Curso de Inglés

She fainted after standing in the heat for too long.

The sound of music was faint in the distance.

The town has a lack of clean water.

Some families lack access to good healthcare.

The house is one of their most valuable assets.

Her experience is a valuable asset to the company.

They swapped seats during the movie.

We made a quick swap of cars.

The company has millions of dollars in liabilities.

His lack of experience is a liability for the team.

The mother embraced her son when he came home.

The company decided to embrace new technology.

There is a small gap between the two doors.

There is a large gap between the rich and the poor.

The two teams have a significant gap in experience.

The painting is worth a lot of money.

This book is worth reading.

She impressed everyone with her performance.

The road is rough and full of small stones.

He had a rough day at work.

There were roughly one hundred people at the event.

The conditions were brutal during the storm.

He fired an arrow at the target.

Follow the arrow to find the exit.

Some invasive plants can damage local ecosystems.

A giant tree stood in the middle of the forest.

The small company managed to outcompete its larger rivals.

The man threatened to report the company.

The family visited their grandfather's grave.

The doctor said that his condition was grave.

The mistake could have grave consequences.

Cheese is a popular topping for pizza.

The new boots are stiff and uncomfortable.

His neck felt stiff after sleeping in an uncomfortable position.

The statue looked incredibly lifelike.

She gave a persuasive argument during the meeting.

Please shuffle the cards before the game.

The tired man shuffled across the room.

The psychiatrist talked with the patient about his concerns.

The floor became slick after the rain.

He arrived in a slick black suit.

The slick salesman convinced everyone to buy the product.

The vendor sells fresh fruit at the local market.

The tide was coming in when they arrived at the beach.

The sly fox found a way to get the food.

He gave a smirk after winning the argument.

The boy grinned when he opened his birthday present.

She fluffed up the pillows before the guests arrived.

The necklace was made with precious stones.

I took a quick snooze after lunch.

He hit the snooze button and went back to sleep.

Take an umbrella; otherwise, you might get wet.

They blamed the driver for the accident.

The manager took the blame for the mistake.

The students needed guidance from their teacher.

Hunger made it difficult for him to concentrate.

Many families struggle with poverty.

The mouse was caught in a trap.

The broken door trapped them inside the room.

Plants can die without enough water.

The project was a failure because it did not work.

The machine stopped because of a mechanical failure.

The farmer put a mousetrap in the storage room.

They used gravel to build the road.

The farmer added topsoil to improve the garden.

The road ended near a large swamp.

The frog jumped into the pond.

She waved at her friend from across the street.

Bureaucracy delayed the project for several months.

Moving to a new country can sometimes cause feelings of alienation.

Ultimately, the team decided to accept the offer.

Faint

Lack

Asset

Swap

Liability

Embrace

Gap

Worth

Impress

Rough

Brutal

Arrow

Invasive

Giant

Outcompete

Threaten

Grave

Topping

Stiff

Lifelike

Persuasive

Shuffle

Psychiatrist

Slick

Vendor

Tide

Sly

Smirk

Grin

Fluff up

Precious

Snooze

Otherwise

Blame

Guidance

Hunger

Poverty

Trap

Die

Failure

Mousetrap

Gravel

Topsoil

Swamp

Frog

Wave

Bureaucracy

Alienation

Ultimately

Mean

Mean — meant — meant

My brother means what he says.

The teacher is meaning to explain the problem today.

She has meant every word she said.

My father has been meaning to call the doctor.

I meant to help you yesterday.

We were meaning to talk about the accusation.

My mother had meant to buy some pastries before the store closed.

They had been meaning to reveal the truth for weeks.

You will mean a lot to your family someday.

The speaker will be meaning to explain the sudden change.

My brother will have meant well by then.

By next year, the students will have been meaning to learn English for several years.

Meet

Meet — met — met

My sister meets her friends at the park every weekend.

The teacher is meeting the new students today.

He has met my parents before.

My father has been meeting with the doctor regularly.

I met my new neighbor yesterday.

We were meeting some friends when the storm started.

She had met her opponent before the competition.

They had been meeting every Friday for months.

You will meet your new coworkers tomorrow.

The team will be meeting its strongest opponent next week.

My brother will have met everyone by the end of the party.

