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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Aviso municipal: restricciones por sequía y riesgo de incendios
Fill in the gaps: ahorro energético, Basta, zonas protegidas, impacto medioambiental, inundarse, sequía
(Municipal notice: restrictions due to drought and wildfire risk)
El Ayuntamiento informa de que la prolongada ha reducido las reservas hídricas y declara medidas temporales. Resulta evidente que el y de agua es prioritario: se limita el riego de jardines y el llenado de piscinas; en se prohíbe encender fuego y se refuerzan las patrullas de prevención. Las sanciones se aplicarán según la ordenanza vigente.
Protección Civil recuerda que, ante un chaparrón intenso, algunos barrancos pueden en pocos minutos. que caiga una tormenta aguas arriba para que el caudal aumente de golpe. Se recomienda seguir las alertas oficiales, evitar aparcar en cauces y revisar seguros y desagües en garajes y trasteros. El de estas emergencias se agrava cuando se tiran residuos en la vía pública.The City Council reports that the prolonged drought has reduced water reserves and declares temporary measures. It is evident that saving energy and water is a priority: watering gardens and filling swimming pools are limited; in protected areas lighting fires is prohibited and prevention patrols are reinforced. Penalties will be applied according to the current ordinance.
Civil Protection reminds that, in the event of an intense downpour, some ravines can flood in a few minutes. It only takes a storm upstream for the flow to increase suddenly. It is recommended to follow official alerts, avoid parking in riverbeds, and check insurance and drains in garages and storage rooms. The environmental impact of these emergencies worsens when waste is thrown on public roads.
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¿Qué medidas anuncia el Ayuntamiento y qué recomendaciones da Protección Civil para reducir riesgos en tu barrio o edificio?
(What measures does the City Council announce and what recommendations does Civil Protection give to reduce risks in your neighborhood or building?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The municipal alert is related to the lack of water and the danger of fires in a protected area.) |
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(In the office they have asked them to increase the use of air conditioning to work more comfortably.) |
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(If it rains heavily, they advise not parking underground to avoid problems from possible flooding.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. En el simulacro de Protección Civil, bastaba con que el sótano no se ___ para que evacuaran a los vecinos mayores.
(In the Civil Protection drill, it was enough that the basement didn’t ___ for them to evacuate the elderly neighbors.)2. El ayuntamiento pidió que las calles cercanas al río se ___ lo menos posible, retirando coches y colocando barreras antes del chaparrón.
(The city council asked that the streets near the river ___ as little as possible, removing cars and placing barriers before the downpour.)3. Resultó que el monte ya se había ___ cuando llegaron los bomberos, y el viento del anticiclón complicó el control del fuego.
(It turned out that the mountainside had already ___ when the firefighters arrived, and the anticyclone wind made controlling the fire more difficult.)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:
Resulta que en mi zona… / Falta que se invierta más en… para preservar el medio ambiente. / Basta que haya un chaparrón para que…
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En tu ciudad o barrio, ¿qué problema medioambiental te preocupa más y qué medidas propondrías que tomaran el ayuntamiento y los vecinos?
In your city or neighborhood, which environmental problem worries you most and what measures would you propose that the city council and residents take?
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Después de un chaparrón fuerte o una inundación, ¿qué avisos o información pública consideras imprescindibles y qué harías tú para reducir el impacto en casa o en el trabajo?
After a heavy downpour or a flood, which warnings or public information do you consider essential and what would you do to reduce the impact at home or at work?
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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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Asunto: Cambios en la recogida de residuos y medidas por sequía
Hola, Marta:
Te reenvío el aviso del Ayuntamiento. A partir del lunes cambian los horarios y el sistema de separación: habrá más controles y sanciones si se dejan bolsas fuera del contenedor. Además, por la sequía, se restringe el riego de las zonas comunes y recomiendan medidas de ahorro energético en edificios (iluminación y uso del ascensor).
¿Puedes confirmarme que lo has visto y decirme qué propones para la comunidad? Resulta importante que lo comuniquemos bien para evitar quejas.
Gracias,
Javier Rojas
Administrador de fincas
Subject: Changes in waste collection and measures due to drought
Hello, Marta:
I’m forwarding you the City Council notice. Starting Monday, the schedules and the separation system are changing: there will be more checks and penalties if bags are left outside the container. In addition, due to the drought, watering of common areas is restricted and they recommend energy-saving measures in buildings (lighting and elevator use).
Can you confirm that you’ve seen it and tell me what you propose for the community? It’s important that we communicate it well to avoid complaints.
Thank you,
Javier Rojas
Property manager
Useful phrases:
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Resulta importante que…
(It is important that…)
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Bastaría con…
(It would be enough to…)
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Propongo que la comunidad…
(I propose that the community…)
Sí, lo he leído. Resulta evidente que, con la sequía, tendremos que ajustar algunas rutinas para cumplir la normativa y evitar sanciones. Propongo que enviemos hoy mismo una nota a los vecinos con los nuevos horarios y recordando que no se pueden dejar bolsas fuera de los contenedores.
Para las zonas comunes, bastaría con que se suspenda el riego salvo para plantas imprescindibles y que se revise el temporizador para evitar desperdicios. En cuanto al ahorro energético, sugiero cambiar a iluminación LED en el portal y reducir el tiempo de encendido con sensores. También podemos pedir a la empresa de mantenimiento que revise el ascensor para optimizar consumos.
Si te parece bien, redacto un texto breve para el tablón y el grupo de WhatsApp de la comunidad.
Un saludo,
Marta
Hello, Javier:
Yes, I’ve read it. It’s clear that, with the drought, we will have to adjust some routines to comply with the regulations and avoid penalties. I propose that we send a note to the neighbors today with the new schedules and reminding them that bags cannot be left outside the containers.
For the common areas, it would be enough to suspend watering except for essential plants and to check the timer to avoid waste. As for energy saving, I suggest switching to LED lighting in the entrance hall and reducing the time it stays on with sensors. We can also ask the maintenance company to check the elevator to optimize consumption.
If you think it’s a good idea, I’ll draft a brief text for the notice board and the community WhatsApp group.
Best regards,
Marta