GRADO 8: PASADO CONTINUO INDIGENOUS TRIBES IN COLOMBIA READING ACT

 READING EXERCISE

1. Lee el texto y escribe en tu cuaderno 6 oraciones que usen pasado progresivo en ingles. Intenta sacar oraciones de diferentes partes del texto.

                                                        INDIGENOUS LIFE IN COLOMBIA 

In the past, three of the most famous indigenous groups in Colombia were the Muisca, the Wayuu, and the Embera. Each group had its own way of living, working, and interacting with others. 

The Muisca people were living in the central highlands near Bogotá. They were farming maize, potatoes, and quinoa to survive. Men were fishing in rivers, while women were making clothes from cotton. The Muisca were also trading salt and gold with other communities. 

In the north, the Wayuu people were living in the desert of La Guajira. They were taking care of goats and using them for food and trade. Women were weaving colorful bags called mochilas, and men were fishing in the Caribbean Sea. They were exchanging their products with people from Venezuela and other Colombian regions.

In the west, the Embera people were living along rivers in the rainforest. They were hunting animals and fishing to get food. Women were making baskets from palm leaves, while men were building wooden canoes. The Embera were also sharing stories and songs around the fire at night. 

All these groups were keeping their traditions alive while they were working hard to survive and connect with other communities.

2. Completa las siguientes oraciones, relacionadas con el texto usando pasado progresivo 

1. The Muisca people __________ (farm) maize, potatoes, and quinoa to survive.

 2. Women in the Muisca group __________ (make) clothes from cotton. 

3. The Wayuu women __________ (weave) colorful bags called mochilas. 

4. The Embera men __________ (build) wooden canoes in the rainforest. 

5. All the groups __________ (keep) their traditions alive while working hard.

3. En base al texto responde usando pasado progresivo las siguientes preguntas

1. What were the Muisca people growing for food? 

2. Who was making clothes from cotton in the Muisca group? 

3. What were the Wayuu women making in La Guajira? 

4. Where were the Embera men making boats? 

5. How were the groups keeping their traditions?