Tradiciones familiares

by Vocafy Verificado

Inglés (Estados Unidos) B1 15 preguntas People & relationships

Explora las comidas, las celebraciones y las rutinas cotidianas que unen a las familias.

1. 1. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué suele desayunar esta familia los domingos?

   Dad: Your brother is making pancakes.
   Mia: Great! Our usual Sunday breakfast.

   • Eggs on toast.
   • Pancakes.
   • Oatmeal.

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   • Pancakes.

   “Our usual” indica que este desayuno forma parte de la rutina familiar.

2. 2. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué hará Noah para ayudar?

   Grandma: I'll bake the pie. Could you set the table, Noah?
   Noah: Sure. Do we need six plates?

   • Prepare the table for the meal.
   • Make the dessert.
   • Wash the dishes after dinner.

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   • Prepare the table for the meal.

   Poner la mesa significa colocar los platos y otras cosas que las personas necesitan para una comida.

3. 3. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué pasa justo antes de que Maya abra sus regalos?

   Maya: Can I open my birthday presents now?
   Dad: After we take our family photo, as always.

   • The family eats birthday cake.
   • The family sings a birthday song.
   • The family takes a photo.

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   • The family takes a photo.

   “After” deja claro el orden: la foto va antes de los regalos.

4. 4. Escucha y escribe la respuesta.

   Un miembro de la familia habla sobre un picnic.

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   • My aunt brings her homemade bread to every family picnic.

   “Homemade” describe algo hecho en casa en lugar de comprado listo para comer.

5. 5. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Cómo aprendió mamá a preparar esta sopa?

   Sam: This soup tastes just like Grandma's.
   Mom: She showed me how to make it when I was your age.

   • She watched a cooking video.
   • Her mother taught her.
   • She found it in a cookbook.

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   • Her mother taught her.

   La abuela le enseñó la receta a mamá, lo que ayudó a la familia a conservar una tradición culinaria.

6. 6. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué espera el anfitrión que traiga el invitado?

   Guest: Should I bring a gift to your family dinner?
   Host: You don't need to. Just bring a dish we can all share.

   • A wrapped present for the host.
   • A plate to use during dinner.
   • Some food for everyone to enjoy.

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   • Some food for everyone to enjoy.

   Aquí, “a dish” significa comida preparada, no un plato vacío.

7. 7. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Cuándo empezará la familia a cenar hoy?

   Mom: We usually eat at six, but Uncle Joe can't get here until seven.
   Dad: We'll wait for him before we start.

   • When Uncle Joe arrives at seven.
   • At six, as usual.
   • Half an hour before Uncle Joe arrives.

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   • When Uncle Joe arrives at seven.

   “We'll wait for him” muestra que incluir al invitado importa más que la hora habitual de la cena.

8. 8. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   How will the family respond to Ava's needs?

   Ava: I don't eat meat anymore.
   Uncle: We'll still make our usual beef stew, but we'll cook a vegetable dish for you too.

   • They will ask Ava to eat the beef stew.
   • They will make an extra dish that Ava can eat.
   • They will stop making beef stew for everyone.

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   • They will make an extra dish that Ava can eat.

   The family keeps its usual meal and adds another choice so Ava can join in.

9. 9. Escucha y escribe la respuesta.

   Un hablante describe un cambio en una celebración familiar.

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   • We used to celebrate at my uncle's house, but now we meet at ours.

   Aquí, “Ours” significa “our house”, por lo que el hablante no necesita repetir “house”.

10. 10. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Por qué el hijo sugiere una llamada?

    Dad: Your sister can't come home this year.
    Son: Then let's call her when we sit down to dinner.

    • To ask his sister to arrive before dinner.
    • To get his sister's recipe for the meal.
    • To include his sister even though she is far away.

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    • To include his sister even though she is far away.

    Una llamada permite que alguien que está lejos participe en un momento familiar.

11. 11. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Qué razón da el abuelo para conservar los adornos viejos?

    Grandpa: These decorations are old, but I don't want new ones. We made them together when your mom was little.

    • They remind him of time spent with his family.
    • New decorations cost too much.
    • He thinks old decorations always look better.

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    • They remind him of time spent with his family.

    Un objeto viejo puede ser valioso por los recuerdos familiares que guarda.

12. 12. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Qué le ofrece la tía a Ben?

    Aunt: We always play cards after dinner.
    Ben: I don't know the game.
    Aunt: Sit beside me for the first round. I'll explain as we play.

    • A different game that everyone already knows.
    • Help learning the game while he takes part.
    • A chance to play after everyone else finishes.

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    • Help learning the game while he takes part.

    “As we play” significa que la explicación y el juego ocurrirán al mismo tiempo.

13. 13. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    How does Dad suggest changing the picnic plan?

    Mom: Our family picnic is planned for Sunday, but the forecast says rain.
    Dad: Let's eat at home instead. Everyone can bring the food they planned to make.

    • Change the day, but keep the outdoor location.
    • Keep the location, but invite fewer people.
    • Change the location, but keep the shared meal.

    Notice what changes and what stays the same.

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    • Change the location, but keep the shared meal.

    The weather changes where they gather, but everyone can still share the planned food.

14. 14. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    What holiday plan does Max suggest?

    Ella: Are we spending the holidays with my parents again?
    Max: We were there last year. Let's visit mine this year and yours next year.

    • Take turns visiting each family in different years.
    • Visit both families on the same day.
    • Keep visiting Ella's parents every year.

    Notice who “mine” and “yours” refer to.

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    • Take turns visiting each family in different years.

    Taking turns can help a couple share holiday time between their two families.

15. 15. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    What matters most to Dad about this tradition?

    Lena: Now that we've moved, we can't walk along the river like we used to on New Year's Day.
    Dad: We can walk in the park here. The important part is starting the year together.

    • Returning to their old town every year.
    • Spending time together, even in a different place.
    • Following exactly the same walking route.

    Focus on what Dad calls important.

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    • Spending time together, even in a different place.

    A tradition can keep its meaning even when some details change.