Realidades 4 Workbook Answers Capítulo 5 Las relaciones personales
Realidades 4 Workbook Answers Chapter 5 Las relaciones personales
Section Primera parte: Vocabulario
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1. In family. Complete the following sentences with a variation of each word in italics. If you need help, complete the section called “Ampliación” in the textbook.
Model:
The couple got engaged ten years ago. It’s one of the longest engagements I know of.
The young man *apologized * for having offended me. I __________ him because even though he had spoken to me in a bad way, now he was sorry.
“Disculpa/r” in Spanish can be translated as asking for forgiveness/apologized, and also that you forgive that person, the word doesn’t change, only the conjugation.
Disculpé. (forgave)
2. Complete the following sentences with a variation of each word in italics.
The woman was very offended by her friend’s slander. It is a great offense __________ to another person.
Calumniar. (Slander)
3. Complete the following sentences with a variation of each word in italics.
Don’t be jealous of your teammates! You all have great merit. __________ can cause negative feelings.
Celos. (Jealousy)
4. Complete the following sentences with a variation of each word in italics.
Gossip and rumors are very destructive. We all know people who __________
Es chismosa. (Is gossipy)
5. Complete the following sentences with a variation of each word in italics.
It’s a hassle having to solve other people’s problems. Are you __________ at me?
“Molestia/Molesto” in Spanish can translate as hassle and at the same time can mean being mad at someone.
Molesto. (Mad)
6. Complete the following sentences with a variation of each word in italics.
After an unpleasant argument, the couple decided to see a marriage counselor. Now after a year of consultations, they hardly __________ ever
Discuten. (Argue).
7. Complete the following sentences with a variation of each word in italics.
Thank you for all your attention during my illness. I am very __________
Agradecido. (Grateful).
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1. Invitation to dialogue. This is the brochure of a student organization dedicated to promoting interpersonal conflict resolution through dialogue and negotiation. Use the following words from ¡Así lo decimos! To complete it.
Celos =Jealousy Chisme = Gossip Comprometernos = Commit ourselves Disculpar= Excuse Discusión = Discussion Entendimiento = Understanding Propósito = Purpose
In student life, there are often conflicts with other students. Differences in age, culture, language, or (1) __________
Chismes. (Gossip)
2. Use the following words from ¡Así lo decimos! To complete it.
Celos =Jealousy Chisme = Gossip Comprometernos = Commit ourselves Disculpar= Excuse Discusión = Discussion Entendimiento = Understanding Propósito = Purpose
And the (2) __________ are one of the things that can generate tensions.
Celos.
3. Use the following words from ¡Así lo decimos! To complete it.
Celos =Jealousy Chisme = Gossip Comprometernos = Commit ourselves Disculpar= Excuse Discusión = Discussion Entendimiento = Understanding Propósito = Purpose
Our organization has an important objective: (3) __________ to promote the
Propósito.
4. Use the following words from ¡Así lo decimos! To complete it.
Celos =Jealousy Chisme = Gossip Comprometernos = Commit ourselves Disculpar= Excuse Discusión = Discussion Entendimiento = Understanding Propósito = Purpose
(4) __________ between people through
Entendimiento.
5. Use the following words from ¡Así lo decimos! To complete it.
Celos =Jealousy Chisme = Gossip Comprometernos = Commit ourselves Disculpar= Excuse Discusión = Discussion Entendimiento = Understanding Propósito = Purpose
(5) __________ open
Discusión.
6. Use the following words from ¡Así lo decimos! To complete it.
Celos =Jealousy Chisme = Gossip Comprometernos = Commit ourselves Disculpar= Excuse Discusión = Discussion Entendimiento = Understanding Propósito = Purpose
We want (6) __________ in the task of achieving better communication.
Comprometernos.
7. Use the following words from ¡Así lo decimos! To complete it.
Celos =Jealousy Chisme = Gossip Comprometernos = Commit ourselves Disculpar= Excuse Discusión = Discussion Entendimiento = Understanding Propósito = Purpose
Conflicts are part of our daily lives and are inevitable but (7) __________ and thanking are keys to begin to resolve them.
Disculpar.
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1. Crossword. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond.
Perdonar = To forgive.
Disculpar. (Excuse/Forgive)
2. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Causar daño = Cause damage/hurt
Herir. (Hurt)
3. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond.
Debatir = To debate.
Discutir. (To discuss)
4. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Promesa, dar su palabra = Promise, give your word.
Compromiso. (Commitment/engagement)
5. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Sinónimo de aburrida = Synonym of boring.
Pesado.
6. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Rapidez = Speed.
Velocidad.
7. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Dar parte de lo que uno tiene a los demás= Give part of what one has to others.
Compartir. (Share)
8. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Constancia en los afectos o ideas = Constancy in affections or ideas
Fidelidad. (Faithfulness)
9. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond.
Dos, dúo = Two, duo
Pareja. (Pair/Couple)
10. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Fastidio, fatiga = Annoyance, fatigue
Molestia. (Hassle).
11. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Expresión de la cara o cuerpo = Expression of the face or body
Gesto. (Gesture).
12. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Calidad de bueno = Good quality
Lujoso. (Luxurious)
13. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Conseguir, obtener = Get.
