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Ingles avanzado

e're going on holiday!

It's time to go on holiday.

Because it's the summer holidays!

And where are you going?


to face v.: dar a; estar enfrente de; afrontar; enfrenta

Yes, but where?

Inactivo

On a beautiful island!

Your car is full!

bucket: cubo

shrimping net: redecilla de pesca

Where will you put this surfboard?In the back.Do you need these?InactivoThe windbreak?Yes.

I don't understand why we need so much!

There isn't enough room!

Do you have your swimming costume?

Have you got your bikini?Yes, I've got it.


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Are we ready?

I hope we have everything.We have everything except the kitchen sink!

We're off this time!

And Cynthia's duck?

beach playabikinibikiniboot

bota; maletero; bota de esqucoastcosta; litoralislandislalife jacketchaleco salvavidason holidayde vacaciones; en vacacionesseasidecosta; litoral; playa

suitcasemaletasun creamcrema solarsunglassesgafas de solsunshadesombrillasurfboardtabla de surfswimming costume

baador; traje de baoswimming floatflotadorto pack v.empaquetartrailerremolquewindbreak


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cortaviento

whose: de quin; de quines; cuyo; cuya; cuyos; cuyas

You can build sand castles at the beach.

Catherine wasn't impressed by either of her sisters' behaviour.

Give me back the beach ball! It's not yours !

Sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun.

Bikini is also the name of a Pacific atoll.

to surround v.: rodear

alga : alga

seaweed: alga

sandal: sandalia

sand castle: castillo de arena

wellingtons: botas de agua; katiuska

sunshade: sombrilla

windbreak: cortaviento

sunglasses: gafas de sol

bucket: cubo

spade: pala

wasp: avispa

shark: tiburn

fishmonger: pescadero

opera hat: sombrero de copa plegabl

straw: paja


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El "preterite": uso> El verbo "to have (got)"> El genitivo sajn> Los adjetivos posesivosThe summer holidays have finally arrived.

I've had problems deciding what to pack.I've had problems deciding what to pack.I've had

problems deciding what to pack.I've had problems deciding what to pack.

seafront: paseo martimo; puerto; playa

The villa we've rented is on the seafront.The villa we've rented is on the seafront.The villa we've

rented is on the seafront.The villa we've rented is on the seafront.

It's the children's toys that take up all the space.

wellingtons: botas de agua; katiuskas

I've packed the wellingtons in case it rains

I've got some factor 8 sun cream if you need it.I

Our suitcase fell off the roof rack on to the motorway.

My ideal holiday would be relaxing on a desert island.My ideal holiday would be relaxing on a

desert island.

Were going on holday

I don't understand why we need so much

Where are the children hats?

Im closing the last suitcase

kitchen sink: fregadero

he's got

they have

you've got

she's got

you have

it's got


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I'm leaving the office now.

He's putting me up this week.

They're keeping it a secret this time.

She's travelling as we speak.

We're sending Christmas cards to the family this year.

She wears a bikini whenever it's hot.

I always read a paperback in the train.

He frequently makes risky investments.

They buy their son an ice cream every evening.to come in v.: entrar; subir

It comes in every evening at this time.

We go shrimping every weekend.

Pronombles posesivos

Does that life jacket belong to me?

Is it mine?

The red toothbrush probably belongs to him.

It's probably his.

That pick-up truck belongs to Mr Simpson.

It's his.

They're theirs.

It was his.

It had been ours.

They're not mine

Is it his?

Was it theirs?


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He didn't take them.

I've forgotten them.

I lent them to her.

Pronombres personales conplementos

Tell him to take it out.

Interrogatives

What was he reading?

Who are you writing to?

Why did he come back?

Whose suitcase is it?

What did she warn you to be careful of?

How did they get here?

Where had they gone on holiday?

Which one did she buy him?

Who were they waiting for?

A friend has just called in. You are unfortunately very busy... But what are youdoing?

seaside: costa; litoral; playa

It's the summer holidays.

We're going on holiday.


to stay in a villa, on the south coast.

A villa on a beach, facing the sea.

That's nice!

Have you got your swimming costume?

Yes, and the children's sandals, sunglasses and wellingtons.


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Two thirds of the planet is covered with water.

There's even water on themoon!

Water is an essential element for life.

It hydrates the body and helpsplants grow.leisure: ocio

scuba diving: submarinismo; buceo

It's also a source of leisure activities.

Scuba diving lets you see the worldthrough the fish's eyes.

There are some really amazing things to see underwater.Like sea horses.

You can even play with dolphins.

Children can have fun snorkelling, while you discover varieties ofmulticoloure

d fish, coral reefs, turtles, crabs and starfish.

In short, there arethings in the ocean that don't exist on terra firma!

If you want to set sail, listen carefully to the weather forecast beforeweighing

anchor because the sea isn't always very calm.

It can be roughand choppy. There can be unforeseen squalls.

Hurricanes may look beautiful when seen from afar.

But in the middle of thestorm you'd better take shelter.

The waves can be as large as a house.

Not abungalow, but a ten-storey block of flats!

That's why we have coastguards and lighthouses, otherwise there wouldbe lo

ts more shipwrecks and more oil slicks harming the environment andmarine

wildlife.

to shout v.: gritar

What can we find in marine wildlife?

Seagulls, friendly dolphins, intelligent likehumans, whales, who can communi

cate across thousands of miles ofwater, without shouting or portable phones!

There's the dentist's favourite animal: the walrus, sea otters and penguins.

Of all the birds on Earth, they are the smartest because they're always wearingdinner j

ackets.


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You can breathe fresh air and live simply collecting large seashells, oreven ch

ange jobs and become a fisherman grilling your fish on a barbecue.

Which of these statements is true?

Most of the planet is covered with water.

You can breathe fresh air in a big city.

shallow: superficial; frvolo

to unsettle v.: perturbar; inquietar

to pull up v.: levantar; empujar hacia arriba; levar

pulling the anchor up.

environment: medio ambiente; entorno

They have a negative effect on the environment.

How do oil slicks affect the environment?

oil slick: capa de petrleo; marea negra

What is a big danger for seals?

Extinction

indoor: en el interior; dentro; puertas adentr

According to the narrator, who likes the walrus? walrus : morsa

armbandmanguito [natacin]; brazalete [distintivo]deck chairtumbona

flipperaletahammockhamacahigh tidemarea altaholiday resortlugar de vacaciones; centro de turismo


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jellyfish medusasandarenasea

marseaweedalgasharktiburnshellconchaspadepalato get sunburntquemarseto have a swimnadarto splash v.salpicarto sting v.picarhammock: hamaca

to pay v.: pagar; saldar [cuenta]

Nocin estudiada: El "present perfect": uso

Ihaven't contacted

her yet today.

Ididn't contact

her yesterday, either.

We've receivedher letter asking for the deadline to be put off, haven't we?
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Yes,we received

it last week.

She's paidus the outstanding amount now.

She paidit in euros, two days ago.

clam: almeja

squall: racha de viento; borrasca

block of flats: bloque de vivienda

shell: concha

range: variedad; gama; surtido; tipo; alcance; cadena de montaas

shelter: refugio

I saw the sea first! I get an ice cream!

Can you see the sea?

Look! It's high tide!

Put your hat on.hat:sombrero

Put your armbands on first.

So you don't get sunburnt. to get sunburnt: quemarse

Too much sun is bad for you.

Ouch! Your ball hit me on the head, Tom!

We left it behind.

It's broken.roto

It's not much of a rest!

But it's a change.


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Don't put them there!

To use the life jackets...

That's a good idea.

It's cold!

I don't like seaweed!

Can't I read my paperback? paperback: libro de bolsillo

I want to sleep!

to leave v.: marcharse; dejar; quedarto leave v.: marcharse; dejar; quedar

Don't touch it, it will sting! to touch v.: tocar sting :picar

Not again! Againt:nuevo

Have you caught a shark? to catch v.: coger; atrapar; alcanzar

Go and see your Mum!

We should have gone to the mountainsto go v.: ir a; ir(se); salir; resultar; aceptar

high tide: marea alta

Life jackets are more useful than swimming floats in high seas.

Lecciones rapidamente estudiadas

Los pronombres posesivos> El "simple present" y el "present continuous"> Los interrogativos> Los pronombres personales complementoto dig v.: cavar; excavar

to head for v.: dirigirse hacia

the airline's staff

the children's room

James's career

the US's problems


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ships' rigging

the swimmers' goggles

Mr Pass's music shoppeople's kitchens

There are hundreds of seaside resorts on the British coast.Some of the most famous includeBrighton,BlackpoolandScarborough.Brighton

, on the south coast, hasroyalconnections. The stunningBrightonPavilion was home to King George IV, and was built in 1815. Visitors can go shopping in'the Lanes', or walk along the pier.Blackpool, in the northwest, is traditionally a working-class town.BlackpoolTower, based on the Eiffel Tower, is over 100 years old. TheBlackpool

illuminations attract tens of thousands oftourists, and use over 3 million light bulbs!Scarborough, in Yorkshire, is perhaps the oldest resort in the world. Originally a Viking town(Skardaborg), it has beautiful sandy beaches, and was the favourite destination for the 17th-century aristocracy. Despite the increase inpackage holidaysabroad, Britishseaside resortsare still thriving. Who can resist the sound of seagulls and that fresh sea air?

