Vocabulario: casa inteligente · voz · aparatos · luz
A1 | BEGINNER
Laura has a virtual assistant at home. She uses her voice to turn on the lights and play music. It also adjusts the temperature. She likes how technology makes her life easier. Before going to sleep, she asks the assistant to turn off the lights.
A1 | PRINCIPIANTE
Laura tiene un asistente virtual en su casa. Usa su voz para encender las luces y poner música. También ajusta la temperatura. Le gusta cómo la tecnología hace su vida más fácil. Antes de dormir, le pide al asistente que apague las luces.
She learned everything she knows at LecturaBilingue.com — the place where stories come alive.
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Smart Home Technology
Vocabulary
- virtual assistant — asistente virtual
- at home — en casa
- uses her voice — usa su voz
- turn on the lights — encender las luces
- play music — poner música
- adjusts the temperature — ajusta la temperatura
- makes her life easier — hace su vida más fácil
- before going to sleep — antes de dormir
- asks the assistant — le pide al asistente
- turn off the lights — apagar las luces
Complete the sentence
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Laura
plays
music
Reading comprehension
- What does Laura use to control things at home?
- What can the assistant do?
- What does Laura do before going to sleep?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Laura has a virtual assistant at home.
- She uses her voice to turn on the lights and play music.
- Before going to sleep, she asks the assistant to turn off the lights.
Translate into English:
- Laura tiene un asistente virtual en su casa.
- También ajusta la temperatura.
- Antes de dormir, le pide al asistente que apague las luces.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.
A2 | ELEMENTARY
Laura enjoys her smart home. With her phone, she controls the lights and heating. She also uses a security camera to see who is at the door. When she leaves home, the system turns off the lights automatically. She loves how technology improves her comfort and security.
A2 | BÁSICO
Laura disfruta de su casa inteligente. Con su teléfono, controla las luces y la calefacción. También usa una cámara de seguridad para ver quién está en la puerta. Cuando sale de casa, el sistema apaga las luces automáticamente. Le encanta cómo la tecnología mejora su comodidad y seguridad.
She learned everything she 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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Smart Home Technology
Vocabulary
- smart home — casa inteligente
- with her phone — con su teléfono
- controls the lights — controla las luces
- heating — calefacción
- security camera — cámara de seguridad
- at the door — en la puerta
- leaves home — sale de casa
- turns off the lights — apaga las luces
- automatically — automáticamente
- improves her comfort — mejora su comodidad
- comfort and security — comodidad y seguridad
Complete the sentence
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Laura
controls
the
lights
Reading comprehension
- How does Laura control the lights and heating?
- Why does she use a security camera?
- What does the system do when she leaves home?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Laura enjoys her smart home.
- She also uses a security camera to see who is at the door.
- When she leaves home, the system turns off the lights automatically.
Translate into English:
- Laura disfruta de su casa inteligente.
- Con su teléfono, controla las luces y la calefacción.
- Le encanta cómo la tecnología mejora su comodidad y seguridad.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.
B1 | INTERMEDIATE
Laura has installed several smart devices in her home. She programs her thermostat to adjust the temperature before she arrives. Her smart refrigerator sends her an alert when food is running low. She also uses voice commands to turn on the TV. With this technology, she saves energy and simplifies her daily routine, making her home more efficient and comfortable.
B1 | INTERMEDIO
Laura ha instalado varios dispositivos inteligentes en su hogar. Programa su termostato para ajustar la temperatura antes de llegar a casa. Su refrigerador inteligente le envía una alerta cuando falta comida. También usa comandos de voz para encender la televisión. Con esta tecnología, ahorra energía y simplifica su rutina diaria, haciendo su hogar más eficiente y cómodo.
