English materials for
​Secondary school in México

Second Grade

Unit 1

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Distracted driving
God saved my daughter from a terrible car accident. I was distracted texting and looked away from the road for “one quick second”.  The car rolled three times before landing on its roof. I was shocked and ashamed at the same time. Fortunately, she survived with just scrapes and bruises. I learned a life lesson that day.
Break up
I’m worried about my best friend Jennifer. Yesterday, she was devastated. She was with a guy for almost five years, they had a lovely relationship and they had planned their life together.  But he suddenly broke up with her. I don’t know what happened. Now she blames herself for the breakup because she feels like she isn’t the perfect girl anymore.
Flood
My grandparents were at home when the water came. It was 4 o’clock in the morning and it was raining heavily. By the time they were out of the house, the water was up to their chest. They were really scared. They managed to get to a tall tree they climbed. They were tired but they had to stay awake. When the water went down they asked for help. I’m very glad they’re alive. 
Trash on the streets
Can you believe that there is a rat infestation in the local market? Last weekend, my little sister saw a dozen of them on the sidewalk along the market. She got scared and ran away. There is a foul smell coming from a bunch of garbage behind the market. This is a big problem for the neighborhood. The rats carry and spread many diseases.
INSTRUCTIONS
Listen to the audio and number pictures in the order you hear them. Then, then listen again and write the people who is/are involved and how they feel in each case.
​ANSWERS
  1. I’m worried about my classmate, because he has no friends.
  2. As Carrie wanted to help people with anorexia, she took part as a volunteer in an eating disorders program. 
  3. The animal migration happens because of the climate change.
  4. Many people are worried about reporting domestic violence to the police because they are afraid of the person they are reporting.
  5. As she was distracted by her phone, she had a car accident.
  6. Since he got a bad grade, he studied hard.
  7. A common reason that a kid is a bully is because he lacks attention from a parent at home.
INSTRUCTIONS
Listen to the audio and complete the sentences.
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking to people in your vehicle, texting on your phone, eating or anything that takes your attention away from driving.
 
Do you know that 1.5 million car crashes due to cell phone use? More than 30,000 people die in automobile crashes in the U.S. every year. Distraction was a key factor in 53% of crashes involving drivers between 16 to19 year-olds. 94% of teenagers understand the consequences of texting and driving, but 35% of them admitted that they do it anyway.
 
These accidents lead to severe injuries, like fractures, dislocations, lacerations, burns or permanent loss of use of a body part.
INSTRUCTIONS
Listen to the audio and answer the following questions.
  1. What is the problem that the PSA wants us to be aware of?
  2. Who is the target audience?
  3. What is the message for the public?
  4. What sound effect was used in the audio?
ANSWERS
  1. Distracted driving.
  2. Teenagers between 16 to 19 years old.
  3. To inform the consequences of distracted driving.
  4. Car crash sound effect.
We can all play a part in the fight to save lives by ending distracted driving. Here are some good ideas to help you drive more safely:
 
  1. Turn off your phone or put it in “do not disturb” mode.
  2. Avoid calling or texting family members and friends when you know they are driving to avoid distracting them.
  3. If your parents are texting or using their phone, say something and let them know that you are not comfortable with that behavior.
  4. Avoid eating while you are driving.
  5. Focus on the road and the drivers around you.
 
The fight to end distracted driving starts with you. Share these tips to help keep others safe. 
INSTRUCTION
Listen to the audio and tick the tips you hear.​
  1. Do not eat while you are driving. __
  2. Be careful of the oncoming cars.  __
  3. Use your cellphone for emergency situations only. __
  4. Turn your cellphone off. __
  5. Do not text family members if they are driving. __
  6. Do not exceed the speed limit. __
  7. Tell your parents to stop using the phone when they are driving. __
ANSWERS
​Tick: 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7.