Las amistades en la era digital

by Vocafy Verificado

Inglés (Estados Unidos) B2 12 preguntas People & relationships

Explora conversaciones cotidianas, límites en línea y expectativas cambiantes a través de intercambios breves entre amigos.

1. 1. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Por qué Maya sugiere una llamada?

   Maya: "There's a lot to explain, and typing it all would take forever. Are you free for a quick call tonight?"

   • She wants to postpone the conversation until tomorrow.
   • She thinks talking would be easier than writing everything.
   • She wants her friend to send a shorter message.
   • She would rather discuss the story in person.

   Fíjate en lo que dice Maya sobre escribir.

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   • She thinks talking would be easier than writing everything.

   Una llamada puede facilitar contar una historia larga porque los amigos pueden hacer preguntas a medida que se cuenta.

2. 2. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué explica la demora en la respuesta de Leo?

   Leo: "Just saw your message! My phone was on silent during a meeting. How did your interview go?"

   • He was waiting until he knew the interview result.
   • He thought his friend would contact him again.
   • He did not notice the message while he was busy.
   • He was unsure whether his friend wanted to discuss the interview.

   Fíjate en lo que estaba pasando cuando llegó el mensaje.

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   • He did not notice the message while he was busy.

   Una respuesta tardía no siempre indica falta de interés. La pregunta de seguimiento de Leo muestra que quiere saber más.

3. 3. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   How definite is their plan?

   Nora: "Coffee on Saturday?"
   Eli: "Saturday should work, but I need to check my work schedule. Let's pencil it in for now."

   • It is a tentative plan that still needs confirmation.
   • It is confirmed, although they may change the location.
   • It has been canceled because Eli has to work.
   • It has been moved to a different day.

   Pay attention to "need to check" and "for now."

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   • It is a tentative plan that still needs confirmation.

   "Pencil it in" means to make a provisional plan, as if you could erase it later.

4. 4. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué respuesta verifica el tono sin suponer que Sam está enojado?

   Sam: "Fine. Do whatever you want."
   Jordan isn't sure whether Sam is upset or simply writing quickly.

   • There's no need to be rude about it.
   • Great, I'm glad you're happy with my decision.
   • I'll wait until you've calmed down before replying.
   • I'm not sure how to read that. Are you upset about the plan?

   Busca una respuesta que permita más de una interpretación.

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   • I'm not sure how to read that. Are you upset about the plan?

   Los mensajes de texto breves carecen de expresiones faciales y señales de la voz. Una pregunta neutral puede evitar que un tono incierto se convierta en un conflicto.

5. 5. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué significa la petición de Ava respecto a compartir una captura de pantalla?

   Ava: "I haven't told anyone else about the breakup. Please keep this between us."
   Her friend thinks their small group chat could offer helpful advice.

   • Sharing it is acceptable if the group members are close friends.
   • Her friend needs Ava's permission before sharing it.
   • Sharing it is acceptable if everyone promises not to forward it.
   • Her friend can share it now and explain the reason afterward.

   ¿Un público más reducido cambia la petición de Ava?

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   • Her friend needs Ava's permission before sharing it.

   Un grupo privado sigue siendo otro público. Querer ayudar no le quita a una persona el control sobre sus noticias personales.

6. 6. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué está comunicando Ben sobre el chat grupal?

   Ben: "I've muted the chat so I can focus during the day. I'll catch up in the evening—and I'm definitely coming on Friday!"

   • He wants the group to stop making plans during the day.
   • He is leaving the group but still attending one final event.
   • He is limiting interruptions while staying involved.
   • He only wants to receive messages about Friday.

   Considera tanto su decisión sobre las notificaciones como sus planes.

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   • He is limiting interruptions while staying involved.

   Silenciar las notificaciones cambia cuándo alguien presta atención, no necesariamente cuánto le importa el grupo.

7. 7. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué respuesta respeta la petición de Priya?

   Priya: "It's been a rough day. I don't want advice right now—I just need to vent."

