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Lección 3
Ampliación

En Internet

Palabras clave
día de la amistad / friendship day
genealogical societies in Latin America
guarderías / childcare facilities
hogares para ancianos / retirement homes
intercambio cultural / exchange program

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The En Internet box on page 73 of the Ampliación section in your textbook asks you to investigate families and friendship in Hispanic cultures. Use the Internet to find out more about la familia y la amistad en las culturas hispanas by completing the following items.
  1. El día de la amistad (friendship day) is celebrated on .

  2. Find the names of two genealogical societies in Latin America. Write down the websites, the addresses, and any special focus they have.



  3. Search the Internet to find two guarderías (childcare facilities) in different countries in the Spanish-speaking world. Write down the websites and the addresses. Can you draw any conclusions from your search results?



  4. Search the Internet to find two hogares para ancianos (retirement homes) in different countries. Write down the websites and the addresses. Can you draw any conclusions from your search results?



  5. Name three agencies or intercultural exchange programs that arrange for people to live with a family in Latin America or Spain. What must you do to be eligible for the program?


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