Realidades 2 Textbook Answers Capitulo 9 Como sera el futuro?
Realidades 2 Textbook Answers Chapter 9 Como sera el futuro?
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1. El de Madrid. Que había muchos animales y naturaleza.
2. Sí. Hay un parque que tiene patos y cisnes.
3. Sí. Era enorme. Había muchos animales al aire libre. Fui de paseo por el parque y vi la naturaleza.
4. No. Ayudan a reciclar la basura.
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1. el zoo
2. el mono
3. el periódico
4. el cartón
5. flores
6. lugar alto y a veces con nieve -> la montaña
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1. esquío
2. escoge
3. escojo
4. esquían
5. sigo
6. siguen
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1. Yo envío cartas a la comunidad para promover el reciclaje.
2. Mis amigos recojen basura en el parque.
3. Mi mejor amigo sigue las instrucciones del profesor de conducir.
4. Nosotros escogemos el lugar donde acampar.
5. Nuestros profesores consiguen bolsas de plástico para recoger la caca de los animales.
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1. In-class audio required
This activity requires in-class audio. Listen to each sentence and raise your hand if it is logical. If it is illogical raise 2 hands.
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1. This activity can only be completed using the in-class audio.
This activity requires in-class audio. Listen to the descriptions of different professions. Look at the drawings and photos on pages 452-453 and point to the profession that is being described in each sentence.
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1. A la escuela porque Pedro quiere participar de un concurso de arte, de dibujos.
2. Quiere ganarse la vida como mujer de negocios. Tener un salario decente y beneficios.
3. Escritor porque le gusta mucho escribir.
4. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the photo story.
The question reads: “What would Esteban do as his profession?”
The answer is provided in photo number six. He would like to study to become an architect or engineer.
Le gustaría estudiar para ser arquitecto o ingeniero.
5. Pedro ganó. Esteban le pide un autógrafo.
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1. mecánica
2. cartero
3. agricultor
4. juez
5. mujer de negocios
6. cantante
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1. Speak about your future plans. Complete the sentences with the conditional tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “scientist”.
In this example we will use the verb “gustar” (to like).
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the verb “gustar” in conditional tense.
A: ¿Piensas seguir una carrera en el mundo de la investigación después de graduarte del colegio? B: Posiblemente. Algún día me gustaría ser científico(a).
2. Speak about your future plans. Complete the sentences with the conditional tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “politician”.
In this example we will use the verb “gustar” (to like).
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the verb “gustar” in conditional tense.
A: ¿Piensas seguir una carrera en el mundo de la política después de graduarte del colegio? B: Posiblemente. Algún día me gustaría ser político(a).
3. Speak about your future plans. Complete the sentences with the conditional tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “judge”.
In this example we will use the verb “gustar” (to like).
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the verb “gustar” in conditional tense.
A: ¿Piensas seguir una carrera en el mundo de la justicia después de graduarte del colegio? B: Posiblemente. Algún día me gustaría ser juez(a).
4. Speak about your future plans. Complete the sentences with the conditional tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “engineer”.
In this example we will use the verb “gustar” (to like).
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the verb “gustar” in conditional tense.
A: ¿Piensas seguir una carrera en el mundo de la mecánica después de graduarte del colegio? B: Posiblemente. Algún día me gustaría ser ingeniero(a).
5. Speak about your future plans. Complete the sentences with the conditional tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “secretary”.
In this example we will use the verb “gustar” (to like).
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the verb “gustar” in conditional tense.
A: ¿Piensas seguir una carrera en el mundo de la contabilidad después de graduarte del colegio? B: Posiblemente. Algún día me gustaría ser secretario(a).
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1. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the appropriate words from the box.
The first paragraph describes one’s studies, and the second paragraph describes one’s current job.
The sentence reads:
“I __________ nine years ago.”
The correct answer is “me gradué”, because it means “I graduated”.
me gradué
2. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the appropriate words from the box.
The first paragraph describes one’s studies, and the second paragraph describes one’s current job.
The sentence reads:
“I decided to go to ______________…”
The correct answer is “la universidad” because it means “university”.
universidad
3. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the appropriate words from the box.
The first paragraph describes one’s studies, and the second paragraph describes one’s current job.
The sentence reads:
“…to go to the study program.”
The correct answer is “programa de estudios” because it means “study program”.
programa de estudios
4. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the appropriate words from the box.
The first paragraph describes one’s studies, and the second paragraph describes one’s current job.
The sentence reads:
“While the time I was in _________…”
The correct answer is “colegio” (college).
colegio
5. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the appropriate words from the box.
The first paragraph describes one’s studies, and the second paragraph describes one’s current job.
The sentence reads:
“…I studied Spanish and I still continue to learn this ___________. ”
The correct answer is “idioma” because it means “language”.
idioma
6. billilngue
7. hombre de negocios
8. me gano la vida
9. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the appropriate words from the box.
The first paragraph describes someone’s studies, and the second paragraph describes someone’s current job.
The sentence reads:
“Other _________ that I have is…”
The correct answer is “beneficio” because it means “benefit”.
beneficio
10. salario
11. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank with the appropriate words from the box.
The first paragraph describes someone’s studies, and the second paragraph describes someone’s current job.
The sentence reads:
“…because I can communicate with employees that work in our _________ in these countries.”
The correct answer is “oficinas” (offices).
oficinas
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1. What are the following professions? Complete the sentences with the names of the different jobs. The example reads: “horse groomer, engineer, writer, technician, secretary, manager”.
1. Cuidador de caballos // 2. Ingeniera // 3. Escritora // 4. Técnico // 5. Secretaria // 6. Gerente.
2. Who will have these professions in the future? Complete the sentences with the future tense of the given verbs.. The example reads: “horse groomer, engineer, writer, technician, secretary, manager”.
In this example we will use the verb “ser” (to be).
Since the subject of this sentence is “un nombre” (a name), we will use the third-person singular form of the verb “ser” in future tense.
1. A: ¿Quién será cuidador de caballos algún día? B: Alberto será cuidadora de caballos. Le gusta mucho estudiar veterinaria.
2. A: ¿Quién será ingeniera algún día? B: María será ingeniera. Le gusta mucho estudiar matemáticas.
3. A: ¿Quién será escritora algún día? B: Luisa será escritora. Le gusta mucho estudiar literatura.
4. A: ¿Quién será técnico algún día? B: Javier será técnico. Le gusta mucho estudiar informática.
5. A: ¿Quién será secretaria algún día? B: Julia será secretaria. Le gusta mucho estudiar comunicaciones.
6. A: ¿Quién será gerente algún día? B: Luis será gerente. Le gusta mucho estudiar negocios.
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1. In-class activity
This is an in-class activity. Your teacher will divide the class into groups of 4-5 students. The teacher will give a type of job and each group will have to write different careers and professions for each category the teacher gives.
