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 #1: MUSIC TO INTEGRATE
IMMIGRANTS
In this video, BBC journalist Karim Hauser reports on a musical group called Madera
de Cayuco. The report appeared on BBC Mundo. The recording lasts about three
minutes.
1. What are three characteristics that make the integration of immigrants difficult?
2. How long did it take Paul Sagong to arrive in Spain? How do I arrive?
3. What happened to the jobs Paul had gotten?
4. What position does Paul occupy in Madera de Cayuco?
5. What is the purpose of the Raiz Foundation?
6. Why is the Lavapies neighborhood important?
7. What are two things that make it difficult for Madera de Cayuco to have a true
impact?
8. According to Rocio Gomez, what should the changes be like in history courses?
Explain.
9. Regarding the number of immigrants, how has the situation in Spain changed
recently?
10. What have many immigrants decided?
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This recording comes from the program Mejor con Gaby Vargas on the Noticias NVS
portal. In the audio the announcer talks about the profession and character of Edgar
Serrano, who works as an underwater diver on an oil platform. The recording lasts about
four minutes.
1. What wrong idea comes to mind when we think of heroes?
2. According to the announcer, where are the heroes?
3. What is the work that Edgar Serrano does?
4. Where he works?
5. What dangers do you face while working?
 6. What can you see when you look at Don Edgar?
7. Mention at least two things to which he has dedicated his working life.
8. The speaker gives two definitions of the word heroes. According to her, what kind
of people are they?
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 #3: TRIBUTE TO WAR VETERANS OF THE
SECURITY FORCES

The video is a tribute to veterans of the Falklands War. This war took place in 1982 between
Argentina and Great Britain. The recording lasts about two and a half minutes.
1. Why is it not possible to personally deliver the diploma to some soldiers who fought?
2. It gives an example of "the demalvinization" that veterans have to go through, according to
Nilda Garre.
3. According to her, what type of war was the Falklands War?
4. What country does Garre think the Malvinas belong to?
5. How does she describe those who are now settled in the Falklands?
6. According to her, who supports Argentina's position regarding the Malvinas?
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 #4: YOUNG PEOPLE WHO LEAVE
This recording talks about the options available to Spanish workers who decide to leave the
country in search of a better future. It was broadcast in Spain on a Radio 5 program. The
recording lasts about four minutes.
1. What are two reasons why young people leave Spain?
2. How do the salaries of university students in Spain compare with those in other European
countries?
3. What is the country where the majority of Spaniards looking for work go?
4. Why do Spaniards go to Great Britain?
5. What has happened in the UK in terms of getting a job?
6. According to the Germans, why should the Spanish take Germany into account?
7. What are three of the most in-demand jobs in Germany?
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 #5: INTERVIEW WITH A
BUSINESSWOMAN
In this recording, Ivette Barreto, president of the Association of Ibero-American Business
Women "Pachamama", is interviewed. He appeared on a Radio 5 program in Spain. The
recording lasts about three minutes.
1. Why did Ivette Barreto come to Spain?
2. How long did you plan to be in Spain? Why did you decide to stay?
3. What is the town where she grew up like? What was she doing there?
4. Mention two things she learned from her parents.
5. While you were working, what else did you do? Why did he do it?
6. Before going to Spain, what types of trips had you taken? Why did he do it?
7. Was it easy for you to adjust to life in Spain? What helped you adjust to your new
life?
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 #6: EDUCATION AND SELF-
ESTEEM
In this video Rigoberta Menchu (human rights activist) and Alvaro Uribe (president of
Colombia, 2002-2010) participate in a panel, "Education and Values for Peaceful
Coexistence", organized by the Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico. The
recording lasts about five minutes.
1. According to Rigoberta Menchu, what do teachers assume about students?
2. According to her, what do we have to make possible for young people?
3. What is behind a woman, a young man or a teacher?
4. What will education allow the people who receive it?
5. What does Rigoberta Menchu live for? What are you educated for?
6. Regarding dialogue, what does the former president of Colombia think is
important?
7. What needs to be done in Latin American countries? Mention at least two things.
8. According to Hector Aguilar Camin, how can people help each other? What is the
main thing?
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 #7: EDUCATION, SOCIETY
AND WORK
The following video was recorded during the VII International Education Meeting of Fundación
Telefónica. It is titled "Conclusions of the topic: Relationships between education, society and
work." The recording lasts three minutes.
