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Fin de semana en Granada

Laura arrived in Granada on Friday with a budget train ticket, but her suitcase squeaked like a mouse on every staircase.

Illustration for the A2 story "Fin de semana en Granada": Laura combines a squeaky suitcase, a hillside mirador, and a slow breakfast to learn Granada one staircase at a time.

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Laura llegó a Granada el viernes con un billete de tren económico, pero su maleta chirriaba como un ratón en cada escalera.

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tesoro
treasure
“El pirata buscaba un tesoro escondido.”
rincón
corner
“Encontré un rincón tranquilo para leer.”

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Laura llegó a Granada el viernes con un billete de tren económico, pero su maleta chirriaba como un ratón en cada escalera. Esa tarde, caminó hasta un pequeño donde la Alhambra brillaba como un tesoro dorado contra el cielo azul. Al día siguiente, se perdió entre que olían a y café recién molido. En un bar, el camarero le sugirió esperar antes de entrar si no tenía , así que Laura anotó el consejo sin protestar. El domingo, después de dormir hasta tarde, compartió una con verduras, disfrutando de un desayuno lento antes del tren. Al subir al tren, guardó en la el mapa de chocolate, su mejor recuerdo de cada rincón explorado.

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Laura arrived in Granada on Friday with a budget train ticket, but her suitcase squeaked like a mouse on every staircase. That afternoon, she walked to a small lookout where the Alhambra shone like a golden treasure against the blue sky. The next day, she got lost in steep alleyways scented with jasmine and freshly ground coffee. In a bar, the waiter suggested she wait before entering if she didn't have a reservation, so Laura jotted down the advice without protest. On Sunday, after sleeping in, she shared a Spanish omelette with vegetables, savoring a slow breakfast before the train. As she boarded the train, she tucked the chocolate-stained map into her backpack, her best memory of every corner explored.

Reading Comprehension Exercise

A2 Spanish Reading Comprehension Exercises

1. How does Laura's suitcase sound on the stairs?

2. How did Laura describe the Alhambra from the viewpoint?

3. What did Laura do on Sunday morning?

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