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Grammar focus: los verbos del texto inglés aparecen destacados en azul. Debajo de cada lectura puedes abrir Past tense version para comparar la misma historia en presente y en pasado, y Grammar point para aprender una estructura útil del nivel.

A1 | BEGINNER

I am an office cleaner. I arrive in the afternoon, put on my gloves, and push the cleaning cart into the office. I empty the trash cans and wipe the desks with a cloth. Then I mop the floor. Everything looks clean and tidy. I turn off the lights and lock the door.

A1 | PRINCIPIANTE

Soy limpiador de oficinas. Llego por la tarde, me pongo los guantes y llevo el carro de limpieza hasta la oficina. Vacío las papeleras y limpio los escritorios con un paño. Después friego el suelo con la fregona. Todo queda limpio y ordenado. Apago las luces y cierro la puerta con llave.

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⏳ A1 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

I was an office cleaner. I arrived in the afternoon, put on my gloves, and pushed the cleaning cart into the office. I emptied the trash cans and wiped the desks with a cloth. Then I mopped the floor. Everything looked clean and tidy. I turned off the lights and locked the door.

Main changes

am→was arrive→arrived put on→put on push→pushed empty→emptied wipe→wiped mop→mopped looks→looked turn off→turned off lock→locked

💡 A1 | Grammar point with + tool

En I wipe the desks with a cloth, utilizamos with para indicar la herramienta o el objeto con el que realizamos una acción.

verbo + objeto + with + herramienta

I wipe the desks with a cloth. I clean the floor with a mop. I open the door with a key.

Recuerda: en este uso, with responde a la pregunta “¿con qué?”.

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Cleaning an Office

Vocabulary

• office cleaner — limpiador de oficinas
• arrive in the afternoon — llegar por la tarde
• put on my gloves — ponerme los guantes
• cleaning cart — carro de limpieza
• empty the trash cans — vaciar las papeleras
• wipe the desks — limpiar los escritorios con un paño

• cloth — paño
• mop the floor — fregar el suelo
• clean and tidy — limpio y ordenado
• turn off the lights — apagar las luces
• lock the door — cerrar la puerta con llave

Complete the sentence

I am an office . I put on my . I push the cleaning into the office. I empty the trash . Then I mop the .

Choose the correct answer

When do I arrive? Choose In the afternoon In the morning At midnight What do I push into the office? Choose The cleaning cart A desk A trash can What do I use to wipe the desks? Choose A cloth A key A sign What do I do after wiping the desks? Choose I mop the floor I open the door I sit at a desk What do I do before leaving? Choose I turn off the lights and lock the door I open the windows I move the desks

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

cloth desks I a the with wipe

Reading comprehension

1. What is my job?
2. What do I put on when I arrive?
3. Which two things do I empty or wipe?
4. How do I leave the office?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• I am an office cleaner.
• I empty the trash cans.
• I lock the door.

Translate into English:

• Me pongo los guantes.
• Llevo el carro de limpieza hasta la oficina.
• Friego el suelo.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

A2 | ELEMENTARY

I work as an office cleaner after the workday ends. First, I put on my rubber gloves, pick up loose papers from the floor, empty the trash cans, and wipe the desks with a microfiber cloth. Then I vacuum the carpet, mop the hard floors, and check the restrooms. I also refill the paper dispensers. Before leaving, I return the supplies to the cleaning cart and make sure everything is in its proper place.

A2 | BÁSICO

Trabajo como limpiador de oficinas cuando termina la jornada laboral. Primero me pongo los guantes de goma, recojo los papeles sueltos del suelo, vacío las papeleras y limpio los escritorios con un paño de microfibra. Después aspiro la moqueta, friego los suelos duros y reviso los aseos. También repongo los dispensadores de papel. Antes de irme, devuelvo el material al carro de limpieza y me aseguro de que todo esté en su sitio.

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⏳ A2 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

I worked as an office cleaner after the workday ended. First, I put on my rubber gloves, picked up loose papers from the floor, emptied the trash cans, and wiped the desks with a microfiber cloth. Then I vacuumed the carpet, mopped the hard floors, and checked the restrooms. I also refilled the paper dispensers. Before leaving, I returned the supplies to the cleaning cart and made sure everything was in its proper place.

Main changes

work→worked ends→ended put on→put on pick up→picked up empty→emptied wipe→wiped vacuum→vacuumed mop→mopped check→checked refill→refilled return→returned make sure→made sure is→was

💡 A2 | Grammar point before + verb-ing

En Before leaving, I return the supplies to the cleaning cart, podemos colocar before delante de un verbo terminado en -ing porque el sujeto de las dos acciones es el mismo.

before + verbo terminado en -ing

Before leaving, I check the restrooms. I put on my gloves before cleaning the desks. Before mopping the floor, I put out a warning sign.

