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Beginners’ Spanish: Getting around
Beginners’ Spanish: Getting around

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2.1 Actividad

Actividad 2.1

Part 1

Here are some pictures of famous monuments. Say whether you think they are in Latin America or in Spain. See how many you can guess.

Escriba dónde están los monumentos.

Vocabulario
fachada (la) front, façade
gente (la) people

Answer

(a) Seville, Spain (La Giralda).

(b) Granada, Spain (La Alhambra).

(c) Barcelona, Spain (La Sagrada Familia).

(d) Santiago, Chile (La Casa de la Moneda).

(e) Montevideo, Uruguay (El Cabildo).

Part 2

Listen to the next extract, in which some people are being interviewed about different buildings and places in Valencia. Then note the adjectives mentioned. In most cases two are used. The first has been done for you.

Escoja la opcion correcta.

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Buildings and places in Valencia
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bonito animado festivo antiguo alto grande
la plaza de toros
los bares (en Valencia)
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la estación (de tren)
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el campanario del Miguelete
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el Mercado Central
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bonito animado festivo antiguo alto grande
la plaza de toros
los bares (en Valencia)
la estación (de tren)
el campanario del Miguelete
el Mercado Central

Part 3

Now write sentences based on the table you have just completed.

Escriba frases.

Ejemplo

La plaza de toros es bonita y grande.

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Los bares en Valencia son animados y festivos. La estación de tren es antigua.

El campanario del Miguelete es alto y grande.

El Mercado Central es grande.