Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Oficina de Turismo: Escapadas a las Islas Baleares
Fill in the gaps: viaje, billete, guía, agencia, excursiones, destino
(Tourist Office: Getaways to the Balearic Islands)
La Oficina de Turismo recomienda las Islas Baleares para un corto o largo. Mallorca es ideal para hacer rutas y visitar pueblos; Menorca, para descansar en calas tranquilas; Ibiza combina playa y cultura. En verano hay con turístico desde el puerto y desde Palma.
Para llegar, muchos turistas compran el de avión por Internet, pero también se puede reservar un billete de tren hasta Valencia y seguir en ferry. Para más información, la de viajes ofrece mapas y consejos para elegir el según tus planes y tu presupuesto.The Tourist Office recommends the Balearic Islands for either a short or a long trip. Mallorca is ideal for hiking and visiting villages; Menorca, for relaxing in quiet coves; Ibiza combines beaches and culture. In summer, there are guided tours from the port and from Palma.
To get there, many tourists buy their plane ticket online, but you can also book a train ticket to Valencia and then continue by ferry. For more information, the travel agency offers maps and advice to help you choose a destination based on your plans and your budget.
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¿Qué opciones de transporte menciona el texto para llegar a las Baleares y qué actividades propone en cada isla?
(What transport options does the text mention for getting to the Balearic Islands, and what activities does it suggest on each island?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(She is going to travel later, in September, and she already has the plane ticket.) |
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(She has decided to go by train because she doesn't like flying.) |
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(She wants to do many activities every day during the vacation.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. ___ en la oficina de turismo que queremos ir a la playa en autobús para ahorrar dinero.
(___ the tourist office that we want to go to the beach by bus to save money.)2. Este fin de semana ___ una excursión por la isla y un vuelo de vuelta para el domingo.
(This weekend ___ an excursion around the island and a return flight for Sunday.)3. Para el viaje largo, ___ los billetes y el pasaporte antes de ir a la agencia de viajes.
(For the long trip, ___ the tickets and the passport before going to the travel agency.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Answer the questions using the vocabulary from this chapter.
Useful expressions:
Voy a ir a... para... / Compro el billete por Internet y reservo el viaje para el fin de semana. / Prefiero... porque...
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Vas a organizar unas vacaciones en España: ¿adónde vas y cómo vas a llegar, en avión o en tren?
You are going to organize a vacation in Spain: where are you going and how are you going to get there, by plane or by train?
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En las vacaciones, ¿qué prefieres hacer: relajarte en la playa o hacer una excursión? Explica por qué.
On vacation, what do you prefer to do: relax on the beach or go on an excursion? Explain why.
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Hola, ¿qué tal? Soy Laura.
Estoy mirando planes para julio. ¿Tú ya tienes vacaciones? Yo quiero un viaje corto, 4 o 5 días, y estar relajada.
Podemos ir a una isla (Mallorca o Menorca) o a la playa cerca de Valencia. ¿Prefieres ir en tren o en vuelo? He visto billetes por Internet, pero no sé qué fechas te van bien.
¿Te apetece hacer alguna excursión o solo descansar?
Hi, how are you? It’s Laura.
I’m looking at plans for July. Do you already have vacation time? I want a short trip—4 or 5 days—and to relax.
We could go to an island (Mallorca or Menorca) or to the beach near Valencia. Would you rather go by train or plane? I’ve seen tickets online, but I don’t know which dates work for you.
Do you feel like going on an excursion, or just resting?
Useful phrases:
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En julio puedo / no puedo porque...
(In July I can / can’t because...)
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Prefiero ir en tren / en vuelo porque...
(I’d rather go by train / by plane because...)
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Podemos ir a... para...
(We can go to... to...)
Hi Laura, that sounds great! Yes, I have vacation in July. The 15th to the 19th works for me. I’d rather go by train because it’s more comfortable. We can go to Valencia to spend time at the beach and relax, and take an excursion one day to the city center. If you’d prefer an island, Menorca seems quieter to me. Which option do you like better?