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
Aviso del ayuntamiento: elecciones y voto por correo
Fill in the gaps: votaron, votar, elige, parlamento, voto, gobierno, partidos políticos
(City council notice: elections and voting by mail)
El Ayuntamiento informa: el domingo hay elecciones locales. Ese día se el nuevo municipal. Los ciudadanos pueden en su colegio electoral con su documento de identidad. Si no puedes ir, puedes solicitar el por correo en Correos hasta unos días antes. El ayuntamiento recomienda consultar la lista de mesas y los horarios en la web municipal.
En las anteriores elecciones, muchas personas por correo porque trabajaban fuera o viajaban. Los resultados se publican esa noche. Después, el municipal elige al alcalde entre los con más apoyo.The City Council announces: there are local elections on Sunday. That day, the new municipal government will be elected. Citizens can vote at their polling station with their ID. If you can’t go, you can apply to vote by mail at the post office up to a few days beforehand. The city council recommends checking the list of polling stations and the opening hours on the municipal website.
In the previous elections, many people voted by mail because they were working away from home or traveling. The results are published that night. Afterwards, the municipal council elects the mayor from among the political parties with the most support.
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¿Qué opciones ofrece el ayuntamiento si no puedes ir al colegio electoral y qué información recomienda consultar antes del día de las elecciones?
(What options does the city council offer if you can’t go to the polling station, and what information does it recommend checking before election day?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(The person is going to take part in an election in Spain for the first time.) |
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(At their job hardly anyone comments on political topics.) |
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(Today they have already read the parties' platforms and already know where they have to vote.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. En las últimas elecciones, los ciudadanos ___ un nuevo parlamento.
(In the most recent elections, citizens ___ a new parliament.)2. Cuando vivía en Madrid, yo ___ siempre en mi barrio.
(When I lived in Madrid, I ___ always in my neighborhood.)3. En 2019, el partido político ___ a su candidato a presidente.
(In 2019, the political party ___ its candidate for president.)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:
En mi país, el gobierno… / Normalmente voto / no voto porque… / Creo que el presidente / el primer ministro…
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En España, ¿has votado alguna vez o te gustaría votar? Explica brevemente por qué.
In Spain, have you ever voted or would you like to vote? Explain briefly why.
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En tu país o en España, ¿qué hace el gobierno y qué hace el parlamento? Di una cosa de cada uno.
In your country or in Spain, what does the government do and what does parliament do? Say one thing about each.
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Asunto: Permiso para votar el martes
Hola, Marta:
El martes hay elecciones en la ciudad. Si quieres votar, puedes salir de la oficina 1 hora y luego volver. Dime a qué hora vas y si vas a votar en tu barrio o por correo. La semana pasada pediste un cambio de turno, así que necesito organizar el equipo.
Gracias,
Laura Gómez
Responsable de equipo
Subject: Time off to vote on Tuesday
Hi, Marta:
There are elections in the city on Tuesday. If you want to vote, you can leave the office for 1 hour and then come back. Tell me what time you’re going and whether you’ll vote in your neighborhood or by mail. Last week you asked for a shift change, so I need to organize the team.
Thanks,
Laura Gómez
Team lead
Useful phrases:
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Quería avisarte de que…
(I wanted to let you know that…)
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Puedo salir a las… y volver a las…
(I can leave at… and come back at…)
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La última vez voté…, pero esta vez…
(Last time I voted… but this time…)
Gracias por el aviso. El martes puedo salir a las 12:30 y volver a las 13:30. Voy a votar en mi barrio (en el colegio de la calle Mayor), no por correo.
La semana pasada cambié el turno, por eso hoy dejaré el informe preparado antes de salir. Si necesitas que esté conectada más tarde, dímelo.
Un saludo,
Marta
Hi, Laura:
Thanks for the heads-up. On Tuesday I can leave at 12:30 and come back at 13:30. I’m going to vote in my neighborhood (at the school on Calle Mayor), not by mail.
Last week I changed shifts, so today I’ll have the report ready before I leave. If you need me to be online later, let me know.
Best regards,
Marta