Descubre 3
Descubre 3
2nd Edition
Vista Higher Learning Staff
ISBN: 9781618572004
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Page 26: Antes de ver el corto

Exercise 1
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In this exercise, you need to complete the blanks in the sentences with the correct vocabulary words from the box above.
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1. When there is a storm, it seems like the night ____ infinitely.

The most adequate vocabulary word is **se alarga**, drags out.

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2. Many people fear the dark and can’t ____ calmly until they turn on ____.

The most adequate vocabulary words are **respirar**, breathe, and **la luz**, the light.

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3. Today I finally ____ that it was the librarian that took the ____ with the recordings of the interviews.

The most adequate vocabulary words are **me enteré**, I found out, and **cintas**, tapes.

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4. Near the woods, there is a lake that used to be ____, but now the water is very ____ because it’s contaminated.

The most adequate vocabulary words are **precioso**, lovely, and **turbia**, murky.

Exercise 2
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In this exercise, you need to read these situations and select the answer that most adequates to you.
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1. If you just met somebody you like:

a. You ask them out
b. You follow them discreetly for a few days to see how they behave
c. You hide in a corner and admire them from afar

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2. A friend suggests they can introduce you to someone they know:

a. You accept immediately
b. You ask a lot of questions about the person before deciding
c. You say no: dates with strangers make you nervous

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3. Before a date:

a. You go out to buy new clothes and clean up to make a good impression
b. You ask some friends to go to the same restaurant, just in case
c. You get a nervous breakdown and almost call to cancel

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4. In the conversation:

a. You show interest on the other person, tell them about you and act like yourself
b. You ask more questions than you answer
c. You avoid talking too much about yourself. You prefer to save more information for a second date

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Finally, you need to compare your answers with a classmate’s, and answer: Do you act similarly or are you very different? Why?
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