A Say if they are True (T), False (F) or Unknown (DS). Then, correct the

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A Say if they are True (T), False (F) or Unknown (DS). Then, correct the

sentences by showing an evidence from the text.

0. Canadians do not celebrate Thanksgiving.

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T F DS

Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth

Thursday of November.

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2. The tradition of Thanksgiving started with the

Pilgrims.

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3. There were only fifty people on the “Mayflower”.

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3. They settled a colony in the south-west coast,

and they called it Plymouth.

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4. The first winter in Plymouth was very difficult.

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5. Native Americans didn’t help them grow crops

and build houses.

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6. The first Thanksgiving diner continued for three

days.

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7. They weren’t very religious. That’s why they left.

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B Match each word with the suitable meaning.

a) Puritans 1) Native American tribe.

b) Voyage 2) Time to collect the crops.

c) Grow crops 3) Very religious people that follows religious rules very strictly.

d) Wampanoag 4) Person who emigrates for some reason.

e) Pilgrim 5) Very large trip.

f) Harvest 6) Cultivate new products to harvest.

C Complete the letter of this pilgrim to his friend with the most appropriate words/expressions.

My dear Thomas, It is difficult to believe we arrived (0)______ nearly only one (1)______ ago. The voyage (2)_____ the “Mayflower” was terrible. We are lucky to be alive. We have our own (3)_______, and you’ll be surprised to know we have called it Plymouth. Winter was very long and (4)_________. But the natives have helped us friendly to (5)________ houses and (6)_______ crops. We have worked a lot, and the (6) _________ has been good – we have a lot of food-. Thank God for his help, Your friend, William

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