Fun Facts about America

What is the speaker's background in terms of nationality and residence?

• Fully American, lived in the US all their life

• Spanish, moved to the US at a young age

• American with Spanish roots, moved to Spain for education

• Half American, half Spanish, moved to the US for studies

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What aspect of the US culture did the speaker find challenging to adapt to?

• Mealtime culture

• Social interactions

• Fashion diversity

• Lack of effeciency in systems

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

What is one cultural difference mentioned about fashion in the US?

• Parents in the US dress their kids the same

• Kids in the US have to follow strict clothing rules

• People in the US wear gym clothes everywhere

• Complimenting strangers on their outfits is common in Spain

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the speaker explain the difference in efficiency between the US and Spain?

• Americans value deep relationships more than efficiency

• Spanish systems are more technologically advanced

• Americans constantly strive to improve and question their systems

• Spanish people are more efficient in their daily lives

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

According to the speaker, what aspect of the US culture does she appreciate the most?

• Social interactions

• Food culture

• Fashion diversity

• Efficiency of systems

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the rank of the USA in terms of its geographical size?

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

How many states make up the USA?

• 25

• 50

• 75

• 55

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What is the population of the USA, making it the third-largest in the world?

• 250 million

• 334 million

• 540 million

• 754 million

Which city has the largest population in the USA?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Houston

Where is the capital of the USA located?

• Washington, D.C.

• Washington State

• New York City

• California

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5