Repositorio de Casos del proyecto de Bilingüismo. 1. Biodiversity Case. Version 1. The growing demand for oil and gas from petroleum industry has changed the way we live, communicate, travel and work. For some people, it represents more comfortable lives and higher incomes due to the advances in technology and the high-paying jobs in the oil industry. We are hardly aware of all that derives from this vital resource but thousands of products such as fuel and power for the home, factories and hospitals as well as food preservatives, antiseptics, cleaning products, cosmetics, tools, equipment, cooking pans toys, clothes, alarms, credits cards, fertilizers are present in our daily life. Do you know how these products affect our environment and climate change? Oil consumption continues to increase causing the warming of the planet affecting plants, animals and the snow on. Clean water is also increasingly contaminated. We are aware and witness of droughts, floods, acid rain, oil-spills, chemicals accidents. We are surrounded on land and sea by huge mountains of garbage derived from foam, plastic, toys, cellular phones, vehicles (ships, spaceships, trucks, cars) equipment and computers. What do you think is the most important, the economic development of a country or the preservation of water, snow on, fauna, flora and ethnic cultures?, What can we do now to secure our future? Have you listened about a person or a community who is against oil exploration companies and projects?, Do you agree or disagree with oil explorations? Why? Biodiversity Case. Versión 2. The growing consumption for oil and gas has changed the way we live, communicate, travel and work. For some people, it represents more comfortable lives, advances in technology, more toys, cars, factories, hospitals and cleaning products. For other people, Oil consumption causes the warming of the planet affecting plants, animals and the weather. It means less clean air and water and more pollution and garbage. Which point of view do you support? What do you prefer a confortable life and technology advances? Why? Or would you prefer more plants and clean air? Why? 2. Jean Day (English version). In Aberto Lleras School, Jean day is a popular activity where students come to class without uniform. Because they are not wearing uniforms they have to pay a fine to raise money for school needs. Some students and parents do not like jean day, because they have to pay money and the students have less classes on that day. However, there are some students who are tired of the uniformity and pay with pleasure. What do you prefer, do you like jean day and paying extra money? Or do you prefer to wear the uniforn and not pay that fee? What do you think about uniforms for students and professionals? Is there any other similar activity to jean day? Jean day Free style Spanglish version (codeswitching). In Aberto Lleras school, the Jean day is a popular activity donde los estudiantes come to class sin uniform. Because no están wearing uniforms ellos tienen que pay a fine to raise money para necesidades del colegio. Some students and parents no les gusta el jean day, porque they have to pagar dinero and the students have less classes ese día. Sin embargo, there are some students who estan cansados of the uniformity and pagan gustosos. Do you mind paying money on jean day? Is jean day a good or bad practice? Why? Qué piensas de los uniforms para students y professionals? Is there alguna otra actividad similar to jean day? 3. Anderson Case. In 1989, there was a 9th grade student at Alberto Lleras Camargo school named Anderson who liked to play pranks on everyone. Although he was very smart and got good grades, he was always finding ways to trick people. One day he decided stay afterschool to study and when everyone had left the school that night, he hid in the cafeteria closet and tried to scare the night watchman by laughing loudly and yelling bad words. The next morning the teachers found him shaking and unable to speak. He looked very strange. Two policemen arrived at the school to investigate what had happened the night before. One concluded that he had gotten ill and the other thought that he seen a ghost. His voice never came back and sadly, he dropped out the school. What do you think happened to Anderson? Did he see a ghost or he got ill that night? Why? 4. Orinoco River. Orinoco River is the third largest river in the world, after Amazon and Congo rivers. Orinoco means a place to navigate. It has many tributaries like Guaviare, Vichada, Meta, Arauca and most of the important rivers in Venezuela. Orinoco river region possesses the biggest petroleum reserves. It is home to many species of flora and fauna like oaks, palms, swamp grasses. tembladores, toninas, piranhas, corocoras, parrots and crocodiles. Even though, Orinoco river has all of these ecosystems and richness of nature, it has been contaminated by humans. When people raise catlle & deforest land or build a factory; they contaminate the river and the soil by throwing all kinds of trash and polluting materials. Who contaminates the Orinoco river; people who lives around the river or people who visit Orinoco river? Why?. Propose how people can contribute to keep the river clean. 5. Glyphosate. Colombian fumigations with glyphosate is the most effective way to attack drug cultivation since 1994. Colombia and USA has spent important resources in aerial fumigation with a herbicide called Roundup, mainly because it is a successful method in the drug war, it allows politician to demonstrate they are making progress in drugs eradication and its more effective than manual eradication. But, recently, Colombia`s government ordered to stop the use of glyphosate due to many risks related to health and the harmful effect to water, environment and natural species. Why is it important to continue or to stop this method of fighting the drug world? 