Importante: también podemos decir Before I leave..., pero no usamos el infinitivo con to: no decimos before to leave.

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Cleaning an Office

Vocabulary

• after the workday ends — cuando termina la jornada laboral
• rubber gloves — guantes de goma
• pick up loose papers — recoger papeles sueltos
• empty the trash cans — vaciar las papeleras
• microfiber cloth — paño de microfibra
• vacuum the carpet — aspirar la moqueta
• mop the hard floors — fregar los suelos duros

• check the restrooms — revisar los aseos
• refill the paper dispensers — reponer los dispensadores de papel
• cleaning supplies — material de limpieza
• return the supplies — devolver el material
• cleaning cart — carro de limpieza
• in its proper place — en su sitio

Complete the sentence

I pick up loose from the floor. I wipe the desks with a cloth. I vacuum the . I refill the paper . I make sure everything is in its proper .

Choose the correct answer

When do I clean the offices? Choose After the workday ends During a meeting Before the employees arrive in the morning What do I put on first? Choose My rubber gloves A winter coat A hat What do I vacuum? Choose The carpet The desks The paper dispensers What do I refill? Choose The paper dispensers The trash cans The cleaning cart Where do I return the supplies? Choose To the cleaning cart To a desk drawer To the restroom floor

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

microfiber desks a wipe with I cloth the

Reading comprehension

1. When do I work?
2. What do I pick up from the floor?
3. Which surfaces do I vacuum and mop?
4. What do I do before leaving?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• I put on my rubber gloves.
• I vacuum the carpet.
• I refill the paper dispensers.

Translate into English:

• Vacío las papeleras.
• Reviso los aseos.
• Me aseguro de que todo esté en su sitio.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

B1 | INTERMEDIATE

My shift as a cleaner begins after the employees have gone home and the office has fallen quiet. I check each room and follow a task list. I apply disinfectant to a microfiber cloth and wipe the door handles, light switches, and other high-touch surfaces. I also vacuum the rugs and refill the soap and paper dispensers in the restrooms. Although most people never see me at work, I know the result matters. When necessary, I put out a wet floor sign and keep the hallways clear so everyone can start the day on the right foot.

B1 | INTERMEDIO

Mi turno como limpiador empieza cuando los empleados ya se han marchado y la oficina ha quedado en silencio. Reviso cada sala y sigo una lista de tareas. Aplico desinfectante a un paño de microfibra y limpio los pomos de las puertas, los interruptores y otras superficies que se tocan con frecuencia. También aspiro las alfombras y repongo el jabón y el papel en los aseos. Aunque la mayoría de las personas nunca me ve trabajando, sé que el resultado importa. Cuando hace falta, coloco una señal de suelo mojado y mantengo despejados los pasillos para que todos puedan empezar el día con buen pie.

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⏳ B1 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

My shift as a cleaner began after the employees had gone home and the office had fallen quiet. I checked each room and followed a task list. I applied disinfectant to a microfiber cloth and wiped the door handles, light switches, and other high-touch surfaces. I also vacuumed the rugs and refilled the soap and paper dispensers in the restrooms. Although most people never saw me at work, I knew the result mattered. When necessary, I put out a wet floor sign and kept the hallways clear so everyone could start the day on the right foot.

Main changes

begins→began have gone→had gone has fallen→had fallen check→checked follow→followed apply→applied wipe→wiped vacuum→vacuumed refill→refilled never see→never saw know→knew matters→mattered put out→put out keep→kept can start→could start

💡 B1 | Grammar point although + clause

En Although most people never see me at work, I know the result matters, utilizamos although para presentar un contraste entre dos ideas.

Although + sujeto + verbo, oración principal

Although the office looks clean, I check every room. Although the stain is small, I remove it carefully. I continue working although I am tired.

Importante: no combinamos although y but en la misma estructura. Podemos usar uno u otro, pero no los dos.

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Vocabulary

• the employees have gone home — los empleados se han marchado
• the office has fallen quiet — la oficina ha quedado en silencio
• follow a task list — seguir una lista de tareas
• apply disinfectant — aplicar desinfectante
• microfiber cloth — paño de microfibra
• door handles — pomos de las puertas
• light switches — interruptores

• high-touch surfaces — superficies que se tocan con frecuencia
• vacuum the rugs — aspirar las alfombras
• refill the dispensers — reponer los dispensadores
• the result matters — el resultado importa
• put out a wet floor sign — colocar una señal de suelo mojado
• keep the hallways clear — mantener despejados los pasillos
• start the day on the right foot — empezar el día con buen pie

Complete the sentence

The office has fallen . I follow a task . I apply to a microfiber cloth. I wipe the high-touch . I put out a wet floor .

