Vocab Review

Look up the following words (they will all be on your final exam) and quiz yourself! for translations, visit www.freetranslation.com


Adesso
Non c’è male
A presto!
Ecco!
Dove?
Perchè
Come?
Quando?
Mai
Niente
Nessuno
Ieri
Ci vediamo domain!
Che ora è?
Non capisco.
Certo che mi piace!
Di solito
Forse
Oggi
Prego!
Desidera?
Subito
Sinistra / destra
Scusami
Anche
Vorrei
Voglio
Un panino
Molto gentile
Stasera
Lontano / vicino
Un uomo / una donna
Sono sposato.
Io ero.
Quale?
Tanti auguri a te!
Ho bisogno di…..
Mi piace
Non mi piace
Mi piacciono
Non mi piacciono
D’accordo
Va bene!
Che tempo fa oggi a Chicago? Nevica e fa freddo!
Che ora è? Sono le cinque.

Italian New Summary

1. In one short paragraph, summarize each of the current news articles linked below:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30547564/

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30671999/

2. Write down two headlines and translate into English from the main Italian newspaper:

http://www.repubblica.it/

End of the School Year Review

As a review, take the following test online. Write down your answers:

http://www.esl-languages.com/en/study-abroad/online-tests/italian-test/index.htm


Do 20 flashcards. Write your answers on your paper. http://www.italian-flashcards.com/

International Week 2009

It's international week! And we're switching gears from Italy over to another country for a few days. Starting tomorrow, we'll be watching a movie from....INDIA. On Friday, we'll head to the auditorium to see the International night performances - don't forget to buy your tickets for the evening performance in Room 225A this week!

Today, answer the following questions for 20 points extra credit:

1. What countries border India?
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/india/

2. How many states does India have?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India

3. Complete these sentences:

India is the 7th largest _____________, has the second largest _____________, and is the most populus _______________ in the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India

4. When did India become an independent nation? (independent from Great Britain?)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India

5. "Namaste!" is how many people greet one another in India. What does this mean and how do you write it in the ancient language of India, sanskrit?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namaste

6. Why did the Emporer build Taj Mahal?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namaste

7. What animal is revered in India?

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/holycow/hinduism.html

La Vita e' Bella

1. What was the Holocaust and what does the word actually mean?

http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005143

2. How many children did the Germans kill in WWII?

http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005142

3. At camps such as Auschwitz-Birkenau, where where children usually sent to directly upon arrival?

http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005142

4. Why did Hitler hate the Jews?

http://www.auschwitz.dk/docu/Faq.htm

5. Did the Jews resist?

http://www.auschwitz.dk/docu/Faq.htm

5. Stereotyping, name calling, and exclusion of others based on their religion, sexual orientation, race, nationality or cultural heritage has become all too common in our schools and communities. You are not powerless in the face of hate; there are many things children and adults can do.
Brainstorm one way that you could take a stand against hate in your everyday life:

Italiano - Venerdi il 24 aprile

News from Italia. Summarize the two articles below, one paragraph each, in your own words.

http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-04-20-voa66.cfm

http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-39205020090423

Peace Love and Hostelling House Party

Host:
Hostelling International Chicago

Location:
Hostelling International Chicago24 E Congress ParkwayChicago, IL 60605 US
View Map

When:
Friday, May 1, 5:30PM to 7:30PM

Phone:
312-583-2227

Come enjoy our free open house highlighting the hostel's positive impact on tourism and cultural education in Chicago. 2009 is the double anniversary for hostelling, 100 years of hostelling worldwide and 75 years in the USA and we want to celebrate!Mingle with travelers from around the world, enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, dance to world music, laugh at improv comedy, take tours of the hostel, win door and raffle prizes, and enjoy post-party excursions throughout the city including pub crawls, a jazz outing, and documentary film screening. Also find out about volunteering opportunities at the hostel.All are welcome! No entrance fee! Bring your friends and family!Restaurant Sponsors:Dairy Queen, Chutney Joe's, Cafecito, Pizza-Ria, Bar Louie, Cafe Mediterra, and Standing Room OnlyRaffle Sponsors:Trek America, R.E.I. Lincoln Park, Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute, Dream Dinners, Adler Planetarium, Bobby's Bike Hike, Entertainment Cruises, Second City, Chicago from the Lake, ComedySportz, Sears Tower, Kingston Mines, Metro/Smart Bar, Blue Man Group, Joe's on Weed Street, Wine Styles South Loop, Buca di Beppo, Tommy Gun's Garage, Lonely Planet, Barilla, Hackney's, Buddy Guy's Legends, Essex Inn

Italian Food

PART 1 - QUIZ
Take the quiz on Italian food here: http://iteslj.org/v/i/if-food.html
Write down your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

PART 2 - QUESTIONS
go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_food, and answer the following questions:
1. What is the biggest difference between northern and southern Italian cooking?