Scarborough: Scarborough

archery

tiro al arco

athletics

atletismo


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ball

pelota; baln

body building

culturismo

fencing

esgrima

figure skating

patinaje artstico

golf course

campo de golf

net

red

outdoor

al aire libre

parachuting

paracaidismo

target

blanco

to play v.

jugar; tocar

to practise v.

practicar; ejercer; entrenarse en

to shoot v.

lanzar; disparar

to swim v.

nadar

to work offv.

eliminar

tracksuit

chndal

wrestling

lucha

to slalom v.: zigzaguear


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running: carrera

to fish v.: pescar

racing: de carreras

climb: ascensin

to jog v.: correr [ejercicio]

to surfv.: hacer surf

swimmer: nadador

hurdler: corredor de vallas

onlooker: espectador; observador

jogger: persona que hace jogging

horseman : jinete

sprinter: esprnter

arrow: flecha

fencing: esgrima

sword: espada

Simon! Don't you recognize me?

Well! What a surprise!

Don't you like it?

Yes, I've just been playing tennis.

What are you doing here?

Not really. I keep putting the ball in the net.

Well... I have played ever since I was ten.

I play a lot, but I'm not a champion!

With the wall! I was practising my backhand. backhand: revs

to practise v.: practicar; ejercer; entrenarse en

I was playing with a friend.

Oh, I just had a private lesson.

I try to play twice a week. twice: dos veces

When I can! At lunchtime!


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It depends. I'm here every day at the moment. to depend v.: depender (de)

Oh yes! I couldn't live without sport! without: sin

I've tried playing golf. to try v.: intentar; probar

A few, yes.

You need a lot of time for golf!

It's very hard to get the swing right, isn't it?

I was the lousiest golfer on the whole course! lousy: malo

I used to do a lot of rock-climbing.

I love fencing.esgrima

Oh no, I wouldn't like to look like a pack of muscles! pack: paquete; montn; baraja

Yes, I wish I could look like an Apollo!

It links grace and strength. strength: fuerza; Fortaleza

I also play rugby.

What about wrestling?lucha

You mean shooting an arrow into the middle of an apple? to shoot v.: lanzar; disparar

That's fun too!divertido

I have, but I can never get an arrow onto the target. onto: a; entarget: blanco

Why should I run? I already run all day!

I go jogging every Sunday.

I occasionally go to these "keep-fit" circuits.

When it's so easy not to eat or smoke too much, right?

It's better than doing nothing!

It depends what the weather is like!

I couldn't swim outdoors in winter! outdoors: aire libre

Oh? Which ones?

Yes, I wouldn't dream of going parachuting!

I think we should try everything once in life!


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But you get all the sports on television!

I always watch the sports on television!

Well, at least we're not the ones breaking our legs!

That's a shame, because rafting is really fabulous!

Gliding is so majestic and free! gliding: planeo; deslizamiento

I'd be too scared, too!

I'm completely exhausted because I've been playing squash.

When I serve I always put the ball in the net.

I can't live without sport, so I try and play every day.

body builder: culturista

Body builders don't look like humans if they are too big.

bow: proa; lazo [nudo]

it's veryto go surfingin midwinter.dangerousIt's very dangerous to go surfing in midwinter.

When I was young and fit I usedtodo a lot of abseiling. I usedtolikeadventure

sports, especially parachuting and bungee jumping. I usedtogo whitewater canoeing in the summer. There was one particular spot where I

always usedtocanoe. However, these are all physically demanding sports that

I usedtodo. I usedtobeabletodo a lot more when I was young and able-bodied.

they've won

I've tried

he's smoked

they've slept

you've kept fit


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he's Heard

they've forgotten

I've got

it's flown

we've fitted

you've eaten

__

What modern kitchens!

What cruel sports!

What strange mottoes!

sheep : oveja

What pretty sheep!

What born losers!

What excellent courses!

What a fantastic play!

What a lousy magazine!

What a fast time!

harness : arns

What a heavy harness!

What a good-looking basketball player!

What a nice mountain bike!

to go tenpin bowling: ir a jugar a los bolos

I was already eating my lunch.

You should never try this at home.

We generally go tenpin bowling at the weekend.

While he was driving home, there was an accident.


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As she was leaving, she remembered the name.

As the storm was breaking, she searched for her umbrella.

to watch v.: vigilar; observar; ver; mirar

As Fangio was turning the corner, the race official appeared.

While his girlfriend was cooking dinner, Noel watched television.

As Terry was complaining about the pollution, Eleanor lit a cigarette.

As we were speaking, they arrived.

While they were applauding, the actors returned.

While they were applauding, the actors returned.

They used to approach it.

It used to be acceptable.

It used to be powerful.

They used to approach it.

They used to be expensive.

They used to be for amateurs.

It used to be popular.

paragliding: parapente [deporte]

We used to go paragliding.

They used to smoke.

I used to wear a tracksuit.

himself: l mismo; s mismo

cliff: acantilado

butterfly : mariposa

to think up v.: inventar


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climber: escalador

Which of these sports is played world-wide?

mankind: humanidad; raza humana

Mankind adapts very well to nature.

Where can basketball be played?

outdoors: aire libre

skier: esquiador

They help the skier stay upright.

tip: extremidad; propina; consejo

front: parte delantera; principio

What is meant by the 'tip' of the shoe?

stroke: estilo de natacin

Which of these is not a kind of swimming stroke?

The game of rugby was created in 1823.According to legend, the

gameoriginated in the English town of

Rugby. A schoolboy,

William Webb Ellis, picked up the

ballduring a

gameof

football, and ran with it, scoring the first ever

'try'. Originally, a

'try'wasn't worth any points, as the objective was to try to kick the

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between the posts. The

scoring systemdeveloped so that a

'try'could be worth four points, and more recently, five.

Rugbyhas changed a lot since its early days. A World Cup is played every four years withnations competing from around the globe, and in Europe,

the Six Nations

competition is played every year, between February and April. It is now a trulyinternational

game

that remains proud of its origins. A plaque outside

Rugby

school commemorates Ellis' 'fine disregard for the rules offootball

'.

Cricket is a very old and complicated sport.Its origins are unclear, but some people say it was played by

shepherds

in the 13th century. They used their

sticks

which were called 'cricces'. An official county

championship

was inaugurated in 1890, but the first international 'test' was in 1877, betweenEngland and Australia. This is the most famous fixture in

cricket, and the two teams meet every two years for

the 'Ashes' trophy

. A

game

of

cricket

can last a maximum of five days, but the most popular form of the

sportlasts one day. The rules are complex, but the objective is quite simple: the winningteam is the one that scores the most

'runs'! Almost every village in England has a

cricket ground, and the sight of cricketers in white clothing with the sound of the ball on a

willow bat


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is typically English.

The type of flowers you buy will depend on where you want to put them.

You also need to think about how much time you really have to spend in the garden.You can't do anything too complicated if you only have a few hours a week.

At most, I'll have two or three hours at the weekend.

Well, let's not be too ambitious, then.

You also mentioned you'd quite like to grow some vegetables. If you've only got afew h

ours to spare, you won't be able to grow very much.

I really want to grow runner beans because my family lovesthem.

area

regin; zona; mbito

chemical

producto qumico

compost

abono compuesto; estircol

cutting shears

tijeras de podar

to fertilise v.

fertilizar

flower bed

parterre de flores

garden centre

vivero

gardening

jardinera; trabajar en el jardn

good things come to those who wait

Los que esperan obtienen buenas cosas

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ground

suelo; terreno; tierra

to grow v.

crecer; aumentar

horse manure

estircol de caballo

lawnmower

segadora; mquina cortacsped

to plant v.

plantar; colocar

straightforward

franco; claro; sencillo

vegetable

verdura

I don't think it's been too badly looked after but it's not verycolourful. badly: mal;gravemente

The previous owner was quite old and could only mow the lawn.

It needs some more colour to brighten up the paving stones.

I was thinking about some flower beds.

What about some flowers around a tree?

Do you think some flowers beside a fence would be a good idea? beside: al lado de

I can only spare a few hours on a Saturday morning. to spare v.: dedicar; reservar

At most, I'll have two or three hours at the weekend.

If possible, I'd rather not spend all weekend gardening. to spend v.: gastar; pasar

I really want to grow runner beans because my family loves them. runner bean: juda verde

My grandfather used to grow potatoes, so I'd like to give that a try.

