Label the following statements about Argentina with *T* if they are *true* or *F* if they are *false*.

1. T

The capital of Argentina is indeed Buenos Aires.

2. T

It is true that Argentina is located in South America.

3. F

Jorge Luis Borges was not an Argentine painter. He was an Argentine writer.

4. F

The bandoneón is a musical instrument popular in Argentina, but it was the German immigrants who brought it there.

5. T

Many Argentines use *vos* instead of *tú*, making it very easy to distinguish their accent/dialect from other Latin American Spanish speakers.

See the explanation.

1. T
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. T

In this exercise, you should connect elements from one side with their explanation on the other.

1. C

asado — typical Argentine food

2. E

Carlos Gardel — famous tango singer

3. D

gaucho — Argentine cattleman

4. B

Avenida 9 de Julio — the widest street in the world

5. A

lunfardo — a variety of slang from Buenos Aires

See the explanation.

1. C
2. E
3. D
4. B
5. A

|Places to visit |Interesting things to see |
|–|–|
|el Barrio de San Telmo |Plaza Doreggo, San Telmo market, museums |
|las pampas |see animals and enjoy the scenery |
|Plaza de la República |The Obelisk, 9th of July Avenue |
|the city of Mar del Plata |visit the aquarium, museums, casinos, beaches |

See the table.