Choose the correct answer

When does my shift begin? Choose After the employees have gone home Before the office opens During the lunch break Where do I apply the disinfectant? Choose To a microfiber cloth Directly to the documents To the wet floor sign Which high-touch surfaces do I wipe? Choose Door handles and light switches Carpets and rugs Windows and curtains What do I put out when necessary? Choose A wet floor sign A task list A paper dispenser Why do I keep the hallways clear? Choose So everyone can start the day on the right foot So I can store the cleaning cart there So employees can leave papers on the floor

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

floor put sign a I wet out

Reading comprehension

1. What has happened before my shift begins?
2. Which surfaces do I clean with disinfectant?
3. What do I refill in the restrooms?
4. How does my work help the employees?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• I follow a task list.
• I wipe the door handles and light switches.
• I keep the hallways clear.

Translate into English:

• La oficina ha quedado en silencio.
• Repongo el jabón y el papel.
• El resultado importa.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

B2 | UPPER-INTERMEDIATE

As an office cleaner, I rely on organization and consistency. I do not skim over surfaces just to finish quickly; I work methodically from one area to the next. I check the shared areas, remove stubborn marks with the right cleaning solution, and use a nonabrasive sponge when a surface could be scratched. If I find a room in complete disarray, I break the job down into smaller tasks and tackle them one at a time. When I finish, the workspace is ready for the next day.

B2 | INTERMEDIO ALTO

Como limpiador de oficinas, dependo de la organización y la constancia. No me limito a limpiar por encima para terminar deprisa; trabajo de forma metódica, avanzando de una zona a otra. Reviso las zonas comunes, elimino las marcas difíciles con el producto adecuado y utilizo una esponja no abrasiva cuando una superficie podría rayarse. Si encuentro una sala muy desordenada, divido el trabajo en tareas más pequeñas y las afronto una por una. Cuando termino, el espacio queda preparado para el día siguiente.

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⏳ B2 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

As an office cleaner, I relied on organization and consistency. I did not skim over surfaces just to finish quickly; I worked methodically from one area to the next. I checked the shared areas, removed stubborn marks with the right cleaning solution, and used a nonabrasive sponge when a surface could be scratched. If I found a room in complete disarray, I broke the job down into smaller tasks and tackled them one at a time. When I finished, the workspace was ready for the next day.

Main changes

rely on→relied on do not skim over→did not skim over work→worked check→checked remove→removed use→used find→found break down→broke down tackle→tackled finish→finished is→was

💡 B2 | Grammar point modal + be + past participle

En a surface could be scratched, usamos la voz pasiva porque la superficie recibe la acción: alguien o algo podría rayarla.

sujeto + verbo modal + be + participio pasado

The surface could be scratched. The carpet must be vacuumed. The cleaning solution should be diluted. The equipment can be damaged by the wrong product.

Importante: después del verbo modal utilizamos be, no is ni was. Compara The sponge could scratch the surface con The surface could be scratched.

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Cleaning an Office

Vocabulary

• rely on organization — depender de la organización
• consistency — constancia
• skim over surfaces — limpiar las superficies por encima
• finish quickly — terminar deprisa
• work methodically — trabajar de forma metódica
• from one area to the next — de una zona a otra
• shared areas — zonas comunes
• stubborn marks — marcas difíciles

• cleaning solution — producto o solución de limpieza
• nonabrasive sponge — esponja no abrasiva
• could be scratched — podría rayarse
• in complete disarray — completamente desordenado
• break the job down — dividir el trabajo
• smaller tasks — tareas más pequeñas
• tackle them one at a time — afrontarlas una por una
• ready for the next day — preparado para el día siguiente

Complete the sentence

I rely on organization and . I work from one area to the next. I remove marks. I use a sponge. Sometimes I find a room in complete .

Choose the correct answer

What do I avoid doing just to finish quickly? Choose Skimming over the surfaces Following a method Checking the shared areas What do I use to remove stubborn marks? Choose The right cleaning solution A paper dispenser A wet floor sign When do I use a nonabrasive sponge? Choose When a surface could be scratched When the carpet needs vacuuming When a trash can is empty What do I do when a room is in complete disarray? Choose I break the job down into smaller tasks I leave the room untouched I hide the cleaning supplies How is the workspace when I finish? Choose Ready for the next day Full of cleaning carts Closed for the week

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

tasks job break smaller the into I down

Reading comprehension

1. Which qualities do I rely on?
2. How do I move through the different areas?
3. Why might I use a nonabrasive sponge?
4. How do I manage a room in complete disarray?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• I work methodically.
• I remove stubborn marks.
• I break the job down into smaller tasks.

