Realidades 4 Workbook Answers Capítulo 9 Nuestra compleja sociedad
Realidades 4 Workbook Answers Chapter 9 Nuestra compleja sociedad
Section Primera parte: Vocabulario
Realidades 4 Capitulo 9 Answers Page 197
1. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in italics.
Those who get drunk often abuse their health and the well-being of others. Getting drunk is quite common in college fraternities.
borrachera
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in italics.
Terrorists kidnapped several missionaries in Afghanistan. They demanded that the government released political prisoners in exchange for releasing the hostages.
secuestraron
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in italics.
No one sympathizes with the young men and women who vandalize. Vandalism doesn’t make any sense.
vandalismo
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in italics.
The politician committed electoral fraud. He wanted to defraud the public.
defraudar
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in italics.
The robbery happened yesterday afternoon. The thieves stole an important piece from the art museum.
robaron
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1. In this exercise, you need to read the statements and guess the correct word.
This word is spelled the same in English. If you think about it, you will soon know what it is.
electoral
2. In this exercise, you need to read the statements and guess the correct word.
It sounds like a clock and if you don’t stop it in time, it explodes.
Bomb
Bomba
3. In this exercise, you need to read the statements and guess the correct word.
steal
robar
4. In this exercise, you need to read the statements and guess the correct word.
Spies
Espías
5. In this exercise, you need to read the statements and guess the correct word.
Many people do this to their skin to express their creativity.
Tattoos
Tatuajes
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
I know at least ten students who are related to a gang.
pandilla
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
Some of these young men are very dangerous because, like many criminals, they are always armed.
delincuentes
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
Almost all of them like to tattoo their skin to identify themselves as members of the group.
tatuarse
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
All of them vandalize the school property: they break the windows, paint graffiti on the walls and leave trash everywhere.
vandalizan
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
Although the consumption of alcoholic drinks is prohibited at school, yesterday a student came to biology class completely drunk!
borracho
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
Even though there are metal detectors at the entrance of the school, last week a professor found a gun in the jacket’s pocket of a student.
revólver
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
There are professors that claim that some students are drug dealers.
traficantes
8. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
Although at school there are several security guards, they aren’t enough to monitor or protect the people who study or work there.
guardias de seguridad
9. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
The police already know the names of the students that stole the money from the cafeteria and the computers from the principal’s office.
robaron
10. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
We the teachers, our students and the parents must fight for a crimeless school.
crimen
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the words on the list.
I am going to investigate the operations of a group of very dangerous criminals.
delincuentes
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the words on the list.
I have to go undercover as a member of a local gang.
pandilla
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the words on the list.
I have to do everything I can so that they don’t discover that I am a police officer, and they will probably force me to tattoo my arm like the rest of the members of the gang.
tatuarme
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the words on the list.
As I will be a “new member” of the gang, they will force me to commit a (4) crime such as participating in bank (5) robbery or building (6) vandalism.
delito
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the words on the list.
As I will be a “new member” of the gang, they will force me to commit a (4) crime such as participating in bank (5) robbery or building (6) vandalism.
robo
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the words on the list.
As I will be a “new member” of the gang, they will force me to commit a (4) crime such as participating in bank (5) robbery or building (6) vandalism.
vandalismo
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the words on the list.
As an undercover police officer, maybe I will find out who the state-wide drug dealers’ boss is.
traficantes
8. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the words on the list.
This case is very important for our community’s (8) safety because these criminals have threatened several times to plant a (9) bomb in a public place if the mayor does not change his policy on firearms.
seguridad
9. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the words on the list.
This case is very important for our community’s (8) safety because these criminals have threatened several times to plant a (9) bomb in a public place if the mayor does not change his policy on firearms.
bomba
10. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the words on the list.
It is very likely that they were the ones who kidnapped judge Padron’s son.
secuestraron
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb abuse.
A scammer…
…abuses scammed people.
(abusa de las personas estafadas.)
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb abuse.
A gang…
…abuses innocent people.
(abusa de la gente inocente.)
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb abuse.
A politician who commits electoral fraud…
…abuses voters.
(abusa de los votantes.)
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb abuse.
A person who harasses women…
…abuses their privacy.
(abusa de su privacidad.)
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb abuse.
A drug addict…
…abuses drugs.
(abusa de las drogas.)
Section 1: The pluperfect subjunctive
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences using the past perfect subjunctive.
The witness denied that Mr. Gómez had robbed the store.
hubiera robado
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences using the past perfect subjunctive.
