91) You are in a department store and want to buy a pair of shoes and a shirt for yourself and purse for a friend. Ask the clerk (your partner) to help you find the things you want. Tell him/her the size and color you are looking for and ask the price of each item.
92) Tell your partner the five people you would most like to meet and explain why.
93) Explain to your partner what you will most likely do on your fiftieth birthday. Describe what you will probably wear, where you will go, and how you will feel.
94) While driving between cities, your rental car begins to make a strange noise. You stop at a service station on the highway to discuss the problem with a mechanic (your partner). Describe where you think the noise is coming from. Ask if she/he can repair the car quickly and if she/he has a phone so you can call the rental agency.
95) Ask a friend (your partner) about his/her summer vacation plans. Find out:
• Where, when and with whom she/he will go
• How she/he plans to travel
• How long she/he will stay
• What places and/or whom she/he will visit
• How much money she/he will spend
• When she/he will return
96) Explain to your partner what you would do if you were traveling in a foreign country and lost your passports.
97) Your friend (your partner) wants to buy a used car and asks for your advice. Tell him/her to drive the car, check the brakes and suspension, and listen for strange noises. Also tell him/her to check the mileage, oil, water, and condition of the tires.
98) Tell what your New Year’s resolutions were. Ask your partner if she/he is going to make any resolutions for next year, and then tell him/her five things you would like to resolve.
99) A friend (your partner) has asked to borrow your notes because she/he missed class last week. Explain that as soon as you finish today’s assignment you will lend him/her the notes, but that you need them back tomorrow to study for the exam that’s on the following day.
100) You borrowed a friend’s car for the evening and had a minor accident. Apologize to him/her (your partner) and explain that you hit another car because you were driving too fast. Tell him/her that you called a tow truck to take the car to the garage and that you will pay for the repairs.
101) You are on vacation and are stropped by the police after failing to yield at an intersection. Explain to the officer (your partner) that you are a tourist on vacation and that you did not see the sign because it was raining and the windshield wipers of the rental car didn’t work.
102) In order to finance a summer trip, you must sell on or two of your possessions. Describe the articles you will sell to a friend (your partner), indicate how much each is worth, and say how much you will accept.
103) Invite a friend (your partner) to go to the amusement park with you this weekend. Decide what time you would like to leave, what you think the weather will be like, if you should take a picnic lunch or eat in one of the park’s restaurants, and how much time you would like to spend there.
104) Describe you favorite movie or play to you partner. Tell him/her how many times you’ve seen it, give a brief summary of the plot, talk bout why you liked it, and indicate why you think she/he would like it.
105) You and your roommate (your partner) are planning a small dinner party for friends who are vegetarians. Make a shopping list and deicide what you should serve for appetizers, the main course, dessert, and refreshments.
106) Describe to your partner the relationship you have with your best friend.
Say when you first met, what kinds of things you do together, what you have in common, how you feel about each other, and why you think she/he is so special.
107) You are the host of a party. Greet one of your guests [your partner], tell
Him/her you are glad she/he could come, and ask him/her the following:
how he/she is feeling this evening
if he/she would like a cocktail, wine, beer or a soft drink
if he/she has tried the appetizers
108) tell your partner what you wanted to be when you grow up and why you did or didn’t achieve your goal.
109) you don’t have enough money to pay your tuition because you just bought a new stereo system. Call your father/mother [your partner] and ask for a loan.
110) Explain to your partner what kind of advice your parents gave you before you went to college. Tell him/her the things they wanted you to do and the things they did not recommend. Indicate whether you followed their advice and why.
111) Describe to your partner one of the classes you are taking this term. Indicate whether it’s in your field of study, why you are taking the course, whether there are mid-term and/or final exams, whether you have a lot of homework or papers to turn in, and what grade you hope to receive.
112) you are working in the universities financial aid office and are in charge of doing preliminary interviews for loan requests. Ask a new student [your partner] for the following information.
his/her name and address
the name of his/her advisor
his/her field of study
his/her grade point average in high school
if she/he has applied for or received a scholarship
if she/he plans to apply for a loan each year
how much money she/he will need
if she/he has a full-time or part-time job
if she/he intends to be a full-time or part-time student
113) _You are the first to arrive at a friend’s graduation party. Tell your friend [your partner] that you are certain the others guests will arrive soon. Say that you hope your friends likes his/her gift. Tell him/her that it is a parity she/he hasn’t found a job yet, but don’t think he/she will have any problem because she/he has been a good student with excellent grades.
114) you have just received a scholarship for a study abroad program. Calls father/mother [your partner] and explain that you were awarded the grant because you received the highest score on the language examination, your grade point average is excellent, and your advisor wrote you a very good letter of recommendation.
115) tell your partner what you would do if you won a 100 thousand dollar lottery prize. Indicate what you would buy, whether you would share the prize with anybody and whether you would put any money in the bank.
116) Interview your partner and ask him/her the following:
what she/he would do if she/he lost her/his driver’s license
where she/he would go on vacation if money were no object
whom she/he would call if he/she had car trouble
what he ‘she would do if he/she had more free time
how she/he would call to ask for a favor
how she/he would travel if he/she wanted to go on vacation
what she/he would do if it was her/his best friend’s birthday and she/he forgot to send a card
117) Tell your partner whether you prefer to drive a car with manual or automatic transmission and explain why
118) You fell while entering a museum on your vacation, and broke your wrist. Dictate to your vacation, and you broke your wrist. Dictate to your friend [your partner] a short postcard explaining to your family what happened, Tell him that you have taken many pictures and wish they were there because of lowly country.
119) Your younger cousin [your partner] wants you to take him/her to the park explain that you are unable to do so because you must study for an exam that’s tomorrow. Promise to take him/her Saturday or Sunday if it doesn’t rain and that as soon as you finish studying you will buy him/her some ice cream.
120) Your birthday is next month and your family has asked you to suggest several appropriate gifts. Tell you mother/father [your partner] three or four things you would like to receive as gifts and explain why.
Professor Leonardo DeValoes
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
Orales 61-90 Post you link here
61) Tell your partner what you wanted to be when you were growing up and why did or didn’t achieve your goal.
62) You do not have enough money to pay for tuition because you just bought a new stereo system. Call your partner and ask for a loan.
63) Explain to your partner what kind of advice your parents gave you before you went to college. Tell them the things they wanted to do and the things they did not recommend. Indicate whether you followed their advice and why.
64) Describe to our partner one of the classes you are taking this term. Indicate whether it’s in your field of study, why you are taking the course, whether there are mid-term and/or final exams; whether you have a lot of homework or papers to turn in, what grade you hope to receive.
65) You are working I the university’s financial aid office and are in charge of doing preliminary interviews for loan requests. Ask a new student [your partner] for the following information:
-his /her name and address
-the name of his/her advisor
-his/her field of study
-his/her grade point average in high school
-if s/he had applied for or received a scholarship
-if s/he plans to apply for a loan each year
-how much money s/he will need
-if s/he has a full-time or part-time job
-if s/he intends to be a full-time or part-time student
66) You are the first to arrive at a friend’s graduation party. Tell your friend [your partner] that you are certain the other guest will arrive soon. Say that you hope your friend likes his/her gift. Tell him/her that it is a pity s/he hasn’t found a job yet, but you don’t think s/he will have any problem because s/he has been a good student with excellent grades.
67) You have just received a scholarship for a study abroad program. Call your father/mother [your partner] and explain that you were awarded the grant because you received the highest score on the language examination, your grade point average is excellent, and your advisor wrote you a very good letter of recommendation.
68) Tell your partner what you would do if you won a 100 thousand dollar lottery prize. Indicate what you would buy, whether you would share the prize with anybody, and whether you would put any money in the bank.
