ANSWER KEY

NOTE: This Answer Key includes only those activities with discrete or possible
answers. Activities with varying personal responses are not included.

Captulo 1
Vocabulario
En la playa de Miami. (Possible answers)
Nieves es delgada.
Felipe es delgado.
Carlos es delgado.
Carlos es guapo.
Felipe es futbolista.

As es
Un poco de matemticas.
1. seis 2. veintitrs 3. sesenta y tres 4. cien 5. ochenta y seis 6. once 7.
ochenta y dos 8. sesenta y uno 9. cincuenta y cinco 10. nueve
Vamos al banco.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

setenta y siete dlares

cincuenta y cuatro dlares
quince dlares
noventa y ocho dlares
sesenta y cinco dlares
cuarenta y tres dlares
dieciocho dlares
cien dlares
veintisis dlares
once dlares

Unos cheques.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

cincuenta y cuatro y 00/100 dlares

cien y 00/100 dlares
veintisiete y 00/100 dlares
treinta y tres y 00/100 dlares
cuarenta y seis y 00/100 dlares

Primera funcin

Bolsa de playa.
un baln, unas toallas, unos trajes de bao, unas Coca-Colas, unas
sandalias/zapatillas, un radio-cassette, una sombrilla

Segunda funcin
Ser o no ser.
1. somos 2. soy 3. es 4. eres 5. son
De dnde son?
1. Son espaolas. 2. Son/Sois chilenos. 3. Es mexicana. 4. Somos cubanos. 5. Es
argentino.

Tercera funcin
Descripciones.
1. Soy... 2. Eres... 3. Es... 4. Es... 5. Son...
Cmo son? (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

es romntico
son generosos
son tranquilos
soy nervioso/nerviosa
es elegante
somos impulsivos
es famoso
somos supersticiosos/supersticiosas
eres introvertido/introvertida
son independientes

Comprensin auditiva
Dos amigos en Miami.
1. la playa 2. traje de bao y sandalias 3. Coca-Cola; clases 4. cubanoamericana
5. alta; rubia 6. trigueo 7. responsables
En un caf.
Summary: Juan, Anita, and Jos, students at the University of Puerto Rico, are on
vacation in Miami. They are chatting in a beach caf. They are dressed in beach attire
and they are carrying beach gear.

Lectura

Los cognados. (Possible answers)

FashionBeauty: Useful ideas; Gymnastics: cellulite special; Nature: fatigue
MedicineHealth: Clear ideas: students and stress
HouseGarden: Good ideas; Plants: geraniums; Animals
Information: Psychology; Society: feminine social service
Leisure: Practical TV guide; Numerology; Horoscope
Your rights: Consumerism: cosmetics; Services: taxis
Sumario. (Possible answers: students select two from each category)
FashionBeauty: True or false: women and alcohol, p. 20; Nature in your favor:
rheumatism, p. 21; Beauty: the pleasure of the bath, p. 26
MedicineHealth: Clear ideas: first aid for accidents, p. 18; The doctor advises: soft
diet and lipids help upset stomach, p. 19
Information: Psychology, p. 24; Practical TV guide, p. 66; Travel: skiing in the Alps,
p. 70
Leisure: Numerology, p. 73; Test: Are you a good host?, p. 73; Horoscope, p. 74
Miami internacional.
La Famiglia: French or Italian menu, reservations, smoking section
The Falls: more than 60 stores, restaurants, and theaters in a tropical atmosphere
Mayfair Shops in the Grove: European-style plaza, sophisticated stores
Miracle Center: more than 40 stores, a spa, cinemaplex, restaurants, nightclubs
The Fish Market: elegant atmosphere, reservations required

Captulo 2
Vocabulario
La familia Lpez. (Possible answers)
Pablo es el padre de Pablito.
Pablito es el hijo de Cristina y Pablo.
Pablito es el primo de Rosita y Alex.
Pablito es sobrino de Rosa.
Pablito es nieto de Alejandro y Mara Cristina.
Quines son?
1. to 2. prima 3. bisabuela 4. cuada 5. sobrinos

As es
Unos relojes.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Son las cuatro menos diez.

Son las nueve y cuarto/quince.
Son las seis.
Es la una y media/treinta.
Son las diez menos veinte.
Son las once.
Son las ocho y media/treinta.
Son las seis y veinticinco.

Qu hora es?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Es la una menos cuarto/quince de la maana.

Son las seis y cuarto/quince de la tarde.
Son las doce menos cuarto/quince de la noche.
Son las ocho y veinte de la maana.
Son las cuatro y media/treinta de la maana.

El correo electrnico.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Son
Son
Son
Son
Son

las
las
las
las
las

ocho menos veinticinco de la maana en Madrid.

cuatro de la tarde en Santiago.
dos menos veinte de la tarde en San Juan.
tres y media/treinta de la maana en Pekn.
nueve y cuarto/quince de la noche en Seattle.

