Two traditional gaucho games that are popular among gauchos (Argentinean cowboys) are "La Sortija" and "Carrera de Sortijas."
1) La Sortija: This game involves horseback riding skills and precision. In La Sortija, a series of small rings (sortijas) are suspended from a bar, and gauchos must ride at high speed and spear the rings using a small stick. The objective is to gather as many rings as possible while riding past the bar. La Sortija showcases gauchos' nimbleness and accuracy on horseback and is often performed during festivals and traditional gaucho gatherings.
2) Carrera de Sortijas: Similar to La Sortija, Carrera de Sortijas (Ring Race) also involves horseback riding and precision. In this game, a series of rings are hung on a rope or structure, and the gauchos must ride at full gallop and attempt to pass their arm through the rings, picking them up as they ride by. The gauchos must demonstrate agility, control, and timing to be successful in this game. Carrera de Sortijas is considered a thrilling and visually spectacular game that showcases the gauchos' horsemanship skills.
Describe two games that are typical of the gaucho games. Write your answer in English.
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A city council has $100,000 to spend on city improvements. The council may choose to spend this money on buying two new fire trucks or updating four local parks. Which of the following is a trade-off of choosing to spend the money on four local parks?
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Firefighters must use older trucks.
Firefighters must use older trucks.
Local parks will be open shorter hours.
Local parks will be open shorter hours.
More people will enjoy visiting local parks.
More people will enjoy visiting local parks.
No money will be available to pay firefighters.
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Firefighters must use older trucks.
Firefighters must use older trucks.
Local parks will be open shorter hours.
Local parks will be open shorter hours.
More people will enjoy visiting local parks.
More people will enjoy visiting local parks.
No money will be available to pay firefighters.
Local parks will be open shorter hours.
You have limited money with which to buy lunch while out with friends. What is the most likely short-term consequence of choosing to spend all of the money on a pack of cookies in the morning?
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getting hungry in the afternoon
getting hungry in the afternoon
saving money for another lunch
saving money for another lunch
giving up eating lunch tomorrow
giving up eating lunch tomorrow
deciding to eat cookies for lunch every day
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getting hungry in the afternoon
getting hungry in the afternoon
saving money for another lunch
saving money for another lunch
giving up eating lunch tomorrow
giving up eating lunch tomorrow
deciding to eat cookies for lunch every day
Getting hungry in the afternoon.
Devin and Manny are both shopping for a new home. Devin has a high-paying job, but needs a home equipped for a person in a wheelchair. Manny has a low-paying job and would like to live in a very specific neighborhood near his friends.
Use the passage to answer the question.
From the information in the passage, why might Devin and Manny select different homes? Select the two correct answers.
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They have different needs that likely cannot be met by the same home.
They have different needs that likely cannot be met by the same home.
They like the looks of different styles of houses.
They like the looks of different styles of houses.
Devin can afford to spend more money on a home than Manny can pay.
Devin can afford to spend more money on a home than Manny can pay.
Manny is willing to look in more areas than Devin will search.
Manny is willing to look in more areas than Devin will search.
Use the passage to answer the question.
From the information in the passage, why might Devin and Manny select different homes? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
They have different needs that likely cannot be met by the same home.
They have different needs that likely cannot be met by the same home.
They like the looks of different styles of houses.
They like the looks of different styles of houses.
Devin can afford to spend more money on a home than Manny can pay.
Devin can afford to spend more money on a home than Manny can pay.
Manny is willing to look in more areas than Devin will search.
Manny is willing to look in more areas than Devin will search.
They have different needs that likely cannot be met by the same home.
Devin can afford to spend more money on a home than Manny can pay.
Devin can afford to spend more money on a home than Manny can pay.
Orbiting Bodies' Properties Quick Check
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Which of the following best explains why Mars' and Venus' surface temperatures vary, despite both planets having atmospheres that contain mostly carbon dioxide?(1 point)
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Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface.
Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface.
Venus has a surface of high mountains which absorb heat.
Venus has a surface of high mountains which absorb heat.
Mars has a thin atmosphere that cannot hold much heat.
Mars has a thin atmosphere that cannot hold much heat.
Mars has a surface of red rocks and sand which reflect heat.
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Which of the following best explains why Mars' and Venus' surface temperatures vary, despite both planets having atmospheres that contain mostly carbon dioxide?(1 point)
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Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface.
Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface.
Venus has a surface of high mountains which absorb heat.
Venus has a surface of high mountains which absorb heat.
Mars has a thin atmosphere that cannot hold much heat.
Mars has a thin atmosphere that cannot hold much heat.
