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1
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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

a) Te prometo lavar el coche si me permites ir a la discoteca con mis amigos.
b) Por favor mamá, sólo está vez.

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You meet a little child who is lost
A) what do you say to him/her?
B) What do you offer to do?

A

A) ¿Conoces el número de teléfono de tu madre?

B) ¿Quieres llamar a tu madre con mi teléfono?

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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?

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A) Me siento muy ansioso.

B) No te preocupes, tú necesitas descansar.

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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

A) Quiero devolver esta camisa porque es demasiado pequeña.

B) ¿Quieres tener una talla más grande?

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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

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.

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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

A) ¿Cuántos de tus amigos van?

B) No puedes ir porque no es seguro

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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

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.

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Your teacher disapproves of your behaviour in the classroom.

A) what explanation do you give her?

B) what is your teachers response?

A

A) Lo siento mucho. Yo estaba cansada.

B) Vale, pero la próxima vez no grites en mi clase.

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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

A) ¿Quieres arroz con pollo, sopa de cebolla o pizza?

B) You quiero pizza por favor.

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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

A) ¡No quiero esto! Quiero mi filete!

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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

A) Si me compras un ordenador nuevo, sacaré la basura todos los días.

B) ¡mil gracias, papá!

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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

A) Te sugiero que me des los billetes .

B) ! Qué maravilla! ! Muchas Gracias!

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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

A) Te sugiero que te pongas una chaqueta

B) Vale, me pondré la chaqueta.

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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

A) Te recomiendo que pruebes el zumo de naranja.

B) yo Odio el zumo de naranja.

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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

A) ¡Esto es injusto! Usted necesita ir al final de la línea y esperar a su turno.

B) Lo siento, no lo sabía.

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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

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.

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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

a) Felicidades!

b) Prometo Organizar una fiesta para celebrar.

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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

a) no te preocupes, yo no volveré a casa demasiado tarde.

b) Te aconsejo que no camines solo

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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

a) No puedes ir porque tu necesitas estudiar.

b) No te preocupes, yo aprenderé cosas nuevas porque este es un viaje educativo.

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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

a) Qué lástima! No tengo suficiente dólares para la gasolina.
b) No se preocupe, puede pagar con su tarjeta de crédito.

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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

a) por favor mama y papa. Mis amigos pueden participar en la noche familiar.
b) Vale, entonces pueden venir.

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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

a) Hola, como estas!

b) yo sugiero que nosotros vayamos a un restaurante a cenar para celebrar esta reunión.

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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

a) No te olvides de escribir un ensayo sobre tu experiencia en México.
b) Profesora, Gracias por recordarme.

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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

a) Yo sugiero que nosotros vayamos a la playa.

b) Yo sugiero que nosotros vayamos al cine en lugar de a la playa.

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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

a) ? Puede bajar el volumen de la música, por favor?

b) Yo prometo reducir el volumen de la música.

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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

a) No puedo cuidarle porque yo necesito estudiar para mi examen.
b) Yo sugiero que tu llames una ninera (accent on n).

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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

a) Yo prefiero ir a un hotel.

b) Porque es muy grande y comodo.

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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

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.

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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

a) Me voy a Espana

b) Que emoción!

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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

a) Puedes arreglar la luz en mi habitación porque no funciona bien.
b) Siento mucho, senora. ? Tú quieres una habitación nueva y mejor?

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you got home late after school

a) Explain to your mother what you were doing.
b) What do you promise her.

A

a) Yo estaba estudiando con mi amiga en su casa.

b) la próxima vez yo prometo volver a casa temprano.

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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

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.

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Someone has found your cell phone and has returned it to you.

(a) What do you offer to do?
(b) What is the person’s response?

A

a) ?Le gustaría tomar un café conmigo?

b) Sí gracias por ofrecer.

34
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You go to the cafeteria with a friend to buy lunch and realize that there is a long
queue.
(a) What does your friend suggest that you both do?
(b) How do you express your disappointment?

A

a) yo sugiero que nosotros volvamos más tarde.

b) ! Qué pena porque yo tengo hambre!

35
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A colleague is ill and you have been asked to call the ambulance.

(a) What do you say to the person who answers the call?
(b) What do you say when he/she asks for directions?

A

a) Yo tengo una emergencia, Hay una persona muy enferma y él necesita una ambulancia.
b) Es la casa roja a la derecha de la iglesia de San Agustín.

36
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You are studying at home and your sister is disturbing you.

(a) What do you ask her to do?
(b) What reason does she give for her behaviour?

A

a) Puedes dejar de tomar la guitarra, por favor?

b) yo necesito practicar tocar mi guitarra.

37
Q

You and your friend go to the library to work on a project but instead, your friend
reads comics.
(a) What do you remind your friend about?
(b) What do you warn him/her about?

A

a) no olvides que nosotros necesitamos hacer el proyecto.

b) Si no hacemos el proyecto, nosotros sacaremos malas notas.

38
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Your mother refuses to give you permission to go to the movies with a friend.

(a) What reason does your mother give?
(b) What condition does your mother give to you?

