Lectura corta en inglés para nivel intermedio

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Antes de pasar a la lectura corta en inglés, hemos reunido algunas palabras que nos han parecido interesantes:

Culinary terms: sauté, simmer, garnish, aroma, flavorful.
Ingredients: chicken pieces, spices, vegetables, coconut milk, onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro.
Cooking utensils: skillet, pot, wooden spoon.

¡Ahora pasemos a la lectura!

Elena’s Chicken Curry Delight

In a small but lively kitchen, Elena, a passionate cooking enthusiast, embarked on a flavorful journey. Armed with a recipe for a delicious chicken curry, she gathered her ingredients: juicy chicken pieces, fragrant spices, fresh vegetables, and a can of creamy coconut milk.

Elena chopped onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger, creating a fragrant base for her curry. As the ingredients sizzled in the pan, the kitchen filled with the enticing aroma of the spice blend.

She reached for a sturdy pot to simmer the chicken with the aromatic mixture, allowing the flavors to blend. Elena stirred the pot with a wooden spoon, making sure that every piece of chicken was coated in the rich, savory sauce.

In parallel, she measured rice into a pot, ready to be transformed into a fluffy bed for the flavorful curry. The sound of bubbling and simmering created a symphony of culinary delight.

As Elena plated the dish, garnishing it with sprigs of fresh cilantro, the vibrant colors and fragrant aroma of her creation were a testament to her culinary skills. With a satisfied smile, Elena set the steaming plate on the dining table, eagerly anticipating the moment when her friends and family would gather to savor the results of her efforts.

Ejercicios de comprensión del texto

A continuación te dejamos unos ejercicios sobre la lectura corta en inglés para que practiques tu comprensión lectora. ¡Te vendrá genial para practicar para los exámenes de inglés!

1. Match the following culinary terms with their definitions:

Simmer:

A. Cooking food slowly in liquid over low heat.
B. Cooking quickly in a small amount of oil over medium-high heat.
C. Allowing food to cook just below boiling point.

Garnish:

A. Adding final touches to a dish.
B. Cooking food slowly in liquid over low heat.
C. Enhancing flavors through the addition of herbs and spices.

Aromatic:

A. Cooking quickly in a small amount of oil over medium-high heat.
B. Having a strong, pleasant smell.
C. Adding final touches to a dish.

2. True or False:

Read the story and determine if the following statements are true or false.

1. Elena’s main ingredient is beef. (False/True)
2. The kitchen was silent as Elena cooked. (False/True)
3. Elena garnished the dish with fresh mint. (False/True)
4. The rice was cooked separately from the curry. (False/True)
5. The story is primarily about baking desserts. (False/True)

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Respuestas:

Vocabulary Match: Simmer: A. Garnish: A. Aromatic: B.

True or False: 1. False 2. False 3. False 4. True. 5. False