2. In-class activity
This is an in-class activity. When your professor indicates that time is up, your group will read your list out loud. The group receives one point for each career or profession they have that no other group has. Then, the following group will read careers/professions that the first group hasn’t said. This will continue until there are no unnamed professions/careers left.
3. This is an in-class activity. The professor will then give another category. Your groups will repeat the same process as before. The group with the most points at the end wins.
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1. This activity is intended to be done in class with another student.
1.) Se busca contador que tenga experiencia. Debe estar cómodo con las computadoras. Habrá los beneficios. 2.) Se busca veterinario que ama a los animales. Es necesario que tenga al menos 8 años de experiencia. Hay beneficios y la clínica está cerrada los domingos. 3.)Se busca cartero que se levante temprano. No necesita experiencia, pero es necesario que pueda entregar el correo entre las cinco de la mañana y las diez de la mañana cuatros días de la semana. Tiene la oportunidad de pasar mucho tiempo al aire libre.
2. Read the announcements from the previous part of this exercise to another group, without staying the name of the job. The other group will listen and try to guess what type of job the ad is for.
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1. Mi mamá es contadora. Ella se preparó en la universidad en la programa de los negocios.
2. Voy a asistir a la universidad después de graduarme del colegio.
3. No me gustaría nada seguir una carrera militar porque odio la violencia. El único beneficio es que puede pagar su universidad.
4. Sí, me interesa ser dueña de mi propio negocio algún día porque te da mucha libertad y puede ser creativo.
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1. This activity requires the use of in-class audio.
This activity requires the use of in-class audio. A student is going to write an article for the school newspaper about the plans of their classmates that are graduating next year. Listen to the audio provided of the students describing their plans. Write each of them down, but use the future tense.
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1. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “entender”, which means “to understand”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “las compañías”, we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “entenderán”.
entenderán
2. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “ser”, which means “to be”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “la planificación y la conservación”, we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “serán”.
serán
3. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “resultar”, which means “to turn out”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “la gran demanda de turismo”, we need to use the third-person singular form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “resultará”.
resultará
4. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “ayudar”, which means “to help”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “los expertos” (the experts), we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “ayudarán”.
ayudarán
5. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “estar”, which means “to be”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “los robots” (the robots), we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “estarán”.
estarán
6. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “necesitar”, which means “need”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “nosotros” (we), we need to use the first-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “necesitaremos”.
necesitaremos
7. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “visitar”, which means “to visit”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “los ancianos” (the elderly), we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “visitarán”.
visitarán
8. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “tratar”, which means “to try”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “los científicos” (the scientists), we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “tratarán”.
tratarán
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1. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “entender”, which means “to understand”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “las compañías”, we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “entenderán”.
entenderán
2. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “ser”, which means “to be”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “la planificación y la conservación”, we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “serán”.
serán
3. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “resultar”, which means “to turn out”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “la gran demanda de turismo”, we need to use the third-person singular form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “resultará”.
resultará
4. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “ayudar”, which means “to help”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “los expertos” (the experts), we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “ayudarán”.
ayudarán
5. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “estar”, which means “to be”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “los robots” (the robots), we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “estarán”.
estarán
6. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “necesitar”, which means “need”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “nosotros” (we), we need to use the first-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “necesitaremos”.
necesitaremos
7. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “visitar”, which means “to visit”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “los ancianos” (the elderly), we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “visitarán”.
visitarán
8. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “tratar”, which means “to try”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “los científicos” (the scientists), we need to use the third-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “tratarán”.
tratarán
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1. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads:
“What profession is the most important of all four that are enumerated? Why?”
The answer reads:
I believe that environmental scientists are the most important of these four professions because of ongoing climate change.
Creo que los científicos ambientales son los más importantes de estas cuatro profesiones debido al cambio climático en curso.
2. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads:
Choose one profession and write three sentences about what that profession will look like in the future.
Doctors of the future will be able to use more advanced technology. There will also be new, more cutting-edge scientific research that will cure now incurable diseases. Also, I believe they will use a type of “telemedicine” in which they will schedule meetings with their patients virtually.
Los médicos del futuro podrán utilizar una tecnología más avanzada. También existirán nuevas investigaciones científicas más avanzadas que curarán enfermedades ahora incurables. Además, creo que utilizarán un tipo de “telemedicina” en la que programarán reuniones con sus pacientes de forma virtual.
3. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “What would you like to do one day? Do you believe that your profession will be important one day as it is today? Why? ”
My answer reads:
One day I would like to become a doctor. I think this profession will be important in the future because it cannot be replaced by technology.
Un día me gustaría ser médico. Creo que esta profesión será importante en el futuro porque no puede ser sustituida por la tecnología.
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1. Two friends graduate and plan for college. Complete the dialogue with the correct tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “I can’t believe that I finally graduated and that in August I am leaving for university”.
In this example we will use the verb “salir” (to leave).
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the verb “salir” in subjunctive tense.
Salga
2. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “tener”, which means “to have”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo”, we need to use the first-person singular form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “tendré”.
tendré
3. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “saber”, which means “to know”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “él”, we need to use the third-person singular form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “sabré”.
sabré
4. Two friends graduate and plan for college. Complete the dialogue with the correct tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “Have you decided which university you will attend?”.
In this example we will use the verb “asistir” (to attend).
Since the subject of this sentence is “tú” (you), we will use the second-person singular form of the verb “asistir” in future tense.
Asistirás
5. Two friends graduate and plan for college. Complete the dialogue with the correct tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “Of course I would feel sad if you can’t go with me”.
In this example we will use the verb “sentirse” (to feel).
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the verb “sentirse” in conditional tense.
Me sentiría
6. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “poder”, which means “can”
Since the subject of this sentence is ” tú y yo”, we need to use the first-person plural form of the given verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “podremos”.
podremos
7. Two friends graduate and plan for college. Complete the dialogue with the correct tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “We will have time to talk about it in July”.
In this example we will use the verb “tener” (to have).
Since the subject of this sentence is “nosotras” (we), we will use the first-person plural form of the verb “tener” in future tense.
Tendremos
8. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank in the text with the correct indicative future form of the verb in the bracket.
The given verb is “haber”, which means “to have”.
In this sentence, we need to use the third-person singular form of the given verb because of the impersonal form of this particular verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is “habrá”.
habrá
9. Two friends graduate and plan for college. Complete the dialogue with the correct tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “I am sure that we will do many things with our families”.
In this example we will use the verb “hacer” (to do).
Since the subject of this sentence is “nosotras” (we), we will use the first-person plural form of the verb “hacer” in future tense.
Haremos
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1. The college counselors know the interests of the students. Complete the dialogue with the future tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “poder”.
In this example we will use the verb “poder” (can).
Since the subject of this sentence is “tú” (you), we will use the second-person singular form of the verb “poder” in future tense.
Podrás trabajar para una empresa tecnológica importante.
