Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match each word with its definition.
Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Aviso municipal: calidad del aire y medidas por calor
Fill in the gaps: legislación, ola de calor, latas, impulsó, contaminados, energía alternativa, impulsa, reducir las emisiones, vidrio
(Municipal notice: air quality and heat measures)
El Ayuntamiento ha publicado una actualización de la ambiental para episodios de calor y mala calidad del aire. La norma el uso de en edificios públicos y pide en la ciudad. El año pasado, el consistorio una campaña y varias empresas cambiaron su flota; aun así, algunos barrios quedaron más que otros durante la última .
Salud recomienda evitar el deporte al aire libre en las horas centrales y ventilar la casa a primera hora. Si tienes asma o alergias, consulta los avisos cuando el cielo no esté despejado. Para reducir residuos, recuerda separar y envases en el contenedor amarillo y el en su contenedor. Estas medidas son igual de importantes que el transporte público para cuidar el medio ambiente.The City Council has published an update to environmental regulations for heat events and poor air quality. The rule encourages the use of alternative energy in public buildings and calls for reducing emissions across the city. Last year the council ran a campaign and several companies replaced their fleets; even so, some neighborhoods were more polluted than others during the most recent heat wave.
Health authorities recommend avoiding outdoor exercise during the hottest hours and ventilating the home early in the morning. If you have asthma or allergies, check the alerts when the sky is not clear. To reduce waste, remember to separate cans and packaging into the yellow bin and glass into its own bin. These measures are as important as public transport for protecting the environment.
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¿Qué medidas propone el Ayuntamiento y cuáles tienen un efecto directo en la salud diaria, según el texto?
(What measures does the City Council propose, and which of them have a direct effect on everyday health according to the text?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(Because of the heat and the outdoor pollution, they’ve decided to ventilate the office only at the start of the day.) |
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(According to the note, the municipal regulation allows stopping the separation of glass starting Monday.) |
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(The purpose of the measures is to reduce emissions and protect the environment.) |
Exercise 4: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 5: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Asunto: Recordatorio: contenedores y normas de reciclaje en el edificio
Hola, Marta:
Te escribo porque hemos recibido varias quejas por malos olores en el cuarto de basuras y por bolsas mal separadas. El Ayuntamiento nos ha avisado de que puede haber sanción si no cumplimos la legislación ambiental básica.
A partir del lunes, por favor:
- Vidrio al contenedor de vidrio.
- Latas y envases al amarillo.
- No dejes bolsas fuera: atraen suciedad y más contaminación.
El jueves a las 19:00 h hacemos una reunión corta para acordar medidas (ventilación, horarios, carteles). ¿Puedes venir?
Gracias,
Lucía Ríos
Administradora de la comunidad
Subject: Reminder: bins and recycling rules in the building
Hi Marta,
I'm writing because we've received several complaints about bad smells in the trash room and about bags that haven't been sorted correctly. The City Council has warned us that there could be a fine if we don't comply with basic environmental legislation.
Starting Monday, please:
- Glass goes in the glass bin.
- Cans and packaging go in the yellow bin.
- Do not leave bags outside: they attract dirt and more pollution.
On Thursday at 7:00 p.m. we'll have a short meeting to agree on measures (ventilation, schedules, signs). Can you come?
Thanks,
Lucía Ríos
Building manager
Useful phrases:
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¿Puedes confirmarme si puedes asistir?
(Can you confirm whether you can attend?)
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Creo que esta medida es igual de útil que la anterior...
(I think this measure is just as useful as the previous one...)
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Podríamos adoptar medidas como...
(We could adopt measures such as...)
Gracias por el aviso. Sí, puedo asistir a la reunión del jueves a las 19:00.
Ultimamente el cuarto de basuras huele peor que antes, sobre todo cuando hace calor, y entiendo las quejas. Para reducir la contaminación y evitar sanciones, podríamos adoptar medidas sencillas: poner carteles más claros en cada contenedor (vidrio, latas y envases) y mejorar la ventilación del cuarto. También ayudaría fijar un horario para bajar la basura, así no se acumula tanto.
Si quieres, puedo ayudar a preparar los carteles para el edificio.
Un saludo,
Marta
Hi Lucía,
Thanks for the notice. Yes, I can attend the meeting on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Lately the trash room has smelled worse than before, especially when it's hot, and I understand the complaints. To reduce pollution and avoid fines, we could adopt simple measures: put clearer signs on each bin (glass, cans and packaging) and improve the room's ventilation. It would also help to set a schedule for taking out the trash so it doesn't pile up.
If you like, I can help prepare the signs for the building.
Best regards,
Marta