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Libro de Inglés 2 BGU

Ministerio de Educación del Ecuador

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Día de Muertos - México: reading comprehension questions

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Respuesta rápida

  1. Sobre la vida, no la muerte. 2) Para recordar y honrar a sus seres queridos fallecidos. 3) Los espíritus vuelven para estar con sus familias. 4) En otras partes de Latinoamérica y en Estados Unidos.
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Ejercicio 1

What is the emphasis of Día de Muertos?

  1. El texto dice que "Día de Muertos is a special celebration that's all about life, not death".
  2. También destaca que es un momento para recordar y honrar a los seres queridos fallecidos.
Respuesta

The emphasis of Día de Muertos is on life, not death. It is a time to celebrate life and honor the memories of loved ones who have passed away.

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Ejercicio 2

Why do families and friends come together during Día de Muertos?

  1. Familiares y amigos se reúnen "to remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away".
  2. Además, creen que los espíritus de los difuntos vuelven para estar con sus familias durante ese tiempo.
Respuesta

Families and friends come together to remember and honor their loved ones who have died, and to welcome the spirits of the deceased who, they believe, return to be with them.

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Ejercicio 3

What is the belief about the spirits of the deceased during this time?

  1. El texto indica: "People believe that the spirits of the deceased come back to be with their families during this time."
  2. Por eso preparan ofrendas (altares) con flores, velas y comida para recibirlos.
Respuesta

People believe that the spirits of the deceased come back during this time to be with their families, so they prepare ofrendas (altars) to welcome them.

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Ejercicio 4

In addition to Mexico, where else is Día de Muertos celebrated?

  1. El párrafo final indica que no se celebra solo en México.
  2. Se mencionan otras partes de Latinoamérica y los Estados Unidos.

Speaking

Which one is your favorite? What do you like about it?

Respuesta orientativa: My favorite celebration is Día de Muertos because I love how it honors deceased relatives in a colorful and joyful way, with music, flowers, and special food. What I like most is that it teaches us to value life and keep our family memories alive.

What do celebrations teach us about a culture?

Respuesta orientativa: Celebrations show a culture's values, beliefs, and traditions: what people consider important, how they express emotions, and what foods, music, and colors they prefer. They also reveal a culture's history and the way it connects with past generations.

Is there any similarity between those celebrations and the ones in our country?

Respuesta orientativa: Yes, there are similarities. In Ecuador we also celebrate Día de los Difuntos (November 2) by visiting cemeteries and eating colada morada with guagua de pan, and we honor deceased family members in a similar way. Both celebrations share the idea of remembering loved ones who have passed away and gathering with family.

Respuesta

Besides Mexico, Día de Muertos is celebrated in other parts of Latin America and even in the United States.

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DÍA DE MUERTOS - MEXICO

Día de Muertos is a special celebration that's all about life, not death. It's a time when families and friends get together to remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away. People believe that the spirits of the deceased come back to be with their families during this time.

A key part of the celebration is creating 'ofrendas,' which are like special altars. Families make these altars in their homes or at the graves of their loved ones. They decorate them with flowers, candles, food, and other things to welcome the spirits of the departed.

You might have seen 'calaveras' or sugar skulls – they're those colorful skulls decorated with icing and other edible stuff. People often give them as gifts or use them to decorate their ofrendas. Día de Muertos isn't just celebrated in Mexico; you can find it in other parts of Latin America and even in the United States. It's a time for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and celebrate life and the memories of their loved ones.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

  1. What is the emphasis of Día de Muertos?
  2. Why do families and friends come together during Día de Muertos?
  3. What is the belief about the spirits of the deceased during this time?
  4. In addition to Mexico, where else is Día de Muertos celebrated?

SPEAKING:

Get in small groups and talk about the celebrations you just learned.

  • Which one is your favorite? What do you like about it?

Discuss with the class and teacher:

  • What do celebrations teach us about a culture?
  • Is there any similarity between those celebrations and the ones in our country?

Glosario (5)

Ofrenda
Altar especial que las familias preparan en sus casas o en las tumbas para recibir a los espíritus de los difuntos.
Calaveras (sugar skulls)
Cráneos de azúcar coloridos decorados con glaseado; se regalan o se usan para decorar las ofrendas.
To honor
Honrar, rendir homenaje a alguien.
The deceased
Las personas fallecidas, los difuntos.
Passed away
Forma respetuosa de decir 'ha fallecido'.

Preguntas para practicar

Which one is your favorite? What do you like about it?

Respuesta personal, modelo: My favorite is Día de Muertos because it honors relatives in a colorful, joyful way with music, flowers and food; it teaches us to value life.

What do celebrations teach us about a culture?

Las celebraciones revelan los valores, creencias y tradiciones de una cultura: qué considera importante, cómo expresa emociones y qué gastronomía, música y colores prefiere; además conectan con su historia.

Is there any similarity between those celebrations and the ones in our country?

Sí: en Ecuador se celebra el Día de los Difuntos (2 de noviembre) visitando cementerios y comiendo colada morada con guagua de pan; ambas celebraciones recuerdan a los fallecidos en familia.

Temas y conceptos clave

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Fuentes y referencias

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Foto de una ofrenda de Día de Muertos con calaveras de azúcar, velas, flores naranjas (cempasúchil), bebidas y ofrendas coloridas sobre una mesa.
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Preguntas que la gente también hace

¿Qué es una ofrenda en el Día de Muertos?
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¿En qué países se celebra el Día de Muertos además de México?
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¿Qué enseñan las celebraciones sobre una cultura?
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📌 Antes de leer esto
  • • Vocabulario básico en inglés sobre festividades (celebration, family, remember, spirits)
  • • Comprensión de textos cortos en inglés
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DÍA DE MUERTOS - MEXICO

Dia de Muertos is a special celebration that's all about life, not death. It's a time when families and friends get together to remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away. People believe that the spirits of the deceased come back to be with their families during this time.

A key part of the celebration is creating “ofrendas; which are like special altars. Families make these altars in their homes or at the graves of their loved ones. They decorate them with flowers, candles, food, and other things to welcome the spirits of the departed.

You might have seen ‘calaveras’ or sugar skulls — they're those colorful skulls decorated with icing and other edible stuff. People often give them as gifts or use them to decorate their ofrendas. Dia de Muertos isn’t just celebrated in Mexico; you can find it in other parts of Latin America and even in the United States. It’s a time for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and celebrate life and the memories of their loved ones.

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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

What is the emphasis of Dia de Muertos?

Why do families and friends come together during Dia de Muertos?

What is the belief about the spirits of the deceased during this time?

In addition to Mexico, where else is Dia de Muertos celebrated?

SPEAKING:

Get in small groups and talk about the celebrations you just learned. Which one is your favorite? What do you like about it?

Discuss with the class and teacher:

What do celebrations teach us about a culture?

Is there any similarity between those celebrations and the ones in our country?

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