8/16/2019 Dialogues B2 EOI Navarre

1/1

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 didn’t 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  –  It’s always better not to mess with big companies

STUDENT B  –  It’s always worth complaining using every possible means available

BINGE DRINKING

You’ve read this article in a magazine: “25% of Spanish teenagers drink more tan 2 litres of

alcohol every weekend” 

STUDENT A  –  It’s only a phase, in due time they’ll 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  –  It’s 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