By next month, the students will have been meeting twice a week for a year.

Run

Run — ran — run

My brother runs every morning before work.

The children are running around the park.

She has run five kilometers today.

My father has been running a small business for years.

I ran to the store yesterday.

We were running home when the rain started.

The dog had run away before we found it.

They had been running for an hour before they stopped.

You will run into your old friend someday.

The athletes will be running in the competition tomorrow.

My sister will have run ten kilometers by noon.

By next year, he will have been running every morning for five years.

Pay

Pay — paid — paid

My father pays the bills every month.

The customer is paying for the food now.

She has paid for the tickets already.

My brother has been paying attention to the teacher.

I paid the bill yesterday.

We were paying for our food when the phone rang.

My mother had paid the rent before the deadline.

They had been paying for the repairs for several months.

You will pay for the tickets tomorrow.

The customers will be paying at the counter.

My father will have paid everything by Friday.

By next year, the company will have been paying its workers on time for ten years.

I ain’t ready for the roller coaster.

She ain’t as stuck-up as she seems.

He ain’t related to that family.

This soup ain’t savory enough.

They ain’t afraid of the opponent.

I ain’t obsessed with that game.

The gossiper ain’t here today.

This ain’t a sudden change.

We ain’t unable to solve the problem.

He ain’t being reckless this time.

She ain’t worried about the accusation.

The scarecrow ain’t real.

I ain’t desperate for attention.

They ain’t willing to obey the rules.

This ain’t the right basis for a decision.

He ain’t responsible for the criticism.

We ain’t ready to split the group.

The clown ain’t funny anymore.

She ain’t comfortable with the awkward silence.

I ain’t sure about that link.

They ain’t planning to storm off.

This ain’t a physical problem.

He ain’t cruel to his opponents.

She ain’t trying to mock anyone.

We ain’t looking for a thrill.

I ain’t scared of the sudden noise.

The brain ain’t fully understood yet.

They ain’t prepared for the risk.

He ain’t going to reveal the secret.

She ain’t able to afford that pastry.

I ain’t seen that movie before.

They ain’t finished the course yet.

He ain’t heard the accusation yet.

She ain’t found the missing link.

We ain’t solved the problem yet.

I ain’t eaten anything since breakfast.

They ain’t revealed the whole scheme.

He ain’t recovered from the exhaustion yet.

She ain’t forgotten the funeral.

We ain’t seen that kind of inheritance before.

I ain’t noticed the spike in prices.

They ain’t changed the plan yet.

He ain’t learned how to control his cravings.

She ain’t experienced that thrill before.

We ain’t discussed the risks yet.

I ain’t understood the evolutionary basis of the change.

They ain’t discovered the cause of the aging process.

He ain’t admitted his mistake yet.

She ain’t told us about the inheritance.

Take your shoes off before entering the house.

She took the pastry out of the oven when the browning looked right.

He took the accusation seriously.

Please take the greasy pan off the stove.

She took a small piece of cartilage out of the dish.

The clown took his hat off and bowed.

He took the sticker off the window.

Take the batteries out before you open the device.

She took the picture off the wall.

He took the criticism as a chance to improve.

They took the scarecrow down before the storm.

She took the carb out of her meal without saying anything.

Take that thought out of your head.

He took the cover off the machine to reveal the problem.

She took the spoon out of the soup before serving it.

I usually take the bus to work.

She took a taxi after the roller coaster ride.

We took the train because the road was unpredictable.

He took his bike to the funeral.

They took a boat across the river.

She took the subway during the sudden rainstorm.

Take the elevator if you are unable to climb the stairs.

He took the wrong bus and ended up downtown.

We took a short flight to the capital.

She took a taxi because she desperately needed to get home.

They took the highway instead of the smaller road.

He took the train with his opponent.

I took the bus despite the awkward situation.

She took a long drive to clear her brain.

Holy cow, we took the fastest roller coaster in the park.

Take whichever pastry you want.

She took the savory option instead of the sweet one.

He took the seat next to the window.

Take the road on the left.

She took the safer choice because she disliked unnecessary risk.

He took the job despite the criticism.

They took the opportunity to reveal the truth.

She took the brief route through the forest.

He took the first option without hesitation.

