Read the Writing Strategy and do the tasks below.

1. Divide the letter into six paragraphs.

2. Find three examples of short forms. Correct them.

3. Find words and phrases in the letter which would be bette expressed with these more formal words and phrases:

friends           I would be grateful if you could inform me

I would certainly be interested          receiving a reply

recommendations

4. Find words and phrases in the letter which express these things in a more formal way:

ask about          soon          sort out          tell me about

Jeans are _ made from denim . Some of earliest American ble jeans were made by Jacob Davis ,Calvin Rogers , and Levi Strauss in 1873 . Starting in the 1950s , jeans , or originally designed for cowboys, became popular among _ . Historic brands iclude Levi's , Lee and Wrangler .Jeans are now a very popular form of _ dress around the world , and have been so for _ . They come in many _ and colors ; however , " blue jeans" are particularlyindentified with american culture , especially the American Old West .

 Read an opinion essay and match each paragraph with the correct description.

A. Second reason for supporting this view with examples and facts

B. Conclusion summarising the writer's point of view

C. First reason for supporting this view with examples and facts

D. Introduction to the issue and the writer's point of view

Read the Learn this! box. Complete the examples and rules. How many more examples of each tense can you find in the article?

Also known as the River of Five Colors, Caño Cristales is the most spectacular natural wonder in the country. Found in the mountain range of Serranía de la Macarena, the river mesmerizes with amazing colors: vivacious yellow, green, blue, black and red shades quiver from the bottom.

          The Liquid Rainbow is caused by unique phenomena: a red plant – Macarenia clavigera – growing in the riverbed. Other colors come from black rocks, green algae, blue water and yellow sand, producing an iridescent effect. The river also features waterfalls, pools and caverbs, making it even more dramatic. Furthermore – there are no fish or other creatures,so visittors can enjoy uninterrupted bathing in Caño Cristales. 

1. What is Caño Cristales ?

____________________________________________________

2. Wher is the River of Five Colors located?

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3. What are colors of the river water?

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4. What caused The Liquid Rainbow?

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5. Are there any fish in Caño Cristales ?

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Also known as the River of Five Colors, Caño Cristales is the most spectacular natural wonder in the country. Found in the mountain range of Serranía de la Macarena, the river mesmerizes with amazing colors: vivacious yellow, green, blue, black and red shades quiver from the bottom.

          The Liquid Rainbow is caused by unique phenomena: a red plant – Macarenia clavigera – growing in the riverbed. Other colors come from black rocks, green algae, blue water and yellow sand, producing an iridescent effect. The river also features waterfalls, pools and caverbs, making it even more dramatic. Furthermore – there are no fish or other creatures,so visittors can enjoy uninterrupted bathing in Caño Cristales. 

1. What is Caño Cristales ?

____________________________________________________

2. Wher is the River of Five Colors located?

____________________________________________________

3. What are colors of the river water?

____________________________________________________

4. What caused The Liquid Rainbow?

____________________________________________________

5. Are there any fish in Caño Cristales ?

____________________________________________________

Study the examples in the Learn this! box below and complete the rules with the correct verbs and tenses.

Competele the following sentences using one of the following words

annoyed, boring, interested, exhausted, excited, boredm surprising

1. The letter was .... I fell asleep

2, I've been working very hard all day  and now I'm....

3, I'm starting a new job next week. I'm quite.....about it

4. He works vey hard. It's not ..... that he's always tired

5, I've got nothing to do. I'm.......

6, I seldom visit ark galleries. I'm not ..... in art

7, There's no need to get....just because I'm a few minutes late.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Professional gardeners appreciate flowers for their _____ gorgeous colors, and pleasant fragrance.