B1.32 - Home decoration - Exercises
Exercise 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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Guía breve para renovar el salón sin obras
En el blog de una tienda de interiorismo recomiendan renovar el salón sin obras: primero decidir el estilo (minimalista, clásico o rústico) y mantener una paleta sencilla. Para ganar luz, aconsejan aprovechar la y elegir más ligeras. Si el espacio parece frío, una y varios mejoran el ambiente.
Antes de comprar, sugieren algunos muebles y comprobar cómo queda cada rincón. Conviene colgar un frente a la ventana para iluminar el espacio y dar sensación de amplitud. Cuando la pared esté lista, se pueden colgar cuadros o un póster y añadir un florero en la estantería. Evita demasiados colores hasta que el conjunto se vea equilibrado.On the blog of an interior design store, they recommend renovating the living room without construction work: first decide the style (minimalist, classic, or rustic) and keep a simple palette. To gain light, they advise making the most of natural lighting and choosing lighter curtains. If the space feels cold, a rug and several cushions improve the atmosphere.
Before buying, they suggest moving some furniture around and checking how each corner looks. It is a good idea to hang a mirror opposite the window to brighten the space and give a sense of spaciousness. When the wall is ready, you can hang pictures or a poster and add a vase on the shelf. Avoid mixing too many colors until the whole looks balanced.
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¿Qué cambios concretos propone el texto para mejorar la luz y el ambiente del salón, y en qué orden los harías tú en tu casa?
(What specific changes does the text propose to improve the light and the atmosphere of the living room, and in what order would you do them in your home?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The speaker wants the living room to look less classic and more modern.) |
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(He left the bookcase in the same place because more light comes in there.) |
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(He still hasn't bought the curtains, but he plans to do so on Saturday.) |
Exercise 4: Verb conjugations
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Cuando ___ el póster en el salón, cambiará el ambiente y se verá más moderno.
(When I ___ the poster in the living room, it will change the atmosphere and it will look more modern.)2. Hasta que ___ los cojines viejos, no compraré una alfombra nueva para el dormitorio.
(Until I ___ the old cushions, I won't buy a new rug for the bedroom.)3. Mientras combino colores y ___ la estantería, escucho música para decidir qué queda mejor.
(While I combine colors and ___ the bookshelf, I listen to music to decide what looks best.)Exercise 5: Dialogue comprehension
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Cambiar la decoración del salón
Lucía (pareja): Show A mi gusto, el salón está un poco cargado: la alfombra es muy oscura y tapa la iluminación natural.
(In my opinion, the living room is a bit cluttered: the rug is very dark and blocks the natural light.)
Álvaro (pareja): Show Sí, además el equipo de música ocupa media estantería; podríamos cambiarlo de sitio y dejar esa zona más minimalista.
(Yes, and the stereo system takes up half the bookcase; we could move it and make that area more minimalist.)
Lucía (pareja): Show Si movemos la cómoda al pasillo, podemos colgar el espejo aquí y así reflejar más luz sin comprar lámparas.
(If we move the chest of drawers to the hallway, we can hang the mirror here and reflect more light without buying lamps.)
Álvaro (pareja): Show De acuerdo; ponemos cojines claros para combinar colores con las cortinas y, si el póster está muy viejo, lo tiramos.
(Agreed; we’ll put light-colored cushions to match the colors with the curtains and, if the poster is very old, we’ll throw it away.)
Lucía (pareja): Show Perfecto: mantenemos los muebles de madera, pero buscamos un ambiente más moderno y menos rústico.
(Perfect: we’ll keep the wooden furniture, but we’ll look for a more modern and less rustic atmosphere.)
Open questions:
1. ¿Qué cambios concretos proponen para renovar el salón y por qué?
What specific changes do they propose to renovate the living room and why?
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond
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Useful expressions:
Mientras decoraba, me di cuenta de que… / Cuando quiero un ambiente más moderno, suelo… / Hasta que encuentre la combinación de colores adecuada, prefiero…
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Describe una habitación de tu casa y cómo la has decorado: ¿qué muebles u objetos destacan y qué ambiente has querido crear?
Describe a room in your house and how you have decorated it: which pieces of furniture or objects stand out and what kind of atmosphere have you wanted to create?
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Piensa en un cambio reciente o que te gustaría hacer en casa: ¿qué cambiarías de sitio o renovarías y cuándo lo harías? Explica por qué.
Think of a recent change or one you would like to make at home: what would you move or renovate and when would you do it? Explain 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 😊
El sábado puedo pasar por tu casa a echarte una mano con el salón. ¿A qué hora te viene bien? Me dijiste que querías un ambiente más moderno, pero no sé si vas a mantener la alfombra y las cortinas. Si quieres, antes podemos ir a Ikea o a una tienda de barrio a mirar una estantería y un espejo para dar más luz. También dime si vas a tirar el póster o solo cambiarlo de sitio.
Hi, Laura. It’s Dani 😊
On Saturday I can stop by your place to give you a hand with the living room. What time works for you? You told me you wanted a more modern vibe, but I don’t know if you’re going to keep the rug and the curtains. If you want, beforehand we can go to Ikea or a neighborhood shop to look at a bookshelf and a mirror to give more light. Also tell me if you’re going to throw away the poster or just move it somewhere else.
Useful phrases:
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Me viene bien el sábado a las…, porque…
(Saturday works for me at…, because…)
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A mi gusto, quedaría mejor si… / Prefiero un estilo…
(In my opinion, it would look better if… / I prefer a … style)
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Cuando terminemos de…, podemos…
(When we finish…, we can…)
Hi, Dani. Thanks! Saturday works for me at 11:00. I want a more modern vibe, but without it feeling cold. In my opinion, we can keep the rug because it’s comfortable, but I’d like to change the curtains for lighter ones to make the most of the natural light. I’ve already moved the sofa and hung two small pictures. I’d rather throw the poster away; it’s a bit damaged. When you arrive, first we’ll measure the wall and then we can go look for a bookshelf and a big mirror to brighten up the space. Does that sound good to you?
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