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INGLS II
ENGLISH II FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS

FOLLETO SUPLEMENTARIO
DE LECTURA

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Lecciones de lectura
Introduccin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Leccin Diez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Leccin Once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Leccin Doce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Leccin Trece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Leccin Catorce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Leccin Quince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Leccin Diecisis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Leccin Diecisiete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Leccin Dieciocho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Leccin Diecinueve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Leccin Veinte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Leccin Veintiuno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Leccin Veintids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Leccin Veintitrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Leccin Veinticuatro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Leccin Veinticinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Leccin Veintisis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Leccin Veintisiete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Leccin Veintiocho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Leccin Veintinueve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Leccin Treinta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Agradecimientos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Ingls II
Introduccin
La lectura se puede definir como la accin de
descodificar materiales grficos con el fin de determinar su mensaje. En otras palabras, la lectura
consiste en regresar al idioma hablado por intermedio de los smbolos grficos que lo representan.
Cada texto escrito representa una posible expresin
hablada, pero slo las personas que tienen algn
dominio del idioma hablado pueden inferir de forma
razonable cmo el texto escrito se podra expresar
en voz alta. Por lo tanto, el hablar el idioma es un
primer paso indispensable para adquirir la capacidad de leer el idioma y entenderlo. Las lecciones de
lectura en este folleto ofrecen un segundo paso: se
disearon para ayudarle a asociar los sonidos y los
cambios de sonido con las letras del alfabeto ingls.
Ingls II contiene veinitn lecciones de lectura. A
partir de la Unidad Diez, estn grabadas a final de
cada leccin y al final del curso. Usted puede hacer
las lecciones de lectura cuando le sea ms conveniente, despus de haber completado varias
unidades habladas, o puede esperar y terminar
primero todas las unidades habladas y luego hacer
las lecturas al final. En las lecciones de lectura se
incluyen palabras y expresiones que usted ha apren-

Ingls II
Introduccin (sigue)
dido, as como palabras nuevas. Las instrucciones
completas para hacer la lecciones se encuentran
grabadas junto con las lecturas.
Al efectuar las lecciones, tenga en cuenta que el
ingls es un idioma repleto de irregularidades, en el
que abundan las excepciones. Las orientaciones
que se dan en estas lecciones reflejan patrones generales, mas no reglas fijas. No obstante, en la medida en que vaya aumentando su vocabulario, descubrir que estas excepciones representan menos y
menos dificultades. Usted comenzar a reconocer
vocablos y los percibir como entes completos,
eliminando as la necesidad de vocalizarlos slaba
por slaba, o de descodificarlos, letra por letra.
Prosiga leccin tras leccin con las lecturas, al paso
que ms le convenga, repitiendo cada lectura cuantas veces quiera hasta que usted se sienta preparado
para pasar a la siguiente unidad.

Ingls II
Leccin Diez
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We ate at the hotel.

Her name is Nancy.
He did it six times.
Its his wine.
We had a fine dinner.
We went by subway.
Lets see.
Hes not home.
He spoke a lot.
Excuse us.
My family likes him.
Is Mexico City big?

Ingls II
Leccin Once
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Please speak to me.

She needs fifty dollars.
I want to go home.
So do I.
Is this the road to Mexico?
I dont know.
Now how late is it?
We went into town.
Our house is big.
I like to walk.
He wants some water.
The bathroom is small.
The wine is good.
The beers good, too.

Ingls II
Leccin Doce
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We can stay until six.

Today is Monday.
Our son arrived alone.
He likes New York, doesnt he?
This is my money.
Come with us!
this / with
Three beers, please.
Thanks a lot!
Then go to the left.
Id rather not.
I dont think so.

Ingls II
Leccin Trece
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I see him.
We have to leave.
Why dont we go home?
Did you see the White House?
Whos that?
Its from whom?
Shes Spanish.
But she speaks English.
We went on vacation.
Lets have lunch.
I dont eat much.
But Id like some chocolate cake.

Ingls II
Leccin Catorce
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She stayed home.

We traveled together.
The store opened at five.
We walked to my house.
He thanked his wife.
Mr. Jones liked the wine.
I wanted a beer.
She needed money.
The concert started late.
Hes leaving today.
Hes going to Washington.
Do you want something to drink?
Yes, Im coming!

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Ingls II
Leccin Quince
1. A a

Bb

C c

Dd

Gg

Hh

Ii

Kk

Ll

2. bad
3. F f
4. he
5. big
6. J j

Mm

7. milk
8. N n

Oo

Pp

Q q

9. please
10. R r

Ss

Tt

U u

Ee

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Ingls II
Leccin Quince (sigue)
11. fourteen
12. V v
13. January
14. white
15. Mexico

Ww

Xx

Yy

Z z

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Ingls II
Leccin Diecisis
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Hes five.
When did she arrive?
I have a big car.
Where does he live?
Thats expensive!
Give me ten dollars.
Lets eat first.
No, Id rather eat later.
Her T-shirt is nice.
I have too much work.
Please give me the sugar.
I never take milk.

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Ingls II
Leccin Diecisiete
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Please give me a beer.

Is it expensive?
We ate at home.
Today we cant stay.
Wait!
Its wet paint.
Heres the waiter.
This is Number Eight.
Hes eighty; Im eighteen.
Lets pray for rain.
Hes too vain!
The main vane is in the van.
Dont go on in this vein!

