Wonderful Ecuador

Topic: Wonderful Ecuador

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Activity 1:

Question 1: What are some interesting facts you already know about Ecuador related to history?

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Question 2: What are some interesting facts you already know about Ecuador related to technology?

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Question 3: What are some interesting facts you already know about Ecuador related to science?

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Question 4: What are some interesting facts you already know about Ecuador related to art?

Reading: Ecuador

The official name of our country is the Republic of Ecuador. It is the second smallest country in South America, with 256,370 square kilometers. Due to its position on the equator, our country has incredible biodiversity and wonderful landscapes. The official language is Spanish. Quichua is spoken by many indigenous nationalities.

About ten other native languages are also official in their communities. According to the law, all indigenous languages in Ecuador must be respected and preserved. Ecuador uses the United States Dollar as its currency. The capital city is Quito.

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Avtivity 2: Based on the reading, underline the correct statement:

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• Ecuador is the second largest country in South America.

• About 12 languages are spoken in our country.

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Activity 2: Based on the reading, underline the correct statement:

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• Approximately 24.1% of indigenous people live in the Amazonia.

• We have great biodiversity because we are far from the equator.

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Activity 2: Based on the reading, underline the correct statement:

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• There are about 1.1 million indigenous people in Ecuador.

• Approximately 20% of indigenous people live in the Amazonia.

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3. Answer the question.

What else do you know about different indigenous groups?

I know that each ethnic group in Ecuador has its own traditions and customs, its owm cloting and culture.

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3. Answer the question.

What else do you know about different indigenous groups?