Take the one with less starch if you prefer it.

She took the blue jacket because she could afford it.

He took the challenge despite his opponent's warning.

They took the difficult path to avoid the opposition.

She took a different approach to solve the problem.

He took the chance to escape the gossiper.

This repair will take a lot of time.

Learning a new language takes patience.

The machine takes regular maintenance.

This recipe takes three cups of flour.

The job takes physical strength.

Recovering from exhaustion can take several days.

The project will take a large sum of money.

Understanding evolution takes some basic knowledge.

The problem may take a different approach.

This kind of work takes skill and concentration.

The investigation took months to reveal the truth.

It takes courage to face your fears.

The treatment may take several weeks.

Building trust takes time.

Avoiding unnecessary risk takes good judgment.

He is too stuck-up to talk to ordinary people.

Holy cow! That was a huge surprise!

The gossiper told everyone my secret.

The scarecrow is standing in the middle of the field.

Are you related to that woman?

The balloon suddenly burst.

She sobbed after hearing the sad news.

The clown made the children laugh.

He stormed off after the argument.

They were just teasing me.

We attended his funeral last Saturday.

Children should obey their parents.

The situation was awkward because nobody knew what to say.

The bacon is very greasy.

The teacher gave me some criticism about my work.

Our team will play against a strong opponent.

The accusation surprised everyone.

He faced strong opposition from his neighbors.

This soup is very savory.

One of his quirks is that he always checks the door twice.

She bought a chocolate pastry.

Bread is high in carbs.

The medicine quickly entered his bloodstream.

There was a sudden spike in prices.

The change was sudden.

I have a craving for something sweet.

The roller coaster was very exciting.

The brain controls many important functions.

There is a strong link between the two problems.

This behavior may have an evolutionary basis.

I learned a useful hack for cleaning my computer.

Potatoes contain a lot of starch.

The man was naked when he entered the room.

We need more physical activity.

Trust is the basis of a good friendship.

The browning of the bread made it look delicious.

The knee contains cartilage.

Aging is a natural process.

We had to split the money between the two groups.

I can't afford a new car right now.

She is obsessed with that television show.

He desperately needed help.

They made a scheme to solve the problem.

The students mocked the teacher's strange accent.

He was desperate to find his lost dog.

She received a large inheritance from her grandfather.

The weather here is very unpredictable.

He cruelly laughed at the other person.

Many people rely on their families for support.

The roller coaster gave me a real thrill.

His reckless driving worried everyone.

The horror movie terrified me.

The report reveals new information.

The sum of five and seven is twelve.

He gave me a brief explanation.

She was unable to open the door.

They were risking their money on a risky investment.

The Mysterious Website

Emma was a young student who loved computers. One afternoon, she received a brief message from an unknown person.

The message contained a strange link.

Emma clicked on it and suddenly a new window appeared. The website revealed information about a secret scheme that was happening at her school.

Emma was desperately curious.

“What is this?” she asked herself.

She began to investigate. She discovered that someone had used a computer hack to enter the school's private system.

The situation was unpredictable, and Emma knew she was taking a risk by continuing to investigate.

She decided to rely on her friend Daniel for help.

Daniel was very physical and active, but he also had a few unusual quirks. He always wore the same old jacket and carried a small notebook everywhere.

Together, they looked at the information.

“There must be a link between these messages and the school,” Daniel said.

Suddenly, someone burst into the room.

It was their teacher.

“What are you doing?” she asked.

Emma explained everything.

The teacher listened carefully. Then she gave them some criticism.

“You should never investigate a private system without permission.”

Emma felt awkward.

“I understand.”

The teacher then revealed something surprising.

“The website was created by the school's computer club. It is only a test.”

Emma couldn't believe it.

“Holy cow! We thought someone was attacking the school!”

The teacher laughed.

“The purpose was to teach students about computer security.”

Daniel looked at Emma.

“Well, at least we learned something.”

Later that day, the school held a small meeting. The principal explained that students needed to obey the school's computer rules.

He also talked about opposition to the new security system.

“Some students don't like the new rules,” he said. “But we need them to protect the school.”

One student began to mock the new system.

“This is completely useless!”

The principal remained calm.

“Criticism is welcome, but please be respectful.”

