Values Vocabulary
Living and speaking without unfair control
FREEDOM
Finish this idiom: American as ...
APPLE PIE
I have (many / much) books.
MANY
Who was the first US President?
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Inclusive of different cultures, ideas and people
DIVERSITY
Idiom that means there is no limit to what you can achieve
THE SKY'S THE LIMIT
There isn’t (many / much) coffee left.
MUCH
What do the stripes on the American Flag represent?
THE ORIGINAL 13 COLONIES (STATES)
System of government where leaders are chosen by a vote of the citizens
DEMOCRACY
Rising from poverty to wealth through hard work
RAGS TO RICHES
She gave me (some / an) advice.
SOME
How many states are there in the US?
50
A strong desire to be successful or improve one’s life
AMBITION
Doing exactly what you always wanted, often tied to success and satisfaction
LIVING THE DREAM
We don’t have (a / any) furniture in our apartment.
ANY
What country did the US fight in the war for its independence?
ENGLAND / GREAT BRITAIN
The concept that all people deserve the same rights and chances
EQUALITY
To improve your situation through your own efforts
PULL YOURSELF UP BY YOUR BOOTSTRAPS
He drank (a few / a little) milk before bed.
A LITTLE
When was The Declaration of Independence signed?
JULY 4, 1776
Concept that gives people the right to make decisions on their own
INDEPENDENCE
To recover from failure and keep going
PICK YOURSELF UP, DUST YOURSELF OFF
I brought (some / much) sandwiches for lunch.
SOME
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner (US National Anthem)
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY
Concept of encouraging people to be unique and follow their own path
INDIVIDUALISM
To aim for something very ambitious or difficult
SHOOT FOR THE STARS
They saw (a few / a little) cars on the road.
A FEW
Which state was the last to join The United States?
HAWAII
Creating new ideas and products
INNOVATION
Look for solutions that are creative and innovative
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
In this sentence, is GLASS a count noun or a non-count noun?
The windows in the building are glass from floor to ceiling.
NON-COUNT NOUN
Which president signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which ended slavery in the US?
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
System in which success depends on talent, hard work, and ability
MERITOCRACY
To take responsibility or take action when needed
STEP UP TO THE PLATE
In this sentence, is CHICKEN a count noun or a non-count noun?
He raises chickens on a farm outside the city.
COUNT NOUN
Four US Presidents have been assassinated (killed while in office). Name one.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
JAMES GARFIELD
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
JOHN F. KENNEDY
The activity of starting a business on your own with the goal of making a profit
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
To become known or respected for your achievements
MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELF
In this sentence, is ROOM a count noun or a non-count noun?
I'm getting rid of many things so I will have more room in my apartment.
NON-COUNT NOUN
We've talked about two different idioms used to describe the US this month. One focuses on its diversity and the other on the possibility of great success here. Correctly give me one of them. Double points for both.
THE MELTING POT
LAND OF OPPORTUNITY