What do the barrio women discuss that is like “poets inspired to recite verses”?

The food and life in Puerto Rico

Compare Maria’s actions to the actions of the barrio women.

Maria came to the U.S. for education and the others came for food and work

Maria is going back to Puerto Rico and the barrio women aren’t.

Maria has a father and they don’t.

Maria is vocal and the barrio women are quiet.

“He’s trying hard to be a gentleman, but after he opens the passenger door for Mami – she swings her tanned legs out of the door of the car with the grace of a dancer; her movements are a ballet – he slams it hard." Why does the author set off part of the sentence with dashes?

The author is contrasting the emotions of Mami and Papi

The author is emphasizing the way Mami and Papi walk.

The author is helping the reader better imagine Papi’s fancy car.

The author is showing how close Papi and Mami feel emotionally.

How is Mami different from the barrio women?

Mami appears very refined, while the barrio women are seen as crude

Mami is very verbal, while the barrio women watch and whisper.

Mami does not know how to drive

Why is Maria excited about Mami’s visit?

She has worked hard to prepare the apartment and hopes Mami will stay.

She wants the barrio women to show Mami what a catch Papi is so she will see his worth.

She wants her parents to reunite so they can all move back to Puerto Rico.

She is sick of the barrio and wants to return to Puerto Rico with Mami.

“She looks around, and then leans over to switch on a lamp.” How does this line foreshadow coming events?

It is Mami’s way of showing displeasure with the basement apartment she will never live in.

It is Mami’s way of showing that she disapproves of Maria’s writing.

It shows that Maria hasn’t prepared the apartment enough for Mami’s visit.

Why doesn’t Maria try to resolve her parents’ conflict?

She realizes she cannot fix the problem, and it’s not her job to do so.

She thinks it is Papi’s job to convince Mami.

She wants them to divorce because she’s mad at Mami.

She wants the barrio women to resolve her parents’ issues.

“There are many ways to be a foreigner. I spend the evening comforting my mother.” What does Maria mean above?

Maria is upset by the way Papi and the barrio women have treated Mami and wants to comfort her.

Mami will never fit into the barrio, and Maria and Papi should join her in Puerto Rico. c.

Maria will never fit into the barrio and will return to Puerto Rico.

Maria realizes that she has taken on the role of mother, and Mami is being somewhat irresponsible in her decisions about the future.

What is the literary significance of the “transforming” rain at the end of the story?

It symbolizes a cleansing for Maria, and her future without Mami in the barrio.

It shows how desperately sad and gloomy Maria feels when her mother leaves.

It’s spring, and the rain will help flowers bloom this summer.

It cools off the barrio on a hot night.

Who is Maria triste? Maria alegre?

Maria triste is sad. Maria alegre is happy.

Maria triste is happy. Maria alegre is sad.

Maria triste is a writer. Maria alegre is not.

Maria triste is Puerto Rican. Maria alegre is American.

What has been transformed in this story?

Maria now realizes that her parents’ marriage is over, and she must move forward in America.

The barrio women are influenced by Mami’s appearance, and are kind upon her leaving.

Mami came to the barrio as a Puerto Rican refined lady, but now is a barrio woman. b.

Maria realizes she likes Julio and will be moving back to Puerto Rico to live with him and Mami.

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Create a multiple choice test for this story: Two men were walking along one summer day. Soon it became too hot to go any further and, seeing a large plane tree nearby, they threw themselves on the ground to rest in its shade. Gazing up into the branches one man said to the other: “What a useless tree this is. It does not have fruit or nuts that we can eat and we cannot even use its wood for anything.” “Don’t be so ungrateful,” rustled the tree in reply. “I am being extremely useful to you at this very moment, shielding you from the hot sun. And you call me a good-for-nothing!”

