Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match each word with its definition.
Exercise 2: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(The venue booking was canceled due to a technical problem at the hotel and the organizer is looking for a quick solution.) |
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(She plans to keep the traditional dinner format, although she'll adjust the menu because of some guests' allergies.) |
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(She has asked the bakery to keep the cake's design but make it smaller.) |
Exercise 3: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Asunto: Ajustes de última hora – cóctel 15/06 (Aniversario)
Hola, Laura:
Soy Marta Ríos, de Catering Alameda. Te escribo porque el proveedor de marisco nos ha avisado hoy de que no puede servir el lunes. Podemos sustituirlo por una selección de ibéricos y quesos sin coste extra, o por sushi (suplemento de 3 € por persona). Además, el personal nos pide empezar a montar 30 minutos antes de lo previsto. ¿Nos confirmas hoy la opción y el horario? Si hay alergias o necesidades especiales, dímelo y lo dejamos cerrado.
Gracias,
Marta
Subject: Last-minute adjustments – cocktail 15/06 (Anniversary)
Hi, Laura:
I'm Marta Ríos from Catering Alameda. I'm writing because the seafood supplier informed us today that they cannot deliver on Monday. We can replace it with a selection of Iberian cold cuts and cheeses at no extra cost, or with sushi (supplement €3 per person). Also, the staff have asked to start setting up 30 minutes earlier than planned. Can you confirm today which option you prefer and the time? If there are allergies or special needs, tell me and we'll finalise it.
Thanks,
Marta
Useful phrases:
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Te confirmo que… y, si es posible, agradecería que…
(I confirm that… and, if possible, I would appreciate that…)
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Por favor, mantened el presupuesto acordado y confirmad por escrito que…
(Please keep the agreed budget and confirm in writing that…)
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En cuanto al horario, preferimos que el montaje empiece a las… porque…
(Regarding the schedule, we prefer the setup to start at… because…)
Gracias por avisar. Confirmo que preferimos la sustitución por ibéricos y quesos, sin coste extra; el sushi se nos sale de presupuesto.
Respecto al horario: podéis empezar a montar 30 minutos antes, pero os pido que finalicéis el montaje a la hora acordada y que el equipo sea discreto para no interrumpir el acto.
Necesidades especiales: una invitada tiene alergia al marisco y al pescado; por favor, aseguraos de que su aperitivo esté separado y sin trazas (por ejemplo, opciones vegetarianas claramente identificadas).
¿Me confirmas por escrito que este cambio no altera el precio final y que mantenemos el número de camareros acordado? Gracias.
Un saludo,
Laura
Hi Marta:
Thanks for letting me know. I confirm we prefer the replacement with Iberian cold cuts and cheeses at no extra cost; sushi is beyond our budget.
Regarding the schedule: you may start setting up 30 minutes earlier, but please ensure the setup is finished at the agreed time and that the team is discreet so as not to interrupt the event.
Special needs: one guest is allergic to shellfish and fish; please make sure her appetizer is kept separate and free from cross-contamination (for example, clearly labelled vegetarian options).
Can you confirm in writing that this change does not affect the final price and that we will keep the agreed number of servers? Thanks.
Best regards,
Laura