2. In this exercise, you need to pretend that you are a school counselor. You need to give advice to the students with a specific interest using the expression from the box.
The example reads:
“If students are interested in social sciences…”
If students are interested in social sciences, they can works in schools or other educational facilities.
Si los estudiantes están interesados en las ciencias sociales, pueden trabajar en escuelas u otros centros educativos.
3. In this exercise, you need to pretend that you are a school counselor. You need to give advice to the students with a specific interest using the expression from the box.
The example reads:
“If one is interested in giving speeches and knows much about the law…”
If one is interested in giving speeches and knows much about the law, he can work as a lawyer.
Si uno está interesado en dar discursos y sabe mucho de leyes, puede trabajar como abogado.
4. In this exercise, you need to pretend that you are a school counselor. You need to give advice to the students with a specific interest using the expression from the box.
The example reads:
“If a person is working now in a shop…”
The possible answer could be that if a person is working now in a shop he will use a cash register.
Si una persona trabaja ahora en una tienda, usará una caja registradora.
5. In this exercise, you need to pretend that you are a school counselor. You need to give advice to the students with a specific interest using the expression from the box.
The example reads:
“If you like to work outdoors…”
If you like to work outdoors, you need to find a job or activities which are held outdoors.
Si te gusta trabajar al aire libre, asistirás el trabajo o las actividades que se desarrollan en el exterior.
6. In this exercise, you need to pretend that you are a school counselor. You need to give advice to the students with a specific interest using the expression from the box.
If a student has a talent for theater or music, he/she will go to the music or art academy and take a course in that field.
Si un estudiante tiene talento para el teatro o la música, irá a la academia de música o arte y seguirá un curso en ese campo.
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1. 1.) Los agricultores tendrán un gran año y harán mucho dinero. 2.) El niño vivirá con los pollos porque los ama. 3.) La madre del niño que vivirá con los pollos estará feliz de que su hijo esté tan feliz con los pollos.
2. In-class activity.
The class will read their answers from the previous part of this exercise aloud, and the class will decide which group had the most original ideas.
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1. You will be given 3 strips of paper. On each strip, write a sentence about your future. You may want to alter the answers given to suit your own preferences:
En diez años trabajaré en una escuela. Tendré un coche muy carero. Viviré en una casa grande en el campo.
2. This in-class activity is a continuation of the previous exercise. You will be divided into groups of 4. Everyone in your group will put their strips of paper into a basket and you will take turns taking strips of paper out of the basket; if you grab your own you must put it back and grab another. After drawing a piece of paper out, you will read it out loud and then try to guess which student wrote it. Guessing correctly will earn you 3 points. The person who wrote the correctly guessed answer will earn 5 points.
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1. In-class activity
For this activity, you will need to think of TV shows that students in your class might be familiar with. These shows also must have a storyline (could not be a game show, for example). You will then need to find another student that is familiar with the same shows.
2. In-class activity
This activity requires you to work with a partner making predictions about a show you have both watched. You will need to write 5 predictions. For the example answers provided, the TV show “Breaking Bad” has been referenced, but you may want to reference something else if you or a classmate are not familiar with the show.
Skyler descubrirá la manera en que Walt está haciendo dinero. Walt morirá. Walt matará a Jesse. Walt Jr. usará drogas. Skyler y Walt terminarán su matrimonio.
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1. ¿A qué hora empezará la escuela? ¿Leeremos muchos libros? ¿Nos permitirá comer en clase? ¿A qué hora terminará la escuela? ¿Podremos salir de la escuela para almorzar?
2. In-class activity
This activity is intended to be done out loud with another student in class.
A: ¿A qué hora empezará la escuela? B: La escuela empezará a las siete en la mañana.
A: ¿Leeremos muchos libros? B: En la clase de inglés, leerán muchos libros.
A: ¿Nos permitirá comer en clase? B: No les permitirá comer en clase.
A: ¿A qué hora terminará la escuela? B: La escuela terminará a las tres de la tarde.
A:¿Podremos salir de la escuela para almorzar? B: No podrán salir de la escuela durante el almuerzo hasta que estén en el tercer año de la escuela secundaria.
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1. Hablaremos sobre el problema para que más personas lo conozcan.
2. Daremos lo que podamos a los niños que necesitan ayuda.
3. Seremos voluntarios en lugares que ayuden a los niños.
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1. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “At what age do some children start to work in some countries?”
In some countries, children start working at the age of 8 or 10.
En algunos países, los niños empiezan a trabajar a los 8 o 10 años.
2. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “How the program ‘del Muchacho Trabajador’ helps them?”
The program ‘del Muchacho Trabajador’ helps them in a way that protects them legally in a work environment.
El programa ‘del Muchacho Trabajador’ les ayuda de forma que les protege legalmente en un entorno laboral.
3. En los Estados Unidos, tenemos el NCCP (Centro Nacional de Niños en Pobreza) /National Center for Children in Poverty) , que ayuda a los niños en situación de pobreza y protege sus derechos.
4. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “Would you like to volunteer in this type of organization? Why?”
Personally, I would like to volunteer in this type of organization because I would like to help children feel more secure.
Me gustaría ser voluntario en este tipo de organización porque me gustaría ayudar a los niños a sentirse más seguros.
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1. Profesiones – Número de estudiantes
Tecnología
Técnica/Mecánica
Artes – 1
Ciencias
Negocios
Derecho – 1
Música/Drama – 1
Servicio Público – 1
Política – 1
Indecios/Otros
This is an in-class activity. You will be divided into groups of 4-5 students. Each student will share what kind of profession they plan to go into in the future. See the full explanation for this question for the example table.
In the table, indicate how many students from your group chose each profession. In the example table provided, the following imaginary data has been used and will be used for the future parts of this exercise.
Adriana: Política Nora: Artes Pepe: Derecho Tomás: Música/Drama Maria: Servicio Público
2. Write 1-2 sentences about the table from the previous exercise and share the information with the class. Depending on your group’s answers, your sentences may be different. The provided answer is based on the imaginary data referenced in part 1 of this exercise.
Cada persona de nuestro groupo trabajarán en una profesión diferente. Nora y Tomás trabajarán en un profesión creativo, pero Tomás esta interesado en la música y el arte le interesa Nora.
3. Profesiones – Número de Estudiantes
Tecnología – 2
Técnica/Mecánica – 3
Artes – 1
Ciencias – 2
Negocios – 3
Derecho – 1
Música/Drama – 1
Servicio Público – 2
Política – 1
Indecisos/Otros – 4
Combine the tables from everyone in the class into 1 table. Answers will vary from class to class, but an example table has been provided (see full explanation for table). This example table will be referred to in the next part of this exercise.
4.
Use the data collected from the entire class to make a chart that includes percentages for each profession. An example has been provided using the sample data from part 3 of this exercise. Then, write a short paragraph explaining the graph.
