Section 1 Situations Advice and Instructions

Question 1

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Answer 1

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Question 2

Your mother is not feeling well and is resting. Write the text she sends asking you to do TWO things when you get home.

Answer 2

Limpia tu cuarto y lava los platos.

(Clean your room and wash the dishes.)

Question 3

Your teacher has been called away from class. Write the note he/she leaves on the blackboard outlining TWO tasks to be done in his/her absence.

Answer 3

Lean el capítulo y hagan un resumen.

(Read the chapter and write a summary.)

Question 4

Your sister has locked herself in her room and does not want to be disturbed. Write the note she places on her door giving TWO reasons why she must not be disturbed.

Answer 4

No entres. Estoy estudiando y estoy cansada.

(Don’t enter. I’m studying and I’m tired.)

Question 5

Your neighbour is having a party and wants to borrow an item from your father. Write the text message he/she sends to your father asking to borrow the item and saying when it will be returned.

Answer 5

¿Puedo usar tu mesa? La devolveré mañana.

(Can I use your table? I will return it tomorrow.)

Question 6

Your mother has to go out and leaves a note for you and your sister outlining what she needs done today. Write the note she leaves indicating the TWO tasks to be done.

Answer 6

Limpien la sala y saquen la basura.

(Clean the living room and take out the trash.)

Question 7

You see an advertisement for a clearance sale in a certain store but some information is missing. Write the text message you send to your aunt who works at the store asking for TWO specific details of the sale.

Answer 7

¿Qué día es y a qué hora empieza?

(What day is it and what time does it start?)

Question 8

During the pandemic persons are instructed to do specific things while inside the airport. Write the sign that you see on entering the airport with TWO of these specific instructions.

Answer 8

Use mascarilla y mantenga distancia.

(Wear a mask and keep distance.)

Question 9

During a health crisis, members of the public are given TWO suggestions on how they can avoid getting sick. Write the suggestions that are placed in the newspaper.

Answer 9

Lávese las manos y use desinfectante.

(Wash your hands and use sanitizer.)

Question 10

Write the note that your neighbour leaves instructing you of ONE thing you should do and ONE thing you should NOT do while babysitting his/her child.

Answer 10

Dale comida, pero no lo dejes solo.

(Give him food, but don’t leave him alone.)

Question 11

Your area has experienced an electricity outage. Write a WhatsApp message to the electricity company telling them when it happened and how long it lasted.

Answer 11

No hay luz desde las 3 y duró dos horas.

(There is no electricity since 3 and it lasted two hours.)

Question 12

Your parents have gone out for the evening leaving you and your siblings at home. Write the text message they send indicating ONE thing you must do and ONE thing you must NOT do.

Answer 12

Haz tu tarea y no salgas de la casa.

(Do your homework and don’t leave the house.)

Question 13

The library is closed today. Write the note placed on the door giving the reason for its closure and stating when it will reopen.

Answer 13

Cerrado por limpieza. Abrimos mañana.

(Closed for cleaning. We reopen tomorrow.)

Question 14

A storm is approaching your island. Write the text message that alerts you advising TWO precautions to take during this period.

Answer 14

Cierre las ventanas y quede en casa.

(Close the windows and stay home.)

Question 15

Your friend is about to do something that you know will get him/her in trouble. Write the text you send warning him/her of the consequences of his/her actions.

Answer 15

No hagas eso. Te vas a meter en problemas.

(Don’t do that. You’ll get in trouble.)

Question 16

Your class has been asked to provide their opinion on online learning. Write your submission stating ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage.

Answer 16

Es cómodo, pero es difícil concentrarse.

(It’s convenient, but hard to concentrate.)