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Page 70: Cultura A
Reading with comprehension.
For this exercise, you will turn to pages 82 and 84 in your manual. Read the texts carefully twice and head over to the tasks. Below, you will find an analysis for each task.
The currency of Mexico is the _.
On page 82, take a look at the data at the bottom of the page. You will notice that under “moneda” (currency) it clearly says they use the Mexican peso. Thus, you would select the peso as the adecuate answer.
Skip to page 84 and read the text at the bottom. You will see that the “zócalo” is defined as a town square, which is the appropriate answer in this case.
Note: In most Spanish-speaking countries, you would say “plaza” instead of “zócalo”.
Back to page 82, have a look at the data at the bottom again. Under “comida típica”, you will see that the typical foods in Mexico are tortillas, tacos and enchiladas. Select these as the appropriate answer. You may also refer to the below solutions for further guidance.
2. a. town square
3. c. tortillas, tacos and enchiladas
Reading with comprehension.
For this exercise, you will consult pages 82-83 and 92 in your manual. Read the texts carefully as they contain information you will need to select the adecuate solution. Below, you will find an analysis for each statement.
UNAM is Mexico’s largest _.
Take a look at page 83. Read the text at the bottom. You will see that it talks about Mexico’s largest and oldest university, which is the appropriate solution for this statement.
Stay on the same page and read the text in the middle about Chichén Itzá. You will see that it mentions the pyramid of Kukulcán, which was used as a temple.
Even though you probably know the right answer, turn back to page 82. Have a look at the data at the bottom once again. Under “gente famosa” (famous people), you will notice that Salma Hayek is listed over there as an “actriz” (actress).
Go forth to page 83 again. This time, read the top text. You will see that the above location is a central park in San Miguel de Allende, thus select this as the adecuate answer.
Now, turn to page 92 in your manual. Read the text and pay attention to what kids wear to school. You will notice that in all cases, they wear school uniforms, which is the right answer in this case. You may also refer to the below solutions for further guidance.
2. temple
3. actress
4. park
5. uniforms
The objective of this exercise is to practise writing in Spanish.
Turn to page 97 in your manual and look at the mural at the bottom of the page. Your task is to write about the author, to tell what ideas it reflects and to say what you see in the mural. You will notice that the text next to the image says nothing specifically about the author. A quick research on-line will tell you that the author is David Alfaro Siqueiros. A more detailed search will reveal that the principal idea behind the piece is that healthcare should be made publicly available. The mural is located inside the La Raza hospital in Mexico City.
Sources: https://icaa.mfah.org/s/en/item/796124#?c=&m=&s=&cv=&xywh=-1673%2C113%2C5895%2C3299;
https://tuitearte.com/2012/12/07/siqueiros-por-una-seguridad-completa-y-para-todos-los-mexicanos/
Regarding the final bit of the task, this is a very individual matter since we all see art in different ways. Thus, only use the below example as a reference of how your text should look like.
El mural “Por una seguridad completa para todos los mexicanos” es una obra del artista David Alfaro Siqueiros. Terminado en 1954, el mural representa la necesidad de proporcionar la medicina a todos los mexicanos, independientemente de su estatus social. En la obra se ve un paciente herido sobre un lecho y tres señores que lo observan. A la izquierda aparecen unas mujeres, probablemente enfermeras, que tienen unos objetos en sus manos. En el centro sale un demonio o un ser sobrenatural, que señala a las enfermeras. Posiblemente, el mensaje del autor es indicar que ahora todos pueden acudir al hospital y buscar la ayuda de un médico.
