Descubre 3
Descubre 3
2nd Edition
Vista Higher Learning Staff
ISBN: 9781618572004
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Page 88: Comprension

Exercise 1
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In this exercise, you need to read the text on pages 86-87 and indicate which of the employees said these things.
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1. *Do you need help?*

**Mariela** said this on scene 4.

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2. *If anyone wanted to help…*

**Aguayo** said this on scene 6.

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3. *I have a very full schedule.*

**Fabiola** said this on scene 6.

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4. *I have a meeting with a client.*

**Diana** said this on scene 6.

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6. *I have to go to the bank.*

**Éric** said this on scene 7.

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6. *I have to go to the dentist.*

**Johnny** said this on scene 7.

Exercise 2
Step 1
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In this exercise, you need to match the phrases on the left with their correct ending, joining them using **porque** (because).

1. Diana hates weekends…
2. Diana wants to go shopping with her daughter…
3. Fabiola says they should be careful at the stores…
4. Fabiola didn’t go to the police…
5. Aguayo is going to vacuum…
6. Aguayo won’t try the candy…

* a. …he’s on a diet.
b. …the thief uses the card less than she did.
c. …two months ago, her credit card was stolen.
d. …the cleaning man is sick.
e. …she doesn’t want her to spend too much money.
f. …she argues with her family a lot.

Step 2
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You could match them like this:

1. *Diana odia los fines de semana porque discute mucho con su familia.*
Diana hates weekends because she argues with her family a lot.

2. *Diana quiere ir de compras con su hija porque no quiere que gaste mucho dinero.*
Diana wants to go shopping with her daughter because she doesn’t want her to spend too much money.

3. *Fabiola dice que tengan cuidado en las tiendas porque hace dos meses le robaron la tarjeta de crédito.*
Fabiola says they should be careful at the stores because two months ago, her credit card was stolen.

4. *Fabiola no fue a la policía porque el ladrón usa la tarjeta de crédito menos que ella.*
Fabiola didn’t go to the police because the thief uses the card less than she did.

5. *Aguayo pasará la aspiradora porque el señor que limpia está enfermo.*
Aguayo is going to vacuum because the cleaning man is sick.

6. *Aguayo no prueba los dulces porque está a dieta.*
Aguayo won’t try the candy because he’s on a diet.

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1. f
2. e
3. c
4. b

5. d
6. a

Exercise 3
Step 1
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In this exercise, you need to match the phrases to the option that means the same thing.
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1. I hate Mondays.

a. I can’t stand Mondays.
b. I don’t hate Mondays.
c. I like Mondays.

The correct option is **a**.

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2. I have a very full schedule for lunch.

a. I have a lunch planned.
b. I have many tasks at lunchtime.
c. I don’t have my schedule with me.

The correct option is **b**.

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3. You have what you want.

a. Your wish came true.
b. You’re right.
c. I love you.

The correct option is **a**.

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4. I say the same thing.

a. No way!
b. Don’t believe so.
c. I agree.

The correct option is **c**.

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