A

a) Tu necesitas hacer tus deberes y estudiar para tus examenes.
b) Si tu terminas todos tus deberes, tu puedes ir al cine.

39
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Your younger brother has won a medal in a swimming competition after being encouraged by you to enter.

(a) What do you tell him?
(b) What does he reply?

A

a) Felicidades! Yo sabía que podías hacerlo.

b) Gracias, me siento muy feliz!

40
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You wish to go on a school trip to Costa Rica but your parents are concerned about your health.

(a) What do you promise them if they allow you to go?
(b) What do they ask you to do if you become ill?

A

a) Si me permites ir, yo prometo usar una máscara durante el viaje.
b) Yo quiero que tu descanses si te enfermas, por favor.

41
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You and your friend are on a bike trip in the country. Suddenly, a problem arises and you must call home.

(a) What do you tell your father?
(b) What does he advise you to do?

A

a) Papa, mi bicicleta está pinchada.

b) Te sugiero que tu vayas a la gasolinera y pongas aire en la rueda.

42
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Your parents wish to reward you for doing extremely well in your end-of-year examination.

(a) What do they say to you?
(b) What response do you give?

A

a) Que tu quieres por tu recompensa?

b) yo quiero un teléfono nuevo, por favor.

43
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You wish to borrow your father’s car to go out with friends.

(a) What do you say to convince him?
(b) What does he ask you to do?

A

a) Si me permites usar tu coche, yo sacaré la basura por dos semanas.
b) Yo quiero que tu no danes (accent on n) el coche por favor.

44
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Your parents are planning the family’s annual vacation and decide upon a particular activity.

(a) What reason do you give for disagreeing?
(b) What alternative do you suggest?

A

a) No quiero ir a patinar porque es muy peligroso.

b) Yo sugiero que nosotros vayamos a la playa.

45
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You realize that a new student has joined the class.

(a) What do you offer to do for him/her?
(b) What does he say in appreciation?

A

a) Te gustaría almorzar conmigo después de clase?

b) Sí, me gustaría mucho, gracias!

46
Q

You are travelling in a taxi and find that the music is extremely loud.

(a) What do you ask the driver to do?
(b) What do you say when he refuses?

A

a) Puede bajar el volumen de la música, por favor?

b) Vale, puede dejar de conducir, Yo encontraré otro taxi.

47
Q

You and your brother are choosing a birthday present for your mother.

(a) How do you express your preference?
(b) What reason do you give?

A

a) Yo creo que nosotros deberíamos comprar una bolsa para mama.
b) Porque la bolsa que ella tiene ahora es muy vieja.

48
Q

Your best friend has bought tickets for both of you to go to a movie tonight but you are ill.

(a) How do you express your disappointment?
(b) What do you suggest?

A

a) me siento muy triste porque estoy enferma.

b) Te sugiero que tu vayas con tu novio.

49
Q

It is the first day of school and you see a new student who seems very nervous.

(a) How do you reassure him/her?
(b) What does he/she reply?

A

a) No te preocupes, tu estarás bien.

b) Gracias.

50
Q

You are playing with your neighbours when one of them steps on your toes.

(a) What does he/she say to you?
(b) What is your response?

A

a) Lo siento mucho, ?Tu estás bien?

b) Sí, pero me duelen los dedos de los pies.

51
Q

Your mother is making herself a dress for a party tonight.

(a) What do you offer to do to help?
(b) What does she respond?

A

a) ? Tu necesitas ayuda con cortar el material?

b) Si, gracias

52
Q

It is late and your brother has not yet returned home.

a) What does your mother ask you?
b) What does she suggest?

A

a) ? Tú sabes dónde está tu hermano?

b) Te sugiero que tu llames a tu hermano

53
Q

It is close to exam time and you feel very nervous because you are not prepared.

a) what does your sister say to you?
b) what do you ask her?

A

a) No te preocupes. Si tú practicas muchas preguntas ahora, tú estarás bien.
b) ? Tu puedes ayudarme con las preguntas que yo creo que son difíciles?

54
Q

Your parents want you to get a job during the summer vacation.

a) What reason do they give you?
b) What reason do you give for not wanting to work?

A

a) Tú necesitas obtener un trabajo porque tú necesitas ganar su propio dinero.
b) Yo no quiero trabajar porque yo quiero relajarme durante mis vacaciones.

55
Q

You are travelling by plane and there are technical difficulties.

a) What do you say to calm the passenger next to you?
b) What reason does he/she say for being nervous.

A

a) No se preocupe.

b) Yo estoy nerviosa porque yo no quiero morir.

56
Q

Your youth club wants to have fundraising activity to help victims of a natural disaster.

a) What suggestion do you make?
b) What do you offer to do?

A

a) Yo sugiero que nosotros tengamos una venta de pasteles.

b) Yo puedo hacer el pastel de chocolate

57
Q

Your cousin is going off to university.

a) What do you wish him/her?
b) What do you promise to do?

A

a) Buena suerte con la universidad.

b) Yo prometo llamarte todos los viernes.

58
Q

You are at a school camp and you forgot something at home.

a) What do you ask your father to do?
b) What advice does he give you?

