Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
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Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
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Fin de semana en una casa rural (Toledo)
La Quintería de Mora es una casa rural en la provincia de Toledo. Está en medio del y ofrece estancias de fin de semana. En la finca hay rutas cortas al y zonas con para descansar. Si quieres, puedes visitar una cercana y ver cómo trabaja el .
En la visita a la granja suele haber animales como la vaca, la cabra y el cerdo. Por la mañana el personal a los animales y explica cómo se les cuida. Para ir, necesitas llevar calzado cómodo y agua . En verano también recomiendan un repelente para la .La Quintería de Mora is a rural guesthouse in the province of Toledo. It is out in the countryside and offers weekend stays. On the property there are short outdoor trails and grassy areas where you can relax. If you like, you can visit a nearby farm and see how the farmer works.
On the farm visit there are usually animals such as cows, goats, and pigs. In the morning, the staff feed the animals and explain how they are cared for. To go, you need to bring comfortable shoes and water with you. In summer, they also recommend insect repellent for flies.
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¿Qué actividades ofrece la casa rural y qué consejos prácticos da para la visita a la granja?
(What activities does the rural guesthouse offer, and what practical advice does it give for visiting the farm?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The visit is on Sunday and it is at a farm in a big city.) |
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(During the visit, a person from the countryside explains how to feed the animals.) |
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(The speaker loves it when there are lots of flies when she is outside.) |
Exercise 4: Verb conjugations
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Este fin de semana ___ contigo al campo para visitar una granja.
(This weekend I’ll ___ with you to the countryside to visit a farm.)2. Cuando vivía en el pueblo, ___ la granja y daba de comer a las cabras.
(When I lived in the village, I ___ the farm and fed the goats.)3. El agricultor dice que mañana ___ conmigo a ver las vacas y los corderos.
(The farmer says that tomorrow he’ll ___ with me to see the cows and the lambs.)Exercise 5: Dialogue comprehension
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Plan de fin de semana rural
Clara (compañera de trabajo): Show Oye, Mario, si quieres ver campo de verdad, el sábado podríamos ir a la Sierra de Gredos.
(Hey, Mario, if you want to see the real countryside, we could go to the Sierra de Gredos on Saturday.)
Mario (tú): Show Me apetece mucho. ¿Hay algún pueblo bonito y una granja para visitar por allí?
(I’d love to. Is there a pretty village and a farm to visit around there?)
Clara (compañera de trabajo): Show Sí, cerca de Candeleda hay una granja pequeña. El agricultor deja ver cómo alimenta a las cabras y a las vacas, y a veces hay corderos.
(Yes, there’s a small farm near Candeleda. The farmer lets you watch him feed the goats and the cows, and sometimes there are lambs.)
Mario (tú): Show Perfecto. Quiero estar al aire libre y ver la naturaleza, no solo caminar por el pueblo.
(Perfect. I want to be outdoors and see nature, not just walk around the village.)
Clara (compañera de trabajo): Show Además hay caminos con hierba y se ven caballos. Eso sí, lleva algo contra las moscas, que en el campo molestan.
(There are also grassy paths, and you can see horses. Just bring something for the flies—they’re a nuisance in the countryside.)
Mario (tú): Show Vale, reservo el coche hoy. ¿A qué hora salimos el sábado?
(OK, I’ll book the car today. What time are we leaving on Saturday?)
Open questions:
1. ¿A qué región propone ir Clara y por qué?
Which region does Clara suggest going to, and why?
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond
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Useful expressions:
A mí me gusta… / A mí no me gusta… / Voy al campo contigo para… / En la granja vi… y también…
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Vas a pasar el fin de semana en un pueblo cerca del campo - ¿qué te apetece hacer al aire libre y por qué?
You are going to spend the weekend in a village near the countryside - what do you feel like doing outdoors and why?
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Has visitado una granja con un amigo - ¿qué animales viste y qué hiciste allí?
You visited a farm with a friend - what animals did you see and what did you do there?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
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Hola, Ana. Soy Laura 😊
Este sábado quiero ir al campo, cerca de Segovia. He visto una granja que se puede visitar y hay animales: vacas, caballos, cabras y corderos. Podemos estar al aire libre y dar de comer a algunos animales.
¿Te apetece venir conmigo? Yo puedo ir en coche. Salimos a las 10:00.
Hi, Ana. It’s Laura 😊
This Saturday I want to go to the countryside, near Segovia. I’ve found a farm you can visit, and there are animals: cows, horses, goats, and lambs. We can be outdoors and feed some of the animals.
Do you feel like coming with me? I can drive. We’ll leave at 10:00.
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¿Te viene bien ir conmigo el sábado por la mañana?
(Does Saturday morning work for you to come with me?)
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¿Sabes si hay que reservar o cuánto cuesta la entrada?
(Do you know if we need to book ahead or how much the ticket costs?)
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Yo llevo agua y algo para comer, pero necesito saber si hay que llevar comida para los animales.
(I’ll bring water and something to eat, but I need to know if we have to bring food for the animals.)
Hi, Laura. Yes, I’d love to go with you this Saturday. Thanks for inviting me. Do you know how much the ticket costs and whether we need to book in advance? Also, let me know if we need to bring food for the animals or if they provide it there. I’d like to see the goats and the lambs. I’ll bring water and a sandwich. See you at 10:00—perfect.
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