Answer the questions related to the text in complete sentences.

1. Where are Lucas, Araceli, and Simón from?

Lucas *es* de Nicaragua. Araceli *es* de México. Simón *es* de Texas, Estados Unidos.
(Lucas *is* from Nicaragua. Araceli *is* from Mexico. Simón *is* from Texas, the United States.)

This specific question is focused on the correct use of the irregular verb ***ser (to be)*** in the present tense.

In our answer, each of the person (Lucas/Araceli/Simón) is third person singular, so we will use the third-person singular form of *ser*, which is “es.”

All the other questions are focused on the correct use of a common construction used in Spanish to express liking.

Pattern: A + subject + pronoun + gustar + object.
Example: A + Juan + le + gusta + mirar la televisión.
(Lucas likes to watch television.)

Notice that the pronoun changes depending on the subject. If the subject is singular, then the pronoun is **”le.”** If the subject is plural, then the pronoun is **”les.”**

On the other hand, the verb *gustar (to like)* in this construction stays the same—it is always **”gusta.”**

2. What do Valeria and Lucas like to do on Saturdays?

A Valeria y Lucas les gusta alquilar un DVD los sábados.
(Valeria and Lucas like to rent a DVD on Saturdays.)

3. What does Araceli like to do? What does Valeria like to eat?

A Araceli le gusta preparar la comida. A Valeria le gusta comer la comida que ella (Araceli) prepara.
(Araceli likes to prepare food. Valeria likes to eat the food she (Araceli) prepares.)

4. What do Valeria and Simón like to do after classes?

A Valeria y Simón less gusta estudiar el español después de las clases.
(Valeria and Simón like to study Spanish after classes.)

5. What do all of them like to do?

A todos les gusta comer helado.
(All of them like to eat ice cream.)

In this exercise, you should give answers based on your likings. Write your answers in complete sentences. Use the following answers as a reference to how your answers should look like.

The first question reads:
Do you like to eat ice cream? What do you like to eat?

– Sí, a mí me gusta comer helado. A mí me gusta comer pizzas y hamburgesas.
(Yes, I like to eat ice cream. I like to eat pizzas and hamburgers.)

– No, a mí no me gusta comer helado. A mí me gusta comer frutas y verduras.
(No, I do not like to eat ice cream. I like to eat fruits and vegetables.)

The second question reads:
What activities do you and your friends like to do after classes?

– A mí y mis amigos nos gusta practicar deportes después de las classes.
(My friends and I like to practice sports after classes.)