Writing:Test de conectores para hacer un buen 'writing'. A farmstay.

Buenos días, estimados alumnos.

Vamos a practicar hoy para preparar bien el examen del primer trimestre repasando algunos de los conectores más habituales que se usan en las redacciones de Bachillerato y que, a estas alturas, estoy seguro que ya os sabéis de memoria.

El test incluye la clave de respuestas al final. 

Mañana os dejaré otro para practicar comprensión lectora de textos breves.

Mucho ánimo y suerte.

🔗 Ejercicio: Conectores (Unir las parejas)

A continuación, tienes una columna con los conectores en inglés y otra columna con sus traducciones en español. Une cada número (conector en inglés) con la letra que corresponde a su traducción correcta.

Columna A: Conector en Inglés

1. Although

2. Therefore

3. To begin with

4. Firstly

5. Furthermore

6. Conversely

7. Primarily

8. Consequently

9. In summary

10. Notwithstanding

11. All things considered

Columna B: Traducción en Español

A. Por el contrario B. A pesar de que C. En resumen D. Principalmente / En primer lugar E. En consecuencia / Por consiguiente F. Para empezar / En primer lugar G. Considerándolo todo / Teniendo todo en cuenta H. Por lo tanto / Por eso I. No obstante / A pesar de J. En primer lugar K. Además / Es más

Soluciones (Escribe la letra junto al número):

1. [ ]

2. [ ]

3. [ ]

4. [ ]

5. [ ]

6. [ ]

7. [ ]

8. [ ]

9. [ ]

10. [ ]

11. [ ]

 

Vamos ahora con un modelo ya redactado de 'writing' que continúa el tema de la semana pasada de 'FARMSTAYS' que se incluía en la primera tarea obligatoria del trimestre:

🔗 Ejercicio: Fill in the gaps with the correct words using the words below each paragraph.

FARMSTAYS: A DIFFERENT HOLIDAY CHOICE

Although many people like things to be easy and pick normal resort packages, I view a farmstay as a great travel alternative. It (1)…….. a chance to really engage with the local culture, (2)…….. is way better than merely being a tourist. (3)…….., this alternative model must (4)………. looked at closely against common holiday choices.

Be /so / which / offers /

To begin with, the (5)……….. are strong. First, visitors get immediate access to air free from pollution, helping with greater physical activity outdoors. (6)…………, these rural ventures generally usually use earth-friendly practices, so (7)…….. can get fresh, locally-sourced food. Lastly, this support greatly helps the regional economy, as it actively (8)……… visitors to use their money within the local towns and villages.

Besides / people / advantages / encourages

However, some (9)…… must be noted. The biggest disadvantage is that  most best farmstays often come with fancy facilities, resulting in (10)………. that occasionally cost more (11)…….. those of a standard hotel chain.(12) ……….., for someone who just wants to relax, the expectation of taking part in farm chores may prove hard. Therefore , travellers must also be ready for possible communication difficulties (13)…………. a language problem.

                     Due to / than / drawbacks / prices / moreover 

 

In short, (14)……… the potential money spent and the effort needed for joining in, the farmstay (15)......... is very unique. When you (16) ……… about it all, it (17)……….. a meaningful and good change away from the typical tourist trip, making it a great (18)………. for exploring new regions.

Represents / Experience / choice / despite / think 

📝 Ejercicio: Sinónimos de Conectores (Formato de Dos Columnas)

Une cada conector de la Columna 1 con su sinónimo apropiado de la Columna 2.

Columna 1: Conector Original	Columna 2: Sinónimos en Inglés
1. Although	A. As a result
2. Therefore	B. Despite this
3. To begin with	C. On the other hand
4. Firstly	D. Also
5. Furthermore	E. First
6. Conversely	F. In short
7. Primarily	G. Mainly
8. Consequently	H. So
9. In summary	I. However
10. Notwithstanding	J. Considering everything
11. All things considered	K. To start

Soluciones (Escribe la letra junto al número):

1. [ ]

2. [ ]

3. [ ]

4. [ ]

5. [ ]

6. [ ]

7. [ ]

8. [ ]

9. [ ]

10. [ ]

11. [ ]

Soluciones (Escribe la letra junto al número):

1. [ I ] (Although = However)

2. [ H ] (Therefore = So)

3. [ K ] (To begin with = To start)

4. [ E ] (Firstly = First)

5. [ D ] (Furthermore = Also)

6. [ C ] (Conversely = On the other hand)

7. [ G ] (Primarily = Mainly)

8. [ A ] (Consequently = As a result)

9. [ F ] (In summary = In short)

10. [ B ] (Notwithstanding = Despite this)

11. [ J ] (All things considered = Considering everything)

    
    

    🔗 Ejercicio de completar huecos resuelto:

    Although many people like things to be easy and pick normal resort packages, I view a farmstay as a great travel alternative. It offers a chance to really engage with the local culture, which is way better than merely being a tourist. So, this alternative model must be looked at closely against common holiday choices.

    To begin with, the advantages are strong. First, visitors get immediate access to air free from pollution, helping with greater physical activity outdoors. Besides, these rural ventures generally usually use earth-friendly practices, so people can get fresh, locally-sourced food. Lastly, this support greatly helps the regional economy, as it actively encourages visitors to use their money within the local towns and villages.

    However, some drawbacks/disadvantages must be noted. The biggest advantage is that most best farmstays often come with fancy facilities, resulting in prices that occasionally cost more than those of a standard hotel chain. Moreover, for someone who just wants to relax, the expectation of taking part in farm chores may prove hard. Therefore, travellers must also be ready for possible communication difficulties due to a language problem.

    In short, despite the potential money spent and the effort needed for joining in, the farmstay experience is very unique. When you think about it all, it represents a meaningful and good change away from the typical tourist trip, making it a great choice for exploring new regions.