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a. Organic food

b. Junk food

c. Fresh produce

d. Homemade meals

2. What does Jack focus on now regarding his meals?

a. Eating more junk food

b. Preparing ready meals

c. Having nourishing meals

d. Eating at restaurants

3. What is a "homemade meal"?

a. A meal made at a restaurant

b. A meal made at home

c. A meal that is frozen

d. A meal from a supermarket

4. What does "fresh produce" refer to?

a. Processed food

b. Fruits and vegetables

c. Junk food

d. Frozen meals

5. What is organic food?

a. Food produced with chemicals

b. Food that is fast and easy to prepare

c. Food produced without chemicals

d. Food that is always junk food

6. What are "ready meals"?

a. Meals that take a long time to cook

b. Meals available in restaurants

c. Meals that are frozen and easy to prepare

d. Meals that are always healthy

7. What does "processed food" usually contain?

a. Fresh ingredients

b. Too many additives

c. Organic vegetables

d. Healthy fats

8. What does "perishable food" mean?

a. Food that lasts a long time

b. Food that can spoil quickly

c. Food that is always organic

d. Food that is processed

9. What is a "slap-up meal"?

a. A small snack

b. A large luxurious meal

c. A homemade meal

d. A frozen dinner

10. What does it mean to "spoil your appetite"?

a. To make yourself hungry

b. To eat too much food before a meal

c. To eat healthy food

d. To prepare a meal

Frida Kahlo is one of the most celebrated Mexican artists of the 20th century. Known for her vivid self-portraits and exploration of identity, pain, and culture, Kahlo’s work is deeply intertwined with Mexican traditions. One of the most important traditions in Mexico is the Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, a holiday dedicated to honoring and remembering deceased loved ones. The celebration is marked by the creation of colorful altars, or ofrendas, decorated with marigolds, candles, food, and photos.

Kahlo often incorporated symbols from the Day of the Dead into her art, using skulls (calaveras), skeletons, and vibrant colors to reflect the blending of life and death. Her paintings invite viewers to confront mortality not with fear, but with acceptance and even joy. The Day of the Dead, like Kahlo’s art, transforms sorrow into celebration, emphasizing the importance of family, memory, and cultural heritage.

Kahlo’s legacy endures not only through her paintings but also through the way she embraced Mexican identity and traditions. Today, both her artwork and the Day of the Dead remain powerful symbols of Mexican resilience, creativity, and the enduring connection between the past and the present.

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words.

1. Frida Kahlo is famous for her _____________ and her exploration of identity and culture.

2. The Day of the Dead is called _____________ in Spanish.

3. An _____________ is a decorated altar created to honor deceased loved ones during Día de los Muertos.

4. In her art, Kahlo often used symbols like _____________ and skeletons to represent the blending of life and death.

5. The Day of the Dead emphasizes the importance of family, memory, and _____________ heritage.

Word bank:
ofrenda
calaveras
Día de los Muertos
self-portraits
cultural

Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question.

1. What is Frida Kahlo best known for?

   • a) Landscapes

   • b) Self-portraits

   • c) Abstract sculptures

   • d) Architectural designs

2. What is the main purpose of Día de los Muertos?

   • a) To celebrate the harvest

   • b) To honor and remember deceased loved ones

   • c) To mark the beginning of spring

   • d) To celebrate independence

3. Which flower is commonly used to decorate altars during the Day of the Dead?

   • a) Roses

   • b) Tulips

   • c) Marigolds

   • d) Lilies

4. Which of the following is NOT typically found on a Día de los Muertos ofrenda?

   • a) Candles

   • b) Photographs

   • c) Sports trophies

   • d) Food

5. How did Frida Kahlo’s art reflect the themes of Día de los Muertos?

   • a) By using only black and white colors

   • b) By portraying scenes of war

   • c) By including skulls and references to death

   • d) By painting landscapes of Europe

Open-Ended Questions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. Why do you think Frida Kahlo chose to include Day of the Dead symbols in her paintings?
   
   

2. How does the celebration of Día de los Muertos help people cope with loss?
   
   

3. In what ways do you think Frida Kahlo’s legacy is connected to Mexican cultural traditions?
   
   

ANSWER KEY Teachers: Please review all answers for accuracy, especially open-ended responses, as interpretations may vary.