Primera funcin

La fiesta de Mario. (Possible answers)

Alex est aburrido.
Alejandro est orgulloso de Rosita.
Mara Cristina est enojada.
Rosa est preocupada.
Pablo est distrado.
Pablito est furioso/enojado.
Rosita est contenta.

Segunda funcin
Dnde estn?
1. estn 2. estoy 3. estamos 4. ests 5. est
Familia y amigos.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Mis padres estn...

El profesor/La profesora est...
Mi amigo/amiga est...
Los estudiantes y yo estamos...
La secretaria y usted estn...
Mi mascota est...

Tercera funcin
En la universidad.
1. llamo 2. es 3. estn 4. visitan 5. estudio 6. practico 7. terminamos 8.
charlamos

Comprensin auditiva
Maribel y Vicente.
1. amigos 2. Las Cruces 3. locutora de radio 4. radio/msica clsica 5. San
Diego/el parque zoolgico 6. veterinario 7. visitar a Maribel 8. los abuelos, los tos
y los primos
La familia Snchez.
1. Las Cruces 2. an aunt 3. Jos and Beatriz 4. professors 5. medicine 6.
relatives 7. their cousins are there 8. sings

Lectura
La lnea de inmigracin. (Possible answers)
Free courses in English and civics for immigrants are available from religious and

educational organizations. Call a toll-free number (1-800-842-2924) between 6 a.m.

midnight for the names of these organizations.
Donde vive la cultura.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

San Antonio, TX
preserving, developing, and promoting Hispanic culture
52 percent
100,000 people
Latino films and plays; book fair; crafts fair; workshops in: literature, playwriting,
and screenwriting, visual and graphic arts, acting, crafts

Hacer amigos.
Adriana M. M.: Daring and funny. Loves music, reading, films. An optimist. Looking
for friends who are open, sincere, good-natured.
Juan Valle Garca: Twenty-two-year-old student. Likes sports. Friendly. Wants to
meet young women.
Silvia Soto: Twenty-year-old student. Wants to correspond with young men. Likes TV,
reading, music, exchanging souvenirs, postcards.
Sergio Prez Rosas: Young, single, cool. Wants to receive letters from young
women. Collects photos and postcards.
Jenny Daz Montero: Wants to be friends with young men. Twenty years old, single.
Collects poems and post cards. Likes dancing, the beach, learning about other
cultures.

Captulo 3
Vocabulario
Qu estudias? (Possible answers)
1. composicin, publicidad 2. clculo, computacin 3. matemticas, economa 4.
gramtica, literatura 5. biologa, qumica
La universidad. (Possible answers)
1. la biblioteca 2. el gimnasio y la piscina/la pista de correr 3. una calculadora, un
libro, un lpiz 4. la residencia 5. la librera
Qu es?
1. bolgrafo 2. mochila 3. psicologa 4. astronoma 5. lenguas
En San Juan. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

El campo de ftbol est lejos del cuadrngulo.

La pista de correr est cerca de (detrs de) las piscinas.
El jardn botnico est enfrente de la residencia de seoritas.
El centro de computadoras est a la derecha del centro de estudiantes.
La biblioteca est frente al cuadrngulo.
El teatro est junto al (frente al, cerca del, al lado del) cuadrngulo.
El museo est a la izquierda de la biblioteca general.
La residencia de seoritas est al lado de (junto a, cerca de, a la izquierda de) las
canchas de tenis y baloncesto.

As es
Preguntas.
1. cmo

2. Qu 3. Dnde

4. Cul 5. Quin 6. Por qu

Un estudiante de Per.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Cmo se llama/te llamas?

Qu estudia/estudias?
Cuntos estudiantes hay en su/tu clase?
Cul es la capital de Per?
Dnde vive/vives?

Das festivos.
1. Se celebra el da de las Naciones Unidas el veinticuatro de octubre.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Se
Se
Se
Se

celebra
celebra
celebra
celebra

el
el
el
el

da de los Veteranos el once de noviembre.

Ao Nuevo el primero de enero.
da de la Independencia el cuatro de julio.
da de San Patricio el diecisiete de marzo.

Segunda funcin
Nuestras cosas.
1. su 2. nuestros 3. tu 4. mis 5. su 6. sus 7. nuestras 8. su 9. tu 10. sus
Rosa y yo.
1. sus 2. su 3. su 4. mi 5. su 6. nuestros 7. nuestro 8. Nuestras 9. nuestros
10. tus

Tercera funcin
La vida de un estudiante.
1. Vivo 2. leo 3. aprendemos 4. beben 5. como

Expansin
A medioda. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Luis est comiendo (pizza).