I'd like to grow rhubarb, just like my grandma used to. rhubarb: ruibarbo

Of course, but all I've bought so far is a lawnmower.

All I've got is a lawnmower. lawnmower: segadora; mquina cortacsped


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I don't have much, just a lawnmower.

I'd like some roses and shrubs to cover the ground. shrub: arbusto

How about some heather or roses? heather: brezorose: rosa

I'd like some heather, honeysuckle and roses. honeysuckle: madreselvaheather: brezo

There are the seed packets over there.

I don't know where anything is!

What are we looking for again? again: de Nuevo

Yes, I'd rather not have too much work to do!

And the ground won't look so bare any more.

You've got plenty of plants in here! plenty of: mucho; bastante; suficiente

I can't see them, can you tell me where they are?

Do you keep those here too?

Don't I have to go somewhere else for those?

I prefer to use natural products like compost.

Wouldn't compost be a better idea?

I'd rather use natural fertilisers like horse manure. horse manure: estircol de caballo

I need cutting shears and a hedge trimmer too. cutting shears: tijeras de podar

hedge trimmer: mquina para podar setos

What about some shears and gardening gloves? glove: guante

Just some shears and that should be all.

It looks so bare just now that I want to cover it all up!

I'm just desperate to get the garden looking nice!

The garden looks so bare that I'd rather not wait!

Good idea, the soil does look quite unhealthy. unhealthy: malsano; insane

Look here! There's a special holiday offer!

Mountaineering?


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Yes, mountaineering!

Well, that's a very good idea! Why don't we put our names down?

But what do we do?

We just go hiking in the mountains, and sleep in cosy little mountain huts.

The dates don't fit for me.

bungee jump

salto al vaco; puenting

cycling

ciclismo

horse-riding

equitacin

mountaineering

alpinismo

rock-climbing

escalada

roller-skating

patinaje

rowing

remo [deporte]

skiing

esqu; esquiar

skipping

salto a la cuerda

to bounce v.

rebotar

to cheer v.

animar

to climb v.

escalar; subir

to float v.

flotar


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to hike v.

ir de excursin; hacer una caminata

to throw v.

lanzar; tirar(se)

water sports

deportes nuticos

windsurfing

windsurfing

roller-skating

rowing: remo [deporte]

When I went to Bristol, they were bungee jumping off the Severn Bridge.

Cosy:acogedor.

Sail

Belly:barriga

Dizzy:mareado

narrow: estrecho



ill: enfermo

healthy: saludable


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horse rider: jinete

my mother is an excellent horse rider

getgoodaiswayaroundLondon.roller-skatingtoRoller-skating is a good way to get around London.

lotYou'd have to pay me a lot of money to bungee jump

strongerGames'The Olympic Games' motto is faster, higher, stronger

goourtheofandlet'smakemostlives.


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Let's go and make the most of our lives

wrongthatistherenothingwithThere is nothing wrong with that wrong: malo; mal; equivocado; falso

to wonder v.: intrigar; asombrarse; preguntarse

wondergoinginventI wonder what they are going to invent next.

anyequipmentWalking does not require any equipment !

shark: tiburn

wide: ancho

isthere?rangewideThere is a wide range of sports , isn't there?T

goingThey're going to put sails on bikes.

Easier

more unusual

farther

shallower

more dangerous

stronger

He rarely mentioned his name.

She no longer practises every day.

I usually keep fit by cycling.

My parents rarely visit on Sundays. rarely: raramente; ocasionalmente

This television has never had reception problems.

I've already tried to help.

First of all, you can do individual sports, of which mountaineering is an example.


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Climbing a mountain is a challenge of balance because this sport requiresfitne

ss, suppleness and agility.

The snap hooks allow the rope, which assures the climber's safety, to passsmoothly.

By choosing different holds, the sportsman raises himself up thevertical rock f

ace.

This sport is highly recommended to lovers of extreme sensations.

But mind thatvertigo!Swimming, which can also be a competitive sport, encompasses severaltypes

of strokes: breaststroke, front crawl, backstroke and butterfly, ofwhich we ca

n see a fine example.

This stroke is done by simultaneously throwing both arms forward, whilethe f

eet, joined together, execute a downward movement.

The body thencreates enough force to move forward in the water. Magnificent, isn't it?

On the other hand, it isn't easy to swim in snow!

But as mankind knows how totake advantage of everything that nature brings

, he invented skiing.He even thought up three different types: cross-

country, artistic and, aswe can see here, downhill skiing.

The skiers equipment includes two ski poles that help him keep hisbalance.

Watch out for any obstacles! There are lots of fir trees on the runs!In the mountains, when the summer comes, you can also go mountainbiking.

This relatively new sport consists in going where there are no existingpaths.

Because falls can be frequent, the cyclist wears a helmet for protection.

There are also team sports.

American football, similar to rugby played in therest of the world, is played wi

th an oval ball.

But the most universal sport, without a doubt, is football!

Here the ball isround!

The players may only use their feet, head or chest to touch the ball.

Are you familiar with basketball?

This team sport, usually played indoors, isgradually becoming a street game.

The players pass the ball to each other until one of them shoots at the basket.

When the ball goes through the hoop, the team scores points.

To move withthe ball the players must dribble.

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Those with the most points, of course! to guess v.: adivinar; suponer

subtlety : sutileza

suppleness: flexibilidad

fitness: habilidad; buena forma fsica

courage: valenta

ladder: escalera

skier: esquiador

Cross-country, artistic and downhill downhill: alpino

Falls can be quite frequent. fall: cada

How is the cyclist rewarded for his exertion? to reward v.: recompensar

You throw the ball through the hoop. through: por; durante; entre; gracias a

Swift Car Rentals. Can I help you?

May I ask who's calling, please?

I'm afraid the line is busy. Would you like to hold?

He shouldn't be more than a few minutes.

Ah... The line's free now. I'll transfer you.

Accounting Department. George Walters speaking.

Hello, Mr. Walters. Jack Thompson calling.

Yes, good morning. I was expecting you to call.

I'm sorry if you've had trouble getting hold of me recently.

You're telling me!

What seems to be the problem?

My Accounting Department asked me to call you.

I see...

Was everything all right with your order?


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The order was complete, but there were a few problems with some of the phones.

Yes, but it did cause us some delays which made us lose business.

We do apologize for any inconvenience.But I hope you don't intend to withholdpaymen

t.

tobebehindonpaymentsTraduccin:ir atrasado en los pagosContexto:You are three months behind on your payments.

toinsistonTraduccin:insistir enContexto:We still insist on immediate payment.

installmentTraduccin:plazoContexto:You are now five days late in paying this month'sinstallment.

overdueTraduccin:atrasadoContexto:Your payment is now way overdue.Comentarios:

Past due is similar in meaning to overdue.recordofpayment

Traduccin:registro de pagosContexto:Accounting has no record of payment.

torepayTraduccin:pagarContexto:You were supposed to have repaid this loan by April.

tosettlesomethingTraduccin:pagar algoContexto:When do you intend to settle your account?Comentarios: Settlementis the noun form ofto settle.termsofsale


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Traduccin:condiciones de ventaContexto:The terms of sale stated thirty days.

towithhold

Traduccin:retenerContexto:I hope you don't intend to withhold payment.

tocheckTraduccin:comprobarContexto:I'll have to check with Accounting.

toclearupamisunderstandingTraduccin:aclarar un malentendidoContexto:I'm sure we can clear up this misunderstanding soon.

todeductTraduccin:deducirContexto:We apologize for this, and we're willing to deduct $50 fromyour payment as a goodwill gesture.

toironoutTraduccin:resolver

Contexto:Our engineer tells me the problem was ironed out.

tobesatisfiedwithTraduccin:estar satisfecho conContexto:Are you satisfied with the shipment?

tostraightenoutTraduccin:aclararContexto:

I thought that had been straightened out.Comentarios: To sort outis similar in meaning to to straighten out.

yourstowithquestiondohasofsomemyinvoices My question has to do with some invoices of yours.

to settle v.: resolver; fijar [fecha]; pagar; asentar(se); sin duda

Did you receive the replacement part we sent you for your sewing machine?


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Would you check on that again? I'm sure we settled our account lastmonth. What

did you say to a client to get this answer?

way: con mucho; de lejos

almost: casi

slightly: ligeramente; levemente

Your payment is way overdue. It was due eight months ago.

to straighten out v.: enderezar; aclarar; resolver

to repay v.: devolver [dinero]; pagar; corresponder a; reembolsar

to insist on: insistir en

to deduct v.: deducir; descontar

i, this is Mr. Ketcher calling about your loan. We have a problem we need to

straighten out

. You need to

repay

your loan right away.It's several months overdue and I must

insist on

immediate payment. If you donot pay, we will ask your employer to

deductthe amount from your salary.