The young men’s parents doubted that their children had scammed an old woman.
hubieran estafado
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences using the past perfect subjunctive.
The lawyer said it was impossible that his client had vandalized the building.
hubiera vandalizado
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences using the past perfect subjunctive.
The neighbours were surprised that they had abused their children.
hubieran abusado
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences using the past perfect subjunctive.
The policemen weren’t sure that the young man had attacked the victim.
hubiera agredido
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences using the past perfect subjunctive.
The student couldn’t believe that the teacher had reported him.
hubiera denunciado
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the past perfect subjunctive.
Last night when the Trujillo came home, they were surprised that a thief had entered their house.
hubiera entrado
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the past perfect subjunctive.
There weren’t any signs of forced entry, so it was possible that the thief (2) had obtained a key before the robbery because it was impossible that the Trujillo (3) had forgotten to close the door when they left.
hubiera conseguido
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the past perfect subjunctive.
There weren’t any signs of forced entry, so it was possible that the thief (2) had obtained a key before the robbery because it was impossible that the Trujillo (3) had forgotten to close the door when they left.
se hubieran olvidado
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the past perfect subjunctive.
They didn’t find any neighbour that had seen someone suspicious in the neighbourhood before the robbery.
hubiera visto
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the past perfect subjunctive.
It hurt Mrs. Trujillo that the thief had stolen all her jewellery.
hubiera robado
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the past perfect subjunctive.
She wishes the thief hadn’t broken the glass vase because it was an antique!
hubiera roto
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the past perfect subjunctive.
It was as if the thief had been in the house before because he knew where the valuable things were.
hubiera estado
8. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the past perfect subjunctive.
The policemen inspected the house just in case the thief had left fingerprints, but they didn’t find anything.
hubiera dejado
9. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the past perfect subjunctive.
They doubted that an unknown person could commit the crime.
pudiera
10. In this exercise, you need to complete the paragraph with the past perfect subjunctive.
The family would have liked it if the police had arrested the thief that same night.
hubiera detenido
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
Yesterday, a couple reported that last week an unknown man (1) had presented himself at their house and he (2) had pretended to be a carpenter.
se había presentado
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
Yesterday, a couple reported that last week an unknown man (1) had presented himself at their house and he (2) had pretended to be a carpenter.
se había hecho
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
The man told them that he (3) had seen the house’s roof and he was surprised that the owners (4) hadn’t observed that the roof was in bad condition.
había visto
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
The man told them that he (3) had seen the house’s roof and he was surprised that the owners (4) hadn’t observed that the roof was in bad condition.
hubieran observado
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
He (5) had told them that it was incredible that they (6) hadn’t repaired the holes in the roof and that it was likely that the rain (7) had already started to damage the house’s structure.
había dicho
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
He (5) had told them that it was incredible that they (6) hadn’t repaired the holes in the roof and that it was likely that the rain (7) had already started to damage the house’s structure.
hubieran reparado
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
He (5) had told them that it was incredible that they (6) hadn’t repaired the holes in the roof and that it was likely that the rain (7) had already started to damage the house’s structure.
hubiera empezado
8. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
The owners of the house were surprised that the man had asked them for a deposit of 25% of the total amount.
hubiera pedido
9. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
They gave it to him because they were afraid that the roof (9) had already deteriorated badly and they were happy that someone (10) had noticed the issue.
se hubiera deteriorado
10. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
They gave it to him because they were afraid that the roof (9) had already deteriorated badly and they were happy that someone (10) had noticed the issue.
se hubiera dado
11. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
When three hours (11) had passed and the man (12) hadn’t returned, the couple started to doubt that he (13) had been honest with them and they got angry.
habían pasado
12. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
When three hours (11) had passed and the man (12) hadn’t returned, the couple started to doubt that he (13) had been honest with them and they got angry.
había vuelto
13. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
When three hours (11) had passed and the man (12) hadn’t returned, the couple started to doubt that he (13) had been honest with them and they got angry.
hubiera sido
14. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
Yesterday, the police were looking for other families that (14) had spoken with the swindler because it was likely that other people (15) had had the same experience.
hubieran hablado
15. In this exercise, you need to complete the article using the past perfect tense or the past perfect subjunctive.
Yesterday, the police were looking for other families that (14) had spoken with the swindler because it was likely that other people (15) had had the same experience.
hubieran tenido
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in italics.
Some think that prostitution shouldn’t be considered a crime because it doesn’t hurt anyone. Others think that prostitutes are victims of a crime.
prostitutas
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in italics.
