UNIVERSIDAD MARIANO GALVEZ DE GUATEMALA
ESCUELA DE IDIOMAS
INGLES TECNICO 3
TE 3 – Activities week3 – 100 points
WENDY MARISOL SANTOS URIAS
CARNÉ: 9900-20-364
GUATEMALA, 04 DE SEPTIEMBRE 2025
A. Typical funerals in Guatemala – 10 points
In Guatemala, typical funerals are usually community-centered and deeply rooted in
cultural traditions. Families gather to mourn together, often accompanied by music,
prayers, and candles. It is common to see neighbors and extended relatives supporting the
grieving family by providing food and company. The coffin is often placed at home before
being taken to the church and later to the cemetery, where people walk in a procession.
These funerals reflect the importance of family, faith, and solidarity in Guatemalan culture.
B. Terminally ill children – 10 points
One remarkable institution that supports terminally ill children is the St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital in the United States. It provides free treatment for children with lifethreatening diseases, including cancer, while also conducting groundbreaking research.
Families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food, allowing them to focus
entirely on their child’s recovery. This model of compassion and support has inspired many
similar initiatives worldwide.
C. Delivering bad news – 10 points
From the video '3 tips to delivering bad news,' the best tip is to be clear and compassionate
at the same time. It is important to provide the information directly without creating
confusion, but also to show empathy. Using simple language, maintaining eye contact, and
giving the person time to process the information can make the situation less painful and
help them feel supported.
D. Expressing possibility – 20 points
A fever may indicate an infection.
Diarrhea might be caused by contaminated food.
A rash could be a sign of an allergic reaction.
Sleeplessness may be related to stress.
A stomachache could be due to indigestion.
Crying in a baby might indicate hunger.
Extreme tiredness could be caused by anemia.
Painful fingers may suggest arthritis.
E. Creative writing – The body after death: A future scenario – 40 points
In the future, burial practices **may** involve eco-friendly coffins made of biodegradable
materials.
Religious ceremonies **may** adapt to include virtual reality memorial services.
Advanced technology **might** allow the body to be preserved for centuries without decay.
Families **might** choose digital avatars to keep memories of the deceased alive.
Donated organs **could** be grown in laboratories to save more lives after death.
Bodies **could** be transformed into compost to support new plant life.
Some cultures **perhaps** will celebrate death as a transformation rather than an end.
In a futuristic society, people **perhaps** will upload their consciousness into digital spaces
after death.
F. A death certificate – 10 points
DEATH CERTIFICATE
Certificate Number: 2025-1031-SM
GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE DECEASED
Full Name: Jonathan Elias Moon
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: March 14, 1975
Age at Death: 50 years
Nationality: American
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Eliza Margaret Moon
Last Residence: 45 Oak Street, Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
PLACE AND DATE OF DEATH
Date of Death: October 31, 2025
Time of Death: 11:45 p.m.
Place of Death: Ravenwood Historical Library, Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Circumstances: The deceased passed away suddenly while conducting late-night research
on ancient manuscripts.
CAUSE OF DEATH
Immediate Cause: Cardiorespiratory arrest
Underlying Cause: Acute heart failure triggered by a severe panic episode
Contributing Condition: Chronic stress and exposure to emotionally distressing events
FAMILY INFORMATION
Father’s Name: Henry William Moon (deceased)
Mother’s Name: Margaret Hale Moon (living)
Children: Two (Jonathan Jr. Moon and Amelia Rose Moon)
MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that I examined the body of the deceased immediately after death and, to
the best of my medical judgment, the cause of death is accurately stated above.
Attending Physician: Dr. Clara Westbrook, M.D.
Specialty: Internal Medicine – Cardiology
License Number: 457293
Signature: _______________________
CIVIL REGISTRY
This certificate is officially recorded in the Civil Registry of the City of Salem.
Registrar: Oliver H. Blackwell
Title: Official Registrar of Deaths
Date of Registration: November 2, 2025
Signature and Seal: _______________________
ADDITIONAL NOTES
It is noted that the death occurred under unusual circumstances during historical research
inside the city’s oldest library, an event that has drawn public and cultural attention.
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