A

? Puedes traer mi bolsa por favor? porque yo la olvidé en casa.

b) La próxima vez, te sugiero que tú seas más responsable.

59
Q

You are at the beach with your friends when you see a little girl crying.

a) What do you ask her?
b) What do you offer to do?

A

a) Qué pasa? ? Donde está tu madre?

b) ¿Quieres llamar a tu madre con mi teléfono?

60
Q

A stranger comes to your house asking for specific help.

a) What does he/she ask you?
b) Explain to him/ her why you can’t help.

A

a) ¿Puedes ayudarme a arreglar mi carro?

b) Lo siento pero no puedo ayudarse porque no sé nada de carros.

61
Q

Your younger brother wants you to teach him self defense.

a) Give his reason
b) What advice do you give him?

A

a) Yo quiero aprender porque yo quiero saber cómo defenderme.
b) Te sugiero que tu vayas a una clase de karate.

62
Q

You are invited to a wedding but you do not know what to wear.

a) What do you ask your sister?
b) What does she suggest?

A

? Puedes ayudarme a elegir un vestido para la boda?

Te sugiero que tu lleves el vestido rojo

63
Q

You want to make an important phone call but you dont have any credit on your phone.

a) What do you ask your friend??
b) what do you promise to do?

A

a) Puedo usar tu telefono para hacer una llamada por favor?

b) Te prometo que no usaré demasiado de su crédito.

64
Q

You want to buy a gift for your teacher’s birthday.

a) What do you ask your classmates?
b) what do they suggest?

A

a) ?Que debería comprar para senora Luisa?

b) Tu deberías comprar un libro.

65
Q

You need new shoes for an important football game.

a) what do u ask your mom?
b) give her negative response

A

a) ? mama, puedes comprarme zapatos nuevos?

b) No porque, ya tienes zapatos.

66
Q

Your brother wants you to carry hime to the cinema.

a) say no and why
b) what do you promise?

A

a) Lo siento pero yo necesito estudiar.

b) La proxima vez, yo prometo llevarte al cine.

67
Q

your friend did badly in a test

a) Console him
b) what does he ask you?

A

a) No te preocupes

b) Puedes ayudarme a estudiar para el próximo examen?

68
Q

Johnny is always misbehaving in class.

a) what does your teacher say to him?
b) what warning does his teacher give him?

A

a) Johnny, cállate!

b) Si tu sigues llamado en mi clase, yo llamaré a tus padres.

69
Q

your mom is awaiting your aunt’s arrival at the airport and doesnt see her

a) what does she ask you?
b) what do you suggest?

A

a) ¿En qué puerta debo esperar?

b) Te sugiero que tu esperes un poco más en esta puerta.

70
Q

You dont want to go to school but your mom insists.

a) what reason doe she give
b) what comment do you make.

A

a) Tu necesitas ir a la escuela para obtener una buena educacion
b) Vale, yo iré a la escuela

71
Q

your neighbours are going on vacation.

a) what do they ask you to do?
b) what do they offer?

A

a) ¿Puedes darle agua y comida al perro todos los días?

b) Yo te pagaré si tu quieres.

72
Q

there is a fire and you are home alone with your brothers.

a) what do you say to calm them?
b) what do you suggest to do?

A

a) no se preocupen

b) Yo sugiero que nosotros llamemos a la estación do los bomberos

73
Q

You are late for an important exam.

a) what advice does your mother give you?
b) what do you ask her to do?

A

a) No te preocupes.

b) Puedes llamar a mi profesora y decirle que yo voy a venir ahora?

74
Q

you need to conduct research for a project but your sister is using the computer.

a) What do you ask her?
b) what does she make you promise?

A

a) Puedo usar el ordenador por favor?

b) Tienes que prometer cuidarlo.

75
Q

Your brother is not attending all his football practices

a) What does the coach say to him?
b) what warning does the coach give him?

A

a) Tu necesitas entrenar con el equipo de fútbol.

b) Si no vienes a entrenar, yo no te permitiré participar en los concursos de fútbol.

76
Q

you forgot to tell your mom you are going for lunch with your friends.

a) what does she ask you?
b) what does she warn you?

A

a) ? A que restaurante tu vas?

b) Ten cuidado, y no andes solo!

77
Q

spanish club is having a cake sale at 9 but you cannot come on time.

a) What does your teacher advise you?
b) what additional comment does she add

A

a) Te sugiero que tu vayas a las diez.

b) No te olvides de traer la torta de chocolate.

78
Q

Your friend is in the hospital.
a) What do you ask him when you visit

b) What does he ask you to do for him?

A

a) Como te sientes?

b) Puedes comprarme un sandwhich de la cantina por favor?

79
Q

Your dance class got cancelled but you were not informed.

a) what does your dance teacher explain to your mom?
b) What does your mom ask?

A

a) La estudio de baile no tiene electricidad.

b) ? Cuando es la proxima clase?

80
Q

Your friends Angel has promised to give you a ride home but you cant find her when the party ends.

a) what do you ask your other friend?
b) what do they offer?

A

a) ? Tu sabes donde esta Angel? Porque ella necesita llevarme a casa
b) Si tu quieres, yo puedo llevarte a casa.

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