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A: Could you do it for me, and write out a list of things that we need?
A: Orange.
II. READING
Cholita fashion: bowler hats and sexy ankles The outfit Because Bolivia is so
culturally diverse, there is no “typical Bolivian clothing”. Outfits differ according to
region, climate, income levels and personal choice. In La
Paz, a Cholita’s outfit is usually comprised of the following components: El
Sombrero The bowler hat, the most recognizable part of the Cholita’s outfit, is worn
to signify the marital status of a woman. Story has it that the bowler hat was
originally intended for railway engineers working in Bolivia. When a tradesman
discovered that hats received in the shipment were too small, he peddled them to
the local women who quite fancied them. The craze caught on and the rest is
history! La Pollera The pleated skirt achieves its voluminous look by using up to 8
meters of colorful cloth. The skirt reaches all the way down to the ankles,
considered to be the most attractive part of a woman by many Bolivians. The skirt
also has to be really high up to make the girl’s bottom look big; another desirable
trait in Bolivia. Las Enaguas Under the skirt you will find colorful, multi-layered
petticoats helping to give the skirt as much ‘puff’ as possible. La Blusa The blouse
is usually lacy and can be worn with either short or long-sleeves according to the
climate. La Manta Around the shoulders the girls wear a thick shawl, typically made
from llama or alpaca wool. The shawl is made with
one color, and pinned together in the front with a long stick pin or large safety pin.
Los Calzados Girls used to wear European ankle boots but now they wear flat
shoes with a rounded toe, similar to a ballet flat. Joyas Cholitas accessorize their
outfits with earnings and brooches. https://www.bolivianlife.com/cholita-
fashion-bowler-hats-and-sexy-ankles/
III. SPEAKING
Talk to your partner/teacher about your families.
Example
A: Hello, August! Nice to
see you again.
B: Hi, Janeth!
A: Hello, Nayan! Nice to see
A: Tell me. How many
you again.
siblings do you have?
B: I have two brothers
and one sister. B: Hi, Jhon!
IV. WRITING. Write the negative and question form of these sentences.