Lograr. (To achieve).
14. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Facultad de comprender = ability to understand
Entender. (To understand).
15. Complete this crossword with the ones from so we say it that correspond
Poner entre los brazos = Put between the arms
Abrazar. (To hug).
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1. Watch out! Write an episode of a soap opera or television series that you have seen in which the characters suffered from love issues. Use phrases with “querer” and “amar” to describe the action.
Example: Conchita was a poor girl who did the cleaning in Don Felipe’s house. She wanted to marry Enrique, the son of Don Felipe. Although Enrique loved her, her parents…
Possible answer.
María y Andrés eran vecinos y amigos desde muy pequeños. Debido al trabajo del padre de María su familia se mudan fuera del país, pero Andrés nunca la olvidó.
Muchos años después, María regresa y se encuentran de nuevo en su viejo vecindario. Al poco tiempo ambos retoman su amistad, pero Andrés se da cuenta de que ama a María, el problema es que María está comprometida con otro hombre.
Andrés al poco tiempo descubre que el prometido de María la engaña, él la quiere sinceramente y no quiere verla sufrir así que intenta hablar con el prometido, pero este desmiente las acusaciones y ocasiona una gran pelea entre María y Andrés.
Finalmente, María se da cuenta de que su prometido la engaña y decide cancelar la boda y terminar su relación, se refugia en Andrés y se da cuenta de que él la quiere sinceramente. Después de varios meses Andrés y María comienzan a salir formalmente.
María and Andrés were neighbors and friends from a very young age. Due to the work of María’s father, her family moved out of the country, but Andrés never forgot her.
Many years later, Maria returns, and they find themselves back in their old neighborhood. In a short time, both of them resume their friendship, but Andrés realizes that he loves María, the problem is that María is engaged to another man.
Andrés soon discovers that María’s fiancé is cheating on her, he sincerely loves her and does not want to see her suffer so he tries to talk to the fiancé, but he denies the accusations and causes a big fight between María and Andrés.
Finally, María realizes that her fiancé is cheating on her and decides to cancel the wedding and end their relationship, she takes refuge in Andrés and realizes that he sincerely loves her. After several months Andrés and María begin to formally date.
Section 1: Subjunctive vs. indicative in adjective clauses
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1. An advertised class. Jose Emilio writes a classified ad. Complete it with the present of the indicative or the subjunctive of the verbs in parentheses.
I am a thirty-two-year-old man who (1. look for) __________ a serious relationship.
Busca.
2. Complete the ad with the present of the indicative or the subjunctive of the verbs in parentheses.
I hope to find a woman who is (2. interested in) __________ to marry and have a family.
Interese.
3. Complete the ad with the present of the indicative or the subjunctive of the verbs in parentheses.
I need a person who (3. be) __________ emotionally stable,
Sea. (Is)
4. Complete the ad with the present of the indicative or the subjunctive of the verbs in parentheses.
Someone who will (4. love) __________ me
Quiera.
5. Complete the ad with the present of the indicative or the subjunctive of the verbs in parentheses.
And that (5. respect) __________ my feelings and way of thinking.
Respete.
6. Complete the ad with the present of the indicative or the subjunctive of the verbs in parentheses.
I don’t care if the woman (6. be) __________ tall or short, blonde or brunette.
Es. (Is)
7. Complete the ad with the present of the indicative or the subjunctive of the verbs in parentheses.
The important thing for me is that she (7. have) __________ a good heart and
Tenga.
8. Complete the ad with the present of the indicative or the subjunctive of the verbs in parentheses.
(8. be) __________ willing to talk openly about our differences.
Esté. (Be)
9. Complete the ad with the present of the indicative or the subjunctive of the verbs in parentheses.
If you are that person or (9. know) __________ someone with those characteristics,
Conoces.
10. Complete the ad with the present of the indicative or the subjunctive of the verbs in parentheses.
You (10. can) __________ call the number 342- ANXIOUS.
Puede.
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1. A blind date. Beatriz organizes a blind date for her friend Sara. Beatriz wants to be sure that she has taken into account for the appointment to be a success. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
I have already talked to the boy who __________ (wants) to meet Sara.
Quiere.
2. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
I have told Sara that she prefers a boy who __________ (live) in the same city as her and not __________ (travel) for her job
Viva
Viaje.
3. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
Sara loves chocolates; That is why I have told him that it’s good that he __________ (buy) a box of chocolates with caramel for the date.
Compre.
4. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
I have told him that Sara always __________ (wears) her hair tied back so that he can easily identify her.
Lleva.
5. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
I told him that Sara’s parents __________ (protect) her a lot because she is an only child.
Protegen.
6. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
Sara is a very punctual girl. He already knows that it is important that he __________ (arrive) on time for their date.
Llegue
7. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
I told him that after the date, he __________ (can) take her for a walk by the lake because it is Sara’s favorite place in town.
Puede.
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1. A declaration of love. Rosa and Mario met through the internet. In this conversation, he declares his love to her. Complete the dialogue with the present of the indicative or subjunctive of the verbs on the list as appropriate.
