La Panadería del Sábado
Sofía ventured out early on Saturday, eager to snag some freshly baked bread before the line snaked around the corner.
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Sofía salió temprano el sábado porque quería comprar pan recién horneado antes de que se formara la cola.Warm-up vocabulary
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Sofía salió temprano el sábado porque quería comprar pan antes de que se formara la . En la de la plaza, Don Ramón conocía a casi todos por el nombre y repartía saludos con una servilleta sobre el hombro. Esta vez le ofreció un caliente de focaccia con romero y le preguntó si esa semana también tenía muchos exámenes. Sofía se rió: dijo que sí, pero que ese fin de semana solo quería buen pan y dormir sin . Pagó como cada mañana con billetes sencillos y guardó las monedas en el bolsillo de la chaqueta. Cruzó la plaza bajo una ligera, pensando que el olor a era suficiente plan para ese día.
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Sofía ventured out early on Saturday, eager to snag some freshly baked bread before the line snaked around the corner. At the plaza bakery, Don Ramón knew nearly everyone by name, tossing greetings with a napkin draped over his shoulder. This time, he handed her a warm slice of rosemary focaccia and asked if she had many exams that week. Sofía chuckled, admitting she did, but all she craved that weekend was good bread and sleep without alarms. She paid, as usual, with small bills, tucking the coins into her jacket pocket. She crossed the plaza under a gentle drizzle, deciding the aroma of yeast was plan enough for the day.
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Reading Comprehension Exercise
A2 Spanish Reading Comprehension Exercises
1. Why did Sofía go out early?
Correct: She wanted fresh bread before the line formed
The text says she wanted to buy bread before the line formed.
2. What does Don Ramón offer Sofía?
Correct: A piece of rosemary focaccia
Don Ramón offers Sofía a piece of rosemary focaccia.
3. What is the weather like when she crosses the plaza?
Correct: There is a light drizzle
Sofía crosses the plaza under a light drizzle.
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