Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match each word with its definition.
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Exercise 2: Exam preparation (QR: Audio)
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
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Correo para organizar una comida de reencuentro
Fill in the gaps: viejo amigo, respeta, preséntalo, conocemos de vista, prometida, amigo de toda la vida, dos besos
(Email to organize a reunion meal)
Hola a todos: este sábado hemos reservado mesa para una comida de reencuentro. La idea es juntarnos amigos del instituto y sus parejas, sin obligación de quedarse hasta tarde. Algunos no nos vemos desde hace años: hay quien es y otros a quienes solo . Para evitar malentendidos, si traes a alguien nuevo, con calma y si alguien prefiere no hablar de temas personales.
Para que el ambiente sea cómodo, propongo un reparto sencillo: cada uno trae algo para compartir y yo me encargo del vino. Si os apetece, al final haremos un brindis para felicitar a Marta, que está , y a Diego, que se muda por trabajo. Si aparece algún , saludemos con cariño, pero sin invadir: no todo el mundo se siente igual con los . Confirmad asistencia y alergias antes del jueves.Hi everyone: this Saturday we have booked a table for a reunion meal. The idea is to get together with friends from high school and their partners, with no obligation to stay late. Some of us haven’t seen each other for years: some are lifelong friends and others we only know by sight. To avoid misunderstandings, if you bring someone new, introduce them calmly and respect it if someone prefers not to talk about personal topics.
So that the atmosphere is comfortable, I suggest a simple arrangement: each person brings something to share and I’ll take care of the wine. If you feel like it, at the end we’ll make a toast to congratulate Marta, who is engaged, and Diego, who is moving for work. If an old friend shows up, let’s greet them warmly, but without being intrusive: not everyone feels the same about two kisses. Please confirm attendance and allergies before Thursday.
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¿Qué medidas propone la persona que escribe para que el reencuentro sea cómodo y se respeten los límites personales?
(What measures does the person writing propose so that the reunion is comfortable and personal boundaries are respected?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The gathering combines family members and the narrator’s long-time friends.) |
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(The narrator had known Marta very well for years, even before the course.) |
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(The narrator asks to respect the cousin’s privacy and avoid asking about his romantic relationship.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. En las cenas familiares de antes, siempre ___ calurosamente a los vecinos aunque solo los conociéramos de vista.
(At family dinners in the past, we always ___ the neighbors warmly even though we only knew them by sight.)2. Cuando vivíamos en el mismo barrio, mi primo y su amigo de toda la vida ___ mucho con mis compañeros de trabajo.
(When we lived in the same neighborhood, my cousin and his lifelong friend ___ a lot with my coworkers.)3. En la última reunión, me ___ de piedra cuando mi viejo amigo dijo que estaba prometido desde hacía meses.
(At the last meeting, I ___ stunned when my old friend said he had been engaged for months.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond (QR: AI+)
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Useful expressions:
Me alegra verte, hacía tiempo que no nos veíamos. / Por lo que me cuentas, entiendo que… / Si te parece, podemos hablarlo con calma otro día.
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Has quedado con un amigo de toda la vida en un reencuentro y te cuenta un cambio importante (mudanza, nuevo trabajo o ruptura). ¿Qué le dirías para mostrar interés y, al mismo tiempo, respetar sus límites?
You’ve arranged to meet a lifelong friend at a reunion and they tell you about an important change (moving, a new job, or a breakup). What would you say to show interest and, at the same time, respect their boundaries?
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Estás organizando una comida familiar y quieres integrar a tu pareja y a un viejo amigo que no se conocen bien. ¿Cómo los presentarías y qué harías para que la conversación sea cómoda para todos?
You’re organizing a family meal and you want to include your partner and an old friend who don’t know each other well. How would you introduce them and what would you do to make the conversation comfortable for everyone?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence (QR: AI+)
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
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Hola, Marta:
El sábado hacemos comida en casa de mis padres para vernos todos. Me apetece que vengas porque hace meses que no nos vemos. También viene mi amigo de toda la vida, Dani, que se mudó a Valencia y ahora trabaja allí. Por cierto, me dijeron que tú estás con alguien, ¿no? Si te apetece, tráelo, así lo conocemos.
¿Puedes confirmar si vienes y si puedes traer algo (postre o bebida)? Ah, y mi madre está un poco pesada con el tema de niños y boda…
Abrazo, Iván
Hi, Marta:
On Saturday we’re having lunch at my parents’ place so we can all see each other. I’d love for you to come because it’s been months since we last saw each other. My lifelong friend, Dani, is also coming; he moved to Valencia and now works there. By the way, they told me you’re seeing someone, right? If you feel like it, bring him along so we can meet him.
Can you confirm whether you’re coming and whether you can bring something (dessert or a drink)? Oh, and my mom is being a bit pushy about the kids and wedding thing…
Hugs, Iván
Useful phrases:
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Gracias por avisar; me apetece mucho veros, así que…
(Thanks for letting me know; I’m really looking forward to seeing you all, so…)
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Te confirmo que puedo llevar…, pero preferiría que…
(I can confirm that I can bring…, but I’d prefer that…)
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Si sale el tema y me preguntan, diré que…; prefiero no entrar en detalles.
(If it comes up and they ask me, I’ll say that…; I’d rather not go into details.)
¡Qué bien, me apetece mucho veros! Te confirmo que el sábado voy. Si os parece, llevo una tarta casera y una botella de vino.
Sí, estoy en una relación desde hace unos meses. No estamos prometidos ni nada, pero me gustaría que lo conocierais. Se llama Álex; es tranquilo y al principio, con tanta gente, se queda un poco de piedra. Si al final no se anima, iré igual.
Solo una cosa: te agradecería que, si tu madre empieza con lo de boda y niños, intentéis cambiar de tema. Prefiero mantener ese asunto privado y hablar de otras cosas (trabajo, la mudanza de Dani, recuerdos del instituto…).
Nos vemos el sábado. Un abrazo,
Marta
Hi, Iván:
Great, I’m really looking forward to seeing you! I can confirm that I’m coming on Saturday. If it works for you, I’ll bring a homemade cake and a bottle of wine.
Yes, I’ve been in a relationship for a few months. We’re not engaged or anything, but I’d like you to meet him. His name is Álex; he’s calm and at first, with so many people, he freezes up a bit. If he doesn’t feel up to it in the end, I’ll come anyway.
Just one thing: I’d appreciate it if, if your mom starts up with the wedding and kids stuff, you try to change the subject. I’d rather keep that private and talk about other things (work, Dani’s move, memories from high school…).
See you on Saturday. Hugs,
Marta