La Gastronomia Listening Activity

What ingredients and dishes did the speaker's grandmother prepare that filled the kitchen with aroma and were irresistible?

• Garlic, basil, fresh tomato, handmade pasta, ricotta-filled lasagna.

• Tacos al pastor and spicy enchiladas.

• Iberian ham and Manchego cheese.

• Tofu, kimchi, and sushi.

Which of the following dishes are part of the rich Mexican gastronomy that the speaker fell in love with?

• Iberian ham and paella.

• Tacos al pastor, spicy enchiladas, and complex moles.

• Handmade pasta and ricotta-filled lasagna.

• Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisine.

What Spanish delicacies did the speaker discover while living in Spain?

• Tofu, kimchi, and sushi.

• Churros and flan.

• Iberian ham, Manchego cheese, and paella.

• Spicy enchiladas and complex moles.

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What country did he travel to while he was in college?

• Chile

• Mexico

• Peru

• Spain

What foods did he enjoy while in Spain?

• Tortas, Tacos and Thai food

• Paella, Queso Manchego and Jamon Iberico

• Pizza, Chicken and Burgers

• Tapas and Churros

What foods did he learn to enjoy while visiting Asia?

• Tofu, Kimchee and Sushi

• Paella, Queso Manchego and Jamon Iberico

• Pollo

• Ajo, Cebolla and Chuletas de Cerdo

What does he conclude at the end of the video?

• Food is only energy

• Food is a form of cultural expression.

• Food should not be so important

• Food is necessary

Beyond just sustenance, what does the speaker believe food represents?

• A form of cultural expression.

• A source of connection.

• A celebration of life.

• All of the above.