Realidades 1 Textbook Answers Capitulo 1 Mis amigos y yo
Realidades 1 Textbook Answers Chapter 1 Mis amigos y yo
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 29
1. In this exercise, you need to read the dialog written on pages 28 and 29.
Then, you have to indicate if the following statements are true (“cierto”) or false (“falso”).
Statement 1 reads:
Angelica: “I don’t like riding a bike.”
False. Angelica likes riding a bike a lot.
Falso.
2. In this exercise, you need to read the dialog written on pages 28 and 29.
Then, you have to indicate if the following statements are true (“cierto”) or false (“falso”).
Statement 2 reads:
Raúl: “I like reading magazines a lot.”
True.
Cierto (C).
3. In this exercise, you need to read the dialog written on pages 28 and 29.
Then, you have to indicate if the following statements are true (“cierto”) or false (“falso”).
Statement 3 reads:
Esteban: “I like skating.”
True.
Cierto (C).
4. In this exercise, you need to read the dialog written on pages 28 and 29.
Then, you have to indicate if the following statements are true (“cierto”) or false (“falso”).
Statement 4 reads:
Claudia: “I like hanging out with my friends.”
True.
Cierto (C).
5. In this exercise, you need to read the dialog written on pages 28 and 29.
Then, you have to indicate if the following statements are true (“cierto”) or false (“falso”).
Statement 5 reads:
Teresa: “I don’t like using the computer.”
False. Teresa likes using the computer.
Falso (F).
6. In this exercise, you need to read the dialog written on pages 28 and 29.
Then, you have to indicate if the following statements are true (“cierto”) or false (“falso”).
Statement 6 reads:
Gloria: “I like working.”
True.
Cierto (C).
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 29
1. In this exercise, you need to answer the following questions about the activities you like or don’t like doing.
Question 1 reads: What do you like doing more: reading magazines or riding a scooter?
Here is an example:
Me gusta más leer revistas.
(I like reading magazines more.)
2. In this exercise, you need to answer the following questions about the activities you like or don’t like doing.
Question 2 reads: What do you like doing more: playing videogames or dancing?
Here is an example:
Me gusta más bailar.
(I like dancing more.)
3. In this exercise, you need to answer the following questions about the activities you like or don’t like doing.
Question 3 reads: What do you like doing in June? And in December?
Here is an example:
En junio, me gusta pasar tiempo con mis amigos. En diciembre, me gusta mucho nadar.
(In June, I like hanging out with my friends. In December, I like swimming a lot.)
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 30
1. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the activities shown on pages 26 – 30.
Sentence 1 reads: I like …………………
Here is an example:
Me gusta andar en bicicleta.
(I like riding a bike.)
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the activities shown on pages 26 – 30.
Sentence 2 reads: I don’t like …………………
Here is an example:
No me gusta correr.
(I don’t like running.)
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the activities shown on pages 26 – 30.
Sentence 3 reads: I like ……………….. a lot.
Here is an example:
Me gusta mucho cantar.
(I like singing a lot.)
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the activities shown on pages 26 – 30.
Sentence 4 reads: I don’t like ……………………… at all.
Here is an example:
No me gusta nada esquiar.
(I don’t like skiing at all.)
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the activities shown on pages 26 – 30.
Sentence 5 reads: I like ………………
Here is an example:
Me gusta usar la computadora.
(I like using the computer.)
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the activities shown on pages 26 – 30.
Sentence 6 reads: I don’t like ………………… or …………………
Here is an example:
No me gusta ni hacer deporte ni pintar.
(I don’t like playing sports or painting.)
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 30
1. In this exercise, you need to draw a chart and complete it with four activities you like doing and four activities you don’t like doing.
Here is an example of the chart:
| I like | I don’t like |
| running (correr) | singing (cantar) |
| riding a bike (montar en bicicleta) | playing sports (hacer deporte) |
| swimming (nadar) | painting (pintar) |
| dancing (bailar) | reading magazines (leer revistas) |
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 30
1. In this exercise, you need to talk to your partner about three activities you like doing.
He / She has to tell you if they like them too or if they don’t like them.
After you finish the dialog, change roles.
Here are some examples of the dialog:
A: I like running.
B: I like running too!
………………………………………
A: I like swimming.
B: I don’t like it!
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 31
1. In this exercise, you need to ask your partner if he/ she likes the activities shown on page 31.
He / She has to tell you if he / she likes them or not.