Amar = To love. Apresurar = To rush. Conocer= To know. Estar = To be. Querer = To love/want. Sentir = To feel. Ser = To be. Tener = To have.
Mario: I think you are the ideal person for me. I love you and I want you to (1) __________ my girlfriend.
Seas. (be)
2. Complete the dialogue with the present of the indicative or subjunctive of the verbs on the list as appropriate.
Amar = To love. Apresurar = To rush. Conocer= To know. Estar = To be. Querer = To love/want. Sentir = To feel. Ser = To be. Tener = To have.
Rosa: I also think that you are someone very special. You (2) __________ me…
Conoces. (Know)
3. Complete the dialogue with the present of the indicative or subjunctive of the verbs on the list as appropriate.
Amar = To love. Apresurar = To rush. Conocer= To know. Estar = To be. Querer = To love/want. Sentir = To feel. Ser = To be. Tener = To have.
And we (3) __________ many things in common; But I’m worried that we don’t have a personal relationship yet.
Tenemos. (have)
4. Complete the dialogue with the present of the indicative or subjunctive of the verbs on the list as appropriate.
Amar = To love. Apresurar = To rush. Conocer= To know. Estar = To be. Querer = To love/want. Sentir = To feel. Ser = To be. Tener = To have.
I think it is important that we (4) __________ a little more before we are formally dating.
Conozcamos. (get to know)
5. Complete the dialogue with the present of the indicative or subjunctive of the verbs on the list as appropriate.
Amar = To love. Apresurar = To rush. Conocer= To know. Estar = To be. Querer = To love/want. Sentir = To feel. Ser = To be. Tener = To have.
It is not convenient for us to (5) __________ because we may regret it later.
Apresuremos. (rush)
6. Complete the dialogue with the present of the indicative or subjunctive of the verbs on the list as appropriate.
Amar = To love. Apresurar = To rush. Conocer= To know. Estar = To be. Querer = To love/want. Sentir = To feel. Ser = To be. Tener = To have.
Mario: I’m worried about your insecurity. (6) __________ you interested in another person?
Estás. (Are)
7. Complete the dialogue with the present of the indicative or subjunctive of the verbs on the list as appropriate.
Amar = To love. Apresurar = To rush. Conocer= To know. Estar = To be. Querer = To love/want. Sentir = To feel. Ser = To be. Tener = To have.
Is there another man who (7) __________ you like me?
Ame. (loves)
8. Complete the dialogue with the present of the indicative or subjunctive of the verbs on the list as appropriate.
Amar = To love. Apresurar = To rush. Conocer= To know. Estar = To be. Querer = To love/want. Sentir = To feel. Ser = To be. Tener = To have.
Rosa: No, Mario. There is no one else. But I don’t (8) __________ comfortable in a serious relationship with someone I don’t know personally.
Siento. (feel)
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1. In family. Complete the following sentences using variations of each word in italics. If you need help, see the section called “ampliación” in the book.
Example:
They were a very close couple. Their union had lasted many years.
In Spanish unida/unión, mean to be close with someone and can also mean to be united with someone.
She always __________ when she was with him, and her laugh filled him with happiness.
Reía. (laughed)
2. Complete the following sentences using variations of each word in italics. If you need help, see the section called “ampliación” in the book.
Of all his __________ he valued his gold ring the most. Earlier it was owned by her boyfriend’s mom.
Posesiones. (possessions)
3. Complete the following sentences using variations of each word in italics. If you need help, see the section called “ampliación” in the book.
But when she saw him with another, she crossed her arms and held them __________ until he explained the situation to her.
Cruzados. (crussed)
4. Complete the following sentences using variations of each word in italics. If you need help, see the section called “ampliación” in the book.
After some time, they parted ways. It was a very painful __________ for both of us.
Separación. (break up)
5. Complete the following sentences using variations of each word in italics. If you need help, see the section called “ampliación” in the book.
They finalized the divorce papers last month. Now they are like many who are __________ and hardly speak to each other.
Divorciados. (divorced)
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1. Marital conflicts. Personality differences often affect marital relationships negatively and have even led to divorce. Complete each sentence with the appropriate word from ¡Así lo decimos! of the list.
Divorciarse = Divorce Dominar = To dominate Impulsivo = Impulsive Inseguridad = Insecurity. Irritar= Irritate Sinvergüenza= Scoundrel
When one person in the couple wants __________ the other, this usually reflects __________ in the dominant person.
Dominar
Inseguridad
2. Complete each sentence with the appropriate word from ¡Así lo decimos! of the list.
Divorciarse = Divorce Dominar = To dominate Impulsivo = Impulsive Inseguridad = Insecurity. Irritar= Irritate Sinvergüenza= Scoundrel
In a couple, avoid talking about topics that may __________ the other.
Irritar.
3. Complete each sentence with the appropriate word from ¡Así lo decimos! of the list.
Divorciarse = Divorce Dominar = To dominate Impulsivo = Impulsive Inseguridad = Insecurity. Irritar= Irritate Sinvergüenza= Scoundrel
If the wife says that her husband is __________ , the respect between the couple is very weakened.
Sinvergüenza.
