47. LIS - American Culture

1. Why is American culture so influential worldwide?

• Because the U.S. has the largest population
• Because of the internet, entertainment, and business
• Because all countries want to copy America
• Because the U.S. is the only developed country

2. What is one of the core values of American culture?

• Family traditions
• Respect for elders
• Personal freedom
• Following strict social rules

3. According to the passage, what is one role of the U.S. government?

• To control every aspect of people’s lives
• To protect individual freedom
• To make sure people work at stable jobs
• To provide free services for all citizens

4. How do Americans usually ask for directions in a polite way?

• "Tell me where the restroom is."
• "Where’s the restroom?"
• "Could you tell me where the restroom is?"
• "Give me directions now."

5. Why do Americans often ask questions indirectly?

• To sound more polite
• To confuse people
• To show their intelligence
• To avoid answering questions

6. What does "entrepreneurship" mean?

• Starting and running a business
• Working for a big company
• Studying at university
• Moving to another country

7. Why do some Americans prefer to start their own business?

• Because they don’t like working
• Because they want independence and excitement
• Because they don’t believe in the economy
• Because they don’t want to follow the law

8. What is a difference between American culture and some other cultures?

• Americans prefer working at big companies
• Americans focus more on individualism than on the collective
• Americans dislike entrepreneurship
• Americans don’t value politeness

9. What does the speaker say about their own work experience?

• They have always worked full-time jobs
• They have never worked full-time and prefer independence
• They only work for large companies
• They do not like entrepreneurship

10. What does "politeness is valued" mean?

• Politeness is not necessary
• Being polite is important
• People don’t care about being polite
• Politeness is only for formal situations