Questions with Do

 ¿Para qué sirven DO y DOES?

En inglés usamos do y does para hacer preguntas en presente.
Son como ayudantes que ponen la oración en forma de pregunta.

   ¿Cuándo usamos DO?

Usamos DO con:

• I (yo)
• You (tú/usted/ustedes)
• We (nosotros)
• They (ellos)

Ejemplos:
Do you like chocolate?
Do they play soccer?
Do we have homework?

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  ¿Cuándo usamos DOES?

Usamos DOES con:

• He (él)
• She (ella)
• It (esto/eso—cosas o animales)

Ejemplos:
Does he play the guitar?
Does she like cats?
Does it rain a lot?

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   Regla muy importante

Después de do o does, el verbo va en su forma básica:

• sin “s”
• sin cambios

Ejemplos:
❌ Does he plays?
✔️ Does he play?

❌ Do she likes?
✔️ Does she like?

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⭐ Fórmulas fáciles

Con DO:

Do + I/you/we/they + verbo + ?

Con DOES:

Does + he/she/it + verbo + ?

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⭐ Explicación corta y simple

• Usa DO con I, you, we, they.
• Usa DOES con he, she, it.

 

                                                     Ejemplos

 

 Listen:

Do you like swimming?
Do they visit their grandparents on Sundays?
Do we need to bring our books tomorrow?
Do you clean your room every week?
Do your friends call you after school?
Do the students eat breakfast at home?
Do you wear a uniform to school?
Do animals live in the forest?
Do you listen to music while you study?
Do your parents let you stay up late?
Does he play the guitar?
Does she have a pet?
Does your dad drive you to school?
Does the cat like to sleep on the sofa?
Does he do his homework after dinner?
Does your sister watch movies at night?
Does the bus arrive on time?
Does it get cold in winter?
Does your teacher read stories in class?
Does your best friend play an instrument?

 

1.   Do you like pizza?
¿Te gusta la pizza?

2.   Do they play soccer after school?
¿Ellos juegan fútbol después de la escuela?

3.   Do we have homework today?
¿Tenemos tarea hoy?

4.   Do you read books at night?
¿Lees libros por la noche?

5.   Do your friends live near you?
¿Tus amigos viven cerca de ti?

6.   Do I need a pencil for class?
¿Necesito un lápiz para la clase?

7.   Do the students understand the lesson?
¿Los estudiantes entienden la lección?

8.   Do you watch TV on weekends?
¿Miras televisión los fines de semana?

9.   Do your parents work in the city?
¿Tus padres trabajan en la ciudad?

10.                 Do cats like milk?
¿A los gatos les gusta la leche?

11.                 Does he play video games?
¿Él juega videojuegos?

12.                 Does she like to draw?
¿A ella le gusta dibujar?

13.                 Does your brother go to school early?
¿Tu hermano va a la escuela temprano?

14.                 Does the dog sleep in your room?
¿El perro duerme en tu habitación?

15.                 Does she speak English well?
¿Ella habla inglés bien?

16.                 Does he ride his bike to school?
¿Él va a la escuela en bicicleta?

17.                 Does the teacher give tests often?
¿El maestro/la maestra hace exámenes a menudo?

18.                 Does your sister like music?
¿A tu hermana le gusta la música?

19.                 Does it rain a lot in your town?
¿Llueve mucho en tu pueblo/ciudad?

20.                 Does the bus stop near your house?
¿El autobús para cerca de tu casa?

 

1.   Do you ride your bike on weekends?
¿Montas en bicicleta los fines de semana?

2.   Do they eat lunch at school?
¿Ellos almuerzan en la escuela?

3.   Do we start class at eight?
¿Empezamos la clase a las ocho?

4.   Do you help your parents at home?
¿Ayudas a tus padres en casa?

5.   Do your friends like video games?
¿A tus amigos les gustan los videojuegos?

6.   Do the kids play in the park?
¿Los niños juegan en el parque?

7.   Do you study English every day?
¿Estudias inglés todos los días?

8.   Do birds live in trees?
¿Los pájaros viven en los árboles?

9.   Do your classmates talk a lot?
¿Tus compañeros de clase hablan mucho?

10.                 Do you drink water during class?
¿Bebes agua durante la clase?

11.                 Does he watch cartoons?
¿Él ve dibujos animados?

12.                 Does she go to dance class?
¿Ella va a clases de baile?

13.                 Does your mom cook dinner every night?
¿Tu mamá cocina la cena todas las noches?

14.                 Does the baby cry a lot?
¿El bebé llora mucho?

15.                 Does your friend speak French?
¿Tu amigo habla francés?

16.                 Does he like chocolate ice cream?
¿A él le gusta el helado de chocolate?

17.                 Does your school have a library?
¿Tu escuela tiene una biblioteca?

18.                 Does the sun rise early in summer?
¿El sol sale temprano en verano?

19.                 Does the teacher explain the homework clearly?
¿El maestro/la maestra explica la tarea claramente?

20.                 Does your cousin live in another country?
¿Tu primo vive en otro país?

 