Toms est viendo la televisin.
Pablo y Susi estn bebiendo caf y hablando/conversando.
Toni est escribiendo en su Diario de actividades.
El profesor est entrando en el centro.

Comprensin auditiva
Eurocentro.
Campus: Modern, near downtown and beach, well-equipped resource center
City: pedestrian walkways, famous 18th-century lanes, many attractions
Activities: beaches, hills, sports, excursions to other towns, films, theater,
concerts, discos
Un estudiante universitario.
Career goal: professor
Interests: culture and history of Latin America
Likes: residence hall, job at library
Dislikes: violence and traffic of city
Employment: library
Future plans: travel throughout Spanish-speaking world

Lectura
Cmo hacer un examen perfecto.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

motivation, lack of tension and worry, relaxation, rest

enthusiastic, confident
nervous tension will increase
motivate and help student do better
rest and relax; get a good nights sleep

Puntos claves para subir la nota en un examen. (Possible answers)

Read the instructions well.

Distribute your time according to the difficulty of the test items.
Begin with the easy questions and plan your answers well.
Stick to the theme, dont get off the topic.
Be simple, clear, and direct.
Write clearly and orderly.
Number each answer and make sure that each section stands out.
Save a few minutes for finishing up and error correction.

Captulo 4
As es
Cunto cuesta?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Una secadora cuesta trescientos cincuenta dlares.

Un tocador cuesta dos mil ciento diez dlares.
Unas mesitas de noche cuestan cien dlares.
Un refrigerador cuesta mil trescientos cincuenta dlares.
Unas cortinas cuestan doscientos treinta y cinco dlares.
Una vitrina cuesta tres mil seiscientos setenta y cinco dlares.

Cunto es?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

$156, 593
$15,013
$224,762
$348
$2,000,553

Gastos y ms gastos.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

tres mil seiscientos setenta y cinco dlares

doscientos treinta y cinco dlares
ciento cincuenta dlares
trescientos diez dlares
dos mil ciento diez dlares

Primera funcin
Entre amigos.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Yo tengo...
Mis amigos tienen...
En mi familia, nosotros tenemos...
Mi compaero/compaera tiene...
T tienes...

Obligaciones.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Yo tengo que...
Mis amigos tienen que...
En mi familia, nosotros tenemos que...
Mi compaero/compaera y yo tenemos que...
T tienes que...

Qu les pasa?
1. Juan tiene hambre. 2. Yo tengo sed. 3. Ellos tienen sueo. 4. Nosotras tenemos
calor. 5. Mi amigo tiene fro.

Segunda funcin
En la mueblera.
Este, se, aqul; Esta, esas, aquella; estos, sos, aqullos

Tercera funcin
Qu van a hacer? (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Mis amigos van a comer en un restaurante.

T vas a bailar en una discoteca.
Nosotros vamos a ir a la clase de espaol.
Mi compaero/compaera va a trabajar en el supermercado.
Ustedes van a comprar un sof en una tienda de muebles.

La semana que viene.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Yo voy a...
El profesor/La profesora de espaol va a...
Mis amigos y yo vamos a...
T vas a...
Mi compaero/compaera de clase va a...

Los horarios.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Manuel y yo vamos a ir al teatro el sbado a las diez de la noche.

Manuel y Paco van a ir a una barbacoa el sbado a las dos de la tarde.
La familia de Manuel va a cenar el viernes a las ocho de la noche.
Los gatos de Miguel van a ir al veterinario el mircoles a las doce y media/treinta
de la tarde.
5. La abuela va a celebrar su cumpleaos el domingo a las seis menos diez de la
tarde.

Comprensin auditiva
Una familia democrtica.
1. big, two-story house with terrace, garage, patio, and garden, 3 bedrooms, living
room, modern kitchen, dining room, two baths, laundry room, comfortable
furnishings, green, blue, and white color scheme
2. takes out trash, cleans patio and garage, does gardening
3. buys and prepares food, washes clothes, sweeps kitchen floor
4. vacuums, dusts, washes kitchen floor
5. cleans bathrooms, sets table, washes dishes

Mi hermano favorito.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

architecture at the university

art and math
small one bedroom with a bathroom, kitchen, living room, terrace
eats at restaurants, goes to the movies, dances
cleans, washes clothes, goes to the supermarket, studies, reads science fiction,
listens to classical music