You work in the Accounting Department of a company. The company needs to know when one of

your clients will settle her unpaid bill. What do you say? to settle v.: resolver; fijar [fecha]; pagar;

asentar(se); sin dudapayment: pagoinvoice: factura

We hope that you do not intend to withhold payment following this misunderstanding.

Your client paid two-thirds of the amount she owes, but her last payment is two months late. Youcannot wait for it any longer. What do you say to her to make this clear?

he terms of sale that we agreed on specify that your last payment needed to be made by June

15th. As the payment is now two months overdue, we insist that it be made immediately.


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to insist on: insistir en

installment: entrega; plazo [pago]

to withhold v.: retener; aplazar; ocultar

to iron out v.: resolver; allanar

It's about the payment for your last order.

It's about your last order.

It has to do with your last order.

My Accounting Department asked me to call you.


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Did you get everything you ordered?

Was everything all right with your order? all right: bien; adecuado

They haven't received payment yet.

Accounting has no record of payment.

The terms of sale stated thirty days.

Your phones were delivered two months ago.

Your payment is now way overdue. overdue: atrasado; impagado

You received the merchandise, didn't you?

Are you satisfied with the shipment? shipment: carga; cargamento; envoi

Are you aware of the terms of sale? to be aware: ser consciente; saber; estar al corriente

I thought that had been straightened out. to think v.: pensar; creer [opinin]

that was ironed out.

O.K., but when can we expect payment?

We still insist on immediate payment.

Yes, but when do you intend to settle your account?

I'm calling about your last order.

Your payment is now long overdue.

It's about your last order.

I'll have to check with Accounting.

Can you put your request in writing?

What exactly did you have in mind? to have in mind: tener pensado

Can you let me have your request in writing?

O.K., but when can we expect payment?

I understand, but when do you intend to settle your account?

But I hope you don't intend to withhold payment. to withhold v.: retener; aplazar; ocultar


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[Mr. Shima is in New York on business. He is meeting Mr. O'Brien for lunch to discuss a new

partnership.] So, Mr. Shima, is this your first time to New York?

No, I came here for business two years ago.Oh, I see.

When did you arrive this time?

We have been here since Monday.

And how long will you stay?

Where do you live exactly?

Where do you live exactly?I have an apartment in downtown Paris.How long have you lived there?

Have you bought any gifts for your family?

I haven't had time for gift shopping yet.Ah, the waitress is here.

Have you decided what to order?

The sirloin steak, medium rare, please.

Steak, medium rare. O.K.Would you like an appetizer as well? appetizer: aperitivo

Yes, I'll try the vegetable soup.Me, too.So, have you looked over the proposal?

I have thought about it.

What do you think about the payment terms?

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Our payments always arrive on time.As you know, we always offer a one-year warranty.

+And does that include shipping damages?

Are there any other points to discuss?

You have covered everything.So, have you decided on the original proposal?proposal:propuesta

So, have you decided on the original proposal?The company has decided to accept the proposal.That's great news.

to accept

Traduccin:

aceptar

Contexto:

The company has decided to accept the proposal.

concern

Traduccin:

preocupacin

Contexto:

We have covered all of our concerns.

to cover

Traduccin:

cubrir

Contexto:


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Does the warranty cover products damaged in shipment?

delayed

Traduccin:retrasado

Contexto:

What happens when a delivery is delayed?

to look over

Traduccin:comprobar

Contexto:

My colleagues and I have looked over the contract.

to mention

Traduccin:

mencionar

Contexto:

We mentioned the payment terms during the last meeting.

on time

Traduccin:

a tiempo

Contexto:


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Our payments always arrive on time.

policy

Traduccin:poltica

Contexto:

Our policy is to pay invoices within one month.

policy

Traduccin:poltica

Contexto:


appetizer

Traduccin:

aperitivo

Contexto:

I'll have the nachos as an appetizer.

Comentarios:

An appetizeris also called a starter. course Traduccin: plato Contexto: The first course is a fresh tomato and mozzarella salad.


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dessert

Traduccin:

postre

Contexto:

I'll have the lemon cheesecake for dessert.

Comentarios:

Dessertcan also be calledpudding in the U.K.

entre

Traduccin:

plato principal

Contexto:

What do you recommend for the entre, the salmon or the steak?

Comentarios:

The entre is also called the main course. hors d'oeuvres Traduccin: entremeses Contexto: We would like some hors d'oeuvres to go with our drinks, please.

main dish

Traduccin:

plato principal


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Contexto:

I would like the lobster ravioli for my main dish.

Comentarios: The main dish is also called the main course. on the side Traduccin: aparte Contexto: I'd like the salad dressing on the side, please.

side orderTraduccin:

porcin

Contexto:

I'll have a side order of green salad to go with the salmon.

Comentarios: A side orderis also called a side dish.

statement: afirmacin; declaracin; informe; exposicin

Simon is having dinner with a business contact, Ian, in New York. Which of the following

statements would be an appropriate answer to Ian's question? So, how's it going for you in Paris

these days?

watercress: berro

To begin with, I'll have the watercress soup as anappetizer

.

I'll have the grilled fish and rice for my


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entre

.

I'd like aside order

of steamed vegetables with that.

Finally, fordessert

, I'll have the double-chip chocolate cake. cake: tarta; pastel

throughout: durante; a lo largo de

napkin: servilleta

Mike has been invited out to dinner by his boss, Jim. They talk throughout the meal and

through two cups of coffee. Jim then places his napkin on the table. What does this mean?

rest room: aseos; servicios

My company sent me here on business three years ago .

As stated in the contract, we prefer to receive payment within three weeks. If payment is

not sent on the agreed date, wewouldappreciate a letter to inform us. When we have

received this letter, wewillagreeon a new date for the payment. Funds should be sent by

the new, agreed date for payment.

The person is asking for clarification concerning the third and fourth paragraphs of a

contract.


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concern: preocupacin; inters; asunto; inquietud

appetizer: aperitivo

hors d'uvres: entremeses


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side order: plato extra; porcin [comida]

The company has sent me here before.

No, I came here for business two years ago.

I have been here several times before.

I've been in New York since Saturday.

My colleagues and I arrived a week ago.

We have been here since Monday.

Just until I finish this project.

My flight is leaving tomorrow.

I have an apartment in downtown Paris.

My family and I live in Tokyo.

I have a house in the London suburbs.

I have lived there for 2 years.

We have lived there for 15 years.

My family and I have lived there since 1995.

I've found some presents for my two daughters.

Yes, I bought a baseball cap for my son yesterday. cap: gorra; tapn

I haven't had time for gift shopping yet.

We prefer to pay all invoices within 60 days.

The company prefers to pay invoices within 90 days.


There will be no problems.

WOur payments always arrive on time.e always pay our suppliers.

Does the warranty include shipping problems?


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And does that include shipping damages?

What does your warranty cover exactly?

We have covered all of our concerns.

You have covered everything.

No, those were the main concerns.

fingerprint: huella dactilar; marca de dedo

Paula Lambert: Paula Lambert speaking.John Wilson: Hello. This is John Wilson. We met at the security trade fair last week.Paula Lambert: Oh, yes...Thanks for calling. I really enjoyed your stand.John Wilson: I'm glad you liked it. I was hoping you'd have a little time this morning. I'dlike to tell you about our product.Paula Lambert: Uh, sure, I've got a little time now.John Wilson: Well, Ms. Lambert, digital fingerprint scanners really keep your data safe.They're very reliable.Paula Lambert: Are they really? We've got a lot of confidential information to protect. Uh, Idon't want to invest in a new system unless it's totally trustworthy.John Wilson: Oh, I totally understand your concern. But our product uses state-of-the-arttechnology.Paula Lambert: So...how are they better than passwords?John Wilson: Well Ms. Lambert, passwords are problematic for a variety of reasons. Forone thing, they're often too easy to really be secure.Paula Lambert: We've been using passwords for years and we've never had a problem.John Wilson: You're very lucky then. But that doesn't mean your system can't be hacked.Paula Lambert: And, uh, how easy are the scanners to use?John Wilson: All you need to do is place your finger on the reader. An image of your printis recorded and compared to the image on file.Paula Lambert: And how much would I have to spend? I, uh...I've got a pretty tight budget.John Wilson: Well you can get an optical scanner for about $100.Paula Lambert: What's the difference between the two types of scanners?John Wilson: In one case, a camera takes a picture of your print, whereas in the other, anelectrical current records your print.

Paula Lambert: Uh, I guess I'd be more interested in the less expensive model.John Wilson: Well, they're good for most users, but they do have a minor flaw. They can befooled by a photo of the right print.Paula Lambert: That sounds like a pretty big drawback to me. In fact, it really won't meetour needs. Uh, as I said, we've got too much sensitive information in our database.John Wilson: Well, of course that's an extremely unlikely scenario.Paula Lambert: To what degree are they safer?


