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Community activities and public places
In public places people can meet and interact with persons from their community.
There are places that you can go with your family for example the market, the park,
the church and the public squares. By going to these public places people can get to
know each other and create strong community.
In the market people can buy food, clothes, fruits, vegetables, kitchen items and
in some places even animals. It is also important to have fun with your family and
friends. Many people enjoy going to the park to walk and play some sport. In some
communities it is common to celebrate religious ceremonies. People go to churches
and pray with their families.
One of our traditions in Mexico is to celebrate the day of independence. On september
15th, people in different cities and towns get together in the city center known as the
“zocalo” or main square. There they buy foods, drinks, toys, and watch
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reworks
while they enjoy mexican music.
There are other public places such as: school, bank, restaurant and museum.
Practice what you are learning
Activity 11
Look at the following list of places and check (X) the ones that are in your community.
Observa la siguiente lista de lugares y marca (X) las que se existen en tu comunidad.
Park _____
Gas station _____
School _____
Market _____
Police station _____
Post of
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ce _____
Hospital _____
Church _____