69) Interview your partner and ask him/her the following:
-what s/he would do if s/he lost her/his driver’s license
-where s/he would go on vacation if money were no object
-whom s/he would call if s/he had car trouble
-what s/he would do if s/he had more free time
-whom s/he would call to ask for a favor
-how s/he would travel if s/he wanted to go on vacation
-what s/he would do if it was her/his best friend’s birthday and s/he forgot to send a card
70) Tell your partner whether you prefer to drive a car with a manual or automatic transmission and explain why.
71) You fell while entering a museum on your vacation and you broke your wrist. Dictate to your friend [your partner] a short postcard explaining to your family what happened. Tell them you had to go to the hospital, but are fine now. Tell them that you have taken many pictures and wish here because it’s lovely country.
72) Your younger cousin [your partner] wants you to take him/her to the park. Explain that you are unable to do so because you must study for an exam that’s tomorrow. Promise to take him/her on Saturday or Sunday if it doesn’t rain and that as soon as you finish studying you will buy him/her some ice cream.
73) Your birthday is next month and your family has asked you to suggest several appropriate gifts. Tell you mother/father [your partner] three or four things you would like to receive as gifts and explain why.
74) A friend of yours [your partner] would like to attend your university. Give him/her four reasons why you think s/he should or should no enroll.
75) You have decided to look for an apartment to rent with a friend [your partner]. Discuss the desired location, the number of rooms needed, if it should be furnished or unfurnished, if you need appliances, and how much money you are both willing to pay.
76) You have just arrived on campus and need an apartment. Call the classified ads office of the local newspaper and dictate a brief ad to the secretary [your partner]. You should indicate whether you are looking for a furnished or unfurnished apartment, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, your preferred location, your price range, your phone number, and the time of day you may be contacted.
77) Tell a friend [your partner] about the “ideal” job you hope to find when you graduate. Talk about where you would like to work and for whom. Give a brief description and indicate if you wish to work full-time or part-time, what salary you hope to earn, and what plans you are making to achieve your goal.
78) You have found the car of your dreams, but don’t have enough money for the down-payment. Call one of your parents [your partner], describe the car, and try to convince him/her to loan you the money.
79) You are working for a job placement office. A client [your partner] wants to apply for a position in a travel agency. Find out the following:
• If s/he wants full-time or part-time work
• If s/he has traveled (Where?) (When?)
• His/her last place of employment
• His/her qualifications
• What languages s/he speaks
• If s/he likes to travel
• His/her salary requirements
• What s/he looks for in a job
80) Interview your partner. Ask him/her the following:
• his/her favorite dish
• what s/he likes to don on weekends
• what type of pet s/he prefers
• his/her birthday
• When s/he completed high school or collage
• the name of his/her favorite actor/actress
81) Explain to your partner why you think it is or isn’t important to learn another language.
82) Your roommate [your partner] has found what s/he thinks it is the ideal apartment and calls you from the rental agency to describe it. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, central heating, and air conditioning, and a swimming pool. It is located in an elegant neighborhood. Briefly explain why you do or don’t want to see the apartment.
83) While on vacation, you are shopping in an open air market, and a vendor [your partner] is trying to sell you a blanket. Express your disinterest by indicting that you think the item is too expensive, that it is the wrong color, and tat you don’t have any more room in your suitcase for souvenirs.
84) Describe to your partner in as much details as possible what you usually wear on the following occasions:
• a sports event in the fall
• a formal dance
• a picnic in the spring
• rafting on a river in the summer
85) You purchased a pair of black boots while on vacation, and upon returning to the hotel, you discover that the salesperson give you the wrong size. Return to the store an complain to the
86) Describe to your partner what you are wearing and/or what you sore yesterday.
87) Your roommate (your partner) is leaving for a two-week European summer vacation tomorrow and hasn’t started to pack yet. Tell him/her what articles she/he should pack in the suitcase and what items she/he should carry in a carry-on. Also remind him/her to take a passport, traveler’s checks, a major credit card; his/her address book, and something interesting to read on the plane.
88) You are planning a party, and a friend (your partner) is helping you clean your apartment. Ask him/her to do the following things:
• Sweep the kitchen
• Put the dishes in the dishwasher
• Vacuum the rug in the living room
• Clean the bathroom
• Throw away the trash
• Set the table
89) Describe to your partner five different things you have already done today.
90) Ask your partner about some of the things she/he did before graduating from high school. Find out if she/he did the following:
• Visited a foreign country
• Bought a car
• Studied a foreign language
• Worked (Where?)
• Wanted to attend college
• Traveled alone
62) You do not have enough money to pay for tuition because you just bought a new stereo system. Call your partner and ask for a loan.
63) Explain to your partner what kind of advice your parents gave you before you went to college. Tell them the things they wanted to do and the things they did not recommend. Indicate whether you followed their advice and why.
64) Describe to our partner one of the classes you are taking this term. Indicate whether it’s in your field of study, why you are taking the course, whether there are mid-term and/or final exams; whether you have a lot of homework or papers to turn in, what grade you hope to receive.
65) You are working I the university’s financial aid office and are in charge of doing preliminary interviews for loan requests. Ask a new student [your partner] for the following information:
-his /her name and address
-the name of his/her advisor
-his/her field of study
-his/her grade point average in high school
-if s/he had applied for or received a scholarship
-if s/he plans to apply for a loan each year
-how much money s/he will need
-if s/he has a full-time or part-time job
-if s/he intends to be a full-time or part-time student
66) You are the first to arrive at a friend’s graduation party. Tell your friend [your partner] that you are certain the other guest will arrive soon. Say that you hope your friend likes his/her gift. Tell him/her that it is a pity s/he hasn’t found a job yet, but you don’t think s/he will have any problem because s/he has been a good student with excellent grades.
67) You have just received a scholarship for a study abroad program. Call your father/mother [your partner] and explain that you were awarded the grant because you received the highest score on the language examination, your grade point average is excellent, and your advisor wrote you a very good letter of recommendation.
68) Tell your partner what you would do if you won a 100 thousand dollar lottery prize. Indicate what you would buy, whether you would share the prize with anybody, and whether you would put any money in the bank.
69) Interview your partner and ask him/her the following:
-what s/he would do if s/he lost her/his driver’s license
-where s/he would go on vacation if money were no object
-whom s/he would call if s/he had car trouble
-what s/he would do if s/he had more free time
-whom s/he would call to ask for a favor
-how s/he would travel if s/he wanted to go on vacation
-what s/he would do if it was her/his best friend’s birthday and s/he forgot to send a card
70) Tell your partner whether you prefer to drive a car with a manual or automatic transmission and explain why.
71) You fell while entering a museum on your vacation and you broke your wrist. Dictate to your friend [your partner] a short postcard explaining to your family what happened. Tell them you had to go to the hospital, but are fine now. Tell them that you have taken many pictures and wish here because it’s lovely country.
72) Your younger cousin [your partner] wants you to take him/her to the park. Explain that you are unable to do so because you must study for an exam that’s tomorrow. Promise to take him/her on Saturday or Sunday if it doesn’t rain and that as soon as you finish studying you will buy him/her some ice cream.
73) Your birthday is next month and your family has asked you to suggest several appropriate gifts. Tell you mother/father [your partner] three or four things you would like to receive as gifts and explain why.
74) A friend of yours [your partner] would like to attend your university. Give him/her four reasons why you think s/he should or should no enroll.
75) You have decided to look for an apartment to rent with a friend [your partner]. Discuss the desired location, the number of rooms needed, if it should be furnished or unfurnished, if you need appliances, and how much money you are both willing to pay.
76) You have just arrived on campus and need an apartment. Call the classified ads office of the local newspaper and dictate a brief ad to the secretary [your partner]. You should indicate whether you are looking for a furnished or unfurnished apartment, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, your preferred location, your price range, your phone number, and the time of day you may be contacted.
77) Tell a friend [your partner] about the “ideal” job you hope to find when you graduate. Talk about where you would like to work and for whom. Give a brief description and indicate if you wish to work full-time or part-time, what salary you hope to earn, and what plans you are making to achieve your goal.