El 20 por ciento de los estudiantes en la clase no saben lo que quieren hacer o quieren hacer algo que no está in la tabla de profesiones. El 15 por ciento de estudiantes trabajarán en los negocios o en una profesión técnica/mecánica. Solo 5 por ciento de los estudiantes les interesa la música/drama, los artes, la política, o el derecho.
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1. Ahora, tomo clases de matemáticas, ciencias, inglés, español, y historia. En mi primer o segundo año de universidad, probablamente tome la mayoría de estas clases porque muchas universidades requieren que tomes una variedad de clases para graduarte.
2. En el futuro, tendré mi propio negocio. El salario dependerá del éxito del negocio. Esto será difícil, pero tendré mucha libertad.
3. Hay recursos naturales que tenemos ahora que puede que no tengamos en el futuro. Habrá nueva tecnología en el futuro que no podemos imaginar ahora.
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1. ¿Tendremos que trabajar mientras estamos en la universidad?
2. ¿Nos aceptará las universidades si no participamos en actividades en la escuela?
3. ¿Cuántos años tendremos que ir a la escuela para ser veterinario?
2. A: ¿Tendremos que trabajar mientras estamos en la universidad? B: Necesitarán trabajar durante la universidad si sus padres no lo pagan.
A: ¿Nos aceptará las universidades si no participamos en actividades en la escuela? B: Algunas universidades los aceptarán, pero otras no.
A: ¿Cuántos años tendremos que ir a la escuela para ser veterinario? B: Necesitarán más de 10 años de escuela para trabajar como veterinario.
Realidades 2 Capitulo 9 Comprendiste? Answers Page 469
1. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “What is a career center? What services does it offer?”
The answer is provided on page 468.
It is an information service for colleges and universities in the state. They offer career search assistance, search and network with over 100 colleges, search and apply for scholarships, meet with faculty advisors.
Es un servicio de información para las universidades del estado. Ofrecen ayuda para buscar carreras, buscar y conectar con más de 100 universidades, buscar y solicitar becas, reunirse con consejeros de la facultad.
2. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “What information should you include in your personal file?”
The answer is provided in the second paragraph of the text on page 468.
Your personal report should include your classes and grades for each grade, your extracurricular interests and activities, and your colleges of interest.
En tu expediente personal debes incluir las clases y calificaciones de cada grado, los intereses y actividades extracurriculares y tus universidades de interés.
3. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “What does proficiency test serve for?”
The aptitude test will help you choose the profession that best suits your interests and abilities.
La prueba de aptitud le ayudará a elegir la profesión que mejor se adapte a sus intereses y capacidades.
Realidades 2 Capitulo 9 Preparacion para el examen Answers Page 473
1. This activity requires in-class audio provided by your teacher. Listen to the audio provided to answer the questions.
2. Cuando empieces la escuela secundaria, será diferente pero será emocionante. Tus clases serán más difíciles pero tendrás más opciones. Tendrás la opción de participar en bandas, clubes y deportes. Harás amigos tanto en tus clases como en tus actividades extraescolares.
3. Miguel’s mother says that he and his friends will begin a new life in university and will have opportunities to meet interesting people. She and Miguel’s father know that he will get good grades.
4. Estudiaré negocios en una universidad durante cuatro años para prepararme para comenzar mi propio negocio. Comenzaré mi propia compañía creativa. Necesitaré saber la mejor manera de usar el dinero.
5. Espero que ella traiga una pintura o escultura en el estila naif que esta relacionada con la cultura del lugar que ella visita. El arte podría estar hecho de materiales locales.
Realidades 2 Capitulo 9 Answers Page 477
1. This activity requires in-class audio. The audio will describe the scenes on page 476. Point to the scene that is being described as it appears in the audio.
Realidades 2 Capitulo 9 Answers Page 477
1. This activity requires the use of in-class audio provided by your teacher. The audio will contain 7 statements. For each statement, indicate if it is true with a C for cierto, or false with an F for falso.
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1. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the photo story.
The question reads: “Where are the characters? What is the problem?”
The answer can be found in photos one and three.
The teenagers are at Angelica’s house. The air conditioning is not working properly.
Los jóvenes están en casa de Angélica. El aire acondicionado no funciona bien.
2. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the photo story.
The question reads: “Who thinks that it is very hot, Angélica o Esteban?”
Esteban thinks that it is too hot in the house.
Esteban piensa que hace mucho calor en la casa.
3. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the photo story.
The question reads: “Where did Pedro and Esteban decide to go? How will they get there?”
They decided to go to the movies. They will go on foot.
Decidieron ir al cine. Irán a pie.
4. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the photo story.
The question reads: “What Pedro says about perks about solar air conditioning?”
Pedro says that solar air conditioning conserves more energy and reduces the use of electricity.
Pedro dice que el aire acondicionado solar conserva más energía y reduce el uso de la electricidad.
5. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the photo story.
The question reads: “What is Pedro saying about the solution for pollution of the air?”
To save the environment and reduce air pollution, we should all be riding bicycles, or at least going to school or work by bus.
Para salvar el medio ambiente y reducir la contaminación atmosférica, deberíamos montar en bicicleta, o al menos ir al colegio o al trabajo en autobús.
6. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the photo story.
The question reads: “What happens when Pedro and Esteban come to the movies? What is Esteban’s solution for this situation?”
The air conditioning in the cinema is not working. He calls Angelica to ask if she can pick them up at the cinema.
El aire acondicionado en el cine no funciona. Llama a Angélica para preguntarle si puede recogerlos en el cine.
Realidades 2 Capitulo 9 Answers Page 480
1. This activity requires in-class audio.
This activity requires audio provided by your teacher in class. Number a paper 1-8. You will have to listen to descriptions of 8 different environments and write the type of environment that is being described for each.
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1. A: ¿Dónde se encuentran desiertos? B: Hay desiertos en Egipto.
A: ¿Dónde se encuentran bosques? B: Hay bosques en Canadá.
A: ¿Dónde se encuentran plantas? B: Hay plantas en todo el mundo.
A: ¿Dónde se encuentran valles? B: Hay valles en California.
A: ¿Dónde se encuentra la Luna? B: La Luna esta en el espacio.
A: ¿Dónde se encuentran las planetas? B: Hay planetas en el espacio.
A: ¿Dónde se encuentra la Tierra? B: La Tierra esta en el espacio.
A: ¿Dónde se encuentran selvas tropicales? A: Hay selvas tropicales en Brasil.
