WORKSHEET 1 EXPRESSING WISHES AND REGRETS

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Another is what many see as the increase in government regulation in almost all aspects of life, including education, labor, business, the media and importation rules. A prime example is the new tax on gas appliances that went into effect January 1st; it may be intended to support the government’s plan to wean residents from cooking with gas, but its result is to take away individual choice, amounting essentially to a case of social engineering.

The long view, however, tells us that oil prices will rebound, though experts say it could take two to three years. If it manages prudently, limiting the amount of new debt it takes on, the country should survive the coming period of austerity. Ecuador’s use of the U.S. dollar, which Correa says puts the country in an “economic straight-jacket”, may, in fact, be a blessing in disguise, forcing the government to live within its means.

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https://www.cuencahighlife.com/ecuador-faces-big-challenges-in-2015-as-falling-oil-pricespressures-government-to-rein-in-spending-outlook-for-expats-is-still-good/

Activity 4: Write 5 real situation statements about the article above and then write sentences saying how you wish things were different.

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Activity 5: Read the article about how your teacher is feeling about what is happening in Ecuador right now. Then answer the inferential questions below.

It is April 2016, according to the records the earthquake which hit Ecuador last Saturday April 16th has been the strongest one in our country history. I live in Riobamba, but according to the news there are 6 provinces hardly affected for the earthquake. I wish people did not have to face terrible problems such as lack of water and electricity. I cannot even imagine how hard it must have been for them.

However, solidarity fills my heart, I have seen many organizations and institutions donating for the most needed, but I wish every single citizen contributed to lessen the suffering our brothers and sisters are facing right now.

All the activities in Riobamba are being developed “normally”, I wish my students and I were in the Coastal Region helping orphans and widows instead of just staying in the classroom.

This is a time to reflect and question ourselves, are we ready for this kind of situations? Do we value life to the top? It is a great blessing to see given hands in really hard events such natural disasters, but I wish everybody helped each other all the time.

Inferential questions

RESPUESTA 1

What is the best title for this passage?

THE SOLIDARITY AGAINST DISASTERS

Why did the author write this passage?

BECAUSE THE AUTHOR TRIES TO CREATE HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS IN PEOPLE AND PROVIDE MORE HELP

What is the author point of view?

THE VIEWS OF THE AUTHOR GOES WITH THAT WOULD LIKE TO GET TO THE HEART OF AS PEOPLE AND SOLIDARITY TO EXTEND THE DISGRACE OF EARTHQUAKE

Is the author in agreement with the measures the country government has taken?

THE AUTHOR AGREE THAT SHOULD HELP THESE PEOPLE BUT BELIEVES THAT IS A SEVERE EVENT THE EARTHQUAKE AND MEASURES SHOULD BE STUDENTS TRAVELING TO HELP WITH THE TEACHER AND THAT NO SUCDE FOR CLASSES IN COTOPAXI ARE NORMAL