78) You have found the car of your dreams, but don’t have enough money for the down-payment. Call one of your parents [your partner], describe the car, and try to convince him/her to loan you the money.
79) You are working for a job placement office. A client [your partner] wants to apply for a position in a travel agency. Find out the following:
• If s/he wants full-time or part-time work
• If s/he has traveled (Where?) (When?)
• His/her last place of employment
• His/her qualifications
• What languages s/he speaks
• If s/he likes to travel
• His/her salary requirements
• What s/he looks for in a job
80) Interview your partner. Ask him/her the following:
• his/her favorite dish
• what s/he likes to don on weekends
• what type of pet s/he prefers
• his/her birthday
• When s/he completed high school or collage
• the name of his/her favorite actor/actress
81) Explain to your partner why you think it is or isn’t important to learn another language.
82) Your roommate [your partner] has found what s/he thinks it is the ideal apartment and calls you from the rental agency to describe it. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, central heating, and air conditioning, and a swimming pool. It is located in an elegant neighborhood. Briefly explain why you do or don’t want to see the apartment.
83) While on vacation, you are shopping in an open air market, and a vendor [your partner] is trying to sell you a blanket. Express your disinterest by indicting that you think the item is too expensive, that it is the wrong color, and tat you don’t have any more room in your suitcase for souvenirs.
84) Describe to your partner in as much details as possible what you usually wear on the following occasions:
• a sports event in the fall
• a formal dance
• a picnic in the spring
• rafting on a river in the summer
85) You purchased a pair of black boots while on vacation, and upon returning to the hotel, you discover that the salesperson give you the wrong size. Return to the store an complain to the
86) Describe to your partner what you are wearing and/or what you sore yesterday.
87) Your roommate (your partner) is leaving for a two-week European summer vacation tomorrow and hasn’t started to pack yet. Tell him/her what articles she/he should pack in the suitcase and what items she/he should carry in a carry-on. Also remind him/her to take a passport, traveler’s checks, a major credit card; his/her address book, and something interesting to read on the plane.
88) You are planning a party, and a friend (your partner) is helping you clean your apartment. Ask him/her to do the following things:
• Sweep the kitchen
• Put the dishes in the dishwasher
• Vacuum the rug in the living room
• Clean the bathroom
• Throw away the trash
• Set the table
89) Describe to your partner five different things you have already done today.
90) Ask your partner about some of the things she/he did before graduating from high school. Find out if she/he did the following:
• Visited a foreign country
• Bought a car
• Studied a foreign language
• Worked (Where?)
• Wanted to attend college
• Traveled alone
Orales 31-60 - Post you link here
31) You have found the car of your dreams but you don’t have enough money for the down payment. Call one of your parents [your partner], describe the car, and try to convince him/her to loan you the money.
32) You are working in a job placement office. A client [your partner] wants to apply for a position in a travel agency. Find out the following:
if s/he wants full-time or part-time work
if s/he has traveled (Where?)(When?)
his/her last place of employment
his/her qualifications
what languages s/he speaks
if s/he likes to travel
his/her salary requirements
what s/he looks for in a job
33) Interview your partner. Ask him/her the following:
his/her favorite dish
what s/he likes to do on weekends
what type of pet s/he prefers
his/her birth date
when s/he completed high school or college
the name of his/her favorite actor/actress
34) Explain to your partner why you think it is or isn’t important to learn another language.
35) Your roommate [your partner] has found what s/he thinks is the ideal apartment and calls you from the rental agency to describe it. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, central heating and air conditioning, ad a swimming pool. It is located in an elegant neighborhood. Briefly explain why you do or don’t want to see the apartment.
36) While on vacation, you are shopping in an open air market, and a vendor [your partner] is trying to sell you a blanket. Express your disinterest by indicating that you think the item is too expensive, that it is the wrong color, and that you don’t have any more room in your suitcase for souvenirs.
37) Describe to your partner in as much detail as possible what you usually wear on the following occasions:
a sports event in the fall
a formal dance
a picnic in the spring
rafting on a river in the summer
38) You purchased a pair of black boots while on vacation, and upon returning to the hotel, you discover that the salesperson gave you the wrong size. Return to the store and complain to the clerk [your partner]. Explain the problem and tell him/ her about the inconvenience the error caused because you had planned to go to the art museum and now it is too late.
39) Describe to our partner what you are wearing and .or what you wore yesterday.
40) Your roommate [your partner] is leaving for a two-week European summer vacation tomorrow and hasn’t started to pack yet. Tell him/her what articles s/he should pack in the suitcase and what items s/he should carry in a carry-on. Also remind him/her to take passport, traveler’s checks, a major credit card; his/her address book, and something interesting to read on the plane.
41) You planning a party and a friend [your partner] are helping you clean your apartment. Ask him/her to do the following things:
sweep the kitchen
Put the dishes in the dishwasher
Vacuum the rug
Clean the bathroom
Throw away the trash
Set the table
42) Describe to your partner five different things you have already done today.
43) Ask your partner about some of the things s/he did before graduating from high school:
Visited a foreign country
Bought a car
Studied a foreign language
Worked
Wanted to attend college
Traveled alone
44) You are in a department store and want to buy a pair of shoes and a shirt for yourself and a purse for a friend. Ask your partner to help you find the things you need.
45) Tell your partner the five people you would most like to meet and explain why.
46) Explain to your partner what you will most likely do on your 18th birthday.
47) While driving between cities, your rental car begins to make a strange noise. You stop at a service station on the highway to discuss the problem with your partner. Describe where you think the noise is coming from. Ask if they can repair the car quickly and if they have a phone so you can cal the rental agency.
48) Ask your partner about their summer vacation plans. Find out:
Where, when and with whom they will go
How long they plan to travel
What places will they visit?
How much money they will spend
When they will return
49) Explain to your partner what you would do if you were traveling in a foreign country and lost your passport.
50) Your partner wants to buy a used car and asks for your advice. Tell them to drive the car, check the breaks and suspension, and listen for strange noises.
51) Tell what your new year’s resolutions were. Ask your partner if they are going to make any resolutions for next new years, and then tell them what you would like to resolve.
52) Your partner has asked to borrow your notes because they had missed class last week. Explain that as soon as you finish today’s assignment you will lend them the notes, but that you need them back tomorrow to study for the exam that’s on the following day.
53) You borrowed a friend’s car for the evening and had a minor car accident. Apologize to your partner and explain that you hit another car because you were driving too fast. Tell them you called a tow truck to take the car to the garage and that you will pay for the repairs.
54) You are on vacation and are stopped by the police after yield at an intersection. Explain to your partner that you did not see the sign because it was raining and the windshield wipers of the rental car didn’t work.
55) In order to finance a summer trip, you must sell one or two of your possessions. Describe the articles you will sell to your partner, indicate how much each item is worth, and say how much you will accept.
56) Invite your partner to go to the amusement park with you this weekend. Decide what time you would like to leave, what you think the weather will be like, if you should take a picnic lunch or eat in one of the restaurants.
57) Describe your favorite movie or play to your partner. tell them how many times you’ve seen it, give a summary of the plot, talk about why you liked it, and indicate why you think they should see it.
58) You and your partner are planning a small dinner party for friends who are vegetarians. Make a shopping list and decide what you should serve for appetizers, main course, dessert, and refreshments.
59) Describe to your partner the relationship you have with your best friend. Say when you first met, what kinds of things you do together, what kinds of things you do together, what you have in common, how you feel about each other, and why you think their so special.
60) You are the host of a party. Greet your partner, tell them you are glad to see them and glad they can come, and ask them the following:
How they are feeling
If they would like a drink
If they have tried the appetizers
32) You are working in a job placement office. A client [your partner] wants to apply for a position in a travel agency. Find out the following:
if s/he wants full-time or part-time work
if s/he has traveled (Where?)(When?)
his/her last place of employment
his/her qualifications
what languages s/he speaks
if s/he likes to travel
his/her salary requirements
what s/he looks for in a job
33) Interview your partner. Ask him/her the following:
his/her favorite dish
what s/he likes to do on weekends
what type of pet s/he prefers
his/her birth date
when s/he completed high school or college
the name of his/her favorite actor/actress
34) Explain to your partner why you think it is or isn’t important to learn another language.
