Writing:Test de conectores para hacer un buen 'writing'. A farmstay (1)

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.

Linking Words Match

Tap an English connector (left) and match it with its Spanish meaning (right).

🎉 Excellent! You matched all the connectors correctly.

🔗 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 

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   🔗 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.