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John Wilson: The images they record are much more detailed, and can't be duplicated by aphotograph.

capacitance scanner: escner biomtrico

expensive: caro

Which of the following is notone of Ms. Lambert's concerns?

ease: alivio; comodidad; facilida

training: formacin; entrenamiento

Time needed for employee training.

The vendor vaunts thereliabilityof scanners as opposed to thevulnerabilityof password security. The client is apprehensive about theaffordability

of a scanner security system.

How does the vendor try to persuade Ms. Lambert to consider changing to a scanner security

system?

By stressing the ability of hackers to penetrate password protection.

Good morning Ms. Lambert.This is John Wilson from RKG Security Systems.

'm glad you liked it.I was hoping you'd have a little time this morning.I'd liketo tell you about our product.

My pleasure.Do you have a few minutes?I'd like to tell you about our newscanner.

Uh, sure, I've got a little time now.

If you want to keep your company's information safeyou should get afingerprint scanner.They're an excellent investment.

Are they really? We've got a lot of confidential information to protect.Uh, I don'twant to invest in a new system unless it's totally trustworthy.trustworthy: digno de confianza

I assure you, some of the world's top companiesentrust their network to ourscanners.


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So...how are they better than passwords?

Well Ms.Lambert,passwords are problematic for a variety of reasons.For one thing,they're often too easy to really be secure.

We've been using passwords for years and we've never had a problem.

unless your employees think up very complex passwords,you're vulnerable to

attacks by powerful programs.

And, uh, how easy are the scanners to use?

All you need to do is place your finger on the reader.An image of your print isrecorded

and compared to the image on file.

eagerTraduccin:deseosoContexto:We're eager to change our security system, but our budget isa little tight at the moment.

hesitantTraduccin:reacio

Contexto:I'm a little hesitant to pay that much for a system we don'tnecessarily need.

howfarTraduccin:hasta dndeContexto:How far can we trust your program to protect our system?

tobeinclinedTraduccin:tener tendenciaContexto:

We're inclined to use passwords instead of scanners here.Comentarios: To tend to is similar in meaning to to be inclined.

reluctant Traduccin: reacio Contexto:


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To be honest, we're reluctant to change our security systembecause we're notentirely convinced by your product.

towhatextentTraduccin:hasta qu puntoContexto:To what extent will it deter unauthorized users?Comentarios: To what extentis similar in meaning to to what degree.

unwilling Traduccin: poco dispuesto Contexto: I'd be unwilling to go over our budget, despite the product'sobvious advantage

s.

asset Traduccin: ventaja Contexto: The capacitance scanner's main asset is that it is almostimpossible to fool. thebeautyofsomething Traduccin: lo bueno de algo Contexto: The beauty ofcapacitance scanners is that they offerabsolute security. catch Traduccin: trampa Contexto: This scanner is of extremely high quality for an affordableprice, and there's no c

atch.

drawback Traduccin: inconveniente Contexto: On the other hand, optical scanners do have a drawback. flaw Traduccin: defecto Contexto: Oh, well that's really only a flaw of the optical model.

prosandconsTraduccin:los pros y los contrasContexto:You can get an optical scanner for $100, but you'd need toconsider the pros and consfirst.


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Comentarios: Pros and cons can also be expressed aspluses and minuses.

snag Traduccin: problema

Contexto: The only snag with optical scanners is that unauthorizedusers can sometimes get into the system.

A supplier is telling you about special deals on some of his company's newest products.He tells you a new security camera is available for$100 as part of an introductory offer. Unfortunately, you don't understand how long the promotional price will remain in effect. Which is thebest way to ask him to repeat this information only?

Sorry, how long did you say I have to take advantage of the introductory offer?

thescannerdidhowyouSorry , how much did you say the scanner costs ?

You're speaking to a salesman from RKG. He has an unfamiliar accent and you're not sure you heard the name of his company correctly. Whichof the following sentences is the least appropriate way to find out?

You're speaking to a salesman from RKG. He has an unfamiliar accent and you're not sure you

heard the name of his company correctly. Which of the following sentences is the least

appropriate way to find out?

Could you tell me the name of your company again? Your accent is hard to understand.

I understand your inclination to change to a new system. Still, I'm sure you'll be glad onceyou're used to it.

I understand your reluctance to change to a new system. Still, I'm sure you'll be glad onceyou're used to it.

This model's main flaw is its state-of-the-art lightweight design.to be inclined to

reluctant: reacio; poco dispuesto

to what extent: hasta qu punto

unwilling: poco dispuesto

the beauty of sth: lo bueno de algo

digital fingerprint scanners really keep your data safe. fingerprint: huella dactilar; marca de dedo

They're very reliable. reliable: digno de confianza; fiable

If you want to keep your company's information safe

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They're an excellent investment. investment: inversion

With a digital fingerprint scanner,

confidential information can't fall into the wrong hands.

Oh, I totally understand your concern.

But our product uses state-of-the-art technology.

Many people are hesitant at firsthesitant: indeciso; reacio

but once I tell them more about the product, they're eager to try.

I assure you, some of the world's top companies

entrust their network to our scanners. to entrust v.: confiar

passwords are problematic for a variety of reasons.

For one thing, they're often too easy to really be secure.

users don't always follow security precautions.

If you use passwords,

you have to make sure your employees are very careful. to be careful: tener cuidado

They shouldn't write them down anywhere near their computers. anywhere: en cualquier sitio;

donde seato write down v.: apuntar; anota

You're very lucky then. lucky: afortunado; favorable

But that doesn't mean your system can't be hacked.

But even if your employees are very conscientious, conscientious: serio [concienzudo]; aplicado

passwords are vulnerable to brute force attack. brute force attack: ataque por fuerza bruta

Unless your employees think up very complex passwords, to think up v.: imaginar

you're vulnerable to attacks by powerful programs.

All you need to do is place your finger on the reader. finger: dedo. reader: lector. to place

v.: poner; colocar

An image of your print is recorded

and compared to the image on file.

Once you've placed your finger on the reader,

a camera takes a picture of your print

and compares it to a picture taken previously.

An image of your print is recorded

and compared to an image recorded earlier.

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but they're not really as effective as capacitance scanners.

Well, they're good for most users,

but they do have a minor flaw. flaw: defecto; desventaja; fallo; avera

They can be fooled by a photo of the right print.

they're not quite as reliable as capacitance scanners.

You can fool them with a photo of a fingerprint.

Their price is appealing, but on the other hand

you can get in with a photograph of the right print.

Well, of course that's an extremely unlikely scenario.

If an optical scanner doesn't meet your needs,

you should consider a capacitance scanner.

They're almost impossible to fool.

Oh, that's a flaw that only affects the optical scanner.

Capacitance scanners are much safer.

The images they record are much more detailed,

and can't be duplicated by a photograph.

They're much safer.

Capacitance scanners are a top-of-the-line security product.

Mr. Li: Well, Ms. Tanner, as you may know, digital fingerprint scanners are one of themost reliable methods for keeping your company's information safe.Ms. Tanner: Are they really? Of course I've heard a lot about them, but I don't know anyonewho actually uses them... Um, I've also got a bit of a tight budget, so...Mr. Li: Oh, I totally understand. I can assure you that some of the world's top companiestrust us with their security needs. You'll find endorsements from many of them on ourwebsite.Ms. Tanner: Well, that's good to know... But, is a scanner really better than a password? Imean, it seems a bit far-fetched to me... I can't see spending the money unless it reallyprotects my system better.

Mr. Li: Well, Ms. Tanner, passwords are...um, are problematic for a variety of reasons.First of all, they rely on users to follow security precautions that they're not always willingor able to follow.Ms. Tanner: Oh, I don't know about that. We've been using passwords for years and we'venever had a problem.Mr. Li: That's great, but even if your employees are extremely conscientious, passwords arevulnerable to brute force attacks by powerful programs.Ms. Tanner: I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that. They're vulnerable to what?


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Mr. Li: Oh, brute force attacks.Ms. Tanner: Oh, of course... Sorry.Mr. Li: No need to be. I know a lot of people aren't used to my accent!Ms. Tanner: Oh, it's fine... I bet Americans can be a bit hard to understand at first too!Mr. Li: Some of them! Now, let me tell you a little about how scanners work.

