Prom

What is another name for prom in Canada?

• Grad

• Formal

• Ball

• Dance party

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When is prom generally held in Canada?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

What seems to be a feature of all proms around the world?

• Fancy cars to arrive in style

• A full-day party

• Electing a prom king and queen

• Speeches

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According to Sam, what would girls have organised weeks in advance?

• your hair and nails

• your prom dress

• your fancy car

• your speech

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According to Sam, what can prom in the United States be compared to?

• just like what you see in the movies

• anything you can imagine

• what you might read in classic literature

• they're unlike anything else

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According to Matt, what is customary for the boys to give the girls to wear on the night of the prom?

• an expensive piece of jewellery

• a cool pin

• a small gift

• a corsage (special flower)

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Matt says that prom is generally a celebration of....

• getting 5's for every subject

• graduation and completing high school

• who can get the most fancy car

• saying goodbye to your friends

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Traditionally, what would boys and girls be dressed in on prom night?

• formally; a suit for boys and a dress for girls

• casually; t-shirts and shorts are fine!

• a little formal; nice pants and a shirt are all that are needed

• costumes! Dress up as your favourite character!

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What could you expect to be at the prom?

• a nice dinner

• music and a dance floor

• some speeches given by teachers or students

• students signing their names in each other's yearbooks

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But what usually happens AFTER the prom?

• Everyone goes home to get a nice rest

• An after-prom party at students' houses

• Everyone goes and gets food from fast-food restaurants

• Everyone sings a song together

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