Exercise 1: Text
Instruction: 1. Read the text in pairs. 2. Memorize the phrases by covering the translation.
Un cuento corto sobre Pedro que celebra su aniversario de bodas y recuerda logros y desafíos.
A short story about Pedro who celebrates his wedding anniversary and remembers achievements and challenges.
Pedro celebra su aniversario de boda con una cena sencilla en casa. | (Pedro celebrates his wedding anniversary with a simple dinner at home.) |
Recuerda los momentos difíciles que él y Carmen, su esposa, han superado juntos. | (He remembers the difficult moments that he and Carmen, his wife, have overcome together.) |
El nacimiento de su hija este mes ha sido un momento único y muy especial que los ha hecho muy felices. | (The birth of his daughter this month has been a unique and very special moment that has made them very happy.) |
Antes, Pedro tuvo su despedida de soltero, que fue una experiencia divertida y un poco diferente. | (Before, Pedro had his bachelor party, which was a fun and somewhat different experience.) |
Durante años, ha querido tener estabilidad en su trabajo y ahora tiene un sueldo muy bueno. | (For years, he has wanted to have stability in his job and now he has a very good salary.) |
Su vida a veces es complicada, pero siempre aprovecha cada oportunidad para mejorar su calidad de vida. | (His life is sometimes complicated, but he always takes every opportunity to improve his quality of life.) |
Pedro piensa en cada cambio sencillo relacionado con sus metas y sueños. | (Pedro thinks about every simple change related to his goals and dreams.) |
Siempre se ilusiona con la idea de jubilarse tranquilo y disfrutar de todo lo que ha conseguido. | (He is always excited about the idea of retiring peacefully and enjoying everything he has achieved.) |
Hoy mira atrás y se siente feliz porque ha aprovechado bien su tiempo. | (Today he looks back and feels happy because he has made good use of his time.) |
Ha sido un camino difícil, pero lleno de momentos muy especiales. | (It has been a difficult path, but full of very special moments.) |
Exercise 2: Questions about the text
Instruction: Read the text above and choose the correct answer.
1. ¿Cómo celebra Pedro su aniversario de bodas?
(How does Pedro celebrate his wedding anniversary?)2. ¿Cuál ha sido un momento único y especial para Pedro y Carmen recientemente?
(What has been a unique and special moment for Pedro and Carmen recently?)3. ¿Qué meta laboral ha logrado Pedro después de años de esfuerzo?
(What work goal has Pedro achieved after years of effort?)4. ¿Cuál es la ilusión que Pedro tiene para su futuro?
(What is the hope that Pedro has for his future?)Exercise 3: Open conversation questions
Instruction: Discuss the following questions with your teacher using the vocabulary from this lesson, and write down your answers.
- ¿Qué desafíos personales ha superado Pedro junto a su esposa y cómo crees que eso ha influido en su relación?
- ¿Por qué el nacimiento de su hija es un momento único para Pedro y Carmen? ¿Puedes contar un momento especial en tu vida?
- ¿Cómo describirías la importancia de la estabilidad laboral para Pedro y para ti?
- ¿Qué significa para ti aprovechar las oportunidades en momentos difíciles, como hace Pedro?
What personal challenges has Pedro overcome together with his wife and how do you think that has influenced their relationship?
Why is the birth of their daughter a unique moment for Pedro and Carmen? Can you share a special moment in your life?
How would you describe the importance of job stability for Pedro and for you?
What does it mean to you to seize opportunities in difficult times, like Pedro does?