Historias en inglés para nivel B2
29 historias cortas en inglés de nivel B2 con traducción al español. Lee línea a línea, toca las palabras y escucha el audio.
B2The Japanese archipelago and natural disastersEl archipiélago japonés y los desastres naturalesThe Japanese archipelago and natural disasters. This region is located at the junction of several tectonic plates.1 minB2Nature and animals of AustraliaNaturaleza y animales de AustraliaNature and animals of Australia. This continent is known for a high level of endemism and isolated ecosystem development.3 minB2The Dune of Pilat and its natural characteristicsLa Duna de Pilat y sus características naturalesThe Dune of Pilat and its natural characteristics. It is the largest sand dune in Europe, located on the Atlantic coast of France.3 minB2London put the largest fleet of electric buses into operationLondres puso en funcionamiento la mayor flota de autobuses eléctricosIn London, several hundred new electric buses began operating on city routes. The project became part of a program to reduce air pollution levels in the capital.2 minB2In Canada, a company introduced a rule to turn off work chats after hoursEn Canadá, una empresa introdujo una regla para apagar los chats de trabajo fuera del horario laboralIn Canada, a large consulting company introduced a new rule for its employees. After 6 p.m., work chats and email are automatically turned off until the next morning.2 minB2The Netherlands launched a pilot project with a four-day workweekLos Países Bajos lanzaron un proyecto piloto con una semana laboral de cuatro díasIn the Netherlands, several large companies started a pilot project with a four-day workweek. Employees work fewer days but keep the same total working hours.1 minB2Eye strain and a visit to the ophthalmologistFatiga visual y visita al oftalmólogoOver the past months I noticed that my eyes felt tired almost every evening After long hours of reading and working on a screen my vision became blurry2 minB2Tinnitus and hearing check after frequent headphone useZumbido en los oídos y revisión auditiva tras el uso frecuente de auricularesFor several months I noticed a constant ringing sound in my ears especially in quiet places At first it appeared only in the evening after long days at work2 minB2Monitoring blood pressure and lifestyle changesControl de la presión arterial y cambios en el estilo de vidaOver the past year I began to notice that I often felt tired even after a full night of sleep At work I sometimes had headaches and short moments of dizziness2 minB2A Journey to Machu Picchu in PeruUn viaje a Machu Picchu en PerúMachu Picchu is located in Peru high in the Andes and is considered one of the most famous archaeological sites in South America.3 minB2A Journey along Iceland’s Ring RoadUn viaje por la carretera circular de IslandiaIceland’s Ring Road, known as Route 1, goes around almost the entire island and is considered the main route for travelers.3 minB2A Journey on the Trans-Siberian RailwayUn viaje por el Ferrocarril TransiberianoThe Trans-Siberian Railway is considered one of the longest railway lines in the world and runs across the whole of Russia.3 minB2The Story of the First Artificial Earth SatelliteLa historia del primer satélite artificial de la TierraYuri Korolev was an engineer and designer who dedicated his life to space exploration.2 minB2A Decision Over the RiverUna decisión sobre el ríoChesley Sullenberger worked as a commercial airline pilot and had decades of flight experience behind him.2 minB2An Accident That Became a ProfessionUn accidente que se convirtió en una profesiónAlexander Fleming worked as a bacteriologist in a laboratory in London and spent most of his life studying infections. His profession required accuracy, repetition and strict order in experiments.2 minB2The Scientist Who Measured SilenceEl científico que medía el silencioLucas worked as a researcher in a small laboratory that studied sound and human concentration. His job was to analyze how noise affected thinking, decision making and long periods of mental work.2 minB2The Wheel That Changed the ConversationLa rueda que cambió la conversaciónThat morning Daniel was driving to an important meeting and mentally repeating the key points of his presentation.3 min
B2Night in the BakeryNoche en la panaderíaNight in the Bakery The city was asleep, and we were just starting our shift.3 min
B2The essentials… but not the usual onesLo imprescindible… pero no lo de siempreThe essentials… but not the usual ones Every professional kitchen has the expected set of tools: knives, pots, cutting boards.4 min
B2A Day in the Life of a ChefUn día en la vida de un chefA Day in the Life of a Chef The alarm rings at six a.m. No “snooze” today — lunchtime service is waiting. When I arrive in the kitchen, the first thing I see is the mise en place board (prep list).3 min