After you finish each dialog, change roles.
Picture 1 shows a boy talking on his cell phone.
A: Do you like talking on the cell phone?
B: Yes, I like talking on the cell phone a lot.
2. In this exercise, you need to ask your partner if he/ she likes the activities shown on page 31.
He / She has to tell you if he / she likes them or not.
After you finish each dialog, change roles.
Picture 2 shows a girl painting.
A: Do you like painting?
B: No, I don’t like painting at all.
3. In this exercise, you need to ask your partner if he/ she likes the activities shown on page 31.
He / She has to tell you if he / she likes them or not.
After you finish each dialog, change roles.
Picture 3 shows a couple dancing.
A: Do you like dancing?
B: Yes, I like dancing a lot.
4. In this exercise, you need to ask your partner if he/ she likes the activities shown on page 31.
He / She has to tell you if he / she likes them or not.
After you finish each dialog, change roles.
Picture 4 shows a group of friends in the park.
A: Do you like hanging out with your friends?
B: Yes, I like hanging out with my friends a lot.
5. In this exercise, you need to ask your partner if he/ she likes the activities shown on page 31.
He / She has to tell you if he / she likes them or not.
After you finish each dialog, change roles.
Picture 5 shows someone playing the guitar.
A: Do you like playing the guitar?
B: No, I don’t like it at all.
6. In this exercise, you need to ask your partner if he/ she likes the activities shown on page 31.
He / She has to tell you if he / she likes them or not.
After you finish each dialog, change roles.
Picture 6 shows a girl singing.
A: Do you like singing?
B: Yes, I like singing a lot.
7. In this exercise, you need to ask your partner if he/ she likes the activities shown on page 31.
He / She has to tell you if he / she likes them or not.
After you finish each dialog, change roles.
Picture 7 shows a girl running.
A: Do you like running?
B: No, I don’t like running at all.
8. In this exercise, you need to ask your partner if he/ she likes the activities shown on page 31.
He / She has to tell you if he / she likes them or not.
After you finish each dialog, change roles.
Picture 8 shows a boy writing.
A: Do you like writing?
B: Yes, I like writing a lot.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 32
1. In this exercise, you need to draw a chart similar to the one presented on page 32.
Then, you have to look at the pictures and complete the chart writing the infinitive for each activity on the correct column.
The pictures on page 32 show the following activities:
Write.
Read a newspaper/ magazine.
Play videogames.
Swim.
Play the guitar.
Dance.
Watch TV.
Run.
Here is an example of the chart:
| -ar | -er | -ir |
| Play (jugar) | Read (leer) | Write (escribir) |
| Swim (nadar) | Watch TV (ver televisión) | |
| Play the guitar (tocar la guitarra) | Run (correr) | |
| Dance (bailar) |
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 33
1. In this exercise, you have a list of verbs. You need to write down the Spanish infinitives on the chart you drew in Activity 9 (page 32).
Then, you have to write the following sentence is Spanish:
I like to sleep.
The Spanish infinitives of the verbs are:
Caminar (to walk).
Vivir (to live).
Comer (to eat).
Estudiar (to study).
Tener (to have).
Here is an example of the chart:
| -ar | -er | -ir |
| Caminar | Comer | Vivir |
| Estudiar | Tener |
The sentence “I like to sleep” means
Me gusta dormir.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 33
1. In this exercise, you need to work with your partners to make a survey.
In order to do it, you have to follow the steps written below.
Step 1
First, you have to ask four students to tell you two things they like doing and two things they don’t like doing.
Then, draw a chart similar to the one presented on page 33 and complete it with the information you obtained.
Step 2
You have to add up the results of the survey and find out which activities are the most popular and which ones are the least popular.
Step 3
You have to write two lists indicating the most popular activities and the least popular ones.
Then, you have to share the summaries with the class.
2. In this exercise, you need to work with your partners to make a survey.
In order to do it, you have to follow the steps written below.
Step 1
First, you have to ask four students to tell you two things they like doing and two things they don’t like doing.
Then, draw a chart similar to the one presented on page 33 and complete it with the information you obtained.
Step 2
You have to add up the results of the survey and find out which activities are the most popular and which ones are the least popular.
Step 3
You have to write two lists indicating the most popular activities and the least popular ones.
Then, you have to share the summaries with the class.
3. In this exercise, you need to work with your partners to make a survey.
In order to do it, you have to follow the steps written below.
