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What is the English translation of 'noroeste'?
What is the English translation of 'noroeste'?
'Vivo en el centro de Gales' translates to 'I live in the center of Wales.'
'Vivo en el centro de Gales' translates to 'I live in the center of Wales.'
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What do you do in summer if you translate 'chateo en la red'?
What do you do in summer if you translate 'chateo en la red'?
I chat online
In winter, I ______ with my friends.
In winter, I ______ with my friends.
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Match the following activities with their English translations:
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What does 'hace frío' mean?
What does 'hace frío' mean?
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'El clima es caluroso' means 'The climate is cold.'
'El clima es caluroso' means 'The climate is cold.'
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Translate 'en verano' into English.
Translate 'en verano' into English.
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What does 'nos encanta' mean?
What does 'nos encanta' mean?
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'Odio' means 'I enjoy.'
'Odio' means 'I enjoy.'
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What is the translation of 'hace un mes'?
What is the translation of 'hace un mes'?
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I prefer to spend the summer __________.
I prefer to spend the summer __________.
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Where does 'en la ciudad' mean?
Where does 'en la ciudad' mean?
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'Con quién fuiste' translates to 'who did you go with?'
'Con quién fuiste' translates to 'who did you go with?'
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What does 'fui de vacaciones a' mean?
What does 'fui de vacaciones a' mean?
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My dad likes __________.
My dad likes __________.
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Which phrase means 'to be outdoors'?
Which phrase means 'to be outdoors'?
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Which phrase means 'I go for a walk'?
Which phrase means 'I go for a walk'?
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The phrase 'hay niebla' means 'it's cloudy'.
The phrase 'hay niebla' means 'it's cloudy'.
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What do you do in winter?
What do you do in winter?
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In summer, I ______ online.
In summer, I ______ online.
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Match the following weather phrases with their meanings:
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What does 'hago esquí' translate to?
What does 'hago esquí' translate to?
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The phrase 'monto a caballo' means 'I play football'.
The phrase 'monto a caballo' means 'I play football'.
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During summer, I often ______ with my friends.
During summer, I often ______ with my friends.
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'Odio' means 'I love'.
'Odio' means 'I love'.
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Translate 'ir de compras' into English.
Translate 'ir de compras' into English.
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I went on holiday to __________.
I went on holiday to __________.
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How did you travel?
How did you travel?
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'Hace una semana' means 'a week later'.
'Hace una semana' means 'a week later'.
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'Con quién fuiste' translates to which question in English?
'Con quién fuiste' translates to which question in English?
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I __________ to the aquarium.
I __________ to the aquarium.
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What does 'lo pasé bomba' mean?
What does 'lo pasé bomba' mean?
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'Nevó' means it rained.
'Nevó' means it rained.
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What was the weather like?
What was the weather like?
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I __________ a lot of ice creams.
I __________ a lot of ice creams.
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What is 'estar al aire libre' in English?
What is 'estar al aire libre' in English?
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What does 'en un albergue juvenil' translate to in English?
What does 'en un albergue juvenil' translate to in English?
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'Cerca de la playa' means 'near the forest'.
'Cerca de la playa' means 'near the forest'.
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What does 'quiero quejarme' mean?
What does 'quiero quejarme' mean?
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I stayed in ________ (in a five-star hotel).
I stayed in ________ (in a five-star hotel).
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Which phrase means 'there is free Wi-Fi'?
Which phrase means 'there is free Wi-Fi'?
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'Era' means 'it was' in a descriptive context.
'Era' means 'it was' in a descriptive context.
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How do you say 'I had' in Spanish?
How do you say 'I had' in Spanish?
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I traveled ________ (to go mountain climbing).
I traveled ________ (to go mountain climbing).
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Match the following accommodations with their translations:
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What does 'quiere reservar' translate to?
What does 'quiere reservar' translate to?
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'Con vistas al mar' means 'with mountain views'.
