Online task 4

Tarea online 4: Overnight Trip.

¿Qué contenidos o resultados de aprendizaje trabajaremos?

En esta tarea realizarás una presentación describiendo las características principales de un hotel a través de un folleto o documento con imágenes.

Para poder realizar esta tarea, deberás consultar los contenidos de la Unidad 4 "Where to stay" ya que en ella encontrarás todo el material necesario para realizar los distintos ejercicios.

Con esta tarea se contribuye a alcanzar los resultados del aprendizaje descritos en la imagen abajo.

Elaboración propia con Canva. resultados de aprendizaje (Dominio público)

1.- Descripción de la tarea

Caso práctico

Hoy en día la oferta hotelera está en expansión. No solamente podemos encontrar hoteles o albergues donde pasar una noche, también aumenta cada día el número de alojamientos turísticos en muchas ciudades del mundo. Por esta razón, es fundamental saber ofrecer al turista qué opciones reales tiene para hospedarse en cada viaje que realiza.

En esta tarea se trabajan las cuatro destrezas para poder hacer al final publicidad de nuestro hotel u hostal a través del diseño de un folleto que nos ayude a atraer al mayor número de potenciales clientes.

¿Qué te pedimos que hagas?

Reading comprehension

Keep your cool in Spain: holiday in a cave.

Lesley Gillian. The Guardian

Before there was aircon, Andalucian peasants kept their cool in homes cut out of the rock. Now visitors can do the same. Lesley Gillilan finds new life in old caves.

We arrive at dusk, while it’s still light enough to tell that Malutka’s Andalucian Grotto has a spectacular view. The street is on a ledge of rock, high above the town of Baza. From the terrace, we look across the scorched flatlands of the Altiplano de Granada towards the hazy hills of the Sierra de Castril. We open the front door and step inside the hill. First is a tiny rock-cut salon, bright with tiles and glass and mirrored textiles. Beyond is a little dining room, an old-fashioned parlour with a fireplace and a small kitchen. We think at first that there’s only one bedroom, but when I open a vividly painted door which I thought was a cupboard, I find two more. All the rooms have been scooped out of the rock. They are whitewashed and womb-like, with low ceilings, Arabic arches, carved niches, bumpy walls and pick-marked surfaces. As a welcome, Malutka has lit dozens of lamps and candles. The whole place glitters with colour and flickering light.

A ladder leads up to two terraces: one a shaded sitting area, the other with views of Cerro de Jabalcón – a mountain of limestone that erupts from the plains to the west of Baza – and a rooftop bath for cold-water dips. The weather is sultry, with daytime temperatures above 35C, but here’s the beauty of cave houses: the rock-cut rooms remain deliciously cool even in the hottest of summers. During the Altiplano’s chilly winters, they are snug and warm. No wonder so many of the locals still choose to live in them. Malutka’s Grotto is an unusually flamboyant example, but this rocky area of northern Andalucía is riddled with manmade cave houses. They owe their existence to the region’s curious geology – these weird eruptions of sandstone were formed from sediments of a prehistoric ocean – and they cover a huge area, 100 miles or more, from Granada all the way up to Huéscar. They began as humble peasant homes, and though many lie in ruins, thousands are still in use.

During several trips to the area, I have become a bit of a cave spotter. Driving off the road into remote villages and towns, we find Cappadocia-like hillocks of sandstone riddled with caves and pocked with windows and doors. Baza is a traditional Andalucian town that boasts 13th-century Arab baths among its underground assets. West of here, the aforementioned village of Gorafe sits in a spectacular red-rock canyon reminiscent of Arizona, among megalithic tombs, a hot-spring spa and the remnants of an ancient castle. Benamaurel, on the other side of Baza, offers cliff walks and amazing views from abandoned 12th-century cave dwellings. But curious rock-cut houses are not the only reason to visit this area. We swim in Lake Negratin, a vast blue reservoir to the north of Baza, and my husband cycles up and down the empty roads that zig-zag the Sierra de Baza, Sierra Castril, or the mighty Sierra Nevada (the area is surrounded by mountainous national parks).

We feel part of the real Spain: in many bars, generous plates of tapas come with every glass of wine. Local markets are vibrant with fresh vegetables. The Alhambra and the rest of Granda’s sights are an hour or so away. In the other direction are the “badlands” of the Tabernas desert (where many spaghetti westerns were filmed back in the 1960s). On the outskirts of Baza, in a village that doesn’t seem to have a name, we stay in Cuevas Al Jatib – a cave hotel with a restaurant, hammam and pool. Many modernised caves (including Malutka’s) have house-like front extensions, but this terrace of troglodyte dwellings are just as they would have been a hundred years ago. Hollowed out of a low cliff, they have windows cut from the rock and chimneys poking out of grassy rooftops; the white-painted facades are dazzlingly bright in the hot sun. As we retire to our room for the night, I’m very glad not to be in an air-conditioned hotel.