4. Complete each sentence with the appropriate word from ¡Así lo decimos! of the list.
Divorciarse = Divorce Dominar = To dominate Impulsivo = Impulsive Inseguridad = Insecurity. Irritar= Irritate Sinvergüenza= Scoundrel
In order to clarify misunderstandings in a couple, it is better not to be __________ and think twice before speaking.
Impulsivo.
5. Complete each sentence with the appropriate word from ¡Así lo decimos! of the list.
Divorciarse = Divorce Dominar = To dominate Impulsivo = Impulsive Inseguridad = Insecurity. Irritar= Irritate Sinvergüenza= Scoundrel
If a couple fights all the time and neither affection nor respect, the best thing is __________
Divorciarse.
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1. A little bit of child psychology. A child psychologist describes the consequences of the couple’s relationship on the behavior of the children. Complete the paragraph with the words of ¡Así lo decimos! Of the list.
Angustia= Anguish Calladas = Quiet Comportamientos= Behaviors Consentidos= Spoiled Divorcio= Divorce Dominar= To dominate Inseguridad= Insecurity. Separación=Separation
Children’s development, and particularly their (1) __________, is clearly affected by the relationships between their parents.
Comportamiento.
2. Complete the paragraph with the words of ¡Así lo decimos! Of the list.
Angustia= Anguish Calladas = Quiet Comportamientos= Behaviors Consentidos= Spoiled Divorcio= Divorce Dominar= To dominate Inseguridad= Insecurity. Separación=Separation
Some parents tend to be overprotective of their children, and typically, they raise children (2) __________, who in turn tend to be immature adults.
Consentidos.
3. Complete the paragraph with the words of ¡Así lo decimos! Of the list.
Angustia= Anguish Calladas = Quiet Comportamientos= Behaviors Consentidos= Spoiled Divorcio= Divorce Dominar= To dominate Inseguridad= Insecurity. Separación=Separation
There are parents who are characterized by (3) __________ constantly their children.
Dominar.
4. Complete the paragraph with the words of ¡Así lo decimos! Of the list.
Angustia= Anguish Calladas = Quiet Comportamientos= Behaviors Consentidos= Spoiled Divorcio= Divorce Dominar= To dominate Inseguridad= Insecurity. Separación=Separation
Those kids tend to be people (4) ___________
Calladas.
5. Complete the paragraph with the words of ¡Así lo decimos! Of the list.
Angustia= Anguish Calladas = Quiet Comportamientos= Behaviors Consentidos= Spoiled Divorcio= Divorce Dominar= To dominate Inseguridad= Insecurity. Separación=Separation
And filled with (5) __________.
Angustia.
6. Complete the paragraph with the words of ¡Así lo decimos! Of the list.
Angustia= Anguish Calladas = Quiet Comportamientos= Behaviors Consentidos= Spoiled Divorcio= Divorce Dominar= To dominate Inseguridad= Insecurity. Separación=Separation
The (6) __________
Divorcio.
7. Complete the paragraph with the words of ¡Así lo decimos! Of the list.
Angustia= Anguish Calladas = Quiet Comportamientos= Behaviors Consentidos= Spoiled Divorcio= Divorce Dominar= To dominate Inseguridad= Insecurity. Separación=Separation
And the (7) __________
Separación.
8. Complete the paragraph with the words of ¡Así lo decimos! Of the list.
Angustia= Anguish Calladas = Quiet Comportamientos= Behaviors Consentidos= Spoiled Divorcio= Divorce Dominar= To dominate Inseguridad= Insecurity. Separación=Separation
They can produce a lot of (8) __________ in children, who can become daring and rebellious.
Inseguridad.
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1. Watch out! Write an anecdote about known or invented people in which you use the four verbs that do not use the proposition for (agradecer/to thank, buscar/seek, esperar/wait, pagar/pay)
Example:
My best friend decided to put an ad in the personnel section of the newspaper. He said he was looking for a girlfriend …
Possible answers.
Una vez un amigo perdió sus llaves del auto, y su vecino las encontró y se las entregó antes de que llamara a la compañia aseguradora para que le abrieran la puerta. Mi amigo estaba tan agradecido con su vecino, que lo invitó a comer ese fin de semana.
(Once, a friend lost his car keys, and his neighbor found them and gave them to him before he called the insurance company to open the door for him. My friend was so grateful to his neighbor that he invited him to lunch that weekend.)
Hace un par de días estaba esperando un paquete que compré, pero se restrasó y apenas llegó hoy.
(A couple of days ago I was waiting for a package that I bought, but it was late and just arrived today.)
Section 2: The future perfect and pluperfect tenses
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1. Projects. To complete the letter in which David tells his father what he will have done in a few years, use the future perfect of the verbs on the list.
Ahorrar = Save money Casarse= Get marry Comprar= To buy Comprometerse= Get engage Dejar= Stop Encontrar= Find Graduarse=Graduate Tener=Have
Dear Dad:
I have news about my future that you are going to love. I have almost finished my classes at the university and by June already (1) __________
Me graduaré. (I’ll graduate).
2. To complete the letter in which David tells his father what he will have done in a few years, use the future perfect of the verbs on the list.
