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Which of the following qualities is NOT typically associated with a good friend?
Which of the following qualities is NOT typically associated with a good friend?
A good friend never judges you.
A good friend never judges you.
True
What does a good friend give you when asked for help?
What does a good friend give you when asked for help?
advice
A good friend ______ you a lot.
A good friend ______ you a lot.
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Match the following actions with their descriptions related to friendship:
Match the following actions with their descriptions related to friendship:
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What is the primary purpose of the app if someone says, 'Es una aplicación buena para...'?
What is the primary purpose of the app if someone says, 'Es una aplicación buena para...'?
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Being hooked on an app is considered a positive trait.
Being hooked on an app is considered a positive trait.
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What do you use to get in touch with your family?
What do you use to get in touch with your family?
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I use an app to ___ my physical activity.
I use an app to ___ my physical activity.
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Match the activities with their corresponding apps:
Match the activities with their corresponding apps:
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What statement best describes the nature of an app that is 'fácil de usar'?
What statement best describes the nature of an app that is 'fácil de usar'?
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Chatting and sending messages can be done through a social network.
Chatting and sending messages can be done through a social network.
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What might make an app a waste of time?
What might make an app a waste of time?
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What does 'cuidar a (mi hermano)' mean?
What does 'cuidar a (mi hermano)' mean?
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The phrase '¿A qué hora quedamos?' asks about the location of a meeting.
The phrase '¿A qué hora quedamos?' asks about the location of a meeting.
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What do you call a 'manga fan' in Spanish?
What do you call a 'manga fan' in Spanish?
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I like to _____ my photos to Instagram.
I like to _____ my photos to Instagram.
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Match the following family members with their translations:
Match the following family members with their translations:
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What is a disadvantage of e-books?
What is a disadvantage of e-books?
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The phrase 'no malgasta papel' means 'does not waste paper'.
The phrase 'no malgasta papel' means 'does not waste paper'.
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What does 'español' mean?
What does 'español' mean?
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He/She is _____ years old.
He/She is _____ years old.
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Match the following adjectives with their meanings:
Match the following adjectives with their meanings:
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Which of the following phrases translates to 'Do you get on well with your family?'
Which of the following phrases translates to 'Do you get on well with your family?'
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The term 'un ratón de biblioteca' translates to 'a bookworm'.
The term 'un ratón de biblioteca' translates to 'a bookworm'.
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What does 'optimista' mean?
What does 'optimista' mean?
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He/She is _____ when it comes to making decisions.
He/She is _____ when it comes to making decisions.
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What is a key quality of a good friend?
What is a key quality of a good friend?
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A good friend never accepts you as you are.
A good friend never accepts you as you are.
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What does a good friend do when you need help?
What does a good friend do when you need help?
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We have _____ in common.
We have _____ in common.
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Match the following friendship qualities with their descriptions:
Match the following friendship qualities with their descriptions:
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Which app feature is designed for monitoring physical activity?
Which app feature is designed for monitoring physical activity?
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It is convenient to use social networks to get in touch with friends and family.
It is convenient to use social networks to get in touch with friends and family.
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What does 'pasar el tiempo' mean?
What does 'pasar el tiempo' mean?
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A good app for finding and downloading __________ is essential for music lovers.
A good app for finding and downloading __________ is essential for music lovers.
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Match the following phrases with their meanings:
Match the following phrases with their meanings:
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Which of the following is NOT a common reason for using communication apps?
Which of the following is NOT a common reason for using communication apps?
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A social network is a means of communication.
A social network is a means of communication.
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What does 'hacer los deberes' mean?
What does 'hacer los deberes' mean?
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The phrase 'quedarse en casa' means 'to go out'.
The phrase 'quedarse en casa' means 'to go out'.
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What is the translation of '¿Dónde quedamos?'?
What is the translation of '¿Dónde quedamos?'?
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The phrase 'una vez a la _____' means 'once a year'.
The phrase 'una vez a la _____' means 'once a year'.
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of e-books?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of e-books?
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'La piel morena' translates to 'fair skin'.
'La piel morena' translates to 'fair skin'.
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He/She has _____ eyes.
He/She has _____ eyes.
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Match the following reading preferences with their English translations:
Match the following reading preferences with their English translations:
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The phrase '¡Qué rollo!' expresses excitement.
The phrase '¡Qué rollo!' expresses excitement.
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One disadvantage of e-books is the use of _____.
One disadvantage of e-books is the use of _____.
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What is a primary function of an app described as 'útil'?
What is a primary function of an app described as 'útil'?
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The phrase 'chatear y mandar mensajes' means to watch movies.
The phrase 'chatear y mandar mensajes' means to watch movies.
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What do you call an app that helps you monitor your physical activity?
What do you call an app that helps you monitor your physical activity?
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To keep in touch, I often use a __________.
To keep in touch, I often use a __________.
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Match the following activities with their purposes:
Match the following activities with their purposes:
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Study Notes
Applications and Usage
- Apps cater to diverse needs, from watching series and organizing social gatherings to tracking physical activity, communicating with family, and chatting with friends. Apps are also used for music, leisure, photos, keeping in touch, and meeting new people.
- Apps are helpful for finding and downloading music, passing time, managing photos, and maintaining connections.
- Apps serve as convenient, fun, necessary, practical, and quick communication channels.
- Some apps are deemed a waste of time or even dangerous. App usage length is noted. Some apps are deemed "good," others not.
App Features and User Experience
- Apps facilitate connections, manage photos/videos, and enable social interaction.
