Vocabulary
What is the word for the part of town you live in?
Neighborhood
Do most people in the US live in a house, or an apartment?
A house! Lots of people live in apartments, too. Do you live in an apartment, or a house?
Does Bronwyn live in an apartment, or a house?
How many hours do children go to school in the US?
Six hours! Sometimes it is more, though, if a student does after-school activities.
What are two foods that are famous in New York City?
Pizza and hot dogs! There are other famous foods, too...can you think of any?
What is the opposite of "to take"?
To give
Bonus 50 points: Conjugate the verb.
Bonus 100 points (!!): What are the past (verb 2) and past participle (verb 3) forms of this verb?
What is the word for the number of people who live in a place, such as a town, city, or country?
Population
Can you use this word in a sentence?
What US city has the largest population?
New York City
Bonus: Name 3 landmarks (famous things) in New York City.
Name 3 levels of school in the USA.
Elementary school, middle school, high school (bonus: preschool and college/university)
Name the four directions.
North, south, east, west
What are the 6 question words?
Who, what, where, when, why, how
Bonus 50 points: Use one of these words in a sentence!
What is the phrasal verb that means becoming an adult?
To grow up
Bonus 50 points: Use this verb in a sentence!
What is the most popular sport in the US?
American football
Can you think of any other popular sports?
How old are children when they start school in the US?
5 years old (but sometimes, they are older or younger by a year)
Where does the president of the United States live?
The White House
What are the 7 continents?
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica
What is the verb for when you make a choice?
To decide
Bonus 50 points: Use this word in a sentence!
Are people in the US more focused on the individual (one person), or the collective (community)?
People in the US are usually more individual (but lots of people care about the collective, too!)
What are some common after-school activities in the US?
Sports, clubs, lessons, and more! Can you think of some sports? What about some club activities?
What is the capital of the US?
Washington, DC
What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
Food, people, school, buildings - it could be anything! Why do you like it?
What are 3 adjectives to describe a town/city?
Urban, suburban, rural
What are 3 popular hobbies in the US?
Cooking/baking, reading, watching TV, playing video games, and more!
What hobbies are popular in China?
How is school in the US similar to school in China? How is it different?
Similar: Students are smart and hard-working in both countries; students learn the same subjects (math, science, reading, writing, etc.); students get lunch time at school
Different: Sometimes more hours at school in China; kids wear uniforms at school in China, etc.
What is the name of the place where they make movies in the US?
Hollywood
Bonus 50 points: What city is Hollywood in?
What is your dream job?
It could be anything - scientist, athlete, doctor, artist...
Why do you want this job?