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Javier arrived fifteen minutes early because he heard that punctuality is important when everything is new.
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Javier llegó quince minutos antes porque escuchó que ser puntual es importante cuando todo es nuevo.Warm-up vocabulary
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Javier llegó quince minutos antes porque escuchó que ser puntual es importante cuando todo es nuevo. Primero, intentó tres veces y terminó cambiando una complicada mientras Ana, su nueva, esperaba pacientemente junto al ascensor con una taza grande vacía. Ella le mostró que a veces es mejor usar la tarjeta antes de pulsar el botón y pedir ayuda en la cocina compartida, porque el microondas mezcla instrucciones absurdas en inglés y español. Javier escuchó, tomó notas y, cerca del mediodía, ya había agradecido al equipo la bienvenida. Envió un correo breve con metas mensuales modestas y prometió responder antes de cerrar porque todavía no reconocía bien todas las listas profesionales de correo.
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Javier arrived fifteen minutes early because he heard that punctuality is important when everything is new. First, he tried to log in three times and ended up changing a complicated password while Ana, his new coworker, waited patiently by the elevator with a large empty mug. She showed him that sometimes it is better to use the card before pressing the button and to ask for help in the shared kitchen, because the microwave mixes absurd instructions in English and Spanish. Javier listened, took notes, and by midday had already thanked the team for the welcome. He sent a brief email with modest monthly goals and promised to reply before closing because he still didn't recognize all the professional mailing lists well.
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Reading Comprehension Exercise
A2 Spanish Reading Comprehension Exercises
1. How early does Javier arrive?
Correct: Fifteen minutes early
Javier arrives fifteen minutes early because he heard that punctuality is important.
2. What does Ana teach Javier about using the elevator?
Correct: Sometimes it's better to use the card before the button
Ana shows Javier that sometimes it's better to use the card before pressing the button.
3. What does Javier send near midday?
Correct: A brief email with monthly goals and a quick response promise
Javier sends a brief email with modest monthly goals.
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