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Why did Sofia’s family move to Toronto?
Because her father got a new job in an international company
Where was Sofia born?
Madrid, Spain
What is Sofia’s mother tongue?
Spanish
How does Sofia’s family help her remember her cultural roots?
By celebrating Spanish traditions, cooking Spanish dishes like paella, and listening to flamenco music
What was difficult for Sofia when she first moved to Canada?
She missed her friends, her school, and the sunny weather of Spain
Why is Sofia learning French at school?
Because Canada has two official languages: English and French
What activities does Sofia do to practice her French?
Writing short stories, singing French songs, and watching French movies with English subtitles
How does Sofia feel when she speaks Spanish, English, and French?
Spanish: close to her family and heritage; English: connected to her friends in Canada; French: excited about exploring new places like Paris or Montreal.
What are Sofia’s career dreams?
To become a professional translator or an international journalist
What does Sofia believe language can do for people?
She believes language is a bridge that connects people.
Find one sentence from the text that contains a coordinating conjunction!
She was born in Madrid, the capital city, and spent most of her childhood there.
Find one sentence from the text that contains a subordinating conjunction!
When she was ten years old, her family decided to move to Toronto, Canada, because her father got a new job in an international company.
Find one sentence from the text that contains a correlative conjunction!
Sofia is proud of being both Spanish and a part of Canadian society.
Find a sentence in simple present tense!
Spanish is Sofia’s mother tongue.
Find a sentence in simple past tense.
She was born in Madrid, the capital city, and spent most of her childhood there.
Find a sentence in present continuous tense!
Sofia is also studying French at school.