35) Your roommate [your partner] has found what s/he thinks is the ideal apartment and calls you from the rental agency to describe it. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, central heating and air conditioning, ad a swimming pool. It is located in an elegant neighborhood. Briefly explain why you do or don’t want to see the apartment.
36) While on vacation, you are shopping in an open air market, and a vendor [your partner] is trying to sell you a blanket. Express your disinterest by indicating that you think the item is too expensive, that it is the wrong color, and that you don’t have any more room in your suitcase for souvenirs.
37) Describe to your partner in as much detail as possible what you usually wear on the following occasions:
a sports event in the fall
a formal dance
a picnic in the spring
rafting on a river in the summer
38) You purchased a pair of black boots while on vacation, and upon returning to the hotel, you discover that the salesperson gave you the wrong size. Return to the store and complain to the clerk [your partner]. Explain the problem and tell him/ her about the inconvenience the error caused because you had planned to go to the art museum and now it is too late.
39) Describe to our partner what you are wearing and .or what you wore yesterday.
40) Your roommate [your partner] is leaving for a two-week European summer vacation tomorrow and hasn’t started to pack yet. Tell him/her what articles s/he should pack in the suitcase and what items s/he should carry in a carry-on. Also remind him/her to take passport, traveler’s checks, a major credit card; his/her address book, and something interesting to read on the plane.
41) You planning a party and a friend [your partner] are helping you clean your apartment. Ask him/her to do the following things:
sweep the kitchen
Put the dishes in the dishwasher
Vacuum the rug
Clean the bathroom
Throw away the trash
Set the table
42) Describe to your partner five different things you have already done today.
43) Ask your partner about some of the things s/he did before graduating from high school:
Visited a foreign country
Bought a car
Studied a foreign language
Worked
Wanted to attend college
Traveled alone
44) You are in a department store and want to buy a pair of shoes and a shirt for yourself and a purse for a friend. Ask your partner to help you find the things you need.
45) Tell your partner the five people you would most like to meet and explain why.
46) Explain to your partner what you will most likely do on your 18th birthday.
47) While driving between cities, your rental car begins to make a strange noise. You stop at a service station on the highway to discuss the problem with your partner. Describe where you think the noise is coming from. Ask if they can repair the car quickly and if they have a phone so you can cal the rental agency.
48) Ask your partner about their summer vacation plans. Find out:
Where, when and with whom they will go
How long they plan to travel
What places will they visit?
How much money they will spend
When they will return
49) Explain to your partner what you would do if you were traveling in a foreign country and lost your passport.
50) Your partner wants to buy a used car and asks for your advice. Tell them to drive the car, check the breaks and suspension, and listen for strange noises.
51) Tell what your new year’s resolutions were. Ask your partner if they are going to make any resolutions for next new years, and then tell them what you would like to resolve.
52) Your partner has asked to borrow your notes because they had missed class last week. Explain that as soon as you finish today’s assignment you will lend them the notes, but that you need them back tomorrow to study for the exam that’s on the following day.
53) You borrowed a friend’s car for the evening and had a minor car accident. Apologize to your partner and explain that you hit another car because you were driving too fast. Tell them you called a tow truck to take the car to the garage and that you will pay for the repairs.
54) You are on vacation and are stopped by the police after yield at an intersection. Explain to your partner that you did not see the sign because it was raining and the windshield wipers of the rental car didn’t work.
55) In order to finance a summer trip, you must sell one or two of your possessions. Describe the articles you will sell to your partner, indicate how much each item is worth, and say how much you will accept.
56) Invite your partner to go to the amusement park with you this weekend. Decide what time you would like to leave, what you think the weather will be like, if you should take a picnic lunch or eat in one of the restaurants.
57) Describe your favorite movie or play to your partner. tell them how many times you’ve seen it, give a summary of the plot, talk about why you liked it, and indicate why you think they should see it.
58) You and your partner are planning a small dinner party for friends who are vegetarians. Make a shopping list and decide what you should serve for appetizers, main course, dessert, and refreshments.
59) Describe to your partner the relationship you have with your best friend. Say when you first met, what kinds of things you do together, what kinds of things you do together, what you have in common, how you feel about each other, and why you think their so special.
60) You are the host of a party. Greet your partner, tell them you are glad to see them and glad they can come, and ask them the following:
How they are feeling
If they would like a drink
If they have tried the appetizers
Orales 1- 30 - Post you link here
1) your friends what you did last Friday or Saturday night. Then briefly describe your plans for the upcoming weekend.
2) Describe to your partner the morning wake up rituals of one of your roommates. Explain as completely as possible what s/he does for the moment s/he gets up until s/he leaves.
3) Briefly describe to your partner which household chores you do and which you do not do. Explain.
4) You are sitting on the front porch with one of your cousins (your partner). Tell him/her about some things you used to do when you were a kid.
5) Explain to your partner which sports you really like and the ones you dislike. Explain why in each case.
6) Instead of renting an apartment as the beach as promised, your family has decided to take a cabin in the mountains. You are very upset because you already made plans with your friends. Explain to your father/mother why you are upset and offer several excuses for not accompanying them.
7) Describe to your partner 3 or 4 gifts you bought within the last year. Tell for whom, why, and where you bought the items, and how much they had cost.
8) Ask your partner doe s/he usually spends summer vacation. Ask where they go, with whom, for how long, what type of things they do, where they plan to go this year.
9) You and your partner are talking about events and activities that used to get in trouble when you were kids. Discuss these activities and compare them to the things you do now.
10) You and your partner have decided to go on a camping trip in the mountains. Discuss how much time you think it will take, what articles you should carry in your backpacks, and how much money you think you will need.
11) Tell a friend (your partner) about the last time you went to an expensive restaurant. Explain where you went and with whom. Tell them what you ordered and if u plan to return.
12) While walking on the beach at a resort, you cut your foot, and now the wound is infected. Explain to the Red Cross attendant (your partner) exactly what happened and how you took care of the wound. Tell them that you had a tetanus shot last year and ask him to prescribe something for the pain.
13) Interview your partner and find out the following information about his/her childhood:
• Where she was born
• Where she lived
• What they were like
• Where the family spent vacations
• When they began to work and where
• What they always wanted to be
14) Describe to your partner your last visit to the student health center or hospital. Explain why you went and indicate what type of advice, treatment, and medication you received.
15) Your partner calls and tries to convince you to go for a ride on their motorcycle. Decline the invitation, explain the last time you rode a motorcycle tit rained cats and dogs, and you got a fever, a sore throat, and a cough and had to go to the doctor for a flu shot. Suggest going to the movies instead.
16) You have taken a job as an English teacher abroad; you must open a bank account. Explain to our partner that you need to open a checking account with a deposit of $150. You also want to cash $300 in traveler’s checks, deposit $250 in a savings account, and get 450 back in cash.
17) A friend has sent you to the cleaners to pick up two pairs of brown pants, three white shirts, and a coat. Tell your partner that you forgot the claim check. Give them your friends last name, describe the articles, and ask how much you owe.
18) Briefly tell your partner about the errands you generally do on weekends. Describe which ones you like to do and which ones you don’t. Explain why.
19) Your friends youngest sibling is about to begin high school. Give your partner some advice and suggestions on how to become a successful and popular student.
20) You want to join a dating club. In order to complete your profile, discuss with your partner what types of activities you enjoy. Then describe what type of person you hope to meet.
21) You are visiting your partner who just had a minor surgery. Tell them that you are sorry they are in the hospital. Ask what your partner wants the next time you visit.
22) You are on vacation and what to send a package home. You enter the post office. Tell your partner you want to send the parcel my airmail. Give them the mailing address. Ask how much it costs to spend postcards to the US, and tell them you want to buy 10 stamps.
