U.S. Regions
In what region of the U.S. is Florida?
Southeast
Where do Parvana and her family live?
Listen to Lauren say one of these words:
live / leave
Which did she say?
live
Name one holiday Americans often celebrate with a party.
Valentine's Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve...
What is Lauren's second language?
Spanish
Are the Rocky Mountains in the East or the West of the U.S.?
West
What is the name of Parvana's older sister?
Nooria
Listen to Lauren say one of these words:
dime / time
Which did she say?
time
Why is a 21st birthday a special day for many Americans?
Legal drinking age
Does Lauren have a brother or a sister?
Name three states in the Midwest.
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
What do Parvana and Shauzia dig up and sell?
Bones
Listen to Lauren say one of these words:
boat / vote
Which did she say?
boat
Fill in the blank:
If you receive an ______________, you should RSVP.
invitation
In what month is Lauren getting married?
What is a popular food in the Southwest region of the U.S.?
Tex-Mex (enchiladas, chimichanga, huevos rancheros, quesadillas, tacos, burritos, nachos, chili con carne, fajitas, tamales...)
What do Parvana's mother and Mrs. Weera write together?
A magazine
Listen to Lauren say one of these words:
fly / fry
Which did she say?
fry
What is the party after the wedding ceremony called?
Reception
What is the name of Lauren's cat?
Archie
Name the region and at least one state (there are three) where Yellowstone National Park is located.
The West and Montana, Idaho, Wyoming
Where do Parvana and Shauzia plan to meet in 20 years? (be specific)
At the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Listen to Lauren say one of these words:
wine / vine
Which did she say?
vine
What is the party women often have before having a baby called?
Baby shower
Name both of Lauren's degrees.
Bachelor's in Psychology
Master's in Applied Linguistics