Parte 2: Ejercicio de lectura + comprensión (Lección 3)

The Unexpected Morning Commute

Mark's morning commute was usually hectic, but today felt different. He had managed to get up right when his alarm rang, feeling a sense of relief. The sun was vibrant, and he smiled. As he boarded the train, he found a seat. He didn't want the calm pace to change, but sometimes life just had to go on.

Suddenly, a strange, muffled sound made everyone look out the windows. People started to stand up and move. "What's going on?" a passenger whispered. The train began to slow down. "Please hold on to the railings!" the driver announced. Mark quickly grabbed the bar. The train then slowly fell down to a complete stop.

No one seemed to know what was happening. A few passengers decided to go away and explore the other cars. Mark remained. He pondered the situation, a little perplexed. He hoped the train would come back to normal speed soon. A woman next to him said she had to show up at work early, so she couldn't hold on much longer. After a long delay, the driver announced they would have to move out of the train and find an alternative. Mark decided to drop by the station coffee shop first if he could. He wished he could just pass out and wake up at his office.

Once outside, the scene was calm. He saw an old friend, who managed to show up despite the chaos. It was a cherished moment. "You managed to get up early today too?" his friend joked. After a quick glance around, they decided to stroll toward the next station. "Are you still planning to come over for dinner tonight?" his friend asked. Mark sighed with a serene feeling. He was curious to see how the rest of the day would unfold. He remembered once, he almost fell down while hiking. His friend, who lived nearby, often dropped by unannounced. Mark needed to stand up to his worries and not pass out from stress. His neighbor had recently decided to move out, which was a big change.