Unit 5 Lesson 2 ¿Dónde está?

Question 1

Describe the usage of dónde

Answer 1

Note that the word “dónde” with the written accent mark is used when asking questions, and “donde” without it when used in a sentence.

Question 2

What do all interrogative or question words REQUIRE in spanish

Answer 2

In Spanish, all interrogative or question words require a written accent mark.

Question 3

Usage of Del and De la

Answer 3

“Debajo de la/del” is the Spanish expression for “underneath.” “De la” is used with a feminine noun: “debajo de la mesa.” “Del” is used with a masculine noun

Question 4

When do children in Colomiba start school

Answer 4

Children in Colombia begin school at age five and attend elementary school for five years.

Question 5

. In the 1970s, due to the poor education in the rural areas, what did this result in

Answer 5

. In the 1970s, due to the poor education in the rural areas, la Escuela Nueva, which means new classroom, was introduced for elementary-age students

Question 6

What was la escuela

Answer 6

This system of education allows for students to work and take exams at their own pace. Students who are gone from school for weeks, months, or even years, can return and pick up where they left off.

Question 7

How does la escule algin well with Colombian culture

Answer 7

This system aligns well with the culture, which supports children staying home to work and/or help the family when needed.

Question 8

What is school that uses escuela nueva like

Answer 8

Schools using this system are typically single classrooms with students of different ages.

Question 9

What impact did escuela nueva have on the country

Answer 9

Since the implementation of the Escuela Nueva, more students get a basic education and can read, write, and do basic math.

Question 10

How does the government feel about Escuela Nueva

Answer 10

. The government supports the program, which is now used by about 700,000 children per year in Colombia, as well as in 19 other countries.

Question 11

Which is better Escuela Nueva or tradtional school

Answer 11

Testing shows that students in the Escuela Nueva program often out-perform students in traditional schools.

Question 12

What do colombian do after completing grade school

Answer 12

After completing grade school, continuing students go on to the basic secondary, which is made up of grades 6 to 9 and is required (although many students do not continue after grade 5).

Question 13

What is after basic secondary

Answer 13

Next, students enter grades 10 and 11, which make up the mid-secondary part of their education. It is not required, and to enter, students need satisfactory performance on the entrance exam.

Question 14

What is required to enter mid-secondary

Answer 14

to enter, students need satisfactory performance on the entrance exam.

Question 15

How old are students that enter mid-secondary

Answer 15

Students are typically age 15 or 16 when they enter mid-secondary.

Question 16

What do students in mid-secondary have to choose

Answer 16

These students must choose one of several tracks, and each track offers its own bachillerato, or diploma.

Question 17

What is the purpose of tracks

Answer 17

Due to an initiative in place since 2002, the tracks are set up to align with workforce needs so that students can find work once they graduate.

Question 18

The tracks include the following:

Answer 18

• Industrial track (Bachillerato Industrial)
• Commercial track (Bachillerato Commercial)
• Pedagogical track (Bachillerato Pedagógico)
• Agricultural track (Bachillerato Agropecuario)
• Social promotion track (Bachillerato en Promoción Social)

Question 19

Which group of people usally go to higher education after recing diplomas

Answer 19

. Currently, though, only the children of wealthy city dwellers are likely to go on for higher education, unlike students from rural areas.

Question 20

What knowledge does the average adult in Colombia have

Answer 20

Due to the combination of the exam system and the wealth bias, the average adult in Colombia have attended only about five years of formal schooling.

Question 21

Private schools in Colomiba

Answer 21

Instruction in Colombian public schools is in Spanish. Some private schools offer instruction in English, German, or French, but most families cannot afford to send their children to those schools.

Question 22

Do colombians wear unifroms to school

Answer 22

In the public schools, all students are required to wear uniforms.

Question 23

SChools in urban areas vs rural areas

Answer 23

Schools in urban areas tend to have some modern technology options including computer labs and wireless Internet. Schools in rural areas typically lack technology and other resources.

Question 24

what elements do many festivels in Mexico have

Answer 24

Many of these festivals involve music and dance.

Question 25

Whats the Festival de México

Answer 25

the Festival de México takes place in mid-March in México City, with over 50 venues sponsoring dance, music, and theater events.

Question 26

What is an example of a religous festivel i mexico

Answer 26

Some festivals have a religious base, such as the Son Jarocho Music Festival

Question 27

What is the Son Jarocho Music Festival

Answer 27

the Son Jarocho Music Festival that is held at the beginning of February in the town of Tlacotalpan. The three-day festival includes religious festivities and live music.

Question 28

Give an exmaple of a mexican festival about ancient tradtions

Answer 28

Many of the festivals have a connection to ancient traditions, such as Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, which takes place throughout the country. This festivity is held to celebrate the lives of people who have passed on.

Question 29

How do extracurricular activites in México differ from those in US

Answer 29

Whereas in Los Estados Unidos, high school students often take part in a wide range of sporting activities, sports are much less important in schools in México. In fact, competitive sports are often not part of schools at all.

Question 30

What extracurricaulr activites do Mexican people do

Answer 30

• community service
• educational activities
• excursions

Question 31

Similarties in teaching styles US and MExico

Answer 31

As in los Estados Unidos, teachers in México often incorporate fun into education through the use of educational games. Such games naturally attract the interest of young people and show different ways that learned skills can be used.

Question 32

Extracyrrucyakr ciurses on satudydays in Mexico

Answer 32

Méxican students can also choose to take extracurricular courses on Saturdays. These classes might include singing, acting, art, and cooking. Students both attend and take part in singing contests, plays, and musicals.