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La Estructura de Lectura: Ponerlo Todo en Práctica - Aprenda Rápido Lectura en Inglés (page 2)

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Pasaje de Práctica 1

Comience con el siguiente pasaje. Léalo con cuidado y márquelo. Contesta las preguntas que siguen.

There are several reasons why Brad's family is in financial trouble these days. The problems started with, and probably all stem from, his dad's loss of his job in February. That instantly hit home, and the whole family had to start being very parsimonious, saving every penny they could. Things got worse, though, when his sister Helen got pneumonia. The medical bills added up, since she was in the hospital for a full month. Halfway through, she got fired from her part-time job at the restaurant, so what little cash she had been contributing to the family suddenly vanished without a trace. Now, Brad's mother has been working more hours, but that has caused problems of its own: She's constantly tired, irritable, and sometimes sick. Things are hard at Brad's house right now, but with spring on the way, they remain hopeful.
  1. Which two organizational strategies does the author use?
    1. chronological order
    2. order of importance
    3. compare and contrast
    4. cause and effect
  2. Parsimonious means
    1. sad; depressed
    2. nervous; unsure
    3. careful about spending; thrifty
    4. difficult; not easy
  3. What started the financial trouble for Brad's family?
  4. What happened as a result of the initial cause?
    1.  
    2.  
    3.  
    4.  
    5.  
    6.  

Respuestas

  1. a, d. Los sucesos se narran en el orden en que tomaron lugar, y se hace claro cada conexión entre ellos.
  2. c. En este contexto, parsimonious tiene que ver con la práctica de no malgastar dinero.
  3. Todos los problemas surgen del momento en que el padre de Brad perdió su trabajo.
  4. After Brad's father lost his job, events took place in this order:
    1. The family had to start saving money.
    2. His sister Helen got pneumonia.
    3. The family missed the money she would have contributed.
    4. Helen lost her part-time job.
    5. Brad's mother started working longer.
    6. Brad's mother began to be tired, irritable, and sick.

¿Cómo fue? ¿Pudo notar cada una de las causas que conducen a un efecto, y como causó que pasara algo más (otro efecto)?

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