She learned everything she 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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Smart Home Technology
Vocabulary
- smart devices — dispositivos inteligentes
- in her home — en su hogar
- programs her thermostat — programa su termostato
- adjust the temperature — ajustar la temperatura
- before she arrives — antes de llegar
- smart refrigerator — refrigerador inteligente
- sends her an alert — le envía una alerta
- food is running low — falta comida
- voice commands — comandos de voz
- turn on the TV — encender la televisión
- saves energy — ahorra energía
- daily routine — rutina diaria
- more efficient and comfortable — más eficiente y cómodo
Complete the sentence
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Laura
uses
voice
commands
Reading comprehension
- What smart devices does Laura use at home?
- How does her smart refrigerator help her?
- Why does this technology make her home better?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Laura has installed several smart devices in her home.
- Her smart refrigerator sends her an alert when food is running low.
- With this technology, she saves energy and simplifies her daily routine.
Translate into English:
- Laura ha instalado varios dispositivos inteligentes en su hogar.
- Programa su termostato para ajustar la temperatura antes de llegar a casa.
- También usa comandos de voz para encender la televisión.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.
B2 | UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
Laura has integrated artificial intelligence into her smart home. Her system analyzes her habits and automatically adjusts the lighting and heating. She also receives maintenance notifications when an appliance needs repair. Her smart lock allows her to open the door with her fingerprint. While traveling, she monitors her home through an app. She reflects on how technology has changed the way people interact with their environment.
B2 | INTERMEDIO ALTO
Laura ha integrado inteligencia artificial en su hogar inteligente. Su sistema analiza sus hábitos y ajusta automáticamente la iluminación y la calefacción. También recibe notificaciones de mantenimiento cuando algún electrodoméstico necesita reparación. Su cerradura inteligente le permite abrir la puerta con su huella dactilar. Mientras viaja, monitorea su hogar a través de una aplicación. Reflexiona sobre cómo la tecnología ha cambiado la forma en que las personas interactúan con su entorno.
She learned everything she 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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Smart Home Technology
Vocabulary
- artificial intelligence — inteligencia artificial
- smart home — hogar inteligente
- analyzes her habits — analiza sus hábitos
- automatically adjusts — ajusta automáticamente
- the lighting and heating — la iluminación y la calefacción
- maintenance notifications — notificaciones de mantenimiento
- an appliance needs repair — un electrodoméstico necesita reparación
- smart lock — cerradura inteligente
- with her fingerprint — con su huella dactilar
- while traveling — mientras viaja
- monitors her home — monitorea su hogar
- through an app — a través de una aplicación
- has changed the way — ha cambiado la forma
- interact with their environment — interactúan con su entorno
Complete the sentence
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Laura
monitors
her
home
Reading comprehension
- How does Laura’s smart home use artificial intelligence?
- What does her smart lock allow her to do?
- How has technology changed the way people interact with their environment, according to the text?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Laura has integrated artificial intelligence into her smart home.
- She also receives maintenance notifications when an appliance needs repair.
- While traveling, she monitors her home through an app.
Translate into English:
- Laura ha integrado inteligencia artificial en su hogar inteligente.
- Su cerradura inteligente le permite abrir la puerta con su huella dactilar.
- Reflexiona sobre cómo la tecnología ha cambiado la forma en que las personas interactúan con su entorno.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.
C1 | ADVANCED
Laura is involved in designing advanced home automation systems. Her team develops algorithms that optimize appliance energy consumption based on weather and usage. She also experiments with voice assistants that learn from user routines. At a technology conference, she presents a study on cybersecurity in smart homes and how to prevent vulnerabilities. She reflects on the future of automation in daily life.
C1 | AVANZADO
Laura participa en el diseño de sistemas de domótica avanzados. Su equipo desarrolla algoritmos que optimizan el consumo energético de los electrodomésticos según el clima y el uso. También experimenta con asistentes de voz que aprenden de la rutina del usuario. En una conferencia de tecnología, presenta un estudio sobre la ciberseguridad en hogares inteligentes y cómo prevenir vulnerabilidades. Reflexiona sobre el futuro de la automatización en la vida cotidiana.