6. English Teachers. The ability to speak English has become a vital skill in our globalized world. Therefore, there is a high demand for teachers of English. One of the requirements typically used to hire these teachers is whether they come from an English speaking country. In Colombia for example, teachers from English-speaking countries are considered the best; even though they may not be qualified to teach English or do not know about the cultural norms or values of Western countries such as the United States or England. Another qualification is whether, teachers of English have spent time in English speaking countries even if they are not qualified. While both teachers may not be qualified, which one would you prefer, a local or an international teacher? Which would be the best teacher for you? Why? Mention the qualities an English teacher should have. 7. Antonio & Rogelio. Speaking an unfamiliar language is kind of an intimidating challenge. Rogelio liked English so much that his mother sent him to study English in USA. Now, he is first in his English class and he participates frequently. In contrast, Antonio feels speaking another language is difficult. He does not understand instructions and exercises and doesn’t like to participate in conversations. As a result, he failed the subject and his father yelled and punished him. Do you think the only way to learn English is going to an English-speaking country to study there or Do you think Antonio can learn English in Colombia? 8. Tropical Weather. Colombia is known for being a tropical country because it is located near the Equator. Tropical regions typically experience temperatures of at least 18 °C (64 °F) the entire year. People who like cold weather say that tropical weather is bad because there are many bugs and mosquitos that carry diseases such as malaria or dengue fever. In contrast, some people who live in this region are happy with the numerous species of animals, the rich flora and fauna and particularly, the rainforest. They say that they enjoy the rain and the warmth of the sun and do not suffer from low or extreme temperatures such as snow storms, twisters, foggy weather or other natural disasters found in cold climates in other regions of the world. What´s your opinion, do you think tropical weather is better than cold climates? Why or why not? 9 The Ghost at Alberto Lleras School. People say that there is a ghost at Alberto Lleras School. Some students say that it likes to walk close to the cafeteria each Friday night. There are two versions of how the ghost got to the school. One of them, is because built old graveyard underground and it takes care of it , and the other one, is there is a trunk under a huge tree at the school. What do you think is in the trunk? What do you think is in the graveyard? 10. Herbal VS Synthetic Medicines. Some people like to use more natural, less drug medicines. Mom´s recommendation for the flu are: Stay in bed, have chicken soup, drink orange juice and do not to take a walk after 6pm (serenarse). Some Doctor´s prescriptions are: Take these Acetaminophen pills, shot Amoxilline and stay home. Which treatment do you prefer? Why? 11. Pigeons Pigeons are trainable and pretty birds. They are considered the symbol of peace, and can be trained to carry messages long distances. Both male and female pigeons take care of the their squabs and can be raised in farms to use their feces as fertilizer. However, in big numbers pigeons cause pollution and transmit diseases. The school at Puerto Carreño is not the exception. Our school is overrun by these birds. They make their nests in all of the buildings and their feces are splattered everywhere. Also, they cause damage when they use any kind of material to build their nests. We don´t know what to do, the smell in the classroom and throughout the school grounds is unbearable. What should we do to live and study free of these birds?. What is your position, to live in harmony with this birds or drive them away from the city? Propose a reasonable point of view, since banishing and poisoning them is illegal and an animal cruelty. 12. Birds. In Puerto Carreño, some people raise many birds like hens, chicken, ducks, gallinetas, quails and turkeys to have fresh eggs. They are easy to feed and provide meat, eggs, and feathers. These birds are fowls (captive birds) or poultry (domestic birds). They are docile and raised for consume and sometime as a pets. Some people raise these animals in large areas of the country side far from the city, others, raise them downtown at home to get fresh eggs in the city. What do you think about it. Do you like pets and chicken raised in the city or do you like pets and chicken raised in the farms. Why? 13. Airport. German Olano is the name of the airport in Puerto Carreño located in the state of Vichada . The airport is approximately 50 years old and is a big asset to the community. It is an important means of transportation for people of the area. It brings medicines and foods such as fruits and vegetables that are not accessible in the Orinoquía region. The airport is located close to the city but some people think that it should be relocated to the outskirts of the city. What do you think about the location of the airport? Should it be close to the city or further away? Why do you think so? What are the most important points that support your position? Where would you get further information to make a strong argument? 14. Llaneridad. The principal decided to celebrate the day of Llaneridad at Alberto Lleras school. Teachers and students have to attend classes related to Llanos culture and watch Llanos instruments performances. Do you agree or disagree with this celebration? why? 15. Recycling. Your teacher likes to recycle paper sheets because it helps the planet. You are able to save 17 trees. Also, when students recycle in the school; they get a good grade in their homework every single term. Do you agree to recycle for getting a good grade? Or Do you agree getting good grades without recycling? Why? 16. Ocarros Zoo. Zoos around world focus on conservation work, education and tourism roles. Los Ocarros zoo in Villavicencio highlights the exhibition of all kind of animals from around the region for tourist attraction; However they do not receive enough funding to run away a zoo and many of the animals die because lack of care. Do you think is right to encage animals when they have a high chance to die in captivity or they just should remain in the jungle.

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