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1. In this exercise, you need to solve the following analogy by using the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“to solve : the problem :: to save : _______”
The correct answer is “energía” (energy).
energía
2. In this exercise, you need to solve the following analogy by using the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“to come back : to come back :: to fight : _______”
The correct answer is “luchar” (to fight) because this word is a synonym for the word “pelear”.
luchar
3. In this exercise, you need to solve the following analogy by using the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“come : go :: to spend : _______”
The correct answer is “ahorrar” (to save) because this word is an antonym for the word “gastar”.
ahorrar
4. In this exercise, you need to solve the following analogy by using the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“summer : air conditioning :: winter : _______”
The correct answer is “calefacción” (heating).
calefacción
5. In this exercise, you need to solve the following analogy by using the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“pure : contaminated :: peace : _______”
The correct answer is “guerra” (war) because this word is an antonym for the word “paz”.
guerra
6. In this exercise, you need to solve the following analogy by using the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“to add : to remove :: to believe : _______”
The correct answer is “dudar” (to doubt) because this word is an antonym for the word “creer”
dudar
7. In this exercise, you need to solve the following analogy by using the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“ocean : the Earth :: Moon : _______”
The correct answer is “espacio” (space).
espacio
8. In this exercise, you need to solve the given analogy by using the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“maybe : maybe :: cheap : _______”
The correct answer is “económico” because this word is a synonym for the word “barato”.
económico
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1. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank by choosing the correct verb given in the bracket.
The example reads:
“We need stricter laws in order to _________ the environment.”
The verbs given in the task are “luchar” (to fight) and “mejorar” (to improve).
Therefore, the correct answer is “mejorar”.
mejorar
2. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank by choosing the correct verb given in the bracket.
The example reads:
“If we recycle cans, newspapers and cardboard, we can ___________ garbage in the world.”
The verbs given in the task are “reducir” (to reduce) and “conservar” (to save).
Therefore, the correct answer is “reducir”.
reducir
3. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank by choosing the correct verb given in the bracket.
The example reads:
“If we want to live in a clean world, we need to _________ the destruction of the environment”
The verbs given in the task are “eliminar” (to remove) and “mejorar” (to improve.)
Therefore, the correct answer is “eliminar”.
eliminar
4. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank by choosing the correct verb given in the bracket.
The example reads:
“It is important to __________ against the destruction of the rainforests.”
The verbs given in the task are “luchar” (to fight) and “mejorar” (to improve).
Therefore, the correct answer is “luchar”.
luchar
5. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank by choosing the correct verb given in the bracket.
The example reads:
“The laws that protect the nature cannot ____________ if we do not follow them.”
The verbs given in the task are “reducir” (to reduce) and “funcionar” (to function).
Therefore, the correct answer is “funcionar”.
funcionar
6. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank by choosing the correct verb given in the bracket.
The example reads:
“We all should _________ with other people in order to participate in an organization that protects the environment.”
The verbs given in the task are “juntarse” (to unite) and “dudar” (to doubt).
Therefore, the correct answer is “juntarse”.
juntarse
Realidades 2 Capitulo 9 Answers Page 482
1. In this exercise, you need to talk with another classmate about the ways of protecting the environment and not polluting the planet.
Use the words and expressions given in the task.
The answer reads:
A: How can you protect the environment? B: You could not throw garbage in nature.
A: ¿Cómo se puede proteger el medio ambiente?
B: Se puede no tirar basura en la naturaleza.
2. In this exercise, you need to talk with your classmate about the ways of protecting the environment and not polluting the planet.
Use the words and expressions given in the task.
The answer reads:
A: How can the problem of contaminated water be solved. B: You can recycle garbage.
A: ¿Cómo se puede resolver el problema de la contaminación del agua.
B: Se puede reciclar la basura.
3. In this exercise, you need to talk with another classmate about the ways of protecting the environment and not polluting the planet.
Use the words and expressions given in the task.
The answer reads:
A: How can you conserve electricity?
B: You can turn off the light when you don’t need it.
A: ¿Cómo se puede conservar la electricidad?
B: Se puede apagar la luz cuando no la necesitamos.
4. In this exercise, you need to talk with another classmate about the ways of protecting the environment and not polluting the planet.
Use the words and expressions given in the task.
The answer reads:
A: How can we improve the condition of the Earth? B: You can fight against the destruction of the rainforests.
A: ¿Cómo se puede mejorar la condición de la Tierra?
B: Se puede luchar contra la destrucción de las selvas.
5. In this exercise, you need to talk with another classmate about the ways of protecting the environment and not polluting the planet.
Use the words and expressions given in the task.
The answer reads:
A: How can you save energy? B: You can turn off the heating.
A: ¿Cómo se puede ahorrar energía?
B: Se puede apagar la calefacción.
6. In this exercise, you need to talk with another classmate about the ways of protecting the environment and not polluting the planet.
Use the words and expressions given in the task.
The answer reads:
A: How can you save endangered animals?
B: You can eliminate the destruction of forests.
A: ¿Cómo se puede salvar a los animales en peligro de extinción?
B: Se puede eliminar la destrucción de los bosques.
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1. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank with one of the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“We have a ________ situation in our village.”
The most appropriate word for this blank would be “grave” because it means “serious”.
grave
2. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank with one of the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“The rivers and the lakes are more and more ________, and each day die more fish.”
The most appropriate word for this blank would be “contaminado” because it means “contaminated”.
contaminado
3. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank with one of the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“If we do not reduce the contamination, there will not be _______ water to drink or air to breathe.”
The most appropriate word for this blank would be “puro” because it means “clean”.
puro
4. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank with one of the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“First, the scientists need to find other _________ sources of energy…”
The most appropriate word for this blank would be “eficiente” because it means “efficient”.
eficiente
5. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank with one of the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“…for example, __________ heating..”
The most appropriate word for this blank would be “solar”.
solar
6. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank with one of the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“It is better for the environment and more ________.”
The most appropriate word for this blank would be “económico”.
económico
7. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank with one of the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“Third, we can work in a __________ organization that takes care of the environment.”
The most appropriate word for this blank would be “ecológica”.
ecológica
8. In this exercise, you need to fill the blank with one of the words given in the box.
The example reads:
“It is _________ that our community has a problem…”
The most appropriate word for this blank would be “cierto” (true).
cierto
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1. This question asks you to describe the nature that exists near your community and to talk about whether you enjoy being outside. The provided answer talks about the nature near a city, but your answer may be different depending on where you live.
Para estar en la naturaleza en mi comunidad, debes salir de la ciudad. Cerca de la ciudad, hay bosques y lagos donde se pueden ver flores y escuchar pájaros. Me gusta estar afuera, pero no es tan agradable estar afuera en la parte principal de la ciudad.
2. Prefiero pasar tiempo en un bosque porque el aire siente fresco y el sonido de los pájaros es muy bonito. Esto es muy relajante.
3. Hay demasiada contaminación causada por los coches y la producción de energía. La gente crea demasiada basura. Las personas deben usar el transporte público, montar en bicicleta o caminar cuando sea posible. También es importante reciclar.
4. La mayoría de los hogares usan gas para obtener energía en los hornos y para la calefacción. Esto destruye el medio ambiente.
Realidades 2 Capitulo 9 Answers Page 483
1. In this exercise, you need to answer the given question about the text.
The question reads: “What do scientists say about why there are endangered animals in México?
