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Book

Picture of a leaflet with a point on it expressing interest

Definition:

To reserve something.

Reservar algo.

Example:

We have to book a hotel for the next holiday.

Tenemos que reservar un hotel para las próximas vacaciones.

Spanish word:: Reservar

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Butler

Definition:

A person who is responsible for personal services in a hotel.

Una persona responsable de los servicios personales en un hotel.

Example:

The butler helped me with the luggage.

El mayordomo me ayudó con el equipaje.

Spanish word:: Mayordomo

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Couple

Definition:

Two people or things paired together.

Dos personas o cosas emparejadas.

Example:

A couple lives in that flat.

Una pareja vive en ese piso.

Spanish word:: Pareja

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Destination

Definition:

The place to which a person is going.

El lugar al que va una persona.

Example:

We'll reach our destination in a few minutes.

Llegaremos a nuestro destino en unos minutos.

Spanish word:: Destino

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Disposable

Definition:

Something made to be thrown away after use.

Algo hecho para tirarlo después de su uso.

Example:

Disposable things take care of the environment.

Las cosas desechables cuidan el medio ambiente.

Spanish word:: Desechable

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Inside

Definition:

Inner side of something.

Lado interior de algo.

Example:

It's raining. Let's play inside our bedroom.

Está lloviendo. Juguemos dentro de nuestra habitación.

Spanish word:: Dentro, interior

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Moon-landing

Definition:

To come down on the moon.

Tomar tierra en la luna.

Example:

Human kind moon-landed for the first time in 1969.

La humanidad llegó a la luna por primera vez en 1969.

Spanish word:: Tomar tierra en la luna (alunizar)

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Land

Definition:

To come down on earth.

Posarse en tierra firme.

Example:

The space shuttle landed on Mars.

El transbordador aterrizó en Marte

Spanish word:: Aterrizar

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Outside

Definition:

Outer side or surface.

Lado exterior o superficie.

Example:

The outside of the house needs painting.

El exterior de la casa necesita pintura.

Spanish word:: Exterior

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Rocket

Definition:

A jet-powered space vehicle.

Vehículo espacial que se mueve por propulsión.

Example:

The rockets launched the space shuttle into space.

Los cohetes lanzaron el transbordador al espacio.

Spanish word:: Cohete

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Satellite

Definition:

A celestial body that orbits around a planet.

Cuerpo celeste que orbita alrededor de un planeta.

Example:

The moon is a satellite of the Earth.

La luna es el satélite de la Tierra.

Spanish word:: Satélite

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Setting

Definition:

The place and conditions in which something happens or exists.

El lugar y las condiciones en las que sucede o existe algo.

Example:

These places make this setting cosy.

Estos lugares hacen que este entorno sea acogedor.

Spanish word:: Entorno

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Space shuttle

Definition:

A spacecraft used either for investigating or transporting astronauts or materials to other spacecraft. It is launched by two rockets. It can be reused.

Nave espacial lanzada por dos cohetes usada para investigaciones o transporte de astronautas/mercancías a naves.

Example:

The space shuttle landed at 2pm.

El transbordador espacial tomó tierra a las 2 del mediodía.

Spanish word:: Transbordador espacial

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Spacewalk

Definition:

The act of moving outside a spacecraft while in orbit.

Acción de moverse fuera de una nave espacial en órbita.

Example:

The astronaut fixed the shuttle during her spacewalk.

El astronauta arregló el transbordador durante su paseo espacial.

Spanish word:: Paseo espacial.

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Starting point

Definition:

A place to start.

Un lugar para comenzar.

Example:

We'll meet at the starting point.

Nos encontraremos en el punto de partida.

Spanish word:: Punto de partida

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Retor dice... You tried to make a leaflet and it wasn't bad at all, but please pay attention to these details to make it better.

Take a look at everything you need to make it more attractive to your potential clients.

Read these suggestions on how to design a leaflet!

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You have made a leaflet.

Has hecho un folleto publicitario.

Now, we are going to improve it.

Ahora, vamos a mejorarlo.

Look at this. It can help you.

Mira esto. Puede ayudarte.

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1. Let’s learn about comparatives and superlatives

Rules for comparatives and superlatives

Comparative and superlative adjectives

Option B: Drag and drop and fill in the blanks

Option C: Look and complete

Look at this chart containing the trip from Earth to Mars and get information regarding the three space vehicles.


Vehicle 1	Vehicle 2	Vehicle 3

Then, read the sentences and complete them with the right option.

Read and complete the sentences with the right option according to the information contained on the chart.