Phrasal Verb Quiz Instructions: Choose the best meaning for the bold phrasal verb in each sentence. She looked up a word in the dictionary. A) To stare at something B) To find information in a book or online C) To write a new word She looked up at the sky. A) To raise your eyes to see something above B) To search for a specific star C) To feel happy He always tries to get out of doing his chores. A) To leave the house B) To finish work quickly C) To avoid doing something you don't want to do Why didn’t you call me back last night? A) To shout at someone B) To return a phone call C) To remember a name She was bored at the party, so she took off. A) To start dancing B) To leave suddenly C) To remove her coat I can’t figure out the answer to this question. A) To understand or solve something B) To draw a picture C) To forget a fact I am free on Sunday. Do you want to come over? A) To go to a store B) To visit someone’s house C) To call someone on the phone He had to make up a story about a dragon and a princess. A) To read a book aloud B) To invent or create a story C) To fix a mistake After three years in college, she suddenly dropped out. A) To graduate with honors B) To stop attending school before finishing C) To fall down the stairs My manager handed out the reports during the meeting. A) To give something to many people in a group B) To throw something away C) To write a report by hand I had to fill out a form. A) To complete a document by writing information B) To make something bigger C) To throw a paper in the trash I ran into some old friends yesterday. A) To race against someone B) To meet someone by chance (unexpectedly) C) To call someone on purpose We will pick up our parents from the airport tonight. A) To lift something heavy B) To collect someone in a car C) To say goodbye When are you going to give up smoking? A) To start a new habit B) To stop doing something C) To buy something expensive My teacher crossed out my mistakes with a red pen. A) To draw a line through something B) To highlight something important C) To give a good grade I should go over my notes before my presentation. A) To lose your papers B) To review or check something carefully C) To write new notes

Full Blast 3: 5a - Give me a call

1. Salim will become a great football player if he **practises** hard. 2. If you get stuck in a lift, **call** for help. 3. If Reema **is not** busy tonight, she will help me with my homework. 4. If we go to the amusement park, we **will have** fun. 5. If you **do not know** how to download an app, ask Sophie to show you. 6. Lisa **will not go** to the beach if it **rains** tomorrow.

MR. WILLIAMS: Where's Jimmy? MRS. WILLIAMS: He's in bed. MR. WILLIAMS: What's the matter with him? MRS. WILLIAMS: He feels ill. MR. WILLIAMS: He looks ill. MRS. WILLIAMS: We must call the doctor. MR. WILLIAMS: Yes, we must. MR. WILLIAMS: Can you remember the doctor's telephone number? MRS. WILLIAMS: Yes. It's 09754. DOCTOR: Open your mouth, Jimmy. Show me your tongue. Say, 'Ah'. MR. WILLIAMS: What's the matter with him, DOCTOR: doctor? He has a bad cold, Mr. Williams, so he must stay in bed for a week. MRS. WILLIAMS: That's good news for Jimmy. DOCTOR : Good news? Why? MR. WILLIAMS: Because he doesn't like school!

Amy: Hi Tom! You weren't on the school bus today. What happened? 嗨，Tom！你今天不在校车上。怎么了？ Tom: I was picked up by my uncle. 我被我叔叔接走了。 Amy: Oh, I see. I was picked up by my mom, as usual. 哦，我明白了。我像平常一样被妈妈接走了。 Tom: On the way home, we saw the police call at Mr. Lee’s house. 回家的路上，我们看到警察去李先生家了。 Amy: Really? A doctor called at our house last night to see my sister. 真的吗？昨晚医生来我们家给我妹妹看病。 Tom: I expected it to rain today, so I brought an umbrella. 我以为今天会下雨，所以带了雨伞。 Amy: Me too! I expected the weather to be cold, but it’s so hot. 我也是！我以为会冷，但今天好热。 Tom: I used to eat carrots, but not anymore. 我以前爱吃胡萝卜，但现在不吃了。 Amy: Haha, I used to love dinosaurs, but not anymore. 哈哈，我以前喜欢恐龙，但现在不再喜欢了。 Tom: My toy car was lost, but now it’s to be found in my backpack! 我的玩具车丢了，但现在在我书包里找到了！ Amy: That’s lucky! I hope my missing pen is to be found soon. 真幸运！我希望我丢的钢笔也能被找到。

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