Fill in the Blank:

1. self-portraits

2. Día de los Muertos

3. ofrenda

4. calaveras

5. cultural

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. b) Self-portraits

2. b) To honor and remember deceased loved ones

3. c) Marigolds

4. c) Sports trophies

5. c) By including skulls and references to death

Open-Ended Questions (Sample Answers):

1. Frida Kahlo included Day of the Dead symbols in her paintings to express her connection to Mexican culture and to explore themes of mortality, identity, and remembrance.

2. The celebration of Día de los Muertos helps people cope with loss by transforming grief into a joyful remembrance, allowing families to honor and feel close to their loved ones who have passed away.

3. Frida Kahlo’s legacy is connected to Mexican cultural traditions through her use of traditional symbols, her exploration of Mexican identity, and her influence on how Mexican heritage is celebrated and remembered in art and society.

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A. They eat dinner at 6 PM every day.

B. She is singing in the choir right now.

C. We visited the museum last weekend.

D. He will travel to Europe next summer.

The present continuous tense is used to express:

A. Actions that happen regularly

B. Actions that happened in the past

C. Actions that are in progress at the moment of speaking

D. Actions that will happen in the future

Identify the correct present continuous form of the verb "read" for the subject "I":

A. I read

B. I am reading

C. I was reading

D. I have read

Which sentence is NOT in the present continuous tense?

A. The baby is sleeping peacefully.

B. They are playing basketball in the gym.

C. She works at a local hospital.

D. We are studying for our final exams.

What is the correct present continuous form of the verb "write" with the subject "they"?

A. They write

B. They wrote

C. They are writing

D. They have written

The basic structure of the present continuous tense is:

A. Subject + will + verb

B. Subject + verb + ed

C. Subject + verb + s/es

D. Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing

Choose the sentence with the correct spelling and form of the present continuous:

A. He is danceing at the party.

B. She is runing in the marathon.

C. They are studying for their test.

D. We are swiming in the pool.

Which question is correctly formed in the present continuous tense?

A. Do you work on this project?

B. Are you working on this project?

C. Did you working on this project?

D. Have you worked on this project?

In the sentence "The children _____ playing in the park," which auxiliary verb correctly completes the present continuous form?

A. am

B. is

C. are

D. be

The negative form of "She is dancing" is:

A. She not dancing

B. She isn't dancing

C. She don't dancing

D. She wasn't dancing

Which of these verbs does NOT follow the regular spelling rules when adding -ing in the present continuous?

A. Walk → walking

B. Run → running

C. Talk → talking

D. Help → helping

Select the sentence that uses the present continuous tense to express a future arrangement:

A. I am watching a movie right now.

B. She is meeting her friends tomorrow.

C. They are playing chess at the moment.

D. We are cooking dinner as we speak.

Which sentence correctly uses the present continuous tense for a temporary situation?

A. I live in New York.

B. She speaks three languages.

C. He is staying with his grandparents until his apartment is ready.

D. They visit their cousins every summer.

In the sentence "_____ you listening to me?" which is the correct auxiliary verb?

A. Is

B. Are

C. Am

D. Do

Identify the sentence that uses the present continuous tense to express annoyance or criticism:

A. She is working late tonight.

B. They are traveling to Spain next week.

C. He is always interrupting me when I'm talking.

D. We are considering your proposal.

Which of the following verbs is NOT commonly used in the present continuous tense?

A. Run

B. Know

C. Write

D. Play

Choose the sentence with the correct word order in the present continuous tense:

A. Now studying they are for the test.

B. Are studying they for the test now?

C. They are studying for the test now.

D. They studying are for the test now.

The present continuous form of "Tom drives a car" is:

A. Tom is drives a car.

B. Tom driving a car.

C. Tom is driving a car.

D. Tom are driving a car.

What is the correct question form of "She is watching TV"?

A. Is she watching TV?

B. Does she watching TV?

C. Is she watch TV?

D. Are she watching TV?

Which of the following time expressions is MOST commonly used with the present continuous tense?

A. Every day

B. Last week

C. Right now

D. Next year

ANSWER KEY

B

C

B

C

C

D

C

B

C

B

B

B

C

B

C

B

C

C

A