- Apps' usefulness and perceived quality vary. Some apps are used for specific periods.
- User experience depends on ease of use, features, and pricing (free or paid).
- Apps have pros and cons. Users note the convenience, fun, necessity, practicality, and speed of apps as communication channels.
Activities and Daily Routines
- Common app-related activities include updating social media, listening to music, waiting, relaxing, preparing meals, studying, exercising, and sunbathing, among others. Specific examples include photo editing, food preparation, studying, playing sports, and taking the sun.
- Apps support communication, organization, entertainment, and social connections.
Social Interactions and Relationships
- Discussions frequently center on social activities, relationships, and friendships, including meeting times, places, and expressing desire to spend time together.
- Examples include visiting relatives, caring for family members, doing homework, and planning outings with friends..
- Discussing meeting places, times, and desire to spend time with others is frequent.
Types of Reading Material
- Various types of reading materials are mentioned, including blogs, comics, newspapers, magazines, poems, science fiction novels, romantic novels, vampire stories, and biographies, plus others.
Frequency of Reading
- Reading frequency ranges from daily to never, including weekly, bi-monthly, and yearly. Specific frequencies (e.g., daily, often, sometimes, never) are noted.
Digital vs. Traditional Books
- Comparing digital and traditional books highlights advantages and disadvantages.
- Digital books offer portability, environmental friendliness, cost-effectiveness, and ease of transporting thousands of books. Portability and cost-effectiveness are highlighted.
- Physical books provide tactile experience and a different reading experience, including touching pages, turning pages by hand, and writing notes. A downside to digital books is highlighted as no page numbers.
Describing People (Physical Attributes)
- Physical descriptions are frequent, including eye color (blue, green, brown, grey), eye size (large, small, bright), hair color (dark brown, blond, mid-brown, red), hair style (short, long, curly, straight, wavy, fine, spiky), skin tone (white, dark), facial features (round, oval, prominent teeth), and additional characteristics (freckles, glasses, beard, moustache).
- Height, build, and baldness are details included, including specific measurements (e.g., "Mide 1,60").
Describing People (Character Traits)
- Personality traits, like optimism, pessimism, niceness, nastiness, hard work, laziness, generosity, meanness, talkativeness/quietness, funniness/seriousness, loyalty/disloyalty, happiness/sadness, tidiness/chaoticness, energy/liveliness/calmness, thoughtfulness, understanding, honesty, cheerfulness, annoyance, ambition, and selfishness are described. Specific actions that illustrate these traits are noted (e.g., supports you, listens to, knows you well).
Family Relationships
- Discussion of family members and their roles (father, mother, step-parent, brother, sister, step-sibling, grandfather, grandmother, great-grandparent, uncle, aunt, cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, older/younger) are noted.
- Quality of relationships, support, acceptance, and interaction with family are mentioned.
Friendship and Relationships
- Friendships are a frequent topic, touching on compatibility, support, listening, good friend qualities, and friendship development.
- Meeting times, locations, and reasons for getting together are discussed among friends, and various activities, such as organizing outings and visiting relatives are specifically noted.
Additional Information
- App Usage: Specific examples of app usage include watching favorite series, organizing friend outings, monitoring physical activity (calories), contacting family, chatting with friends, looking for and downloading music, passing time, taking photos, keeping in touch, and meeting new people, uploading and watching videos, and chatting and sending messages. Specific apps are not mentioned; length of usage and whether they are "good" or "not good" apps are noted.
- App Descriptions: Positive ("good") and negative ("not good") evaluations of apps are noted. Features, ease of use, free availability, and usefulness for various tasks are noted as influencing user experience.
- Activities: Everyday activities, like updating social media, listening to music, waiting, relaxing, preparing meals, studying, exercising, sunbathing, lazing about, reading, watching films, writing, thinking about going out, and preparing something for tea are described. The activities are often linked to specific situations e.g., "revising for an exam" or "waiting for (David)."
- Reading Material: Specific types of reading material (blogs, comics, newspapers, magazines, poems, science fiction, romance, vampire stories, biographies, manga, etc.) and frequencies are referenced.
- Digital vs. Traditional Books: Digital formats are noted as portable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective. Traditional books are described as providing a tactile experience with tangible pages. The pros and cons are highlighted. Downside of not having page numbers (or page count) are noted for digital books.
- Describing People: Physical attributes like eye color, hair color and style, skin tone, facial features, and additional characteristics (glasses, beard, moustache) are noted; height, weight, and baldness are also referenced. Specific measurements are included for height.
- Describing Character Traits: Personality traits, like optimism, pessimism, niceness, nastiness, hard work, laziness, generosity, meanness, talkativeness/quietness, funniness/seriousness, loyalty/disloyalty, happiness/sadness, tidiness/chaoticness, energy/liveliness/calmness, thoughtfulness, understanding, honesty, cheerfulness, annoyance, ambition, and selfishness are discussed.
- Family and Relationships: Discussion of family members, their roles, and relationships (positive and negative aspects) are noted. Quality of family relationships ("get on well", "support", "accept", "criticise") are discussed.
- Friendship and Relationships: Friendships are discussed, including compatability, support, listening, qualities of a good friend, and development of friendships. Types of activities (e.g., outings, visiting relatives), compatibility, and communication are noted.
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Explore the varied applications of mobile apps and how they enhance our daily lives. This quiz delves into the features, user experiences, and societal impacts of different types of apps, from social networking to photo management. Discover which apps are deemed beneficial or detrimental and why.