A2.8: Holiday disaster? - recap exercises

These exercises can be made together with the teacher to start the lesson.

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These exercises repeat the last 5 lessons and can be done at the start of the lesson or as homework to prepare the lesson.

Exercise 1: Grammar recap exercise (last 5 lessons)

Instruction: Fill in the correct word.

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muy, porque, débil, Por qué

1.
¿... no has mandado una postal a tus amigos
(Why haven't you sent a postcard to your friends?)
2.
Visitamos la plaza ... nos gusta su historia.
(We visit the square because we like its history.)
3.
Poca intensidad: La instrucción para el embarque ha sido ..., no ha estado muy clara.
(Low intensity: The instruction for boarding has been weak, it has not been very clear.)
4.
¿... no has consultado el plano de la ciudad?
(Why haven't you checked the city map?)
5.
Estoy ... nerviosa porque nos han cancelado el viaje.
(I am very nervous because they have cancelled the trip.)

Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence

Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.

1

La rueda


The wheel

2

El número de habitación


The room number

3

La tarjeta de embarque


The boarding pass

4

Mandar una postal


To send a postcard

5

El hostal


The hostel

Exercise 3: Verb conjugation

Instruction: Choose the correct verb and tense.

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has pasado, necesitan, gustado, han pasado

1.
Os ha ... la media pensión confirmada.
(You have liked the confirmed half board.)
2.
... las maletas facturadas al avión sin dificultad.
(The checked suitcases have been loaded onto the plane without difficulty.)
3.
... cancelar el alquiler si hay problema.
(They need to cancel the rent if there is a problem.)
4.
Nos ha ... buscar alojamiento con desayuno.
(We liked looking for accommodation with breakfast.)
5.
... las instrucciones para abrocharte el cinturón.
(You have gone through the instructions to fasten your seatbelt.)

Exercise 4: Translate and make sentences

Instruction: Translate the words and phrases below.

1. ¿Ya has hecho el check-in? Lo hice hace un rato en recepción.
Have you checked in yet? I did it a while ago at reception.
2. ¿Has dejado la llave en recepción para el check-out?
Have you left the key at reception for check-out?
3. ¿Hay un camping mejor para reservar cerca del mar este verano?
Is there a better campsite to book near the sea this summer?
4. El recepcionista fue muy amable y nos ayudó mucho.
The receptionist was very kind and helped us a lot.
5. ¿Por qué visitar ese monumento es tan popular en la ciudad?
Why is visiting that monument so popular in the city?