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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Consejos rápidos de higiene en el gimnasio
En el vestuario del gimnasio recuerda: de entrenar, lleva una toalla limpia y usa chanclas. de la clase dúchate y lávate bien las manos. Si tienes la piel sensible o a algún producto, elige un suave y prueba una hidratante sin perfume.
En la tienda del gimnasio hay un pequeño estante con básicos: , , y pasta de dientes. Si olvidaste algo, pregunta en la caja. Cuando compres, puedes pedir un desodorante sin alcohol o un champú para uso diario.In the gym locker room, remember: before you work out, bring a clean towel and wear flip-flops. After your class, take a shower and wash your hands thoroughly. If you have sensitive skin or an allergy to any product, choose a gentle shower gel and try a fragrance-free moisturizing cream.
In the gym shop, there’s a small shelf with essentials: shampoo, deodorant, soap, and toothpaste. If you forgot something, ask at the checkout. When you buy something, you can ask for an alcohol-free deodorant or a shampoo for daily use.
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¿Qué productos se recomiendan si tienes la piel sensible y qué puedes pedir en la tienda si olvidas algo?
(What products are recommended if you have sensitive skin, and what can you ask for in the shop if you forget something?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(She is going to buy hygiene products because she is missing some at home.) |
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(She prefers a perfume-free deodorant because she has an allergy.) |
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(She brushes her teeth only in the morning before going to work.) |
Exercise 4: Verb conjugations
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Antes de salir de casa, me ___ y me ponía desodorante.
(Before leaving the house, I ___ and put on deodorant.)2. Cuando iba al gimnasio, me ___ el pelo con champú todos los días.
(When I went to the gym, I ___ my hair with shampoo every day.)3. Antes ___ colonia, pero ahora prefiero el desodorante.
(I ___ cologne, but now I prefer deodorant.)Exercise 5: Dialogue comprehension
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Comprar productos en la farmacia
Farmacéutica: Show Hola, buenos días. ¿En qué puedo ayudarte?
(Hello, good morning. How can I help you?)
Cliente: Show Buenos días. Busco un gel de ducha y un champú suave, porque tengo alergia a algunos perfumes.
(Good morning. I’m looking for a shower gel and a mild shampoo, because I’m allergic to some fragrances.)
Farmacéutica: Show De acuerdo. ¿Quieres también un desodorante sin perfume o una crema para la piel?
(All right. Would you also like a fragrance-free deodorant or a skin cream?)
Cliente: Show Sí, un desodorante sin perfume, por favor, y una pasta de dientes para encías sensibles.
(Yes, a fragrance-free deodorant, please, and a toothpaste for sensitive gums.)
Farmacéutica: Show Perfecto. ¿Te hace falta también un cepillo de dientes? Tenemos uno de cerdas suaves.
(Perfect. Do you also need a toothbrush? We have one with soft bristles.)
Cliente: Show Sí, me llevo el cepillo suave. Muchas gracias.
(Yes, I’ll take the soft-bristled toothbrush. Thank you very much.)
Open questions:
1. ¿Qué productos compra el cliente y para qué los necesita?
What products does the customer buy, and what does he need them for?
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond
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Useful expressions:
Antes de salir de casa, siempre... / Después de ducharme, me... / Cuando voy a la tienda, pido...
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Describe tu rutina de higiene por la mañana: ¿qué haces antes de salir de casa y qué haces después de ducharte?
Describe your hygiene routine in the morning: what do you do before leaving home and what do you do after showering?
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Estás en una tienda y necesitas comprar productos de higiene: ¿qué pides y para qué los quieres (por ejemplo, para el pelo o para los dientes)?
You are in a store and need to buy hygiene products: what do you ask for and what do you want them for (for example, for your hair or for your teeth)?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
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Laura: Hola, estoy en la farmacia. ¿Necesitas algo?
Veo champú, gel de ducha, desodorante, pasta de dientes y crema. También hay uno para piel sensible.
Dime qué quieres y, si tienes alergia a algo, para no comprarlo.
Laura: Hi, I’m at the pharmacy. Do you need anything?
I see shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, toothpaste, and cream. There’s also one for sensitive skin.
Tell me what you want, and if you’re allergic to anything, so I don’t buy it.
Useful phrases:
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¿Puedes comprarme… por favor?
(Could you buy me… please?)
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Antes de salir uso…, y después de… me…
(Before I go out, I use…, and after…, I…)
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Cuando tengo…, necesito…
(When I have…, I need…)
Hi, thanks. Could you buy me toothpaste and a deodorant, please? I also need mild shampoo because I’m allergic to certain fragrances. A sensitive-skin one would be best. Before I go out, I put on deodorant, and after dinner I brush my teeth. When my skin is dry, I use cream. How much does the mild shampoo cost?
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