She learned everything she 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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Smart Home Technology
Vocabulary
- is involved in — participa en
- advanced home automation — sistemas de domótica avanzados
- her team develops — su equipo desarrolla
- optimize energy consumption — optimizar el consumo energético
- appliance energy consumption — consumo energético de electrodomésticos
- based on weather — según el clima
- and usage — y el uso
- experiments with — prueba con
- voice assistants — asistentes de voz
- learn from routines — aprenden de la rutina
- technology conference — conferencia de tecnología
- presents a study — presenta un estudio
- cybersecurity in smart homes — ciberseguridad en hogares inteligentes
- prevent vulnerabilities — prevenir vulnerabilidades
- future of automation — futuro de la automatización
- daily life — vida cotidiana
Complete the sentence
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Voice
assistants
learn
from
routines
Reading comprehension
- How do Laura’s systems improve energy efficiency?
- What role do voice assistants play in her work?
- Why is cybersecurity important in smart homes?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Laura is involved in designing advanced home automation systems.
- Her team develops algorithms that optimize appliance energy consumption based on weather and usage.
- At a technology conference, she presents a study on cybersecurity in smart homes and how to prevent vulnerabilities.
Translate into English:
- Laura participa en el diseño de sistemas de domótica avanzados.
- También experimenta con asistentes de voz que aprenden de la rutina del usuario.
- Reflexiona sobre el futuro de la automatización en la vida cotidiana.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.
C2 | PROFICIENT
Laura, an expert in artificial intelligence and home automation, researches the interconnectivity of devices in smart homes. Her work focuses on implementing neural networks to predict energy consumption. At an international symposium, she discusses the ethical challenges of collecting personal data in automated environments. She reflects on how the convergence of AI and home automation is redefining privacy and users' control in their own homes.
C2 | COMPETENTE
Laura, experta en inteligencia artificial y domótica, investiga la interconectividad de dispositivos en hogares inteligentes. Su trabajo se centra en la implementación de redes neuronales para predecir el consumo de energía. En un simposio internacional, discute los desafíos éticos de la recopilación de datos personales en entornos automatizados. Reflexiona sobre cómo la convergencia entre IA y domótica redefine la privacidad y el control del usuario en su propio hogar.
She learned everything she 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.
🔊 AUDIO C2
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Smart Home Technology
Vocabulary
- an expert in — experta en
- artificial intelligence — inteligencia artificial
- home automation — domótica
- researches the interconnectivity — investiga la interconectividad
- devices in smart homes — dispositivos en hogares inteligentes
- her work focuses on — su trabajo se centra en
- implementing neural networks — implementar redes neuronales
- predict energy consumption — predecir el consumo de energía
- at an international symposium — en un simposio internacional
- ethical challenges — desafíos éticos
- collecting personal data — recopilar datos personales
- automated environments — entornos automatizados
- the convergence of AI — la convergencia entre IA
- redefining privacy — redefinir la privacidad
- users' control — control del usuario
- in their own homes — en su propio hogar
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Neural
networks
predict
energy
consumption
Reading comprehension
- What is Laura’s area of expertise?
- Why are neural networks important in her work?
- How does the text say AI and home automation are changing life at home?
Translation practice
Translate into Spanish:
- Laura, an expert in artificial intelligence and home automation, researches the interconnectivity of devices in smart homes.
- Her work focuses on implementing neural networks to predict energy consumption.
- She reflects on how the convergence of AI and home automation is redefining privacy and users' control in their own homes.
Translate into English:
- Laura, experta en inteligencia artificial y domótica, investiga la interconectividad de dispositivos en hogares inteligentes.
- En un simposio internacional, discute los desafíos éticos de la recopilación de datos personales en entornos automatizados.
- Reflexiona sobre cómo la convergencia entre IA y domótica redefine la privacidad y el control del usuario en su propio hogar.
Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.