   • I'm here. Tell me what happened; I'll just listen.
   • Let me send you a few ideas before you explain.
   • Let's talk about something cheerful instead.
   • Tell me what happened, and I'll explain what you should do.

   Priya menciona el tipo de apoyo que necesita.

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   • I'm here. Tell me what happened; I'll just listen.

   Brindar apoyo no siempre consiste en resolver un problema. Escuchar puede ayudar a un amigo a sentirse comprendido sin añadir presión.

8. 8. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué respuesta invita a retomar el contacto sin hacer que Alex se sienta culpable por el largo silencio?

   Alex: "It's been ages! I saw a photo from our old hiking trip and thought of you. How have you been?"

   • I've been wondering why you stopped making an effort.
   • I'll catch you up once you explain why you disappeared.
   • I'm glad you wrote, but you need to promise not to lose touch again.
   • It's lovely to hear from you! That trip was great. How are things with you?

   Busca calidez sin condiciones.

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   • It's lovely to hear from you! That trip was great. How are things with you?

   Un recuerdo compartido puede facilitar el inicio de una conversación después de mucho tiempo sin contacto. Una respuesta acogedora permite que la conversación se retome de forma natural.

9. 9. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   What distinction is Taylor making?

   Morgan: "I'm sorry you weren't in the new chat. I honestly thought you'd been added."
   Taylor: "I believe you. It still hurt to see everyone's photos and realize I'd been left out."

   • Taylor accepts the apology but no longer wants to join the group.
   • Taylor accepts that it was a mistake but still feels hurt by its effect.
   • Taylor doubts Morgan's explanation but wants to avoid an argument.
   • Taylor is upset about the photos rather than about being left out.

   Can an explanation be believable without removing the hurt?

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   • Taylor accepts that it was a mistake but still feels hurt by its effect.

   Intent and impact are different. Someone can believe that no harm was intended and still need their feelings acknowledged.

10. 10. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Qué cambio está pidiendo Chris?

    Chris: "I'm not asking you to reply immediately. I just wish I wasn't always the one starting the conversation."
    Dana: "I hadn't noticed. I'll reach out more."

    • Faster replies whenever Chris sends a message.
    • Longer messages instead of brief replies.
    • More shared effort in initiating contact.
    • A fixed daily schedule for their conversations.

    Distingue entre la rapidez de las respuestas y quién inicia una conversación.

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    • More shared effort in initiating contact.

    La reciprocidad significa que ambas personas contribuyen. No requiere hábitos idénticos al enviar mensajes ni respuestas inmediatas.

11. 11. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Qué muestra este intercambio sobre las publicaciones de Lina?

    Owen: "Your photos made the move look amazing. I had no idea you were struggling."
    Lina: "Those moments were good. I just didn't post the lonely evenings or the job rejections."

    • Her posts showed genuine moments but not her whole experience.
    • Her posts described how she felt during most of the move.
    • She shared the photos mainly to ask friends for emotional support.
    • She no longer considers any part of the move a positive experience.

    Fíjate en que Lina no dice que los momentos felices fueran falsos.

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    • Her posts showed genuine moments but not her whole experience.

    Una imagen selectiva no es necesariamente falsa. Las publicaciones positivas pueden omitir dificultades que una conversación privada revela.

12. 12. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Cuál es la diferencia de fondo entre sus expectativas?

    Jamie: "I send you memes because they remind me of you. That's my way of staying in touch."
    Riley: "I like getting them. I just miss hearing what's actually happening in your life."

    • Jamie wants less contact, while Riley wants more frequent messages.
    • Jamie enjoys humor, while Riley wants humor removed from their chats.
    • Jamie prefers public posts, while Riley prefers private conversations.
    • Jamie uses small gestures to connect, while Riley also wants personal updates.

    Riley recibe con agrado los memes, pero dice que falta algo más.

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    • Jamie uses small gestures to connect, while Riley also wants personal updates.

    Los pequeños gestos y las conversaciones más profundas pueden satisfacer distintas necesidades. Los amigos pueden preocuparse por igual el uno por el otro, aunque expresen su conexión de distintas maneras.