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Match the environmental issue, with the correct description:
Match the environmental issue, with the correct description:
Contaminación = La presencia de elementos dañinos en el medio ambiente. El deshielo = La reducción del hielo en glaciares y polos. La sequÃa = Un perÃodo prolongado de falta de agua. Los incendios forestales = Fuegos que se propagan rápidamente en áreas naturales.
Match the social issue, with the correct description:
Match the social issue, with the correct description:
La pobreza = La carencia de recursos básicos para vivir dignamente. La discriminación = El trato desigual basado en prejuicios. La exclusión social = El aislamiento de ciertos grupos de la sociedad. El desempleo = La falta de oportunidades laborales.
Match the animal issue with its description:
Match the animal issue with its description:
El maltrato animal = Causar daño o sufrimiento a los animales. Las corridas de toros = Espectáculos donde se lidian toros. La caza = La persecución y captura de animales. Tráfico de especies = El comercio ilegal de animales y plantas silvestres.
Match the following 'Technology Addiction' technology terms to their description:
Match the following 'Technology Addiction' technology terms to their description:
Match the term related to 'Mental Health / Education Pressure' with its description:
Match the term related to 'Mental Health / Education Pressure' with its description:
Match the Spanish phrase expressing an opinion with its English translation:
Match the Spanish phrase expressing an opinion with its English translation:
Connect the sentence about the environment with it's best translation to english
Connect the sentence about the environment with it's best translation to english
Match the Spanish connecting word or phrase with its English equivalent:
Match the Spanish connecting word or phrase with its English equivalent:
Match the topic with a relevant issue associated with it:
Match the topic with a relevant issue associated with it:
Choose which of the following are examples of filler phrases:
Choose which of the following are examples of filler phrases:
Link the question with the emotion:
Link the question with the emotion:
Match the subjunctive example with it's English translation:
Match the subjunctive example with it's English translation:
Match the following Spanish phrases with their purpose in a discussion:
Match the following Spanish phrases with their purpose in a discussion:
Pick the best 'way to start describing an image' with its English translation:
Pick the best 'way to start describing an image' with its English translation:
Match which of the following are examples of value judgements (opinions about actions/situations):
Match which of the following are examples of value judgements (opinions about actions/situations):
Match the topic of discussion with a relevant question to ask during a conversation:
Match the topic of discussion with a relevant question to ask during a conversation:
From the text, match the description of the beach with plastic bottles, cans, and food wrappers.
From the text, match the description of the beach with plastic bottles, cans, and food wrappers.
Match the issue with solutions:
Match the issue with solutions:
From the text, match the description of the abandoned dog lying in the street.
From the text, match the description of the abandoned dog lying in the street.
Match the description of family sitting at at table, but everyone on a their phones
Match the description of family sitting at at table, but everyone on a their phones
Flashcards
el medio ambiente
el medio ambiente
The natural world around us, including living and non-living things.
los residuos / la basura
los residuos / la basura
Materials that are thrown away and no longer useful.
la contaminación
la contaminación
The contamination or pollution of the environment.
el calentamiento global
el calentamiento global
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reciclar / reutilizar
reciclar / reutilizar
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las energÃas renovables
las energÃas renovables
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el maltrato animal
el maltrato animal
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los animales abandonados
los animales abandonados
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la caza
la caza
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la adopción / adoptar
la adopción / adoptar
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el tráfico de especies
el tráfico de especies
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el refugio de animales
el refugio de animales
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la pobreza / la desigualdad
la pobreza / la desigualdad
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las personas sin hogar
las personas sin hogar
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el desempleo
el desempleo
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la violencia de género
la violencia de género
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la discriminación
la discriminación
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el acceso a la educación
el acceso a la educación
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la exclusión social
la exclusión social
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la inmigración / los refugiados
la inmigración / los refugiados
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Study Notes
- Starter phrases to describe an image include: "En esta imagen veo..." (In this image I see...) and "Se puede ver..." (You can see...).
Topic Vocabulary
- Environmental problems vocabulary includes: "el medio ambiente" (the environment), "los residuos / la basura" (waste / garbage), and "la contaminación" (pollution).
- Animal issues vocabulary includes: "el maltrato animal" (animal abuse), "las corridas de toros" (bullfights), and "la caza" (hunting).
- Social issues vocabulary includes: "la pobreza / la desigualdad" (poverty / inequality), "las personas sin hogar" (homeless people), and "la discriminación" (discrimination).
Key Grammar: Subjunctive
- Subjunctive is used for value judgments: "Es importante / necesario / injusto que + subjunctive," such as "Es importante que cuidemos el planeta" (It's important that we take care of the planet).
- Subjunctive is used for emotions: "Me alegra que + subjunctive" (I'm happy that...) and "Me da pena que + subjunctive" (It makes me sad that...).
Expressing Opinions - Agreement:
- Ways to agree include: "Estoy de acuerdo contigo" (I agree with you) and "Yo también pienso lo mismo" (I think the same).
Expressing Opinions - Disagreement:
- Ways to disagree include: "No estoy de acuerdo" (I don't agree) and "Yo no lo veo asÃ" (I don't see it that way).
Talking with Your Partner
- Asking for their opinion includes: "¿Tú qué opinas?" (What do you think?) and "¿Te parece justo/injusto?" (Do you think it's fair/unfair?).
- Adding ideas includes: "Además, creo que..." (Also, I think that...) and "También hay que tener en cuenta que..." (We must also take into account that...).
Hypothetical Image 1: Polluted Beach
- The image includes plastic bottles, cans, and food wrappers on a beach.
- A sentence to describe: "En esta imagen veo una playa contaminada con mucha basura" (In this image I see a polluted beach with a lot of trash.).
- It bothers the speaker that there are no visible recycling bins, so people should take care of our oceans.
Hypothetical Image 2: Abandoned Dog
- The image contains a dirty, thin dog lying in the corner of the street.
- Sentence to Describe: "En esta foto hay un perro abandonado" (In this photo there is an abandoned dog.).
- It makes the speaker sad that so many animals live on the street and more people should adopt.
Hypothetical Image 3: Homeless People
- The image contains people sleeping on cardboard boxes under a bridge.
- A sentence to describe: "Esta imagen muestra personas sin hogar durmiendo en la calle" (This image shows homeless people sleeping on the street.).
- It's unfair that there's so much inequality in our cities.
Technology & Addiction
- Vocabulary includes: "el uso excesivo del móvil / las pantallas" (excessive mobile / screen use) and "la adicción digital" (digital addiction).
- Related vocabulary: "la desconexión social" (social disconnection) and "el ciberacoso" (cyberbullying).
Hypothetical Image: Family on Phones
- The image shows a family at the table, all on their phones instead of talking to each other.
- The image represents how technology affects personal relationships, and it's important to set limits on mobile phone use.
Mental Health / Education Pressure
- Vocabulary includes: "la ansiedad / la depresión" (anxiety / depression), and "la presión social / académica" (social / academic pressure).
Hypothetical Image: Stressed Student
- The image shows a student sitting alone with a lot of books, looking overwhelmed.
- It's bad that the education system causes so much pressure, and there should be more psychological support.
4-Minute Descriptions
- Problem 1: Environmental Problems - Beach full of plastic, some enjoy the sea, urgent governments promote laws, reduce plastic use, reuse and recycle.
- Problem 2: Animal Issues - Abandoned dog in the street, necessary to have shelters, animal abuse and exploitation.
- Problem 3: Social Issues - Homeless people sleeping under a bridge, need goverment support.
- Problem 4: Technology and Addiction - Family on phones, kids have phones, important to teach use.
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