16DCompletar oracionesCompleting Sentences
Para cada oracion, completala de una forma que demuestre que entiendes la palabra en negrita. Las respuestas de ejemplo son modelos - tu respuesta debe venir de tu vida real o tu imaginacion.
For each sentence, finish it in a way that shows you understand the bold word. The example answers are models - your own should come from your real life or imagination.
1Placid people might make friends easily because...Placid people might make friends easily because...
meaningPlacid = calmado, tranquilo, sin enojarse facilmente.Placid = calm, peaceful, doesn't get upset easily.
example...son agradables de estar cerca y otros se sienten relajados con ellos....they're easy to be around and others feel relaxed with them.
your turnPiensa que cualidad de una persona placid hace que sea facil hacer amigos.Think about what quality of a placid person makes friendship easy.
2My top priority in school is...My top priority in school is...
meaningPriority = lo que es mas importante.Priority = the most important thing.
example...aprender, no solo sacar buenas calificaciones....learning, not just getting good grades.
your turn¿Que es lo mas importante para ti en la escuela?What's the most important thing for you at school?
3If you reinforce a wall, that means you...If you reinforce a wall, that means you...
meaningPregunta de definicion. Reinforce = hacer mas fuerte.Definition question. Reinforce = to make stronger.
example...la haces mas fuerte anadiendo materiales como acero, madera adicional o cemento....make it stronger by adding materials like steel, extra wood, or concrete.
your turnDefine con tus propias palabras lo que significa reinforce.Define in your own words what reinforce means.
4Parents might be stern when...Parents might be stern when...
meaningStern = serio, severo, sin sonrisa.Stern = serious, severe, unsmiling.
example...su hijo rompe una regla importante o hace algo peligroso....their kid breaks an important rule or does something dangerous.
your turnPiensa en una situacion donde un padre se pondria serio y estricto.Think of a situation where a parent would get serious and strict.
5If someone deceived me, I would...If someone deceived me, I would...
meaningDeceive = enganar, mentir.Deceive = to trick, to lie.
example...tener cuidado de confiar en esa persona en el futuro y hablar con ella sobre lo que paso....be careful about trusting that person in the future and talk to them about what happened.
your turn¿Como reaccionarias si descubrieras que alguien te engano?How would you react if you found out someone tricked you?
6Something that lulls me to sleep is...Something that lulls me to sleep is...
meaningLull = adormecer, calmar a alguien al dormir.Lull = to soothe, to calm someone to sleep.
example...el sonido de la lluvia cayendo en el techo....the sound of rain falling on the roof.
your turnPiensa en un sonido o sensacion que te ayuda a dormir.Think of a sound or feeling that helps you fall asleep.
7I would be awed by...I would be awed by...
meaningAwed = lleno de asombro y respeto.Awed = filled with wonder and respect.
example...ver el Gran Canon en persona por primera vez....seeing the Grand Canyon in person for the first time.
your turnAlgo enorme, hermoso o extraordinario - eso es lo que te llenaria de awe.Something huge, beautiful, or extraordinary - that's what would fill you with awe.
8One consequence of a tornado might be...One consequence of a tornado might be...
meaningConsequence = resultado o efecto de algo.Consequence = result or effect of something.
example...casas destruidas y familias que se quedan sin hogar....destroyed houses and families left without homes.
your turnPiensa en un efecto especifico - dano fisico, lesiones, etc.Think of a specific effect - physical damage, injuries, etc.
9It would be a catastrophe if...It would be a catastrophe if...
meaningCatastrophe = un desastre enorme.Catastrophe = a huge disaster.
example...un asteroide gigante chocara con la Tierra....a giant asteroid crashed into Earth.
your turnPiensa en algo verdaderamente terrible - no solo "malo", sino catastrofico.Think of something truly terrible - not just "bad," but catastrophic.
