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Comprehension

Answer the questions:

1.What does “traditional American home” mean?

2.Why do not older people often not live with their grown up children?

3.Why do some people never own a house or an apartment?

4.What are the only true American foods?

5.Why is fast food very popular in the USA?

6.What are the most popular sports in the USA?

7. Why do some cities compete to attract a major professional team?

8. Where do Americans go on vacation?

9. What public holidays do you know?

10. What does the Fourth of July celebrate?

11. When will you see many jack-o-lanterns?

12. What was the reason for the first Thanksgiving?

Quiz.

1. How is an apartment without an elevator called?

2. This type of home is becoming more popular, because it easy to take care of. What is it?

3. Cannelloni is pasta stuffed with meat or other filling and baked in a sauce. Which country do you think it comes from?

4. What is the big prize in professional football?

5. What kinds of sport are American in origin?

6. Who was Columbus? What do you think Columbus Day celebrates?

7. What day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated on? How is this different from many other public holidays?

Decide whether these statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)

1. Most Americans prefer to live in apartments.

2. Old people usually live with their children and grandchildren.

3. Many American families move every few years.

4. Apple pie is typically American dish.

5. Americans prefer fast food because they are very busy.

6. In most of American colleges sports activities are not very important.

7. The most popular sport is golf.

8. Famous players are paid by sportswear and equipment companies to advertise their products.

9. Americans like watching TV.

10. Americans prefer to go on vacation outside the country.

11. Public holidays usually fall on Sunday.

Discussion points.

1. Make up an ad for your ideal apartment. What special features would you include?

2. Which is the most important meal of the day for you? Explain at what time you eat it and why?

3. Do you have a favorite meal that is typical of your country or area? Write a recipe for that meal. List the ingredients needed and the instructions for preparation.

4. Most people understand the importance of sports in people’s life but not all people go in for sports. Can you explain why?

5. Some people say, that because sportsmen earn so much and because children admire them, sportsmen should be good role models – that is, set a good example by their behavior. Do you think sportsmen have this obligation?

6. A few years ago going to the cinema was more popular than it is now. Can you explain why many people prefer to watch films on TV?

7. Which of the following vacations would you prefer to take?

  1. a seaside vacation

  2. a camping and hiking vacation

  3. a skiing vacation

Explain the reason for your choice.

8. Which of holidays would you like to share with an American family? Explain your answer.

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