2. Grammar
B1.26.1 Grammar
Imperfect tense: uses (II)
Key verb
Suspender (to fail)
3. Exercises
Exercise 1: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Email: You receive an email from your Spanish teacher about the exam you took and the possibility of retaking part of it; reply to explain how it went and what you want to do.
Hola Marta,
Ya he terminado de corregir tu examen del martes. Has aprobado la parte práctica, pero en la parte teórica has tenido algunas dificultades, sobre todo en la redacción. Tu nota final es un 6.
La semana que viene hay otra convocatoria solo para la parte teórica. Si quieres mejorar tu nota, puedes venir el jueves a las 17:00. Si no te presentas, el 6 será tu nota del curso.
Por favor, respóndeme y dime si vas a presentarte o no, y cómo te sentiste en el examen.
Un saludo,
Ana
Hi Marta,
I have finished grading your exam from Tuesday. You passed the practical section, but in the theoretical section you had some difficulties, especially with the writing. Your final grade is a 6.
Next week there is another sitting only for the theoretical part. If you want to improve your grade, you can come on Thursday at 5:00 PM. If you do not attend, the 6 will stand as your course grade.
Please reply and tell me whether you will take it or not, and how you felt during the exam.
Best regards,
Ana
Understand the text:
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¿Qué parte del examen ha aprobado Marta y en cuál ha tenido problemas?
(Which part of the exam did Marta pass and in which part did she have problems?)
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¿Qué opción ofrece la profesora para mejorar la nota y qué debe decidir Marta?
(What option does the teacher offer to improve the grade and what does Marta need to decide?)
Useful phrases:
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Te escribo para contarte que…
(I'm writing to tell you that…)
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Durante el examen me sentí…
(During the exam I felt…)
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Me gustaría presentarme de nuevo porque…
(I'd like to retake it because…)
Gracias por tu correo y por corregir el examen tan rápido. Durante el examen me sentí bastante nerviosa y en la parte teórica me bloqueé un poco. Sabía la gramática, pero olvidé algunas cosas al ver las preguntas.
Me gustaría presentarme de nuevo el jueves para intentar mejorar mi nota, sobre todo en la redacción. Estos días voy a repasar el vocabulario y hacer algunos ejercicios más.
¿Me confirmas, por favor, si tengo que traer algo específico para la convocatoria?
Un saludo,
Marta
Hi Ana,
Thanks for your email and for grading the exam so quickly. During the exam I felt quite nervous and in the theoretical section I got a bit stuck. I knew the grammar, but I forgot some things when I saw the questions.
I'd like to retake it on Thursday to try to improve my grade, especially in the writing. Over the next few days I'll review the vocabulary and do some extra exercises.
Could you please confirm if I need to bring anything specific for the sitting?
Best regards,
Marta
Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Writing exercise
Instruction: Write 8–10 lines about an important exam you took or are going to take: explain what type of exam it is, how you prepared or are preparing, and what result you expect to obtain.
Useful expressions:
El examen fue / será de… / Me preparé / Me estoy preparando así: / Espero aprobar porque… / El resultado es importante para mí porque…