2. What's special about Italian coffee? What is it called?

Define the following words:
3. antipasto

4. primo

5. secondo

6. dolce

7. What do most Italians eat at Christmas?

News in Italy - Italian 1 - Tuesday

Summarize the following 2 articles in your own words. At least one paragraph each.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30061140?GT1=43001

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20763381/


Watch the following video to see the terremoto destruction in Abruzzo:
http://tv.repubblica.it/dossier/terremoto-in-abruzzo/prima-e-dopo-con-streetview/31666?video

Useful Websites for Travel Project

http://www.justitaly.org/

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy

http://www.italiantourism.com/

http://www.travel-italy.com/

http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/

Italian II – Travel Project

Task: You are working for a travel agency. You would like to encourage your customers to visit an Italian city. You need to make a brochure showing why the city you chose is such a great place to visit.
You want to include:
A brief history of the city.
Sights to see: what sights are not to be missed when visiting this city?
Recommend two hotels and two restaurants, telling why they are special.
Give a brief biography (one paragraph) of an important person from this city.
Show a map of Italy with a star indicating where the city is found.
Include at least two pictures of the city.

To make your brochure:
Go to Microsoft Office
Select ‘Open a New Document’
You will see a list of templates. Click on ‘Brochure’: this is the template you will use to create your travel brochure.

Check our class website, www.ciaoschurz.blogspot.com for links to help you do your research. Remember, just like with every other written project in high school, college and beyond, everything must be written using your own words.

This project is worth 200 points and is due on April 28.

Terramoto in Abruzzo

http://tv.repubblica.it/dossier/terremoto-in-abruzzo/prima-e-dopo-con-streetview/31666?video

Rome slide show

http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-srv/gallery/0904_RomeMyCut/index.html?jumpToPic=0

2009 Italian National Honor Society

Congratulazioni a questi studenti meravigliosi!

Personality Test

There is a very, very tall coconut tree and there are 4 animals: a Lion, a Chimpanzee, a Giraffe, and a Squirrel , who pass by.
They decide to compete to see who is the fastest to get a banana off the tree.
Who do you guess will win?
Your answer will reflect your personality. So think care fully . . .. Try and answer within 30 seconds.
Got your answer? Now scroll down to see the analysis. .....






































If your answer is: Lion = you're dull. Chimpanzee = you're a moron.
Giraffe = you're a complete idiot.
Squirrel = you're just hopelessly stupid.
A COCONUT TREE DOESN'T HAVE BANANAS.
Obviously you're stressed and overworked. You should take some time off and relax!
Try again next year.

Notizie dall-Italia - News from Italy

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/03/25/italy.swtizerland.alps.border/index.html?iref=newssearch

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/03/31/libya.migrants.plight/index.html?iref=newssearch

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/03/31/libya.migrants.plight/index.html?iref=newssearch

Italian I - Tuesday March 24

http://italian.about.com/library/fare/blfare257.htm
http://www.gwc.org.uk/ModernLang/hotpot/italian/Italianvocabulary/voc1.html

1. Use the websites above to define the following Italian words on a separate sheet of paper. Listen to their pronunciation and practice.
at home
fridge
table
ceiling
closet
to do the shopping
to buy
nursery
chair
armchair
to be out
bed
wardrobe
chest of drawers
at my house
washing machine
dish-washer
bath
shower
to be at home
window
bedroom

http://www.casecasali.net/en_lista_proprieta.php?c=list&s=1

Find three houses that you are interested in buying from the above website and for each, tell me:

(use http://www.freetranslation.com/ to help you translate words)

1. Quanto cosa?

2. Qual'e la citta' piu vicina? (nearest town)

3. C'e una piscina?

4. Quanto e' grande?

5. Quante 'camere da letto' ci sono?

6. Quanti 'bagni' ci sono?

7. C'e un posto per la macchina?

8. Descrive la casa in una frase.

La moda italiana - Valentino

1. Who is Valentino Garavani?

Hint: Selma Hayek is wearing one of his designs in the picture.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentino_Garavani

2. What are some of the luxuries Valentino enjoys in his life as a famous fashion designer?

http://www.oprah.com/media/20090313-tows-valentino-life

3. Flip through the slides featuring Valentino's new ready-to-wear line of clothing. Describe your favorite outfit featured, in italiano:

http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/oprahshow2_ss_20041020/1

4. Look through Valentino's dresses. Describe your favorite one, in italiano.

http://allwomenstalk.com/top-9-valentino-dresses/

Cinema Paradiso

1.

Cinema Paradiso takes place on the island of Sicily. Click on the link below and write 5 facts about Sicilia.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicily

2.

Draw your own verson of La Bandiera di Sicilia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Sicilia-Bandiera.png

3.
Qual'e' la capitale di Sicilia?

4.

ere is the English script from Cinema Paradiso. Write down the line you found the most memorable:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095765/quotes