Vocabulario: tren · viajar · ventana · trayecto
A1 | BEGINNER
Juan takes a train to visit his grandmother. He sits by the window and sees trees and mountains. He eats a sandwich during the journey. When the train arrives, Juan gets off the train happily and hugs his grandmother at the station.
A1 | PRINCIPIANTE
Juan toma un tren para visitar a su abuela. Se sienta junto a la ventana y ve árboles y montañas. Come un bocadillo durante el viaje. Cuando el tren llega, Juan baja feliz y abraza a su abuela en la estación.
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The Train Journey
Vocabulary
- takes a train — toma un tren
- to visit his grandmother — para visitar a su abuela
- sits by the window — se sienta junto a la ventana
- sees trees — ve árboles
- and mountains — y montañas
- eats a sandwich — come un bocadillo
- during the journey — durante el viaje
- the train arrives — el tren llega
- gets off the train — baja del tren
- hugs his grandmother — abraza a su abuela
- at the station — en la estación
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Juan
eats
a
sandwich
Reading comprehension
- Who does Juan visit?
- What does he see during the journey?
- What does Juan do at the station?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Juan takes a train to visit his grandmother.
- He sits by the window and sees trees and mountains.
- When the train arrives, Juan gets off the train happily.
Translate into English:
- Juan toma un tren para visitar a su abuela.
- Come un bocadillo durante el viaje.
- Abraza a su abuela en la estación.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.
A2 | ELEMENTARY
Juan decides to travel by train to visit his grandmother. He enjoys the views as the train crosses rivers and goes through tunnels. He reads a book and eats a sandwich. When he arrives, he picks up his suitcase and greets his grandmother with a hug at the station.
A2 | BÁSICO
Juan decide viajar en tren para visitar a su abuela. Disfruta de las vistas mientras el tren cruza ríos y pasa por túneles. Lee un libro y come un bocadillo. Al llegar, recoge su maleta y saluda a su abuela con un abrazo en la estación.
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The Train Journey
Vocabulary
- decides to travel — decide viajar
- by train — en tren
- to visit his grandmother — para visitar a su abuela
- enjoys the views — disfruta de las vistas
- crosses rivers — cruza ríos
- goes through tunnels — pasa por túneles
- reads a book — lee un libro
- eats a sandwich — come un bocadillo
- when he arrives — cuando llega
- picks up his suitcase — recoge su maleta
- greets his grandmother — saluda a su abuela
- with a hug — con un abrazo
- at the station — en la estación
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He
reads
a
book
Reading comprehension
- Why does Juan decide to travel by train?
- What does he do during the journey?
- What does Juan do when he arrives at the station?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Juan decides to travel by train to visit his grandmother.
- He enjoys the views as the train crosses rivers and goes through tunnels.
- When he arrives, he picks up his suitcase and greets his grandmother with a hug at the station.
Translate into English:
- Juan decide viajar en tren para visitar a su abuela.
- Lee un libro y come un bocadillo.
- Al llegar, recoge su maleta y saluda a su abuela con un abrazo en la estación.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.
B1 | INTERMEDIATE
Juan enjoys a relaxing train journey to his grandmother’s town. During the trip, he watches changing landscapes, from green fields to misty mountains. He reads an adventure book and listens to music on his headphones. Before arriving, he organizes his things and gets ready to get off, excited to spend time with his family.
B1 | INTERMEDIO
Juan disfruta de un relajante viaje en tren hacia la ciudad de su abuela. Durante el trayecto, observa paisajes cambiantes, desde campos verdes hasta montañas cubiertas de niebla. Lee un libro sobre aventuras y escucha música en sus auriculares. Antes de llegar, organiza sus cosas y se prepara para bajar del tren, emocionado por pasar tiempo en familia.
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The Train Journey
Vocabulary
- enjoys a relaxing journey — disfruta de un viaje relajante
- train journey — viaje en tren
- to his grandmother’s town — a la ciudad de su abuela
- during the trip — durante el trayecto
- watches landscapes — observa paisajes
- green fields — campos verdes
- misty mountains — montañas con niebla
- reads an adventure book — lee un libro de aventuras
- listens to music — escucha música
- on his headphones — en sus auriculares
- before arriving — antes de llegar
- organizes his things — organiza sus cosas
- gets ready to get off — se prepara para bajar
- spend time with his family — pasar tiempo en familia
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He
listens
to
music
Reading comprehension
- What landscapes does Juan see during the trip?
