LISTENING PRACTICE

According to the video, into how many geographical regions is Ecuador divided?

• A.

  Five regions

• B.

  Four regions

• C.

  Three regions

• D.

  Two regions

In addition to its unique biodiversity, what historical fact about the Galápagos Islands is mentioned?

• A.

  It was a Spanish colony until the 19th century.

• B.

  It was the birthplace of Charles Darwin.

• C.

  They were discovered by the Incas.

• D.

  It hosted an Ecuadorian military base during World War II.

Which of the following products is Ecuador one of the world's largest exporters of, according to the video?

• A.

  Bananas

• B.

  Avocados

• C.

  Pineapples

• D.

  Coffee

What traditional celebration is mentioned in the video?

• A.

  Inti Raymi

• B.

  Candelaria Festival

• C.

  Carnival

• D.

  Day of the Dead

The video mentions that Ecuador is a major exporter of flowers. At what world-famous event are these flowers said to have been used?

• A.

  The Met Gala

• B.

  The Academy Awards (Oscars)

• C.

  The Olympic Games

• D.

  The Cannes Film Festival

What type of animal is Ecuador home to half of the world's species of, according to the video?

• A.

  Snakes

• B.

  Hummingbirds

• C.

  Butterflies

• D.

  Monkeys

According to the video, what is the highest point on the planet measured from the center of the Earth?

• A.

  The Chimborazo volcano

• B.

  Mount Fuji

• C.

  Mount Everest

• D.

  Mount Mckinley

According to the video, what plant did Ecuador discover that was used as a medicine against malaria?

• A.

  The coca leaf

• B.

  Aloe vera

• C.

  Cinchona (quinine tree)

• D.

  Eucalyptus

Besides encebollado, what other traditional dish is mentioned in the video?

• A.

  Locro de papa

• B.

  Guinea Pig

• C.

  Bolones

• D.

  Ceviche