Bullfighting is a popular sport in Spain and Mexico. The first bullfight took place almost 1300 years ago. Originally the bullfighters used horses but eventually they ended up fighting the bulls on foot. There are various roles played throughout the bullfight. The most important role is played by the matador. The matador is the main bullfighter who has the responsibility to amaze the audience with his bravery, skill, and grace in fighting with the bull. At the end of the fight, the matador kills the bull by stabbing him with a sword. Before the matador takes control of the fight, he is assisted by picadores and banderilleros. The picadores cause the bull its first injuries by stabbing the bull and causing loss of blood, thus making it easier for the matador to later kill the bull. The banderilleros further injure the bull by stabbing it with special sticks. Bullfighting is currently filled with controversy. According to its supporters, bullfighting is a cultural and historical tradition that should be continued. On the other hand, opponents of bullfighting state that it is simply animal abuse.

Answer the following questions using 6 to 8 complete Spanish sentences.

What is your opinion of bullfighting? If you were in Mexico or Spain, would you attend a bullfight? Why or why not? Are you aware of any controversial traditions in your culture? How is that tradition similar to or different from the tradition of bullfighting?

Lesson 6: mis vacaciones unit test 1. ellos al teatro en la ciudad. 2. visité 3.yo a montar a caballo durante las vacaciones. 4. temprano 5. temprano 6.how would you say "i visited carlos" in spanish? 7.if you want to see an obra de teatro , where would you go? 8.which indigenous group is believed to have inhabited la república dominicana before the arrival of the spanish to the new world? 9.how would you say "they went to the museum" in spanish? 10.which is the word for "to rest" in spanish? 11.which is the word for "to rest" in spanish? 12.las niñas a montar a caballo. 13.in which place can you see un oso? 14.which of the following was named after eugenio de jesús marcano fondeur? 15.in which place can one see professional sports being played? 16.what was salomé ureña de henríquez' main cause in her life? 17.which of the following is not an animal? 18.where do many of zoodom's animals come from? 19.which of the following is a likely question that could be answered by saying " 20.which of the following cultures did not influence dominican cuisine? 21.what can visitors see and do at la caleta national marine park? write your answer in english. 22.explain what common forms of transportation can be used in la república dominicana, and how do such forms compare to those of the u.s.? write your answer in english. 23.how does zoodom foster education and research? write your answer in english. 24.when should the personal es be used in a sentence, and why? write your answer in english. next, write a complete sentence in spanish that uses the personal 25.what is the importance of coconuts in la república dominicana? write your answer in english.

Answer the following questions using complete spanish sentences. ¿quién ayuda al doctor? ¿qué tomas para sentirte mejor? ¿tienes fiebre ahorita? *note: this is a practice activity. completing this activity will not only prepare you for future tests and assessments but, more importantly, it will enhance your language ability. this activity will not count towards your grade.

Which verb form correctly completes this sentence? nosotros que la pintura es de muy buen gusto. a. pienso b. piensan c. pensáis d. pensamos