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DĂa de Muertos - første ĂĄr
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DĂa de muertosEl dĂa de Muertos: estar + present participle, adverbs of positionEl dĂa de muertos en Guatemalađź“„ Spanish Preterite Tense & Guatemalan Culture Quiz Grammar (1–15) Yo _____ (hablar) con mi abuela ayer. A. hablĂ© B. hablaba C. habla D. hablĂ©ste ÂżCuál es la forma correcta de comer en la 3ÂŞ persona plural en el pretĂ©rito? A. comĂan B. comieron C. comeron D. comaban Nosotros _____ (vivir) en MĂ©xico por dos años. A. vivimos B. vivĂamos C. vivieron D. viviste TĂş _____ (jugar) al fĂştbol el sábado, Âżverdad? A. jugabas B. juegas C. jugaste D. jugasteis ÂżCuál es la forma correcta de buscar en la primera persona singular del pretĂ©rito? A. buscĂ© B. busquĂ© C. busco D. buscaba Ellos _____ (almorzar) muy tarde. A. almorzaban B. almorzaron C. almorzaste D. almorzĂł Yo no _____ (pagar) mucho por este libro. A. pagĂ© B. paguĂ© C. pago D. pagaba ÂżQuĂ© forma es correcta para el verbo hacer con "ella" en el pretĂ©rito? A. hace B. hizo C. hacĂa D. hizo Mis amigos y yo _____ (dar) una fiesta el viernes. A. dimos B. daban C. dieron D. dábamos ÂżTĂş _____ (ver) la pelĂcula anoche? A. veĂas B. viste C. vistes D. verás ÂżCuál es la forma correcta de ser en la primera persona del singular en el pretĂ©rito? A. soy B. fui C. era D. serĂ© Nosotros _____ (ir) al museo el domingo pasado. A. Ăbamos B. fuimos C. vamos D. vamos a ir Ella _____ (escribir) una carta a su abuela. A. escribĂa B. escribiĂł C. escribĂ© D. escribĂł ÂżCuál es la forma correcta de leer con “ellos” en el pretĂ©rito? A. leyeron B. leĂan C. leyeran D. leĂeron TĂş no me _____ (dar) el nĂşmero correcto. A. das B. diste C. dabas D. diste Culture (16–20) ÂżQuĂ© son los barriletes gigantes que se ven en Guatemala el 1 y 2 de noviembre? A. Instrumentos musicales tradicionales B. Comidas tĂpicas del DĂa de Muertos C. Cometas artesanales usadas para honrar a los muertos D. Fuegos artificiales usados en bodas ÂżDĂłnde se celebra principalmente el festival de barriletes gigantes? A. Antigua y Chichicastenango B. Santiago y Sumpango C. Ciudad de Guatemala y Tikal D. Quetzaltenango y Cobán ÂżCuándo ocurriĂł la Guerra Civil Guatemalteca? A. 1910–1925 B. 1944–1954 C. 1960–1996 D. 1980–2000 ÂżQuiĂ©n es Rigoberta MenchĂş? A. Una cantante famosa guatemalteca B. Una lĂder indĂgena y defensora de los derechos humanos C. Una polĂtica que fue presidenta D. Una artista de barriletes ÂżPor quĂ© recibiĂł Rigoberta MenchĂş el Premio Nobel de la Paz? A. Por su mĂşsica tradicional B. Por su arte textil C. Por su lucha por los derechos de los pueblos indĂgenas D. Por su carrera polĂtica en el congresoDĂa de los MuertosDia de los Muertos DĂa de los Muertos/Day of the Dead (Flocabulary Quiz)DĂa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) When and Where? People all over the world celebrate DĂa de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead." People in Mexico have celebrated holidays like this one for thousands of years. All over the United States, people hold parades and celebrations. These usually take place around November 1 and 2. Is It Halloween? DĂa de los Muertos might seem like Halloween. The two holidays are different, though. Halloween is often about scaring people. DĂa de los Muertos is a time of joy. People remember and celebrate loved ones who have died Lidia's DĂa de los Muertos. Lidia Terán-Cooper grew up in Mexico. Lidia and her family spent every DĂa de los Muertos at the cemetery. The family brought flowers and a picnic. They told stories about those who had died. Bands played special songs. Lidia and the other children danced and played all day. DĂa de los Muertos was always a happy day for Lidia. Lidia lives in the United States now. Lidia and her family walk in the parade in Tucson (TOO-sawn), Arizona, every year. Before the parade, Lidia makes masks. Children and adults paint the masks and wear them in the parade. Day of the Dead for Children. Some places have a parade for children. Children decorate cardboard wings to wear. They paint their faces and put on costumes.Altars. DĂa de los Muertos has many other traditions. Some people build altars in their homes. The altars are covered with cloth. The family puts up photos of the person who has died. They might add a favorite item or piece of clothing of the loved one. The family lights candles around the altars. They also make special bread. They might even leave a favorite drink. Flowers, skeleton toys, and dolls also decorate the altars. Sugar Skulls. Some people make sugar skulls. People decorate the sugar skulls with colorful frosting. Children love eating the sweet skulls. Art. Some artists make paintings for the holiday. The paintings show skeletons dancing and playing music. The art is a way to celebrate friends and family members who have died. Full of Life. DĂa de los Muertos helps people to feel better after losing someone they love. Marching in a parade or decorating altars can help them celebrate that special person. No other holiday is so full of life, costumes, masks, joy, memories, and love