Step 1
First, you have to ask four students to tell you two things they like doing and two things they don’t like doing.
Then, draw a chart similar to the one presented on page 33 and complete it with the information you obtained.
Step 2
You have to add up the results of the survey and find out which activities are the most popular and which ones are the least popular.
Step 3
You have to write two lists indicating the most popular activities and the least popular ones.
Then, you have to share the summaries with the class.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 36
1. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue with the following expressions:
No.
Nada.
Tampoco.
Ni ………………. ni.
Sentence 1 reads:
Tomás: “No, I don’t like it.”
no.
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue with the following expressions:
No.
Nada.
Tampoco.
Ni ………………. ni.
Sentence 2 reads:
Tomás: “No, I don’t like playing videogames or using the computer.”
ni
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue with the following expressions:
No.
Nada.
Tampoco.
Ni ………………. ni.
Sentence 2 reads:
Tomás: “No, I don’t like playing videogames or using the computer.”
ni
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue with the following expressions:
No.
Nada.
Tampoco.
Ni ………………. ni.
Sentence 3 reads:
Tomás: “No, I don’t like playing sports at all.”
nada.
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue with the following expressions:
No.
Nada.
Tampoco.
Ni ………………. ni.
Sentence 4 reads:
Tomás: “Neither do I!”
tampoco
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 37
1. In this exercise, you need to talk to a partner about the following activities.
You have to answer each other’s questions saying that you don’t like doing any of them.
Picture 1 shows a girl skating.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like skating?
B: No, I don’t like skating.
2. In this exercise, you need to talk to a partner about the following activities.
You have to answer each other’s questions saying that you don’t like doing any of them.
Picture 2 shows someone riding a bike.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like riding a bike?
B: No, I don’t like riding a bike.
3. In this exercise, you need to talk to a partner about the following activities.
You have to answer each other’s questions saying that you don’t like doing any of them.
Picture 3 shows a man swimming.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like swimming?
B: No, I don’t like swimming.
4. In this exercise, you need to talk to a partner about the following activities.
You have to answer each other’s questions saying that you don’t like doing any of them.
Picture 4 shows a girl using the computer.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like using the computer?
B: No, I don’t like using the computer.
5. In this exercise, you need to talk to a partner about the following activities.
You have to answer each other’s questions saying that you don’t like doing any of them.
Picture 5 shows a girl painting.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like painting?
B: No, I don’t like painting.
6. In this exercise, you need to talk to a partner about the following activities.
You have to answer each other’s questions saying that you don’t like doing any of them.
Picture 6 shows a group of friends walking to school.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like walking to school with your friends?
B: No, I don’t like walking to school with my friends.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 37
1. In this exercise, you need to talk to a partner and find out what he/ she likes more.
After you finish each dialogue, change roles.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What do you like doing more: reading or singing?
B: Well, I like singing more.
2. In this exercise, you need to talk to a partner and find out what he/ she likes more.
After you finish each dialogue, change roles.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What do you like doing more: watching TV or playing the guitar?
B: Well, I like watching TV more.
3. In this exercise, you need to talk to a partner and find out what he/ she likes more.
After you finish each dialogue, change roles.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What do you like doing more: playing videogames or skating?
B: Well, I like playing videogames more.
4. In this exercise, you need to talk to a partner and find out what he/ she likes more.
After you finish each dialogue, change roles.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What do you like doing more: talking on the cell phone or hanging out with your friends?
B: Well, I like hanging out with my friends more.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 38
1. In this exercise, you need to write a list of three things that you like doing and three things that you don’t like doing.
Then, you have to share the list with your partner and he/ she will agree or disagree with you.
Here are some examples of the dialogue:
A: I like dancing a lot.
B: Me too! ……………………………………………..
A: I don’t like singing at all.
B: Neither do I! Or: Well, I do like singing.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 38
1. In this exercise, you need to read the opinions presented on page 38 and answer the following questions.
Rafael thinks that. He considers snowboarding a hobby.
Rafael piensa eso. Él considera que el snowboard es un hobby.
2. In this exercise, you need to read the opinions presented on page 38 and answer the following questions.
Alicia thinks snowboarding is a winter sport. She says that she likes it a lot and that it is a good exercise.;
Alicia piensa que es un deporte de invierno. Ella dice que le gusta mucho y que es buen ejercicio.