After the meeting, Emma and Daniel went to a café.

Emma ordered a savory sandwich and a pastry.

Daniel looked at the menu.

“I can't afford the expensive meal.”

“We can split the bill,” Emma said.

They ate their food and talked about the strange events of the day.

Daniel suddenly had a craving for something sweet, so he ordered another pastry.

“You're obsessed with pastries,” Emma joked.

Daniel laughed.

“Maybe I am.”

On the way home, they passed an old building with a scarecrow outside.

A gossiper from their school was standing nearby.

“I heard that Emma hacked the school computer system,” the gossiper said.

Emma was shocked.

“That isn't true!”

The rumor quickly spread through the school.

The next morning, Emma faced an accusation.

The principal asked her what had happened.

Emma explained everything and showed him the original message.

The evidence was clear.

The principal apologized.

“We made a mistake. You were not responsible.”

Emma felt relieved.

Afterward, the principal gave her a small reward.

“It is not an inheritance,” he joked. “But I hope you can use it to buy something useful.”

Emma smiled.

“I'll probably buy a new computer.”

Her friend Daniel laughed.

“Just make sure you can afford it.”

They walked away from the school together.

Emma looked at the old building one more time.

The whole experience had taught her an important lesson.

Sometimes a small link can lead to a big discovery, but curiosity can also create unexpected problems.

And sometimes the truth is much less complicated than the story people tell.

The Strange Competition

Tom was a little stuck-up. He always thought he was better than the other students, and he rarely listened to their ideas.

One morning, he walked into school and saw a large scarecrow near the entrance.

“Holy cow!” he shouted. “Where did that come from?”

His friend Mike laughed.

“The school is preparing for the fall festival.”

Mike was a gossiper, so he knew almost everything that happened at school.

“I heard that the festival will have a roller coaster,” he said.

Tom looked surprised.

“Really?”

“Yes. And there will be a competition.”

The competition was related to food. Each team had to prepare a special dish.

Tom decided to team up with Sarah, but she had a very different personality. She was quiet and had a strange quirk: she always carried three spoons in her backpack.

“What are those for?” Tom asked.

“I don't know,” she said. “I just like having them.”

They started preparing their dish. They wanted something savory, so they made a small meal with vegetables and bread. They also prepared a chocolate pastry for dessert.

Sarah checked the ingredients carefully.

“This recipe has too many carbs,” she said.

Tom laughed.

“It doesn't matter. We need it to taste good.”

Suddenly, a balloon near the kitchen burst.

Everyone jumped.

“Holy cow!” Mike shouted again.

The noise created an awkward moment because nobody knew what had happened.

Then the teacher entered the room.

“Please obey the safety rules,” she said. “Do not run around the kitchen.”

Tom nodded.

Their opponent was another team led by James, a student who was famous for his criticism of everyone else's work.

“This food looks greasy,” James said.

Tom became annoyed.

“Why do you always criticize us?”

James shrugged.

“It's just criticism.”

The two teams continued working, but there was strong opposition between them. Neither team wanted to lose.

Meanwhile, Sarah suddenly felt a strong craving for chocolate.

“I need some chocolate,” she said.

“We have chocolate pastry,” Tom reminded her.

She smiled.

“That will work.”

After an hour, both teams finished their dishes.

The teacher asked everyone to taste them.

The judges gave each team a brief explanation of their scores.

Then came the final announcement.

“The winner is…”

Everyone waited.

“Tom and Sarah!”

Tom couldn't believe it.

He was so excited that he started jumping around.

“This is amazing!”

Sarah laughed.

“You are acting like a clown.”

After the competition, everyone went outside to enjoy the festival. The roller coaster was ready, and Tom decided to try it.

Mike looked nervous.

“I don't know if I can do this.”

“Don't worry,” Tom said. “I'll go with you.”

They got on the ride.

As the roller coaster moved toward the first big drop, Mike grabbed Tom's arm.

“This was a terrible idea!”

Tom laughed.

The ride suddenly became very fast. The thrill was incredible, but Mike was desperately waiting for it to end.

When they finally got off, Mike looked pale.

“I am unable to walk straight,” he said.

Tom laughed again.

“That was fun!”

Later, the students gathered in the school hall. The principal had a surprise for them.