Lectura
La forma ms rpida.
Hint
Products/Supplies
cleaning the bathroom
paper towels, liquid cleaner
straightening up the house
trash bag
quenching thirst
water with thinly-sliced lemons
rugs, carpets: vacuum at last moment
vacuum cleaner
dust near entry
furniture polish
bathroom
disinfectant
kitchen
air freshener
En Marbella.
Apartamento 2 dormitorios: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living/dining room combination,
kitchen
Additional features: glassed-in terrace, parking, furnished, telephone, views of sea
and mountains
Apartamento 3 dormitorios: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room,
kitchen
Additional features: fireplace, parking, pool, semi-furnished, telephone, tennis
courts
Chalets en venta. (Possible answers)
Residencia Goronda-Gane: close to downtown Bilbao, train and bus transportation,
sports complex, good roads, pedestrian walkways, individual gas furnace and hot
water heater, garage, basement, street level, second floor, and attic
Chalets Plencia: pool, barbecue, nice views, day care and school nearby, close to
train station, future subway, link to freeway, basement, garage. First floor has living
room, kitchen, bath, hall. Second floor has 3 bedrooms, complete bath. Attic unit
bedroom, bath, storage closet

Captulo 5
Vocabulario
La fiesta de Claudia. (Possible answers: students select five out of the possible
seven)

Claudia usa una falda y un suter de lana con botas negras.

Jaime usa pantalones y una camisa con corbata.
Marcos usa jeans y una camiseta con zapatos de tenis.
Teresa usa un vestido negro con sandalias.
Mara usa un suter y una falda de lino.
Beatriz usa un vestido elegante con zapatos.
Mario usa pantalones negros, un saco de cuadros, camisa y corbata con zapatos.

As es
Hacer juego.
1. c 2. d 3. e 4. b 5. a

Primera funcin
Un da de compras.
quiero, recomiendas, prefiero, piensas; pienso, sugiero, cierran, podemos, Sigo,
encuentro

Segunda funcin
En pocas palabras. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

S, los traemos a la clase de espaol siempre.

Mis amigos me ayudan con la tarea.
S, las sigo siempre.
S, lo estudio todos los das.
S, las leemos en clase.
S, las explica siempre.
S, lo puedo traer a clase.
S, la escriben en clase generalmente.
Los compro en la librera.
S, acabo de entregarlo.

Comprensin auditiva
Un baile de etiqueta.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

blue silk dress with floral design, gold earrings and bracelet
matching blue shoes and purse
Yes. His wife tells him how nice he looks.
not dancing very well/his shoes are not comfortable
his suit pants are too tight
Alicia suggests using their new credit card from a department store where there is
a big sale going on. They get an additional 10% discount on their first purchase.

En el trabajo.
1. She works in an office in Guatemala City where she has to dress well. She
recommends buying skirts, blouses, and dresses that match other clothing and
accessories one already has. She likes washable fabrics because they save on the
cost of dry-cleaning. She buys high-quality things on sale from good stores.
2. Jaime works in an office. He agrees with Mariana. He recommends good quality,
comfortable shoes (not tennis shoes). He likes shorts, T-shirts, jeans for leisure.

Lectura
Cmo hacer su equipaje.
1. how to pack a suitcase
2. shoes
purses
underwear
pants and skirts
jackets and dresses
sweaters, skirts, and blouses
belts and scarves
Una mujer decidida. (Possible answers)
Maribel Garca is a designer from Mexico. She wants to break the stereotypes about
Mexican fashion by balancing elegance with feminine sensuality. She is inspired by
the bright colors of Mexican paper flowers and uses the best imported fabrics.
La guayabera.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

a mans shirt
linen or cotton
a military tunic
in Casa de las Guayaberas in Miami
Ramn Puig
Latinos and Anglos
on which side they carry their pistol

Captulo 6
Vocabulario
Quines y dnde?
1. periodista 2. maestro (maestra) 3. cocinero (cocinera)/mesero (mesera) 4.
enfermero (enfermera) 5. abogado (abogada) 6. veterinario (veterinaria) 7.
farmacia 8. kiosco 9. ayuntamiento/municipalidad 10. cine 11. oficina de correos
12. centro comercial/tienda
Lugares y profesiones. (Possible answers)
1. secretaria 2. periodista 3. una emisora de radio 4. un consultorio/una clnica/un
hospital 5. un parque zoolgico 6. el cocinero/la cocinera 7. al veterinario 8. el
supermercado/el mercado 9. ingeniera elctrica 10. abogado 11. maestra 12.
qumica/cientfica

As es
En el recinto. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Se
Se
Se
Se

ve un partido de ftbol en el estadio.

practican deportes en la piscina.
toma un refresco en el caf.
ven los cuadros en el museo.

Primera funcin
Quines son?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

...me da ms tarea.
Les doy regalos a...
Le presto dinero a...
...me escribe cartas.
...nos preparan la comida.
Mi amigo/amiga me da consejos cuando...
...siempre me dice la verdad.
Le doy...al profesor/a la profesora.

Segunda funcin
En el recinto y en el trabajo. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.