3. In this exercise, you need to read the opinions presented on page 38 and answer the following questions.
Question 3 reads: Do you like snowboarding? In your opinion, is it a sport or a fad?
Here is an example of the answer:
Yes, I like snowboarding. I think it is a sport.
(Sí, me gusta el snowboard. Yo pienso que es un deporte.)
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1(Comprendes?) Answers Page 41
1. In this exercise, you need to read the notes written on pages 40 and 41.
Then, you have to do the following activities.
You need to draw a bar graph indicating how many people like doing the following activities:
Watch TV.
Listen to music.
Play sports.
Hang out with friends.
Then, you have to indicate which activities are the most popular.
2. In this exercise, you need to read the notes written on pages 40 and 41.
Then, you have to do the following activities.
You have to write down which student you have the most in common with.
Here is an example of the answer:
I have the most in common with Marisol because I also like playing sports and listening to music.
(Tengo más en común con Marisol porque también me gusta practicar deportes y escuchar música.)
3. In this exercise, you need to read the notes written on pages 40 and 41.
Then, you have to do the following activities.
You have to write a note similar to the ones presented on page 41.
Here is an example:
I like reading magazines, dancing and singing. I am a fan of alternative music. I also like talking on the phone with friends. And you? What do you like doing?
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1(Preparacion) Answers Page 47
1. In this exercise, you need to talk about yourself.
You need to say a brief description of the things you like doing and those you don’t like doing.
Then, you have to ask another student to tell you more about himself/ herself.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: I like going to the cinema but I don’t like running. What about you? Do you like any of these activities?
B: Yes, I like going to the cinema too!
2. In this exercise, you need to read someone’s description of himself/ herself.
Then, you need to answer some questions.
Here are some examples of the answers:
The person likes using the computer and playing the guitar. In summer, he/ she likes swimming and in winter, he/ she likes skiing.
(A la persona le gusta usar la computadora y tocar la guitarra. En el verano, le gusta nadar y en el invierno le gusta esquiar.)
Yes, I like swimming and using the computer too.
(Sí, a mi también me gusta nadar y usar la computadora.)
3. In this exercise, you need to write a description of yourself
You must include your name and the activities you like and don’t like doing.
Here is an example:
My name is Luz. I like dancing and listening to music but I don’t like singing.
(Mi nombre es Luz. Me gusta bailar y escuchar música pero no me gusta cantar.)
4. In this exercise, you need to write a description about Latin dances that are popular in the United States.
You must include the names of the countries and the type of music or rhythm you associate each dance with.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 53
1. In this exercise, you need to read the following statements and write down which character each of them describes.
Statement 1 reads: I like talking on the phone.
“Chica sociable” likes talking on the phone.
Chica sociable.
2. In this exercise, you need to read the following statements and write down which character each of them describes.
Statement 2 reads: I like going to school.
“Chica misteriosa” likes going to school.
Chica misteriosa.
3. In this exercise, you need to read the following statements and write down which character each of them describes.
Statement 3 reads: I am nice.
“Chica misteriosa” says she is nice.
Chica misteriosa.
4. In this exercise, you need to read the following statements and write down which character each of them describes.
Statement 4 reads: I am not very neat.
“Chica sociable” says she isn’t neat.
Chica sociable.
5. In this exercise, you need to read the following statements and write down which character each of them describes.
Statement 5 reads: I am hardworking.
“Chica misteriosa” says she is hardworking.
Chica misteriosa.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 53
1. In this exercise, you need to find five cognates in the dialogue written on pages 52 and 53 and write down what you think they mean in English.
Here are some examples:
“Sociable” (Sociable)
“Misteriosa” (Mysterious)
“Serio” (Serious)
“Estudiosa” (Studious)
“Coincidencia” (Coincidence)
2. In this exercise, you need to write down activities that match the following characteristics.
Sociable (Go to a party.)
Studious (Go to the library.)
Hardworking (Do homework.)
3. In this exercise, you need to answer the following question:
What do you like doing more: using the computer or talking on the phone?
Here is an example of the answer:
I like using the computer more.
(Me gusta más usar la computadora.)
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 54
1. In this exercise, you need to choose the word that best describes each of the people presented on page 54.
Sentence 1 reads: The girl is artistic
artística.
2. In this exercise, you need to choose the word that best describes each of the people presented on page 54.
Sentence 2 reads: The girl is lazy.
perezosa.