10One predicament I remember having is...One predicament I remember having is...
meaningPredicament = situacion dificil sin salida facil.Predicament = tough situation with no easy way out.
example...cuando perdi la llave de la casa y no podia entrar....when I lost my house key and couldn't get inside.
your turnPiensa en un momento donde estuviste atrapado entre dos malas opciones, o donde no sabias como salir de un lio.Think of a time you were stuck between two bad options, or didn't know how to get out of a mess.
16EPreguntas del pasajePassage Questions
Cada entrada abajo te indica donde se esconde la respuesta en el pasaje y muestra que palabra de vocabulario encaja mejor. Las respuestas de ejemplo son modelos - la tuya debe estar en tus propias palabras.
Each entry below points you to where the answer hides in the passage and shows which vocabulary word fits best. The example answers are models - your own should be in your own words.
1¿Por que es poco probable que ocurra una collision con un iceberg hoy en dia?Why is a collision with an iceberg unlikely to occur today?
passage clue"In 1912 there was no radar to warn of an approaching object." Hoy si tenemos radar."In 1912 there was no radar to warn of an approaching object." Today we have radar.
exampleUna collision con un iceberg es poco probable hoy porque los barcos modernos tienen radar y GPS, que detectan objetos grandes mucho antes de que esten cerca.A collision with an iceberg is unlikely today because modern ships have radar and GPS that detect large objects long before they're nearby.
vocab usedcollision (already in question)collision (already in question)
2¿Por que el Titanic debio parecer una vista awesome a las personas en barcos cercanos que lo vieron de noche antes de chocar con el iceberg?Why must the Titanic have seemed an awesome sight to people from passing ships who saw it at nighttime before it hit the iceberg?
passage clue"The Titanic blazed with lights... Almost nine hundred feet long, it was the biggest passenger ship afloat.""The Titanic blazed with lights... Almost nine hundred feet long, it was the biggest passenger ship afloat."
exampleDebio parecer awesome porque era el barco mas grande del mundo - casi 900 pies de largo - y estaba completamente iluminado en medio del oceano oscuro.It must have seemed awesome because it was the world's biggest ship - almost 900 feet long - and fully lit up in the middle of the dark ocean.
vocab usedawe (awesome in question)awe (awesome in question)
3¿Cual fue el proposito del casco interior del Titanic?What was the purpose of the Titanic's inner hull?
passage clue"Its steel hull, the main body of the ship, had been reinforced with a second hull fitted inside it.""Its steel hull, the main body of the ship, had been reinforced with a second hull fitted inside it."
exampleEl proposito del casco interior era reinforce el barco - hacer la estructura mas fuerte y mas segura, para que el barco no se hundiera si el casco exterior se danaba.The purpose of the inner hull was to reinforce the ship - to make the structure stronger and safer, so the ship wouldn't sink if the outer hull was damaged.
vocab usedreinforcereinforce
4¿Por que las personas a bordo no estaban preocupadas por un posible peligro?Why were those on board not apprehensive about possible danger?
passage clue"the Titanic was believed to be unsinkable - a belief that lulled everyone on board into a false sense of security.""the Titanic was believed to be unsinkable - a belief that lulled everyone on board into a false sense of security."
exampleNo estaban preocupados porque creian que el Titanic era insumergible. Esta creencia los lulled a una falsa sensacion de seguridad - se sentian completamente a salvo cuando en realidad estaban en peligro.They weren't worried because they believed the Titanic was unsinkable. This belief lulled them into a false sense of security - they felt completely safe when they were actually in danger.
vocab usedlull (lulled)lull (lulled)
5¿Cual es el significado de treacherous tal como se usa en el pasaje?What is the meaning of treacherous as it is used in the passage?
passage clue"The Titanic, in fact, was in treacherous waters." El mar parecia tranquilo, pero estaba lleno de icebergs ocultos."The Titanic, in fact, was in treacherous waters." The sea looked calm, but was full of hidden icebergs.
exampleAqui, treacherous significa peligroso de manera oculta - el agua se veia segura pero realmente estaba llena de icebergs que podian destruir el barco. Es el peligro que parece seguridad.Here, treacherous means dangerous in a hidden way - the water looked safe but was actually full of icebergs that could destroy the ship. It's the danger that looks like safety.
tipPregunta de definicion. Usa tus propias palabras y enfatiza la idea de "peligro escondido."Definition question. Use your own words and emphasize the "hidden danger" idea.
