US Geography
What state is New York City in?
New York
What is a Quincañera?
15th birthday party in Hispanic culture
Name the island through which many immigrants entered the United States.
Ellis Island
Name the English word for "der See".
the lake
Form the adverb of "beautiful".
beautifully
How many US states are there?
50
What is the end-of-year dance at American high schools called?
Prom
What was the name of the first immigrant that entered the United States through Ellis Island?
Annie Moore
What's the word for "stärker werden, zunehmen, wachsen"?
to increase
I have been a ballet dancer ______ seven years.
for
Name the famous red bridge in San Francisco.
Golden Gate Bridge.
Which holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?
Thanksgiving.
Why did many Irish people emigrate to the United States in the 1840s?
The Irish Potato Famine
Explain the difference between "to immigrate" and "to emigrate".
You immigrate to a country, but you emigrate from a country.
I look forward to ___ (to hear) from you.
hearing.
Which state is Grand Canyon National Park in?
Arizona
Name three American sports.
Baseball, Basketball, Football
Where did the majority of immigrants to the United States in the 20th century come from?
Europe.
What are the indigenous peoples of North America called?
Native Americans
If we ___ (to have) a yacht, we would sail around the world.
had
Which state is the biggest (by size)?
Alaska
What is a valedictorian?
A valedictorian is the student who has the highest marks in their class when they graduate and who gives a speech at their graduation ceremony.
Name the first American president.
George Washington
Put the letters in the correct order to form a word: YODAMUNCTER
documentary
Form the passive of: Jimmy has found the red bag.
The red bag has been found (by Jimmy).