VHS Spanish 2 Culture Quiz #5 review

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True or false: Spanish is the third most used language across all social mediaIn Spain alone, .
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npnno pasa nadafdsfin de semanatkitengo que irmecdtcuidateLos audífonos / auriculares - headset; earphones El móvil / el celular - cellular phone El manos libres - hands-free system La memoria - memory Mensajear (Méx) - send and receive text messagesuseful vocabulary for using your cellphoneEmployment benefits in the U.S., Spain and Latin America are different in many ways. In Spain, for example, all employees have ___________________________ per year by law.30 days paid vacationIn Spain, the majority of people take their vacation during the month of _______________. For this reason, many small shops and family businesses close for the entire month.AugustIn Spain, the majority of people take their vacation during the month of August. For this reason, many ________________________________________ close for the entire month.small shops and family businessesIn the U.S., maternity leave is 12 weeks and may be __________________________________________. In many Latin American countries, maternity leave must be paid by law. For example, Chile and Venezuela offer 18 weeks paid maternity leave.may be paid or unpaid depending on the employerIn the U.S., maternity leave is 12 weeks and may be paid or unpaid depending on the employer. In many Latin American countries, maternity leave must be paid by law. For example, Chile and Venezuela offer _____________________________ maternity leave.18 weeks paidMaternity leave in Spain is _______________________________________. Six of the weeks must be taken after the birth. The other ten can be distributed as the mother wishes. In the case of a multiple birth, this period is extended by two weeks for every additional child.16 weeks leave at full payMaternity leave in Spain is 16 weeks leave at full pay. Six of the weeks must be taken after the birth. The other ten can be distributed as the mother wishes. In the case of a multiple birth, this period is extended by________________________ for every additional child.two weeksIn Argentina, the retirement age for the basic pension is ___________________________________ with at least 30 years of service. In Mexico, old-age pension (Pensión de vejez, social insurance) begins at age 65 with at least 500 weeks of contributions. In Spain, the retirement pension begins at 65, if you can prove you have paid at least 37 years and 6 months of contributions or 66 years and 2 months if you have less contributions.65 for men and 60 for womenIn Argentina, the retirement age for the basic pension is 65 for men and 60 for women with at least 30 years of service. In Mexico, old-age pension (Pensión de vejez, social insurance) begins at age 65 with at least 500 weeks of contributions. In Spain, the retirement pension begins at 65, if you can prove you have paid at least __________________________________________ of contributions or 66 years and 2 months if you have less contributions.37 years and 6 monthsA Quiceañera is the name for a girl who is turning 15 and for the party to celebrate her 15th birthday. Its name comes from the Spanish words _____________________________"quince" (15) and "año" (year).__________________________________ is the name for a girl who is turning 15 and for the party to celebrate her 15th birthday. Its name comes from the Spanish words "quince" (15) and "año" (year).A QuiceañeraThe quinceañera party is a celebration of the young girl's journey ______________________, usually starting with a church Mass, and then a party with food, music, and dancingfrom childhood to maturityThe quinceañera party is a celebration of the young girl's journey from childhood to maturity, usually starting with a _______________________, and then a party with food, music, and dancingchurch MassThe quinceañera chooses a court, usually of 7 boys and 7 girls, who dance a choreographed _______________ at the party.waltzThe quinceañera chooses ____________________, usually of 7 boys and 7 girls, who dance a choreographed waltz at the party.a courtThe quinceañera usually wears an elegant ball gown that is white or light pink. She also usually ________________.wears a tiaraThe quinceañera usually wears an elegant ball gown that is ___________________________. She also usually wears a tiara.white or light pinkSome symbolic traditions of quinceañera parties is when the girl changes from ______________________________________ and gives a doll to her younger sister, symbolizing growing up.flat shoes into high heelsSome symbolic traditions of quinceañera parties is when the girl changes from flat shoes into high heels and gives ________________________________________, symbolizing growing up.a doll to her younger sister