U.S. Holidays
What holiday is celebrated by children opening presents left for them under a tree?
Christmas
What are the colors of the American flag?
Red, white, and blue
What time do people commonly eat lunch in the U.S.?
12:00-13:00
What does "ghost town" mean?
A deserted town with few or no remaining inhabitants.
Select the correct form of the verb:
You must help/ to help your friends.
Help
For which holiday do children dress up in costumes and go "trick or treating"?
Halloween
How many states are there in the U.S.?
50
What is the name of the American TV show about 6 best friends who live in New York City?
What does "Cup of Joe" mean?
A cup of coffee
Rewrite the following sentence using a modal verb:
My professor is writing a book.
My professor may be writing a book.
What historical event does Thanksgiving celebrate?
British colonizers had a meal with Native Americans
What is the title of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech?
I Have a Dream
What does "mass incarceration" mean?
The U.S. criminalises and incarcerates more of its own people than any other country which negatively impacts the most vulnerable: people of color.
What does "over my dead body" mean?
When a plan or action has been suggested, you are emphasizing that you dislike it, and will do everything you can to prevent it.
Complete the question with the correct form of the verb:
Have you ever____________ (fly) on a plane?
In what city is Mardi Gras celebrated?
New Orleans, Louisiana
Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic holiday...
Name 2 American painters that we discussed in class.
Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Edward Hopper, John Singer Sargent, Georgia O'Keeffe, Mark Rothko
What does "the icing on the cake" mean?
An added benefit to something that is already good
Answer the following question using 1) the gerund and 2) a relative pronoun:
What are you going to do this summer?
I am going to Italy, which is a country where they speak Italian.
What is a Krewe during a Mardi Gras celebration?
Groups that hold balls and parades; each have a unique history and theme; every year, a king and queen is chosen
What is the name of the U.S.'s first national park established in 1872 known for its "Old Faithful Geyser"?
Yellowstone National Park
What is the name of the national park in California that is famous for its Sequoia trees?
Yosemite National Park
What does "pie in the sky" mean?
An unrealistic dream that is unlikely to happen
Come up with an explanation in the past perfect for the question below:
Why did you say "I'm sorry" to your friend?
I had forgotten her birthday.