I love the naturally cool air, the silence, the rough-hewn walls and the sense of being inside the landscape. I’ve never slept better.

1.1 Find one word in the text to match each of the following definitions. (1 point)

a) A member of a class who are small farmers or farm labourers of low social rank.

b) A flat shelf o rock protruding from a cliff or rank slope.

c) A region that lacks appreciable topographic relief.

d) To be formed by cutting from a solid material.

e) Hot and moist.

f) Awaking memories of something similar.

g) Modest.

h) A barren area in which soft rock can be eroded into varied forms.

i) Having a space or cavity inside.

j) Lacking clarity.

1.2. Answer the following questions about the text. Use your own words. (1 point)

a) Describe Malutka’s Grotto.

b) What kind of scenery is described in the text?

c) Why does the text mention Cappadocia?

d) How are cave homes built?

Listening comprehension

Listen to this audio and do activities 2.1 and 2.2.

2.1. Check your understanding: Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with the correct word. (0.8 points)

1. The organisation Tourism Australia is offering six jobs, for six _______________.

2. If you want one of these jobs, you have to make a short _______________.

3. The job of outback adventurer is for someone with a passion for _______________ life.

4. Job number two is a park _______________ in Queensland.

5. The wildlife caretaker job on Kangaroo Island is for someone who loves _______________. 6. If you’re not an outdoor person, the next job is for someone whose talents are in _______________.

7. The taste master will need to _______________ about food as well as enjoy eating it.

8. The final job is based in ______________.

2.2. Write the requirement for each job: (1.2 points)

Outback adventurer
Park ranger
Wildlife caretaker
Taste master
Chief funster
Lifestyle journalist

Use of English

3. Adjectives, adverbs, causative have and vocabulary.

3.1 Choose the right adjective with an -ed/-ing ending for each sentence. (0.25 points)

a) I am usually bored/boring on Sunday afternoons because there’s nothing to do.

b) The film was so terrifying/terrified that I couldn’t sleep all night.

c) Our trip to London was really excited/exciting.

d) I was very embarrassed/embarrassing when I fell on the street.

e) Running is a very tired/tiring sport, especially if you are not fit.

3.2 Fill in the gap with the adjective or adverb of the word in brackets to complete these sentences: (0.25 points)

a) The bus driver was _________________ injured. (serious)

b) Be _______________ with this glass of milk. It's hot. (careful)

c) This steak smells _____________ (good)

d) She is a very ______________ worker (slow)

e) He passed his test ____________ (easy)

3.3 Form sentences with the causative have and the verb in brackets. (0.5 points)

a) My mother's door is broken. Tomorrow she ________________________________ (replace)

b) Each Saturday we eat pizza at home. Each Saturday we ________________________ (deliver)

c) We are going to change this room. We are going to _________________________ (redecorate)

d) Every week John goes to the garage to clean his car. Every week John ______________ (wash)

e) We are having a party. We are going to _______________________ by professionals. (organize)

4. Complete the sentences with the most suitable word. There are more words than needed: (1 point)

concierge · ticket · bellboy · tap · laundry service · file · socket · pitch · stunning · mattress · purchase · impeccable · rug · disabled · picturesque

a) We had new __________installed in the office because there wasn’t any room to plug in all the laptops and computers.

b) When the ______ is opened, cold water gets hot because it passes through the heater.

c) After scoring a last-minute goal, hundreds of hooligans entered the football ______ to celebrate the victory of the team.

d) The trip to Thailand was amazing, especially because of the new flavours and the beautiful and ________ sceneries.

e) The __________ didn’t expect to receive such a high tip from that customer after taking her suitcases to the room.

f) The building was not adapted enough for _________ people, so the committee decided to change the venue this year.

g) It was no surprise to know that the boss had decided to make Ellis and Parker work together because they are a dream ___________.

h) Using a nail ___________ is the best file to keep your nails smooth.

i) The flat only had one room, but there was an extra __________ under the bed where you could have slept.

j) I can’t believe you turn down the position in that company. It was so well paid and easy to do, it was a ___________ job!