El
El
El
El

mdico/La mdica/El enfermero/La enfermera se las pone al enfermo.

mecnico/La mecnica se lo repara a mis compaeros.
presidente/La presidenta se lo sube a los empleados.
profesor/La profesora se las explica a los estudiantes.

5. El profesor/La profesora nos la da.

Regalitos.
1. Se los... 2. Se lo... 3. Se la... 4. Se los... 5. Se las...
Preguntas generales. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

No, no te la doy.
Se los hago a mis parientes.
Se lo presto a mi esposo.
Se la voy a entregar maana.
...se los da.

Comprensin auditiva
Las profesiones de mi familia.
1. cook in an international restaurant, specializes in French and Italian cuisine, loves
his job because eating well is important
2. psychologist, less funding for social programs, more drug use among youth
3. works in hospital laboratory, wants to go back to the university to study pathology
4. wants to be a lawyer, grandfather doesnt have any use for this profession
Aprenda en casa.
1. Four professions: professional decorator, photographer, electrician, gardener,
marketing person
2. fifty
3. one year

Lectura
Eli Lilly.
1. pharmaceuticals
2. masters degree (thesis in progress) in business administration, bilingual (SpanishEnglish), willing to travel, leadership and motivation, good communicator, able to
work at least 20 hours per week
3. assist product manager in developing pricing, promotion, distribution strategies
for existing and future pharmaceuticals markets in Central America
4. six months; salary according to number of hours worked
5. pharmaceuticals, medical instruments, diagnostic products, animal health
products
6. 120
7. telephone number
Anuncio de trabajo.
Employer: Latin American Parliament

 Job title: technical coordinator

Job requirements: university degree, experience in technical aspects of Latin
American politics and economics, fluency in Spanish or Portuguese and English,
good at human relations
Job duties: coordinate professional technical resources, arrange technical
assistance for the secretaries and commissioners of the Parliament, promote
projects to the financial committees; draft agreements
Salary: $3500 plus benefits
Ofertas de empleo.
Job requirements:
Accountants aide: diploma from good high school or vocational school,
experience in charge accounts, initiative, nice appearance
Maintenance person: industrial mechanics, soldering, bricklaying, carpentry, B1 or B-3 license
Demonstrator: motorcycle license, nice appearance, three years of high school

Captulo 7
Vocabulario
La topografa y la naturaleza. (Possible answers)
1. profundas/rocosas 2. Meseta, rida/seca 3. bosque 4. islas 5. montaas 6.
Pennsula
Cunto sabes?
1. a 2. b 3. a 4. a 5. d

As es
Qu tiempo hace? (Possible answers)
hace calor, hace sol
hace fro, hace viento
nieva
Hace fresco, est despejado, tormenta
En Espaa.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

En
En
En
En
En

Andaluca va a estar despejado y hacer calor.

Aragn va a estar nuboso / nublado.
Catalua va a estar nuboso / nublado y va a llover.
Navarra va a estar cubierto y va a llover y nevar.
Castilla-La Mancha va a llover y estar nuboso / nublado.

Antes de viajar. (Possible answers)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

En
En
En
En
En
En

Chicago hace viento.

Florida hace calor.
Alaska nieva.
Iowa hace fro.
Ohio llueve.
California hace sol.

Primera funcin
En el colegio. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Carolina escriba en la pizarra.

Pilar lea.
Alejandro lea a la maestra. / Hablaba con la maestra.
Marcela, Toms y Andrs escuchaban msica.
Maringeles y Delia se ponan los abrigos.

6. Alicia y Javier miraban los peces.

Segunda funcin
Entre amigos.
1. era, veamos

2. bamos, empezaba 3. tena, vena

Tercera funcin
Antes y ahora. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Las fbricas no vierten tantos productos txicos a los ros...

La gente no compra tanta gasolina sin plomo...
Los estudiantes no fuman tantos cigarrillos...
Nosotros no tiramos tantos artculos y botellas de plstico a la basura...
Los agricultores no ponen tantos fertilizantes en los campos...
El pblico no usa tantos aerosoles...

Comprensin auditiva
El lugar perfecto para vivir.
1.
2.
3.
4.

yes; he liked snow and the autumn trees in the mountains

He lives near the ocean; its not cold; the forests stay green all year round.
swimming, exploring the coast, camping
They are more conscious of protecting the environment than people in other parts
of the U.S.

La naturaleza.
Todays weather and fishing is the topic of the passage. The weather is bad so fishing
is impossible; fishing is relaxing; one can see wildlife drinking at the lake.

Lectura
La naturaleza. (Possible answers; students select five answers)

Dont make campfires in the mountains.

Dont leave or bury trash.
Camp only in designated areas.
Always cross fields by the paths.
Keep dogs on a leash.
Dont wash your car or change the oil near a stream or irrigation ditch.
Dont pick wild flowers and plants.
Close any gates you cross, so cattle wont escape.
Dont use motor vehicles on forest trails.
Respect and care for streams and water sources.