If you drive carelessly, your life is in danger. Also, your actions endanger the lives of the other occupants of the car.
peligro
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in italics.
The Miami court judged the young man who had committed the crime of stealing a car. The trial was yesterday afternoon.
juicio
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in italics.
It is true that alcohol damages internal organs. Drinking a lot of alcoholic drinks can be very harmful.
perjudicial
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in italics.
Alcohol is especially risky for the fetus. Thanks to publicity in recent years, fewer women risk the health of their babies by drinking alcoholic drinks.
riesgoso
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1. In this exercise, you need to order the letters and write the words you guessed.
Then, you have to put the numbered letters in order to reveal the name of a famous literary character.
Expression 1 is: in fact
de hecho
2. In this exercise, you need to order the letters and write the words you guessed.
Then, you have to put the numbered letters in order to reveal the name of a famous literary character.
Word 2 is: (to) risk
arriesgar
3. In this exercise, you need to order the letters and write the words you guessed.
Then, you have to put the numbered letters in order to reveal the name of a famous literary character.
Word 3 is: commit
cometer
4. In this exercise, you need to order the letters and write the words you guessed.
Then, you have to put the numbered letters in order to reveal the name of a famous literary character.
Word 4 is: feed
alimentar
5. In this exercise, you need to order the letters and write the words you guessed.
Then, you have to put the numbered letters in order to reveal the name of a famous literary character.
Word 5 is: power
poder
6. In this exercise, you need to order the letters and write the words you guessed.
Then, you have to put the numbered letters in order to reveal the name of a famous literary character.
Word 6 is: danger
peligro
7. In this exercise, you need to order the letters and write the words you guessed.
Then, you have to put the numbered letters in order to reveal the name of a famous literary character.
Word 7 is: alcoholism
alcoholismo
8. In this exercise, you need to order the letters and write the words you guessed.
Then, you have to put the numbered letters in order to reveal the name of a famous literary character.
Word 8 is: (to) cause
The name of the literary character is: Sherlock Holmes
causar
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
Next Thursday, the trial of the alleged murderer of the banker Augusto Franco will begin in the Supreme Court.
juicio
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
Tito Marcel, the accused, is innocent and didn’t commit any crime.
cometió
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
After questioning Marcel for several hours, the police and prosecutors have been convinced of his guilt.
interrogar
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
(4) In fact, Marcel confessed to being the leader of a (5) prostitution network that operates in the city and that exploits underage girls.
De hecho
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
(4) In fact, Marcel confessed to being the leader of a (5) prostitution network that operates in the city and that exploits underage girls.
prostitución
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
The interrogation was quite frustrating for the investigators because Marcel didn’t take it seriously and all the questions made him laugh.
risa
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
Marcel still swears that he has nothing to do with Franco’s murder.
jura
8. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
Tito Marcel is accused of threatening other bankers by phone, which is also a crime.
amenazar
9. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
Once he is in jail, Marcel will no longer have the (9) power to intimidate more people or put more girls’ lives in (10) danger.
poder
10. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
Once he is in jail, Marcel will no longer have the (9) power to intimidate more people or put more girls’ lives in (10) danger.
peligro
11. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
Marcel is (11) currently being held at the police station as he prepares to (12) stand trial.
Actualmente
12. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the words on the list.
Marcel is (11) currently being held at the police station as he prepares to (12) stand trial.
juzgado
Section 2: Uses of se with impersonal and passive constructions
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs on the list.
People in the neighborhood are threatened.
Se amenaza
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs on the list.
People’s wallets are stolen on the street.
Se roban
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs on the list.
Our community buildings are vandalized.
Se vandalizan
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs on the list.
Gunshots are heard frequently.
Se oyen
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs on the list.
Graffiti is seen everywhere.
Se ve
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs on the list.
Fraud is committed in public offices.
Se comete
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
Soon, crime (1) will be reduced in our neighbourhood because a coalition of citizens (2) will be formed to fight crime.
se reducirá
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
Soon, crime (1) will be reduced in our neighbourhood because a coalition of citizens (2) will be formed to fight crime.
se formará
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
Measures will be taken to end robberies in the neighbourhood.
Se tomarán
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
Home inspections (4) will be done and security errors (5) will be fixed.
se harán
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
Home inspections (4) will be done and security errors (5) will be fixed.
se corregirán
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
Alarms (6) will be installed in all homes and talks about protection strategies against crime (7) will be given.
se instalarán
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
Alarms (6) will be installed in all homes and talks about protection strategies against crime (7) will be given.
se darán
8. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
Security cameras for buildings (8) will be bought and a guard (9) will be hired to watch the streets.