Some animals in Mexico are in danger of extinction because of the large amount of pollution and the destruction of rainforests and forests. They are also endangered by hunting.
Algunos animales en México están en peligro de extinción por la gran cantidad de contaminación y la destrucción de selvas y bosques. También están en peligro por la caza.
2. In this exercise, you need to answer the given question about the text.
The question reads: “What program does the National bank of Mexico offers? What do you think about this program?”
The answer reads:
This bank has a specific program that supports animal protection in danger of extinction. The program is that when you buy each coin, the funds will go to help species and habitat conservation projects.
I think this is an awesome program that will really make a difference and contribute to the solution of the problem.
Este banco tiene un programa específico que apoya la protección de animales en peligro de extinción. El programa consiste en que al comprar cada moneda, los recursos se destinarán a ayudar a proyectos de conservación de especies y hábitats.
Creo que este es un programa impresionante que realmente hará la diferencia y contribuirá a la solución del problema.
3. Me gustaría comprar una moneda porque es importante preservar las animales que están en peligro de extinción y quiero ayudar en todo manera que puedo.
Realidades 2 Capitulo 9 Answers Page 484
1. This activity requires the use of audio provided by your teacher in class. Listen to the audio of people talking about their experiences as volunteers in a recycling center. Write down the sentences as you here them and indicate whether each sentence takes place in the present or in the future.
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1. Two young people go to work at the recycling center. Complete the dialogue with the future tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “venir”.
In this example we will use the verb “venir” (to come).
Since the subject of this sentence is “tú” (you), we will use the second-person singular form of the verb “venir” in future tense.
Vendrás
2. Two young people go to work at the recycling center. Complete the dialogue with the future tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “ir”.
In this example we will use the verb “ir” (to go).
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the verb “ir” in future tense.
Iré
3. Two young people go to work at the recycling center. Complete the dialogue with the future tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “hacer”.
In this example we will use the verb “hacer” (to do).
Since the subject of this sentence is “nosotros” (we), we will use the first-person plural form of the verb “hacer” in future tense.
Haremos.
4. Two young people go to work at the recycling center. Complete the dialogue with the future tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “tener”.
In this example we will use the verb “tener” (to have).
Since the subject of this sentence is “nosotros” (we), we will use the first-person plural form of the verb “tener” in future tense.
Tendremos
5. Two young people go to work at the recycling center. Complete the dialogue with the future tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “poner”.
In this example we will use the verb “poner” (to put).
Since the subject of this sentence is “nosotros” (we), we will use the first-person plural form of the verb “poner” in future tense.
Pondremos
6. Two young people go to work at the recycling center. Complete the dialogue with the future tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “decir”.
In this example we will use the verb “decir” (to say).
Since the subject of this sentence is “nosotros” (we), we will use the first-person plural form of the verb “decir” in future tense.
Diremos
7. Two young people go to work at the recycling center. Complete the dialogue with the future tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “decir”.
In this example we will use the verb “decir” (to say).
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the verb “decir” in future tense.
Diré
8. Two young people go to work at the recycling center. Complete the dialogue with the future tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “poder”.
In this example we will use the verb “poder” (can.
Since the subject of this sentence is “tú” (you), we will use the second-person singular form of the verb “poder” in future tense.
Podrás
9. Two young people go to work at the recycling center. Complete the dialogue with the future tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “haber”.
In this example we will use the verb “haber” (to have).
Since the subject of this sentence is impersonal, we will use the third-person singular form of the verb “haber” in future tense.
Habrá
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1. A: Saldremos en junio. Iremos a la selva tropical. ¿De acuerdo? B: Pero las plantas y los árboles serán muy bonitos pero habrá muchos mosquitos y moscas y lloverá todos los días.
2. A: Saldremos en octubre. Iremos a las montañas. ¿De acuerdo? B: Pero no sabemos si hará frío o calor. Querremos dar caminatas pero no podremos si hay mucha nieve en los valles.
3. A: Saldremos en agosto. Iremos a la playa. ¿De acuerdo? B: Pero miles de turistas estarán allí. Todos se pondrán los trajes de baño y vendrán a la playa.
4. A: Saldremos en julio. Iremos al desierto. ¿De acuerdo? B: Pero hará demasiado calor. Además el aire será muy seco. Querremos encontrar un lugar con aire acondicionado.
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1. In this exercise, you need to write a consequence of each example given in your textbook.
You should use the future tense in your sentence.
The example reads:
“My parents want to use more efficient energy at home.”
The result of this situation would be that it will be more economical and responsible.
Será más económico y responsable.
2. In this exercise, you need to write a consequence of each example given in your textbook.
You should use the future tense in your sentence.
The example reads:
“We are going to collect the trash in the park.”
The result of this action will be that we will have a much cleaner park and we will be protecting the animals from our waste.
El resultado de esta acción será que tendremos un parque más limpio y que estaremos protegiendo a los animales de nuestra basura.
3. In this exercise, you need to write a consequence of each example given in your textbook.
You should use the future tense in your sentence.
The example reads:
“We try to save the electricity in school.”
The result of this action will be that the school will save money and we will do so much more to help save the environment.
El resultado de esta acción será que la escuela se ahorrará el dinero y haremos tanto para ayudar a salvar el medio ambiente.
4. In this exercise, you need to write a consequence of each example given in your textbook.
You should use the future tense in your sentence.
The example reads:
“The scientists want to investigate space.”
The result of this action will be that people will be able to visit the space.
El resultado de esta acción será que la gente podrá visitar el espacio.
5. In this exercise, you need to write a consequence of each example given in your textbook.
You should use the future tense in your sentence.
The example reads:
“The air pollution in the city is very serious.”
The result of this action will be that we will have to leave the city.
El resultado de esta acción será que tendremos que abandonar la ciudad.
6. In this exercise, you need to write a consequence of each example given in your textbook.
You should use the future tense in your sentence.
The example reads:
“There are many environmental groups that are trying to protect the environment.”
The result of this action will be that more will be known about the methods of how to save the environment.
El resultado de esta acción será que se sabrá más sobre las técnicas de cómo salvar el medio ambiente.
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1. yo (ahora)
yo (futuro)
mi compañero(a) ahora
mi compañera (futuro)
2. quiero sacar buenas notas
querré hacer dinero
quiere jugar videojuegos
querrá hacer dinero
3. Sé como cocinar
sabré hacer impuestos
el sabe ganar en el ajedrez
él sabrá cantar
4. No salgo con nadie
estaré casado
sale con una chica
se casará
5. tengo que escuchar a mis padres
Tendré que ir a trabajar
el tiene que ir a la escuela
él tendrá que pagar facturas
6. vivo con mis padres
viviré solo
El vive con sus padres
él vivirá con su esposa
This is an in-class activity intended to be completed with a partner. Work with another student and copy the table on page 486 of the book. The table is included in the full explanation for this answer as well.