Mars has a surface of red rocks and sand which reflect heat.
Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface.
Why is Venus the hottest solar system planet?(1 point)
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Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.
Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.
It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases.
It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases.
It is closest to the sun.
It is closest to the sun.
It has a core, a mantle, and a crust.
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Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.
Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.
It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases.
It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases.
It is closest to the sun.
It is closest to the sun.
It has a core, a mantle, and a crust.
Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.
The table shows properties of some planets in the solar system.
Property Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Neptune
Average Distance from the Sun (AU) 0.72 1.0 1.5 5.2 9.5 30
Length of Year (Earth years) 0.62 1.0 1.9 11.9 29.4 164.8
Time for One Rotation (Earth days) 243 1.0 1.03 0.41 0.44 0.67
Mass (compared to Earth) 0.80 1.0 0.1 318 95 17
Surface Gravity (compared to Earth) 0.90 1.0 0.38 2.53 1.06 1.14
Size (compared to Earth) 0.94 1.0 0.53 11.0 9.1 3.9
Average Surface Temperature (ºC) 462 14 –62 –145 –140 –214
Number of Moons 0 1 2 79 82 14
The weight of an object depends on the force of gravity acting on it. On which planet would a given object weigh the most?
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Earth
Earth
Jupiter
Jupiter
Saturn
Saturn
Mars
Mars
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Property Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Neptune
Average Distance from the Sun (AU) 0.72 1.0 1.5 5.2 9.5 30
Length of Year (Earth years) 0.62 1.0 1.9 11.9 29.4 164.8
Time for One Rotation (Earth days) 243 1.0 1.03 0.41 0.44 0.67
Mass (compared to Earth) 0.80 1.0 0.1 318 95 17
Surface Gravity (compared to Earth) 0.90 1.0 0.38 2.53 1.06 1.14
Size (compared to Earth) 0.94 1.0 0.53 11.0 9.1 3.9
Average Surface Temperature (ºC) 462 14 –62 –145 –140 –214
Number of Moons 0 1 2 79 82 14
The weight of an object depends on the force of gravity acting on it. On which planet would a given object weigh the most?
(1 point)
Responses
Earth
Earth
Jupiter
Jupiter
Saturn
Saturn
Mars
Mars
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Jupiter
Orbiting Bodies' Properties Quick Check
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Which percent of Earth’s atmosphere does carbon dioxide gas make up?(1 point)
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about 21 percent
about 21 percent
less than 1 percent
less than 1 percent
more than 99 percent
more than 99 percent
about 78 percent
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Which percent of Earth’s atmosphere does carbon dioxide gas make up?(1 point)
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about 21 percent
about 21 percent
less than 1 percent
less than 1 percent
more than 99 percent
more than 99 percent
about 78 percent
less than 1 percent
Which words would help a reader analyze any text, no matter the topic?(1 point)
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supporting vocabulary
supporting vocabulary
scientific vocabulary
scientific vocabulary
general academic vocabulary
general academic vocabulary
subject-specific vocabulary
Responses
supporting vocabulary
supporting vocabulary
scientific vocabulary
scientific vocabulary
general academic vocabulary
general academic vocabulary
subject-specific vocabulary
general academic vocabulary
Which word or phrase is an example of general academic vocabulary?(1 point)
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agriculture
agriculture
nutrients
nutrients
barter
barter
main idea
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agriculture
agriculture
nutrients
nutrients
barter
barter
main idea
main idea
Learning New Words Quick Check
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Which sentence explains why subject-specific words are important?(1 point)
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They help the reader to analyze any type of text, no matter the subject.
They help the reader to analyze any type of text, no matter the subject.
They inform the reader that the author is an expert in a specific field.
They inform the reader that the author is an expert in a specific field.
They inform the reader that the author is writing about a particular topic.
They inform the reader that the author is writing about a particular topic.
They help the reader to learn new vocabulary words.
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Which sentence explains why subject-specific words are important?(1 point)
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They help the reader to analyze any type of text, no matter the subject.
They help the reader to analyze any type of text, no matter the subject.
They inform the reader that the author is an expert in a specific field.
They inform the reader that the author is an expert in a specific field.
They inform the reader that the author is writing about a particular topic.
They inform the reader that the author is writing about a particular topic.
They help the reader to learn new vocabulary words.
They inform the reader that the author is an expert in a specific field.
Which word or phrase is an example of subject-specific vocabulary?(1 point)
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setting
setting
supporting details
supporting details
facts
facts
cultivate
cultivate
Responses
setting
setting
supporting details
supporting details
facts
facts
cultivate
cultivate
cultivate
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