Ahorrar = Save money Casarse= Get marry Comprar= To buy Comprometerse= Get engage Dejar= Stop Encontrar= Find Graduarse=Graduate Tener=Have
I have already started looking for work, and I promise you that by the end of the summer (2) __________ a stable position in a major company.
Encontraré. (I’ll find).
3. To complete the letter in which David tells his father what he will have done in a few years, use the future perfect of the verbs on the list.
Ahorrar = Save money Casarse= Get marry Comprar= To buy Comprometerse= Get engage Dejar= Stop Encontrar= Find Graduarse=Graduate Tener=Have
Within a year, (3) __________ a lot of money
Ahorraré. (I’ll save)
4. To complete the letter in which David tells his father what he will have done in a few years, use the future perfect of the verbs on the list.
Ahorrar = Save money Casarse= Get marry Comprar= To buy Comprometerse= Get engage Dejar= Stop Encontrar= Find Graduarse=Graduate Tener=Have
And by December (4) __________ a house.
Compraré. (I’ll buy)
5. To complete the letter in which David tells his father what he will have done in a few years, use the future perfect of the verbs on the list.
Ahorrar = Save money Casarse= Get marry Comprar= To buy Comprometerse= Get engage Dejar= Stop Encontrar= Find Graduarse=Graduate Tener=Have
My girlfriend and I think that before November, (5) __________
Nos comprometeremos. (We’ll get engage)
6. To complete the letter in which David tells his father what he will have done in a few years, use the future perfect of the verbs on the list.
Ahorrar = Save money Casarse= Get marry Comprar= To buy Comprometerse= Get engage Dejar= Stop Encontrar= Find Graduarse=Graduate Tener=Have
And within two years (6) __________
Nos casaremos. (We’ll get married)
7. To complete the letter in which David tells his father what he will have done in a few years, use the future perfect of the verbs on the list.
Ahorrar = Save money Casarse= Get marry Comprar= To buy Comprometerse= Get engage Dejar= Stop Encontrar= Find Graduarse=Graduate Tener=Have
Probably we (7) __________ one child for the year 2012.
Tendremos. (We’ll have)
8. To complete the letter in which David tells his father what he will have done in a few years, use the future perfect of the verbs on the list.
Ahorrar = Save money Casarse= Get marry Comprar= To buy Comprometerse= Get engage Dejar= Stop Encontrar= Find Graduarse=Graduate Tener=Have
By then, you (8) __________ worrying so much about me!
Dejarás. (Will stop)
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1. The future. Think about the things that you and the following people will have already done when they graduate from college. Write complete and logical sentences using the future perfect. Don’t forget to make any necessary changes to make the sentences make sense.
Example:
I / get / good job
I will have gotten a good job.
I / fulfill / dream / graduate / psychology
Yo cumpliré mi sueño de graduarme de psicología.
(I will fulfill my dream of graduating from psychology)
2. Think about the things that you and the following people will have already done when they graduate from college. Write complete and logical sentences using the future perfect. Don’t forget to make any necessary changes to make the sentences make sense.
My roommate / benefit / study / good university
Mi compañero/a de cuarto se beneficiará estudiando en una buena universidad.
(My roommate will benefit from studying at a good university).
3. Think about the things that you and the following people will have already done when they graduate from college. Write complete and logical sentences using the future perfect. Don’t forget to make any necessary changes to make the sentences make sense.
We / overcome / difficult times / together
Nosotros superaremos momentos difíciles juntos.
(We will overcome difficult times together).
4. Think about the things that you and the following people will have already done when they graduate from college. Write complete and logical sentences using the future perfect. Don’t forget to make any necessary changes to make the sentences make sense.
You / get engaged / your boyfriend/girlfriend / high school
Tú te comprometerás con tu novia de la escuela secundaria.
(You will get engaged to your high school girlfriend)
5. Think about the things that you and the following people will have already done when they graduate from college. Write complete and logical sentences using the future perfect. Don’t forget to make any necessary changes to make the sentences make sense.
My parents / making / big party/graduation
Mis padres me harán una gran fiesta de graduación.
(My parents will throw me a big graduation party)
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1. A poll. After graduation, you have worked doing surveys on current interpersonal relationships. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb in each case.
94 percent of women said they __________ (fall in love / get excited / regret) with someone before they were eighteen
Se habían enamorado. (had fallen in love)
2. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb in each case.
Forty-two percent of married men admitted that they __________ (decompose / complement/pop the question) to another woman, before meeting their wife.
Se habían declarado (they had declared).
3. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb in each case.
56 percent of people who have had a cheating partner did not __________ (get angry / apologize / suspect) that there was another before learning the truth.
Habían sospechado. (had suspected)
4. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb in each case.
27 percent of divorced couples already __________ (own / go/fall in love) in therapy when they separated.
Habían ido. (Had gone to)
5. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb in each case.
19 percent of couples said they __________ (go out / thank / forget) together for years before getting engaged.
Habían salido. (Had gone out)
6. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb in each case.
38 percent of newlyweds said they __________ (sign / delete / take advantage of) a prenuptial agreement before getting married.
Habían firmado. (had signed)
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1. A couple. Horacio talks about what he and his girlfriend had done before they met. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb from the list.