Translate into English:

• Reviso las zonas comunes.
• La superficie podría rayarse.
• Afronto las tareas una por una.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

C1 | ADVANCED

Over time, I have learned that cleaning supports an invisible part of working life. When everything is in order, few people stop to think about how it got that way; when a dispenser runs empty or a floor is neglected, the difference stands out immediately. As a cleaner, I follow a systematic routine, but I shift my priorities when a spill or another urgent task comes up. I use color-coded cloths to reduce cross-contamination, handle personal belongings carefully, and leave confidential documents untouched. My work does not put me in the spotlight, but I know it contributes to the daily well-being of everyone who uses that space.

C1 | AVANZADO

Con el tiempo, he aprendido que la limpieza sostiene una parte invisible de la vida laboral. Cuando todo está en orden, pocas personas se detienen a pensar cómo ha llegado a estar así; cuando un dispensador se queda vacío o se descuida un suelo, la diferencia se nota enseguida. Como limpiador, sigo una rutina sistemática, pero cambio mis prioridades cuando surge un derrame u otra tarea urgente. Utilizo paños de distintos colores para reducir la contaminación cruzada, trato los objetos personales con cuidado y no toco los documentos confidenciales. Mi trabajo no me coloca en el centro de atención, pero sé que contribuye al bienestar diario de todos los que utilizan ese espacio.

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⏳ C1 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

By then, I had learned that cleaning supported an invisible part of working life. When everything was in order, few people stopped to think about how it had gotten that way; when a dispenser ran empty or a floor was neglected, the difference stood out immediately. As a cleaner, I followed a systematic routine, but I shifted my priorities when a spill or another urgent task came up. I used color-coded cloths to reduce cross-contamination, handled personal belongings carefully, and left confidential documents untouched. My work did not put me in the spotlight, but I knew it contributed to the daily well-being of everyone who used that space.

Main changes

have learned→had learned supports→supported is→was stop→stopped got→had gotten runs empty→ran empty is neglected→was neglected stands out→stood out follow→followed shift→shifted comes up→came up use→used handle→handled leave→left does not put→did not put know→knew contributes→contributed uses→used

💡 C1 | Grammar point leave + object + complement

En I leave confidential documents untouched, el complemento final expresa el estado en el que quedan los documentos después de que decido no actuar sobre ellos.

leave + objeto + adjetivo o participio

I leave confidential documents untouched. I leave the office clean and tidy. I leave personal belongings undisturbed. The spill left the floor slippery.

Comparación: I leave the documents significa que me marcho o los abandono; I leave the documents untouched significa que conservo su estado y no los toco.

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Vocabulary

• over time — con el tiempo
• an invisible part of working life — una parte invisible de la vida laboral
• be in order — estar en orden
• stop to think — detenerse a pensar
• run empty — quedarse vacío
• a neglected floor — un suelo descuidado
• stand out immediately — notarse enseguida
• systematic routine — rutina sistemática
• shift my priorities — cambiar mis prioridades

• a spill — un derrame
• a task comes up — surge una tarea
• color-coded cloths — paños diferenciados por colores
• reduce cross-contamination — reducir la contaminación cruzada
• personal belongings — objetos personales
• confidential documents — documentos confidenciales
• leave something untouched — no tocar algo
• put someone in the spotlight — colocar a alguien en el centro de atención
• daily well-being — bienestar diario

Complete the sentence

When everything is in , few people think about the cleaning. Sometimes a dispenser runs . I shift my when an urgent task comes up. Color-coded cloths reduce cross-. I leave confidential documents .

Choose the correct answer

What happens when everything is in order? Choose Few people stop to think about how it got that way Everyone asks who cleaned the office The office closes immediately What may cause me to shift my priorities? Choose A spill or another urgent task A clean desk A full paper dispenser Why do I use color-coded cloths? Choose To reduce cross-contamination To decorate the cleaning cart To identify confidential documents What do I do with confidential documents? Choose I leave them untouched I organize them I place them on the floor What does my work contribute to? Choose The daily well-being of everyone who uses the office The number of meetings The length of the workday

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

documents leave untouched I confidential

Reading comprehension

1. What have I learned about cleaning?
2. When does the difference made by cleaning stand out?
3. How do I reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
4. Which objects do I handle carefully or leave untouched?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• I follow a systematic routine.
• I shift my priorities when a spill occurs.
• I leave confidential documents untouched.

