American & Italian stereotypes
What is a stereotype?
A stereotype is an oversimplified idea or belief about a group of people
What does it mean to be a candidate country?
A country that is in the process of joining the EU
List 5 different forms of transportation
Define 'leisure'
A person's free time, when they are not working, and can choose to do things for enjoyment
Define endangered
A species (or type of animal or plant) that is at risk of going extinct
Define 'gesture'?
A hand signal or movement that has meaning
How many members are in the EU today?
27 members
At what age can you get a driver's license in the US?
16
List 5 different forms of entertainment
Seeing a play, watching a movie, watching TV, going to a sports game, playing video games, and more!
What is the name of the forest in California with trees over 100 meters tall?
The Redwood Forest
On average, how much time do Americans spend watching TV every day?
3 hours
France, Italy, West Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, and The Netherlands originally formed the ____________ (which later became the European Union)
The European Coal and Steel Community
Define 'commute'
A person's transportation to and from work
Where are many American movies made?
Hollywood, California
What are 3 things we can do to protect the environment?
Recycle, do not litter, walk or bike instead of taking a car, use less plastic, and more!
List 3 Italian stereotypes
-Italians only eat pizza and pasta
-Family is very important to Italians
-Italians talk with their hands
Why was the European Union (EU) originally started?
To prevent future wars
On average, how much time does an American spend driving each day?
1 hour
List 5 different movie genres
Comedy, romance, action, reality, science fiction (or sci-fi), and more!
Which part of the EU makes laws?
The European Parliament
List 5 American stereotypes
-Americans are always working
-Americans only eat fast food
-Americans watch a lot of TV
-All Americans are wealthy
-Americans live in huge houses
Name 5 things that the EU spends its budget on
education, climate change, justice, security, farming, food production, science, migration, research, transportation, humanitarian aid, rural development
and more!
What type of underground transportation can you find in New York City?
The subway
What is the famous theater in New York City called?
Hint: you go here to watch plays
Broadway
Which US state was formed by volcanoes?
Hawaii