VERSUS. English words and American word Some words are different in English and American BUT it means the same. For example: Mum in English Mom in American.

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1 VERSUS

2 English words and American word Some words are different in English and American BUT it means the same. For example: Mum in English Mom in American

3 RULES We will give you definitions of some words. You have to find the word in English … AND in American. The first team to find the good and whole answer earn 1 point. You will also have one question in relation to the word. If you have the correct answer, you earn 1 point.

4 English: Film American: Movie Question: How much did the Avatar making cost ? A – 237 millions US dollars B – 352 millions US dollars C – 674 millions US dollars

5 English: Lorry American: Truck Question: What is the average weight of this kind of lorry/truck ? A – 38 tonnes B – 25 tonnes C – 53 tonnes

6 In English: Lift In American : Elevator Question: How many lift/elevator are there in the Empire State building ? A – 52 B – 64 C – 73

7 In English: Football In American: Soccer Question: How many football licence holders are there in USA ? A – 2 643 685 B – 3 571 357 C – 4 188 778

8 In English: Trousers In American: Pants Question: When was invented the jeans ? A – 1783 B – 1873 C – 1933

9 THE LAST ONE In English: Underground In American: Subway Question: When was inaugurated the londonian underground ? A – 1743 B – 1843 C – 1863

10 In your opinion, what are the main differences between British and American culture ? Where would you prefer to live and why ? DEBATE


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