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1. Read the text below and discuss the questions with your partner.

The ancient, archaeological city of Petra is located in Jordan, Western Asia. This magnificent city was carved into the

a What do you think is the best title for this text?

rose-red cliffs of the region over 2,000years ago. In its heyday, Petra controlled international trade routes that linked China, India, and Southern Arabia with the wealthy Mediterranean markets.Rediscovered in 1812. Petra's unique rock carving saw it appointed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and it now has thousands of visitors each year. "Petra is the most amazing place I've ever been to.I was lost for words when I saw it,"said John Leigh, a tourist.

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b, What is the main purpose of the text?

C. Why is Petra one of the New 7 Wonders of the World?

d. Why was Petra important in the past?

2. Share your answers with the class.

3. Look at the pictures below and write sentences about them in your notebook, using the correct verb do or make.

Preguntas de profundización

Las siguientes preguntas se sugieren para que los estudiantes reflexionen sobre su proceso de comprensión de lectura e identifiquen qué aspectos pueden mejorar al momento de enfrentarse nuevamente a un texto.

• Was the text about Petra easy to read?

Were there words you didn't know before the unit started that now you do?

Do you remember when to use do and make?

• Is there anything you can do to remember how to use them more easily?

Solucionario

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l. a. Respuesta variable.

b. Respuesta variable.

c. Because of its unique rock carving.

d. Because it controlled international trade routes that linked China, India, and Southern Arabia with the wealthy Mediterranean markets.

3. Respuesta variable.

4.· Do the shopping

• Do yoga

• Make a mess

• Make friends

UNIT 2

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