Situations Flashcards
You would like to go to club with friends
a) What do you say to convince your mother?
b) What do you say when she disagrees?
a) Te prometo lavar el coche si me permites ir a la discoteca con mis amigos.
b) Por favor mamá, sólo está vez.
You meet a little child who is lost
A) what do you say to him/her?
B) What do you offer to do?
A) ¿Conoces el número de teléfono de tu madre?
B) ¿Quieres llamar a tu madre con mi teléfono?
Your older sister is getting married and you are helping your father to get prepared for the ceremony
A) what does he say to express his anxiety?
B) what do you advise him to do?
A) Me siento muy ansioso.
B) No te preocupes, tú necesitas descansar.
you wish to return an article of clothing which you bought at the store.
A) what reason do you give the attendant for returning it?
B) What comment does he or she make?
A) Quiero devolver esta camisa porque es demasiado pequeña.
B) ¿Quieres tener una talla más grande?
You are staying in a hotel and the service is not as good as expected.
A) what suggestion do you make for improvement?
B) what is the manager promise to do?
A) te recomiendo que ponga más opciones en el menú de la cena porque no hay mucha variedad.
B) Prometo poner más opciones en el menú de la cena.
Your parents are reluctant to send you to camp.
A) What do they ask you?
B) what reason do they give for not allowing you to go?
A) ¿Cuántos de tus amigos van?
B) No puedes ir porque no es seguro
Your best friend is leaving to go abroad to study.
A) what do you say to express your mixed feelings?
B) what do you suggest to keep in touch?
A) Estoy contento porque quiero que tengas una buena educación, pero también estoy triste porque te vas.
B) Te sugiero que me llames todos los viernes.
Your teacher disapproves of your behaviour in the classroom.
A) what explanation do you give her?
B) what is your teachers response?
A) Lo siento mucho. Yo estaba cansada.
B) Vale, pero la próxima vez no grites en mi clase.
While travelling on an aircraft rare hostess off with your choice of meals available.
A) What does she say to you?
B) What do you say to express your preference?
A) ¿Quieres arroz con pollo, sopa de cebolla o pizza?
B) You quiero pizza por favor.
You have ordered your steak and the waiter/waitress brings you something else
A) how do you express your annoyance?
B) what does the waiter/waitress offer to do?
A) ¡No quiero esto! Quiero mi filete!
Do you want your father to give you an expensive birthday present.
A) what do you say to convince him?
B)How do you express your joy when he agrees?
A) Si me compras un ordenador nuevo, sacaré la basura todos los días.
B) ¡mil gracias, papá!
Your sister has just won two tickets to Cuba but is unable to go.
A) What do you suggest to her?
B) What do you reply when she agrees?
A) Te sugiero que me des los billetes .
B) ! Qué maravilla! ! Muchas Gracias!
You are going out to a party and your father does not approve of what you are wearing.
What does he suggest that you do?
What do you agree to do?
A) Te sugiero que te pongas una chaqueta
B) Vale, me pondré la chaqueta.
You are at a restaurant and your choice of beverage is not available
A) What does the waiter or waitress recommend?
B) What comment do you make?
A) Te recomiendo que pruebes el zumo de naranja.
B) yo Odio el zumo de naranja.
You are waiting in a queue at the bank and a lady jumps to the front of the queue.
What do you say to express your annoyance?
How does the lady explain her action?
A) ¡Esto es injusto! Usted necesita ir al final de la línea y esperar a su turno.
B) Lo siento, no lo sabía.
Your stepfather has to go out and your mother asks you to stay home.
(a) What do you say to explain why you cannot?
(b) What do you add when she insists?
a) Yo no puedo quedarme en casa porque yo necesito ir a la fiesta de cumpleanos de mi amiga.
b) Lo siento mamá, pero mi amiga me pidió que trajera las bebidas para la fiesta, por lo que, you necesito ir.
Your friend has been elected President of the Spanish Club at your school.