Asistir= Assist Conocer= Get to know Estar= To be Ir= To go Tener= To have Tocar= Play Viajar= To travel Vivir= Live
Amazingly, my girlfriend Mariela and I get along because I’m very introverted, and she is very outgoing. For that reason, we (1) __________ very different experiences before we met.
Habíamos tenido. (we had had)
2. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb from the list.
Asistir= Assist Conocer= Get to know Estar= To be Ir= To go Tener= To have Tocar= Play Viajar= To travel Vivir= Live
Before going out with Mariela I never (2) __________ abroad,
Había estado. (Had been)
3. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb from the list.
Asistir= Assist Conocer= Get to know Estar= To be Ir= To go Tener= To have Tocar= Play Viajar= To travel Vivir= Live
But she and her friends (3) __________ all over America.
Habían viajado. (Had traveled)
4. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb from the list.
Asistir= Assist Conocer= Get to know Estar= To be Ir= To go Tener= To have Tocar= Play Viajar= To travel Vivir= Live
Neither do I (4) __________ to a merengue music concert,
Había asistido. (Had attendent)
5. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb from the list.
Asistir= Assist Conocer= Get to know Estar= To be Ir= To go Tener= To have Tocar= Play Viajar= To travel Vivir= Live
But Mariela (5) __________ with a Caribbean orchestra for two years.
Había tocado. (Had played)
6. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb from the list.
Asistir= Assist Conocer= Get to know Estar= To be Ir= To go Tener= To have Tocar= Play Viajar= To travel Vivir= Live
Mariela (6) __________ many times to parties at the house of well-known actors,
Había ido. (Had gone)
7. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb from the list.
Asistir= Assist Conocer= Get to know Estar= To be Ir= To go Tener= To have Tocar= Play Viajar= To travel Vivir= Live
But I never (7) __________ a famous person.
Había conocido. (I had met.)
8. Complete the sentences with the pluperfect of the appropriate verb from the list.
Asistir= Assist Conocer= Get to know Estar= To be Ir= To go Tener= To have Tocar= Play Viajar= To travel Vivir= Live
The truth is that Mariela and I (8) __________ in very different worlds, but now that we are dating, we are learning to share our experiences and our tastes.
Habíamos vivido. (we had lived)
Section 3: Comparisons with nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs
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1. Some irresponsible colleagues. In an e-mail to her mother, Hector, a university student, describes what his roommates are like. Complete his message using the necessary comparative and superlative expressions.
Dear Mom:
This week has been the (1) __________ difficult week of my entire life! My roommates have caused me a lot of stress.
Más. (most)
2. Complete Hector’s message using the necessary comparative and superlative expressions.
They are the (2) __________ responsible people in the world!
Menos. (least)
3. Complete Hector’s message using the necessary comparative and superlative expressions.
Victor is the (3) __________ forgetful boy of all my friends. This week he forgot to pay the phone bill, and now our service has been cut off.
Más. (Most)
4. Complete Hector’s message using the necessary comparative and superlative expressions.
Gerardo is (4) __________ disorganized as Victor. I lent him my class notes and he lost them.
Igual de. (As)
5. Complete Hector’s message using the necessary comparative and superlative expressions.
This week I have gotten (5) __________ bad grades like him because I couldn’t study.
Muy. (Very)
6. Complete Hector’s message using the necessary comparative and superlative expressions.
Octavio is (6) __________ selfish of all my peers.
El más. (The most)
7. Complete Hector’s message using the necessary comparative and superlative expressions.
He won’t let us use his computer until he finishes his final assignments, but he’s (7) __________ slower than a turtle.
Más. (much)
8. Complete Hector’s message using the necessary comparative and superlative expressions.
Octavio is also (8) __________ stingy of all my classmates. Yesterday we ordered a large pizza and he didn’t even offer to pay like the rest of us.
El más. (the most)
9. Complete Hector’s message using the necessary comparative and superlative expressions.
However, I think Daniel is the worst of all. He has (9) __________ CDs as a music store and plays them all night.
Tantos. (As)
10. Complete Hector’s message using the necessary comparative and superlative expressions.Complete Hector’s message using the necessary comparative and superlative expressions.
I can’t sleep because the noise is (10) __________ loud as at a rock concert. What can I do mom?
Hector.
Tan (so)
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1. How is your family? Elena wants to know what Hector’s family is like, the boy she’s dating. Complete Hector’s answers with superlative expressions.
Elena: Is your family very close?
Hector: Yes, my family is (1) __________ of the world.
La más unida. (the closest)
2. Complete Hector’s answers with superlative expressions.
Elena: Are your parents very loving?
Hector: I have the (2) __________ parents of all my friends.
Más cariñosos. (most loving)
3. Complete Hector’s answers with superlative expressions.
Elena: Is your brother Martin very understanding?
Hector: No, Martin is (3) __________ of my brothers.
El menos comprensivo. (The least understanding)
4. Complete Hector’s answers with superlative expressions.
Elena: Your sisters are lovely, right?
Hector: It’s true, they’re the (4) __________ girls that exist.
Más encantadoras. (Most lovely)
5. Complete Hector’s answers with superlative expressions.
Elena: Is your little sister spoiled?
