AVENTURAS SIXTH EDITION - PROGRAM SAMPLER

IAE-20 Cultura highlights engaging contemporary culture through readings and video. Communicative goals There are two communicative goals for this section that let you know what you will be able to do in Spanish. Feature article This focuses on a person, place, custom, event, or tradition in the Spanish- speaking world, with an emphasis on contemporary, day-to-day culture. Written in Spanish as of Lección 7 , this feature also provides valuable reading practice. Así se dice Additional lexical features expand cultural coverage to vocabulary from all over the Spanish-speaking world. Flash cultura The enormously successful video offers specially shot content tied to the lesson theme. Previewing support and comprehension activities are integrated into the student text. Can-Do Statements This section has two Can-Do Statements, which show you what you are now able to accomplish in Spanish. • Textbook activities • Additional online-only practice activities • Additional cultural reading • Conexión Internet activity with questions and key words related to lesson theme • Streaming video of Flash cultura ciento cuarenta y nueve 149 Comprar en los mercados Preparación Have you ever been to an open-air market? What did you buy? Have you ever negotiated a price? What did you say? El video Watch this Flash cultura episode about markets in Costa Rica. 1 2 ¿Cierto o falso? Indicate whether each statement is cierto or falso . 3 1. Randy lleva una camiseta. 2. El Mercado de Guadalupe está abierto cada domingo. 3. Randy regatea cuando compra papayas. 4. El Mercado Central es un mercado al aire libre. 5. Venden zapatos en el Mercado Central. 1 ¿Cierto o falso? Indicate whether each statement is cierto or falso . Correct the false statements. 1. In the Spanish-speaking world, markets are vital centers of commerce and culture. 2. Generally, open-air markets specialize in one type of goods. 3. Bargaining is commonplace at outdoor markets. 4. Only new goods can be found at open-air markets. 5. A ñapa is a tax on open-air market goods. 6. The otavaleños weave colorful textiles to sell on Saturdays. Comparación Compare a market in the Spanish-speaking world with a market where you live. How popular are markets? What items can you typically find there? How do customers negotiate prices? Preguntas Answer the questions. 1. What is the little extra of a purchase given by food vendors called? 2. How long has the market at Otavalo taken place? 3. Where is the market known for seafood, fish, fruits, and vegetables? 4. Which market is known for flowers, ceramics, and textiles? 5. Where does the Feria Artesanal de Recoleta take place? 3 2 colones (pl.) currency of Costa Rica ¿Cuánto vale? ¿Cuánto cuesta? Vocabulario descuento discount el regateo bargaining ¿Qué compran en el Mercado Central? Preguntas personales Answer these questions. 1. Which of these markets would you like to visit? Why? 2. Have you ever bargained for something? If so, what happened? 3. Do you know of a U.S. tradition similar to la ñapa ? 4 Communicative Goal Identify some basic facts about markets in Costa Rica I CAN identify some basic facts about markets in Costa Rica. I CAN identify some features of open-air markets in Spanish-speaking countries. ACTIVIDADES Video Conversación Role-play a conversation between Randy and a vendor at one the markets in Costa Rica. 4 ¡De compras! 148 ciento cuarenta y ocho Mercados al aire libre are an integral part of commerce and culture in the Spanish-speaking world. Whether they take place daily or weekly, these markets are an important forum where tourists, locals, and vendors interact. People come to the marketplace to shop, socialize, taste local foods, and watch street performers. Wandering from one puesto ( stand ) to the next, one can browse fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing, CDs and DVDs, artesanías ( crafts ), and more. Some markets offer a mix of products, while others specialize in food, fashion, or used merchandise, such as antiques and books. When shoppers see an item they like, they can bargain with the vendor. Friendly bargaining is an expected ritual and may result in a signi cantly lower price. When selling food, vendors may give the customer a little extra of what they purchase; this free addition is known as la ñapa . Many open-air markets are also tourist attractions. The market in Otavalo, Ecuador, is world-famous and has taken place every Saturday since pre-Incan times. This market is well-known for the colorful textiles woven by the otavaleños , the indigenous people of the area. One can also nd leather goods and wood carvings from nearby towns. Another popular market is El Rastro , held every Sunday in Madrid, Spain. Sellers set up puestos along the streets to display their wares, which range from local artwork and antiques to inexpensive clothing and electronics. mariscos seafood pescado fish verduras vegetables flores flowers Mercado de Otavalo Otros mercados famosos Mercado Lugar Productos Feria Artesanal Buenos Aires, artesanías de Recoleta Argentina Mercado Central Santiago, Chile mariscos°, pescado°, frutas, verduras° Tianguis Cultural Ciudad de México, ropa, música, del Chopo México revistas, libros, arte, artesanías El mercado de Chichicastenango, frutas y verduras, Chichicastenango Guatemala flores°, cerámica, textiles Los mercados al aire libre El Rastro La ropa ASÍ SE DICE la chamarra (Méx.) de manga corta/larga los mahones (P. Rico) el pantalón de mezclilla (Méx.) los tejanos (Esp.) los vaqueros (Arg., Cuba, Esp., Uru.) la marca la playera (Méx.) la remera (Arg.) la sudadera la chaqueta short/long-sleeved los bluejeans brand la camiseta sweatshirt Communicative Goal Identify some features of open-air markets in Spanish-speaking countries 6 CULTURA Aventuras-at-a-glance 16