Curso de Inglés

Measuring a Small Farm Project

Last week, I started a small project on my farm. I wanted to build a new storage area, so the first thing I did was check the measurement of the space. Then I used a tape measure to measure everything carefully.

The size of the building was important, especially the length, width, and height. The length was six meters, the width was four meters, and the height was three meters. I also checked the depth of the ground before digging.

The distance between the storage area and the house was about 50 meters. I wanted to keep the building close enough to the house but far enough away to have more space around it.

Next, I checked the weight of the materials. The area of the floor was 24 square meters, and the volume of the water tank was 500 liters. The tank had a capacity of 500 liters.

I also needed to check the thickness of the walls. The diameter of one of the pipes was five centimeters, and the circumference of a large round tank was about three meters. I wrote down every dimension before buying the materials.

For the smaller parts, I needed a millimeter measurement for some screws and a centimeter measurement for several pieces of wood. The main structure was two meters high, and the nearest hardware store was about 12 kilometers away.

Some materials were sold by weight. I bought 500 milligrams of a small chemical product for another part of the project, as well as 200 grams of glue. I also bought a five-kilogram bag of cement.

For the water system, I bought several bottles containing 500 milliliters each and two large containers holding 20 liters. I also checked the American measurements on some tools because some of them were marked in inches instead of centimeters.

One piece of wood was six feet long, and another was about three yards long. The delivery truck had to travel several miles to reach the farm. One package weighed about ten ounces, while another package weighed almost 40 pounds.

The largest machine could carry almost one ton, so I used it to move some heavy materials. For the engine, I needed to add one fluid ounce of oil. The water tank could hold 20 gallons.

After checking everything, I noticed that one board was two meters long, but it was not wide enough. Another piece was six meters wide, but it was too short. One support was very high, while the hole under it was two meters deep.

Some of the wooden boards were very thick, but I also needed some thin pieces for the roof. One box was extremely heavy, while another was surprisingly light. The road to the storage area was quite narrow, so I had to be careful when moving the materials.

Unfortunately, one cable was too short, so I had to buy another one. The entire project took roughly three days. The final building was approximately six meters long, and I knew exactly where every part had to go.

By the end of the week, I had finished almost everything. The project took nearly seven days, but now the new storage area is ready to use.

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1. Do / Does al final

I like coffee, and my brother does too.

She works hard, and her husband does too.

I enjoy music, and my sister does too.

He plays soccer, and his friend does too.

We study English, and they do too.

You work early, and I do too.

She speaks Spanish, and her parents do too.

I need more time, and he does too.

They live nearby, and we do too.

He watches the news, and I do too.

2. Let's al inicio

Let's go home.

Let's have some coffee.

Let's watch a movie tonight.

Let's take a break.

Let's try again.

Let's talk about it later.

Let's get some food.

Let's leave early tomorrow.

Let's check the car.

Let's see what happens.

3. At all al final de una negación

I don't like it at all.

She isn't tired at all.

He doesn't seem worried at all.

We don't have any problems at all.

They aren't ready at all.

I can't understand it at all.

She doesn't care about it at all.

He isn't hungry at all.

I don't remember that at all.

We don't agree with him at all.

4. Either al final de una oración negativa

I don't like coffee either.

She doesn't know the answer either.

He isn't coming with us either.

I don't understand it either.

We don't have enough time either.

They don't want to go either.

She can't drive either.

I haven't seen that movie either.

He doesn't speak French either.

We aren't ready yet either.

5. So + auxiliar + sujeto

I love this song. — So do I.

I'm tired. — So am I.

She likes pizza. — So does he.

I can swim. — So can my brother.

We work on weekends. — So do they.

He's coming with us. — So is she.

I have a car. — So does my sister.

They were surprised. — So were we.

I want to go. — So does he.

She speaks English. — So do I.

A Busy Day at the Farm

Early in the morning, the farmer got his workers to start early because there was a lot of work to do. He got his sons to help with the harvest, while the mechanic got his assistant to check the engine of the tractor.

At the farm, the manager got the employees to work together. The coach got the workers to work faster, and the farmer got everyone to follow the safety rules. Meanwhile, the nurse got the children to sit quietly while the doctor got the patient to take his medicine.

Later, the farmer got the workers to repair a broken fence. The engineer got the workers to check the bridge near the farm, and the mechanic got his assistant to bring some tools.