Ms. Tanner: Okay...Mr. Li: Well, there are two types of digital scanners: optical and capacitance. With bothtypes, you first have to place your finger on a reader. Then, in the case of an opticalscanner, a camera takes a picture of your prints. In a capacitance scanner, electrical currentrecords an image of your prints. The image is then compared to the image on file.Ms. Tanner: So they're both pretty easy to use... What about price?Mr. Li: Well, you can get an optical scanner for about $100. Um, on the other hand, opticalscanners do have a drawback. While they are generally very safe, an unauthorized usercould get into the system with a photo of the right print.Ms. Tanner: Oh, that's a...that really wouldn't work for us.Mr. Li: Oh, well that's really only a flaw of the optical model. Capacitance scanners aremuch more reliable.Ms. Tanner: Really? So...to what degree are they safer?Mr. Li: They're much safer. They're almost impossible to fool. Uh, I always recommendcapacitance scanners over optical scanners when absolute security is required.

eager

Traduccin:

deseoso

Contexto:

We're eager to change our security system, but our budget is a little tight at the moment.

hesitant

Traduccin:

reacio

Contexto:

I'm a little hesitant to pay that much for a system we don't necessarily need.

how far


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Traduccin:

hasta dnde

Contexto:How far can we trust your program to protect our system?

to be inclined

Traduccin:

tener tendencia

Contexto:We're inclined to use passwords instead of scanners here.

Comentarios:

To tend to is similar in meaning to to be inclined. reluctant Traduccin:

reacio Contexto: To be honest, we're reluctant to change our security system because we're not

entirely convinced by your product.

to what extent

Traduccin:

hasta qu punto

Contexto:

To what extent will it deter unauthorized users?

Comentarios:


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To what extentis similar in meaning to to what degree. unwilling Traduccin: poco dispuesto Contexto: I'd be unwilling to go over our budget, despite the product's obvious advantages. asset Traduccin: ventaja Contexto: The capacitance scanner's main asset is that it is almost impossible to fool. the beauty of something Traduccin: lo bueno de algo Contexto: The beauty ofcapacitance scanners is that they offer absolute security. catch Traduccin: trampa Contexto: This scanner is of extremely high quality for an affordable price, and there's no

catch.

drawback Traduccin: inconveniente Contexto: On the other hand, optical scanners do have a drawback. flaw Traduccin: defecto Contexto: Oh, well that's really only a flaw of the optical model.

pros and cons

Traduccin:


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los pros y los contras

Contexto:

You can get an optical scanner for $100, but you'd need to consider the pros and cons first.

Comentarios:

Pros and cons can also be expressed aspluses and minuses.If you click on browse, you get a list of your picture files.

If you click on browse, you get a list of your picture files.

deal: negocio; trato; arreglo

A supplier is telling you about special deals on some of his company's newest products. He tells

you a new security camera is available for $100 as part of an introductory offer. Unfortunately,

you don't understand how long the promotional price will remain in effect. Which is the best way

to ask him to repeat this information only?

Sorry, how long did you say I have to take advantage of the introductory offer?

Sorry , how much did you say the scanner costs

You're speaking to a salesman from RKG. He has an unfamiliar accent and you're not sure you

heard the name of his company correctly. Which of the following sentences is the least

appropriate way to find out? to hear v.: or; escuchar

Could you tell me the name of your company again? Your accent is hard to understand.

eager: deseoso; entusiasta; tener ganas de [con to be]

I understand your reluctance to change to a new system. Still, I'm sure you'll be glad onceyou're used to it.

You would like to know how much better a new anti-virus program is than the one you already

have. What question would you ask to find out?


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I already have an anti-virus program installed. To what extent would this one give me better

protection?

The motion detector has two parts: a light sensor and a light source which is directed at the sensor.

Once the system has been enabled, the sensor detects a change in the intensity of the light when a

person enters the room. If the right code isn't entered on the keypad within thirty seconds, an

alarm sounds and a call is automatically placed to our security personnel, who then contact the

police. Which of the following is true?

The motion detector works by registering the intensity of the light that reaches its sensor.

A salesman for an Internet service provider has been telling you about their latest offer. You think

their internet connection is too slow. How would you say this to the salesman? slow: lento

his really doesn't meet our requirements. We're constantly researching new products, and I'm

afraid it would take too long to download all the information we need.

This security camera has bothpros and cons. One of its mainassetsis that it's easy to install. Another advantage is its small size. It does have a fewdrawbackshowever, such as its rather high price. And there are someflawsin the design which result in a rather limited scope of coverage, and a somewhat grainypicture.

anywhere: en cualquier sitio; donde sea

The TX30 model is a good basic phone, but it doesn't come with a lot of games or extra

features. One of its main assets is its long stand-by time. Another plus is that it's a

quadruple-band phone, so you can use it just about anywhere. Its drawbacks, however,

include a small screen size and limited memory. What can you say about the TX30?You can use the TX30 in many countries.

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Stephanie: Uh, hello. I just installed your program a couple of days ago, andI'm having trouble getting multiple email addresses set up. Are you the person Ishould talk to about that?Jeremy: Yes, that's me. I'll be happy to help. But first I'll need your ordernumber, so Ican pull up your account.Stephanie: Let me just take a look...

Stephanie: OK...uh, my order number is A90FG.Jeremy: Just one moment, please. All right. Let's get started.Have yougotten familiar with the "New Accounts" tab yet?Stephanie: Uh, yes, I did take a look at it.Stephanie: But from then on, I was a little lost. The program isn't very easyto navigate, so...Jeremy: Uh-huh. It does take some getting used to. But you'll get the hang ofit quickly.Stephanie: That's good to know. So, what comes first?Jeremy: To start, what I'd like you to do is click on "New Accounts." Thenclick "CreateMultiple Accounts." Check the box to the left. After that, click"Enter."Have you got that?Stephanie: Sorry, can you hold a second? I've got another call.

Stephanie: OK, I'm back. Sorry about that. Where were we? I click"Enter"...and what's next?Jeremy: A dialog box will pop up, marked "Address 1."Stephanie: I see it.Stephanie: Is this where I, um, enter the info for my first account?Jeremy: Exactly. You can get up to ten addresses running. You'll need to fillout one form for each address you set up.Stephanie: OK, that makes sense.Jeremy: Great. Let's get the first account going now.Do you have info on theincoming and outgoing servers on hand?Stephanie: Uh, yes. I have it here in front of me.Jeremy: OK, good. First you'll need to type in a name for the account. Thentype in the

server addresses and the email address. Finally, choose a password.You'll need to type it in twice.Stephanie: OK...just one second...Stephanie: So I type the password in twice...OK, got it.Jeremy: All right, now that you've got all your info entered, click "OK." A pop-up message should have appeared confirming setup is complete. Do you see it?Stephanie: Uh, hold on just a minute.Stephanie: Hmm. I just clicked "OK," but there's a...there's some kind ofmessage that says "password error."Jeremy: Hmm. Well, let me see... You might not have entered your passwordcorrectly.Stephanie: Could you run me through that step again, please?Jeremy: Sure, no problem. You have to define a password for each account.You have

to type your password twice to make sure it's correct.Stephanie: OK, that's clear now. So what do you think the problem might be?Jeremy: Is there any way you might have left your Caps Lock on? Passwordsare case-sensitive, so you should be careful about that.Stephanie: Oh, it looks as if the Caps Lock was on. Sorry about that.Jeremy: Don't worry about it. It happens a lot.Stephanie: That's good to know.

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Uh, hello. I just installed your program a couple of days ago, and I'm having troubleget

ting multiple email addresses set up. Are you the person I should talk to aboutthat?

Sure, I can help you get those set up.What's your order number, please?

Yes, that's me. I'll be happy to help.But first I'll need your order number,so Ican pull

up your account.

OK...uh, my order number is A90FG.

Just one moment, please.All right. Let's get started.Have you gotten familiarwith the

"New Accounts" tab yet?

Hold on just a second.OK, let's walk you through setup now.First of all,

haveyou explored the New Accounts tab yet?

OK, I'm back. Sorry about that. Where were we? I click "Enter"...and what's next?

After clicking "Enter," you should see a dialog box show up.It should say"Address 1."

A dialog box will pop up,marked "Address 1."

Is this where I, um, enter the info for my first account?


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That's it. The program is enabled for ten addresses maximum.For each account,you're

going to have to complete one of these forms.

OK, that makes sense.

Great. Let's get the first account going now.Do you have info on the incomingand outg

oing servers on hand?

Ok, we'll start by setting up your first account.You'll need details on theincoming and

outgoing servers.Have you got that?

Uh, yes. I have it here in front of me.

Great. Now, choose a name for your first account.After that, enter the serveraddresse

s and your email address.Once that's all done, choose a password, andenter it twice.

OK, good. First you'll need to type in a name for the account.Then type inthe server a

ddresses and the email address.Finally, choose a password. You'll needto type it in twi

ce.

So I type the password in twice...OK, got it.

All right, now that you've got all your info entered, click "OK."A pop-

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Good. Once your info is complete, click "OK."You should see a pop-

upmessage confirming setup.Are you with me?

Could you run me through that step again, please?

Sure, no problem. You have to define a password for each account.You haveto type yo

ur password twice to make sure it's correct.

