Weekend market: Passive Voice (B1)
Mercado semanal con más de 45 formas pasivas. Lectura B1 con traducción.
Fresh Food That Is Sold at the Weekend Market
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Practica passive para productos: is sold, are grown, is delivered.
Nivel: B1Tema: Passive intro: is/are + participio — mercado; 45+ ejemplos
Every Saturday our town square becomes a market. Stalls are set up before dawn, and fresh food is sold until early afternoon. Local producers arrive in vans that are parked along side streets.
Vegetables are displayed in wooden crates. Tomatoes are grown in greenhouses nearby, and carrots are washed before they are packed. Leafy herbs are picked on Friday evening so they stay crisp overnight.
Fruit is arranged by season. Apples are stored in cold rooms during the week, and berries are sold in small punnets. When strawberries are ripe, they are eaten quickly because they are not treated with long preservatives.
Bread and pastries are brought from village bakeries. Sourdough loaves are sliced on request, and olive rolls are warmed under a small lamp. Samples are offered politely, and napkins are placed beside each tray.
Cheese is sold at a chilled counter. Soft varieties are wrapped in paper, and hard cheeses are cut to order. Labels are written with the farm name so customers know where each product is made.
Honey is collected from hives outside the city. Jars are sealed and are tested for purity before they are approved for sale. Comb sections are sold in clear boxes, and spoons are provided for tasting.
Free-range eggs are packed in recycled cartons. Hens are kept on open fields, and eggs are collected twice daily. Cracked shells are removed so only perfect eggs are sold to families.
Fish is delivered on ice before six in the morning. Salmon is filleted at the stall, and shells are cleaned for display. Strong smells are controlled with covered bins, and gloves are changed often.
Coffee beans are roasted in small batches during the week. Bags are labelled with roast dates, and grinding is done when customers ask. Reusable cups are encouraged, and a discount is applied when mugs are brought from home.
Handmade soap and candles are sold at the far end of the market. Natural oils are used, and colours are kept soft. Gift boxes are tied with string, and receipts are written by hand when cards fail.
Music is played at a low volume near the central fountain. Chairs are placed for elderly visitors, and dogs are tied outside the food zone. Litter bins are emptied hourly, and the pavement is hosed after closing.
Prices are discussed openly, and fair trade is valued. When produce is damaged by rain, portions are reduced rather than thrown away. Unsold greens are donated to a community kitchen on Sunday morning.
The market feels alive because food is sold by people who know their fields and ovens. Quality is protected when care is taken at every step, and our town is proud because local traditions are kept alive each weekend.
Vegetables are displayed in wooden crates. Tomatoes are grown in greenhouses nearby, and carrots are washed before they are packed. Leafy herbs are picked on Friday evening so they stay crisp overnight.
Fruit is arranged by season. Apples are stored in cold rooms during the week, and berries are sold in small punnets. When strawberries are ripe, they are eaten quickly because they are not treated with long preservatives.
Bread and pastries are brought from village bakeries. Sourdough loaves are sliced on request, and olive rolls are warmed under a small lamp. Samples are offered politely, and napkins are placed beside each tray.
Cheese is sold at a chilled counter. Soft varieties are wrapped in paper, and hard cheeses are cut to order. Labels are written with the farm name so customers know where each product is made.
Honey is collected from hives outside the city. Jars are sealed and are tested for purity before they are approved for sale. Comb sections are sold in clear boxes, and spoons are provided for tasting.
Free-range eggs are packed in recycled cartons. Hens are kept on open fields, and eggs are collected twice daily. Cracked shells are removed so only perfect eggs are sold to families.
Fish is delivered on ice before six in the morning. Salmon is filleted at the stall, and shells are cleaned for display. Strong smells are controlled with covered bins, and gloves are changed often.
Coffee beans are roasted in small batches during the week. Bags are labelled with roast dates, and grinding is done when customers ask. Reusable cups are encouraged, and a discount is applied when mugs are brought from home.
Handmade soap and candles are sold at the far end of the market. Natural oils are used, and colours are kept soft. Gift boxes are tied with string, and receipts are written by hand when cards fail.
Music is played at a low volume near the central fountain. Chairs are placed for elderly visitors, and dogs are tied outside the food zone. Litter bins are emptied hourly, and the pavement is hosed after closing.
Prices are discussed openly, and fair trade is valued. When produce is damaged by rain, portions are reduced rather than thrown away. Unsold greens are donated to a community kitchen on Sunday morning.
The market feels alive because food is sold by people who know their fields and ovens. Quality is protected when care is taken at every step, and our town is proud because local traditions are kept alive each weekend.
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Nivel B1Enfoque de lectura
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Passive intro: is/are + participio — mercado; 45+ ejemplos
Practica passive para productos: is sold, are grown, is delivered.
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