1. According to Anibal de la Torre, what image do people seem to have of the educational
system? Mention three.
2. What do people want, according to Anibal de la Torre? Mention two things.
3. According to Jose Maria Bermudez de Castro, what is the challenge for the future?
4. What will make a person happier?
5. According to Jose de la Pena, what is the future like?
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 #8: FUN DAY AT WORK
The following listening text is a report from Radio 5, a Spanish National Radio station. It's
about Fun Day at Work. The recording lasts about two minutes.
1. What is the antidote that human beings have to reduce negativity?
2. According to Eduardo Jauregui, professor at the University of San Luis, what is the
perception of humor and work?
3. What have some Spanish businessmen realized?
4. What is fun according to Isabel Arribas?
5. What benefits has the fun culture brought to the company?
6. What have been some of the activities in which the employees of the Balumba
company have participated? Mention at least three.
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 #9: THE PANTIACOLLA
EXPEDITION 2011
The following listening text is a report from the Radio Euskadi program Levando
anchors. It is an interview with Diego Cortijo, member of the Spanish Geographic
Society. The recording lasts about four minutes.
1. Why did one of the news stories go around the world?
2. Write three characteristics of hieroglyphs.
3. What is the importance of this discovery?
4. Give at least four details about this civilization or culture that you have discovered.
5. Why is the scientific community baffled?
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The following recording is a selection from an interview with psychologist Marcela
Zanetti about friendship. It was broadcast on Radio Arucas (Gran Canaria, Spain).
The recording lasts about five minutes.
1. How does the speaker define friendship? What does psychology add?
2. According to psychology, why is friendship so important in relationships?
3. What is the difference between friends and relatives?
4. What can be done to make the relationship between siblings more like a
relationship between friends?
5. What are children like when they are little?
6. How do children play when they are very small?
7. What happens as children grow?
8. According to psychology, why is it important to have friends? Mention at least two
reasons given by psychology.
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 #11: A BOLIVIAN
TRADITION
The following recording is about the celebration of a traditional event in Bolivia. The
recording comes from Spanish Radio and Television. The recording lasts a little over
a minute.
1. Why do people wait until seven in the morning?
2. According to animate tradition, what do the first rays of the sun do?
3. Why do they raise their hands towards the sun?
4. What does the Aymara Indian say about what the inhabitants of the continent
should do?
5. What does the Constitution declare?
6. What purpose does the law described have?
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 #12: "A ROOF FOR MY COUNTRY"
In this video a group of young volunteers helps improve the lives of poor people
in different parts of Lima, Peru. It appeared on the El Comercio website. The
selection lasts four minutes.
1. What is the mission of "A roof for my country"?
2. Explains the family's situation in the summer and winter, as described by Luz
Ramos.
3. According to Luz Ramos, what difference is there now?
4. What challenge did the young people have?
5. According to Micaela Wensjoe, what motivates young people?
6. What does Aciri tell us about his experience?
7. What is expected at the end of the year?
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 #13: SAN'S PARRANDA
PEDRO
The following audio describes the Parranda de San Pedro and how it is celebrated in
Guatire, a city in Venezuela. It was broadcast on Kabudari Community Radio. The
recording lasts about three minutes.
1. Where did this celebration originate?
2. Who was Maria Ignacia?
3. What problem did Maria Ignacia have?
4. Why did Maria Ignacia make a request to Saint Peter?
5. What did Maria Ignacia promise San Pedro?
6. What did Maria Ignacia do on June 29? Why did he do it?
7. Describe the person who represents Maria Ignacia at the celebration.
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This recording comes from United Nations Radio. He presents us with an unusual
project that is being tested in a school in Peru. The recording lasts about three and a
half minutes.
1. Why was the friendship between the two girls possible?
2. What seems difficult to understand according to Rosalia Chacon?
3. What do you intend to achieve with this experiment?
4. How does Maria describe the friendship between them?
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5. What is the connection between the two girls?

6. Why do "regular" children earn more?
7. What do some parents think about contact between children at school?
8. What have some parents tried to do? How did some children react?
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 #15: WOMEN WHO WORK INSIDE
AND OUTSIDE THE HOUSE
The following recording discusses public policies that would help families in which women work
inside and outside the home. It comes from the Women in the World program, produced by United
Nations Radio. The recording lasts about four minutes.