3. In this exercise, you need to choose the word that best describes each of the people presented on page 54.
Sentence 3 reads: The boy is shy.
reservado
4. In this exercise, you need to choose the word that best describes each of the people presented on page 54.
Sentence 4 reads: The boy is messy.
desordenado.
5. In this exercise, you need to choose the word that best describes each of the people presented on page 54.
Sentence 5 reads: The girl is dared.
atrevida.
6. In this exercise, you need to choose the word that best describes each of the people presented on page 54.
Sentence 6 reads: The boy is studious.
estudioso.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 54
1. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with the correct word.
Sentence 1 reads:
He likes playing sports a lot. He is an athlete.
deportista.
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with the correct word.
Sentence 2 reads:
Sometimes he isn’t serious. He is a funny boy.
gracioso.
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with the correct word.
Sentence 3 reads:
He likes hanging out with friends. He is very sociable.
sociable.
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with the correct word.
Sentence 4 reads:
He isn’t a neat boy. He is messy.
desordenado.
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with the correct word.
Sentence 5 reads:
He likes going to school. He is studious.
estudioso.
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with the correct word.
Sentence 6 reads:
He isn’t lazy. He is a very hardworking boy.
trabajador.
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with the correct word.
Sentence 7 reads:
He is nice. He is a very good friend.
bueno.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 55
1. In this exercise, you have to separate from the list the words that describe Roberto and Yolanda, taking into account the gender of the words.
The correct form is:
Roberto: Artístico, serio, paciente, saciable, simpático, inteligente, reservado, trabajador. Artistic, serious, patient, patient, satiable, sympathetic, intelligent, reserved, hardworking.
Yolanda: Graciosa, ordenada, atrevida, impaciente, perezosa, talentosa, estudiosa. Funny, tidy, bold, impatient, lazy, talented, studious.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 56
1. In this exercise, you need to choose an adjective and act it out for your partners.
They have to ask you questions.
The student who guesses the correct adjective will play next.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Are you neat?
B: Yes, I am neat. Or: No, I’m not neat.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 56
1. In this exercise, you need to ask a partner about the people shown below.
Picture 1 shows a girl lying on a sofa.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is Elena like?
B: Elena is lazy.
A: ¿Cómo es Elena? B: Elena es perezosa.
2. In this exercise, you need to ask a partner about the people shown below.
Picture 2 shows a girl singing.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is Marisol like?
B: Marisol is artistic.
A: ¿Cómo es Marisol? B: Marisol es artística.
3. In this exercise, you need to ask a partner about the people shown below.
Picture 3 shows a man and a boy playing.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is Felipe like?
B: Felipe is funny.
A: ¿Cómo es Felipe? B: Felipe es gracioso.
4. In this exercise, you need to ask a partner about the people shown below.
Picture 4 shows a boy going to school.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is Juan like?
B: Juan is messy.
A: ¿Cómo es Juan? B: Juan es desordenado.
5. In this exercise, you need to ask a partner about the people shown below.
Picture 5 shows a girl hanging out with her friends.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is Lola like?
B: Lola is sociable.
A: ¿Cómo es Lola? B: Lola es sociable.
6. In this exercise, you need to ask a partner about the people shown below.
Picture 6 shows a girl on a springboard.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is Gloria like?
B: Gloria is dared.
A: ¿Cómo es Gloria? B: Gloria es atrevida.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 56
1. In this exercise, you need to make a table in order to describe yourself. You should do a two-column table.
In the first column, you should write at least two of your characteristics that are true, and two that are not true.
You should use the given example as a model and adjust it according to your personality.
The example:
| Soy | No soy |
| creativa | responsable |
| alegre | muy tímida |
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 57
1. In this exercise, you need to talk to your partner about your personality traits.
Then, you have to write down what he/ she tells you.
Finally, you have to draw a two-column chart with the headings “Es” and “No es” and complete it with the information you obtained.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What are you like?
B: I am studious and very hardworking. I am also an athlete.
A: I am artistic. According to my friends, I am talented. I am not lazy.
Here is an example of the chart:
| Is | Is not |
| Artistic | Lazy |
| Talented |
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 57
1. In this exercise, you need to use the chart from Activity 11 to write a description of yourself and your friend.
Then, you have to share the description with your class.
Here is an example:
My name is Luisa. I am studious and hardworking. I am an athlete. My friend is called Susana. She is nice. She is also an athlete and hardworking.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 58
1. In this exercise, you need to look at the pictures and ask your partner if he/ she likes doing the following activities.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like working?