She revealed that the school had found an old box hidden behind the stage.

Inside the box was an old photograph and a short letter.

The letter explained the history of the school.

Many years ago, the first students had worked together to build the festival. Their efforts became the basis of the tradition.

The principal explained that the photograph showed the first school competition.

“It is amazing how much things can change with aging,” she said.

Tom looked at the photograph.

“There is a link between our festival and the first one.”

“Exactly,” said the principal.

She also explained that the old festival had been very different. Students had even made their own costumes.

One student in the photograph was wearing a completely naked scarecrow costume, which made everyone laugh.

“That must have been embarrassing,” Mike said.

Stuck-up describes someone who thinks they are better than other people.

Holy cow is an expression used when you are very surprised.

A gossiper is someone who talks about other people's private lives and secrets.

A scarecrow is a figure placed in a field to scare birds away from crops.

Related means connected to someone or something. People can also be related when they are members of the same family.

Burst means to break open or explode suddenly. It can also mean to enter or appear suddenly.

Sob means to cry with short, strong breaths.

A clown is a person who entertains people by wearing funny clothes and makeup.

Storm off means to leave suddenly because you are angry.

Tease means to make fun of someone in a playful way.

A funeral is a ceremony held after someone dies.

Obey means to do what someone tells you to do.

Awkward describes something uncomfortable or strange.

Greasy describes something that contains a lot of oil or fat.

Criticism means comments about what is wrong or what could be better.

An opponent is someone you compete against.

An accusation is a statement saying that someone did something wrong.

Opposition means disagreement or resistance against something.

Savory describes food with a salty or rich taste rather than a sweet taste.

A quirk is a small and unusual habit or characteristic.

A pastry is a baked food made from dough.

A carb is a carbohydrate found in foods such as bread, rice, and potatoes.

The bloodstream is the flow of blood through the body.

A spike is a sudden and noticeable increase.

Sudden describes something that happens quickly and unexpectedly.

A craving is a strong desire for a particular food or something else.

A roller coaster is a fast amusement park ride with hills, drops, and turns.

The brain is the organ that controls thoughts, memory, movement, and many other functions.

A link is a connection between two things.

Evolutionary describes something related to evolution.

A hack is a clever trick that makes something easier. It can also mean gaining access to a computer system.

Starch is a type of carbohydrate found in foods such as potatoes, rice, and bread.

Naked means not wearing clothes or not having a covering.

Physical describes things related to the body.

A basis is the main reason, idea, or foundation for something.

Browning is the process of food becoming brown, especially when cooked.

Cartilage is a strong and flexible tissue found in parts of the body such as joints, ears, and the nose.

Aging is the natural process of becoming older.

Split means to divide something into two or more parts.

Afford means to have enough money to pay for something.

Obsessed describes someone who thinks about something constantly.

Desperately means in a very serious or urgent way.

A scheme is a plan, especially a secret or carefully organized plan.

Mock means to make fun of someone in an unkind way.

Desperate describes someone who has a very strong need or desire for something.

An inheritance is money or property received from a family member after they die.

Unpredictable describes something that is difficult to guess before it happens.

Cruelly means in a way that shows no kindness or sympathy.

Rely means to depend on someone or something.

A thrill is a strong feeling of excitement.

Reckless describes someone who acts without thinking about the possible dangers.

Terrify means to make someone extremely afraid.

Reveal means to make something known that was previously hidden.

A sum is the total amount when numbers are added together.

Brief means short in time or length.

Unable means not able to do something.

Risk means to do something that could have a dangerous or negative result.

Stuck-up

Holy cow

Gossiper

Scarecrow

Related

Burst

Sob

Clown

Storm off

Tease

Funeral

Obey

Awkward

Greasy

Criticism

Opponent

Accusation

Opposition

Savory

Quirk

Pastry

Carb

Bloodstream

Spike

Sudden

Craving

Roller coaster

Brain

Link

Evolutionary

Hack

Starch

Naked

Physical

Basis

Browning

Cartilage

Aging

Split

Afford

Obsessed

Desperately

Scheme

Mock

Desperate

Inheritance

Unpredictable

Cruelly

Rely

Thrill

Reckless

Terrify

Reveal

Sum

Brief

Unable

Risk