WorksheetsFESTIVALS LISTENING COMPREHENSION 1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
SECTION 1 Where is Punxsutawney?
in Ohio
in Pennsylvania
in New Hampshire
in Washington
SECTION 1 What type of animal is Punxsutawney Phil?
Mammoth
Groundhog
Squirrel
Hamster
SECTION 1 What kind of predictions does Punxsutawney Phil make?
Sports predictions
Snow predictions
Weather predictions
Time predictions
SECTION 1 What is said to happen if Punxsutwaney Phill sees a shadow?
Spring will come six weeks early
it will snow for six weeks
Winter will last for six weeks longer
Winter will end six weeks earlier
SECTION 1 The ceremonial object passed down by previous presidents is ...?
A top hat
A lamp
A cane
A coat
SECTION 1 How many predictions has Punxsutawney Phil made according to the video?
121
21
112
221
SECTION 1 Where did the Groundhog day tradition originate?
In Europe
In Asia
In South America
In Canada
SECTION 1 How many people celebrate Ground Hog Day in Punxsutawney each year?
around 13000
around 15000
around 80000
around 30000
SECTION 1 Why has Ground Hog Day become more popular in recent years?
because Punxsutawney Phil has his own YouTube Channel
because Punxsutawney Phil has social media
because of the book Ground Hog Day
because of the movie Ground Hog Day
SECTION 2 People born in the year of the rat are said to be short tempered?
False
True
Not mentioned
SECTION 2 People born in the year of the Dragon are said to be a bit lazy
True
False
Not mentioned
SECTION 2 People born under the sign of the Monkey are adventurous
True
False
Not mentioned
SECTION 2 People born under the sign of the Ox are said to be very patient
True
False
Not mentioned
SECTION 2 People born under the sign of the Snake can sometimes be a bit vain
True
False
Not mentioned
SECTION 2 People born under the sign of the Rooster are said to be very conventional
True
False
Not mentioned
SECTION 2 People born under the sign of the Tiger are said to be courageous and passive
True
False
Not mentioned
SECTION 2 People born under the sign of the Horse are said to be party animals
True
False
Not mentioned
SECTION 2 People born under the sign of the Dog are said to be not good at keeping secrets
True
False
Not mentioned
SECTION 2 People born under the sign of the Rabbits are said to be polite
True
False
Not mentioned
SECTION 2 People born under the sign of the Sheep are said to be timid (shy)
True
False
Not mentioned
SECTION 2 People born under the sign of the Pig are said to be extrovert and noisy
True
False
Not mentioned
SECTION 3 What do we know about the origins of Valentine's Day?
We know that it contains elements of early religious festivals
We know that it originated in modern times
We don't know anything. the origins are surrounded in mystery
SECTION 3 Which ancient festival used to be celebrated in mid-February?
Supercalia
Dupercalia
Lupercalia
Not mentioned
SECTION 3 When was February 14th declared as Saint Valentine's Day?
In the fifteenth century
in the fifth century
in the sixteenth century
in the nineteenth century
SECTION 3 Which Roman god is associated with modern Valentine's day celebrations?
Venus
Martes
Cupid
Faunus
SECTION 3 How many roses are bought in the US for Valentines Day each year?
Under 80 million
over 118 million
over 180 million
under 180 million
SECTION 3 How many heart-shaped boxes of candy (or chocolate) are sold?
around 3 to 6 millions
around 6 millions
around 26 millions
around 36 millions
SECTION 3 What colour roses traditionally sent on Valentine's Day?
Yellow
Red
White
Pink
SECTION 3 How much do US shoppers spend on Valentine's Day annually?
almost fourteen million dollars
almost forty billion dollars
almost forty million dollars
almost fourteen billion dollars
SECTION 3 What type precious stone is associated with Valentine's Day and romance?
Emeralds
Diamonds
Pearls
Rubies
