Questions and Answers
Where was the first Latin American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature born?
Chile
What does 'Tú tienes el horario' mean in English?
You have the schedule.
How would you say the phrase 'They speak' in Spanish?
Ellos hablan.
What languages do most of the students at Miami High School speak?
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Diego Rivera was the most famous __________ of Mexico.
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How would you say 'the English class' in Spanish?
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What is the mystery of Tiahuanaco?
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How would two boys say 'We need' in Spanish?
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What subject did Jaime Escalante help his students excel at?
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What are students in public school in Puerto Rico required to wear?
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Which Latin American artist or writer believed all art should be public?
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What do both 00:00 and 24:00 mean in 24-hour time?
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On what syllable is the stress in the word 'calculadora'?
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What was one of Gabriela Mistral's jobs in addition to being a poet?
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What is the proper subject pronoun to use when speaking formally to two or more people in Spain?
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How would you say 'during first period' in Spanish?
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What present-tense form of the verb 'enseñar' would you use to speak about yourself?
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What subject pronoun would you use when speaking to a friend?
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What field do many students in Honduras go to after they graduate high school?
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What does 'horario de clases' mean in English?
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Explain how an interlocking schedule at a Puerto Rican school works. Why are interlocking schedules used?
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Why is it not always necessary to include a subject pronoun before the verb in Spanish?
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What is the heritage of many of the students at Miami High School? Explain why so many students of this heritage are at Miami High School.
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How would you write the sentences 'You [formal] need to study for English Class' and 'You [informal] need to study for English Class' in Spanish?
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How do researchers know that Tiahuanaco was an advanced civilization?
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Study Notes
Nobel Prize for Literature
- The first Latin American winner was born in Chile.
Spanish Translations
- "Tú tienes el horario" translates to "You have the schedule."
- "Ellos hablan" means "They speak."
- "La clase de inglés" refers to "the English class."
- "En la primera hora" translates to "during first period."
- "Horario de clases" means "class schedule."
Language Usage
- "Nosotros necesitamos" is how two boys would say "We need" in Spanish.
- The stress in "calculadora" is on the syllable "-do-."
- The verb form "enseño" is used for "I teach" when speaking about oneself.
- The subject pronoun "tú" is used when addressing a friend.
- "Ustedes" is the formal subject pronoun for addressing two or more people in Spain.
Cultural Insights
- Many students at Miami High School primarily speak Spanish and English, reflecting the local demographics.
- Diego Rivera is recognized as the most famous muralist of Mexico.
- David Alfaro Siqueiros advocated that all art should be public.
Educational Insights
- Jaime Escalante was noted for helping students excel in calculus.
- Students in public school in Puerto Rico are required to wear uniforms.
- Interlocking schedules at Puerto Rican schools accommodate more students, allowing for flexible hours.
Tiahuanaco
- The mystery surrounding Tiahuanaco lies in the unknown reasons for the disappearance of its people.
- Researchers have determined Tiahuanaco was advanced due to the impressive buildings and artwork left behind.
Heritage and Students' Background
- Miami High School has a large population of students with Cuban and Central American backgrounds, influenced by its geographical location.
Language Nuances
- The absence of a subject pronoun before a verb in Spanish can be understood through the verb's conjugation, which indicates the subject.
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