Reading dialog
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Carlos
El técnico reparó la computadora antes de que comenzara el evento. Sin su trabajo rápido, lo habríamos perdido todo.
The technician repaired the computer before the event started. Without his quick work, we would have lost everything.
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Sofía
La investigación es extremadamente importante en el campo de la ciencia. La investigadora que se unió a nuestro equipo es brillante.
Research is extremely important in the field of science. The researcher who joined our team is brilliant.
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Carlos
Lleva quince años estudiando química. Su doctorado de Oxford realmente impresionó al director.
They have been studying chemistry for fifteen years. Their PhD from Oxford really impressed the director.
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Sofía
El agricultor trabaja duro durante la temporada de cosecha. Yo ayudé en su tierra de cultivo el verano pasado.
The farmer works hard during the harvest season. I helped on his farm last summer.
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Carlos
Debió haber sido agotador. ¿También vino el ingeniero que diseñó la nueva máquina de cosecha?
That must have been exhausting. Did the engineer who designed the new harvesting machine come too?
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Sofía
Sí, vino a probar su invención en el campo. Toda la comunidad agrícola estaba emocionada.
They came to test their invention in the field. The whole farming community was excited.
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Carlos
La tecnología moderna está cambiando cada profesión. Incluso el mecánico en nuestro garaje usa computadoras a diario.
Modern technology is changing every profession. Even the mechanic in our garage uses computers every day.
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Sofía
Cierto. El abogado con quien hablé la semana pasada mencionó que toda su oficina ahora es digital.
True. The lawyer I spoke with last week said their whole office is now digital.
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Carlos
Leí que la científica que inventó este software ha ganado varios premios.
I read that the scientist who invented this software has won several awards.
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Sofía
Se los merece. Su trabajo en investigación ambiental podría salvar vidas.
He deserves it. His work in environmental research could save lives.
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Carlos
Así es como se ve la innovación real. Quizá yo también solicite un puesto similar.
This is what real innovation looks like. Maybe I'll also apply for a similar position.
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Sofía
Deberías. Con tu formación en física, serías un candidato perfecto.
You should. With your background in physics, you would be a perfect candidate.
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