Below you will see the words and word combinations you are going to work with in the following exercises. First, read the short article and fill in the gaps with a proper word or word combination:What Not to Miss in Mexico
Mexico is Blank 1 Вопрос 1certainly a beautiful country, full of rich history and fascinating
culture. Let’s look at what makes it unique.
1. Bullfighting
- introduced by Spanish
conquerors, now it is a popular Blank 2 Вопрос 1national sport ; though a lot of people think it should be abolished, in Mexico it is
legal
2. Chocolate
- discovered in Mexico dating
back to the Aztecs now it is Blank 3 Вопрос 1made locally
3. “Artesanía” or Mexican Blank 4 Вопрос 1by hand
- some of the items produced Blank 5 Вопрос 1handicrafts in this country include
ceramics, wall hangings, vases, furniture, textiles and much more; they Blank 6 Вопрос 1are made of various materials and Blank 7 Вопрос 1exported to many countries
4. “Son”
- Mexican Blank 8 Вопрос 1folk music and dance, representing a mix of Spanish, African and
indigenous elements
5. “Sombrero” (a hat with a
wide brim), “poncho” (a simple piece of cloth with a hole for the head)
- as parts of a Mexican Blank 9 Вопрос 1national costume they are Blank 10 Вопрос 1sold all over the world and well-known by tourists.