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HOW DID YOU REACT TO THAT PIECE OF NEWS?

Outraged = escandalizada / Shocked = Sorprendida / Disappointed = Decepcionada/ Amazed =


Asombrada / Downhearted = descorazonada, abatida / Not surprised in the least = no
asombrada en absoluto / Pleasantly Surprised = Gratamente sorprendida / Frightened =
Asustada / Brought down = desalentada, venida abajo/ Angry = enfadada / Upset = Molesta /
Amused = divertida / Etc.
COMPLAINING
A friend you have in common had a puncture in one of the wheels of her car and the insurance
company didnt give her a good service. In fact, the tow truck showed up 7 hours later. She is
considering different options: reporting it to the police, talk to one of the managers of the
Company in your area and spreading the news around the Internet and giving negative
comments and reviews about the Company.
STUDENT A Its always better not to mess with big companies
STUDENT B Its always worth complaining using every possible means available

BINGE DRINKING
Youve read this article in a magazine: 25% of Spanish teenagers drink more tan 2 litres of
alcohol every weekend
STUDENT A Its only a phase, in due time theyll give it up
STUDENT B Education is the key to prevent this type of behaviour

SOLAR PANNELS AT WORK


Your boss is planning to install some solar pannels on the roof of the building. They cost a
petty sum so your salary will be slightly reduced in order to pay the new environmentally
friendly system.
STUDENT A We all need to make an effort if we want an environmentally friendly office
STUDENT B Its an amazing idea but the Company should pay for the new pannels.

PET AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT


A couple that you know are considering buying a puppy to their 7-year-old daughter as a
Christmas present. They are not sure if adding a new member to their family will have a
positive impact or quite the opposite they will end up feeding and taking the dog for walks
instead of their child. Give them advice.
STUDENT A Children learn a lot if they have to be responsible of a living being
STUDENT B Children are spoilt and capricious

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