Look After, Look For, Look Forward To
Explora el cuidado, la búsqueda y el entusiasmo por el futuro a través de mensajes breves y cotidianos.
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1. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué le está pidiendo Ben a Sara que haga?
Sara, could you look after Leo while I'm at work? He'll need lunch and help with his homework.
- Take care of Leo.
- Search for Leo.
- Feel excited about meeting Leo.
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- Take care of Leo.
"Look after" significa asumir la responsabilidad de cuidar a alguien, como darle comida y ayuda a un niño.
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2. Completa el espacio en blanco.
I can't find my keys. Could you help me ___ them? They might be under the couch.
- look after
- look for
- look forward to
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I can't find my keys. Could you help me look for them? They might be under the couch.
"Look for" describe la búsqueda. Puedes buscar algo en varios lugares antes de encontrarlo.
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3. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Cómo se siente la persona que escribe con respecto al pícnic?
I'm looking forward to Saturday's picnic. It'll be great to see everyone again!
- They are unsure where the picnic is.
- They feel responsible for organizing the picnic.
- They feel happy about the picnic before it happens.
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- They feel happy about the picnic before it happens.
"Look forward to" expresa entusiasmo por un evento futuro, no el disfrute de algo que está sucediendo ahora.
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4. Completa el espacio en blanco.
Please ___ my plants while I'm away. Give them a little water every two days.
- look after
- look forward to
- look for
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Please look after my plants while I'm away. Give them a little water every two days.
Puedes usar "look after" con plantas, casas y pertenencias, no solo con personas o animales.
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5. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué necesita la cafetería?
We're looking for a cook to join our team. Please contact us if you're interested.
- Help finding a cook who has gone missing.
- Someone suitable for an available job.
- Someone to care for a cook who is sick.
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- Someone suitable for an available job.
"Look for" puede significar intentar encontrar a una persona adecuada o una oportunidad, incluso cuando no se ha perdido nada.
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6. Completa el espacio en blanco.
The twins are too young to stay home alone. Can you look ___ until I get back?
- them after
- after they
- after them
El pronombre se refiere a los niños que reciben cuidados.
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The twins are too young to stay home alone. Can you look after them until I get back?
Mantén juntas las palabras de "look after" y coloca el objeto después: "look after them", no "look them after".
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7. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué sabemos sobre la billetera?
Nora: Did you look for your wallet?
Eli: Yes, I checked my bag and every room, but I still don't have it.- Eli searched for it without finding it.
- Eli found it after searching.
- Eli has not started searching.
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- Eli searched for it without finding it.
"Look for" describe un esfuerzo; "find" describe un resultado exitoso. Lo primero no garantiza lo segundo.
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8. Completa el espacio en blanco.
Yesterday, I ___ my glasses for an hour. Finally, I found them beside the bed.
- look for
- looked for
- looking for
La búsqueda ocurrió ayer.
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Yesterday, I looked for my glasses for an hour. Finally, I found them beside the bed.
En pasado simple, "look" se convierte en "looked", mientras que "for" no cambia.
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9. Completa el espacio en blanco.
Your visit is next week! I'm looking forward to ___ your new baby.
- meet
- met
- meeting
Aquí, "to" va seguido de una actividad.
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Your visit is next week! I'm looking forward to meeting your new baby.
Después de "look forward to", usa un sustantivo o una forma en -ing: "the visit" o "meeting your baby".
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10. Completa el espacio en blanco.
The camping trip is all booked. That's the trip I'm looking forward ___!
- to
- for
- after
La expresión se mantiene completa incluso cuando el viaje se menciona antes.
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The camping trip is all booked. That's the trip I'm looking forward to!
El "to" final sigue siendo necesario. "The trip I'm looking forward to" es una estructura natural en inglés.
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11. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué consejo está dando el autor?
You've been working late every night. Please look after yourself—get some rest and eat properly.
- Find someone else to finish all your work.
- Pay attention to your own health and needs.
- Make exciting plans for your next workday.
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- Pay attention to your own health and needs.
"Yourself" hace que el cuidado sea personal: eres tanto la persona que brinda el cuidado como la persona que lo recibe.
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12. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué espera el autor que suceda a continuación?
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you.
- The writer will send the application for the first time.
- The writer will begin the job immediately.
- The employer will send a reply.
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- The employer will send a reply.
"I look forward to hearing from you" es una fórmula de cortesía común para cerrar un correo electrónico. La expresión "Hearing from" se refiere a recibir noticias o una respuesta de alguien.
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13. Completa el espacio en blanco.
My dental visit is tomorrow, and I'm worried it will hurt. I'm not ___ it.
- looking forward to
- looking after
- looking for
La visita está planeada, pero la persona que habla tiene sentimientos negativos al respecto.
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My dental visit is tomorrow, and I'm worried it will hurt. I'm not looking forward to it.
"Not looking forward to" expresa falta de entusiasmo, a menudo porque esperas algo desagradable.
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14. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Cómo cambiaron los sentimientos de la persona que habla?
I was looking forward to the concert, but I left early because the music was far too loud.
- They could not find the concert, but they enjoyed searching.
- They expected to enjoy the concert, but the experience disappointed them.
- They agreed to manage the concert, but they stopped working early.
Compara cómo se sentía antes del concierto con la razón por la que se fue.
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- They expected to enjoy the concert, but the experience disappointed them.
Esperar con entusiasmo un evento describe una expectativa previa. La experiencia real puede resultar diferente.
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15. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué respuesta satisface la necesidad principal de quien escribe?
I'm looking for someone to look after Pip, my dog, while I'm away next weekend. I'm looking forward to the break!
- I'll help you search the neighborhood for Pip.
- I'd love to join you on your trip.
- I can feed Pip and stay with him while you're away.
Quien escribe busca a una persona, no al perro.
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- I can feed Pip and stay with him while you're away.
La fractura explica por qué se necesita ayuda. La petición principal es que alguien cuide al perro, no que ayude a encontrar una mascota perdida.