- What does he do to relax on the train?
- Why is Juan excited before getting off the train?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Juan enjoys a relaxing train journey to his grandmother’s town.
- He reads an adventure book and listens to music on his headphones.
- Before arriving, he organizes his things and gets ready to get off.
Translate into English:
- Juan disfruta de un relajante viaje en tren hacia la ciudad de su abuela.
- Durante el trayecto, observa paisajes cambiantes, desde campos verdes hasta montañas cubiertas de niebla.
- Antes de llegar, organiza sus cosas y se prepara para bajar del tren, emocionado por pasar tiempo en familia.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.
B2 | UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
Juan chooses the train as his favorite mode of transportation for its comfort and panoramic views. During the journey, he admires winding rivers and picturesque villages. He uses the time to read a book, take photos of the scenery, and enjoy a coffee in the café car. Upon arriving at the station, he appreciates the peaceful experience and feels refreshed, ready to enjoy a few days with his grandmother in the countryside.
B2 | INTERMEDIO ALTO
Juan elige el tren como su medio de transporte favorito por la comodidad y las vistas panorámicas. Durante el trayecto, admira ríos serpenteantes y aldeas pintorescas. Aprovecha el tiempo para leer un libro, tomar fotos del paisaje y disfrutar de un café en el vagón cafetería. Al llegar a la estación, agradece la experiencia tranquila y se siente renovado, listo para disfrutar de unos días con su abuela en el campo.
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The Train Journey
Vocabulary
- chooses the train — elige el tren
- favorite mode of transportation — medio de transporte favorito
- for its comfort — por su comodidad
- panoramic views — vistas panorámicas
- during the journey — durante el trayecto
- admires winding rivers — admira ríos serpenteantes
- picturesque villages — aldeas pintorescas
- uses the time — aprovecha el tiempo
- read a book — leer un libro
- take photos — hacer fotos
- of the scenery — del paisaje
- enjoy a coffee — disfrutar de un café
- in the café car — en el vagón cafetería
- upon arriving — al llegar
- at the station — a la estación
- peaceful experience — experiencia tranquila
- feels refreshed — se siente renovado
- a few days — unos días
- in the countryside — en el campo
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He
takes
photos
of
the
scenery
Reading comprehension
- Why is the train Juan’s favorite means of transport?
- What landscapes does he admire during the journey?
- Why does Juan feel renewed when he arrives?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Juan chooses the train as his favorite mode of transportation for its comfort and panoramic views.
- He uses the time to read a book, take photos of the scenery, and enjoy a coffee in the café car.
- Upon arriving at the station, he appreciates the peaceful experience and feels refreshed.
Translate into English:
- Juan elige el tren como su medio de transporte favorito por la comodidad y las vistas panorámicas.
- Durante el trayecto, admira ríos serpenteantes y aldeas pintorescas.
- Al llegar a la estación, agradece la experiencia tranquila y se siente renovado.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.
C1 | ADVANCED
Juan plans his train journey in advance, reserving a window seat to enjoy the scenery. During the trip, he reflects on the calm of train travel compared to other means of transport. He watches the landscapes change gradually, appreciating details like vineyards and historic bridges. While taking notes for his travel blog, he enjoys a coffee and a conversation with another passenger, which makes the experience even richer.
C1 | AVANZADO
Juan planifica su viaje en tren con antelación, reservando un asiento junto a la ventana para disfrutar del paisaje. Durante el trayecto, reflexiona sobre la tranquilidad del viaje en comparación con otros medios de transporte. Observa cómo los paisajes cambian gradualmente, apreciando los detalles como viñedos y puentes históricos. Mientras toma notas para su blog de viajes, disfruta de un café y una conversación con otro pasajero, enriqueciendo aún más la experiencia.