The book lists a box of verbs to use to write sentences about for each part of the table. In the example table provided in the full answer, information has been provided using the verbs from the box:
-querer (to want) -saber (+ infinitive) (to know how to do something) -salir con (to date) -tener que (to have to) -vivir (to live)
The answers provided in the table may differ from your own, so remember to alter them as needed.
2. The answers provided may vary depending on you and your partner’s answers.
1. Ahora, mi compañero y yo vivimos con nuestros padres.
2. En el futuro, mi compañero y yo casaremos.
3. Ahora, no salgo con nadie, pero mi compañero sale con una chica.
4. En el futuro, mi compañero y yo querremos hacer dinero.
5. Ahora, tengo que escuchar a mis padres y mi compañero tiene que ir a la escuela.
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1. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the correct form of the verb in a bracket in the indicative or subjunctive.
The verb given in the bracket is “haber” (to have).
The correct answer is ”haya” because the subjunctive is used with the expression ”no creo que” (I do not believe that).
haya
2. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the correct form of the verb in a bracket in the indicative or subjunctive.
The verb given in the bracket is “mejorar” (to improve).
The correct answer is ”mejore” because the subjunctive is used with the expression ”dudar que” (to doubt that).
mejore
3. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the brackets, in the indicative or subjunctive.
The verb given in the bracket is “poder” (can).
The correct answer is ”puedan” because the subjunctive is used with the expression ”es posible que” (it is possible that).
puedan
4. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the brackets, in the indicative or subjunctive.
The verb given in the bracket is “estar” (to be).
The correct answer is ”están” because we must use the indicative tense with the expression ”es cierto que” (it is true that).
están
5. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the brackets, in the indicative or subjunctive.
The verb given in the bracket is “eliminar” (to remove).
The correct answer is ”elimina” because we must use the indicative tense with the expression ”estoy seguro de” (I am convinced that).
elimina
6. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the brackets, in the indicative or subjunctive.
The verb given in the bracket is “ir” (to go).
The correct answer is ”vayan” because the subjunctive is used with the expression ”no cree que” (he does not believe that).
vayan
7. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the brackets, in the indicative or subjunctive.
The verb given in the bracket is “funcionar” (to function).
The correct answer is ”funcionen” because we must use the subjunctive tense with the expression ”no estoy seguro de” (I am not convinced that).
funcionen
8. In this exercise, you need to fill the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the brackets, in the indicative or subjunctive.
The verb given in the bracket is “ser” (to be).
The correct answer is ”es” because we must use the indicative tense with the expression ”es verdad que” (it is true that).
es
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1. Will it be possible to solve the ecological problems?. Complete the dialogue with the future or subjunctive tense of the given verbs.
1. No creo que los científicos resuelvan la destrucción de las selvas tropicales.
2. Creo que nosotros debemos consumir el aire acondicionado solar.
3. Es imposible que yo luche por la paz y contra la guerra sin ayuda.
4. Es posible que el Presidente haga un acuerdo contra los problemas ecológicos.
5. Creo que toda la gente debe intentar salvar a los animales en peligro de extinción.
6. Es posible que el ser humano destroce el planeta a este ritmo.
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1. In this exercise, you need to discuss with your partner what the future will be like in fifteen years.
In this exercise, it is appropriate to use the subjunctive form in a question after the expression “crees que”, because in that way the speaker emphasizes his doubt or a possibility.
The answer reads:
A: Do you think there will be wars on Earth in 15 years? B: No, I don’t think there will be wars. A: I think there will be wars.
A: ¿Crees que haya guerras en la Tierra en 15 años?
B: No, no creo que haya guerras.
A: Yo creo que habrá guerras.
2. In this exercise, you need to discuss with your partner what the future will be like in fifteen years on this planet.
In this exercise, it is appropriate to use the subjunctive form in a question after the expression “crees que”. In that way the speaker emphasizes his doubt or a possibility.
The answer reads:
A: Do you think cars will be operating on Earth in 15 years?
B: I’m sure cars will work.
A: So am I.
A: ¿Crees que funcionen los coches en la Tierra en 15 años?
B: Estoy seguro de que funcionarán los coches.
A: Yo también.
3. In this exercise, you need to discuss with your partner about what the future will be like in fifteen years.
In this exercise, it is appropriate to use the subjunctive form in a question after the expression “crees que”, because in that way the speaker emphasizes his doubt or a possibility.
The answer reads:
A: Do you think we will travel to another planet in 15 years?
B: It is true that we will travel to another planet in 15 years.
A: I doubt that we will travel to other planets.
A: ¿Crees que viajemos a otros planetas en 15 años?
B: Es cierto que viajaremos a otros planetas en 15 años.
A: Yo dudo que viajemos a otros planetas.
4. In this exercise, you need to discuss with your partner what the future will be like in fifteen years.
In this exercise, it is appropriate to use the subjunctive form in a question after the expression “crees que”, because in that way the speaker emphasizes his doubt or a possibility.
The answer reads:
A: Do you think we will find any new energy sources in 15 years? B: It is possible that we will find new sources of energy. A: I am not sure we will find new sources of energy in 15 years.
A: ¿Crees que encontremos nuevas fuentes de energía en 15 años?
B: Es posible que encontremos nuevas fuentes de energía.
A: Yo no estoy seguro de que encontremos nuevas fuentes de energía en 15 años.
5. In this exercise, you need to discuss with your partner what the future will be like in fifteen years.
In this exercise, it is appropriate to use the subjunctive form in a question after the expression “crees que”, because in that way the speaker puts an accent on his doubt or a possibility.
The answer reads:
A: Do you think there will be a woman President?
B: I am sure we will have a woman as President.
A: I doubt that any woman will be President.
A: ¿Crees que tengamos una mujer como Presidenta?
B: Estoy seguro de que tendremos una mujer como Presidenta.
A: Yo dudo que tengamos una mujer como Presidenta.
7. In this exercise, you need to discuss with your partner about what the future will be like in fifteen years.
In this exercise, it is appropriate to use the subjunctive form in a question after the expression “crees que”, because in that way the speaker emphasizes his doubt or a possibility.
The answer reads:
A: Do you think we will all be bilingual in 15 years?
B: I’m not sure we will be bilingual in 15 years.
A: Me neither.
A: ¿Crees que todos seamos bilingües en 15 años?
B: No estoy seguro de que todos seamos bilingües en 15 años.
A: Yo tampoco.
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1. Do you think noise pollution can be reduced? Do you think the campaign can be successful? Complete the questions with the present tense of the given verbs.
Since the subject of this text is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the different verbs in present tense.
Es posible que se pueda reducir la contaminación acústica si todos participamos. Creo que ideas como reducir el volumen en los aparatos electrónicos, no alzar mucho el tono de voz o no usar aparatos electrónicos durante la noche nos ayudan. Es posible que la campaña de “Controla tu ruido” funcione si todos los estudiantes de la escuela empiezan a poner en práctica estas acciones.