A reciclar!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

trash disposal
home, school, office
Mexico. It is mentioned in the article.
young and old
It pollutes the environment.

El desierto ms grande.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Sahara
8.4000.000 square kilometers
less than 100 millimeters
high daytime temperatures, cold nights, freezing in some areas, little rain

Captulo 8
Vocabulario
Lugares de diversin. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Se
Se
Se
Se
Se
Se

juega al ftbol / ftbol americano / bisbol en un estadio.

juega al baloncesto / Se practica la gimnasia en un gimnasio.
practica la natacin en una piscina.
practica el correr en una pista.
juega al domin / a las damas / al ajedrez en un saln.
ven obras de arte en un museo.

Primera funcin
Una fiesta latina.
1. asist 2. encontr 3. ense 4. comieron, tomaron 5. insisti, cantamos
salimos

6.

Segunda funcin
Una tarde en Quito. (Possible answers)
1. Consiguieron entradas. Se vistieron... Se visti...
2. Se sinti feliz porque...
Prefirieron...
Se divirtieron...
Se vistieron...
3. La familia prefiri pasar los domingos en las montaas. Se divirtieron mucho. Los
padres siguieron a los nios.

Tercera funcin
Un fin de semana ocupado.
1. hiciste 2. fui 3. estuvieron, tuvo 4. trajeron, nos divertimos 5. quise 6.
prefiri 7. pudiste 8. vinieron

Comprensin auditiva
El deportista de fin de semana.
Weekend-only exercise is a major cause of accidents.
Three twenty-minute periods of exercise per week are recommended.
Cardiovascular (aerobic) exercises are best.

Cancn.
Cancun has good beaches and a colorful ocean. Among the activities there are
tennis, golf, scuba diving, fishing, water skiing, and sailing. At night, one can enjoy
good restaurants, night clubs, discos, boutiques, and bars.

Lectura
La vuelta al mundo.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

is the first Spaniard to circle the globe by bicycle

adventurer, writer
Spain
two years, 35
70,000 kilometers
live, survive, look, think
The world is smaller than you think.
similar
radio, television
it starts to rain

Montar a caballo.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

horseback riding
autumn
exercise and contact with nature
special physical conditions and knowledge of trot, gallop
9,000 pesetas, 17,000 pesetas
comfortable pants, sturdy shoes
Spain

Escuela de iniciacin al golf.

1. golf instruction
2. Anyone 5 yrs. old and older
3. Class: 800 pts., 1/2 hr, individual; 400 pts, 1/2 hour, group (4 people)
Clubs: 100 pts., 1/2 hr
Balls: 150 pts., 1/2 hr
4. licensed instructors

Captulo 9
Vocabulario
Qu le duele? (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

brazo, codo
estmago, intestinos
tobillo, pie
odo, cabeza, oreja
pie, dedo
dedo, mano

Un juego de nios. (Possible answers)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

cabeza, columna vertebral

pierna, muslo
mano, brazo
cintura, nalga
boca, cara
ojo, prpado

Las funciones del cuerpo.

1. tobillo 2. boca 3. pierna 4. cuello 5. corazn

Primera funcin
Consejos.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Evita las comidas grasosas.

Bebe ocho vasos de agua.
Come muchas frutas.
No tomes mucho el sol.
No comas mucha carne roja.
No fumes cigarrillos.

Necesito ayuda.
1. riega 2. plancha 3. friega 4. seca 5. corta 6. saca 7. barre 8. pasa

Segunda funcin
Maestro(a) de enfermeros.
1. ten 2. di 3. sea 4. ven 5. haz 6. no des 7. da

Expansin
Isabel Balmonte de vacaciones. (Many possible answers. Some are:)
Hemos
Hemos
Hemos
Hemos
Hemos

buceado.
nadado.
navegado a la vela.
comido y bebido mucho.
jugado en la sala de recreacin.

Comprensin auditiva
La sala de emergencia.
1. a sixteen-year old with appendicitis, a worker who fell and fractured his elbow and
right shoulder along with his hip and leg, a baby with a fever, two people with
heart attacks
2. the worker, because he wouldnt be able to work for at least three months
3. He likes it because he saves lives.
Virtudes de las vitaminas.
Vitamin A: good for vision, teeth, nails, hair, bones, glands/eyes and skin
Vitamin B1: helps body burn carbohydrates/heart, central nervous system, muscles
Vitamin B2: helps transform proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into energy/skin,
eyes, tissues
Vitamin B3: necessary for synthesis of fats, metabolism of proteins, and conversion
of food into energy/nervous system, appetite
Vitamin B12: helps cells function/nervous system, growth

Lectura
Tcnicas para caminar.
Activity: Walking
Techniques:

Stand straight.
Keep toes pointed straight ahead and arms hanging loosely at sides.
Fatigue and pain can be caused by a poor walking regimen.
Bend slightly forward when walking up hills.
Breathe through the nose.

