Textos en inglés: Lecturas básicas para practicar (Pasado,presente, futuro y Presente perfecto)

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En estas 4 lecturas de inglés para principiantes, tú puedes practicar los tiempos verbales en el pasado, presente y futuro. El último diálogo utiliza ejemplos reales del presente perfecto si estás listo para pasar a un tiempo verbal más difícil!

Texto en ingles: Simple Past

Last weekend

What did you do last weekend?

I had a great weekend last weekend. On Friday I went to a bar with my friends. I ate a delicious hamburger and french fries. I entered a pool tournament and I played really well. I won the tournament and won 15 euro. I was very happy. I met new people from Germany and they showed me a popular drink in Germany that is similar to a Bloody Mary.

On Saturday I was a bit tired. I stayed in bed until 11 o’clock in the morning and then I had a nice brunch. I ate toast with tomatoes and mushrooms and I drank coffee. I went out and walked around the town where I live with my girlfriend. We went to the supermarket and bought a lot of vegetables. My bags were heavy and we walked home up the hill. My girlfriend made Lasagna for dinner and then we watched a movie.

On Sunday I woke up late again. I had a very lazy weekend! I had a nice brunch again (beans on toast this time). We went to a nice hotel and used their spa facilities. I went swimming but the water in the jacuzzi was too hot so I didn’t use the jacuzzi. I love reading a book beside the swimming pool. I spent about 4 hours there. When I arrived home I called my friend on Whatsapp and we talked for one hour. I had a great weekend.

Reading Comprehension questions

Answers at the bottom of the page. Please write full answers.

Texto en inglés: Present tenses

Dialogue

Peter: Hey Sarah! How are you today?

Sarah: I am fine. How are you?

Peter: I am ok. I am a bit tired.

Sarah: Are you working a lot Peter?

Peter: Yes. My company is very busy at the moment. We are working on a new project for Google. It is very exciting.

Sarah:  Oh wow! That is exciting Where are you working now?

Peter: I am working in the Software Development department. It is a lot of work and the hours are long but I really enjoy my job. What about you? Where are you working now?

Sarah: That is great!… I am working with Microsoft. It is a lot of work too but my boss is very nice so I am very happy there. 

Peter: Cool! And how is Mark? 

Sarah: He is great. He is training a lot. He wants to run a marathon. 

Peter: Wow. That is amazing. I am trying to go to the gym more often but I am a bit lazy. I just don’t have the motivation after a long day at work!

Sarah: I know, I know. I can’t move from the couch when I get home from work!

Peter: haha I know that feeling! Well.. it was nice to see you again Sarah. Let’s talk soon.

Sarah: Yes, Definitely! Bye!!

Peter: Bye!! 

Reading Comprehension questions

Texto en inglés: Future tenses

What are you going to do after university?

When I finish university I want to do lots of things! I am going to travel abroad to spend some time in France. I want to improve my French and I think I will improve if I spend a few months living in a small town in the South of France. I am going to practice guitar every day because I won’t have to study every day. It is going to be so great! I am going to go to the beach every morning and swim in the sea. I am going to spend a lot of money there but I think I will be okay. 

When I come back from France I will get a job in my area here in Dublin. I would like to work for a big company and I will make a lot of money. I am going to rent a big apartment and have big parties with all my friends. We are going to have so much fun. I am going to miss my family when I go to France so I am going to invite my parents to my new apartment for dinner every weekend. It is going to be so cool!

Reading Comprehension questions

Texto en inglés: Present perfect dialogue

John: Hey Jessica! How are you? What have you been doing recently?

Jess: Hey John! I am great! I have been very busy recently. I have been working a lot.

John: That is great! Where are you working now?

Jess: I am working for Intel.

John: Oh… How long have you been working there?

Jess: I have been working there for 9 months.

John: That is great. Do you like your job?

Jess: Yes I do…. But … since my coworker got fired in April, I have been doing her job too. It is very tiring.

John: I understand. Have you received more money for doing more work?

Jess: No, I haven’t They haven’t even given me holidays since I started. I think I need a holiday soon. I have been very stressed. 

John: Yes, I think you need a holiday. I have been on holiday from work for one month. It has been so good. I have been playing a lot of golf and I have been feeling a lot more relaxed.

Jess: Oh.. That sounds so good. 

Reading Comprehension questions

Answers to Reading Comprehension Test

Past tenses

1. I won 15 euro.
2. I had dinner with my girlfriend and watched a movie.
3. The water was too hot.
4. I talked to my friend for one hour.

Present tenses

1. Sarah works in Microsoft.
2. Yes, He is very nice.
3. Yes, He wants to run a marathon
4. Mark is working a lot because his company is very busy.

Future tenses

1. I am going to travel to France
2. I am going to spend a lot of money and miss my family

Present Perfect

1. Yes, Jess likes her job
2. She has been working there for 9 months.
3. Her job is tiring because she has to do the work of two people

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