Translate into English:

• Un dispensador se queda vacío.
• Trato los objetos personales con cuidado.
• Mi trabajo contribuye al bienestar diario.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

C2 | PROFICIENCY

My work has taught me that order does not materialize out of thin air. Maintaining a well-kept office takes physical effort, sound judgment, and constant attention to details that other people tend to overlook. I choose the right product for each material, follow the correct dilution ratios, keep the equipment in good condition, and notice early signs of wear or damage before they turn into bigger problems. Empty trash cans, streak-free windows, and carefully maintained corners all contribute to a quiet sense of comfort. In a way, I leave my mark by leaving no trace behind.

C2 | MAESTRÍA

Mi trabajo me ha enseñado que el orden no surge por arte de magia. Mantener una oficina bien cuidada exige esfuerzo físico, buen criterio y una atención constante a detalles que otras personas suelen pasar por alto. Elijo el producto adecuado para cada material, respeto las proporciones de dilución, mantengo el equipo en buenas condiciones y detecto los primeros signos de desgaste o deterioro antes de que se conviertan en problemas mayores. Las papeleras vacías, los cristales sin marcas y los rincones bien cuidados contribuyen a una discreta sensación de comodidad. En cierto modo, dejo huella al no dejar ningún rastro.

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⏳ C2 | Past tense version Present → Past

La misma historia transformada al pasado. Los verbos que cambian aparecen destacados.

By then, my work had taught me that order did not materialize out of thin air. Maintaining a well-kept office took physical effort, sound judgment, and constant attention to details that other people tended to overlook. I chose the right product for each material, followed the correct dilution ratios, kept the equipment in good condition, and noticed early signs of wear or damage before they turned into bigger problems. Empty trash cans, streak-free windows, and carefully maintained corners all contributed to a quiet sense of comfort. In a way, I left my mark by leaving no trace behind.

Main changes

has taught→had taught does not materialize→did not materialize takes→took tend to overlook→tended to overlook choose→chose follow→followed keep→kept notice→noticed turn into→turned into contribute→contributed leave my mark→left my mark

💡 C2 | Grammar point compound and participial modifiers

En el texto aparecen a well-kept office, streak-free windows y carefully maintained corners: tres formas de concentrar información delante de un sustantivo.

modificador compuesto o participial + sustantivo

I work in a well-kept office. I leave the windows streak-free. I use properly diluted cleaning products.

Guiones: escribimos well-kept y streak-free con guion, pero no unimos un adverbio terminado en -ly al participio: carefully maintained corners, no carefully-maintained corners.

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Cleaning an Office

Vocabulary

• materialize out of thin air — surgir por arte de magia
• well-kept office — oficina bien cuidada
• physical effort — esfuerzo físico
• sound judgment — buen criterio
• tend to overlook — tender a pasar por alto
• the right product for each material — el producto adecuado para cada material
• dilution ratios — proporciones de dilución
• keep equipment in good condition — mantener el equipo en buenas condiciones

• signs of wear or damage — signos de desgaste o deterioro
• turn into bigger problems — convertirse en problemas mayores
• empty trash cans — papeleras vacías
• streak-free windows — cristales sin marcas
• carefully maintained corners — rincones bien cuidados
• a quiet sense of comfort — una discreta sensación de comodidad
• leave my mark — dejar huella
• leave no trace behind — no dejar ningún rastro

Complete the sentence

Order does not materialize out of thin . The work requires sound . I follow the correct dilution . I notice early signs of or damage. I leave my mark by leaving no behind.

Choose the correct answer

What does maintaining a well-kept office require? Choose Physical effort, sound judgment, and constant attention Only expensive cleaning products Very little time or planning How do I choose a cleaning product? Choose I choose the right one for each material I always use the same one I choose one at random Why do I notice early signs of wear or damage? Choose Before they turn into bigger problems So I can ignore them Because the equipment is always broken What contributes to a quiet sense of comfort? Choose Empty trash cans, streak-free windows, and maintained corners Wet floors and full dispensers Cleaning carts in the hallways How do I leave my mark? Choose By leaving no trace behind By moving personal belongings By leaving cleaning products on the desks

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

trace leave behind mark no my by I leaving

Reading comprehension

1. What does maintaining a well-kept office require?
2. Which decisions do I make about products and equipment?
3. Why do I look for early signs of wear or damage?
4. What does it mean to leave my mark without leaving a trace?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• I follow the correct dilution ratios.
• I keep the equipment in good condition.
• I leave my mark by leaving no trace behind.

Translate into English:

• El orden no surge por arte de magia.
• Otras personas suelen pasar por alto esos detalles.
• Los cristales quedan sin marcas.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.