6¿Como fueron deceived los que estaban vigilando por la apariencia del mar esa noche?How were those keeping watch deceived by the sea's appearance that night?
passage clue"Although the sea looked placid that night, its appearance was deceptive.""Although the sea looked placid that night, its appearance was deceptive."
exampleFueron deceived porque el mar se veia calmado y seguro, pero en realidad estaba lleno de icebergs peligrosos. La apariencia tranquila los hizo creer que no habia peligro.They were deceived because the sea looked calm and safe, but was actually full of dangerous icebergs. The peaceful appearance made them believe there was no danger.
vocab useddeceive (already in question)deceive (already in question)
7¿Cual es el significado de loom tal como se usa en el pasaje?What is the meaning of loom as it is used in the passage?
passage clue"a huge iceberg suddenly loomed out of the darkness.""a huge iceberg suddenly loomed out of the darkness."
exampleAqui, loom significa aparecer de repente como una forma grande y amenazante. El iceberg salio de la oscuridad como una pared gigante - aterrador y demasiado cerca para evitarlo.Here, loom means to appear suddenly as a large, threatening shape. The iceberg came out of the darkness like a giant wall - scary and too close to avoid.
tipPregunta de definicion. NO es la maquina de tejer - es el verbo: aparecer amenazante.Definition question. NOT the weaving machine - it's the verb: to appear threateningly.
8¿Que tan grave fue el dano causado por el accidente?How serious was the damage caused by the accident?
passage clue"his 'unsinkable' ship could stay afloat for little more than an hour or two." Y el casco se rompio "below the waterline.""his 'unsinkable' ship could stay afloat for little more than an hour or two." And the hull was ripped open "below the waterline."
exampleEl dano fue una verdadera catastrophe. Tanto el casco interior como el exterior se rompieron debajo de la linea del agua, y el Capitan Smith se dio cuenta de inmediato que el barco solo podia mantenerse a flote por una o dos horas mas.The damage was a true catastrophe. Both the inner and outer hulls were ripped open below the waterline, and Captain Smith realized right away that the ship could only stay afloat for one or two more hours.
vocab usedcatastrophecatastrophe
9¿Por que los pasajeros se mantuvieron placid cuando el Titanic primero choco con el iceberg?Why might the passengers have remained placid when the Titanic first struck the iceberg?
passage clue"The slight bump, which was all they felt, caused no alarm.""The slight bump, which was all they felt, caused no alarm."
exampleSe mantuvieron placid porque solo sintieron un pequeno golpe - nada que pareciera alarmante. La mayoria estaba durmiendo o preparandose para dormir, y el ligero impacto no les hizo pensar que el barco estaba en peligro.They remained placid because they only felt a slight bump - nothing that seemed alarming. Most were sleeping or getting ready for bed, and the slight impact didn't make them think the ship was in danger.
vocab usedplacid (already in question)placid (already in question)
10¿Cual fue el predicament en que se encontro el Capitan Smith?What was the predicament that Captain Smith found himself in?
passage clue"There were not enough lifeboats for everyone on board. Furthermore, there had been no practice drills.""There were not enough lifeboats for everyone on board. Furthermore, there had been no practice drills."
exampleSu predicament era terrible: tenia que evacuar el barco rapidamente, pero no habia suficientes botes salvavidas para todos los pasajeros y la tripulacion. Ademas, nunca habian practicado un simulacro de evacuacion, asi que la tripulacion estaba confundida.His predicament was terrible: he had to evacuate the ship quickly, but there weren't enough lifeboats for everyone aboard. On top of that, they'd never practiced an evacuation drill, so the crew was confused.
vocab usedpredicament (already in question)predicament (already in question)
11¿Cual es el significado de improvise tal como se usa en el pasaje?What is the meaning of improvise as it is used in the passage?
