Spanish Vocabulary Unit Test Flashcards

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?

Spanish and English Signup and view all the answers

Diego Rivera was the most famous __________ of Mexico.

muralist Signup and view all the answers

How would you say 'the English class' in Spanish?

la clase de inglés Signup and view all the answers

What is the mystery of Tiahuanaco?

No one knows why the people there disappeared. Signup and view all the answers

How would two boys say 'We need' in Spanish?

Nosotros necesitamos Signup and view all the answers

What subject did Jaime Escalante help his students excel at?

calculus Signup and view all the answers

What are students in public school in Puerto Rico required to wear?

uniforms Signup and view all the answers

Which Latin American artist or writer believed all art should be public?

David Alfaro Siqueiros Signup and view all the answers

What do both 00:00 and 24:00 mean in 24-hour time?

12 am Signup and view all the answers

On what syllable is the stress in the word 'calculadora'?

-do- Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Gabriela Mistral's jobs in addition to being a poet?

teacher Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper subject pronoun to use when speaking formally to two or more people in Spain?

ustedes Signup and view all the answers

How would you say 'during first period' in Spanish?

en la primera hora Signup and view all the answers

What present-tense form of the verb 'enseñar' would you use to speak about yourself?

enseño Signup and view all the answers

What subject pronoun would you use when speaking to a friend?

tú Signup and view all the answers

What field do many students in Honduras go to after they graduate high school?

agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What does 'horario de clases' mean in English?

class schedule Signup and view all the answers

Explain how an interlocking schedule at a Puerto Rican school works. Why are interlocking schedules used?

Interlocking schedules are used to accommodate more students for their schedules. It works by letting students go to school from 7:30-11:30 or 12:30-5:30. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not always necessary to include a subject pronoun before the verb in Spanish?

A verb alone in a sentence usually means who the subject of the sentence is by looking at the ending of the word. Signup and view all the answers

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.

Most of the school of Miami High School has Cuban and Central American backgrounds. Since the school is in Florida, it is very close to both Cuba and Central America. Signup and view all the answers

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?

Formal: Usted necesita estudiar para la clase de inglés. Informal: Tú necesitas estudiar para la clase de inglés. Signup and view all the answers

How do researchers know that Tiahuanaco was an advanced civilization?

The Tiahuanaco civilization left behind impressive buildings and art that proved they were an advanced civilization. Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge with these flashcards designed for a Spanish vocabulary unit. The cards cover a range of basic questions related to language translation and cultural references. Perfect for students preparing for exams or enhancing their language skills.