Rachel in the US
What pets does Rachel have in the US? (name 2)
2 dogs, a cat, and a rabbit. (Need two)
What program is Rachel (and the school) participating in?
Fulbright!
Who is the current most popular singer in the US (hint: Rachel saw her in concert this year)
Taylor Swift
What holiday is celebrated on October 31st with lots of candy?
Halloween
What grade system does the US use?
A, B, C, D, F
How many siblings does Rachel have?
1, a sister named Kelby
How many roommates does Rachel have in the Czech Republic?
2, they are teachers at the Catholic school and Construction school in Třebíč
What is the most popular sport in the USA?
American Football (Rachel's favorite team is the Philadelphia Eagles)
What foods are popular to eat on Thanksgiving? (name 2)
Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, apple pie, brussels sprouts, green beans... (name 2 foods)
How do most US students get to school?
The yellow school bus
Where is Rachel from?
New Jersey
Name 3 Countries that Rachel has visited this year.
USA, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Austria, Spain, Slovakia, Denmark, France, Slovenia, Poland, Sweden (need to name 3)
Which is free in the United States: university, healthcare, water in restaurants?
Water in restaurants (the other options are very expensive)
What day do Americans celebrate Christmas?
December 25th
What is the American version of the maturitní ples?
Prom! There is a senior and junior prom
Where did Rachel go to university?
Brown University in Providence RI (name the school or the state)
What is Rachel's favorite Czech food?
Guláš
What are some popular American foods? (name 3)
Cheeseburgers, macaroni & cheese, potato chips, PB&J, popcorn, S'mores, peeps, pumpkin pie, buffalo wings, barbecue, chocolate chip cookies, nachos, hot dogs... (need to name 3)
What holiday is celebrated by many Irish Americans and has a lot of green decorations?
St. Patrick's Day
Why are school sports important in the US? (Give 1 reason)
- Scholarship for university
- Looks good on university applications
- Good for health
- Good for making friends
How old is Rachel?
Her birthday is June 18th, 2001 (22 or 23 years old)
What school trips did Rachel participate in?
Ski/Snowboard trip, 4th year trip to Prague, June hiking trip
Name 5 US states
Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware ...
Name 2 American Easter Traditions.
Dye eggs, give children easter baskets, have an easter egg hunt, take photos with the easter bunny, spend time/eat with family, go to church (name 2)
What is an "elective" class?
A class that the student gets to pick. Ex. art, band, extra math or science class