23) You are working as manager in charge of new trainees in an international fast-food restaurant. Give a new employee [your partner] the following instructions:
• Be at work by nine every morning
• always wears his/her uniform
• read and studies the menu
• learn how to prepare the sandwiches and drinks
• always count the change twice
• call if they are going to be late or sick
• Don’t give free food to friends
24) You have volunteered as a campus tour guide for a group of exchange students. Provide the group with simple directions to the bookstore, library, and stadium. Suggest one or two places on campus where they may have lunch after the tour is finished and tell them where they must register for classes.
25) The final exam is tomorrow, and you are planning to study with a classmate in your room this afternoon. Discuss with your partner when you should meet and for how long. Then give him/her directions on how to get to your apartment/dormitory.
26) You are vacationing and must send a telegram home informing your family that someone has stolen your luggage and that you need money to buy clothes. Give the telegraph operator [your partner] your name and tell him/her where you want the telegraph sent. Then relay the message you wish to send. Ask when it will arrive and how much it will cost. Thank the operator and ask for directions to the nearest police station so you can report the robbery.
27) A friend of yours [your partner] would like to attend your university. Give him/her four reasons why you think s/he should or should not enroll.
28) You have decided to look for an apartment to rent with a friend [your partner]. Discuss the desired location, the number of rooms needed, if it should be furnished or unfurnished, if you need appliances, and how much money you are both willing to pay.
29) You have just arrived on campus and need an apartment. Call the classified ads office of the local newspaper and dictate a brief ad to the secretary [your partner]. You should indicate whether you are looking for a furnished or unfurnished apartment, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, your preferred location, your price range, your phone number, and the time of day you may be contacted.
30) Tell a friend [your partner] about the “ideal” job you hope to find when you graduate. Talk about where you like to work and for whom, Give a brief job description and indicate if you wish to work full-time or part-time, what salary you hope to earn, and what plans you are making to achieve your goal.
2) Describe to your partner the morning wake up rituals of one of your roommates. Explain as completely as possible what s/he does for the moment s/he gets up until s/he leaves.
3) Briefly describe to your partner which household chores you do and which you do not do. Explain.
4) You are sitting on the front porch with one of your cousins (your partner). Tell him/her about some things you used to do when you were a kid.
5) Explain to your partner which sports you really like and the ones you dislike. Explain why in each case.
6) Instead of renting an apartment as the beach as promised, your family has decided to take a cabin in the mountains. You are very upset because you already made plans with your friends. Explain to your father/mother why you are upset and offer several excuses for not accompanying them.
7) Describe to your partner 3 or 4 gifts you bought within the last year. Tell for whom, why, and where you bought the items, and how much they had cost.
8) Ask your partner doe s/he usually spends summer vacation. Ask where they go, with whom, for how long, what type of things they do, where they plan to go this year.
9) You and your partner are talking about events and activities that used to get in trouble when you were kids. Discuss these activities and compare them to the things you do now.
10) You and your partner have decided to go on a camping trip in the mountains. Discuss how much time you think it will take, what articles you should carry in your backpacks, and how much money you think you will need.
11) Tell a friend (your partner) about the last time you went to an expensive restaurant. Explain where you went and with whom. Tell them what you ordered and if u plan to return.
12) While walking on the beach at a resort, you cut your foot, and now the wound is infected. Explain to the Red Cross attendant (your partner) exactly what happened and how you took care of the wound. Tell them that you had a tetanus shot last year and ask him to prescribe something for the pain.
13) Interview your partner and find out the following information about his/her childhood:
• Where she was born
• Where she lived
• What they were like
• Where the family spent vacations
• When they began to work and where
• What they always wanted to be
14) Describe to your partner your last visit to the student health center or hospital. Explain why you went and indicate what type of advice, treatment, and medication you received.
15) Your partner calls and tries to convince you to go for a ride on their motorcycle. Decline the invitation, explain the last time you rode a motorcycle tit rained cats and dogs, and you got a fever, a sore throat, and a cough and had to go to the doctor for a flu shot. Suggest going to the movies instead.
16) You have taken a job as an English teacher abroad; you must open a bank account. Explain to our partner that you need to open a checking account with a deposit of $150. You also want to cash $300 in traveler’s checks, deposit $250 in a savings account, and get 450 back in cash.
17) A friend has sent you to the cleaners to pick up two pairs of brown pants, three white shirts, and a coat. Tell your partner that you forgot the claim check. Give them your friends last name, describe the articles, and ask how much you owe.
18) Briefly tell your partner about the errands you generally do on weekends. Describe which ones you like to do and which ones you don’t. Explain why.
19) Your friends youngest sibling is about to begin high school. Give your partner some advice and suggestions on how to become a successful and popular student.
20) You want to join a dating club. In order to complete your profile, discuss with your partner what types of activities you enjoy. Then describe what type of person you hope to meet.
21) You are visiting your partner who just had a minor surgery. Tell them that you are sorry they are in the hospital. Ask what your partner wants the next time you visit.
22) You are on vacation and what to send a package home. You enter the post office. Tell your partner you want to send the parcel my airmail. Give them the mailing address. Ask how much it costs to spend postcards to the US, and tell them you want to buy 10 stamps.
23) You are working as manager in charge of new trainees in an international fast-food restaurant. Give a new employee [your partner] the following instructions:
• Be at work by nine every morning
• always wears his/her uniform
• read and studies the menu
• learn how to prepare the sandwiches and drinks
• always count the change twice
• call if they are going to be late or sick
• Don’t give free food to friends
24) You have volunteered as a campus tour guide for a group of exchange students. Provide the group with simple directions to the bookstore, library, and stadium. Suggest one or two places on campus where they may have lunch after the tour is finished and tell them where they must register for classes.
25) The final exam is tomorrow, and you are planning to study with a classmate in your room this afternoon. Discuss with your partner when you should meet and for how long. Then give him/her directions on how to get to your apartment/dormitory.
26) You are vacationing and must send a telegram home informing your family that someone has stolen your luggage and that you need money to buy clothes. Give the telegraph operator [your partner] your name and tell him/her where you want the telegraph sent. Then relay the message you wish to send. Ask when it will arrive and how much it will cost. Thank the operator and ask for directions to the nearest police station so you can report the robbery.
27) A friend of yours [your partner] would like to attend your university. Give him/her four reasons why you think s/he should or should not enroll.
28) You have decided to look for an apartment to rent with a friend [your partner]. Discuss the desired location, the number of rooms needed, if it should be furnished or unfurnished, if you need appliances, and how much money you are both willing to pay.
29) You have just arrived on campus and need an apartment. Call the classified ads office of the local newspaper and dictate a brief ad to the secretary [your partner]. You should indicate whether you are looking for a furnished or unfurnished apartment, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, your preferred location, your price range, your phone number, and the time of day you may be contacted.
30) Tell a friend [your partner] about the “ideal” job you hope to find when you graduate. Talk about where you like to work and for whom, Give a brief job description and indicate if you wish to work full-time or part-time, what salary you hope to earn, and what plans you are making to achieve your goal.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Blog #27 Capitulo 27 - El Delantal Blanco
Blog #27 Capitulo 27 - El Delantal Blanco
En el Capítulo 27, leíste la obra de teatro El delantal blanco, de Sergio Vodanovic. En esta obra, hay muchas referencias a la posición que la señora y la empleada tienen en la sociedad. Por ejemplo, la señora le dice a la empleada: "Yo tengo plata, tú no tienes. Ésa es toda la diferencia entre nosotras". La señora habla también de su "lugar" y el "lugar" de la empleada, y explica en otra parte que "una empleada en la playa se sienta siempre un poco más atrás que su patrona".
Esta distinción entre la señora y la empleada se refiere al concepto de clase. ¿Sabes lo que significa "clase social"? ¿Por qué crees que la empleada actúa como la señora después de cambiar de vestido? y ¿Por qué se puede considerar esta obra un comentario social?