 

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

 From Goodreads:    

   In a small American town, the local residents are filled with excitement and nervousness when they wake on the morning of the twenty-seventh of June. Everything has been prepared for the town’s annual tradition—a lottery in which every family must participate, and no one wants to win.

    “The Lottery” stands out as one of the most famous short stories in American literary history. Originally published in The New Yorker, the author immediately began receiving letters from readers who demanded an explanation of the story’s meaning. “The Lottery” has been adapted for stage, television, radio and film. 

 

Read and listen to the story here. 

 

Download the PDF here.

 

Download the Spanish translation here. 

 

 

King Jaume I and the Reconquest of Valencia

 

(Listen) A long time ago, in the 13th century, the lands we now call Spain were divided between Christian kingdoms in the north and Muslim kingdoms in the south. The Christians wanted to take back lands that had been under Muslim rule for hundreds of years. This great effort was called the Reconquest.

One of the most famous kings in this time was Jaume I, also known as James the Conqueror. He was the king of Aragón and Catalonia, and he became king when he was only a boy! Even as a child, people said Jaume was brave and wise beyond his years.

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A Dream of Valencia

Jaume I dreamed of making his kingdom larger and stronger. He heard about a rich and beautiful city to the south called Valencia. The city was full of gardens, palm trees, and fields that grew oranges, rice, and silk. But Valencia was ruled by a Muslim king named Zayyan.

Jaume decided that one day, he would take Valencia and make it part of his kingdom. He told his knights and soldiers that they must fight not only for land, but for faith, justice, and peace.

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The Journey South

In the year 1232, Jaume began his great campaign. He gathered knights from Aragón and Catalonia, brave men who rode strong horses and carried long lances and shining swords. They marched south, capturing towns and castles along the way.

The people in the countryside saw Jaume’s army coming and joined them, hoping for a better life under his rule. But it was not easy — there were battles to fight, walls to climb, and long months away from home.

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The Siege of Valencia

Finally, Jaume and his army reached the city of Valencia. The city was surrounded by strong walls and towers, and inside, King Zayyan’s soldiers prepared to defend it. Jaume’s men set up camp all around the city so no one could go in or out. This is called a siege.

The siege lasted for many months. It was hard for both sides — food became scarce, and the heat was terrible in the summer sun. But Jaume refused to give up. He even built great wooden towers and machines to throw stones over the city walls.

As the months passed, the people inside Valencia grew tired and hungry. Finally, in October 1238, King Zayyan realized he could not win. He sent messengers to Jaume I to offer peace.

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The Great Victory

On October 9, 1238, Jaume I entered the city of Valencia. The people cheered as the Christian flag with the red and yellow stripes — the same colors that still appear on the flag of Valencia today — was raised over the city walls.

Jaume entered the grand mosque, the main building for prayer, and blessed it as a Christian church. Later, it became the Cathedral of Valencia, which still stands today. He promised to protect the people who stayed and to rebuild the city so it would flourish again.

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A Legacy of Peace and Prosperity

After conquering Valencia, Jaume I didn’t stop there. He wrote down his adventures in a book called the Llibre dels Fets — The Book of Deeds — one of the first books ever written by a king about his own life!

He also worked to bring peace and good government to his new lands. Under Jaume’s rule, Valencia grew into a rich and beautiful kingdom, full of trade, art, and learning. People from many backgrounds lived together — Christians, Muslims, and Jews — building a new future side by side.

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Remembering Jaume I

Today, Jaume I is remembered as one of the greatest kings of medieval Spain. Statues of him can be found in many cities, especially in Valencia, where every year on October 9th, people celebrate the day the city was reconquered.

They wave flags, play music, and remember the young king who dreamed of a united and peaceful land — Jaume I the Conqueror, the brave ruler who made history.