passage clue"There would have been enough time to improvise rafts.""There would have been enough time to improvise rafts."
exampleAqui, improvise significa crear algo en el momento usando lo que tenian a la mano - madera, puertas, muebles, cualquier cosa que flotara. Habrian podido construir balsas con materiales del barco si hubieran organizado a la gente a tiempo.Here, improvise means to create something on the spot using what they had on hand - wood, doors, furniture, anything that would float. They could have built rafts from ship materials if they'd organized people in time.
tipPregunta de definicion. Usa tus propias palabras y enfatiza "crear con lo que hay."Definition question. Use your own words and emphasize "create with what's available."
12¿Cuales pasajeros salieron primero del barco que se hundia?Which passengers left the sinking ship first?
passage clue"Women and children were given priority as the crew hastily prepared the lifeboats.""Women and children were given priority as the crew hastily prepared the lifeboats."
exampleLas mujeres y los ninos salieron primero - se les dio priority en los botes salvavidas. La tripulacion siguio el codigo tradicional de "mujeres y ninos primero" en una emergencia maritima.Women and children left first - they were given priority in the lifeboats. The crew followed the traditional code of "women and children first" in a maritime emergency.
vocab usedprioritypriority
13¿Que le paso a Ida Straus?What happened to Ida Straus?
passage clue"Ida Straus of New York... is remembered for gallantly refusing a place in one of the lifeboats to stay with her husband.""Ida Straus of New York... is remembered for gallantly refusing a place in one of the lifeboats to stay with her husband."
exampleIda Straus fue una de las fatalities. Aunque le ofrecieron un lugar en un bote salvavidas, lo rechazo valientemente para quedarse con su esposo - y los dos murieron juntos cuando el barco se hundio.Ida Straus was one of the fatalities. Although she was offered a spot in a lifeboat, she gallantly refused to stay with her husband - and both died together when the ship sank.
vocab usedfatalityfatality
14¿Por que los pasajeros que se quedaron a bordo habrian intentado ir a la parte trasera del barco?Why would passengers who remained on board have tried to go to the rear of the boat?
passage clue"The ship's bow sank first, leaving the stern sticking out high above the water.""The ship's bow sank first, leaving the stern sticking out high above the water."
exampleLos pasajeros habrian ido al stern (la parte trasera del barco) porque la proa se hundio primero, dejando la parte trasera todavia fuera del agua. Era el ultimo lugar seco - el ultimo punto alto antes de que el barco se hundiera completamente.Passengers would have gone to the stern (the rear of the ship) because the bow sank first, leaving the back still above water. It was the last dry spot - the last high point before the ship sank completely.
vocab usedsternstern
15¿Cual pudo haber sido una consequence importante de la perdida del Titanic?What might have been an important consequence of the loss of the Titanic?
passage clueEl pasaje no lo dice directamente. Piensa en que cambios pudieron haber resultado del desastre.The passage doesn't say directly. Think about what changes could have resulted from the disaster.
exampleUna consequence importante fue que las leyes de seguridad maritima cambiaron - despues del Titanic, los barcos tuvieron que llevar suficientes botes salvavidas para todos a bordo, hacer simulacros de evacuacion, y mantener vigilancia constante por radio.An important consequence was that maritime safety laws changed - after the Titanic, ships had to carry enough lifeboats for everyone aboard, hold evacuation drills, and keep constant radio watch.
vocab usedconsequence (already in question)consequence (already in question)
Rastreador de palabras de vocabulario
Vocabulary Word Tracker
Cada palabra debe aparecer solo una vez entre las 15 respuestas. Asi es como las usan las respuestas de ejemplo arriba:
Each word should appear only once across the 15 answers. Here's how the example answers above use them:
Palabras que aparecieron en las preguntas mismas: collision (Q1), awesome/awe (Q2), treacherous (Q5), deceive (Q6), loom (Q7), placid (Q9), predicament (Q10), improvise (Q11), consequence (Q15).
