Student’s Book All the written activities in this book must be

Work in groups. Discuss the following questions. 
a. 
Do you have similar festivals in Colombia to the ones that you have read and heard about 
in this lesson? Which ones? 
b. 
Which of the festivals in this unit is the most interesting? Why?
c. 
Which special occasion would you like to have in Colombia? Why?
In my opinion, … is more 
interesting because …
I think … is similar 
to … because …
I would like to have … 
in Colombia because …
Say it!
10. 
Read, listen and repeat.
/v/
▪
It’s very important to distinguish between /v/ and /b/. 
• very berry
• vote boat
• van ban
30
 Write
11. 
How do you celebrate the following festivals in Colombia? Choose two, and write a description. 
Say when and where people celebrate and what they usually do. 
a. 
Love and Friendship Day 
b. 
Christmas 
c. 
Patron Saint of the City 
d. 
Independence Day
e. 
New Year’s Eve

---

© MEN Colombia
94
Lesson 3
3
Focus on Vocabulary
1. 
Write five activities that you do to have fun. 
2. 
Match the pictures with the expressions from the box.
collecting something – going to parties – making things – going to the park – playing children’s games –
going to the swimming pool – texting friends – going to theme parks – watching movies – doing puzzles
Vocabulary Tip
Labelling pictures is 
a good strategy to 
help you learn new 
vocabulary.
3. 
Talk to your partner about the activities above.
a. 
Which ones do you like? Why?