B: Yes, I am hardworking.
2. In this exercise, you need to look at the pictures and ask your partner if he/ she likes doing the following activities.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like playing volleyball?
B: No, I am not an athlete.
3. In this exercise, you need to look at the pictures and ask your partner if he/ she likes doing the following activities.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like drawing?
B: Yes, I am artistic.
4. In this exercise, you need to look at the pictures and ask your partner if he/ she likes doing the following activities.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like skiing?
B: No, I am not an athlete.
5. In this exercise, you need to look at the pictures and ask your partner if he/ she likes doing the following activities.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like hanging out with your friends?
B: Yes, I am sociable.
6. In this exercise, you need to look at the pictures and ask your partner if he/ she likes doing the following activities.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like singing?
B: Yes, but I am not talented.
7. In this exercise, you need to look at the pictures and ask your partner if he/ she likes doing the following activities.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: Do you like going to school?
B: Yes, I am studious.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 59
1. In this exercise, you need to write a diamond poem about yourself.
Here is an example:
I am ……………
I am nice and honest.
Sometimes, I am funny, sociable or studious.
I am an athlete and I am hardworking.
This is me!
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 59
1. In this exercise, you need to read the poem presented on page 59 and answer the following questions.
Why do you think the poem is called a “diamante”?
It is called a “diamante” because it has seven lines and forms the shape of a diamond.
(Se llama “diamante” porque tiene siete líneas y porque tiene la forma de un diamante.)
Here is an example of the answer for question 1:
I would invite Elena to listen to music.
Yo invitaría a Elena a escuchar música.
2. In this exercise, you need to read the poem presented on page 59 and answer the following questions.
You have to rewrite Elena’s poem replacing “Soy Elena” with “Soy Tomás”.
I am Tomás
In general, I am reserved (reservado) and neat (ordenado).
Sometimes, I am dared (atrevido), funny (gracioso) or impatient (impaciente).
I am not an athlete (deportista) or artistic (artístico).
I am me!
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 61
1. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with un or una.
Sentence 1 reads: Mrs. Secada is a nice professor.
una
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with un or una.
Sentence 2 reads: Alicia is a hardworking student.
una
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with un or una.
Sentence 3 reads: Juan Carlos is a lazy boy.
un
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with un or una.
Sentence 4 reads: Germán is a sociable boy.
un
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with un or una.
Sentence 5 reads: Mr. Guzmán is a funny professor.
un
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with un or una.
Sentence 6 reads: Adriana is a very serious girl.
una
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with un or una.
Sentence 7 reads: Miss Cifuentes is a patient professor.
una
8. In this exercise, you need to complete the following sentences with un or una.
Sentence 8 reads: Arturo is a talented student.
un
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 61
1. In this exercise, you need to talk to your partner about the things shown below.
Picture 1 shows a pen.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is it?
B: It is a pen.
A: ¿Qué es? B: Es una lapicera.
2. In this exercise, you need to talk to your partner about the things shown below.
Picture 2 shows a folder.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is it?
B: It is a folder.
A: ¿Qué es? B: Es una carpeta.
3. In this exercise, you need to talk to your partner about the things shown below.
Picture 3 shows a pencil.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is it?
B: It is a pencil.
A: ¿Qué es? B: Es una lápiz.
4. In this exercise, you need to talk to your partner about the things shown below.
Picture 4 shows a notebook.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is it?
B: It is a notebook.
A: ¿Qué es? B: Es un cuaderno.
5. In this exercise, you need to talk to your partner about the things shown below.
Picture 5 shows someone’s eye.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is it?
B: It is an eye.
A: ¿Qué es? B: Es un ojo.
6. In this exercise, you need to talk to your partner about the things shown below.
Picture 6 shows a paper sheet.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is it?
B: It is a paper sheet.
A: ¿Qué es? B: Es una hoja de papel.
7. In this exercise, you need to talk to your partner about the things shown below.
Picture 7 shows a desk.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is it?
B: It is a desk.
A: ¿Qué es? B: Es un escritorio.
8. In this exercise, you need to talk to your partner about the things shown below.
Picture 8 shows someone’s leg.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
A: What is it?
B: It is a leg.
A: ¿Qué es? B: Es una pierna.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 62
1. In this exercise, you need to rewrite the following words forming sentences.
Sentence 1 is: Marina is an artistic girl.
