El Tren Vocabulary 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as an objective for this lesson?

• Use vocabulary related to train travel

• Discuss interesting train trips in Peru and Mexico

• Learn about train safety rules

• Use the verb decir

Open Ended

Why do you think train travel is important in some countries but not in others?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries is mentioned as having a historic train station that now serves as a railway museum?

• Panama

• Chile

• Cuba

• Spain

Open Ended

What are some differences in the use of trains in various Spanish-speaking countries as described in the text?

Multiple Choice

According to the information provided, where do passengers wait for their train?

• En el quiosco

• En la vía

• En la sala de espera

• En la ventanilla

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items can you find in the hall of a train station according to the vocabulary section?

• el quiosco, la sala de espera, el horario

• el andén, la vía, el vagón

• el tren, la ventanilla, el billete

• la tarifa, el billete sencillo, el coche

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct term for a train conductor in Spain?

• el revisor

• el cobrador

• el asiento

• el bufetería

Multiple Select

Which of the following are places or features you might encounter on a train journey, according to the vocabulary presented?

• el cañón

• el coche cafetería

• el risco

• la plaza

Open Ended

Describe the process passengers follow when traveling by train, from boarding to reaching their destination, using vocabulary from the images.

Multiple Choice

What is the preterite form of the verb 'andar' for 'nosotros(as)'?

• anduvimos

• anduvieron

• anduve

• anduviste

Open Ended

Explain the special meaning that some irregular preterite verbs take on, as shown in the examples on the page.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the use of pronouns after prepositions in Spanish?

• Mí and ti are used instead of yo and tú after prepositions.

• All pronouns after prepositions are the same as subject pronouns, except for mí and ti.

• Usted and ustedes are never used after prepositions.

• Nosotros changes to nos after prepositions.

Open Ended

Explain how the conversation at the ticket window (ventanilla) demonstrates the use of formal and informal language in Spanish. Provide examples from the dialogue.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the cultural notes included on these pages?

• To teach new vocabulary words.

• To provide context about Spanish-speaking countries and their customs.

• To explain grammar rules in detail.

• To give instructions for classroom activities.

Multiple Select

Based on the comic conversation at the ticket window and the comprehension questions, which of the following statements are correct?

• The passenger buys a round-trip ticket.

• The ticket is for Córdoba.

• The passenger travels in first class.

• The ticket is discounted for students.

Multiple Choice

According to the text, why is the train considered an important means of transportation in Spain but not in most parts of Latin America?

• Because Spain has more cities connected by train and frequent departures, while Latin America relies more on buses and planes.

• Because trains in Spain are slower than in Latin America.

• Because Latin America has more train routes than Spain.

• Because trains in Latin America are more modern than in Spain.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Machu Picchu is correct?

• Machu Picchu is an Aztec city located in Cuzco.

• Machu Picchu was discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.

• Machu Picchu is at a lower altitude than Cuzco and never rains there.

• Machu Picchu is a colonial city built by the Spanish.

Open Ended

What are some challenges travelers face when taking the train from Cuzco to Machu Picchu, and how do they prepare for them?

Multiple Choice

What is one reason the train journey from Panama City to Colón is considered interesting for travelers?

• It is the fastest train in the world.

• Passengers can observe many ships using the Panama Canal during the trip.

• The train travels through a desert region.

• It is only available once a year.

Multiple Select

Which of the following topics did you learn about in this lesson?

• Vocabulary related to train travel

• The history of trains in Europe

• The preterite of irregular verbs

• Prepositional pronouns

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned today, how does train travel in Spanish-speaking countries compare to train travel in your own country?