Writing and oral production

5. Oral Production. Choose two hotels in your area and write a short paragraph comparing the facilities, services, offers and rooms they have. Try to use the structure and vocabulary of the unit as much as possible (200 - 250 words). Then record yourself using Vocaroo and paste your link below: (2 points)

Link:

6. Writing. Create a brochure or file with pictures describing your ideal hotel. Remember to include a description of the hotel, information about its facilities and services and some advice to make reservations or any offers the hotel has. Use the structures and vocabulary of the unit as much as possible. To create your brochure you can use any of these apps: Canva, Lucidpress, Powtoon or any other you know and feel comfortable working with. Write 200 -250 words. (2 points)

2.- Información de interés

Recursos y recomendaciones necesarios

A la hora de realizar tu tarea, debes tener en cuenta estas indicaciones:

Escribe frases cortas y sencillas, utilizando el vocabulario y expresiones vistos en los contenidos. Ten en cuenta que estás utilizando una lengua extranjera, así que no pongas todo lo que querrías decir en tu lengua materna, sino lo que sabes decir en inglés.
Si dudas sobre la forma de escribir alguna palabra, consulta tu diccionario online (nunca uses el traductor).
No olvides los signos de puntuación necesarios.
Repasa bien tu trabajo antes de enviarlo, fíjate que cada verbo lleve su sujeto correspondiente y que las concordancias estén correctas. Para la ortografía, que es difícil en inglés, es muy útil, tener un corrector ortográfico instalado, te hará ver las faltas y rectificarlas en este último repaso reforzando además la escritura del vocabulario; así estarás trabajando en la asimilación del vocabulario sin darte cuenta.
Respeta la extensión indicada.
Si tienes alguna duda, ponte en contacto con tu profesor, quien te indicará lo necesario para que puedas hacer un trabajo correcto.

En cuanto a los recursos:

Normalmente, encontrarás el vocabulario y expresiones necesarias para tu trabajo en los contenidos, pero si necesitas hacer uso del diccionario, puedes usar este.

Además, para practicar la pronunciación, esta herramienta te será de mucha utilidad. Practica y repite las veces que sean necesarias. Grábate incluso y escúchate y, cuando creas que tu pronunciación se aproxima a la del robot, es la hora de grabar el vídeo para la tarea. Ya sabes que no te pedimos una pronunciación perfecta, pero sí que se entienda lo que dices. Debes aparecer en él lo más natural que puedas.

Indicaciones de entrega

Una vez realizada la tarea, el envío se realizará a través de la plataforma, utilizando la plantilla adjunta. El archivo se nombrará siguiendo las siguientes pautas:

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3.- Evaluación de la tarea

Criterios de evaluación implicados

Con esta tarea alcanzarás los siguientes objetivos:
- Entender textos con vocabulario específico relacionado con el alojamiento.
- Desarrollar la destreza auditiva con audios provenientes de conversaciones en hoteles.
- Distinguir entre distintas estructuras: adjetivos terminados en -ing o -ed, pasiva causativa, adverbios y la comparación.
- Utilizar el vocabulario de manera adecuada y adaptada al contexto.
- Desarrollar discursos orales con un fin concreto: comparar las características que tienen dos hoteles.

¿Cómo valoramos y puntuamos tu tarea?

La tarea se valorará sobre un máximo de 10 repartidos de la siguiente forma:

Criterio 1:Reading Comprehension 2 puntos.
Criterio 2: Listening Comprehension 2 puntos.
Criterio 3: Use of English 2 puntos.
Criterio 4: Writing 2 puntos.
Criterio 5: Oral Production: 2 puntos.

Rúbrica de expresión escrita
Indicadores		Observaciones	Puntuación
Adecuación Hasta 1 punto	El texto tiene la extensión solicitada.
Adecuación Hasta 1 punto	Usa el registro y las fórmulas adecuadas al contexto comunicativo según el formato solicitado.
Coherencia Hasta 1 punto	Escribe sobre el tema concreto que se propone, organizando las ideas adecuadamente.
Riqueza léxica Hasta 2,5 puntos	Incluye vocabulario avanzado y con cuidada ortografía.
Cohesión Hasta 2,5 puntos	Usa diferentes mecanismos de cohesión: conectores, pronombres o adverbios, sinónimos, hipónimos, hiperónimos, giros, puntuación correcta, etc.
Estructuras gramaticales Hasta 3 puntos	Uso avanzado de diferentes estructuras gramaticales: tiempos verbales, orden oracional, preposiciones, etc.
TOTAL

Rúbrica de expresión oral
Indicadores		Observaciones	Puntuación
Adecuación 1 punto	El formato del archivo es apropiado e incluye material de calidad.
Adecuación 1 punto	Realiza el discurso de forma espontánea, sin leer y durante el tiempo necesario.
Pronunciación 4 puntos	Pronuncia las palabras y las oraciones adecuadamente.
Claridad, entonación y fluidez 1 punto	Habla alto y claro, vocalizando y prestando especial atención a la entonación de las oraciones y a la fluidez del discurso.
Coherencia 1 punto	Trata el tema concreto que se propone, organizando las ideas correctamente.
Léxico, estructuras gramaticales y cohesión 3 puntos	Usa diferentes estructuras gramaticales y de vocabulario avanzadas. Incluye también diferentes mecanismos de cohesión (conectores, sinónimos, pronombres o adverbios, hiperónimos, etc.).
TOTAL

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