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El gringo típico, el turista norteamericano, es un tipo muy interesante cuando viaja a México. Por ejem- plo, comunmente no sabe hablar ni leer español—y no quiere aprender, y espera que todo el mundo hable inglés. Este tipo no toma agua porque le tiene miedo a los microbios. No come tomate porque, créalo o no, porque supone que es veneno. No le gusta la comida mexicana. Dice que es muy picante. El gringo típico es rico. Vive en un hotel y gasta mucho dinero. No tiene respeto para con los mexicanos, no aprecia nuestras costumbres.
El gringo típico piensa que todos los mexicanos son band

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@Abdullahbasra007 i need help with this question

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@KendrickLamar2014 please translate this question for me, not very good

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What is the question?

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The following paragraph describes what some may consider to be a typical North American tourist. It reflects one opinion only. It does not reflect the opinion of Penn Foster Schools. North Americans who visit foreign countries do not commonly fit this description. Read the paragraph. Then write your answers in English on the answer sheet provided at the end of the book.

El gringo típico, el turista norteamericano, es un tipo muy interesante cuando viaja a México. Por ejem- plo, comunmente no sabe hablar ni leer español—y no quiere aprender, y espera que todo el mundo hable inglés. Este tipo no toma agua porque le tiene miedo a los microbios. No come tomate porque, créalo o no, porque supone que es veneno. No le gusta la comida mexicana. Dice que es muy picante. El gringo típico es rico. Vive en un hotel y gasta mucho dinero. No tiene respeto para con los mexicanos, no aprecia nuestras costumbres.
El gringo típico piensa que todos los mexicanos son bandidos o tontos. Piensa que México es una colo- nia norteamericana. ¡Imagínese! Nosotros tomamos a este tipo de personas por idiotas ignorantes. Sin embargo no todos los gringos son tontos. Por ejemplo, los voluntarios del Cuerpo de Paz no son tontos. Ellos son diferentes, distintos. Ellos hablan y entienden español, saben leer y escribir nuestra lengua, y están acostumbrados a la comida picante. A ellos les gusta comer tacos, enchiladas, chiles rellenos. Los voluntarios del cuerpo de paz aprecian a la gente mexicana y sus costumbres. Ellos viven, comen y andan con el pueblo. Claro que no todos los voluntarios son iguales. Algunos son inteligentes, pero otros no. Algunos son disciplinados y diligentes, pero otros no. Algunos trabajan arduamente, pero otros no...

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this is the question. What are five characteristics for the typical North American tourist? @KendrickLamar2014

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Have you tried translating this paragraph?

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yes definitely, but some words are a bit off i think

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Post what you translated, and ill fix it :)

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Thank you :D

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The gringo typical, the North American tourist, is a very interesting when traveling to Mexico. For exam- ple, commonly don't know how to speak or read Spanish-and don't want to learn, and hopes that everyone speaks english. This type does not take water because he is afraid of microbes. Do not eat tomato because, believe it or not, because it implies that it is poison. You don't like mexican food. He says it is very spicy. The gringo typical is rich. Living in a hotel and spend a lot of money. Has no respect for the Mexican, not appreciated our customs. <br> The gringo typical believes that all Mexicans are bandits or foolish. You think that Mexico is a colo- nia american. Imagine! We have people of this kind by idiots ignorant. However not all the gringos are stupid. For example, the Peace Corps volunteers are not stupid. They are different, different. They speak and understand spanish, know how to read and write our language, and are accustomed to spicy food. They like to eat tacos, enchiladas, chiles rellenos. Peace Corps volunteers appreciate the people of Mexico and its customs. They live, eat and walk with the people. It clear that not all volunteers are equal. Some are intelligent, but others do not. Some are disciplined and diligent, but others do not. Some are working hard, but others do not ...

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sorry to drop this big question on you

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Its ok, just give me a sec to read both paragraphs in English and Spanish.....

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okay thank you so much :)

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It should be: The typical gringo, an american tourist, is a type that is very interested when traveling to Mexico. For example, commonly they don't know how to speak or read Spanish. and don't want to learn, and hopes that everyone speaks English. This type does not drink water because he is afraid of microbes. Doesn't eat tomato because, believe it or not, because it implies that it is poison. Dosn't like Mexican food. He says it is very spicy. The typical gringo is rich.

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Thats all ive done so far, let me continue.....

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okay no problem take your time, you help is priceless thank you :)

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Lives in a hotel and spends a lot of money. Has no respect for the Mexicans, doesnt appreciate our customs.The typical gringo believes that all Mexicans are bandits or dumb. They think that Mexico is a colo- nia american.Imagine! We have people of this kind by ignorant idiots. However not all the gringos are stupid. For example, the Peace Corps volunteers are not stupid. They are different, different. They speak and understand spanish, know how to read and write our language, and are accustomed to spicy food. They like to eat tacos, enchiladas, chiles rellenos. Peace Corps volunteers appreciate the people of Mexico and its customs. They live, eat and walk with the people. Of course that not all volunteers are equal. Some are intelligent, but others do not. Some are disciplined and diligent, but others do not. Some are working hard, but others do not ...