American Culture
True or False: Americans value their time and view lateness as a sign of disrespect.
True
What is the capital city of Indiana?
Indianapolis
True or False: "Save" and "Safe" are considered a minimal pair.
True.
- Bonus 50 pts: Why?
What are the 3 most important things you must communicate to the US officer during your interview in order to receive your visa?
1) Reasons why I want to study in America
2) Reasons why I want to return to Vietnam
3) Reasons why I can financially afford my stay in America
How much is $1.00 in VND?
$1.00 = about 23.000 vnd
Name 3 of the most popular American sports.
Football, Baseball, Ice Hockey, Basketball, Soccer
True or False: Natural disasters are not very common in Indiana.
True.
- Bonus 50 pts: Why?
- Bonus 50 pts: What is the most common natural disaster to occur in Indiana?
Say "Red Leather, Yellow Leather" 3x.
Red leather, yellow leather, red leather, yellow leather, red leather, yellow leather.
True or False: You should give all of your documents to the US officer at the beginning of your interview.
False. Wait until the officer asks to see them; only show papers and documents when specifically asked.
How many centimeters is 1 inch?
1 inch is 2.5 cm
Name 5 things Americans like to do for entertainment.
museums, theaters, shopping, festivals, sports, hiking, fishing, tours, zoos, amusement parks, arcades, skating, camping, fruit picking, mazes...
What is Indiana's state rock?
Limestone
- Bonus 50 pts: Name a famous building made from limestone.
How many different "th" sounds exist in English? Say them.
3 (Voiced "th", Unvoiced "th", "t" as in Thomas and thyme)
Describe what your overall demeanor and appearance should be during your interview.
relaxed, confident, polite, smiling, making eye contact, dressed modestly and professionally
How many kilometers is 1 mile?
1 mile is 1.6 kilometers
- Bonus 50 pts: How many km is the Indy 500?
On what special day do Americans eat the most pizza?
Super Bowl Sunday
- Bonus 50 pts: What is the Super Bowl?
- Bonus 50 pts: What month does it take place in?
What is a nickname for someone from Indiana?
A Hoosier
- Bonus 100 pts: Where does the word "hoosier" come from?
What is a 4 syllable English word where only 3 of the syllables are usually pronounced clearly in conversational English?
interesting, comfortable, generally, temperature, delivery, vegetable, basically, miserable...
Why is it important to have eye contact with the officer when you are answering questions during your interview?
A lack of eye contact might suggest to the officer that I have something to hide or I am not being honest. If the officer feels suspicious of me and does not trust my answers, I might not be approved for my visa.
How many kilograms is 1 pound?
1 lb is about 0.5 kg
How should you calculate a tip for your server in a restaurant? (What percent of what amount?)
15-20% of your total bill
Out of the 50 states, with #1 being the state with the lowest cost of living and #50 being the state with the highest cost of living, where does Indiana rank?
10th lowest
Say "Irish wristwatch" 5x.
Irish wristwatch, Irish wristwatch, Irish wristwatch, Irish wristwatch, Irish wristwatch
How long do you have to wait to receive a decision about your visa after the interview?
The visa decision will be made at the end of the interview. I do not have to wait to find out.
How many liters is 1 gallon?
1 gallon is about 4.5 L