Spanish to English Vocabulary List for Final Exam

Cuando tenía ocho años

When I was eight years old

parque de diversiones

amusement park

montaña rusa

roller coaster

fuegos artificiales

fireworks

fin de semana inolvidable

unforgettable weekend

¿Qué evento describe el narrador?

What event does the narrator describe?

¿Cómo se sintió el narrador sobre la montaña rusa?

How did the narrator feel about the roller coaster?

¿Qué hizo la familia del narrador al final del día?

What did the narrator's family do at the end of the day?

¿Quién le preguntó al narrador sobre el viaje?

Who asked the narrator about the trip?

¿Por qué fue especial el día para el narrador?

Why was the day special for the narrator?

¿Dónde comió la familia del narrador durante el viaje?

Where did the narrator's family eat during the trip?

¿Qué querían hacer los amigos después de escuchar sobre el viaje?

What did the friends want to do after hearing about the trip?

¿Cómo describió el narrador el fin de semana?

How did the narrator describe the weekend?

¿Cuál fue una de las actividades que hizo la familia?

What was one of the activities the family did?

¿Cuál fue la reacción de los amigos del narrador?

What was the reaction of the narrator's friends?

iba al parque todos los sábados

went to the park every Saturday

abuelo

grandfather

pelota

ball

contaba historias

told stories

sándwiches

sandwiches

lago

lake

patos nadando

swimming ducks

¿Qué hizo el narrador cada sábado?

What did the narrator do every Saturday?

¿Con quién fue el narrador al parque?

Who did the narrator go to the park with?

¿Qué llevaron al parque?

What did they bring to the park?

¿Qué hizo el abuelo mientras caminaban?

What did the grandfather do while they walked?

¿Qué hicieron después de jugar?

What did they do after playing?

¿Qué característica tenía el parque?

What feature did the park have?

¿Qué veían a menudo en el lago?

What did they often see in the lake?

¿Cómo se sintió el narrador sobre los días en el parque?

How did the narrator feel about the days in the park?

¿Cuál es la actividad principal descrita en el pasaje?

What is the main activity described in the passage?

¿Por qué le gustaba al narrador escuchar las historias?

Why did the narrator like hearing the stories?

Where did the soccer game take place?

In a large stadium

What did the family buy at the stadium?

Popcorn and sodas

How did the crowd react when the players came onto the field?

They cheered enthusiastically

What happened during the first half of the game?

Their team scored the first goal

How did the narrator's father help him see better?

He lifted him onto his shoulders

What did the brother do during the game?

He dropped his soda

What did the band do during halftime?

They played music

What was the score at the end of the first half?

Their team was winning

How did the other team play in the second half?

More aggressively

What was the outcome of the game?

Their team won

Where did the family travel last summer?

Beach

How long did they stay at their destination?

A week

What did they do on the first day?

Built sandcastles and swam in the ocean.

What did they eat at the restaurant near the beach?

Delicious seafood.

What did the narrator buy as a souvenir?

A t-shirt and a seashell.

What was the family's overall experience at the beach?

It was a wonderful experience.

What did the family do on the last day of their beach trip?

Went to a local market to buy souvenirs.

What was the atmosphere in the stadium during the game?

Palpable excitement.

What did the father do to enhance the narrator's view?

Lifted him on his shoulders.

What did the crowd do when their team scored?

Jumped from their seats and cheered.

What did the family do during the week at the beach?

Enjoyed the sun and the sea.

What was the narrator's brother's reaction during the game?

He got so excited that he dropped his soda.

Visited a museum

An activity done during the vacation.

Built sandcastles and swam

An activity done during the vacation.

Went hiking

An activity done during the vacation.

Took a boat tour

An activity done during the vacation.

Where did they eat during their vacation?

Options include Hotel, Food truck, Fast food chain, Restaurant near beach.

What type of food did they try?

Options include Italian, Chinese, Seafood, Mexican.

What did they do on the last day?

Options include Went sightseeing, Visited a theme park, Shopped at a local market, Relaxed at the hotel.

What did the narrator buy as souvenirs?

Options include Postcards, Sunglasses, A t-shirt and a seashell, A hat and a keychain.

How did the narrator feel about the vacation?

Options include Disappointed, Exhausted, Excited, Wonderful.

What did they hope for the next year?

Options include To travel abroad, To visit family, To return to the beach, To go camping.

What kind of experience was the vacation described as?

Options include Wonderful, Boring, Stressful, Ordinary.

Where did the family usually go every summer?

Options include Beach, Mountains, Desert, City.

What did the family enjoy about the mountains?

Options include The food, The fresh air and hiking, The shopping, The nightlife.

What did they decide to do one year?

Options include Stay home, Explore a new trail, Go skiing, Visit a museum.

What did they find during the hike?

Options include A waterfall, A cave, A beautiful lake, A cabin.

What happened to the narrator's brother?

Options include Fell into the water, Got lost, Found a treasure, Climbed a tree.

How did the family react to the brother's fall?

Options include Laughed immediately, Got angry, Got scared but then laughed, Ignored it.

What did they do after the incident?

Options include Went back home, Continued exploring, Had a picnic, Called for help.

How is the day remembered by the narrator?

Options include With sadness, With anger, With fondness, With regret.

What was the brother's condition after falling?

Options include Hurt, Probably wet but okay, Unconscious, Angry.

What kind of day was it described as?

Options include Boring, Stressful, Ordinary, Exciting.

Where did the narrator spend summer vacations?

Options include At the beach, At home, At grandparents' house in the countryside, In the city.

Who did the narrator enjoy helping on the farm?

Options include Grandfather, Uncle, Father, Brother.

Who taught the narrator to ride horses?

Options include Grandfather, Uncle, Father, Brother.

What did the narrator do with cousins?

Options include Played video games, Explored a river, Built a treehouse, Went fishing.

What did they find near the river?

Options include A boat, A small cave, A bridge, A waterfall.

Based on the reading, how do you think the narrator felt about summers in the countryside?

Options include Bored, Happy, Sad, Angry.

Bored

Feeling weary and uninterested.

Happy

Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Sad

Feeling sorrowful or unhappy.

Angry

Feeling or showing strong annoyance or displeasure.

Fishing

An activity where one catches fish for sport or food.

Horseback riding

The activity of riding a horse.

Kayaking

A water sport using a kayak for paddling.

Camping

An outdoor activity involving staying in tents or temporary shelters.

Strict

Enforcing rules firmly and without leniency.

Slow

Taking a long time to move or act.

Harsh

Severe or cruel in manner or treatment.

Patient

Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed.

Swimming

The act of moving through water by using the limbs.

Sunbathing

Lying in the sun to tan the skin.

Climbing trees

The activity of ascending trees for fun or exercise.

Exploring

Traveling through an unfamiliar area to learn about it.

Monotonous

Lacking in variety and interest; dull.

Joyful

Feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness.

Stressful

Causing mental or emotional stress.