Question

Mate is a very common and traditional drink in several South American countries. Using the internet, research information about mate. What countries consume this traditional drink? What is it? When is it common to have this drink? Why is this drink important to the people who drink it? Do you think you would like the taste? How is it prepared? In Spanish, write a minimum of five sentences answering these questions about mate. You will be graded on (a) appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary, (b) completeness and detail of the response, and (c) overall quality of the response. You may use outside sources (Internet, books, magazines, etc.) to gather information for this assignment. However, be sure not to copy the information directly from those sources. Copying information and presenting it as your own work is considered plagiarism and will result in a failing grade. You will need to rephrase the information into your own words and cite the source of the information you used. Give credit by to the author and website by including the hyperlink where you found your information.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. China
2. Alcoholic beverage consumption: leading countries worldwide 2018. China was the global leader in alcohol consumption by volume in 2018. The nation consumed 54.29 billion liters of alcohol, nearly double the United States, the second ranked country.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yerba Mate es la bebida nacional de Paraguay. El mate se consume como un té helado. El mate de beber es común en todos los países de Paraguay y partes de Argentina, Brasil, Uruguay, sur de Chile y este de Bolivia. Mate es tradicionalmente bebido en reuniones familiares o con amigos. Argentina ha celebrado el día Nacional del Mate cada 30 de noviembre desde 2015.

Explanation:

Yerba Mate is the national drink of Paraguay. Mate is consumed as an ice tea. Drinking mate is a common in all of the countries of Paraguay and parts of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, southern Chile, and eastern Bolivia. Mate is traditionally drank at family gatherings or with friends. Argentina has celebrated National Mate Day every 30 November since 2015.