At lunchtime, the chef got the waiter to bring some water, and the mother got her daughter to finish her breakfast. After lunch, the teacher got the students to participate in a short English lesson. The teacher got the children to speak English, and the students worked together to understand the lesson.

In the afternoon, the manager got the employees to finish the project. The farmer got his sons to harvest the crops, while the coach got the team to practice harder.

At the end of the day, everyone was tired. The farmer finally got everyone to sit around the table. He got his workers to relax, and his sons to talk about the day's work.

It had been a long day, but the farmer was happy because he had gotten everyone to work together.

The teacher got the students to finish their homework.

My mother gets my little brother to clean his room.

The doctor got the patient to take the medicine.

The farmer got his workers to start early.

The coach got the players to practice harder.

The manager got the employees to work together.

The police officer got the suspect to tell the truth.

The father got his son to apologize.

The nurse got the child to sit quietly.

The mechanic got his assistant to check the engine.

The chef got the waiter to bring some water.

My sister got me to try a new restaurant.

The firefighter got the family to leave the house.

The principal got the students to follow the rules.

The salesman got the customer to buy the product.

The director got the actors to repeat the scene.

The mother got her daughter to finish her breakfast.

The trainer got the dog to sit.

The captain got the crew to work faster.

The engineer got the workers to repair the bridge.

The teacher is getting the children to speak English.

The coach is getting the team to train every morning.

My father is getting my brother to study more.

The doctor is getting the patient to walk again.

The manager is getting the workers to arrive earlier.

The farmer is getting his sons to help with the harvest.

The police officer is getting the witness to explain what happened.

The mother is getting the baby to sleep.

The trainer is getting the horse to follow commands.

The chef is getting the kitchen staff to work more carefully.

The teacher has gotten the students to participate more.

The manager has gotten the employees to accept the new schedule.

The coach has gotten the players to believe in themselves.

My father has gotten my brother to stop wasting time.

The doctor has gotten the patient to change his habits.

The company will get more customers to try the new service.

The teacher will get the students to prepare a presentation.

The coach will get the players to practice tomorrow.

The manager will get the workers to finish the project.

The farmer will get his employees to harvest the crops.

Did you get your brother to help you?

Did the teacher get the students to understand the lesson?

How did the coach get the players to work together?

Why did the manager get the employees to stay late?

Can you get your sister to call me?

Could the doctor get the patient to relax?

I couldn't get my dog to come inside.

We couldn't get the children to stop laughing.

The salesman finally got the customer to sign the contract.

My grandfather got everyone to sit around the table.

The doctor got to know the new nurse during the training.

My grandfather wants to get to know his new neighbors.

The teacher is getting to know the new students.

The police officer got to know the local shop owners.

The firefighter hopes to get to know the community better.

My little sister is getting to know her classmates.

The chef got to know a famous food critic.

The mechanic wants to get to know the new customer.

The pilot got to know the flight crew very well.

The farmer is getting to know his new workers.

My cousin got to know his future wife in college.

The scientist got to know several researchers at the conference.

The singer wants to get to know the fans after the concert.

The actor is getting to know the director.

The painter got to know many artists in the city.

The baker got to know every customer by name.

My aunt got to know her neighbors after moving there.

The tourist got to know the local culture.

The children are getting to know their new teacher.

The puppy is getting to know its new home.

The little cat got to know the family quickly.

The doctor has gotten to know many patients over the years.

My brother has gotten to know his coworkers very well.

The coach has gotten to know every player on the team.

The new manager will get to know all the employees next week.

The exchange student will get to know American culture.

Did you get to know your new boss?

I hope you get to know my parents soon.

We would like to get to know your family.

Everyone should get to know their neighbors.

Charcoal burns longer than wood, so many people use it for cooking.

A small ember was still glowing after the fire went out.

The ground was covered with ash after the fire.

Overall, the meeting was better than we expected.

Over time, you will become more confident.

This road is much smoother than it was last year.

The numbers don't add up, so check them again.

We found a bag beneath the old tree.

The brothers quarreled over a piece of land.

At first, I didn't understand the lesson.

At last, we arrived at the village.

The farmer used a tractor to plow the field.

The strong wind shook the whole house.

She keeps her jewelry in a small box.

Thank you, my darling, for helping me.

The clever boy solved the problem quickly.

The old man wasn't wicked as people believed.

Parents should teach instead of always trying to punish.