En el Capítulo 27, leíste la obra de teatro El delantal blanco, de Sergio Vodanovic. En esta obra, hay muchas referencias a la posición que la señora y la empleada tienen en la sociedad. Por ejemplo, la señora le dice a la empleada: "Yo tengo plata, tú no tienes. Ésa es toda la diferencia entre nosotras". La señora habla también de su "lugar" y el "lugar" de la empleada, y explica en otra parte que "una empleada en la playa se sienta siempre un poco más atrás que su patrona".
Esta distinción entre la señora y la empleada se refiere al concepto de clase. ¿Sabes lo que significa "clase social"? ¿Por qué crees que la empleada actúa como la señora después de cambiar de vestido? y ¿Por qué se puede considerar esta obra un comentario social?
Blog #26 Capitulo 26 - Los Indios Kuna
Blog #26 Capitulo 26 - Los Indios Kuna
En el Capítulo 26, leíste sobre los indios kunas de las islas San Blas, un archipiélago panameño en el Caribe. Entre los indios kunas los hombres y las mujeres tienen diferentes papeles. Uno de los papeles de las mujeres es coser molas. ¿Qué es una mola? ¿Qué aspecto sobre los kunas te parece más interesante? Explica tu respuesta en un párrafo breve.
En el Capítulo 26, leíste sobre los indios kunas de las islas San Blas, un archipiélago panameño en el Caribe. Entre los indios kunas los hombres y las mujeres tienen diferentes papeles. Uno de los papeles de las mujeres es coser molas. ¿Qué es una mola? ¿Qué aspecto sobre los kunas te parece más interesante? Explica tu respuesta en un párrafo breve.
Blog #25 - Capítulo 25: La Tomatina
Blog #25 - Capítulo 25: La Tomatina
En el Capítulo 25 leíste sobre la fiesta de la Tomatina. ¿Te gustaría ir a Buñol para ver la fiesta de la Tomatina? ¿Qué te gustaría hacer durante tu visita a Buñol? ¿Te gustaría participar en la Tomatina? ¿Cuál es tu opinión sobre este evento? Da por lo menos tres razones por las que tienes esta opinión. Escribe un párrafo breve.
En el Capítulo 25 leíste sobre la fiesta de la Tomatina. ¿Te gustaría ir a Buñol para ver la fiesta de la Tomatina? ¿Qué te gustaría hacer durante tu visita a Buñol? ¿Te gustaría participar en la Tomatina? ¿Cuál es tu opinión sobre este evento? Da por lo menos tres razones por las que tienes esta opinión. Escribe un párrafo breve.
Blog #24 - Capitulo 24 - Fernando Botero
Blog #24 - Capitulo 24 - Fernando Botero
Uno de los temas de Botero son las corridas de toros. Dice Botero: "Es una de las actividades que más se presta a ser pintada. Las imágenes, siempre poderosas, y el color están ahí. La corrida, en cierto modo, se pinta sola. El pintor no tiene que inventar el color, los movimientos, la poesía. Todo, absolutamente todo, te lo dan en la plaza. Cada vez que asisto a una corrida, en mi subconsciente queda grabada una imagen, un gesto, un color".
¿Has asistido a una corrida de toros o has visto alguna vez un vídeo de una corrida de toros en tu clase de español? ¿Qué imágenes te vienen a la mente cuando piensas en una corrida de toros?¿Qué le dirías a un amigo para que fuera a ver una exposición de la obra de Botero? Explica tu respuesta en un párrafo breve
Uno de los temas de Botero son las corridas de toros. Dice Botero: "Es una de las actividades que más se presta a ser pintada. Las imágenes, siempre poderosas, y el color están ahí. La corrida, en cierto modo, se pinta sola. El pintor no tiene que inventar el color, los movimientos, la poesía. Todo, absolutamente todo, te lo dan en la plaza. Cada vez que asisto a una corrida, en mi subconsciente queda grabada una imagen, un gesto, un color".
¿Has asistido a una corrida de toros o has visto alguna vez un vídeo de una corrida de toros en tu clase de español? ¿Qué imágenes te vienen a la mente cuando piensas en una corrida de toros?¿Qué le dirías a un amigo para que fuera a ver una exposición de la obra de Botero? Explica tu respuesta en un párrafo breve
Blog# 23 Capitulo 23 - La Fiesta de San Fermín
Blog# 23 Capitulo 23 - La Fiesta de San Fermín
En el Capítulo 23 leíste sobre la fiesta de San Fermín. ¿Te gustaría ir a Pamplona para ver la fiesta de San Fermín? ¿Qué te gustaría hacer durante tu visita a Pamplona? ¿Cuál es tu opinión sobre la fiesta de San Fermín? Explica tu respuesta en un párrafo breve.
En el Capítulo 23 leíste sobre la fiesta de San Fermín. ¿Te gustaría ir a Pamplona para ver la fiesta de San Fermín? ¿Qué te gustaría hacer durante tu visita a Pamplona? ¿Cuál es tu opinión sobre la fiesta de San Fermín? Explica tu respuesta en un párrafo breve.
Blog # 22 Capitulo 22 - Oda al tomate
Blog # 22 Capitulo 22 - Oda al tomate
¿Por qué crees que el poeta Pablo Neruda compara la preparación de una ensalada con una boda? ¿Crees que es una buena metáfora? ¿Por qué? Si es posible, utiliza elementos específicos del poema en tu respuesta. Escribe un párrafo breve para explicar tu respuesta.
¿Por qué crees que el poeta Pablo Neruda compara la preparación de una ensalada con una boda? ¿Crees que es una buena metáfora? ¿Por qué? Si es posible, utiliza elementos específicos del poema en tu respuesta. Escribe un párrafo breve para explicar tu respuesta.
Blog #21 - Capitulo 21 - Canción de ontono en primavera
Blog #21 - Capitulo 21 - Canción de ontono en primavera
En el Capítulo 21, leíste un poema de Rubén Darío, un poeta nicaragüense. Se considera a Darío el máximo representante del modernismo. ¿Qué sabes de la vida y obra de Rubén Darío? ¿Y del modernismo? Cuando el poeta Rubén Darío habla de sus amores, ¿crees que representan a mujeres verdaderas que el ha conocido o son símbolos de algo? ¿De que pueden ser símbolos? Escribe un párrafo breve para explicar tus ideas.
En el Capítulo 21, leíste un poema de Rubén Darío, un poeta nicaragüense. Se considera a Darío el máximo representante del modernismo. ¿Qué sabes de la vida y obra de Rubén Darío? ¿Y del modernismo? Cuando el poeta Rubén Darío habla de sus amores, ¿crees que representan a mujeres verdaderas que el ha conocido o son símbolos de algo? ¿De que pueden ser símbolos? Escribe un párrafo breve para explicar tus ideas.
Blog #20 - Capitulo 20 - Selecciones de Versos sencillos
Blog #20 - Capitulo 20 - Selecciones de Versos sencillos
En el Capítulo 20, leíste unas selecciones de los Versos sencillos de José Martí, un escritor cubano. La biografía de Martí es muy rica. ¿Qué sabes de la vida de José Martí? Si piensas en el poema de José Martí, ¿Le gustaría más tener “un tesoro en oro y trigo” o buen amigo? Explicas tus razones en un párrafo breve.
En el Capítulo 20, leíste unas selecciones de los Versos sencillos de José Martí, un escritor cubano. La biografía de Martí es muy rica. ¿Qué sabes de la vida de José Martí? Si piensas en el poema de José Martí, ¿Le gustaría más tener “un tesoro en oro y trigo” o buen amigo? Explicas tus razones en un párrafo breve.
Blog #18 - Capitulo 18: Desperdida
Blog #18 - Capitulo 18: Desperdida
En el Capítulo 18, leíste un poema de Federico García Lorca, un poeta y dramaturgo español. García Lorca formó parte de la Generación del 27. ¿Qué sabes de Federico García Lorca? ¿Y de la Generación del 27?