Words that appeared in the questions themselves: collision (Q1), awesome/awe (Q2), treacherous (Q5), deceive (Q6), loom (Q7), placid (Q9), predicament (Q10), improvise (Q11), consequence (Q15).
Palabras anadidas en las respuestas de ejemplo: reinforce (Q3), lull (Q4), catastrophe (Q8), priority (Q12), fatality (Q13), stern (Q14).
Words added in the example answers: reinforce (Q3), lull (Q4), catastrophe (Q8), priority (Q12), fatality (Q13), stern (Q14).
Eso cubre las 15. Si tus propias respuestas usan las palabras de manera diferente, esta bien - solo asegurate de que ninguna se repita.
That covers all 15. If your own answers use the words differently, that's fine - just make sure none gets repeated.
ExtensionExtension de vocabulario · PriorityVocabulary Extension · Priority
La actividad de discusion y escritura en la pagina 194 hace una pregunta directa: ¿Cual es tu top priority cuando llegas a casa de la escuela hoy? Tienes que escribir 2-4 oraciones explicando tu respuesta.
The discussion and writing prompt on page 194 asks a direct question: What is your top priority when you get home from school today? You need to write 2-4 sentences explaining your answer.
Como pensar en tus prioridades
How to Think About Your Priorities
Una priority es algo que va antes que otras cosas - lo que decides hacer primero. Para esta pregunta, piensa en lo que realmente tienes que hacer despues de la escuela, no solo en lo que quieres hacer.
A priority is something that comes before other things - what you decide to do first. For this question, think about what you really have to do after school, not just what you want to do.
- ¿Hay tarea con fecha limite manana?Is there homework due tomorrow?
- ¿Tienes que ayudar en casa o cuidar a alguien?Do you have to help at home or look after someone?
- ¿Tienes una practica deportiva, leccion o cita medica?Do you have a sports practice, lesson, or doctor's appointment?
- ¿Necesitas comer, descansar, o estudiar para un examen importante?Do you need to eat, rest, or study for an important test?
Una buena respuesta dice cual es tu prioridad y por que es mas importante que otras cosas que podrias hacer.
A strong answer says what your priority is and why it's more important than other things you could do.
Respuesta de ejemploExample response
modelMi top priority cuando llego a casa hoy es terminar mi tarea de matematicas, porque es para manana y todavia no entiendo todos los problemas. Despues de eso, mi siguiente priority es practicar Roblox un poco - he estado pensando en agregar nuevas mecanicas a mi juego, y quiero probar algunas ideas mientras estan frescas en mi mente.My top priority when I get home today is finishing my math homework, because it's due tomorrow and I still don't understand all the problems. After that, my next priority is playing Roblox for a bit - I've been thinking about adding new mechanics to my game, and I want to try some ideas while they're fresh in my mind.
your turnEscribe tu propia respuesta de 2-4 oraciones. Trata de usar la palabra priority al menos una vez (mejor dos veces). Di que haras y por que.Write your own 2-4 sentence answer. Try to use the word priority at least once (ideally twice). Say what you'll do and why.
Conexion con el pasaje
Connection to the Passage
En el pasaje del Titanic, las mujeres y los ninos tuvieron priority en los botes salvavidas - eso significa que iban primero, antes que los hombres. La idea de "priorities" es decidir quien o que va primero cuando no se puede hacer todo a la vez.
In the Titanic passage, women and children had priority in the lifeboats - meaning they went first, before the men. The idea of "priorities" is deciding who or what goes first when you can't do everything at once.
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El hundimiento del Titanic es una de las historias mas estudiadas del siglo XX - sigue siendo una leccion poderosa sobre los peligros del exceso de confianza. La proxima leccion (17) cuenta como, 73 anos despues, Robert Ballard finalmente encontro los restos en el fondo del oceano.
The sinking of the Titanic is one of the most studied stories of the 20th century - it remains a powerful lesson about the dangers of overconfidence. The next lesson (17) tells how, 73 years later, Robert Ballard finally found the wreckage at the bottom of the ocean.