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1 Choose the right option. Write true (T) or false (F). 1. There are fifty stars on the American flag. 2. The capital city of the USA is New York. 3. The American Declaration of Independence signed in Philadelphia. 4. Chicken is traditional food eaten on Thanksgiving Day in the US. 5. The United States Capitol is the official residence of the American President. 6. George Washington was the first president of the USA. 7. The most popular soft drink in the USA is Coca Cola. 8. America was discovered by Marco Polo. 9. Mt. McKinley, the highest mountain peak in the US, is situated in Alaska. 10. The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France. 11. Los Angeles is the most populated city in America. 12. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world. 13. The JFK Airport in New York is the busiest international airport in the US. 14. San Francisco is known as the Big Apple. 15. The Grand Canyon is situated in Arizona. 1. Disney Channel is the first 24 hours news channel. 2. A dime is a ten-cent coin. 3. The Empire State Building is the tallest building in the USA. 4. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. 5. Robert Pattinson is an American actor and musician.

1. There are fifty stars on the American flag. T 2. The capital city of the USA is New York. F 3. The American Declaration of Independence signed in Philadelphia. T 4.

George Washington was the first president of the USA. T 7. The most popular soft drink in the USA is Coca Cola. T 8. America was discovered by Marco Polo. F 9. Mt.

2 1. There are fifty stars on the American flag. T 2. The capital city of the USA is New York. F 3. The American Declaration of Independence signed in Philadelphia. T 4. Chicken is traditional food eaten on Thanksgiving Day in the US. F 5. The United States Capitol is the official residence of the American President. F 6. George Washington was the first president of the USA. T 7. The most popular soft drink in the USA is Coca Cola. T 8. America was discovered by Marco Polo. F 9. Mt. McKinley, the highest mountain peak in the US, is situated in Alaska. T 10. The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France. T 11. Los Angeles is the most populated city in America. F 12. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world. T 13. The JFK Airport in New York is the busiest international airport in the US. T 14. San Francisco is known as the Big Apple. F 15. The Grand Canyon is situated in Arizona. T 16. Disney Channel is the first 24 hours news channel. F 17. A dime is a ten-cent coin. T 18. The Empire State Building is the tallest building in the USA. F 19. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. T 20. Robert Pattinson is an American actor and musician. F

3 Vocabulary Worksheet American Icons Match The US President s residence Buffalo Bill killed thousands A present from France Stay on for 8 seconds Tallest skyscraper in NY First black US president 16 th President, abolished slavery The King of Rock n Roll died in 1977 Meeting place of the US Congress Sexy actress who died young Black rights activist When you get hungry Endangered bird First to set foot in the New World 18 President assassinated in 1963 A children s paradise Four presidents faces mountain Former actor who became POTUS Write (more than 1 answer possible) 1. Famous American singer : 2. Famous American band : 3. Famous American artist : 4. Famous American writer :

4 Vocabulary Worksheet American Icons Answer key This sheet can either be used as an individual, pair or group assignment. To make it competitive, use it as a quiz. To make it more difficult, award not only points for correct matching, but also for giving he correct answers. White House bison Statue of Liberty Rodeo Empire State Building Barack Obama Abraham Lincoln Elvis Presley Washington Capitol Marilyn Monroe Martin Luther King Fast food or junk food Bald eagle Christopher Columbus, 1492 John F. Kennedy Disney (land/world) Mount Rushmore Ronald Reagan POTUS = President of the United States

USA Quiz 1. How many states are there in the USA? 11. Name 5 American states. 2. What s the capital of the USA? 12. Which state is also known as the Sunshine State? 3.

What s the American national anthem? 15. Which bird is also the national symbol of the USA? 6. Who is the current American vicepresident? 16. Name 5 American wild animals. 7.

5 USA Quiz 1. How many states are there in the USA? 11. Name 5 American states. 2. What s the capital of the USA? 12. Which state is also known as the Sunshine State? 3. What s the biggest state in the USA? 13. Where is the Statue of Liberty located? 4. What s the nickname of the American flag? 14. Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the USA? 5. What s the American national anthem? 15. Which bird is also the national symbol of the USA? 6. Who is the current American vicepresident? 16. Name 5 American wild animals. 7. What is the biggest city in the USA? 17. What are the three most popular sports in the USA? 8. How many people are there in the USA? 18. How many different US dollar bills are there? 9. What is the smallest state in the USA? 19. Name 5 well-known American brands. 10. Who was the first American president? 20. Name 5 famous Americans that aren t alive anymore.

6 Answer Key Texas, California, Florida, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, etc. 2. Washington DC 12. Florida 3. Alaska 13. New York (on Liberty Island) 4. Stars and Stripes 14. France 5. The Star-Spangled Banner 15. the eagle 6. Joe Biden (subject to change) 16. deer, wolf, coyote, bison, rattlesnake, raccoon etc. 7. New York 17. baseball, football, basketball million (Nov 2011) 18. seven different current bills (1, 2!, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 USD) 9. Rhode Island 19. Boeing, Ford, Nike, Apple, Coke etc. 10. George Washington 20. Martin Luther King, JFK, Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, Jesse Owens etc.

7 Famous U.S. Landmarks United States Series Name The United States of America has many famous landmarks.

8 The Washington Monument is a tribute to George Washington. It is in Washington, D. C. The Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln. It is also in Washington, D. C.

9 The White House is the home of the President. It is also in Washington, D.C. The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor. It was a gift from France in 1886.

10 The Empire State Building is the tallest building in New York City. It was built in The Gateway Arch is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is also called the Gateway to the West.

11 Mount Rushmore is a monument to four presidents. The faces are carved into a mountain in South Dakota. The Alamo is the site of a famous battle in San Antonio, Texas.

12 The Space Needle is a tower in Seattle, Washington. It was built for the 1962 World s Fair. The Golden Gate Bridge crosses San Francisco Bay in California.

13 US MONUMENTS AND LANDMARKS Monument's Name General description (material, size, shape, weight, color, function, symbolism, historical background, etc.) PICTURE Exact location ( city, state, etc.) Description of surrounding area Date(s) Other Information (opening-hours, price, access, facilities, shopping, etc.) Creator (architect, designer, etc.) CC BY-SA Laurence Bernard

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United States of America Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty was a monumental statue that was a sign of friendship between the USA and France. It became a national monument in 1924. You can go to the