1. What do the studies show according to Emma Reverter?
2. What are some of the public policies that Maria de la Paz Lopez advocates for?
3. What difficulties do public schools in Latin America present for women?
4. What problems do women face in places where there is greater poverty?
5. What change is fundamental in culture for future generations?
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 #16: A YOUTH GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
The following recording is about an interview with young people who are working on
the social transformation of their communities. In the selection, one of the young
women discusses an initiative. It was broadcast on the Spanish Radio and Television
program Without Borders. The recording lasts about four minutes.
1. According to the young Nicaraguan woman, why have the young people come to
Valencia?
2. Where and for what purpose do they work in Nicaragua?
3. How does the program work?
4. What do they have to do through their activities?
5. What do you want them to bring to their communities? For what purpose?
6. What is the social condition of the community and schools?
7. Despite the conditions in which they live, what do they want the participants to
learn?
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 #17: SENIOR-FRIENDLY CITIES
These recordings present an interview with Alfonso Contreras, advisor to the Pan
American Health Organization (PAHO), in which an initiative of the World Health
Organization is discussed and how to overcome the obstacles that arise for older
people in the areas urban. The recording lasts about four minutes.
1. For what purpose was the World Network of Age-Friendly Cities created?
2. In the previous generation, who was responsible for health?
3. What responsibility and changes does Alfonso Contreras see on the part of
governments and policies?
4. What is the obligation of a city that joins the World Network of Friendly Cities?
5. What is the importance of the city of La Plata in Argentina?
6. Why is the issue of transportation important for older people?
7. With respect to transportation, what is needed to confront the needs of older
people?
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 #18: AN INTERESTING NETWORK
SOCIAL
The following selection comes from Radio Caracol from Colombia. Discusses an
interesting Spanish social network. The selection lasts about three minutes on
average.
1. What is the initiative called?
2. According to Xurxo Torres, why did you decide to create this social network?
3. Why did you think the month in which they started the social network was
favorable?
4. What does the portal offer to users?
5. Which epitaph has had the most comments?
6. What has Xurxo Torres found in the epitaphs that users have contributed?
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 #19: INTERVIEW WITH
CRISTIAN UNDERRAGA
In this video, Chilean architect Cristian Undurraga talks about an urban project that his
office will work on. It appeared on the website of Plataforma Urbana, a non-profit
organization. The recording lasts about four minutes.
1. What is the office where the architect Cristian Undurraga works?
2. How did your office get the Eje Bulnes project?
3. Why does Undurraga consider this project so notable?
4. What condition is what is there?
5. What does Undurraga plan to do to recover the space? Mention at least three
things.
6. What new element will you build at the end of the walk?
7. What are some aspects of Almagro Park that you plan to improve?
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 #20: WORK SUCCESS AND
BEAUTY
In this video several women and a man give their opinion about beauty and
success. It appeared in the digital magazine Alo Mujeres. The recording lasts
about three minutes.

Write down two of the ideas about beauty presented by three of the people who
appear in the video.
• Judith Sarmiento, journalist
• Angela Benedetti, ambassador of Colombia in Panama
• Gloria Zea, director of MAMBO
• Samy Bessudo, general secretary, Aviatur
• Margarita Valencia, writer
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 #21: HOW TO DEVELOP
CREATIVITY
This recording is the introduction given by the announcer Sergio Fernandez to a
program in which various aspects of creativity are discussed. In it, Fernandez gives
his opinions about creativity. It was broadcast on ABC Punto Radio, Spain. The
recording lasts about three minutes.
1. What are two results of the fear of error?
2. What is less important in today's world?
3. What belief can negatively affect innate creativity?
4. How does Sergio Fernandez define creativity?
5. According to him, what is the beginning of all madness?
6. What will happen if you don't design your future?
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The video is about informed and sustainable clothing consumption. It appeared in the Mexican
government's online consumer magazine. The recording lasts about two minutes.
1. Where can you get second-hand "treasures"?
2. Where does the word vintage come from?
3. What is the word vintage used for in terms of fashion?
4. Why is it attractive to enter the vintage clothing area?
5. What is the first place to look for vintage products?
6. To avoid problems, what should you make sure before buying vintage clothing?
7. To be a responsible consumer, what do you have to do?
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 #23: INDIGENOUS AND
LANGUAGE BARRIERS
In this video some indigenous immigrants talk about a special difficulty that they face when
arriving in the United States. The video comes from CNN Mexico. The recording lasts
approximately three minutes.
