Everyday Customs and Traditions in the Spanish-Speaking World - Worksheets, Questions and Revision

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Name: _______________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

Answer every question. Note: accents and the enye are used correctly in the Spanish printed in this pack. In your written answers you should supply normal Spanish accents and the letter n with tilde where required too. Full sentences are not required unless the question asks for them.

Empareja. Which English meaning matches the Spanish custom 'la siesta'? Choose A, B, C or D.

A a late evening meal
B a short afternoon rest
C a group walk after dinner
D a formal family reunion

(Total for Question 1 is 1 mark)

Verdadero o falso. Decide whether each statement about customs is true or false. Write 'Verdadero' or 'Falso'. Each part 1 mark.

(a)En muchas partes de España la gente cena a las nueve o más tarde.(1)

(b)La sobremesa es una fiesta con fuegos artificiales.(1)

(c)Las tapas son porciones pequeñas que se comparten en bares.(1)

(d)Dar dos besos es un saludo que se usa en todo el mundo hispanohablante por igual.(1)

(e)El paseo suele ser una actividad social y tranquila.(1)

(f)La siesta es obligatoria por ley en todos los países hispanos.(1)

(Total for Question 2 is 6 marks)

Completa - frases. Fill the missing word in each short sentence about family respect. One word only. Each part 1 mark.

(a)En muchas familias hispanas se muestra ____ a los abuelos.(1)

(b)Los niños aprenden a ayudar en las tareas de la ____.(1)

(c)Es común que la familia se reúna los domingos para una ____ grande.(1)

(d)La conversación tranquila después de comer se llama ____.(1)

(e)En algunas ciudades hay costumbre de salir a pasear por la ____.(1)

(f)Antes de entrar en casa, es habitual ____ a la gente que está dentro.(1)

(Total for Question 3 is 6 marks)

Vocabulario - traduce una palabra. Translate each Spanish word into English. One word answers only. Seven parts, 1 mark each.

(a)traje típico(1)

(b)sobremesa(1)

(c)paseo(1)

(d)cenar(1)

(e)siesta(1)

(f)tapas(1)

(g)saludar(1)

(Total for Question 4 is 7 marks)

Empareja. Which English meaning matches 'dar dos besos para saludar'?

A to say hello using two kisses on the cheeks
B to bring two gifts when visiting
C to announce a wedding with two bells
D to arrive late to a meal

(Total for Question 5 is 1 mark)

Empareja. Which English meaning matches 'cenar tarde'?

A to have lunch at a market
B to eat a late dinner
C to share tapas with friends
D to nap in the afternoon

(Total for Question 6 is 1 mark)

Empareja. Which English meaning matches 'la sobremesa'?

A a second small meal in the afternoon
B the conversation after a meal
C a traditional costume for dancing
D a regional dessert

(Total for Question 7 is 1 mark)

Empareja. Which English meaning matches 'las tapas'?

A small plates or snacks shared at bars
B a religious procession
C a style of traditional music
D a formal family dinner

(Total for Question 8 is 1 mark)

Empareja. Which English meaning matches 'el paseo' as a daily custom?

A a midday nap taken after lunch
B an evening walk to socialise
C dressing in traditional costume for work
D a baker's early morning shift

(Total for Question 9 is 1 mark)

Completa. Fill each gap with the correct Spanish word from the box. Box: sobremesa, siesta, tapas, traje típico, cenar, saludar, paseo. Sentences are about everyday customs.

(a)Gap 1: Antes de hablar de trabajo, en la familia hacemos la (1) ______.(1)

(b)Gap 2: Después de comer, muchas personas echan una (2) ______ para descansar.(1)

(c)Gap 3: Salimos por la noche a tomar (3) ______ y compartir platos pequenos.(1)

(d)Gap 4: En algunas regiones la gente lleva el (4) ______ en días de fiesta local.(1)

(e)Gap 5: En España es normal (5) ______ muy tarde, a las diez o más.(1)

(f)Gap 6: Por la tarde, es habitual dar un (6) ______ por el centro de la ciudad.(1)

(Total for Question 10 is 6 marks)

Traduce al inglés. Translate the Spanish sentences into English. Each part 1 mark.

(a)Mi familia siempre tiene una larga sobremesa los domingos.(1)

(b)Después de comer, mucha gente echa una siesta corta.(1)

(c)En mi ciudad nos gusta salir al paseo por la tarde.(1)

(d)Es costumbre dar dos besos para saludar a los amigos.(1)

(e)Me encanta compartir tapas con mi familia los fines de semana.(1)

(Total for Question 11 is 5 marks)

Traduce al español. Translate the English sentences into Spanish. Each part 1 mark.

