«Thanksgiving in the USA»
Task 1. True or False?
Read the statements below and decide if they are true (T) or false (F) according to the text.
- Thanksgiving is celebrated on the third Thursday of November.
- People say thank you for good things in life on this day.
- The holiday started as a celebration of a good harvest.
- Most Americans stay at home and don’t visit their families.
- Turkey is the main dish at the Thanksgiving dinner.
- Pumpkin pie is a traditional dessert.
Task 2. Match the words with their descriptions
Find the correct definition for each word/phrase.
- Stuffing
- Mashed potatoes
- Gravy
- Cranberry sauce
- Parade
- Black Friday
a) A sauce made from cranberries, usually sweet.
b) A public celebration with music, balloons, and performances.
c) Bread with herbs and vegetables, cooked inside the turkey or separately.
d) The day after Thanksgiving with big sales in stores.
e) A sauce served with turkey and potatoes.
f) Potatoes mixed with butter and milk until smooth.
Task 3. Fill in the gaps
Use the words from the box to complete the sentences.
(turkey, thanksgiving, family, parade, football, pumpkin)
- ________ is a special holiday in the United States.
- People gather with their ________ on this day.
- The main dish of the meal is ________.
- Many watch the Macy’s ________ in New York.
- Some families enjoy watching ________ games on TV.
- ________ pie is a traditional dessert for this holiday.
Task 4. Answer the questions
Answer the questions based on the text. Write short answers.
- When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
- What is the main purpose of Thanksgiving?
- Where do families usually gather?
- What do people do before eating the main meal?
- What famous event happens in New York on Thanksgiving?
- What happens on the day after Thanksgiving?
Answers
Task 1
1. F
2. T
3. T
4. F
5. T
6. T
Task 2
1. c
2. f
3. e
4. a
5. b
6. d
Task 3
1. Thanksgiving
2. family
3. turkey
4. parade
5. football
6. Pumpkin
Task 4
1. On the fourth Thursday of November.
2. To say thank you for all the good things in life (food, family, friends, health).
3. At one house, often at grandparents’ home.
4. They share what they are thankful for.
5. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
6. Black Friday — the start of Christmas shopping with big sales.