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Reading: El pueblo de mi niñez (Imperfect tense)

Marcos lives in New York. He is writing a memoir about his life. Read the chapter below on what life was like in his village in Mexico during his childhood. Complete the blanks using the imperfect tense. Then, answer the comprehension questions that follow.

Note: The reading is in the imperfect tense except for the last paragraph which is in the preterit. The reading does not link to any particular theme or vocab.

After every section a table with the English translations of unfamiliar words is provided. (Ex: monedas: coins / regatear: to bargain etc)

Example:

Yo nací en Soledo, un pueblo en el norte de México. Yo __________ allí por seis años con mi familia. (vivir) ___________ cuatro personas, mis padres, mi hermano mayor y yo. (haber) El pueblo ___________ alrededor de ciento cincuenta personas. (tener) Nuestra casa ___________ pequeña como las otras casas en el barrio. (ser)En las tardes yo ____________ con mis mejores amigos en la calle o cerca del lago. (jugar)Mis mejores amigos _______________ Carlos, Juan, y Tomás. (llamarse) Ellos ___________ en mi pueblo y nosotros ______________ a la escuela primaria juntos. (vivir, asistir)

The 20 comprehension questions are multiple choice (A or B)

____ 1. ¿De dónde es Marcos?

a. México b. Perú

____ 2. ¿Dónde vivía Marcos?

a. en un apartamento b. una casa pequeña

Pages 1-5 are the reading and comprehension questions. Pages 6-10 are the answer key. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, reading practice, or as part of your sub plans.

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