Hector: Yes, she is the (5) __________ person of my whole family
Más consentida. (Mos spoiled)
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1. How do they compare? Nuria and Erica are talking about the personalities of some famous people. Write complete sentences with comparatives.
Example:
Paul Rodriguez / being / (inferiority) / scholar / Octavio Paz
Paul Rodriguez is less scholarly than Octavio Paz.
Sandra Cisneros and Isabel Allende / being / (equality) / creative / Oscar Hijuelos and Mario Vargas Llosa.
Sandra Cisneros e Isabel Allende son iguales de creativas que Oscar Hijuelos y Mario Vargas Llosa.
(Sandra Cisneros and Isabel Allende are just as creative as Oscar Hijuelos and Mario Vargas Llosa).
2. Write complete sentences with comparatives.
Madonna / being / (superiority) / extrovert / Gloria Estefan
Madonna es más extrovertida que Gloria Estefan.
(Madonna is more outgoing than Gloria Estefan)
3. Write complete sentences with comparatives.
King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia / being / (superiority) / the prince and the infantas
El rey Juan Carlos y la reina Sofía son más reservados que el príncipe y las infantas.
(King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia are more reserved than the prince and the infantas).
4. Write complete sentences with comparatives.
Chef Pepin / making / (equality) / cake / Martha Stewart
El chef Pepín hace las mismas tortas que Martha Stewart.
(Chef Pepín makes the same cakes as Martha Stewart).
5. Write complete sentences with comparatives.
Pablo Picasso / being / (inferiority) / eccentric / Salvador Dali
Pablo Piccaso era menos excéntrico que Salvador Dalí.
(Pablo Picasso was less eccentric than Salvador Dalí)
6. Write complete sentences with comparatives.
Salma Hayek / having / (equality) / charm / Antonio Banderas
Salma Hayek tiene el mismo encanto que Antonio Banderas.
(Salma Hayek has the same charm as Antonio Banderas).
7. Write complete sentences with comparatives.
Oscar de la Hoya / brave / Hector Camacho.
Óscar de la Hoya es igual de valiente que Héctor Camacho.
(Óscar de la Hoya is just as brave as Héctor Camacho)
8. Write complete sentences with comparatives.
Pedro Almodovar / having / (equality) / originality / Luis Buñuel
Pedro Almodóvar tiene la misma originalidad que Luis Buñuel.
(Pedro Almodóvar has the same originality as Luis Buñuel)
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1. Before reading. In the reading, you will get the following vocabulary. Study it and then answer the questions.
Agravio: Insult/ offense. Herir: To wound. No obstante: Nevertheless. Otorgar: To grant. Reflexionar: To reflect. Resentimiento: Resentment. Tener en cuenta: To take into account. Valen la pena: Are worthwhile. Venganza: Vengeance.
Have you ever had to ask for forgiveness? How did you feel after being forgiven?
Possible answer.
Sí, he pedido perdón. Me sentí aliviada porque no quería herir a la persona intencionalmente.
(Yes, I have asked for forgiveness. I was relieved because I didn’t want to hurt the person on purpose.)
2. In the reading, you will get the following vocabulary. Study it and then answer the questions.
Agravio: Insult/ offense. Herir: To wound. No obstante: Nevertheless. Otorgar: To grant. Reflexionar: To reflect. Resentimiento: Resentment. Tener en cuenta: To take into account. Valen la pena: Are worthwhile. Venganza: Vengeance.
Have they ever asked your forgiveness? How did you feel after forgiving?
Possible answer.
Sí, me han pedido perdón. Me hizo tomar en cuenta que a veces las personas pueden cometer errores, pero si aceptan su error y se disculpan las cosas se pueden solucionar.
(Yes, I have been asked for forgiveness. It made me realize that sometimes people can make mistakes, but if they accept their mistake and apologize, things can be fixed.)
3. In the reading, you will get the following vocabulary. Study it and then answer the questions.
Agravio: Insult/ offense. Herir: To wound. No obstante: Nevertheless. Otorgar: To grant. Reflexionar: To reflect. Resentimiento: Resentment. Tener en cuenta: To take into account. Valen la pena: Are worthwhile. Venganza: Vengeance.
Do you think there is a difference between forgiving and forgetting? Which?
Possible answer.
Mucha gente dice que para perdonar toca olvidar, pero supongo que es una cuestión de perspectiva, puedes perdonar una ofensa pero no necesariamente olvidarla.
Olvidarla significaría como que si la persona nunca hizo nada malo, y la forma en que te hicieron sentir no es algo que puedas deshacer.
Many people say that to forgive, you have to forget, but I suppose it is a matter of perspective you can forgive an offense but not necessarily forget it. . Forgetting it would mean that the person never did anything wrong, and the way they made you feel is not something you can undo.
4. In the reading, you will get the following vocabulary. Study it and then answer the questions.
Agravio: Insult/ offense. Herir: To wound. No obstante: Nevertheless. Otorgar: To grant. Reflexionar: To reflect. Resentimiento: Resentment. Tener en cuenta: To take into account. Valen la pena: Are worthwhile. Venganza: Vengeance.
What do you think we do most often: Forgive or forget? Why?
Possible answer.
