Cities in Latin America
This lively city is in the southwest of Colombia and is famous for its music and dancing - it’s known as the “salsa capital of the world”. The city has a warm climate and beautiful views of the Andes mountains.
Cali
He was a writer from Colombia who used “magical realism” in his stories. His famous book One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of a town called Macondo.
Gabriel García Márquez
Because of its climate and weather, people say that "Medellín is the city of eternal _______".
Spring
The capital of Peru and one of the largest cities in South America. It is located on the coast, next to the Pacific Ocean. The city is famous for its delicious food, including ceviche, and its mix of modern and colonial buildings. It’s also near many important historical sites from the Inca and Spanish times.
Lima
This Argentine author wrote short stories full of puzzles, dreams, and libraries. His writing often explores time, mirrors, and infinite worlds.
Jorge Luis Borges
This is a phrase used to describe the ideas immigrants to the USA had before they moved there. It is believed they thought that "the streets were paved with _____" as a result of how rich the country is.
Gold
This is the largest city in Brazil and a major center for business, culture, and fashion. It has many museums, theaters, and music festivals. People from all over the world live there, making it a very diverse city. The traffic is heavy, but the food and energy of the city are amazing.
São Paulo
She is a Canadian author who writes novels, poems, and essays. Her famous book The Handmaid’s Tale imagines a future where women lose their rights.
Margaret Atwood
A phrase made popular by James Bond movies (agent 007), describing what he believes is most important to women - "_____ are a girls best friend". It is also a song by Marilyn Monroe.
Diamonds
The capital of Uruguay and is located along the Río de la Plata river. It is a calm and relaxed city, with many parks, beaches, and a strong café culture. People there enjoy drinking mate, a traditional herbal tea. The old part of the city has colonial architecture and colorful markets.
Montevideo
He was an American writer who wrote about race, identity, and justice. His books and essays helped people understand the African-American experience, most famously "If Beale street could talk".
James Baldwin
A famous phrase from the Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King Jr, in part of a speech about equality in America - "I have a ______. Where a man will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
The capital and largest city of Chile. It sits in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains, so you can often see snow-capped peaks nearby. The city is modern, with shopping malls, museums, and restaurants, but also close to nature. In the winter, many people go skiing just a short drive away.
Santiago
This English writer lived over 200 years ago and wrote about love, marriage, and society. Her most famous novel is Pride and Prejudice.
Jane Austin
The beginning of the most famous soliloquy from Hamlet - "To be, or ____ ______ _____".
not to be