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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
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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
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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
What is the first thing I am going to do after I finish university? What are some bad things about going to France? |
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
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Answers to Reading Comprehension Test
Past tenses
- I won 15 euro.
- I had dinner with my girlfriend and watched a movie.
- The water was too hot.
- I talked to my friend for one hour.
Present tenses
- Sarah works in Microsoft.
- Yes, He is very nice.
- Yes, He wants to run a marathon
- Mark is working a lot because his company is very busy.
Future tenses
- I am going to travel to France
- I am going to spend a lot of money and miss my family
Present Perfect
- Yes, Jess likes her job
- She has been working there for 9 months.
- Her job is tiring because she has to do the work of two people
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