Primeros auxilios.
1. falling into open water in cold weather
2. a. Take the victim out of the water immediately.
b. Begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation immediately.
c. If you suspect a head injury, lay the patient on a board.

d. If the patient doesnt have a pulse, begin CPR.

3. Determine how long the person was in the water, the water temperature, and if
the water is clean.
Un bronceado saludable.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

tan
skin cancer, wrinkles, flab, spots
two hours before sunning
the sun protection factor
hints:
Use a sunscreen with a high SPF.
Dont sun between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Reapply sunscreen after swimming or every two hours if just sunning.
Follow the instructions to the letter.
Spray your skin with distilled water.
Drink an eight ounce glass of water every two hours.
To help keep your tan, drink fresh carrot juice or eat raw carrots after sunning.

Captulo 10
Vocabulario
Cmo poner la mesa. (Possible answers)
Pon...
el cuchillo al lado derecho del plato.
la cuchara al lado derecho del cuchillo.
la cucharita al lado derecho de la cuchara.
el tenedor al lado izquierdo del plato.
el vaso frente al cuchillo.
la taza al lado derecho del vaso.
el platillo debajo de la taza.
el plato entre el tenedor y el cuchillo.

El men del da. (Possible answers)

fruit salad: pltanos, pia, manzanas...
veggie plate: zanahorias, apio, brculi...
seafood platter: camarones, ostras, langosta...
pudding: leche, azcar, chocolate...
breakfast: pan, cereal, mermelada...
lunch: lechuga, tomate, cebolla, atn...

As es
En el restaurante Bellavista. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Me puede traer el men, por favor? / Puedo ver el men?

Tiene usted una mesa para cuatro?
Me puede traer un caf, por favor?
Qu recomienda usted?
Qu tarjetas de crdito aceptan?
Trigame la cuenta, por favor.

Primera funcin
Una cena en mi casa.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Yo quiero que todos mis amigos...

Mis amigos sugieren que...
Los vecinos piden que...
Mi compaero/compaera de cuarto prohibe que...
El hombre que vive enfrente espera que...

6. Ojal que todos...!

Salirse con la suya.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Mi amiga quiere que yo...

El profesor/La profesora insiste en que la clase...
La clase desea que la universidad...
Mis compaeros recomiendan que nosotros...
Mi familia prohibe que yo...

Comprensin auditiva
Los s y los no de la etiqueta. (Possible answers)

Respond immediately to the invitation and say whether you will bring a date.
If you are unable to attend, decline the invitation immediately.
After you accept an invitation, cancel it only in case of emergency.
Take your host(s) a small gift, such as flowers or a bottle of wine.
After the party, send a thank-you note or telephone your thanks.
Invite your host(s) to your own party.

La historia del arroz.

1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. T 8. F

Lectura
Cmo comer con elegancia. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Lift only small portions to your mouth.

Chew silently, with mouth closed.
Dont cut all your meat at once.
When eating soup, pick up the soup on the spoon, moving the spoon away from
you, not towards you.
Dont talk with food in your mouth.
While chewing, rest utensils on the plate.
Seeds, spines, small bones, and other inedible objects should be moved with a
utensil to the edge of your plate.
Drink quietly, looking at the bottom of the glass or cup.
Swallow food before taking a drink.
Dont take the biggest nor the smallest portion of food from a platter; take the
one nearest you.
If you want to taste two foods together, put a small amount of each on your
utensil.
Dont blow on hot food. Wait until it cools and take small sips.

El mdico aconseja.
1. eating and driving

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

the driver
rest and eat lightly
lack of rest
stop and rest
water or juice
coffee and tea
use anti-static spray in the car
anti-nausea pills or gum
Dont drive when taking medication.

Errores comunes. (Possible answers)

Buy frozen foods at stores that have good freezers.

The trip home should take less than one hour.
Bag frozen foods together so theyll stay colder longer.
Frozen foods that dont come in a container should be wrapped in foil and labeled.
Always read the product label.
Defrost items as slowly as possible.
Boil frozen vegetables without defrosting first.
Defrost foods in cold water or in the microwave, not out in the sun or on hot
surfaces.
Do not refreeze an item that has been defrosted.

Captulo 11
Primera funcin
Una fiesta de sorpresa. (Possible answers)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

llegaran a las siete de la noche

llevaran regalos
estacionaran detrs de la iglesia
cenaran
desearan un cumpleaos feliz

Expansin
Historia equivocada.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Es falso que el primer auto fuera inventado por Jean Cadillac.

