Learning activity 4

Evidence: Wisdom comes with experience

Fuente: SENA

It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old; they
grow old because they stop pursuing dreams. Gabriel Garca Mrquez.

In different countries, the elderly are considered repositories of wisdom. In

Colombia, that might not be the case. Lets change that. Think about one time
where an elderly person gave you a piece of advice that you still treasure. That
person might be a relative, an acquaintance, or a fictional character. Write a
story about the event. Make sure reported speech is the key component of your
composition. The example below better illustrates what you have to do.

Example:

This story took place in Villa de Leyva. I had gone camping with a couple of
friends right after my divorce. The campsite was a piece of land an elderly
couple rents to make some extra money. The man is probably 93 years old and
the woman is 90 years old. They are very hardworking and live in a placid state
of acceptance and gratefulness that is only attainable through experience.
I am a morning person. I like getting up really early. The second morning I was
there, I got up and went to have some coffee. Doa Rosita, the old lady, was
already awake. She told me I looked sad and asked me if I wanted to talk about
it. I told her I had gotten divorced and was feeling down. I dont know why I felt
like opening up to her. Up until that point, I had tried to avoid the subject.
Anyway, I told her I didnt know what to do. I told her I felt lost. She patiently
listened to me until I didnt have anything else to say.

She looked at me and told me it was ok to feel that way, but then she said it
was not a good idea to obsess over it. She said we always want answers as to
why people act the way they do, but people themselves most of the times dont
know. She told me to let go of those feelings and embrace the many blessings
my life had. She said hardships are the ways life has to wake you up when you
have lost the way. I still remember that conversation and still feel grateful for
meeting her. It was humbling to know that a person with no formal education
could possess so much wisdom. Wherever she is, I hope she is doing great.

When you finish your work, send the file to your instructor through the platform
as follows:

1. Click the title of this evidence.

2. Click Examinar mi equipo and look for the file in your computer. Make sure
the file is attached.
3. Leave a comment for the instructor (optional).
4. Click Enviar.

Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning

guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to
develop them and deliver them correctly.

Criterios de evaluacin
Informa lo dicho por una o varias personas utilizando la estructura gramatical y
el vocabulario requerido.