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The Interview

Antes de leer: Maya lleva meses buscando trabajo en el sector tecnológico. Esta historia sigue su proceso desde la llamada de la empresa hasta recibir la oferta. Observa cómo se mezclan distintos tiempos verbales para expresar acciones pasadas con diferente perspectiva temporal.

Maya had been applying for jobs for three months when she finally received a call from a tech company. She had always wanted to work in software development, and this was her dream opportunity.

The morning of the interview, Maya felt nervous but well-prepared. She had researched the company thoroughly and rehearsed her answers the night before.

The interviewer, a friendly woman called Sarah, asked Maya about her previous experience and her strengths. Maya explained that she was a fast learner and could work well under pressure.

At the end, Sarah asked if Maya had any questions. Maya had prepared two thoughtful questions about the team's work culture and career progression. Sarah seemed impressed.

Two days later, Maya received an email with a job offer. The salary was excellent and the role was exactly what she had been looking for. She accepted immediately.

Comprensión lectora

1. How long had Maya been looking for a job before the interview?

2. What did Maya say about herself during the interview?

3. When did Maya find out she got the job?

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¡Historia completada!

El pasado perfecto continuo (had been + -ing) marca tiempo transcurrido antes de otro evento pasado. Lo viste en contexto real.

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