Vehicle 2 is Cloze (1): than vehicle 1.
Vehicle 1 takes Cloze (2): than vehicle 2.
Vehicle 2 is Cloze (3): than vehicle 3.
Vehicle 1 is Cloze (4): than vehicle 2.
The trip on vehicle 1 takes Cloze (5): .
The trip on vehicle 1 is Cloze (6): than on vehicle 3.
The trip on vehicle 1 is Cloze (7): .
Vehicle 3 is Cloze (8): than vehicle 2.
The trip on vehicle 3 is Cloze (9): .
Vehicle 1 is Cloze (10): .
The trip on vehicle 3 is Cloze (11): than on vehicle 2.
Vehicle 1 is Cloze (12): .
Vehicle 3 is Cloze (13): .
Vehicle 3 is the Cloze (14): .
Vehicle 1 is Cloze (15): than vehicle 3.
Vehicle 2 is Cloze (16): .
Vehicle 1 is Cloze (17): .
Vehicle 3 is Cloze (18): than vehicle 1.

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Option D: Look and write

Look at the chart and choose one of the vehicles to travel from Earth to the space station.

Explain why you chose it in more than 80 words.

Taking into account the information in the chart, choose a space vehicle and explain why using comparatives and superlatives.

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Don’t forget

Have a look at the explanation if you get lost.

Remember the comparatives and superlatives!

You are the smartest!

2. Travel agency conversation

Retor dice... It is time to put what you have just learned into practice.

We need to know how to express our agency's information.

Here are a few ideas that will help you a lot.

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We are going to put into practice what you have learned.

Vamos a poner en práctica lo que has aprendido.

You have to know how to communicate what others need to know.

Tienes que saber comunicar a los demás lo que necesitan saber.

Here are some ideas to help you:

Aquí tienes algunas ideas que te ayudarán:

1. How to start a conversation

1. Cómo empezar una conversación

2. Asking for information

2. Pedir información

3. Asking for the price

3. Preguntar los precios

4. Comparing information.

4. Comparar información

5. Accepting or rejecting an offer.

5. Aceptar o rechazar una oferta

6. Farewell and thank

6. Despedirse y agradecer

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Option A: Listen and order

Listen to this conversation between a Travel Agent and a client.
Then, organize the sentences according to what you hear.
Finally, check if you are correct.

TA: Hello. Can I help you?
C: Hello. I want to book an exciting holiday. What do you suggest?
TA: We are specialized in space travel. How many people are going?
C: Me and my sister.
TA: We have an offer for couples.
C: What does it include?
TA: 7 days in Mars for €10.000.
C: Is there an all-inclusive package?
TA: That is more expensive: €14.500.
C: That’s more interesting. But, is there a cheaper option?
TA: Yes, sure. 7 days in a space station for €9000.You can add spacewalking to make it more thrilling.
C: That’s better. Can I have a shower there?
TA: Well, zero gravity makes it impossible.
C: And how can we eat in space?
TA: Don’t worry. Space food comes in disposable packages.

Option D: Create a conversation with the information provided

Step 1: Listen to this conversation. Then, look at the chart and create a conversation using the information provided.

Step 2: Create the conversation using the following information.

Información sobre un viaje a Marte y otro viaje a Venus

Go for it!

Come on. This is a piece of cake for you!

3. Analysing a leaflet

Retor dice... You already know a lot more.

We just need to use our ideas to make our leaflet.

You did very well the other day, but I'm going to give you some last tips.

And now create your definite leaflet.

Read these suggestions on how to design a leaflet!

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You have learned many things.

Has aprendido muchas cosas.

You are doing it very well.

Lo estas haciendo muy bien.

Now you are going to make your leatlet with what you already know.

Ahora vas a elaborar tu panfleto con lo que ya sabes.

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In this last step, I am going to ask you to think about what has been the most important thing you have learnt in order to achieve the challenge.

What you discover by thinking, will help you when you have to meet similar challenges in the future.

Stop for a moment and complete STEP 4 of your Learning Journal (What have I learned?)!

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Remember:

Ask your teacher whether you will fill it in on paper or on the computer.
If you fill it in on the computer, don't forget to save it on your computer when you finish it!

Go for it, you'll do great!

¿Necesitas más ayuda?

Poco a poco, a la vez que trabajas, vas construyendo tu aprendizaje.

Ahora, ha llegado el momento de ampliar tu conocimiento.

Para ello, intenta organizar y mejorar tus ideas. Para conseguirlo, deberás revisar los nuevos aprendizajes conseguidos hasta ahora.

Para ayudarte, accede al paso 3 de “Mi diario de aprendizaje” (Reviso lo que aprendo) y rellena la ficha.

Option A: Parts of a leaflet

Option B: Parts descriptions of a leaflet

Option C: Parts of a leaflet and their texts

Do you remember?

Remember that we were already looking at this very recently.

I'm sure you already knew a lot of things.

Now it's time to make it perfect!

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Book

Butler

Couple

Destination

Disposable

Inside

Moon-landing

Land

Outside

Rocket

Satellite

Setting

Space shuttle

Spacewalk

Starting point

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You have made a leaflet.

Has hecho un folleto publicitario.

Now, we are going to improve it.

Ahora, vamos a mejorarlo.

Look at this. It can help you.

Mira esto. Puede ayudarte.

Rules for comparatives and superlatives

Comparative and superlative adjectives

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We are going to put into practice what you have learned.

Vamos a poner en práctica lo que has aprendido.

You have to know how to communicate what others need to know.