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1. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “Do you agree with the statement that one sound could be soothing for one person and for another person not? Give an example.”
The answer reads:
I agree that one person may like a specific sound and another may not. For example, one person may like a particular genre of music, such as rock music, and another may like pop music.
Estoy de acuerdo con que a una persona le puede gustar un determinado sonido y a otra no. Por ejemplo, a una persona le puede gustar un determinado género musical, como la música rock, y a otra le puede gustar la música pop.
2. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “Do you think that noise pollution is a big problem in your city? Why? How would you solve this problem?”
I think noise pollution is a very big problem in a city, especially in big cities like mine. Some people are very sensitive to sound and I think for them this is a huge problem. Also, nobody likes a very loud neighborhood.
To solve this problem, we could turn down the volume of all our audio devices and reduce the use of electrical devices in general.
Creo que la contaminación acústica es un problema muy grande en una ciudad, especialmente en las grandes ciudades como la mía. Algunas personas son muy sensibles al sonido y creo que para ellas es un problema enorme. Además, a nadie le gusta un barrio muy ruidoso.
Para solucionar este problema, podríamos bajar el volumen de todos nuestros aparatos de audio y disminuir el uso de los aparatos eléctricos en general.
3. Noise pollution is also a problem, especially in big cities. Complete the questions with the correct tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “What laws are there in your school or community to reduce noise pollution? Do you think they work?”.
Controlar nuestro tono de voz cuando mantengamos una conversación. Sí, creo que funciona porque al haber un grupo muy grande de personas en el mismo espacio, se genera mucho ruido.
4. Noise pollution is also a problem, especially in big cities. Complete the questions with the correct tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “Write two other suggestions that can help reduce noise pollution”.
No utilizar el claxon del coche, excepto en casos de emergencia donde sea estrictamente innecesario. En caso de tener mascotas, controlar que no perjudiquen el descanso y tranquilidad de los vecinos.
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1. We have two paintings by different artists. Complete the questions with the correct tense of the given verbs. The example reads: “Describe the first box. What things can you identify? Do you see any element of nature? How does it make you feel?”.
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the different verbs in present tense.
Este cuadro puedo ver un pueblo, lleno de casas blancas con tejados marrones. Las calles están hechas de ladrillo y hay gente paseando. Puedo ver montañas y árboles, también el cielo azul con nubes y un caballo. Me hace sentir en calma, como ir de visita en verano al pueblo de mis abuelos.
2. Describe the second picture. What things can you identify? Do you see any element of nature? How does it make you feel? Complete with the correct tense of the given verbs.
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the different verbs in present tense.
En este cuadro puedo ver una ciudad en estilo artístico. No puedo ver elementos de la naturaleza. Me hace sentir nerviosa porque no me gusta el desorden y este cuadro me transmite desorden.
3. Compare both pictures. What things can you identify? Do you see any element of nature? How does it make you feel? Complete with the correct tense of the given verbs.
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the verb “gustar” in future tense.
Creo que los artistas nos intentan decir lo cerca que estamos los seres humanos de la naturaleza y expresar como convivimos con ella. Estoy de acuerdo con la primera pintura porque muestra más mi infancia y el contacto con la gente.
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1. En mi comunidad, no hay layes sobre el uso del agua, pero debes pagar por el agua que usas en tu casa.
2. Dudamos que las personas en nuestras casas laven las verduras en un recipiente.
Creemos que es fácil cerrar el grifo cuando te lavas los dientes.
Es fácil usar la lavadora solo cuando lava la ropa. No tiene sentido usarlo sin ropa.
Mi familia tratará de tomar duchas más cortas.
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1. Create a list of ecological problems you want to mention and write a motto based on the list.
Help endangered animals. Avoid deforestation in large forests. Use new sources of energy. Slogan: Recycle the present, save the future. Buy hybrid or ecological cars.
Ayudar a los animales en peligro de extinción. Evitar la deforestación en grandes selvas. Usar nuevas fuentes de energía. Lema: Recicla el presente, salva el futuro. Comprar coches de sistema híbrido o ecológicos.
2. Put your slogan on a poster or a t-shirt. Add drawings or photos. Present it to the class.
This is a class exercise.
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1. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “Based on the article, how do the polar regions affect the environment?”
The answer reads:
The polar regions have a crucial role in the life of the Earth. They regulate the temperature of the entire Earth.
Las regiones polares tienen un papel crucial en la vida de la Tierra. Regulan la temperatura de toda la Tierra.
2. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “Why is Antarctica considered a desert?”
Antarctica is considered a desert because it never rains.
La Antártida se considera un desierto porque nunca llueve.
3. In this exercise, you need to answer the question about the text.
The question reads: “Why is the Treaty of Antarctica so important?”
The answer reads:
The Antarctic Treaty is so important because it establishes rules for the use of the region. The two most important are the use of the continent for scientific purposes and the prohibition of mining.
El Tratado Antártico es tan importante porque establece normas para el uso de la región. Las dos más importantes son el uso del continente con fines científicos y la prohibición de la minería.
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1. Listen and understand as students talk about people’s actions with respect to the environment.
This is a listening exercise you should do in class.
2. Tell what you will do personally to save the environment. Complete the sentences with the future tense of the given verbs.
Since the subject of this sentence is “yo” (l), we will use the first-person singular form of the different verbs in future tense.
1. Ayudaré a cuidar el medio ambiente.
2. Protegeré a los animales en peligro de extinción.
3. Empezaré a reciclar los plásticos, cartones y vidrios.
4. Trabajaré encontrando nuevas energías renovables.
5. Buscare nuevas formas de reducir el uso de la luz.
3. The director says that people will live in apartments under the ocean or in space stations. He also indicates that there will only be one TV and computer per house, which is reasonable, but apartments under the ocean may not be feasible.
4. Write information to include on a “Proteger nuestro medio ambiente” poster. Complete the text with the subjunctive tense of the given verbs.
Since the subject of this sentence is “vosotros” (you), we will use the second-person plural form of the different verbs in the subjunctive tense.
Sugerimos que para proteger el medio ambiente recicléis los envases de los alimentos y los distribuyáis en los contenedores de plástico, vidrio o cartones/papel. Por otro lado, sugerimos que reduzcáis el consumo de luz en casa y de ruidos para ayudar con la contaminación.
5. In this exercise, you need to compare the environmental situation in the United States and Mexico.
My answer reads:
Environmental protection is indeed a global problem. I believe that the countries of South America and Mexico are dealing with this problem more intensely than the United States. I think the United States and its organizations should take this problem more seriously.
La protección del medio ambiente es sin duda un problema global. Creo que los países de América del Sur y México se ocupan de ese problema más intensamente que Estados Unidos. Creo que Estados Unidos y sus organizaciones deben tomarse este problema más en serio
