Roman aqueduct SEGOVIA 28 JUN Querido Karl, ¡Hola! I'm in Segovia, about 53 miles from Madrid. We drove under the Guadarrama Mountains through a tunnel to get here! There are so many beautiful sights to see, such as the famous castle El Alcázar, the medieval-looking city walls, and the 16th-century cathedral. What impressed me most is the 2000-year-old Roman aqueduct. It's the biggest and best-preserved aqueduct anywhere! I can't believe they used it to carry water throughout the whole city. They must have really loved their baths! Hasta luego. Tu hermana, P.S. Don't the snowcaps make you want to hit the slopes!?

Now it's time to practice your español. Try the following activities to build your reading and writing skills.

Rompecabezas de frases — Jumbled Sentences

Connect the Words Instructions: Drag the magnets around until they snap together into the correct position. The words connect left to right. Click Here!

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Vocabulario — Vocabulary

In this activity, you'll practice both vocabulary recognition and spelling.

Type the word in Spanish. Instructions: Use the keyboard to type an answer to the question presented on the card. Your answer appears below the card as you type it. When you are finished typing, hit the "Submit" button. If you are correct, the card turns blue. If you are incorrect, it turns light red. Click Here!

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Comprensión de lectura — Reading Comprehension

*** E-mail Message from Samantha ***

From: samantha To: Sra.Menéndez Cc: Subject: ¡Hola profesora! Querida Sra. Menéndez, Hoy voy a visitar El Palacio Real de Madrid. Es muy grande y bonito. ¡Es más grande que el Palacio Buckingham de Inglaterra! Bueno, tengo que irme. ¿Vale? Su estudiante, Sam ====================================== Bienvenidos a Madrid ======================================

Based on the above e-mail, respond in English to the following questions. Be sure to number each answer. Write your answers in the box below and click on "Submit to Your Desk."

1. What does the Palacio Real look like?
2. How big is the Palacio Real?
3. To whom is Sam writing?
4. How do you say "dear" in Spanish when you are referring to a female?

*** E-mail Message from Samantha ***

From: samantha To: Karl Cc: Subject: Hola desde España Querido Karl, Estoy en la Puerta de Sol, Km 0. Hay muchos cafés y restaurantes aquí. Los bares de tapas son excelentes porque sirven chorizo y calamares. ¡Ay, ay, ay, qué bueno! ¡Hasta pronto, mi hermano! Sam ====================================== Bienvenidos a Madrid ======================================

Based on the above e-mail, respond in English to the following questions. Be sure to number each answer. Write your answers in the box below and click on "Submit to Your Desk."

1. To whom is Sam writing?
2. Where is Sam?
3. Which foods does Sam mention?
4. Where will she eat these foods?

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Práctica de composición — Writing Practice

Práctica de composición Instructions: Click the center square to begin. The first blue tile will light up and flip. Use your keyboard to type the missing word. When you have finished, click "submit." If your answer is correct, the tile will flash. If your answer is incorrect, the incorrect portion of your entry will appear in red and all correct letters will appear in yellow. You can use the "Hint" button for help. Click Here!

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Casapalabras — Concentration

Casapalabras Instructions: This is the classic game Concentration. Click a question-mark tile to turn it over. Try to find its match by clicking another tile. If the tiles match, they will turn yellow and stay face up. If they don't match, they will flip over and you must try again. Click Here!

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Buscapalabras — Word Search

Instructions: The words in the word list on the right are hidden in the puzzle, always reading in a straight line — across, down, or diagonally, backward or forward. When you locate a word in the puzzle, click and drag in the puzzle from its first letter to its last letter. Then, for bonus points, provide the correct translation of the word! If you get stuck, click on a word in the word list, then click on "Help" to reveal all locations of the word's first letter in the puzzle. Click Here!

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¡Vamos a escribir! — Let's Write!

		¡Vamos a escribir!: Write a paragraph in Spanish to your teacher.

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