Learning activity 2

Evidence: Forum “Talking about my interests”

In this activity you are going to talk about your interests. Read the following questions
related to interests, then go to the thematic Forum “Talking about my interests”, and post a
comment with your answers to these questions. To answer the questions use gerunds and
the vocabulary studied in this learning activity. Use at least one gerund in each answer.
Highlight gerunds with green and vocabulary words with blue.

Questions:

 What sport do you enjoy watching?

I enjoy watching soccer and baseball (MLB). My favorite team is Manchester city, I tend
to be aware of the results and upcoming games, in how much the baseball schedule
depends on the category and its programming.

 What activity do you enjoy doing with your family?

We enjoy going to the movies, having lunch and having a good time together.

 What is something you hate doing?

I hate to do the diligence in terms of paying the bills, usually there is only one assistant
cashier..

 What is an activity you like doing on weekend?

I like to travel by motorcycle with my girlfriend, we really enjoy it. I also practice boxing.

1. Go to the thematic Forum “Talking about my interests” and write your answers to these
questions. Remember to support your ideas with details and examples.

Example:

 What sport do you enjoy watching?

“I enjoy watching football. My favorite team is River plate. I usually watch

its games on weekend”.

 What activity do you enjoy doing with your family?

“We enjoy leaving the city, that is going to the countryside to have lunch.
On Sundays we sometimes visit nearby towns such as Chia or Cota”.

 What is something you hate doing?

“I hate running errands at banks. I can’t stand waiting in line. Banks are
usually crowded and you can’t use your cell phone to pass the time…”
  What is an activity you like doing on weekend?

“I like riding my bike with my sister. We really enjoy it, besides it helps
us to keep fit”.

2. For the second part of this activity you have to read your partners’ posts, select one
and through the link “Responder” write your opinion about your partner post.

Example:

“I agree with you riding a bike is such a good exercise. I also ride my bike
on the weekend. Sometimes I go to work on my bike. The only problem is
when it rains. I get all wet”.

Steps to participate in the forum:

 In the main menu, click on Activity 2, then click on Evidence: Forum “Talking about my
interests”.
 Enter to the sequence, click on Responder, then click on Enviar.
 Select one of the partner’s commentaries and then express your opinion clicking on the
button Responder.
 Type the subject and the content with your opinion, then click on Enviar.

Criterios de evaluación

Usa la forma de gerundio con la estructura y el vocabulario requeridos.