Thanksgiving is celebrated in the USA and in Canada. In the USA, it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November every year. It is associated with giving thanks to God. In the beginning, people express gratitude for the harvest they reaped. It used to be a religious holiday but now it has become a secular celebration. The most important part of the celebration is the dinner, which  includes the customary turkey served with cranberry sauce and pumpkin. Families and friends usually get together for a large meal or dinner during Thanksgiving and have a lot of fun. That’s why the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is considered one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Students are given a four-day or five-day vacation.

76. Who usually gets together for a large meal or dinner during Thanksgiving?

 A. Families & friends      B. Families   C. Friends               D. Students

77. How long does the students’vacation last?

     A. four days                    B. five days                     C. four or five days           D. a year

78. When is Thanksgiving celebrated ?

A. on the fourth Saturday in November every year.

B. on the fourth Thursday in November every year.

C. on the fourth Saturday in December every year.

D. on the fifth Thursday in November every year.

79. What is the most important part of the celebration ?

      A. the dinner                  B. a lot of fun                   C. Families&friends          D. the customary turkey

80. How do families and friends feel during Thanksgiving?

 A. sad         B.  happy                           C. terrible                           D. boring

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VI. Read the passage and choose the correct answers. (1.0 pt)

     Thanksgiving is celebrated in the USA and in Canada. In the USA, it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November every year. It is associated with giving thanks to God. In the beginning, people express gratitude for the harvest they reaped. It used to be a religious holiday but now it has become a secular celebration. The most important part of the celebration is the dinner, which  includes the customary turkey served with cranberry sauce and pumpkin. Families and friends usually get together for a large meal or dinner during Thanksgiving and have a lot of fun. That’s why the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is considered one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Students are given a four-day or five-day vacation.

1. Who usually gets together for a large meal or dinner during Thanksgiving?

A. Families and friends     B. Families      C. Friends      D. Students

2. How long does the students’vacation last?

A. four days          B. five days        C. four or five days             D. a year

3. When is Thanksgiving celebrated ?

A. on the fourth Saturday in November every year.

B. on the fourth Thursday in November every year.

C. on the fourth Saturday in December every year.

D. on the fifth Thursday in November every year.

4. What is the most important part of the celebration ?

A. the dinner                                                B. a lot of fun  

C. Families and friends                                 D. the customary turkey

2. Read the passage and answer the questions:

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States.

It is celebrated as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the previous year. By the fall of 1621 only half of the pilgrims, who had sailed on the Mayflower, survived.

The survivors, thankful to be alive, decided to give a thanksgiving feast. The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the Thanksgiving. The Pilgrim leader, Governor William Bradford, organized the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 and invited the neighbouring Wampanoag Indians to the feast. The first Thanksgiving feast was held in the presence of around ninety Wampanoag Indians and it lasted three days. Traditional foods like turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie are served by many on Thanksgiving Day.

1. When is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the United States?

2. Why is it celebrated?

3. Who first celebrated it?

4. What traditional foods are served on Thanksgiving Day?

1. Read the passage and answer the questions:

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States.

It is celebrated as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the previous year. By the fall of 1621 only half of the pilgrims, who had sailed on the Mayflower, survived.

The survivors, thankful to be alive, decided to give a thanksgiving feast. The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the Thanksgiving. The Pilgrim leader, Governor William Bradford, organized the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 and invited the neighbouring Wampanoag Indians to the feast. The first Thanksgiving feast was held in the presence of around ninety Wampanoag Indians and it lasted three days. Traditional foods like turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie are served by many on Thanksgiving Day.

1. When is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the United States?

2. Why is it celebrated?

3. Who first celebrated it?

4. What traditional foods are served on Thanksgiving Day?

Read the following passage, and answer the questions that follow

THANKS GIVING DAY

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the New Year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. The first Thanksgiving celebration was held in 1621. Traditional foods are turkey, sweet potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Many people have pumpkin pie for dessert at the end of the meal. It is the time for counting our blessings we have received during the year and being with our families and friends.

When is the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

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Read the following passage, and answer the questions that follow

THANKS GIVING DAY

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the New Year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. The first Thanksgiving celebration was held in 1621. Traditional foods are turkey, sweet potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Many people have pumpkin pie for dessert at the end of the meal. It is the time for counting our blessings we have received during the year and being with our families and friends.

Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?

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Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July mark the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (1) . . . . with barbecues or picnics.

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (2) . . . . people give thanks to the harvest. Most families (3) . . . . a large dinner with roast turkey. (4) . . . . Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national (5) . . . . . Everyone is interested (6) . . . . these holidays.

1) A. celebrating B. celebration C. celebrate D. celebrated

2) A. where B. when C. which D. in which

3) A. have B. buy C. help D. take

4) A. Besides B. Both C. Either D. Nor

5) A. chances B. months C. holidays D. times

6) A. in B. on C. at D. with