Vocabulary, Writing and Speaking: Technology and Past Progressive

Empareja cada definición con la palabra correcta.

1. I. Make or draw plans for something. → h) design (diseñar es hacer o dibujar planos).
2. II. A machine controlled by a computer that is used to perform jobs automatically. → g) robot (un robot es una máquina controlada por computadora que realiza trabajos automáticamente).
3. III. The natural purpose of something. → i) function (la función es el propósito natural de algo).
4. IV. Person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment. → c) engineer (el ingeniero diseña o construye máquinas y equipos eléctricos).
5. V. A person who repairs and maintains machinery and motors. → b) mechanic (el mecánico repara y mantiene maquinaria y motores).
6. VI. A part of something. → e) piece (una pieza es una parte de algo).
7. VII. A creation able to operate independently of human control is... → a) automatic (algo automático opera independientemente del control humano).
8. VIII. The process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced. → j) development (el desarrollo es el proceso de crecimiento o cambio avanzado).
9. IX. A piece of planned work or an activity that is finished over a period of time. → f) project (un proyecto es un trabajo planificado que se termina en un período).
10. X. A piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work. → d) machine (una máquina es un equipo con partes móviles que usa energía para trabajar).

Escribe dos párrafos sobre una experiencia con un dispositivo automático que no funcionó bien. Usa el pasado progresivo.

Párrafo 1 (Descripción del problema): Last month, I bought a new automatic coffee maker. I was very excited because I love coffee in the morning. However, when I was preparing my first cup, the machine suddenly stopped working. I was pressing the start button, but nothing was happening. The display was showing an error message, and I was getting worried because I had spent a lot of money on it.

Párrafo 2 (Solución): While I was looking for the receipt, my brother was searching for the user manual online. We discovered that the water tank was not placed correctly. I was feeling frustrated, but I fixed the problem by removing the tank and putting it back in the right position. Finally, the coffee maker started working again, and I was able to enjoy my coffee.

Crea un diálogo corto usando una de las situaciones. Usa el pasado progresivo para describir qué estabas haciendo cuando ocurrió el evento.

Situación a) The car broke down.

A: Hi, Maria! I called you yesterday, but you didn't answer. What were you doing? B: Oh, I was driving to the supermarket when my car broke down. A: That's terrible! What did you do? B: I was trying to start the engine when a tow truck arrived. I called my dad, and he helped me. A: I'm glad you're okay. Were you waiting for a long time? B: Yes, I was waiting for about an hour. While I was waiting, I was listening to music on my phone.