Se comprarán
9. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
Security cameras for buildings (8) will be bought and a guard (9) will be hired to watch the streets.
se contratará
10. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
He/ she (10) will be alert for strangers and the police (11) will be called in case of suspicious activity.
Se estará
11. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
He/ she (10) will be alert for strangers and the police (11) will be called in case of suspicious activity.
Se llamará
12. In this exercise, you need to complete the proposal using the correct form of the verbs provided.
We are sure that, with all these changes, the crime rate in the neighborhood will be reduced.
se bajará
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
Yesterday, a bomb exploded in a municipal building.
Se hizo
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
Fortunately, no one was injured but the windows (2) were smashed and many important documents (3) were burned.
se rompieron
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
Fortunately, no one was injured but the windows (2) were smashed and many important documents (3) were burned.
Se quemaron
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
When the fire (4) was put out, the investigation of the crime (5) began.
se apagó
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
When the fire (4) was put out, the investigation of the crime (5) began.
se empezó
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
Not much evidence (6) was found, but terrorists (7) were suspected of being the perpetrators of the attack because yesterday a threat (8) was received from this group.
se encontró
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
Not much evidence (6) was found, but terrorists (7) were suspected of being the perpetrators of the attack because yesterday a threat (8) was received from this group.
se sospechó
8. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
Not much evidence (6) was found, but terrorists (7) were suspected of being the perpetrators of the attack because yesterday a threat (8) was received from this group.
se recibió
9. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
Witnesses (9) were questioned and security videos (10) were reviewed, but it (11) wasn’t known how the terrorists planted the bomb in the building.
Se interrogó
10. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
Witnesses (9) were questioned and security videos (10) were reviewed, but it (11) wasn’t known how the terrorists planted the bomb in the building.
se revisaron
11. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
Witnesses (9) were questioned and security videos (10) were reviewed, but it (11) wasn’t known how the terrorists planted the bomb in the building.
se supo
12. In this exercise, you need to complete the police report with the correct form of the words on the list.
In the evening, the suspected leader of the group was arrested.
se detuvo
Section 3: Indefinite and negative expressions
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
Our society needs to do something in order to reduce crime rate among children.
algo
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
When a child under the age of sixteen commits a crime, someone must be punished, but not necessarily him/ her.
alguien
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
If a child is cited for doing (3) something illegal, the parents should (4) also receive (5) some punishment because they are (6) also at fault.
algo
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
If a child is cited for doing (3) something illegal, the parents should (4) also receive (5) some punishment because they are (6) also at fault.
también
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
If a child is cited for doing (3) something illegal, the parents should (4) also receive (5) some punishment because they are (6) also at fault.
algún
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
If a child is cited for doing (3) something illegal, the parents should (4) also receive (5) some punishment because they are (6) also at fault.
también
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
It doesn’t make (7) any sense to put all the blame on the child and do (8) nothing to the parents.
ningún
8. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
It doesn’t make (7) any sense to put all the blame on the child and do (8) nothing to the parents.
nada
9. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
In these cases, the role of the parents in the child’s education must always be considered.
siempre
10. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
The judge should determine if the child could commit the crime because the parents didn’t do anything to prevent him/ her.
nada
11. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
In (11) some cases, criminals engage in illegal activities because parents are (12) never aware of what their children are doing.
algunos
12. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
In (11) some cases, criminals engage in illegal activities because parents are (12) never aware of what their children are doing.
nunca
13. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
If there is (13) no one to take care of these children, who is going to teach them what is right and what is wrong?
nadie
14. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
That is why we have to think of some sanctions to punish parents who don’t fulfill their responsibilities.
algunas
15. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
This is our ultimatum: (15) Either they supervise the children, (16) or they suffer the consequences.
o
16. In this exercise, you need to complete the article with the expressions on the list. You may need to use some of them more than once.
This is our ultimatum: (15) Either they supervise the children, (16) or they suffer the consequences.
o
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
I haven’t drunk any alcoholic drinks in three months.
ninguna
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
Have you had any difficult situation this week?
alguna
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
No, I haven’t had any problems this week.
ningún
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
But it isn’t always so easy.
siempre
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
Sometimes I feel nervous and I think about having some drink.
algo
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
Well, you will never eliminate that temptation.
nunca
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
The important thing is to do something to resist it.
algo
8. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
You know you can (8) always count on me if you need to talk to (9) someone:
siempre
9. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
You know you can (8) always count on me if you need to talk to (9) someone.
alguien
10. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
No one can overcome an addiction without the support of their friends and family.