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The Train Journey
Vocabulary
- plans in advance — planifica con antelación
- train journey — viaje en tren
- window seat — asiento junto a la ventana
- enjoy the scenery — disfrutar del paisaje
- during the trip — durante el trayecto
- reflects on — reflexiona sobre
- the calm of train travel — la tranquilidad del viaje en tren
- means of transport — medios de transporte
- watches landscapes change — observa cambiar los paisajes
- change gradually — cambian gradualmente
- appreciating details — apreciando detalles
- historic bridges — puentes históricos
- taking notes — tomando notas
- travel blog — blog de viajes
- enjoys a coffee — disfruta de un café
- another passenger — otro pasajero
- makes the experience richer — enriquece la experiencia
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He
enjoys
a
coffee
Reading comprehension
- Why does Juan plan his journey in advance?
- What details does he notice during the trip?
- How does Juan make the journey more meaningful?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Juan plans his train journey in advance, reserving a window seat to enjoy the scenery.
- During the trip, he reflects on the calm of train travel compared to other means of transport.
- While taking notes for his travel blog, he enjoys a coffee and a conversation with another passenger, which makes the experience even richer.
Translate into English:
- Juan planifica su viaje en tren con antelación, reservando un asiento junto a la ventana para disfrutar del paisaje.
- Observa cómo los paisajes cambian gradualmente, apreciando los detalles como viñedos y puentes históricos.
- Mientras toma notas para su blog de viajes, disfruta de un café y una conversación con otro pasajero.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.
C2 | PROFICIENT
Juan values the train as a cultural experience as much as a means of transport. During the journey, he analyzes how railway infrastructure connects rural areas with urban centers, fostering social and economic exchange. While admiring stunning landscapes, he reflects on the environmental impact of train travel compared to other modes. Upon arriving, he considers how this trip not only allowed him to travel but also to better understand the relationship between mobility and sustainable development.
C2 | COMPETENTE
Juan aprecia el tren como una experiencia cultural tanto como un medio de transporte. Durante el trayecto, analiza cómo la infraestructura ferroviaria conecta regiones rurales con centros urbanos, fomentando el intercambio social y económico. Mientras admira paisajes impresionantes, reflexiona sobre el impacto ambiental de viajar en tren frente a otros medios. Al llegar, considera cómo este viaje no solo le permitió desplazarse, sino también entender mejor la relación entre la movilidad y el desarrollo sostenible.
He learned everything he knows at LecturaBilingue.com — the place where stories come alive.
Todo lo que sabe lo aprendió en LecturaBilingue.com, el lugar donde las historias cobran vida.
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The Train Journey
Vocabulary
- values the train — aprecia el tren
- cultural experience — experiencia cultural
- means of transport — medio de transporte
- during the journey — durante el trayecto
- railway infrastructure — infraestructura ferroviaria
- connects rural areas — conecta regiones rurales
- urban centers — centros urbanos
- social exchange — intercambio social
- economic exchange — intercambio económico
- admiring landscapes — admira paisajes
- environmental impact — impacto ambiental
- train travel — viajar en tren
- other modes — otros medios
- upon arriving — al llegar
- allowed him to travel — le permitió desplazarse
- better understand — entender mejor
- the relationship between — la relación entre
- mobility and development — movilidad y desarrollo
- sustainable development — desarrollo sostenible
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Juan
values
the
train
Reading comprehension
- Why does Juan see the train as more than just a means of transport?
- What social and economic role does railway infrastructure play in the text?
- How does the journey help Juan reflect on sustainable development?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Juan values the train as a cultural experience as much as a means of transport.
- During the journey, he analyzes how railway infrastructure connects rural areas with urban centers.
- Upon arriving, he considers how this trip allowed him to better understand the relationship between mobility and sustainable development.
Translate into English:
- Juan aprecia el tren como una experiencia cultural tanto como un medio de transporte.
- Mientras admira paisajes impresionantes, reflexiona sobre el impacto ambiental de viajar en tren frente a otros medios.
- Al llegar, considera cómo este viaje no solo le permitió desplazarse, sino también entender mejor la relación entre la movilidad y el desarrollo sostenible.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.