¿Qué piensas que significan el niño que come naranjas y el segador que siega el trigo en el poema de García Lorca? ¿Por qué crees que el poeta los menciona en un poema sobre la muerte? Escribe un párrafo breve para explicar tus ideas.
En el Capítulo 18, leíste un poema de Federico García Lorca, un poeta y dramaturgo español. García Lorca formó parte de la Generación del 27. ¿Qué sabes de Federico García Lorca? ¿Y de la Generación del 27?
¿Qué piensas que significan el niño que come naranjas y el segador que siega el trigo en el poema de García Lorca? ¿Por qué crees que el poeta los menciona en un poema sobre la muerte? Escribe un párrafo breve para explicar tus ideas.
Blog #17 - Capitulo 17 - Proverbios y cantares, XXIX
Blog #17 - Capitulo 17 - Proverbios y cantares, XXIX
En el Capítulo 17, leíste un poema de Antonio Machado, uno de los poetas líricos más notables de España. Machado formó parte de la Generación del 98. ¿Qué sabes de Antonio Machado? ¿Y de la Generación del 98?
¿Estás de acuerdo con el poeta Antonio Machando en que la vida no es nada más que “estelas en la mar” o crees que haya personas para quienes eso no es verdad porque han tenido mucha influencia en la historia del mundo? Escribe un párrafo breve para explicar tu respuesta.
En el Capítulo 17, leíste un poema de Antonio Machado, uno de los poetas líricos más notables de España. Machado formó parte de la Generación del 98. ¿Qué sabes de Antonio Machado? ¿Y de la Generación del 98?
¿Estás de acuerdo con el poeta Antonio Machando en que la vida no es nada más que “estelas en la mar” o crees que haya personas para quienes eso no es verdad porque han tenido mucha influencia en la historia del mundo? Escribe un párrafo breve para explicar tu respuesta.
Blog #16 - Capitulo 16 - Adolescencia
Blog #16 - Capitulo 16 - Adolescencia
El poeta de “adolescencia” parece decir que la adolescencia pasa rápidamente cuando dice “Pasar por un puente a otro puente.” ¿Estás de acuerdo con él? ¿Qué crees que significa el puente? Explícalo en un párrafo breve.
El poeta de “adolescencia” parece decir que la adolescencia pasa rápidamente cuando dice “Pasar por un puente a otro puente.” ¿Estás de acuerdo con él? ¿Qué crees que significa el puente? Explícalo en un párrafo breve.
Blog #15 - Capitulo 15 - Me gustas cuando callas
Blog #15 - Capitulo 15 - Me gustas cuando callas
En el Capítulo 15, leíste el poema "Me gustas cuando callas" de Pablo Neruda. Imagina que eres la persona a quien Neruda escribe “Me gusta cuando callas”. Escríbele una carta breve expresando tu reacción al poema.
En el Capítulo 15, leíste el poema "Me gustas cuando callas" de Pablo Neruda. Imagina que eres la persona a quien Neruda escribe “Me gusta cuando callas”. Escríbele una carta breve expresando tu reacción al poema.
Blog #14 - Capítulo 14: Rima LIII
Blog #14 - Capítulo 14: Rima LIII
Como ya sabes, el autor de la "Rima LIII" que leíste en el Capítulo 14 es Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, uno de los grandes poetas románticos de España. Piensa en todo lo que sabes acerca de este poeta y sobre el romanticismo y contesta las preguntas que siguen.
¿Qué cosas dice el poeta que no volverán según la “Rima LIII”? ¿Por qué? ¿Crees que tiene razón? Explica tu respuesta en un párrafo breve.
Como ya sabes, el autor de la "Rima LIII" que leíste en el Capítulo 14 es Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, uno de los grandes poetas románticos de España. Piensa en todo lo que sabes acerca de este poeta y sobre el romanticismo y contesta las preguntas que siguen.
¿Qué cosas dice el poeta que no volverán según la “Rima LIII”? ¿Por qué? ¿Crees que tiene razón? Explica tu respuesta en un párrafo breve.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Blog #13 - Capitulo 13 – Emma Zunz
Blog #13 - Capitulo 13 – Emma Zunz
Como ya sabes, el autor del cuento que leíste en el Capítulo 13 es Jorge Luis Borges. Piensa en todo lo que sabes acerca de este escritor argentino y contesta las preguntas que siguen. En tu opinión, ¿Piensas que éste puede ser “el crimen perfecto”?
Como ya sabes, el autor del cuento que leíste en el Capítulo 13 es Jorge Luis Borges. Piensa en todo lo que sabes acerca de este escritor argentino y contesta las preguntas que siguen. En tu opinión, ¿Piensas que éste puede ser “el crimen perfecto”?
Blog #12 - Cartas de Amor Traicionado.
Blog #12 - Cartas de Amor Traicionado.
En varias partes del cuento "Cartas de amor traicionado" de Isabel Allende, se hacen referencias al papel de la mujer en la sociedad donde vive Analía.Por ejemplo, leemos que "la agricultura no es tarea para una mujer…" o "las mujeres son sentimentales". Basado en estas informaciones: ¿Qué les traerá el futuro a Analía al maestro?
En varias partes del cuento "Cartas de amor traicionado" de Isabel Allende, se hacen referencias al papel de la mujer en la sociedad donde vive Analía.Por ejemplo, leemos que "la agricultura no es tarea para una mujer…" o "las mujeres son sentimentales". Basado en estas informaciones: ¿Qué les traerá el futuro a Analía al maestro?
Blog #11 - Capitulo 11: La Viuda de Montiel
Blog #11 - Capitulo 11: La Viuda de Montiel
¿Qué le sucedió a la viuda de Montiel al final del cuento? ¿Qué consejos le darías?
¿Qué le sucedió a la viuda de Montiel al final del cuento? ¿Qué consejos le darías?
Blog #10 - Capitulo 10 - Jaque mate en dos jugadas
Blog #10 - Capitulo 10 - Jaque mate en dos jugadas
Piensa otra vez en el cuento "Jaque mate en dos jugadas", en el cual la violencia se presenta como una manera de solucionar los problemas dentro de una familia. Una pregunta más general que se puede hacer es la siguiente: ¿Cómo podemos lograr que los problemas entre los miembros de una familia se resuelvan antes de que lleguen a ser muy serios? ¿Crees tú que Claudio Álvarez es culpable o no? Justifique tu respuesta.
Piensa otra vez en el cuento "Jaque mate en dos jugadas", en el cual la violencia se presenta como una manera de solucionar los problemas dentro de una familia. Una pregunta más general que se puede hacer es la siguiente: ¿Cómo podemos lograr que los problemas entre los miembros de una familia se resuelvan antes de que lleguen a ser muy serios? ¿Crees tú que Claudio Álvarez es culpable o no? Justifique tu respuesta.
Blog #9 - Capítulo 9: El árbol de oro
Blog #9 - Capítulo 9: El árbol de oro
En el cuento "El árbol de oro" de Ana María Matute, la autora nos presenta un mundo infantil muy especial. Durante la niñez todos creábamos un mundo de fantasía como los que encontramos en los cuentos infantiles, las películas o los programas de televisión.En tus propias palabras, ¿por qué solamente podía el niño ver el árbol de oro? ¿Qué significa el árbol de oro?
En el cuento "El árbol de oro" de Ana María Matute, la autora nos presenta un mundo infantil muy especial. Durante la niñez todos creábamos un mundo de fantasía como los que encontramos en los cuentos infantiles, las películas o los programas de televisión.En tus propias palabras, ¿por qué solamente podía el niño ver el árbol de oro? ¿Qué significa el árbol de oro?
