Mi Nuevo Vecino
Today, a new neighbor arrives at the building. His name is Carlos, and he's from Mexico. Carlos brings a big box and a curious cat. “Hello, I'm Carlos,” he says with a smile.
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- 4 comprehension questions
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Hoy llega un nuevo vecino al edificio. Se llama Carlos y es de México.Your speaking goal
Introduce yourself, welcome a neighbor, and invite them for coffee.
- “Hola, soy Carlos”
- “Mucho gusto”
- “Bienvenido”
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Hoy llega un nuevo al . Se llama Carlos y es de México. Carlos trae una grande y un gato curioso. «Hola, soy Carlos», dice con una sonrisa. «Mucho gusto», añade. «Hola, Carlos, yo soy Ana», responde ella. «Bienvenido», dice . Ana a Carlos con las cajas pesadas. El gato se llama Luna y tiene ojos verdes brillantes. Después de mover las cajas, Ana invita a Carlos a tomar café. Ellos y ríen juntos. Ana piensa que Carlos es muy amable. Ahora tiene un buen vecino.
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Today, a new neighbor arrives at the building. His name is Carlos, and he's from Mexico. Carlos brings a big box and a curious cat. “Hello, I'm Carlos,” he says with a smile. “Nice to meet you,” he adds. “Hello, Carlos, I'm Ana,” she replies. “Welcome,” she says kindly. Ana helps Carlos with the heavy boxes. The cat's name is Luna, and she has bright green eyes. After moving the boxes, Ana invites Carlos for coffee. They talk and laugh together. Ana thinks Carlos is very kind. Now she has a good neighbor.
Vocabulary recap
Reading Comprehension Exercise
A1 Spanish Reading Comprehension Exercises
1. Where is Carlos from?
Correct: Mexico
Carlos is from Mexico, as mentioned at the beginning of the story.
2. What does Carlos bring with him?
Correct: A big box and a cat
Carlos brings a big box and a curious cat named Luna.
3. What does Ana do after moving the boxes?
Correct: Invites Carlos for coffee
Ana invites Carlos for coffee, which starts a conversation.
4. How does Ana describe Carlos?
Correct: Kind
Ana thinks Carlos is very kind, which is a good quality in a neighbor.
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