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Las actividades del día de hoy viernes fueron todas de comprensión lectora, tuve ciertos errores en las primeras dos actividades, sin embargo en la ultima tuve todas bien, aunque si tuve ciertas complicaciones por no leer bien. 

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A-SARA

Las actividades que este día realicé no me costaron tanto trabajo, trabajé en dos actividades de comprensión Lectora, aunque si tuve ciertos errores, así mismo trabajé en un ejercicio de Present Progressive, me gustó mucho y no me fue muy mal.

Singapur

Singapore is a very densely populated island and city-state (4,200 people per square kilometer) in which Chinese, Indonesian and Indian culture coexist.

As for gastronomy, Singapore is considered the gastronomic capital of Asia. There are plenty of restaurants that offer lots of varieties to taste for a small price: Chinese cuisine, fish, seafood, vegetables, Indian cuisine, Malaya, Indonesia, Thai, Japanese, Korean and Taiwandesa. But if you want something more Western, you'll also find Italian or French food.

The hawkerses a typical meal and you can find it in the street markets that sell specialties on the streets.

With regard to the cultural diversity of the people who live in the country they are of different religions: Taoists, Budístas, Muslims, Christians and Hindus.

Music and theater are very important. Special attention is paid to the Chinese opera, coming from the Ming dynasty.

Traditions of Singapore

One of these traditions is the Ponggal, also known as the Harvest Festival, held in mid-January by the southern Indians.  In this celebration the fruit of the farmers ' effort, the rice harvest and the basic food is honoured.

It also pays tribute to Surya, the sun god, in which he is believed to be the one who gives life. Among other customs, the cows are adorned and canticles are made accompanied by bells and drums in the Temple of Sri Srinivasa Perumal.

The annual Festival of the Dragon boat is a Chinese tradition that is usually celebrated in all the territories very populated by people of this origin.  This tradition that is usually developed during the month of July. These boats the rowers try to win the race to the rhythm of the traditional drums. According to the legend, a former poet and Chinese state man committed suicide by drowning in protest at the injustice. A fisherman tried to save him and not get it, he sought that the fish did not eat it by hitting a drum and throwing rice into the water.

A_JessicaF 

hoy trabaje vocabulario

A-Sandra.

Republic of Singapore

Singapore is an island and city-state very densely populated (4,200 people per square kilometer) in which the Chinese, Indonesian and Indian cultures coexist and in which the influence of the Middle East is also felt. There are four official languages: Malay (national language), English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Tamil. Most citizens of Singapore are bilingual, since English is the most widely used language for administration and business.

 Its climate is tropical, hot and humid all year round, with heavy rains especially during the month of April. Temperatures range between 20 and 35 degrees.

Some traditions or costumes of singarpur are:

The most common form of greeting is the handshake. If you visit a private house or a temple or mosque, you must take off your shoes. For private visits, it is recommended to bring a gift and if it is a business trip, a souvenir of the company.

The laws regarding recklessly crossing streets, throwing garbage on the floor or chewing gum are very strict in urban areas. The consumption of tobacco is not well seen and is prohibited in closed public spaces (including restaurants). Throwing a butt to the ground or smoking in prohibited places can lead to the immediate imposition of a fine of 500SGD.

Day of the Dead or Shining Clarity Festival (Qingmingjie): This festival is celebrated on a date that ranges from April 4 to 6, approximately, the Chinese population of Singapore remembers its ancestors visiting their graves. There they make floral offerings and various ritual reverences.

One of these traditions is the Ponggal, also known as the Harvest Festival, celebrated in mid-January by the Indians of the south. This celebration honors the fruit of farmers' efforts and rice harvest, a staple here as in most of Asia. It also pays tribute to Surya, the Sun God, in which he believes himself to be the one who grants life. Among other customs, the cows are decorated and chants are performed accompanied by bells and drums in the Sri Srinivasa Perumal temple.

The Annual Festival of the Dragon Boat is a Chinese tradition that is usually celebrated in all the territories very populated by people of this origin. This tradition that is usually developed during the month of July, faces in several regattas teams from different countries in a long boats decorated with bright colors. In these boats the rowers try to win the race to the rhythm of the traditional drums.

He Chinese New Year is one of the most important celebrations in Singapore. It occurs between January and February (guided by the lunar calendar) and is one of the most colorful and vibrant cultural events in Singapore.

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es realzaron diversos ejercicios durante la primeras dos semanas 

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Hoy trabaje reading sin embargo el ultimo ejerccio no lo compreni bien

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A_JessicaF

hoy practique listening sin embargo en la plataforma no me votaba un porcentaje si no las respuestas correctas

Singapur

The first record of Singapore is given in the 2nd century, when the territory appears in a map created by the mathematician, astrologer and geographer Ptolomeo. In the 3rd century (Chinese statements) Singapore appears as the "Island at the End", a reference to his location in the end of the Peninsula Malaya.  The name Singapore has his origins in the 14th century, when the prince of Srivijaya was of visit in the region, achievement to see a lion. After this meeting, the region happened to be known as Singapore, which in Sanskrit wants to say City of the León (singa = lion and pure = city).

Climate 

Singapore has an equatorial climate without distinguishable stations, with the temperatures and the pressure uniforms, high dampness and abundant rains. The temperatures are in the habit of changing between 23 and 32 °C. The relative average dampness is of about 79 % in the morning and 73 % in the evening.

Economy 

Singapore possesses a free, prosperous market economy, characterized by an opened environment. The economy depends principally on the exports and the refinement of imports of the electronic and industrial sector.

Language
The principal language of Singapore is the Englishman, used in the colleges, the official documents and the justice. Also they are official languages the mandarin, the Malay and the Tamil, a reflection of the etnias that form the country. There is an evident worry on the part of the authorities in strengthening the English without forgetting the different local cultures.

Religion

The principal religion is the Buddhism, but also there are present the christianity, the Islam, the Taoism and the Hinduism.

Culture

The culture of Singapore is a mixture of the cultures; small stone, British, Malay and indies, conjunction of elements of a history that differs for the immigration. In addition, 42 % of the population of Singapore is foreign, which turns it into the country with foreigners' major proportions worldwide, occupying the sixth position.

Feast days

Date:

1.  01/01
2. 15/02
3. 12/03 al 22/03
4. 28/05 al 28/06
5. 09/08
6. 03/09 al 13/09
7. 19/11 al 04/01
8. 25/12

Name:

1. New year
2. New year
3. Festivity of the half of the first quarter
4. Summer vacations
5. National festivity
6. Festivity of the half of the third quarter
7. Festivity of the New Year
8. Christmas

Local name:

1. Malayo: Tahun Baru
2. Chinese: 新年
3. Hari Cuti Triwulanan
4. Percutian Musim Panas
5. Kemerdekaan Kebangsaan
6. Hari Cuti Triwulanan
7. Tahun Baru
8. Malayo: Natal 

Observations:

1. New year in the Gregorian calendar
2. New year in the Chinese calendar
3. It lasts 10 days
4. It begins in a Friday and ends in a Tuesday, after a month of duration 
5. Celebration of the day of the Independence of Malaysia in 1965