Supongo que perdonamos con más frecuencia, si alguien te hirió/agravió y la persona no se nota que haya reflexionado o tomado en cuenta tus sentimientos para nada, entonces es más difícil que lo olvides.
Quizás puedas perdonar a una persona que se comportó así, pero probablemente lo resientas por más tiempo.
I suppose that we forgive more often, if someone hurt/hurt you and the person does not show that they have reflected or taken your feelings into account at all, then it is more difficult for you to forget it. You may be able to forgive a person who behaved like this, but you will probably resent them for longer.
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1. Answer the questions after reading the reading on the previous page.
What is the definition of forgiveness given in the article?
De acuerdo a la lectura, no hay un definición específica, pero dejar ir los resentimientos y deseos de vengaza es lo que la mayoría de las religiones toman como el perdón.
(According to the reading, there is no specific definition, but letting go of resentments and desires for revenge is what most religions take as forgiveness.)
2. Answer the questions after reading the reading on the previous page.
Dr. Piderman says there is a difference between forgiving and forgetting. In your opinion, what is it?
Possible answer.
Aunque perdonar puede resultar beneficioso para algunas personas, eso no quiere decir que necesariamente olviden lo que los hirió. Como la Dra. Piderman dice, eso puede repercutir en la personalidad de la gente, y supongo en la forma en la que se responde a ciertos comportamientos de otros hacia nosotros
Although forgiveness can be beneficial for some people, that does not mean that they necessarily forget what hurt them. As Dr. Piderman says, that can affect people’s personalities, and I suppose the way they respond to certain behaviors of others towards us.
3. Answer the questions after reading the reading on the previous page.
What are some of the benefits of forgiveness according to Dr. Piderman?
Los beneficios pueden ser psicológicos o físicos, según la Dra. Piderman, ella dice que pueden ver una reducción de la presión arterial y disminución en los síntomas de depresión.
(The benefits can be psychological or physical, according to Dr. Piderman, she says they can see a reduction in blood pressure and a decrease in symptoms of depression.)
4. Answer the questions after reading the reading on the previous page.
What does Dr. Safer disagree with?
La Dra. Safer no está de acuerdo en que el perdonar pueda resultar beneficioso para todo el mundo.
(Dr. Safer disagrees that forgiveness can be beneficial to everyone.)
5. Answer the questions after reading the reading on the previous page.
According to Dr. Safer, what shouldn’t be done when you’re trying to forgive?
Si se va a perdonar no se debería hacerse olvidando qué fue lo que causó la ofensa en primer lugar.
(If forgiveness is to be done, it should not do forgetting what offended in the first place.)
6. Answer the questions after reading the reading on the previous page.
Which of the two psychologists do you agree with? Why?
Concuerdo más con la Dra. Safer, el perdonar puede ser beneficiosos para algunos, pero para otros no, y es algo que depende de la perspectiva de cada persona.
(I agree more with Dr. Safer, forgiveness can be beneficial for some, but not for others, and it depends on the perspective of each person.)
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1. After writing. Review what you just wrote as if you were someone else. Then write the description again making the necessary changes.
Dos compañeras de trabajo estaban compartiendo ideas para un proyecto importante en su trabajo, una dio la idea principal y la otra sólo la complementó pero sus jefes asumieron que la idea era de esta última, lo que llevó a que se quedara con el crédito de la idea.
Two co-workers were sharing ideas for an important project at work, one gave the main idea, and the other only supplemented it but her bosses assumed that the idea was the latter, which led to her taking the credit for the idea.
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1. Write. Write a message to a person who you want to ask for forgiveness. Remind him of what you did and explain why you behaved that way. Try to use the pluperfect to narrate the events and the future to express your hopes regarding the relationship.
Possible answer.
Una vez en el trabajo estábamos discutiendo ideas para un proyecto, una compañera dio una idea muy buena y yo la complementé. Cuando tocó discutirla con los jefes, asumieron que la idea era completamente mía y yo no los corregí a tiempo, así que todo el mundo asumió que la idea era solamente mía y me terminé llevando todo el crédito.
Espero que María no pensara que fue mi intención quedarme con el crédito cuando originalmente fue su idea, y que si volvemos a estar en contacto no me resienta por eso.
Once at work, we were discussing ideas for a project, a colleague gave a good idea, and I added to it. When we had to discuss it with the bosses, they assumed that the idea was completely mine and I did not correct them in time, so everyone assumed that the idea was only mine, and I ended up taking all the credit.
I hope Maria didn’t think I intended to keep the credit when it was her idea and that if we get back in touch, she won’t resent me for it.
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1. Before writing. Think of a situation in which you asked someone for forgiveness. What had you done that deserved forgiveness? Did the person forgive you or still forgive you?
Una vez cuando estaba en la escuela traté mal a una compañera porque alguien más me había dicho que ella había hablado mal de mí, luego me di cuenta de que la persona había mentido, y esa compañera no había hablado mal de mi. Afortunadamente mi compañera logró entender que todo había sido un malentendido.
Once when I was at school I treated a classmate badly because someone else had told me that she had spoken badly of me, then I realized that the person had lied, and that classmate had not spoken badly of me. Fortunately, my classmate managed to understand that it had all been a misunderstanding.
