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Difficulty: MediumAddressing Prompt Queries and Information Requests

You receive the following email from a coordinator regarding a summer science camp:

'Estimado/a estudiante: Le escribo para confirmar su participación en nuestro campamento científico. Para finalizar su inscripción, necesitamos saber: ¿qué rama de la ciencia le interesa más explorar? y ¿tiene alguna restricción alimenticia que debamos tener en cuenta?'

Write a brief formal reply (2-3 sentences) in Spanish that:
1) Addresses both queries completely.
2) Asks for one additional detail about the camp.
3) Maintains a formal register (usted).

Answer: Estimado coordinador: Me interesa explorar la biología marina. No tengo ninguna restricción alimenticia. ¿Me podría informar sobre el horario diario? / Estimada coordinadora: La rama que más me interesa es la química y soy vegetariano. ¿Podría enviarme la lista de materiales que necesito llevar? / Estimado coordinador: Muchas gracias por su mensaje. Me gustaría explorar la astronomía y no tengo alergias. ¿Habrá transporte disponible desde la ciudad?

Answer

A formal Spanish response addressing the preferred science branch, dietary restrictions, and asking a relevant follow-up question using the 'usted' register.
A high-scoring reply must explicitly answer both questions (science branch and diet), include a relevant follow-up question, and maintain formal vocabulary and verb conjugations throughout the response.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the prompt to identify the two specific queries.
Query 1 asks for the preferred branch of science. Query 2 asks about dietary restrictions.
Addressing all parts of the prompt is required for a complete task score.
2
Draft responses to the queries using formal register.
Sentences such as 'Me interesa la química.' and 'Soy alérgico a los cacahuetes.'
Maintains the formal 'usted' register and directly answers the provided questions.
3
Formulate an appropriate request for additional details.
A formal question such as '¿Me podría informar sobre el horario diario?'
Fulfills the explicit instruction to ask for more information.

Key Concept

Effectively addressing all information requests in a formal email reply while maintaining the appropriate register.
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