Exercises

I. True or False

Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false ones.

1. The USA has an official language.
2. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the USA.
3. The USA shares its southern border with Canada.
4. There are 100 representatives in the House of Representatives.
5. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the last Thursday of December.

II. Comprehension Questions

Answer the following questions based on the text:

1. What are the geographical borders of the USA?
2. How is the American president elected?
3. Why is the USA called a "melting pot"?
4. What are the major religions in the USA?
5. Name three famous tourist attractions in the USA.

III. Gap-Filling Exercise

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the text:

1. The USA is located in ______ America and is bordered by ______ to the north and ______ to the south.
2. The government system of the USA is a ______ federal republic.
3. The USA is home to a diverse ______ and ______ population.
4. The most widely spoken language in the USA is ______.
5. The USA is known for its strong ______ power and ______ influence.

IV. Finding Synonyms from the Text

Find words in the text that have the same meaning as the following:

1. Large (Paragraph 1) = __________
2. Head of state (Paragraph 2) = __________
3. Different (Paragraph 3) = __________
4. Celebrated (Paragraph 4) = __________
5. Wealthy (Paragraph 5) = __________