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Christmas Traditions in the USA
1.
The United States has __________ a diversity of cultures and traditions, it is actually quite difficult to say what is uniquely American.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
so
C)
like
B)
such
D)
similar
2.
Many of the holiday activities vary from family to family and often depend __________ the cultural heritage of the family members.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
in
C)
on
B)
at
D)
with
3.
The differing climates of the United States also have an __________ on what happens at Christmas time.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
influence
C)
influenza
B)
impotence
D)
inflation
4.
The Christmas __________ plays an important part in the holiday tradition.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
tea
C)
tree
B)
three
D)
threat
5.
Although many families __________ a variety of menus for Christmas dinner, the standard fare seems to include turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables, a salad and some sort of dessert.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
assist
C)
help
B)
serve
D)
support
6.
Many families feel that it is important to go to __________ on Christmas.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
school
C)
park
B)
garden
D)
church
7.
City streets __________ with colored lights, and the sound of bells and Christmas carols fills the air.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
tackle
C)
cackle
B)
sparkle
D)
look gloomy
8.
During the weeks before Christmas, children __________ to Santa Claus and tell him what presents they would like to receive.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
say hello
C)
bring presents
B)
send kisses
D)
write letters
9.
People share holiday greetings by __________ Christmas cards to relatives and friends.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
seeing
C)
sending
B)
saying
D)
spending
10.
Christmas in the United States has evolved from the mixing of traditions, just as has the country as a __________.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
all
C)
total
B)
whole
D)
evolve
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