Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng 7, 2024

Talking about Countries - Mexico

 Part 1: Vocabularies

Weather in Mexico

  1. Hot (adj) /hɒt/

    • The weather in Cancún is very hot in the summer.

  2. Humid (adj) /ˈhjuːmɪd/

    • It's often humid in the Yucatán Peninsula.

  3. Dry (adj) /draɪ/

    • The climate in northern Mexico is dry.

  4. Rainy (adj) /ˈreɪni/

    • The rainy season in Mexico City lasts from June to September.

  5. Warm (adj) /wɔːrm/

    • The beaches of Acapulco have warm weather year-round.

  6. Cool (adj) /kuːl/

    • The highlands of Mexico have cool temperatures.

  7. Windy (adj) /ˈwɪndi/

    • It can be quite windy in the coastal regions.


Short Paragraph on Geography of Mexico


Mexico is located in North America, bordered by the United States to the north. The Pacific Ocean lies to its west and the Gulf of Mexico to its east. It has diverse landscapes including deserts, mountains, and jungles. Mexico is known for its rich cultural heritage and history.






Traditional Clothes


Sombrero (n) /sɒmˈbreroʊ/

    • The mariachi wore a large sombrero.

Poncho (n) /ˈpɒnʃoʊ/
    • He wore a colorful poncho during the festival.






Rebozo (n) /rɛˈboʊzoʊ/
    • She wrapped a rebozo around her shoulders.





Cuisine in Mexico


Taco (n) /ˈtɑːkoʊ/

    • He ate a beef taco for lunch.

Burrito (n) /bəˈriːtoʊ/
    • She ordered a chicken burrito.


Enchilada (n) /ˌɛnʧəˈlɑːdə/
    • The enchilada was covered in red sauce.


Guacamole (n) /ˌɡwɑːkəˈmoʊli/
    • They made fresh guacamole for the party.


Quesadilla (n) /ˌkeɪsəˈdiːjə/
    • She prepared a cheese quesadilla.


Churro (n) /ˈʧʊroʊ/
    • The churro was sprinkled with sugar.


Salsa (n) /ˈsɑːlsə/
    • They served salsa with the chips.







Mole (n) /ˈmoʊleɪ/
    • Mole sauce is rich and flavorful.


Famous Attractions


Chichen Itza (n) /ˈʧiːʧən ˈɪtsə/

    • Chichen Itza is a famous Mayan ruin.


Teotihuacan (n) /ˌteɪəˌtiːˈwɑːkən/
    • Teotihuacan is known for its pyramids.


Tulum (n) /tuːˈluːm/
    • Tulum is a beautiful coastal site with ancient ruins.


Copper Canyon (n) /ˈkɒpər ˈkænjən/
    • The Copper Canyon is larger than the Grand Canyon.


Frida Kahlo Museum (n) /ˈfriːdə ˈkɑːloʊ mjuˈziːəm/
    • The Frida Kahlo Museum is in Mexico City.


Chapultepec Castle (n) /ʧəˌpʊltəˈpɛk ˈkæsl/
    • Chapultepec Castle offers stunning views of the city.


Xcaret Park (n) /ʃkəˈrɛt pɑːrk/
    • Xcaret Park is a popular eco-archaeological park.


Traditional Ceremonies


Day of the Dead (n) /ˈdeɪ əv ðə dɛd/

    • Day of the Dead is celebrated in November.


Las Posadas (n) /ˌlɑs poʊˈsɑːdəs/
    • Las Posadas is celebrated before Christmas.


Cinco de Mayo (n) /ˈsɪŋkoʊ deɪ ˈmaɪoʊ/
    • Cinco de Mayo celebrates a historic battle.


Guelaguetza (n) /ɡwɛˌlɑːˈɡɛtsə/
    • Guelaguetza is a cultural festival in Oaxaca.


Independence Day (n) /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns deɪ/
    • Independence Day is on September 16th.


Fiesta de la Cruz (n) /ˈfiːɛstə deɪ lə kruːz/
    • Fiesta de la Cruz is celebrated in May.


Native Animals


Jaguar (n) /ˈdʒæɡwɑːr/

    • The jaguar is a powerful predator in Mexico.


Axolotl (n) /ˈæksəˌlɒtl/
    • The axolotl is a unique amphibian native to Mexico.


Coati (n) /koʊˈɑːti/
    • The coati is a curious animal found in Mexican forests.


Mexican Gray Wolf (n) /ˈmɛksɪkən ɡreɪ wʊlf/
    • The Mexican gray wolf is an endangered species.


Ocelot (n) /ˈɒsəlɒt/
    • The ocelot is a small wild cat with distinctive markings.


Part 2: Questions

  1. Do you prefer tacos or burritos? Why?

  2. Have you ever tried guacamole? Did you like it?

  3. Which is your favorite traditional Mexican dish?

  4. Would you like to visit Chichen Itza? Why or why not?

  5. What do you think about wearing a sombrero? Would you like to try it?

  6. Do you prefer hot weather or cool weather? Why?

  7. Have you ever celebrated Day of the Dead? What do you think about it?

  8. Would you like to visit the Frida Kahlo Museum? Why or why not?

  9. Do you like spicy food? Which Mexican dish would you like to try?

  10. Have you ever seen a jaguar at a zoo? What do you think about them?

  11. Do you think you would enjoy visiting Xcaret Park? Why or why not?

  12. Have you ever worn a poncho or seen someone wearing one? How did it look?

  13. Which is more interesting to you, Teotihuacan or Tulum? Why?

  14. Do you like eating churros? What do you like to eat them with?

  15. Which Mexican festival would you like to experience the most? Why?

  16. Do you think the axolotl is an interesting animal? Why or why not?

  17. Would you like to try wearing a guayabera shirt? Why or why not?

  18. Which Mexican attraction do you find the most fascinating? Why?





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