Vocabulary 1
a woman believed to have magical powers
a witch
In Japan, new clothes are given on birthdays. In the US, people blow out candles on their birthday.
Japanese birthdays are ____ American birthdays.
a. different from
b. the same as
a. different from
An animal that symbolizes evil and bad luck and is a witch's pet.
a black cat
What is your favorite holiday?
My favorite holiday is _____ .
What's the main language spoken in Brazil?
a. Brazilian
b. English
c. Spanish
d. Portuguese
d. Portuguese
sugary treats given to children during Halloween
candy
In Ireland and Britain, bumps are given on birthdays. Irish birthdays are ______ British birthdays.
a. the same as
b. different from
a. the same as
A typical Halloween character that is a vampire.
Dracula
When do you celebrate your birthday?
I celebrate my birthday on ____ .
What is Paris the capital city of?
a. England
b. Germany
c. France
d. Austria
c. France
a framework of bones in a person's or animal's body
skeleton
In Central and South America, girls dance the waltz on their birthdays.
Birthdays in Central America are _____ birthdays in South America.
a. different from
b. the same as
b. the same as
A small creature that captures insects in a web.
a spider
When do Mongolians celebrate Naadam?
Mongolians celebrate Naadam on ____ .
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
the form of a dead person that you cannot see
ghost
In Italy, the birthday child's ears are pulled. In Canada, the birthday child's nose is greased.
Birthdays in Italy are _____ birthdays in Canada.
a. different from
b. the same as
a. different from
A pointed covering for the head of a witch
a witch's hat
What do people do on New Year's Eve?
People go to parties, exchange gifts, and spend time with family on New Year's Eve. (example)
How many legs does a spider have?
8
develop gradually
evolve
In Italy and Britain, children blow out candles on their birthdays.
Make a sentence using "the same as."
Birthdays in Italy are the same as birthdays in Britain.
a brush on the end of a long handle that witches use to fly
a broom
How do you celebrate your birthday?
I celebrate my birthday by _____ (spending time with family, eating cake, etc.)
Where are the smallest bones in the body located?
the ear