Blog #8 -Capítulo 8: No oyes ladrar los perros
Blog #8 -Capítulo 8: No oyes ladrar los perros
En el cuento "No oyes ladrar los perros" de Juan Rulfo, leíste sobre un joven, Ignacio, que está involucrado en actos delictivos. Hoy en día, en muchos países del mundo, hay jóvenes como Ignacio—jóvenes violentos. Muchos expertos tratan de explicar el origen de esta violencia. En tu opinión, ¿cuáles son algunos factores que pueden contribuir a la violencia juvenil?
Piensa otra vez en el cuento "No oyes ladrar los perros". Ignacio y su padre tienen una relación muy difícil, debido en parte a los actos delictivos de Ignacio. Imagínate que eres psicólogo(a) y quieres ayudarlos. Usando la información que encontraste en el Internet sobre la violencia juvenil y las soluciones a la violencia, dales algunos consejos acerca de lo que deberían hacer para mejorar la situación.
En el cuento "No oyes ladrar los perros" de Juan Rulfo, leíste sobre un joven, Ignacio, que está involucrado en actos delictivos. Hoy en día, en muchos países del mundo, hay jóvenes como Ignacio—jóvenes violentos. Muchos expertos tratan de explicar el origen de esta violencia. En tu opinión, ¿cuáles son algunos factores que pueden contribuir a la violencia juvenil?
Piensa otra vez en el cuento "No oyes ladrar los perros". Ignacio y su padre tienen una relación muy difícil, debido en parte a los actos delictivos de Ignacio. Imagínate que eres psicólogo(a) y quieres ayudarlos. Usando la información que encontraste en el Internet sobre la violencia juvenil y las soluciones a la violencia, dales algunos consejos acerca de lo que deberían hacer para mejorar la situación.
Blog #7 -Capitulo 7: Nosotros, no
Blog #7 -Capitulo 7: Nosotros, no
Si tu pudieras, ¿Tomarías la vacuna para vivir para siempre?
Si tu pudieras, ¿Tomarías la vacuna para vivir para siempre?
Blog #6 - Capítulo 6: Jacinto Contreras recibe su paga extraordinaria
Blog #6 - Capítulo 6: Jacinto Contreras recibe su paga extraordinaria
En el cuento "Jacinto Contreras recibe su paga extraordinaria" de Camilo José Cela, Jacinto compra varios regalos con el dinero adicional que recibe de su trabajo. Ahora piensa en tu lista de compras y contesta las preguntas que siguen: Escoja un regalo poara cada miembro de su familia y para sus mejores amigos. Necesitas mencionar:
* el nombre de la tienda en la que lo encontraste
* el nombre del producto
* el precio del producto
En el cuento "Jacinto Contreras recibe su paga extraordinaria" de Camilo José Cela, Jacinto compra varios regalos con el dinero adicional que recibe de su trabajo. Ahora piensa en tu lista de compras y contesta las preguntas que siguen: Escoja un regalo poara cada miembro de su familia y para sus mejores amigos. Necesitas mencionar:
* el nombre de la tienda en la que lo encontraste
* el nombre del producto
* el precio del producto
Blog #5 - Capítulo 5: Cajas de cartón
Blog #5 - Capítulo 5: Cajas de cartón
Has aprendido mucho sobre los inmigrantes mexicanos. ¿Qué piensas de la propuesta para un programa de visas temporales de trabajo? Escribe un párrafo en que describes si el programa tendrá éxito o no.
Has aprendido mucho sobre los inmigrantes mexicanos. ¿Qué piensas de la propuesta para un programa de visas temporales de trabajo? Escribe un párrafo en que describes si el programa tendrá éxito o no.
Blog #4 - Capítulo 4: Continuidad de los parques
Blog #4 - Capítulo 4: Continuidad de los parques
Julio Cortázar, el autor del cuento "Continuidad de los parques", usa la técnica llamada "realismo mágico" en sus obras. ¿Qué sabes del autor Julio Cortázar? ¿Qué es el "realismo mágico"?
Julio Cortázar, el autor del cuento "Continuidad de los parques", usa la técnica llamada "realismo mágico" en sus obras. ¿Qué sabes del autor Julio Cortázar? ¿Qué es el "realismo mágico"?
Blog #3 - Capítulo 3: Un oso y un amor
Blog #3 - Capítulo 3: Un oso y un amor
En el cuento "Un oso y un amor" de Sabine R. Ulibarrí, el autor describe la belleza y grandeza de la naturaleza de Tierra Amarilla: "El pasto alto, fresco y lozano. Los tembletes altos y blancos, sus hojas agitadas temblando una canción de vida y alegría. Los olores y las flores. El agua helada y cristalina del arroyo. Todo era paz y armonía. Por eso los dioses viven en la sierra. La sierra es una fiesta eterna".
El autor describe Tierra Amarilla, una aldea en las montañas de Nuevo México. ¿Te gustaría visitar este lugar? ¿Te gustaría pasar las vacaciones en la naturaleza?
En el cuento "Un oso y un amor" de Sabine R. Ulibarrí, el autor describe la belleza y grandeza de la naturaleza de Tierra Amarilla: "El pasto alto, fresco y lozano. Los tembletes altos y blancos, sus hojas agitadas temblando una canción de vida y alegría. Los olores y las flores. El agua helada y cristalina del arroyo. Todo era paz y armonía. Por eso los dioses viven en la sierra. La sierra es una fiesta eterna".
El autor describe Tierra Amarilla, una aldea en las montañas de Nuevo México. ¿Te gustaría visitar este lugar? ¿Te gustaría pasar las vacaciones en la naturaleza?
Blog #2 - Capítulo 2: Rosa
Blog #2 - Capítulo 2: Rosa
En el cuento "Rosa" de Ángel Balzarino, el autor nos presenta a Rosa y a sus compañeras como seres humanos. Pero, ¿son las computadoras como los seres humanos?Con los avances tecnológicos, muchas personas tienen miedo del futuro. ¿Controlarán las computadoras a los seres humanos en el futuro?
Con los avances tecnológicos, muchas personas tienen miedo del futuro. ¿Controlarán las computadoras a los seres humanos en el futuro?
En el cuento "Rosa" de Ángel Balzarino, el autor nos presenta a Rosa y a sus compañeras como seres humanos. Pero, ¿son las computadoras como los seres humanos?Con los avances tecnológicos, muchas personas tienen miedo del futuro. ¿Controlarán las computadoras a los seres humanos en el futuro?
Con los avances tecnológicos, muchas personas tienen miedo del futuro. ¿Controlarán las computadoras a los seres humanos en el futuro?
Blog #1 - Capítulo 2: El décimo
Blog #1 - Capítulo 1: El décimo
En el cuento "El décimo" de Emilia Pardo Bazán, el narrador no recibe el premio de la lotería porque pierde el billete ganador. Sin embargo, termina casándose con la chica humilde que le vendió el billete, así que el "premio" es el amor que crece entre los dos personajes.
¿Qué harías tú si ganaras un premio de la lotería?
En el cuento "El décimo" de Emilia Pardo Bazán, el narrador no recibe el premio de la lotería porque pierde el billete ganador. Sin embargo, termina casándose con la chica humilde que le vendió el billete, así que el "premio" es el amor que crece entre los dos personajes.
¿Qué harías tú si ganaras un premio de la lotería?
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- Leonardo De Valões Jr. is a distinguished professor of world languages, teaching at the high school and collegiate levels. A native of Brazil, He is the son of a frenchman and an italian jewish mother. Leo has lived in Rio de Janeiro, New York, and currently resides in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area . He planned on visiting most of the world before his 50th birthday and as of today, he has traveled to 133 countries.He is fluent in Portuguese, French, Italian, Spanish and English. Educational Background: Mr. De Valoes obtained his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Central Florida and the title of Don Leonardo de Valoes at the Universidad Real de Salamanca where obtained the degree of Masters de Lenguas, Civilizaciones y Culturas Españolas. He is a terminal PhD candidate in Education at Universidad Internacional Ibero Americana - Unini. He has taught at many institutions in the D.C. Metropolitan area for over 20 years.