Comprender titulares de noticias sencillos

by Vocafy Verificado

Inglés (Estados Unidos) B1 15 preguntas Noticias y blogs

Descubre palabras comunes en los titulares y comprende lo que realmente dicen las noticias breves. Todos los titulares y las situaciones son inventados para practicar.

1. 1. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué ha pasado en la nueva biblioteca?

   New Library Opens in Westfield

   • The library is still being built.
   • The library is ready for visitors.
   • The library has closed permanently.
   • Plans to build the library have been canceled.

   Piensa en el momento en que un nuevo edificio público empieza a recibir a las personas.

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   • The library is ready for visitors.

   Los titulares suelen usar el presente simple, como “opens,” para informar sobre un acontecimiento reciente.

2. 2. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Cómo están cambiando las tarifas de autobús?

   Bus Fares Rise

   • Passengers will pay less.
   • Passengers will pay the same amount.
   • Passengers will travel for free.
   • Passengers will pay more.

   ¿“rise” describe un movimiento hacia arriba o hacia abajo?

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   • Passengers will pay more.

   Una tarifa es el precio de un viaje en transporte público. Cuando las tarifas suben, viajar se vuelve más caro.

3. 3. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   How will trash service change?

   City Cuts Number of Weekly Trash Pickups

   • Trash will be collected less often.
   • Trash will be collected more often.
   • All trash collection will stop permanently.
   • Trash will be collected just as often as before.

   The headline describes a change in the number of pickups.

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   • Trash will be collected less often.

   In headlines, to “cut” something often means to reduce it. It does not necessarily mean to stop it completely.

4. 4. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Cuál es la postura del alcalde sobre el plan?

   Mayor Backs New Park Plan

   • The mayor opposes the plan.
   • The mayor has not taken a position.
   • The mayor supports the plan.
   • The mayor has withdrawn support for the plan.

   Aquí, “backs” describe una actitud hacia una idea.

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   • The mayor supports the plan.

   Cuando se habla de un plan, “back” significa apoyarlo. La palabra también puede referirse al apoyo a una persona o a un equipo.

5. 5. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué deben esperar los pasajeros?

   Train Service Delayed After Signal Problem

   • Trains will run earlier than scheduled.
   • Trains will run later than scheduled.
   • Train service has ended permanently.
   • Trains will follow their usual schedule.

   Comparen la hora prevista con la hora real.

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   • Trains will run later than scheduled.

   Un retraso significa que algo ocurre más tarde de lo planeado. Es diferente de una cancelación.

6. 6. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   What does the new rule mean for drivers?

   City Bans Cars from Market Street

   • They can drive there if they pay an extra fee.
   • They can drive there, but they cannot park.
   • They can drive there only at a lower speed.
   • They are not allowed to drive cars there.

   Is a ban a limit, a charge, or a complete restriction?

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   • They are not allowed to drive cars there.

   A ban means something is not allowed. The headline limits this ban to Market Street, not the whole city.

7. 7. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   What problem does the school have?

   School Faces Teacher Shortage

   • It does not have enough teachers.
   • It does not have enough classrooms.
   • It does not have enough teaching materials.
   • It does not have enough students.

   Look at what kind of shortage the headline names.

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   • It does not have enough teachers.

   To “face” a problem often means to have to deal with a difficult situation. A shortage means there is not enough of something.

8. 8. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   What are the residents doing?

   Residents Call for Safer Bike Lanes

   • Reporting that the bike lanes are already safer.
   • Promising to build the bike lanes themselves.
   • Asking for the bike lanes to be made safer.
   • Announcing that the bike lanes have been removed.

   The residents want a change, but the headline does not say it has happened.

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   • Asking for the bike lanes to be made safer.

   To “call for” something means to request it, often publicly. It does not mean the request has been accepted.

9. 9. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué nos dice “vows” sobre la declaración del alcalde?

   Mayor Vows to Keep Community Pool Open

   • The mayor is making an uncertain prediction.
   • The mayor is making a firm promise.
   • The mayor is admitting that keeping it open is impossible.
   • The mayor is refusing to take a position.

   Esta palabra expresa un compromiso firme.

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   • The mayor is making a firm promise.

   “vow” significa prometer firmemente. Una promesa describe la intención de alguien, no un resultado que ya haya ocurrido.

10. 10. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Cuál es el estado de la apertura del puente?

    New Bridge Set to Open in June

    • The opening already happened in June.
    • The opening has been canceled.
    • There is no planned opening date.
    • The opening is expected to happen in June.

    ¿El titular describe un evento ya concluido o un plan futuro?

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    • The opening is expected to happen in June.

    “Set to” significa que se espera que algo ocurra o que está programado para ocurrir. Describe un evento futuro, no uno ya concluido.

11. 11. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    What does the headline say about the cafe?

    Cafe Closes Amid Street Repairs

    • It has closed while the street repairs are happening.
    • It closed before the street repairs began.
    • It will close after all the street repairs are finished.
    • It is staying open throughout the street repairs.

    Think about whether the two events happen at the same time.

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    • It has closed while the street repairs are happening.

    “Amid” means during or in the middle of something. By itself, it does not prove that the repairs caused the closure.

12. 12. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Qué ha decidido el consejo sobre la venta del teatro?

    Council Rules Out Selling Local Theater

    • The sale has been approved.
    • The sale is still being considered.
    • Selling the theater is no longer an option.
    • The sale has already been completed.

    La frase describe descartar una posibilidad.

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    • Selling the theater is no longer an option.

    La expresión “rule out” significa rechazar una opción o decidir que no ocurrirá. No significa establecer reglas para esa opción.

13. 13. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    How did the food drive do?

    Food Drive Falls Short of Goal
    Volunteers collected 800 cans. Their goal was 1,000.

    • It collected exactly the number of cans needed.
    • It collected some cans, but not enough to reach the goal.
    • It collected more cans than its goal.
    • It collected no cans at all.

    Compare the amount collected with the target.

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    • It collected some cans, but not enough to reach the goal.

    To “fall short” means to fail to reach a target. A project can make useful progress and still fall short of its goal.

14. 14. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Qué ha cambiado con respecto a las reparaciones?

    Repair Costs Double; Work Still on Schedule

    • Costs are unchanged, but the work is taking longer than planned.
    • Costs and the time needed have both doubled.
    • Costs are half as much, and the work will finish early.
    • Costs are twice as high, but the work is progressing as planned.

    Las dos partes describen el dinero y el tiempo por separado.

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    • Costs are twice as high, but the work is progressing as planned.

    “On schedule” significa seguir el cronograma previsto. Un proyecto puede seguir el cronograma incluso cuando sus costos aumentan.

15. 15. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    What does the headline say about approval?

    Council May Approve New Bus Route if Trial Succeeds

    • Approval is possible if the trial goes well.
    • Approval is certain even if the trial fails.
    • Approval has already been given.
    • Approval has been ruled out even if the trial goes well.

    Notice both the word “may” and the condition beginning with “if.”

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    • Approval is possible if the trial goes well.

    “May” signals possibility, while “if” adds a condition. Even a successful trial does not make approval certain.