Lectura corta en inglés – False Friends

Ahora que te hemos enseñado esta lista de 10 false friends comunes, vamos a ponerlos en práctica. Los hemos reunido en una lectura corta en inglés, ya que no hay nada como verlos en uso para poder recordarlos mejor. Están marcados en negrita en el texto, mi recomendación es que los traduzcas a español para asegurarte de que los has comprendido. 

Si te gusta aprender palabras nuevas en inglés de una manera entretenida te recomiendo además esta lista de antónimos para el día a día y formas de decir me gusta sin decir I like. Si te gusta hacer readings en inglés tienes muchas más en nuestro blog. 

¿Qué son los False Friends?

Easy! Un false friend o falso amigo es una palabra en inglés que se parece mucho a otra en español (¡pretende ser tu amigo!) pero tienen un significado completamente diferente. Por eso se llaman así. 

Aquí tienes algunos ejemplos de los false friends:
¡Cuidado! No es una lista de traducciones. Son palabras que NO significan lo mismo.

Argumentar – argue (significa discutir)

Actualmente – actually (significa de verdad – tenemos un artículo sobre actualmente)

fábrica – fabric (significa tela)

¡Y ahora vamos con el reading!

Lee nuestro texto en inglés  (contiene False Friends)

The Gardeners Next Door: From Arguments to Understanding

Liam and Ben were two neighbors who had never really gotten along. One day, Liam was walking back from the store when he saw a note on Ben’s front door announcing that he had won a gardening contest. Liam was surprised and couldn’t help but compliment Ben’s stunning garden. Ben was equally surprised and happy to hear the compliment from his neighbor. They started discussing different fabric types that could be used to make a garden stand out, and shared tips on how to keep plants healthy.

As they talked, they realized that they both had a passion for arguing about politics and current events. They actually had very different opinions but they respected each other’s perspectives and enjoyed their conversation. They also discovered that they shared a love for music, and started sharing their favorite songs with each other.

One day, Liam realized that he had lost his wallet and frantically searched for it everywhere. He asked Ben if he had seen it, and to his surprise, Ben had found it and returned it to him without hesitation. Liam was amazed at Ben’s kindness and generosity, despite their past arguments.

From that day on, Liam and Ben made it a point to have meaningful conversations, and even started discussing the possibility of starting a community garden together. They realised that despite their differences, they enjoyed each other’s company very much.

Liam learned that sometimes it’s the little things, like a compliment or a small act of kindness, that can bring people together and create an ultimate bond.

 Responde a las preguntas sobre el texto:

✍️ Ahora puedes practicar para tus exámenes o para mejorar tu comprensión lectora en inglés respondiento a estas preguntas:

1. How did Liam and Ben’s relationship change?
2. What did Liam notice on Ben’s front door?
3. What did Liam compliment Ben on?
4. What did they discuss during their conversations on the front porch?
5. Did they always agree on political and current events topics?
6. How did Ben respond when Liam asked him about his lost wallet?
7. What did Liam realize about Ben’s character after getting his wallet back?
8. What did they start discussing together after their positive interactions?

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