The United States of America

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 1

The United States of America

Let's learn about:

the biggest English-speaking country in the world.

Today's plan:

1) Introduction to the United States

2) American language test

3) American brands and schools

4) Quiz on America

What do you know about
the United States of America?

Name one similarity (gelijkenis) and one difference (verschil) between Dutch and American schools

United States brands battle

Name as many as you can!

Round 1: Fast food chains

Round 1: Fast food

Possible right answers:

- McDonald's

- Burger King

- Kentucky Fried Chicken

- Starbucks

- Subway

Round 2: American cars

Round 2: American cars

Examples:

Ford

Chevrolet

Tesla

Jeep

Dodge

Round 3: clothing brands

Round 3: Clothing brands

Examples:

Levi's

Nike

Ralph Lauren

Calvin Klein

Tommy Hilfiger

Round 4: Technology

Round 4: Technology

Examples:

Apple

Facebook

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Round 5: Sports Team

Round 5: Sports teams

Examples:

New York Yankees

Los Angeles Lakers

Dallas Cowboys

LA Galaxy

New York Giants

Wat is de vlag van de USA?

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Wie waren de oorspronkelijke bewoners van the USA?

1. Columbus en zijn crew
2. Europeans
3. Native Americans
4. Indians

Who discovered the USA?

1. Christopher Columbus
2. The country was already inhabited
3. Willem Barentsz
4. Willem Janszoon

Which (USA) state
is this?

1. California
2. Florida
3. New York
4. Texas

Wat is de hoofdstad van de USA?

1. New York
2. Miami
3. Chicago
4. Washington

Hoeveel inwoners heeft de USA?

1. 329.45 billion
2. 329.45 million
3. 329.45 trillion
4. 329.45 quadrillion

Assignment

• Choose one of the United States and look up the following:
  - Its capital city.
  - How many inhabitants it has.
  - One tourist attraction (city/national park/building/theme park).
  - Why would you want to go there?
• Put it in a Word document and discuss in 10 minutes! 

End of class

• We've covered UK, Australia and USA now.
• Which one would you like to travel to and why?
• Tomorrow: Roadtrip assignment! See you then!