B2A Gastronomic Evening Across CulturesUna noche gastronómica entre culturasA Gastronomic Evening Across Cultures We agreed to meet at Lena’s on Saturday exactly at seven, to host a dinner where each of us would be responsible for a dish from our own “cultural zone.”10 min
B2Advanced Guide to Types of Tableware and Their UseGuía avanzada sobre tipos de vajilla y su usoAdvanced Guide to Types of Tableware and Their Use In modern culinary arts, the choice of tableware plays no less a role than the quality of the ingredients.3 min
B2The Man Who Spoke Many LanguagesEl hombre que hablaba muchos idiomasThe Man Who Spoke Many Languages Victor Larsen was a famous traveler, writer, and linguist. Since childhood, he had dreamed of understanding people from different parts of the world.2 min
B2The Bookstore That Only Opens at NightLa librería que solo abre de nocheThe Bookstore That Only Opens at Night In the city center, among noisy streets and bright signs, there was one unusual shop. Its doors opened only when the sun went down behind the horizon.2 min
B2A Year Without the InternetUn año sin internetA Year Without the Internet One cold January day, Marina decided to turn off the internet at home. It was not an impulsive decision, but a well-thought-out attempt to change her life.2 min
B2The City That Changes Every MorningLa ciudad que cambia cada mañanaThe City That Changes Every Morning In this city, houses and streets change location every morning, like pieces on a chessboard.2 min
B2La ville où tout le monde parle en proverbesLa ciudad donde todos hablan con refranesThe City Where Everyone Speaks in Proverbs4 min
B2The House of Three GenerationsLa casa de tres generacionesThe House of Three Generations In an old but cozy house on the edge of the city live three generations of one family.2 min
B2The Island Where Time Runs SlowerLa isla donde el tiempo pasa más despacioThe Island Where Time Runs Slower At the edge of the endless ocean lies a small island, home to only about two hundred people.2 min
B2Night in the BakeryNoche en la panaderíaNight in the Bakery The city was asleep, and we were just starting our shift.3 minB2The essentials… but not the usual onesLo imprescindible… pero no lo de siempreThe essentials… but not the usual ones Every professional kitchen has the expected set of tools: knives, pots, cutting boards.4 minB2A Day in the Life of a ChefUn día en la vida de un chefA Day in the Life of a Chef The alarm rings at six a.m. No “snooze” today — lunchtime service is waiting. When I arrive in the kitchen, the first thing I see is the mise en place board (prep list).3 minB2A Gastronomic Evening Across CulturesUna noche gastronómica entre culturasA Gastronomic Evening Across Cultures We agreed to meet at Lena’s on Saturday exactly at seven, to host a dinner where each of us would be responsible for a dish from our own “cultural zone.”10 minB2Advanced Guide to Types of Tableware and Their UseGuía avanzada sobre tipos de vajilla y su usoAdvanced Guide to Types of Tableware and Their Use In modern culinary arts, the choice of tableware plays no less a role than the quality of the ingredients.3 minB2The Man Who Spoke Many LanguagesEl hombre que hablaba muchos idiomasThe Man Who Spoke Many Languages Victor Larsen was a famous traveler, writer, and linguist. Since childhood, he had dreamed of understanding people from different parts of the world.2 minB2The Bookstore That Only Opens at NightLa librería que solo abre de nocheThe Bookstore That Only Opens at Night In the city center, among noisy streets and bright signs, there was one unusual shop. Its doors opened only when the sun went down behind the horizon.2 minB2A Year Without the InternetUn año sin internetA Year Without the Internet One cold January day, Marina decided to turn off the internet at home. It was not an impulsive decision, but a well-thought-out attempt to change her life.2 minB2The City That Changes Every MorningLa ciudad que cambia cada mañanaThe City That Changes Every Morning In this city, houses and streets change location every morning, like pieces on a chessboard.2 minB2La ville où tout le monde parle en proverbesLa ciudad donde todos hablan con refranesThe City Where Everyone Speaks in Proverbs4 minB2The House of Three GenerationsLa casa de tres generacionesThe House of Three Generations In an old but cozy house on the edge of the city live three generations of one family.2 minB2The Island Where Time Runs SlowerLa isla donde el tiempo pasa más despacioThe Island Where Time Runs Slower At the edge of the endless ocean lies a small island, home to only about two hundred people.2 min