(a) What do you say to congratulate him/her?
(b) What do you promise to do?
a) Felicidades!
b) Prometo Organizar una fiesta para celebrar.
You are going out with friends and your parents warn you about something you
should not do.
(a) What do you respond?
(b) What do they advise?
a) no te preocupes, yo no volveré a casa demasiado tarde.
b) Te aconsejo que no camines solo
You have been chosen by your school to attend a youth conference overseas.
(a) What is your parents’ response?
(b) Explain to your parents why you should go.
a) No puedes ir porque tu necesitas estudiar.
b) No te preocupes, yo aprenderé cosas nuevas porque este es un viaje educativo.
You are a part-time attendant at a petrol station. The cost of petrol has gone up.
(a) What comment does the motorist make?
(b) What do you suggest?
a) Qué lástima! No tengo suficiente dólares para la gasolina.
b) No se preocupe, puede pagar con su tarjeta de crédito.
Your friends wish to come over for the night but your parents have plans for the family.
(a) What do you say when your parents explain this?
(b) How do they respond to your suggestion?
a) por favor mama y papa. Mis amigos pueden participar en la noche familiar.
b) Vale, entonces pueden venir.
You meet an old school mate whom you have not seen for a long time.
(a) How do you greet him/her?
(b) What do you suggest to do to celebrate the reunion?
a) Hola, como estas!
b) yo sugiero que nosotros vayamos a un restaurante a cenar para celebrar esta reunión.
While you are on an exchange visit to Mexico your teacher reminds you of something
you should do.
(a) What does he/she say to you?
(b) What is your response?
a) No te olvides de escribir un ensayo sobre tu experiencia en México.
b) Profesora, Gracias por recordarme.
It is your cousin’s birthday and she wishes to do something special on this occasion.
(a) What does she suggest?
(b) What other suggestion do you make?
a) Yo sugiero que nosotros vayamos a la playa.
b) Yo sugiero que nosotros vayamos al cine en lugar de a la playa.
You have a party at home and the neighbour calls to say that it is too noisy.
(a) What does he/she ask you to do?
(b) What do you promise?
a) ? Puede bajar el volumen de la música, por favor?
b) Yo prometo reducir el volumen de la música.
A neighbour asks you to look after her three-year-old daughter.
(a) Explain why you are unable to do it.
(b) What suggestion do you make?
a) No puedo cuidarle porque yo necesito estudiar para mi examen.
b) Yo sugiero que tu llames una ninera (accent on n).
Your graduation class is planning an activity and has identified two venues.
(a) Express your preference to your teacher.
(b) Give the reason for your choice.
a) Yo prefiero ir a un hotel.
b) Porque es muy grande y comodo.
A friend has done something irresponsible and confides in you.
(a) How do you advise him/her?
(b) What does he/she promise to do?
a) Tú deberías decirle a tu madre que tu has perdido el teléfono.
b) Yo prometo encontrar mi teléfono porque yo tengo miedo de mi madre.
Your Spanish teacher wants to know what you are doing during the summer
vacation.
(a) What do you say?
(b) What does he/she comment?
a) Me voy a Espana
b) Que emoción!
At your hotel an appliance in the room does not work. You go to the reception to
report.
(a) What request do you make?
(b) What does the receptionist reply?
a) Puedes arreglar la luz en mi habitación porque no funciona bien.
b) Siento mucho, senora. ? Tú quieres una habitación nueva y mejor?
you got home late after school
a) Explain to your mother what you were doing.
b) What do you promise her.
a) Yo estaba estudiando con mi amiga en su casa.
b) la próxima vez yo prometo volver a casa temprano.
You are supposed to address the School’s Assembly but are unable to arrive on
time.
(a) What reason do you give the Principal?
(b) What do you promise to do?
a) No puedo llegar a tiempo porque yo salí de casa muy tarde y ahora hay mucho tráfico.
b) La próxima vez, yo prometo salir de casa más temprano.