Of course. For each account you set up, you need to choose a password.Youtype the p

assword in twice to verify that it's correct.

OK, that's clear now. So what do you think the problem might be?

Is there any way you might have left your Caps Lock on?Passwords are case-

sensitive, so you should be careful about that.

There's a chance you may have accidentally hit Caps Lock.Since passwordsare case-

sensitive, you have to watch out for that.

Oh, it looks as if the Caps Lock was on. Sorry about that.

Don't worry about it. It happens a lot.

It's more common than you think!


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Oh, it looks as if the Caps Lock was on. Sorry about that.


That's reassuring.

tobewithsomeoneTraduccin:entender a alguienContexto:Are you with me?

tocatchonTraduccin:entenderContexto:It's tough at first, but you'll catch on quickly.

togetahandleonsomethingTraduccin:comprender algoContexto:Once you get a handle on this program, you'll find it veryuseful.

togetsomethingTraduccin:comprender algo

Contexto:Have you got that?Comentarios: To understand something is similar in meaning to to getsomething.

togetthehangofsomething Traduccin: coger el tranquillo a algo Contexto: It does take some getting used to, but you'll get the hang ofit quickly. togetusedtosomething Traduccin: acostumbrarse a algo Contexto: I'm sure you'll get used to it quickly. togoover Traduccin: comprobar Contexto: Could you go over that again for me, please?


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inthelongrun Traduccin: a la larga Contexto: In the long run, this program will be very useful. inthemeantime Traduccin: entretanto Contexto: That will take several minutes to load. In the meantime, youcan start thinking

of a password you want to use.

toleaveoff Traduccin: parar Contexto: Let's see, where did we leave off? meanwhile Traduccin: mientras tanto Contexto: You'll have to wait a few minutes for it to load. Meanwhile,you can start organi

zing your list of addresses.

overviewTraduccin:visin generalContexto:I'll give you a quick overview of the process so you can getan idea of how it works.Comentarios: A summaryis similar to an overview.topicksomethingup

Traduccin:aprender algoContexto:You'll pick it up quickly.Comentarios: To pick up on something is a synonym ofto pick somethingup.presently

Traduccin:dentro de poco

Contexto:Our technician is on another line right now. He'll be with youpresently, if you'd like tohold.Comentarios: Presentlycan also mean at the present moment.torecap

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Contexto:Let's recap what we've just done.Comentarios: To recap is short for to recapitulate.

torunsomethingbysomeone

Traduccin: explicar algo rpidamente a alguien Contexto: Could you run that by me one more time? I'm not sure Iunderstand.

torunsomeonethroughsomethingTraduccin:explicar algo rpidamente a alguienContexto:Could you run me through that step again?Comentarios: To run through something can also be used. To walk through is similar in meaning to to run through,however it implies a more

careful explanation and a slowerpace.It should take a couple of minutes for the program to restart. In the meantime , choose a password.

How might you give encouragement to a client who finds a new program difficult to work with? encouragement: estmulo; aliento [impulso]

It does take some getting used to, but you should get a handle on it in no time.

You're helping a customer set up a program. What could you say to verify that part of the process has occurred normally?

If you entered the information correctly, a dialog box shouldhave appeared on your screen.

If the procedure's still not clear, I can go over it with you again.

I spoke to someone earlier about how to set up new accounts, but hespoke too quickly.I don't understand what I should do afterchoosinga user name. Could you walk me through that part of the processagain, please?

The customer would like you to slowly guide her through the next step of the setup process.

If you still don't understand the process, we can run through it again quickly, if you want.

OK, why don't we recap the procedure to be sure you've got it.

tab [IT]: tabulador; tabulaci

Is there any way you might have confused the two tabs?}

Why don't you try again? You may have checked the wrong box.

A client is having problems running a program. You believe you know why he is encountering these connection difficulties. How can youconvey this diplomatically?

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La entonacin y la acentuacin

> Dar consejos con un tono diplomticoto be with someone

to get a handle on sth

to get sth: comprender algo

to get the hang of sth: coger el tranquillo a algo

to go over v.: comprobar; revisar; cruzar; tratar; pasarse de [presupuesto]; ir; examinar; verificar; estudiar

in the long run: a la larga; a largo plazo

in the meantime: entretanto; mientras tanto

meanwhile: mientras tanto

to run someone through sth

But first I'll need your order number,

so I can pull up your account.

Have you gotten familiar with the "New Accounts" tab yet?

OK, let's walk you through setup now.

First of all, have you explored the New Accounts tab yet?

Uh-huh. It does take some getting used to.

But you'll get the hang of it quickly.

Sure. It might be a little on the tricky side at first. to be on the tricky side: ser difcil

But no need to worry. You should get used to using it quickly.

To start, what I'd like you to do is click on "New Accounts."

Then click "Create Multiple Accounts." Check the box to the left.

After that, click "Enter." Have you got that?

OK, first off, you'll need to click on the "New Accounts" tab.

Next, click "Create Multiple Accounts."

Then click "Enter." Are you with me?

A dialog box will pop up,

marked "Address 1." to mark v.: sealar; marcar; corregir; indicar

After clicking "Enter," you should see a dialog box show up.

It should say "Address 1."

You'll need to fill out one form for each address you set up.

For each account, you're going to have to complete one of theseforms.

Great. Let's get the first account going now.

Ok, we'll start by setting up your first account.


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Have you got that?

OK, good. First you'll need to type in a name for the account.

Then type in the server addresses and the email address.

Finally, choose a password. You'll need to type it in twice.

Great. Now, choose a name for your first account.

After that, enter the server addresses and your email address.

Once that's all done, choose a password, and enter it twice.

All right, now that you've got all your info entered, click "OK."

A pop-up message should have appeared confirming setup iscomplete.

A pop-up message should have appeared confirming setup iscomplete.

Do you see it?

Good. Once your info is complete, click "OK."

You should see a pop-up message confirming setup.

Are you with me?

You might not have entered your password correctly.

Are you sure that you typed your password in right the second time?

Sure, no problem. You have to define a password for each account.

You have to type your password twice to make sure it's correct.

Of course. For each account you set up, you need to choose apassword.

You type the password in twice to verify that it's correct.

Is there any way you might have left your Caps Lock on?

Passwords are case-sensitive, so you should be careful about that.

There's a chance you may have accidentally hit Caps Lock.

Since passwords are case-sensitive, you have to watch out forthat.

Don't worry about it. It happens a lot.


o seem v.: parecer

to hear v.: or; escuchar

to arrange v.: arreglar; planear; fijar; ordenar; organizar

glad: feliz; contento; encantado; alegre

schedule: programa; calendario; horario

Angela Marston: Hello. You must be Mr. Winters.Mr. Winters: Yes. Nice to meet you, Ms. Marston. Can I help you with yourbags?Angela Marston: Sure, thanks. It's nice to meet you too, but please, call meAngela.Angela Marston: And this is my colleague, Kimio Saito.


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Mr. Winters: Nice to meet you, Mr. Saito. Let me take your bags for you.Kimio Saito: Oh, OK. Thank you.Kimio Saito: It's very nice to meet you too, Mr. Winters.Mr.

Winters: I'm glad you both could make it to see the company's newfacilities. How wasthe flight?

AngelaMarston: It was very long. You'd think I'd be used to it by now, but italways seems todrag on.Mr. Winters: And how was it for you, Mr. Saito? I bet you're exhausted.Kimio Saito: No, I'm OK.Kimio

Saito: It was a nice flight and I slept a little bit, so I'm feeling quiterested, actually.Mr. Winters: Well, good. Have you been to the States before?Kimio Saito: Yes, twice.KimioSaito: Once on vacation with my family two years ago, and again justlast November for the conference.Mr. Winters: Oh, so you both made it to the conference?

Kimio Saito: Yes.Angela Marston: Yeah, it was great. I really enjoyed your presentation.Mr. Winters: Thank you. It was a challenge, but I got a lot out of it.Kimio Saito: Yes, it was very interesting research that you did.Mr. Winters: Oh, it was really a team effort. Let's make our way to the car, shall we?Angela Marston: OK.Kimio Saito: Can we go to see the new plant right away?Mr.Winters: I'm afraid that might be a bit tricky on a Sunday. That's the firstthing on tomorrow's schedule, though. That way, you can both rest up at thehotel this evening.Kimio

Saito: We're actually not all that tired. We've heard that there are somegreat walking t

ours of the city, though, and were hoping to find time to squeezeone in.Mr.Winters: They are very popular. Unfortunately, due to the high demand,you really have to book well in advance.Kimio Saito: I see.Angela

Marston: I understand. It's just that, being as we've come so far, wewere really hoping to see a bit of the city while we're here.Mr.

Winters: I'll see if I can figure something out for you. If not, maybe wecan work in animpromptu tour before your flight on Wednesday. I know this citylike the back of my hand.Angela Marston: Thanks, that's very nice of you!

