1.02 Excursiones - Miami

1.02 Excursiones - Miami|

Part I (6 points)

Choose ONE of the links from the first page of this lesson. Then answer the following questions in complete English sentences:

A. Cuban food

What are some of the typical Cuban foods?
Types of typical Cuban foods are cafe con leche and pan con bistec, cuban sandwiches, empanadas and tostadas. Compare and contrast their cuisine to what you generally eat.
I drink regular coffee whereas Cubans have café? con leche. I eat vegetables that are peppers and broccoli, when Cubans eat vegetables such as yuca, malanga, and boniato. Cubans and I both have meats as chicken or fish. What Cuban food have you tried before? Did you like it? If you have not tried any, what do you think you’?d like and why?
I have had a lot of Cuban food but one of my favorite is Cuban Chicken with Okra & Plantains. I am Cuban so i love the food. Cuban food is just amazing.

B. Cuban pastime

What is the favorite Cuban pastime mentioned in this link? What other game is played?
The favorite Cuban pastime is dominoes. They also play chess. Where is Domino Park located?
Domino Park is located in Little Havana What games do you and your friends typically play?
My friends and I play Guess who, Sorry, and Ruzzle.

C. Jai-alai (a sport that originated in Spain)

What is jai-alai? To which sports is it similar?
Jai-alai is a sport ad is most similar to the sport lacrosse. In what part of Spain did jai-alai originate? What did the players use for courts?
Jai-alai originated in the Basque country of Northern Spain. Players used church walls as their courts. Have you ever seen it played? Does this sport interest you? Why or why not?
No I have never seen it played. it would not interest me because I don't like lacrosse, it's a boring sport.

D. Freedom Tower

1. What is the Freedom Tower? Why can it be compared to Ellis Island?
2. What does freedom mean to you?

Part II (14 points)