B1.10 - Dating - Exercises
Get your bookExercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match each word with its definition.
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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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Boletín del ayuntamiento: actividades para conocer gente
El Servicio de Juventud y Cultura recuerda que las actividades municipales (club de lectura, senderismo y cinefórum) son una forma sencilla de ampliar tu círculo social. En el último trimestre se apuntaron muchas personas nuevas, el ambiente fue más abierto y algunos grupos siguieron reuniéndose fuera del programa.
Desde la organización recomiendan ir sin expectativas y hablar con naturalidad: a veces se empieza una relación de amistad y, otras veces, surge una . Si no hay , es mejor poco a poco. También aconsejan respetar los límites: si alguien o no bien, lo más sano es el plan con educación.The Youth and Culture Service reminds you that municipal activities (book club, hiking and film forum) are an easy way to expand your social circle. In the last quarter many new people signed up, so the atmosphere was more open and some groups kept meeting outside the program.
The organizers recommend going without expectations and speaking naturally: sometimes a friendship starts and, other times, a date comes up. If there isn’t any trust, it’s better to keep in touch little by little. They also advise respecting boundaries: if you don’t like someone or you don’t get along well, the healthiest thing is to end the plan politely.
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¿Qué aconseja el texto sobre cómo actuar cuando conoces gente nueva en las actividades municipales y qué harías tú si te invitan a una cita pero no te sientes con confianza?
(What does the text advise about how to act when you meet new people in municipal activities and what would you do if they invite you on a date but you don’t feel comfortable/trusting enough?)
Exercise 3:
Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The speaker prefers to meet first to have something to drink and talk before going to the quiet place.) |
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(She wants to start a relationship soon because her last relationship ended a long time ago.) |
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(A childhood friend encouraged her not to close herself off and to stay in touch.) |
Exercise 4: Verb conjugations
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. No se llevaban bien, así que al final ___ la relación.
(They didn’t get along, so in the end they ___ the relationship.)2. Hubo tanta confianza en la primera cita que ___ hablando de su pasado sentimental.
(There was so much trust on the first date that they ___ talking about their romantic past.)3. Discutieron por un malentendido y, entonces, ___ con él esa misma noche.
(They argued because of a misunderstanding and, then, ___ with him that same night.)
Exercise 5:
Dialogue comprehension
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Quedar para una primera cita
Álvaro (consultor): Show Oye, Marta, ¿tú crees que le caigo bien a Lucía? Llevamos semanas hablando y me apetece invitarla a salir.
(Hey, Marta, do you think Lucía likes me? We’ve been talking for weeks and I feel like asking her out.)
Marta (colega): Show Yo diría que sí; os lleváis bien y hay confianza. Si te interesa empezar una relación, proponle algo sencillo, por ejemplo, tomar algo el viernes.
(I’d say yes; you get along well and there’s trust. If you’re interested in starting a relationship, suggest something simple, for example, going for a drink on Friday.)
Álvaro (consultor): Show Me preocupa mezclarlo con la relación de trabajo, ya sabes… y que luego sea incómodo si no somos compatibles.
(I’m worried about mixing it with the work relationship, you know… and that it’ll be awkward later if we aren’t compatible.)
Marta (colega): Show Mientras seas claro y respetuoso, no pasa nada. Si te dice que no, podéis seguir como colegas; y si acepta, estupendo: una cita no obliga a tener novio.
(As long as you’re clear and respectful, it’s fine. If she says no, you can keep on as colleagues; and if she agrees, great: a date doesn’t mean you have to have a boyfriend.)
Álvaro (consultor): Show Vale, esta tarde se lo digo: “¿Te apetece quedar el viernes?” Si acepta, la abrazo al despedirnos y sin presiones.
(Okay, I’ll tell her this afternoon: “Do you feel like meeting up on Friday?” If she says yes, I’ll hug her when we say goodbye and no pressure.)
Open questions:
1. ¿Qué dudas tiene Álvaro antes de invitarla a salir y qué consejo le da Marta?
What doubts does Álvaro have before asking her out, and what advice does Marta give him?
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond
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Useful expressions:
Entonces le invitaría a salir y quedaríamos para... / Así que intento mantenerme en contacto y apoyar a la otra persona. / Tal es la confianza que nos llevamos bien.
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Piensa en una cita sencilla en tu ciudad: ¿a quién invitarías y qué plan propondrías?
Think of a simple date in your city: who would you invite and what plan would you suggest?
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¿Qué consejo darías para mantener una relación sana y por qué?
What advice would you give to maintain a healthy relationship and why?
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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, Laura 😊 Soy Dani, del cole. ¡Cuánto tiempo!
Oye, este viernes he quedado para cenar con mi colega Marta y su pareja. Pensé en ti porque hace años que no nos vemos y me caes genial. ¿Te apetece venir?
Podemos reservar en un sitio del centro sobre las 20:30. Si estás saliendo con alguien, tráelo/tráela; si no, da igual, es un plan tranquilo para ponernos al día. Avísame hoy, así lo dejo cerrado.
Hi, Laura 😊 I’m Dani, from school. Long time no see!
Hey, this Friday I’m meeting up for dinner with my friend Marta and her partner. I thought of you because we haven’t seen each other in years and I really like you. Do you feel like coming?
We can book a place downtown around 8:30 pm. If you’re seeing someone, bring him/her; if not, it doesn’t matter, it’s a relaxed plan to catch up. Let me know today, so I can get it finalized.
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Me apetece, así que cuenta conmigo.
(I feel like it, so count me in.)
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Estoy saliendo con alguien desde hace poco, o sea que vendré con él/ella.
(I’ve been seeing someone for a little while, so I’ll come with him/her.)
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Este viernes lo tengo complicado, entonces ¿podemos quedar otro día?
(This Friday is tough for me, so can we meet another day?)
Hi, Dani! What a nice surprise to hear from you. I’d really love to, so count me in this Friday. 8:30 pm downtown works for me. I’ve been seeing someone for a little while, so I’ll go with him if that’s okay with you all; if he can’t make it in the end, I’ll go alone, no problem. Which restaurant do you want to book? If you tell me the name, we’ll meet there directly. I’m looking forward to catching up!
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