He lifted the box without any help.

She felt ashamed after telling a lie.

The truck carried heavy loads all day.

My father always frowns when he is worried.

He just shrugged and walked away.

Don't tilt the bottle, or it will spill.

Don't hesitate to ask for help.

I keep my keys on a blue keychain.

She tied the box with a strong string.

He nodded because he agreed with us.

Plants grow faster with enough water.

He let out a long sigh after work.

I noticed a dark spot on the wall.

Please don't crumple the paper.

We left off at chapter five yesterday.

The children walked barefoot on the beach.

The soup was bland, so I added salt.

Life in the countryside is peaceful.

She got a new hairdo before the party.

His new hairstyle looks great.

A leech attached itself to his leg.

Learning English takes patience and willpower.

At first, I visited a quiet house in the countryside where an old farmer lived alone. Overall, the place looked peaceful, but I felt that something unusual had happened there over time.

The farmer used a plow every morning, and he cooked his meals over charcoal. One evening, we sat near the fire and watched a small ember glow until it finally turned into ash. The road had become smoother after many years, and he said that little improvements always add up in the end.

Then he showed me a small wooden box hidden beneath the floor. Inside, there was some old jewelry, a simple keychain, and a long piece of string. He smiled and said, "My darling, these things remind me of my family."

At first, I thought everything was normal, but the farmer told me that he and his brother had quarreled many years ago. His brother was clever, but people believed he had become wicked because he wanted to punish anyone who disagreed with him. One day, during a terrible storm, the strong wind shook the whole house, and his brother lifted several heavy loads by himself to protect the animals.

After the storm, his brother felt ashamed because he had treated many people badly. When I asked what happened next, the farmer frowned for a moment, shrugged, and let out a deep sigh. Then he nodded and continued his story.

He told me that his brother almost dropped a glass because he accidentally tilted the table. He didn't hesitate to help clean the mess, and from that day on, he decided to grow vegetables instead of causing trouble. Soon, everyone noticed a dark spot on one wall of the old house where the rain had entered, and a few papers began to crumple because of the moisture.

"We left off our fight that day," the farmer said. "At last, we understood that family is more important than pride."

The next morning, I walked barefoot through the garden. The breakfast was a little bland, but I didn't mind. Near the river, I found a leech on my boot, so I carefully removed it. Before leaving, I got a new hairdo at the small village barber, although my friend laughed and said my hairstyle still looked exactly the same.

As I walked home, I realized that learning from our mistakes takes real willpower. Even small acts of kindness can grow into something meaningful if we never give up.

Charcoal — carbón vegetal

Ember — brasa

Ash — ceniza

Overall — en general

Over time — con el tiempo

Smoother — más suave

Add up — sumar, tener sentido

Beneath — debajo de

Quarreled — pelear, discutir

At first — al principio

At last — Al final

Plow — arado, arar

Shook — sacudir

Jewelry — joyería

Darling — querido, querida

Clever — inteligente

Wicked — perverso, excelente

Punish — castigar

Lifted — levantar

Ashamed — avergonzado

Loads — cargas, montones

Frown — fruncir el ceño

Shrug — encoger los hombros

Tilt — inclinar

Hesitate — dudar

Keychain — llavero

String — cuerda

Nod — asentir, cabecear

Grow — crecer, cultivar, volverse

Sigh — suspirar

Spot — mancha, lugar, detectar

Crumple — arrugar

Left off — dejar

Barefoot — descalzo

Bland — soso

Countryside — zona rural

Hairdo — peinado

Hairstyle — peinado

Leech — sanguijuela, aprovecharse de alguien

Willpower — fuerza de voluntad

Listening: Do You Dare?

Last weekend, my friends came up with a funny dare. At first, I didn't dare accept it because I don't dare do dangerous things. One of my friends said, "I dare you to climb that hill before sunset." Another friend dared me to sing in front of everyone. I wouldn't dare lie to them, so I admitted that I was nervous.

My brother dared me to keep going, and we dared each other to reach the top. Nobody dared complain, even though we were tired. At one point, we heard a strange noise, but nobody dared look back. We dared not make a sound for a few seconds.

When we finally reached the top, everyone laughed. I accepted the dare and completed it. It wasn't a dangerous dare after all; it was only a silly dare. My friends said, "How dare you say you aren't brave?" We all laughed, and I dare say it was one of the best days of the year.