Castle, the Palace of the
Inquisition, the Clock Tower, the colonial streets, and also natural beauties such as the
beaches of La Boquilla, Boca Grande, Castillo Grande, El Laguito and the next islands of
Rosario and Barú. you can practice Beach volleyball, you can’t never throw something
away on the floor, Keepzone free of waste, don’t pollute the Beach affecting the equilibrium
of life.
Aspects positive
We can find A city of colonial colonial style, is easily accessible by the airline, land or sea,
this city is visited every year taken up by thousands of tourists who are in this perfect place
to rest, also has a great hotel infrastructure suitable for raising to the tourist remember you
will have to most welcoming experience of his life , The city has a humid tropical climate
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and an average annual temperature of 29 ° C, and the water of its beaches is maintained
throughout the year, taken up this is a great reason to take it into account as an excellent
tourist destination at any time of the year. this city is a charm where its cultural history is
Aspects Negative
We Colombians do not take care of our riches, we only look at doing harm to nature, it can be
dangerous to throw away papers, killing animals is a terrible pastime like the damage we
cause to another animal, pollute the waters, lack signage and surveillance on all the beaches
of the country to avoid more accidents there we will know with tourists who will enjoy them
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