Comprehension Of LA Tomatina Article

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1. Los organizadores recomiendan deshacer los tomates en la mano antes de lanzarlos.

Explanation

The statement suggests that the organizers recommend breaking the tomatoes by hand before throwing them. This implies that the event or activity being referred to involves throwing tomatoes, possibly in a festival like La Tomatina in Spain. Breaking the tomatoes by hand would make them easier to throw and potentially reduce the risk of injury. Therefore, the statement is true.

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Short quiz to test comprehension of the article titled LA TOMATINA. AP Spanish

2. Los medios de comunicacion contribuyeron a la popularidad de la celebracion.  

Explanation

The statement "Los medios de comunicacion contribuyeron a la popularidad de la celebracion" translates to "The media contributed to the popularity of the celebration." This means that the media played a role in making the celebration well-known and widely recognized. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."

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3. El pueblo de Bunol tiene mas habitantes que Valencia.

Explanation

The statement is false because it says that the town of Bunol has more inhabitants than Valencia, which is incorrect. Valencia is a larger city and has a higher population than the town of Bunol.

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4. Al final del evento, los organizadores instalan regaderas para limpiar el pueblo.  

Explanation

The statement "Al final del evento, los organizadores instalan regaderas para limpiar el pueblo" translates to "At the end of the event, the organizers install showers to clean the town." Since this statement is true, the correct answer is True.

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5. La tomatina se celebro por primera vez despues de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

Explanation

La Tomatina es una famosa fiesta que se celebra en Buñol, España, donde los participantes se lanzan tomates unos a otros. Esta festividad comenzó en 1945, justo después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, cuando un grupo de jóvenes comenzó una pelea de alimentos durante un desfile. A lo largo de los años, La Tomatina se ha convertido en un evento anual que atrae a miles de personas de todo el mundo. Por lo tanto, la afirmación de que La Tomatina se celebró por primera vez después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial es verdadera.

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6. Los participantes solo les lanzan tomates a las personas en los camiones.

Explanation

The statement says that participants only throw tomatoes at people in trucks. However, this is not necessarily true as participants can throw tomatoes at anyone, not just those in trucks. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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7. La tomatina siempre ha tenido reglas y mucha organizacion.  

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The statement contradicts the information provided. It states that "La Tomatina" has always had rules and organization, which implies that it has been organized and regulated since its inception. However, this is not true as "La Tomatina" started as a spontaneous event in the 1940s and only later began to have rules and organization implemented. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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8. La Tomatina ha contribuido a la fama de Bunol, pero no a la economia.  

Explanation

La Tomatina es un festival anual de lanzamiento de tomates que se celebra en la ciudad de Buñol, España. Aunque este evento ha atraído mucha atención y turismo a la ciudad, no se puede decir que haya contribuido directamente a la economía local. Aunque puede haber un aumento temporal en los ingresos de los comerciantes locales durante el festival, no se ha demostrado que tenga un impacto duradero en la economía de la ciudad. Por lo tanto, la afirmación de que La Tomatina ha contribuido a la economía de Buñol es falsa.

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9. La Guardia Civil siempre mantuvo el orden, pero nunca detuvo a nadie.  

Explanation

The statement in the given question states that "La Guardia Civil siempre mantuvo el orden, pero nunca detuvo a nadie" which translates to "The Civil Guard always maintained order, but never arrested anyone." The correct answer is False because it contradicts the role and responsibilities of the Civil Guard, which includes maintaining order and also arresting individuals when necessary.

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10. El dictador Francisco Franco reconocio que la Tomatina tenia valor cultural para el pueblo. 

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The statement is false because there is no evidence or historical record to suggest that Francisco Franco, the dictator of Spain, recognized the cultural value of La Tomatina, a tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina originated in the town of Buñol in the 1940s and gained popularity over the years, but there is no documented acknowledgment or support from Franco regarding its cultural significance.

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Los organizadores recomiendan deshacer los tomates en la mano antes de...
Los medios de comunicacion contribuyeron a la popularidad de la...
El pueblo de Bunol tiene mas habitantes que Valencia.
Al final del evento, los organizadores instalan regaderas para limpiar...
La tomatina se celebro por primera vez despues de la Segunda Guerra...
Los participantes solo les lanzan tomates a las personas en los...
La tomatina siempre ha tenido reglas y mucha organizacion.  
La Tomatina ha contribuido a la fama de Bunol, pero no a la economia....
La Guardia Civil siempre mantuvo el orden, pero nunca detuvo a nadie....
El dictador Francisco Franco reconocio que la Tomatina tenia valor...
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