Exploring Thanksgiving Vocabulary and Traditions

This video tutorial introduces Thanksgiving, a national holiday in North America, celebrated in the US and other countries. It covers the holiday's traditions, such as family gatherings, feasts, and parades. The video also explains the phrasal verb 'get together' and its usage in different tenses. Typical Thanksgiving foods like roast turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie are discussed. Additionally, the video highlights common activities like watching sports and participating in parades. The tutorial concludes with links to more learning resources.

In which month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

• October

• November

• December

• January

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Which of the following countries does NOT celebrate Thanksgiving?

• India

• Canada

• Australia

• Brazil

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What does the phrasal verb 'get together' mean?

• To argue

• To gather socially

• To separate

• To travel

How would you say 'get together' in the past tense?

• Got together

• Get together

• Getting together

• Gets together

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What is a cornucopia a symbol of?

• Winter

• Harvest and abundance

• Peace

• War

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Which dish is commonly filled with stuffing and roasted for Thanksgiving?

• Ham

• Beef

• Chicken

• Turkey

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Which sauce is typically served with turkey during Thanksgiving?

• Soy sauce

• Barbecue sauce

• Cranberry sauce

• Tomato sauce

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What is a popular dessert for Thanksgiving?

• Apple pie

• Cheesecake

• Pumpkin pie

• Chocolate cake

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What sport is commonly watched by American families on Thanksgiving?

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Soccer

• American football

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Which city hosts the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York City

• Miami

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