'Con vistas al mar' means 'with mountain views'.
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What does 'había' mean?
What does 'había' mean?
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My luggage ________ (was lost).
My luggage ________ (was lost).
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'Cuánto cuesta una habitación' means?
'Cuánto cuesta una habitación' means?
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Match the following descriptive words with their meanings:
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'Tampoco tenía' means 'it also had'.
'Tampoco tenía' means 'it also had'.
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What is the English translation of 'en un camping'?
What is the English translation of 'en un camping'?
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The phrase 'tampoco tenía' means 'it also had.'
The phrase 'tampoco tenía' means 'it also had.'
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What does 'quiero cambiar de habitación' mean?
What does 'quiero cambiar de habitación' mean?
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I stayed in a ________ (in a state-run luxury hotel).
I stayed in a ________ (in a state-run luxury hotel).
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Match the following expressions related to accommodation:
Match the following expressions related to accommodation:
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Which of the following means 'it's raining'?
Which of the following means 'it's raining'?
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The phrase 'hace viento' translates to 'it's windy'.
The phrase 'hace viento' translates to 'it's windy'.
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What do you say in Spanish for 'I like'?
What do you say in Spanish for 'I like'?
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In summer, I ______ to the park.
In summer, I ______ to the park.
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Match the following seasons with their Spanish translations:
Match the following seasons with their Spanish translations:
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Which phrase means 'I cook for my family'?
Which phrase means 'I cook for my family'?
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The phrase 'dos o tres veces al año' means 'two or three times a month'.
The phrase 'dos o tres veces al año' means 'two or three times a month'.
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What is the translation of 'nos encanta'?
What is the translation of 'nos encanta'?
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'fui' means 'I went' in English.
'fui' means 'I went' in English.
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What does 'adónde fuiste de vacaciones?' mean?
What does 'adónde fuiste de vacaciones?' mean?
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Which of the following phrases means 'to be in touch with friends'?
Which of the following phrases means 'to be in touch with friends'?
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The phrase 'hizo viento' means 'it was rainy'.
The phrase 'hizo viento' means 'it was rainy'.
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How did you travel if you used a plane?
How did you travel if you used a plane?
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Lo pasé _____ when I visited the amusement park.
Lo pasé _____ when I visited the amusement park.
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What does 'me gustó' translate to?
What does 'me gustó' translate to?
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Which phrase means 'I'm a fan of'?
Which phrase means 'I'm a fan of'?
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The phrase 'hace buen tiempo' means 'it's bad weather'.
The phrase 'hace buen tiempo' means 'it's bad weather'.
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What do you say in Spanish for 'I download songs'?
What do you say in Spanish for 'I download songs'?
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Match the following activities in Spanish with their English translations:
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Which phrase means 'to do water sports'?
Which phrase means 'to do water sports'?
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The phrase 'fui' means 'I went'.
The phrase 'fui' means 'I went'.
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Match the following phrases with their English translations:
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Study Notes
Geographical Locations in England and Surrounding Areas
- England's regions include northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, north, south, east, and central.
- Surrounding regions are Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- Specific locations within England include: North, Northeast, Northwest, South, Southeast, Southwest, East, West, and Centre.
- Location of residence is mentioned in terms of north, northeast, northwest, south, southeast, southwest, east, west, and centre of England.
- New locations mentioned: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.
Activities and Hobbies
- Summer Activities: Chatting online, cooking for family, downloading music, writing emails, swimming, skiing, windsurfing, having a barbecue, playing basketball, football, horse riding, cycling, swimming in the sea, going out with friends, playing guitar, volunteering, going to the sports center, parks, shopping centers, walking, using a computer, watching TV, reading magazines, visiting cinemas or ice rinks.
- Winter Activities: Skiing.
- General Activities: Sports center, parks, shopping centers, walking, using a computer, watching TV, reading magazines, cinemas, ice rinks, are also noted.
