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RECOLETA CEMETERY
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THE WORLD'S BEST CEMETERY
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If you think of cemeteries as depressingly dark, underground
affairs, ...................................................– not least because most of
the graves are built above ground. Come with us and see for
yourselves!
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Located on a hill in the lovely neighbourhood of Recoleta, make sure
you stay close to us because ................................................. . Each
one is unique, constructed in homage to a wide assortment of
architectural styles – you’ll run into everything from Greek temples
to miniature Baroque cathedrals. You could spend hours winding
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through the labyrinthine cemetery, so here are a few of the more
interesting graves (and their stories) that you will see in our tour.
Liliana Crociati de Szaszak
Here’s one for the story-books. As you will learn in our tour, poor
Liliana met a tragic end. Her parents, Italian immigrants to
Argentina, were grief-stricken. Her grave is said to have been
modeled on their daughter’s childhood room and is made entirely out
of wood and glass. ............................................. is the statue
standing outside her tomb, where she is accompanied by her dog!
Calle Cualquiera 123, Cualquier
Lugar, CP: 12345
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Rufina Cambaceres
This is another bone-chilling story. When young Rufina tragically
passed away, no one expected her to come back! But fear not, we
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are almost positive you will not see her wandering around -
..................................................... .Her distraught mother had the
tomb rebuilt in sumptuous Art Nouveau glory, complete with
sculpted flowers. Stay close to your guide for the full story which
would later become an urban legend, as chilling as any Edgar Allan
Poe tale.
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Domingo Faustino Sarmiento
This grave is easily recognized, because it’s a miniature obelisk
with a big condor on top. .................................................................. ,
a leader credited with organizing the educational system while
criticized for his Euro-centric policies, Sarmiento designed the
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grave himself before he passed away in 1888 at the age of 77.
Eva “Evita” Perón
The final resting place of the nation’s iconic first lady , idolized by
the public until her death in 1952 at the age of 33, is actually not
that remarkable – a rather dull, bronze affair, really –
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........................................................... You will find out how long it
took for her body to finally arrive at the cemetery. Spoiler alert:
too long!
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this peculiar and fascinating Pillar, 123, Cualquier
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Some sentences have been removed from the article. Read it
carefully and put each sentence in the correct place. Careful!
There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
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a. Not only are its residents some of the most famous figures in Argentine history
b. The country’s seventh president
c. It's said to be the most haunted place in Argentina.
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d. at least not in the day time
e. Buenos Aires’ Recoleta Cemetery will turn that on its head
f. But perhaps the most curious detail
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g. We wouldn't want you to get lost.
h. but it’s still a must-see
i. the place contains no less than 6,400 graves
Remember: a cemetery, is a
Discuss: place of respect and
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remembrance. Being mindful of
Which tombs would you recommend to someone those who are buried there
who enjoys scary stories?
honors their legacy and
contributes to the historical and
Which tombs would you recommend to someone
who is interested in Argentine history? cultural significance of
the site.
Do you know any other famous person buried
there?
Is there any other tomb you would like to visit?
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Cemeteries Around the World
Tourists all around the world like to visit cemeteries for their unique history.
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You will watch a video about the weirdest cemeteries in the world. Listen
carefully and identify which cemetery corresponds to each description.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl24zfYV248
a. Chiesa dei Morti b. Wall of Death
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c. Neptune Memorial Reef
d. Greyfriars Kirkyard
e. The Ce'merry'tery f. Pere Lachaise
Which cemetery...?
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1. is the resting home of famous people?
2. is in the UK?
3. is part of an unsolved mystery regarding its occupants?
4. has got hanging coffins?
5. is in Europe?
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6. has got a waiting list to be buried there?
7. is underwater?
8. is part of a legend?
9. is supposed to be haunted?
you know?
10. has a cheerful outlook on death? Did
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Idioms with death
English-speaking natives use idioms (set phrases) to express themselves more
naturally.
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Can you match the idioms with their meanings?
A. Informal way of saying someone die
B. You do something unwise that will
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1. Cheat death result in your own failure or downfall in
2. Dead in the water
the future.
C. You achieve two things with one
3. Dead to the world
action.
4. Dig one's own grave D. It's extremely important and it could
5. Kick the bucket involve someone's survival.
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6. Kill two birds with one stone E. It has no chance of succeeding or of
7. A matter of life and death
making any progress.
F. You are sound asleep.
G. They narrowly avoid a major problem
or accident.
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Read the dialogues below. Complete them using some of the idioms from
the previous exercise.
a: Lucy was so lucky! She was almost hit by that bus!
b: I know! I'ts like she
a: Sorry I didn't answer the phone. I was
b: That's okay. I knew you had a late night.
a: I told you it wasn't a good idea to cheat in the exam.
b: Yeah, I really . Now I have to talk to the
principal!
On to you:Try to write your own dialogues using other idioms. Be creative!
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Haunted Places
You and your friends are planning to visit haunted places in Buenos Aires for fun.
Look at the different places you can visit and their descriptions. Talk for about
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three minutes about what would be fun to do in each place. Then decide which
would be the best idea for everyone.
Recoleta Cemetery: a cemetery with
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lots of history and urban legends
Chacarita Cemetery: the origin
of the famour Ghost Taxi
Driver story
Haunted Places in
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Buenos Aires
River Plate Stadium: after the
The A Subway line: the missing subway tragedy of the 12th gate during a
station between Pasco and Alberdi is said to football match, the workers from
be haunted by the ghosts of two workers the stadium swear there are ghosts
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who passed away during its construction. making apparitions.
Useful Vocabulary
Apparition: the appearance of a ghost
or spirit.
Urban legend: a story circulated as
true.
Haunted:Calle Cualquiera
a place 123, Cualquier
where ghosts often
Lugar, CP: 12345
appear.
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Writing
In your English class, you have been discussing urban legends and stories.
Your teacher has asked you to write a short story that begins with the
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following phrase: "I couldn't believe I was lost inside the Recoleta Cemetery."
Write between 150 and 180 words. Remember to:
Divide your story into three paragraphs.
Use linkers and connectors.
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Use past tenses: past simple, past continuous, past perfect.
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