Angela Marston: Which hotel will we be staying at?Mr. Winters: We've arranged to have you stay at the BrooksviewHotel. It'sright downtown.Angela Marston: OK. Great.Kimio Saito: Wow! This is a beautiful city!Mr. Winters: Thank you. I've heard Osaka is every bit as beautiful. Well, herewe are.Angela Marston: This seems like a nice place. And it's a great location.


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Mr.

Winters: Well, I hope you'll both find your rooms to your liking. There's afitness roomon the third floor, and a pool near the lobby.Kimio Saito: Everything looks great. But,uh, is there internet access in therooms? Oh, and we might need to use a fax machineas well.

Mr. Winters: I believe you'll find everything you need in your rooms. But if not,don't hesitate to get ahold of me. I'll have my cell phone with me at all times.Angela Marston: OK, thanks.Angela Marston: And what does our schedule look like for these next fewdays?Mr.

Winters: Oh yes. I almost forgot. I'll arrange for a taxi to come pick youup here at 8:00 tomorrow morning. It'll take you directly to the plant, where I'llmeet you at 8:30.Angela Marston: OK. Great. See you then.

Ms. Marston

is disappointed to hear that they might not be able to take a city tour.

Mr. Wintersmade the arrangements for the trip.

Mr. Saitois curious about Internet access at the hotel.

That's right. So you must be Ms.Marston.Can I lend a hand with those bags?They look heavy.

Sure, thanks. Please, call me Angela.

And this is my colleague, Kimio Saito.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Saito. Let me take your bags for you.

Oh, OK. Thank you.

It's very nice to meet you too, Mr. Winters.glad: feliz; contento; encantado; alegre

'm glad you both could make it to see the company's new facilities.How wasthe flight?

It was very long. You'd think I'd be used to it by now, but it always seems to dragon.

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No, I'm OK.

It was a nice flight and I slept a little bit, so I'm feeling quite rested, actually.

Well, good. Have you been to the States before?

That's good to hear.Is this your first time visiting the United States?

No, I've been here twice before.

Once on vacation with my family two years ago, and again just last November for thec

onference.

Oh, so you both made it to the conference?

Great, you both managed to come to the conference, then?

Yeah, it was great. I really enjoyed your presentation.

Thank you.It was a challenge, but I got a lot out of it.

Oh, thanks. I really enjoyed working on it.

Yeah, it was great. I really enjoyed your presentation.

Oh, thanks. I really enjoyed working on it.


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a lot of: mucho; mucha; muchos; muchas

Yes, it was very interesting research that you did.

Oh, it was really a team effort.Let's make our way to the car, shall we?

Thanks, but my research team really deserves all the credit.They put in a lotof hours.

Here, the car's over this way.

an we go to see the new plant right away?

I'm afraid that might be a bit tricky on a Sunday.That's the first thing ontomorrow's sc

hedule, though.That way, you can both rest up at the hotel thisevening.

That could be tough on a Sunday, I'm afraid.But you'll have an official tourfirst thing t

omorrow morning.I'll take you to the hotel now, so you can rest up.

We're actually not all that tired. We've heard that there are some great walking toursofthe city, though, and were hoping to find time to squeeze one in. to squeeze in v.: meter a

la fuerza; apretar; hacer un hueco

es, they are very popular with both tourists and locals.But I'm afraid thatmight be tric

ky to work in this week.Our schedule is very tight while you're here.

They are very popular.Unfortunately, due to the high demand, you really haveto book

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understand. It's just that, being as we've come so far, we were really hoping to seea b

it of the city while we're here.

Well, I'll see what I can do.If the guided tours are all booked up, maybe I canshow yo

u around a bit.Having lived here for 20 years, I know this city by heart.

I'll see if I can figure something out for you.If not, maybe we can work in animprompt

u tour before your flight on Wednesday.I know this city like the back of myhand.

Which hotel will we be staying at?

My assistant made accommodations for you at the Brooksview

Hotel.It's verycentrally located.

We've arranged to have you stay at the Brooksview Hotel.It's rightdowntown.

Wow! This is a beautiful city!

It is. But I'm sure Osaka is beautiful as well.OK. This is it. The Brooksview Hotel.

Thank you. I've heard Osaka is every bit as beautiful.Well, here we are.

This seems like a nice place. And it's a great location. to seem v.: parecer


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I certainly hope the rooms will be suitable for you.One of the perks is that theguests h

ave access to the pool and fitness room.

Everything looks great. But,

uh, is there internet access in the rooms? Oh, and wemight need to use a fax machine

as well.

You should have everything you need here.If not, I'm at your completedisposal.You c

an reach me on my cell phone at any time.

I believe you'll find everything you need in your rooms.But if not,

don'thesitate to get ahold of me.I'll have my cell phone with me at all times.

And what does our schedule look like for these next few days?

Oh yes. I almost forgot.I'll arrange for a taxi to come pick you up here at8:00 tomorrow morning.It'll take you directly to the plant, where I'll meet you at8:30.

atalossTraduccin:perplejoContexto:I'm at a loss. I just don't know what to say.Comentarios: To be at a loss is short for to be at a loss for words.

awkward Traduccin: difcil Contexto: It could be a bit awkward because our schedule for today isquite full. betweenarockandahardplace Traduccin: entre la espada y la pared Contexto:


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I have to tell you that this puts me between a rock and ahard place. tocatchsomeoneoffguard Traduccin: pillar a alguien por sorpresa Contexto: Your question really caught me off guard. inabind Traduccin: en un aprieto Contexto: I'm in a bind because of the constraints of the contract. jugglingact Traduccin: juegos malabares Contexto: It may be a bit of ajuggling act to squeeze that in, but wecan try.

lose-losesituationTraduccin:situacin en la que todos pierdenContexto:I'm concerned that might put us in a lose-lose situation.Comentarios: A win-win situation is the antonym of a lose-lose situation.

outofhand Traduccin: fuera de control

Contexto: Moving ahead too quickly could cause things to get out ofhand. overwhelming Traduccin: aplastante Contexto: I'm afraid if we try to take on too much, this project couldbecome quite overw

helming.

problematic Traduccin: problemtico Contexto: It could be problematic to fit the meeting in next week,since we already have

several scheduled.

puzzled Traduccin: perplejo Contexto: I'm a little bit puzzled by your request.


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tough Traduccin: duro Contexto: I'm afraid that might be a bit tough on a Sunday. tricky Traduccin: difcil Contexto: That's a tricky request, but we'll see what we can do.

Problem resolution

toattendtoTraduccin:ocuparse deContexto:We'll attend to that as quickly as possible.

tofiguresomethingoutTraduccin:buscar una solucinContexto:I'm sure we can figure something out to help you, sir.

togetaroundaproblemTraduccin:evitar un problemaContexto:I think we can get around the problem by installing newsoftware.

togetsomethingclearedupTraduccin:sacar algo en claroContexto:We'll do what we can to get this cleared up for you as soonas possible.

tosettlesomethingTraduccin:zanjar algoContexto:We should be able to settle this negotiation in the next weekor so.

tosortsomethingoutTraduccin:

solucionar algoContexto:We should be able to sort that out before next week'smeeting.

tostraightensomethingoutTraduccin:solucionar algoContexto:


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There was a misunderstanding with your room reservation,but now we've straightened it out.

totakecareofTraduccin:ocuparse deContexto:Don't worry, sir. We'll take care ofthat.

totakemeasuresTraduccin:tomar medidasContexto:We are taking measures to resolve the problem.

totweakTraduccin:mejorarContexto:The prototype still needs some tweaking, but I can show youwhat we've got so far.

Comentarios: Fine-tuning is similar in meaning to tweaking.toworkoutthebugs

Traduccin:corregir los erroresContexto:Our engineers are still working out the bugs in the newprogram, but we'll let you take a look as soon as we can.Comentarios: To smooth out the wrinkles is similar in meaning to to workout the bugs.

toworksomethingout Traduccin: resolver algo Contexto: We'll try to work something out so that you'll be able to seethe factory this af

ternoon.Allow me to get you a cup of coffee.

I'll take your coat.

Let me show you around.

to struggle v.: luchar; hacer algo con dificultad

to be likely to: ser probable; ser capaz de

You welcome a Japanese colleague who is scheduled to give a presentation. He is struggling to install a program that is necessary for hispresentation. Knowing that, in Japanese culture, it is often considered polite to turn down offers of help, how would you offer to help yourcolleague so that he would be most likely to accept?

tricky: difcil; delicado


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Let me give you a hand with that. I've done it several times before, and I know it canbe tricky.

to share v.: compartir

You greet a Swedish visitor who tells you the presentation you gave last month was very interesting. Knowing that, in Europe, it is consideredpolite to share the credit when

someone compliments you, which of the following is the most appro

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