Marina es una chica artística.
2. In this exercise, you need to rewrite the following words forming sentences.
Sentence 2 is: Tito is a lazy boy.
Tito es un chico perezoso.
3. In this exercise, you need to rewrite the following words forming sentences.
Sentence 3 is: Paquita is an athletic girl.
Paquita es una chica deportista.
4. In this exercise, you need to rewrite the following words forming sentences.
Sentence 4 is: Marcos is not a reserved boy.
Marcos no es un chico reservado.
5. In this exercise, you need to rewrite the following words forming sentences.
Sentence 5 is: Rafael is not a studious boy.
Rafael no es un chico estudioso.
6. In this exercise, you need to rewrite the following words forming sentences.
Sentence 6 is: Teresa isn’t a smart girl.
Teresa no es una chica inteligente.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 63
1. In this exercise, you need to answer the following questions about yourself.
Question 1 reads: According to your family, what are you like?
According to my family, I am hardworking and patient.
(Según mi familia, soy trabajador y paciente.)
2. In this exercise, you need to answer the following questions about yourself.
Question 2 reads: According to your best friend, what are you like?
According to my best friend, I am funny and sociable.
(Según mi mejor amigo, soy gracioso y sociable.)
3. In this exercise, you need to answer the following questions about yourself.
Question 3 reads: What are you like?
I am funny, hardworking and sociable.
(Yo soy divertido, trabajador y sociable.)
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1 Answers Page 63
1. In this exercise, you need to look at the picture and describe the students based on what they are doing.
Here are some examples:
Emilia is a talented girl.
Carmen is an artistic girl. (Carmen es una chica artística.)
María Elena is a nice girl. (María Elena es una chica simpática.)
Kiko is a funny boy. (Kiko es un chico gracioso.)
Felipe is a studious boy. (Felipe es un chico estudioso.)
Lilia is an impatient girl. (Lilia es una chica impaciente.)
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1(Comprendes?) Answers Page 65
1. In this exercise, you need to read the quiz presented on page 64.
Then, you have to do the following activities.
You have to write the English meaning for the following words:
Revelan (Reveal)
Natural (Natural)
Independente (Independent)
Generoso (Generous)
Apasionada (Passionate)
Romántico (Romantic)
Reveal
Natural
Independent
Generous
Passionate
Romantic
2. In this exercise, you need to read the quiz presented on page 64.
Then, you have to do the following activities.
You have to indicate which colour the following teenagers would be according to the quiz.
Sentence a. reads: Beto likes hanging out with friends.
Colour: Blue.
Sentence b. reads: Margarita likes drawing.
Colour: Orange
Sentence c. reads: Lorenzo likes voluntary work.
Colour: Green
Sentence d. reads: Lupe likes studying. She is very serious.
Colour: Yellow
Sentence e. reads: Isabel likes hanging out with friends, but she also likes being alone.
Colour: Purple
a. Blue b. Orange c. Green d. Yellow e. Purple
3. In this exercise, you need to read the quiz presented on page 64.
Then, you have to do the following activities.
Here is an example of an answer for Question 3:
Yellow: I am a hardworking girl. I like going to school.
Realidades 1 Capitulo 1(Preparacion) Answers Page 71
1. In this exercise, you need to talk to your Spanish teacher about yourself.
Here is an example of the dialogue:
My name is Rosa. I like going to the cinema and listening to music. I also like riding my bike. I don’t like cats or swimming. I am patient and hardworking.
(Mi nombre es Rosa. Me gusta ir al cine y escuchar música. También me gusta andar en bicicleta. No me gustan ni los gatos ni nadar. Soy paciente y trabajadora.)
2. In this exercise, you need to read the following description.
The description reads:
I don’t like the boy at all! He is very smart but he likes talking and talking about NOTHING. It is ridiculous. He is very impatient and lazy. He isn’t nice or funny. I am an actor… I am not like Carlos!
3. In this exercise, you need to write a brief paragraph describing yourself.
Here is an example:
I am an athletic and very sociable girl. According to my family, I am funny. I like skating and talking on the phone.
4. In this exercise, you need to explain the difference between the Spanish words “amigo” and “conocido”.
Then, you have to compare them with English words.
The word amigo means friend and it is used to talk about someone that is close to you.
The word conocido means acquaintance and it is used to talk about someone you don’t see very often.