Nadie
11. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
Every time I feel like having (11) some drink, (12) either I talk to you (13) or I call another member of the group.
alguna
12. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
Every time I feel like having (11) some drink, (12) either I talk to you (13) or I call another member of the group.
o
13. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
Every time I feel like having (11) some drink, (12) either I talk to you (13) or I call another member of the group.
o
14. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
I always used this method when I started to rehabilitate and I was very successful.
siempre
15. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
You have never drunk again since you started to attend group meetings, have you?
nunca
16. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
I can’t say that I will never drink again because it is a daily struggle.
nunca
17. In this exercise, you need to complete the dialogue using the correct words.
But so far, I haven’t had any crisis!
ninguna
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1. In this exercise, you need to answer the questions using the correct negative expressions.
Do you have a criminal record?
No, I don’t have a criminal record.
No, no tengo ningún antecedente criminal.
2. In this exercise, you need to answer the questions using the correct negative expressions.
Have you stolen anything in your life?
No, I have never stolen anything in my life.
No, nunca he robado nada en mi vida.
3. In this exercise, you need to answer the questions using the correct negative expressions.
Do you use any illicit drugs?
No, I don’t use any illicit drugs.
No, no uso ninguna droga ilícita.
4. In this exercise, you need to answer the questions using the correct negative expressions.
Have you committed fraud or forged documents?
No, I have never committed fraud or forged documents.
No, nunca he cometido fraude ni he falsificado documentos.
5. In this exercise, you need to answer the questions using the correct negative expressions.
Have you ever helped anyone commit a crime?
No, I have never helped anyone commit a crime.
No, nunca he ayudado a nadie a cometer un delito.
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1. In this exercise, you need to find information online about Francisco Goitia’s works.
Then, you have to write a report.
In your report, you need to compare the paintings in relation to the following topics:
1. Themes
2. Colours
3. Tone
4. The feelings it transmits
You also need to explain:
1. What the recurrent themes are.
2. What they say about the painter.
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1. In this exercise, you need to find information online about one of the great Latin American cities.
Then, you have to write your opinion of the city as if you were a radio commentator.
You can describe some of the cultural or civic programs and charities offered to citizens.
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1. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
There is a great friendship between my best friend and I.
amistad
2. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
It is evident that she has a lot of talent because she has many skills.
destrezas
3. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
My friend Juan entertains himself playing videogames.
se distrae
4. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
I decided to join the “ASPIRA” association.
integrarme
5. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
Adolescence was the favourite time of my life.
etapa
6. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
Now that I am an adult, I am more mature than when I was a teenager.
madurez
7. In this exercise, you need to complete the sentences with the words on the list.
Gang is a phenomenon that is not easy to explain.
fenómeno
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1. In this exercise, you need to read the article and indicate if the sentences are True, False or if it doesn’t say in the article.
Gangs are a recent phenomenon.
False
Falso
2. In this exercise, you need to read the article and indicate if the sentences are True, False or if it doesn’t say in the article.
Some gangs have expanded to other countries.
True
Cierto
3. In this exercise, you need to read the article and indicate if the sentences are True, False or if it doesn’t say in the article.
Poverty contributes to gangs.
True
Cierto
4. In this exercise, you need to read the article and indicate if the sentences are True, False or if it doesn’t say in the article.
Sometimes a young man can earn more money in a gang than in a job.
True
Cierto
5. In this exercise, you need to read the article and indicate if the sentences are True, False or if it doesn’t say in the article.
Gang members usually join gangs when they are adults.
False
Falso
6. In this exercise, you need to read the article and indicate if the sentences are True, False or if it doesn’t say in the article.
There are very mature people who join gangs.
True
Cierto
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1. In this exercise, you need to look for information about gang problems and how it affects young people.
Then, you have to write a list of solutions.
When writing the solutions, think about what you can do to prevent these problems, reduce them or eliminate them.
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1. In this exercise, you need to write an article explaining the gang problem.
You can develop your suggestions on what to do in the face of a crisis.
Try using indefinite and negative expressions to express your ideas.
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1. In this exercise, you need to read the article you wrote in exercise 38 as if you were someone else.
Then, you have to rewrite it making the necessary changes.
You can check the correct use of grammar and change the parts of the article you don’t like.
You can also add more solutions from the list you wrote in exercise 37 or add new ones.