1. What is Mexican Marta Basurto learning?
2. What are Mixteco, Chiapanec and Nahuatl?
3. What are two public places where there is a communication barrier?
4. Inside the house, what problem does not knowing the language cause?
5. What do some of these people do instead of integrating into the Latin or Saxon
community?
6. Why is it difficult to know the number of people who speak indigenous languages?
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 #24: SPANISH IN THE WORLD
-PUERTO RICO
The prestigious flamenco choreographer Antonio Santella talks about his life and work
in Puerto Rico. The recording appeared on the program Españoles en el mundo on
Spanish Radio and Television. The recording lasts about three minutes.
1. From whom did Antonio Santaella learn to dance flamenco?
2. According to him, how are Puerto Ricans similar to the Spaniards of Andalusia?
Mention two things.
3. When you arrived from New York, what helped you decide to stay in Puerto Rico?
4. What does he do every year?
5. What do flamenco and salsa have in common?
6. According to your friend Antonio, who is the best flamenco dancer?
7. According to him, what characteristics do Puerto Ricans have in common with
Andalusians?
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This recording is about the digital divide in Spain. Manu Martinez and Marta Pastor,
hosts of the Spanish National Radio 5.0 program, participate in the recording. They
interview Luis Alvarez, president of the SigoJoven social network. The recording
lasts approximately seven minutes.
1. According to Mr. Alvarez, what does the SigoJoven social network promote?
2. Are there requirements to participate in the social network? Explain your answer.
3. How does Mr. Alvarez see the digital divide?
4. What are they promoting through the social network?
5. That many associations have launched? What is the purpose of what they have
done?
6. How old must the person be to participate on the page? What does four point
zero represent?
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 #26: CITIZEN
JOURNALISM
The following interview comes from the Spanish Radio and Television program 5.0.
The program is directed by Manu Martinez and Marta Pastor and they interview Oscar
Espiritusanto, author of a recent book on citizen journalism. The recording lasts
approximately seven minutes.
1. Why does Oscar Espiritusanto see citizen journalism as a very positive evolution?
2. Why are they in a great moment for journalism?
3. How is digital journalism different from citizen journalism?
4. What has allowed the democratization of the Internet?
5. In which countries does citizen journalism gain value?
6. Why does Mr. Espiritusanto use the example of the attacks and riots in London?
7. How does global distribution and reporting in English help people reporting on
atrocities in a country?
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This recording is a Radio 5 podcast. This segment of the program To your health
discusses one of the portals on medical information with his medical advisor Jesus
Sanchez Martos. The recording lasts approximately four minutes.
1. Who participates in the medico.com portal?
2. Why does Dr. Sanchez Martos place emphasis on the word rigor?
3. Why can't you ensure that the information on the Internet is true?
4. According to the selection, what do certain web pages take advantage of?
5. What is not medico.com?
6. What is the role of the Adams Library?
7. What is Medico.com fighting against?
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This recording from Radio 5 is a segment of the program To your health. In the recording,
the use of telemedicine is discussed with Dr. Modoaldo Garrido, Direct Manager of the
Alcorcon Foundation Hospital. The recording lasts approximately four minutes.
1. What is telemedicine?
2. According to Dr. Garrido, what are the purposes of the Internet space that he
discusses? Mention at least three.
3. What is the purpose of the information that is stored on the servers?
4. How has the doctor's job changed over time?
5. Taking into account all the information in the selection, what does "continuing medical
training" refer to? Explain with details.
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 #29: AN EVENT IN MEXICO
This podcast was broadcast on Trending Podcast, an Internet portal where individuals
with an interest in the news can present the news and their opinions. The podcast
was produced by Tamara Leon, who identifies herself as a "communicator by
profession." The recording lasts about four minutes.
1. What did Tamara Leon have to experience? What years did it happen? How was it
and how long did it last?
2. What was the reason why so many buildings were ruined?
3. Describe what the family did that morning before going out to the garden.
4. What could you see from your garden?
5. What happens once you've gone through that kind of experience?
6. What did they find when they returned home?
7. What happened when they arrived at school? Explain why.
8. Why did you feel proud to be Mexican?
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 #3O: ABUSE OF OLD AGE
The following recording was broadcast on Radio 5 in the program A Su Salud. In it,
Dr. Jose Manuel Rivera Casado, geriatrician, discusses the situation of older people
as part of the World Day of Awareness of Elder Abuse and Childbirth. The recording
lasts approximately three minutes.
