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 celebration is to mark her parents' twenty-five years of marriage.) |
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(The main problem is that the garden where the event will be held has been cancelled.) |
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(She changed the schedule so that the toast takes place before the cake arrives.) |
Exercise 3: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Asunto: Aniversario 20/04 - cambios y alergias
Hola, Marta:
Soy Laura, de Catering El Olivo. Hemos visto que el ayuntamiento nos confirma acceso al patio a las 18:30 (no antes). Además, el DJ con el que trabajamos se ha puesto enfermo y no puede venir. ¿Queréis que busquemos un sustituto?
Para el cóctel, nos falta confirmar: opción vegetariana (cuántos), alergias (gluten/frutos secos) y si habrá brindis con cava o también sin alcohol.
Si podéis, respóndeme hoy para cerrar proveedores.
Un saludo,
Laura Sánchez
Subject: Anniversary 20/04 - changes and allergies
Hi Marta,
I'm Laura from Catering El Olivo. The town hall has confirmed that we will have access to the courtyard at 6:30 PM (not before). Also, the DJ we normally work with has fallen ill and cannot attend. Would you like us to look for a replacement?
For the cocktail we still need to confirm: the vegetarian option (how many), allergies (gluten/nuts), and whether there will be a toast with cava or if you also want non-alcoholic options.
If possible, reply today so we can finalize suppliers.
Best regards,
Laura Sánchez
Useful phrases:
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Gracias por avisar; para nosotros es importante que...
(Thanks for the notice; it's important to us that...)
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En cuanto a las alergias, te confirmo que...
(Regarding the allergies, I can confirm that...)
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¿Sería posible que el sustituto incluyera...? Si no, la alternativa vuestra podría ser...
(Would it be possible for the replacement to provide...? If not, your alternative could be...)
Hi Laura,<br/><br/>Thanks for letting me know. I confirm we will keep the cocktail in the courtyard even though access is at 6:30 PM. Please make the setup as quick as possible and ensure staff are ready to serve by 7:15 PM at the latest.<br/><br/>For the menu: please prepare 12 portions of the vegetarian option. Regarding allergies, there will be 2 people with celiac disease (gluten-free) and 1 person allergic to nuts; please label allergens clearly on the trays.<br/><br/>For the toast, we want cava and also a non-alcoholic option (grape must or 0.0 cava).<br/><br/>Regarding the DJ, yes—please look for a replacement who can bring their own equipment and play a varied set (pop and some indie) at moderate volume. If you can't find someone reliable, propose your alternative and the cost and we'll decide today.<br/><br/>I look forward to your reply. Many thanks,<br/>Marta