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Ingls II
Leccin Dieciocho
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We have eight children.

Lets go by train.
Freight train?
Wheres Main Street?
straight
Go straight ahead.
Wait! Go to the right.
Last night
we bought some wine.
Our flight is late.
Yes, I know.
He cut his knee.
The knight might fight.

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Ingls I
Leccin Diecinueve
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Thats right.
The sky is bright.
I need a knife.
I know his number.
Who knocked on my door?
The road is straight ahead.
Hows the weather?
Im not deaf.
Lets eat the bread.
His pet was not dead.
I need some thread.
For heavens sake!

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Ingls II
Leccin Veinte
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The weathers nice.

He sweats a lot.
Dont tread on me.
That girl is small.
We always walk.
We saw the city.
He broke his jaw.
Why? Because.
I want to call my daughter.
He bought a book.
I thought so.
All right.

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Ingls II
Leccin Veintiuno
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My cats name is Claude.

Claude has big paws.
Claude paused.
Then Claude clawed the wall.
He fought with Maude.
I called Claude.
Maude is a little cat.
She likes people.
She likes my Uncle Paul.
Paul ate an apple.
He nibbled some noodles.
He fell and broke his ankle.

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Ingls II
Leccin Veintids
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He dribbled the ball.

Did you see the purple beetle?
Dont jiggle.
Shes a big girl.
Say good-bye.
I need some gas.
This letter is urgent.
Do you know Magic Johnson?
Gym is fun.
Do you speak German?
You be the judge.
Well cross that bridge in January.

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Ingls II
Leccin Veintitrs
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12.

Jack has a good job.

He makes fudge.
That gal is a gem.
... go gently into that good night.
She cant save a cent.
Be my guest.
Can you guess?
Have you seen our guide?
We like Guam.
Shes the Queen of Spain.
He didnt quite quit.
We went to Copley Square.

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Ingls II
Leccin Veinticuatro
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You can quote me on that.

Dont quibble.
Do you play squash?
Hes guilty.
She came in disguise.
I have to make a phone call.
Im going to Philadelphia.
It was a photo finish.
Hes a big boy.
He makes too much noise.
He has a lot of toys.
She joined the quilters guild.

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Ingls II
Leccin Veinticinco
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12.

E.T. phone home.

To coin a phrase ...
Enjoy the wine.
We used to live here.
Have some soup.
Lets take Route Three.
Please play a tune.
He grew fast.
June had a new blue moon.
Excuse me.
We need a few dollars.
Sit in this pew.

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Ingls II
Leccin Veintisis
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12.

She went to New York University.

Today is Tuesday.
The weather is beautiful.
I have to leave soon.
Did you have much lunch?
Watch out!
Which witch is it?
Is he the pitcher
Or the catcher?
I like this picture.
Did you see Back to the Future?
Nature or nurture?

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Ingls II
Leccin Veintisiete
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She struck a match.

We churned the butter.
It has a nice texture.
My family needs to leave.
Id like a piece of cake.
Lets go to the movies.
I dont believe you.
She went on vacation.
Thats delicious.
The house is spacious.
The politician is not a thief.
The musician is quite gracious.

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Ingls II
Leccin Veintiocho
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Good grief!
Hes the CFO Chief Financial Officer.
His dog is vicious.
Thats hazardous waste.
The applause was thunderous.
Dont be ridiculous.
The mixture was too viscous.
Did you measure it?
Its a pleasure to meet you.
He found the treasure.
He has a clear vision.
Is this the last version?

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Ingls II
Leccin Veintinueve
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You watch too much television.

It makes me nervous.
Do you have too much leisure time?
Sure I do.
I have to insure my car.
Do you know her name?
Of course. Shes my daughter.
It was the wrong number.
He writes a lot of letters.
She wrecked her car.
Kill that gnat!
He gnawed the bone.

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Ingls II
Leccin Treinta
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The gnome wrestled with the gnu.

You be the judge.
Rinse the dishes, please.
Thats a big expense.
How old is your daughter?
My tea is cold.
We both like ice cream.
I have to go to the post office.
What time is it?
Its one oclock.
Two beers please, miss.
Today is Tuesday; tomorrow is Wednesday.
My younger son has a good idea.
I want to buy some wine.
Good-bye!

AGRADECIMIENTOS
AGRADECIMIENTOS
INGLS II
VOCES
Instructor de habla hispana . . . . . . . . . . . . Lo Ortiz-Minique
Instructor de habla inglesa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry Nelson
Voz inglesa femenina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sherry Baker
Voz inglesa masculina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Brown
AUTORES DEL CURSO
Lo Ortiz-Minique Joan Schoellner
EDITORES
Dra. Ulrike S. Rettig Beverly D. Heinle
Grabacin digital realizada bajo la direccin de
Sarah N. Hewitt
en los estudios de Simon & Schuster, Concord, MA
INGENIEROS DE SONIDO
Peter S. Turpin Kelly Saux
Fotografa PhotoDisc, Inc.
and Recorded Program 1999
by Simon & Schuster Audio, a division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Reading Booklet 1999
by Simon & Schuster Audio, a division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Derechos reservados. / All rights reserved.

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