Have ever heard of Thanksgiving ?

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The history behind Thanksgiving

Have you ever wondered why Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? Do you know why it�s a different date every year?

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I- Watch the video

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II- Answer the following questions by choosing the correct statement:

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1- When�was Thanksgiving celebrated in 2010

on 25th Novemberon 24th Novemberon 26th November

�2- What do American people do on Thanksgiving ?

They stay at home and watch TVThey invite their neighbours for teaThey go to spend the day with their family

3-When did it begin ?

with the Pilgrim Fathersin 1789in 1941

4-Who did the Pilgrim Fathers thank ?

their familyGodtheir friends

5- What did the Pilgrim Fathers thank God for ?

the good time they had in Americathe friends they met during the yeartheir harvest, family,friends and possessions

6-What happened in 1621 ?

a group of settlers celebrated Thanksgiving in Virginiacolonists refused to invite IndiansIt was the first Thanksgiving

7- What happened in 1789 ?

it was the first THanksgivingNobody celebrated ThanksgivingPresident George Washington chose the 26th November to celebrate Thanksgiving

8- Which date was chosen in 1941 ?

4th Thursday of Novermber25th November26th November

9- Which animal is eaten on Thanksgiving ?

the duckthe turkeythe chicken

10 What is the percentage of Americans eating turkey on Thanksgiving ?

91%81%71%

11- How many pounds of turkey are produced every year ?

7.3 million7.3 billion7 300 000

12- Which vegetable is produced to be served with turkey ?

sweet potatoespotatoesradishes

13- Who nominated turkey the national bird of America ?

Franklin RooseveltBenjamin FranklinGeorge Washington

14- Which bird is the emblem of the United States today ?

the turkeythe eaglethe swan

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III- What have you learnt about Thanksgiving

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IV-��Find�12 words or expressions�from the text :

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