1. Why does Dr. Rivera Casado mention Professor Robert Butler?
2. How does society treat older people?
3. What is not taken into account with respect to older people
4. How does today's society view youth and old age?
5. Why should society become aware, according to the doctor?
6. How is the profile of the elderly person changing? Explain.
7. For Dr. Rivera Casado, what should older people do?
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minutes to finish them.
 #31: THE UNEMPLOYMENT
OF ANCIENT EGYPT
In the following recording we talk about the effect of the economy on the construction
of the pyramids of Egypt. This podcast appeared on the website of Onda Cero, a
Spanish radio station. The recording lasts approximately three minutes.
1. According to recent research, who worked on the construction of the Egyptian
pyramids?
2. What is one of the circumstances that increased unemployment in Egypt?
3. Why did the pharaohs order the pyramids to be built?
4. How did the pharaohs apply Keynes's theory of public spending?
5. What is the most likely theory about why there are only three great pyramids in
Egypt?
6. Why is it believed that Pharaoh Mycerinus stopped building pyramids?
7. Where is Mycerinus buried?
You are going to listen to a recording. First, you have
one minute to read the introduction and questions. Then
you will listen to the recording twice. While you listen,
you can take notes. After listening for the first time, you
have one minute to answer the questions.
After listening for the second time, you will have two
minutes to finish them.
 #32: WORLD ENVIRONMENT
DAY
The following recording comes from UN Radio (the United Nations Organization) and
includes an interview with Margarita Astralaga, the Regional Director Representative
of the UN Environment Program. The recording lasts about five minutes.
1. In 2011, what was the motto ( slogan ) for World Environment Day?
2. World Environment Day seeks to celebrate positive environmental actions.
Mention two of the initiatives they want people to adopt.
3. Margarita Astralaga, director of the UN program for Latin America and the
Caribbean, mentions several services that forests provide and that help the people
of the region. Mention two of these services.
4. The program director says that those interested in the environment have made
many efforts, but are "at a disadvantage in a race against time." What do you mean by
this statement?
5. In 2011, why did the world celebration take place in India?
6. Give an example that the director mentions of environmental degradation related
to climate change.
You are going to see a video. First, you have one minute to
read the introduction and questions. Then you will listen to
the recording twice. While you listen, you can take notes.
After listening for the first time, you have one minute to
answer the questions. After listening a second time, you will
have two minutes to finish them.
 #33: THE CHURCH AND SCIENCE
This video appeared in the BBC Mundo news section. It presents an initiative to
modernize the relationship between the Catholic Church and science. The recording
lasts about two minutes.
1. What have the church and science tried to do over the years?
2. For centuries, what was the relationship between the church and science?
3. What type of material will be included in the project?
4. What is the objective of the new Internet page?
5. What are the Vatican and the Italian Space Agency trying to explain?
6. What data can be found on the site?
7. What happened to Giordano Bruno? Because?
You are going to see a video. First, you have one minute to
read the introduction and questions. Then you will listen to
the recording twice. While you listen, you can take notes.
After listening for the first time, you have one minute to
answer the questions. After listening a second time, you will
have two minutes to finish them.
This video presents some artisans from Quibdo, Colombia, who make a living in an
exemplary company. Appears on UN Radio. The recording lasts about two minutes.
1. What common characteristic do the products made in this company have?
2. What are two characteristics of the population of Quidbdo that are mentioned?
3. What culture do you choose your designs from?
4. Why is Damaguarte considered an exemplary company?
5. What family obligation can the employee fulfill?
6. What is the support that advisors give to the company?
You are going to listen to a recording. First, you have
one minute to read the introduction and questions.
Then you will listen to the recording twice. While you
listen, you can take notes. After listening for the first
time, you have one minute to answer the questions.
After listening for the second time, you will have two
minutes to finish them.
The following selection is about a program called Ella, an initiative of the organization
Intervida, which will be carried out in countries such as Bangladesh, El Salvador or
Burkina Faso. Appears on Solidarity World on RTVE's Radio 5. The recording lasts
about four minutes.
1. What is the main purpose of the Ella program for girls in these countries?
2. According to the selection, what kind of job could these girls get without the help of
this program? Mention at least three.
3. What effects will secondary education produce for girls?
4. How do you identify girls for the program?
5. Who are they going to try to give information about the program?
6. Through what means are you going to communicate information about the
progress of the program?