(a)We usually have a long chat after dinner.(1)

(b)I often go for a walk in the evening.(1)

(c)They eat dinner very late.(1)

(d)She wears a regional costume for the celebration.(1)

(e)We share small plates at the bar.(1)

(f)He greets his neighbours with two kisses.(1)

(Total for Question 12 is 6 marks)

Mark scheme · 2.10 Everyday Customs and Traditions in the Spanish-Speaking World

Question 1

B1 B - a short afternoon rest
Answer: B - a short afternoon rest

Question 2

(a) B1 Verdadero - dinner is often late in Spain
(a) Answer: Verdadero
(b) B1 Falso - la sobremesa is the conversation after a meal
(b) Answer: Falso
(c) B1 Verdadero - tapas are small shared portions
(c) Answer: Verdadero
(d) B1 Falso - customs vary by country and region
(d) Answer: Falso
(e) B1 Verdadero - the paseo is a social, relaxed walk
(e) Answer: Verdadero
(f) B1 Falso - siesta is a cultural habit in some areas, not a universal legal requirement
(f) Answer: Falso

Question 3

(a) B1 respeto
(a) Answer: respeto
(b) B1 casa
(b) Answer: casa
(c) B1 comida
(c) Answer: comida
(d) B1 sobremesa
(d) Answer: sobremesa
(e) B1 tarde
(e) Answer: tarde
(f) B1 saludar
(f) Answer: saludar

Question 4

(a) B1 traditional costume
(a) Answer: traditional costume
(b) B1 after-meal conversation
(b) Answer: after-meal conversation
(c) B1 stroll or walk
(c) Answer: stroll or walk
(d) B1 to have dinner / to dine
(d) Answer: to have dinner
(e) B1 afternoon nap
(e) Answer: afternoon nap
(f) B1 small plates / appetizers
(f) Answer: small plates
(g) B1 to greet
(g) Answer: to greet

Question 5

B1 A - to say hello using two kisses on the cheeks
Answer: A - to say hello using two kisses on the cheeks

Question 6

B1 B - to eat a late dinner
Answer: B - to eat a late dinner

Question 7

B1 B - the conversation after a meal
Answer: B - the conversation after a meal

Question 8

B1 A - small plates or snacks shared at bars
Answer: A - small plates or snacks shared at bars

Question 9

B1 B - an evening walk to socialise
Answer: B - an evening walk to socialise

Question 10

(a) B1 sobremesa
(a) Answer: sobremesa
(b) B1 siesta
(b) Answer: siesta
(c) B1 tapas
(c) Answer: tapas
(d) B1 traje típico
(d) Answer: traje típico
(e) B1 cenar
(e) Answer: cenar
(f) B1 paseo
(f) Answer: paseo

Question 11

(a) B1 My family always has a long conversation after the meal on Sundays, or equivalent
(a) Answer: My family always has a long conversation after the meal on Sundays.
(b) B1 After lunch, many people take a short nap, or equivalent
(b) Answer: After lunch, many people take a short nap.
(c) B1 In my town we like to go for a walk in the evening, or equivalent
(c) Answer: In my town we like to go for a walk in the evening.
(d) B1 It is customary to give two kisses to greet friends, or equivalent
(d) Answer: It is customary to give two kisses to greet friends.
(e) B1 I love sharing tapas with my family at weekends, or equivalent
(e) Answer: I love sharing tapas with my family at weekends.

Question 12

(a) B1 Normalmente tenemos una larga sobremesa / Suelen tener una larga sobremesa, equivalent phrasing
(a) Answer: Normalmente tenemos una larga sobremesa.
(b) B1 Voy a dar un paseo por la tarde / A menudo doy un paseo por la tarde
(b) Answer: A menudo doy un paseo por la tarde.
(c) B1 Cenan muy tarde
(c) Answer: Cenan muy tarde.
(d) B1 Ella lleva un traje típico para la celebración
(d) Answer: Ella lleva un traje típico para la celebración.
(e) B1 Compartimos tapas en el bar
(e) Answer: Compartimos tapas en el bar.
(f) B1 Saluda a sus vecinos con dos besos
(f) Answer: Saluda a sus vecinos con dos besos.

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