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A)

Give two reasons why Jacinto Convit García is considered a national hero in Venezuela.
(4 points)

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Jacinto Convit García is regarded as a national hero in Venezuela for two main reasons:

  1. Medical Contributions: He developed the first effective treatment for leprosy, significantly improving the quality of life for countless patients and earning recognition for his advancements in public health.

  2. Promotion of Science and Education: Convit García was a passionate advocate for scientific research and education, having founded institutions and programs that enhanced medical training and promoted healthcare in Venezuela, thereby inspiring future generations.

A)
Suppose you are babysitting your little brother. In Spanish, use an informal command form to
tell him to do three things using the verbs hacer, ir, and ser.
Example: Ve a tu cuarto.
(3 points)

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  1. Haz la tarea.
  2. Ve al parque.
  3. Sé amable.
A)
Where does Venezuela's name come from?
(4 points)

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Venezuela's name comes from the word "Veneziola," which means "little Venice" in Italian. It was given by the Spanish explorer Amerigo Vespucci in the early 1500s, inspired by the stilt housing built by the indigenous Taíno people that resembled the canals of Venice, Italy.

A)
Answer the following questions in a complete sentence in Spanish. Replace the portion in
bold with the appropriate direct object pronoun in each response.
a. ¿Ves a Juan y a Pablo?
b. ¿Compraste un regalo?
c. ¿Me llamaste por teléfono ayer?

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a. Sí, los veo.
b. Sí, lo compré.
c. Sí, te llamé por teléfono ayer.

A)
Choose 3 of the following verbs and use each one in a sentence in Spanish using the
present progressive tense.
decir, pedir, repetir, seguir, servir, dormir, creer, traer, leer
Example: Estoy trayendo la toalla a la ducha.

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  1. Estoy diciendo la verdad.
  2. Estoy pidiendo una pizza.
  3. Estoy durmiendo en el sofá.