- New activities include downloading songs, writing emails, playing football, cycling, and swimming in the sea.
Frequency of Activities
- Always: Activities done consistently.
- Often: Activities done frequently.
- Every day: Activities done on consecutive days.
- Sometimes: Activities done occasionally.
- From time to time: Activities done infrequently.
- Once a week: Activities done at a specific weekly frequency.
- Two or three times a year: Activities done a couple of times per year.
- Almost never: Activities done very rarely.
- New frequencies include every day, once a week, and two or three times a year
Weather
- Good/Bad weather: Refers to general weather conditions.
- Hot: High temperatures.
- Cold: Low temperatures.
- Sunny: Presence of sunlight.
- Windy: Presence of wind.
- Rainy: Precipitation in the form of rain.
- Snowy: Precipitation in the form of snow.
- Changeable: Weather that varies throughout the day or week.
- Specific Weather Conditions: Foggy, stormy, with showers, cloudy.
- Climate: The general weather conditions throughout a particular place. (e.g., hot, sunny)
- New weather conditions: Fog, storm, and showers are explicitly mentioned.
Preferences and Dislikes
- Likes/Loves: Positive feelings toward activities.
- Hates: Negative feelings toward activities.
- Formal ways of expressing preference: I prefer, I am addicted to, I am a fan of.
- Informal ways of expressing preference: I love, I like.
- Expressions of dislike: I don't like at all, I hate.
- Connectives while expressing preference: As (since, given that, because).
- Other expressions of preference/disliking, such as my dad likes, we love, and other phrases are included.
- A wide variety of phrases expressing preferences, likes, dislikes, and ways to show enthusiasm are demonstrated.
Holiday Activities & Travel
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Holiday Destinations: France, Italy, Turkey, Spain (coast, country, mountains, city).
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Travel Companions: With school, best friend, alone.
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Travel Method: Coach, plane, boat, car, train.
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Specific Activities During Holidays: Diving, being outdoors, being in contact with friends, martial arts, water sports, going to the cinema, ice rink, shopping, reading magazines, using a computer, watching films.
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Additional activities during holidays include: sightseeing, sunbathing, taking photos, buying souvenirs, going to museums, going to aquariums, watching matches
Vocabulary for Expressing Preferences
- Formal ways of expressing preference: I prefer, I am addicted to, I am a fan of.
- Informal ways of expressing preference: I love, I like.
- Expressions of dislike: I don't like at all, I hate.
- Connectives while expressing preference: As (since, given that, because). Other expressions of preference/disliking. Ex: My dad likes and we love.
- New ways to express preferences or dislikes are demonstrated, including "I'm addicted to" or "I'm a fan of" (formal) and "I love", plus more expressive words such as "I'm passionate about."
Holidays Details
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Specific holiday activities: Visiting tourist attractions like Park Güell; taking photos, buying souvenirs, relaxing, resting, going to an aquarium.
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Potential problems: Late arrivals, lost phone/items, accidents (car or beach).
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Weather during Holidays: Good weather, windy, foggy, raining, snowing.
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Place of stay: Youth hostel, apartment, campsite, 5 star hotel, state-run luxury hotel, rural house, B&B.
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Hotel details: Air conditioning, lift, shower, room details (single, double, balconies, bath, bed type, views). Features of a hotel (car park, bar, gym, restaurant, café, launderette, indoor pool).
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Possible Complaints: Dirty rooms, broken appliances (air conditioning, lift, shower, light). Lack of basic necessities (toilet paper, soap, shampoo, towels). Other complaints about a hotel.
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Travel delays and accidents: Puncture, breakdowns, delays, late arrivals, lost luggage, wallets.
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Travel details: Travelling methods (by coach, plane, boat, car, train); different experiences on a holiday.
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Explore the diverse geographical regions of England along with neighboring areas such as Scotland and Wales. Discover popular summer and winter activities, as well as general interests and hobbies that reflect the lifestyle of people in these regions.