Reparar la bicicleta
“Esta mañana la bicicleta de Eva hacía un ruido extraño.
- ~95 words
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- 0.9 min read
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- 10 sentences
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Reparar la bicicleta
Reviewed by Francisco · Updated
- Topic
- Servicios y reparaciones
- Learning goal
- Describe a mechanical problem, compare options, and collect a repair
- Grammar focus
- reported problems · comparatives · future time expressions
- Length
- 95 words
- Reading time
- 0.9 min
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English translation▾
This morning Eva’s bicycle was making a strange noise.
Also, the rear brake was not working well.
Eva took it to a repair shop near her workplace.
The mechanic checked the wheels and tested the brakes.
He found a broken part next to the rear wheel.
He could replace it with a new or used part.
The used part was cheaper and was in good condition.
Eva chose that option and left the bicycle at the shop.
The mechanic said it would be ready at five.
Eva returned after work and checked that the brake worked.
Key vocabulary
Comprehension check
Use the language
Writing prompt
Describe taking an object for repair. Explain the problem, the options, your choice, and how you checked the result.
Speaking prompt
Talk to a mechanic: describe two problems, ask about price and timing, and choose between two repair options.
Answer key and explanations
A strange noise and a faulty rear brake.
The first two sentences mention the strange noise and rear brake that did not work well.
A broken part near the rear wheel.
His inspection revealed a broken part beside the rear wheel.
It was cheaper and in good condition.
The passage gives both its lower price and good condition before Eva chooses it.
After work when she returned.
She returned after work and then checked that the brake functioned.