Es falso que el baloncesto fuera un juego tradicional de los incas.
Es verdad que los europeos llegaron a las Amricas por primera vez en 1492.
Es verdad que un mexicano gan el maratn en los Juegos Olmpicos.
Es verdad que segn el censo de 1993, hay ms de 10.5 mil millones de
habitantes en el mundo.

Comprensin auditiva
La marca de un lder.
1. Csar Chvez, organized farm laborers; Archbishop Romero, fought for social
justice in El Salvador.
2. Vision, authority, sacrifice, humility
3. Humbly, with a servants attitude
Preparan nueva agenda.
Plans for this year:
Distribute clothing and medicine to the poor
Visit the mentally disabled; take them clothing and toiletries
Collect funds for treatment of children with cancer
Recognition:
Past president recognized for her service
Refreshments and social time

Lectura
Querida Abby.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

She feels lonely.

28; cant find good friends
a magic formula
negative thoughts about herself
places where young people congregate
help

Sociales.
Events
young lady turned 15
birthday
baptism
engagement
Celebrants
Elvia Margarita Quirarte
Guadalupe Sarah Olivares
Scott Reyes
Mara Teresa Telles and Ricardo Thomas Rogers
Where event took/will take place
iglesia Santo Toms; social club
at home
iglesia San Matas
Los Angeles
Two details about each ceremony
Answers will vary.
La primera comunin.

The whole family should attend.

Even if the godparents cant attend, they should send the child a card and gift.
Children approach the altar first to take Communion, followed by the adults.
Non-Catholics do not receive Communion but remain in the church as spectators.
Young girls should wear a simple white dress and veil.
Young boys should wear a white or black suit.
At the end of the ceremony, family and friends should be given mementos
engraved with the childs name, date, and church.

Captulo 12
As es
En el Hotel Viscaya.
El camarero espera el ascensor. Va a llevar-le comida a un husped. La seora le da
una propina al botones. l va a llevar las maletas a la habitacin. El seor le habla al
recepcionista. Reserva una habitacin.

Comprensin auditiva
Localizacin y atractivos tursticos de Chihuahua.
Neighbors
Coahuila
Durango
Sinaloa
Sonora
Estados Unidos
Geography
Mountainous
Beautiful natural attractions: rivers, waterfalls, canyons
Chihuahua City
Cathedral
Cultural Center
Museum of the Revolution
City Hall contains historical murals
Copper Canyon
Various canyons come together to form a complicated series of mountains.
Si est planeando viajar.
1. today travel is much simpler; less travel time and more comfortable means of
transportation
2. in your carry-on; luggage could be lost
3. dont drink the water, use boiled water and avoid ice in drinks; do not eat too
many different foods; avoid alcohol in excess
4. comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing for the climate
5. extra glasses and cleaning solution
6. go to bed earlier three nights before traveling
7. go to bed later, sleep on the plane, and take a nap when you arrive
Breve historia del lamo.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Father Antonio Olivares

protection, religious center
They were not successful.
The soldiers came from lamo de Parras, Coahuila.
1821
1836
The chapel and exterior walls

Lectura
Para el verano.
1. relieves tension: a break from responsibilities at school and work
2. beautiful, economical
3. mosquito repellent, bath gel, drinking water, disposable utensils, batteries,
matches, first aid kit, lanterns, sunscreen, personal articles, tooth brush and
toothpaste
4. Take along trash bags and pack out your trash.
5. Have a designated driver.
6. Secure valuables such as beepers, cellular phones.
7. good attitude, sense of humor
Deporte Ilustrado. (Possible answers)
Espaa! American Airlines
Enjoy Spains modern cities with their splendorous past and rich cultural traditions.
Imagine yourself in Sevilla where bullfighting is a fascinating cultural event.
Pan Am
Visit New York City with its exciting football teams, museums, discos, and
international atmosphere.
Cruceros Princess
Take a Princess Cruise to escape the routine and travel the Caribbean. Explore the
capitals of Europe. Admire Central and South America. Open the doors of Polynesia.
Princess Cruises has 163 destinations.
Sheraton Acapulco Resort
The Sheraton Acapulco Resort has a gorgeous setting with views of the bay and the
mountains. Among the attractions are the night life, shopping, and excursions along
the bay. Packets are available and include three nights lodging in a deluxe room, two
breakfast buffets, two lunches or dinners, welcome cocktail. Children under 15 stay
free.
En la Pequea Habana. (Possible answers)

play dominos in the park

have Cuban coffee and pastries
eat in a Chinese-Cuban restaurant
see a flamenco show

eat some tapas (hors doeuvres)

go to a disco or cabaret
see cigars being made by hand
buy exotic fruits
buy a guayabera (a mans tropical shirt)