Ejercicios C1 : Adaptar su discurso al contexto en inglés

En este curso has aprendido a ajustar tu inglés según la situación comunicativa, eligiendo el registro adecuado. Pon a prueba tu dominio del tono, el vocabulario y la estructura con estos ejercicios.

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Ejercicio 1 : ¿Qué registro usar en cada situación?

Lee cada situación y elige la respuesta en inglés que mejor se adapta al contexto comunicativo descrito.

1. You are writing an email to an important client to apologize for a delay in delivery. Which sentence do you use?
   • Sorry, we messed up and the stuff is late.
   • We sincerely apologize for the delay and any inconvenience this may have caused.
   • Hey, just wanted to say sorry about the delivery thing.
   • We're really sorry but things got a bit complicated on our end.
2. During an informal meeting with colleagues you trust, you propose a new idea. Which sentence is most appropriate?
   • I hereby propose that we implement a revised operational strategy forthwith.
   • I would like to formally suggest the adoption of an alternative methodology.
   • What if we tried a totally different approach? I think it could really work.
   • One must consider the feasibility of an alternative paradigm at this juncture.
3. You are presenting your team’s results to the company’s senior management. How do you introduce the data?
   • So, the numbers are actually pretty good this quarter, which is cool.
   • The figures for this quarter demonstrate a significant improvement in overall performance.
   • We did way better than last time, which is awesome for everyone.
   • Things went well, and the stats kind of show that we're on the right track.
4. A friend asks you how your presentation went today. Which answer reflects the appropriate register?
   • The presentation proceeded satisfactorily, yielding a favorable reception from the audience.
   • It went really well, actually! Everyone seemed pretty engaged, which was great.
   • The outcome of the presentation was deemed successful by all stakeholders present.
   • I am pleased to report that the presentation was met with considerable appreciation.

Correction

1. We sincerely apologize for the delay and any inconvenience this may have caused.
2. What if we tried a totally different approach? I think it could really work.
3. The figures for this quarter demonstrate a significant improvement in overall performance.
4. It went really well, actually! Everyone seemed pretty engaged, which was great.

Ejercicio 2 : Completa el diálogo según el registro

Completa cada intervención del diálogo eligiendo la frase que respeta el registro comunicativo indicado entre paréntesis.

1. Contexto: correo formal a un proveedor. — 'Dear Mr. Thompson, ___ regarding the terms of our upcoming contract renewal.'
2. Contexto: conversación informal entre compañeros de trabajo. — 'Are you coming to the meeting later?' / '___'
3. Contexto: entrevista de trabajo. Entrevistador: 'Why are you interested in this position?' / Candidato: '___'
4. Contexto: mensaje de texto a un amigo. — '___ the party tonight, I'm so excited!'

Correction

1. I am writing to inquire regarding the terms of our upcoming contract renewal.
2. Yeah, I'll be there in a bit, just finishing something up.
3. I am particularly drawn to this role because it aligns with my professional background in project management.
4. I cannot wait for the party tonight, I'm so excited!

Ejercicio 3 : Reformula según el registro indicado

Reformula cada enunciado adaptándolo al registro indicado entre paréntesis. La frase reformulada debe mantener el mismo significado pero ajustarse al tono, vocabulario y estructura apropiados.

1. Frase original (informal): 'We totally messed up the project and now everyone's mad.' → Reformula en registro FORMAL.
2. Frase original (formal): 'We would like to request your presence at the annual general meeting scheduled for the 15th of November.' → Reformula en registro INFORMAL.
3. Frase original (informal): 'I dunno, I guess the idea's okay but it's kind of boring, to be honest.' → Reformula en registro NEUTRO-PROFESIONAL.
4. Frase original (formal): 'It has come to our attention that the aforementioned deliverables have not been submitted within the stipulated timeframe.' → Reformula en registro INFORMAL.

Correction

1. We regret to acknowledge that the project encountered significant setbacks, which has resulted in considerable dissatisfaction among the stakeholders.
2. Hey, just wanted to let you know we'd love for you to come to the yearly meeting on November 15th!
3. While the idea has some merit, it may benefit from further development to increase its overall impact.
4. Hey, we noticed you haven't sent in the stuff we talked about yet — any chance you can get it to us soon?