The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country consisting of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.[g] At 3.8 million square miles (9.8 million km2), it is the world's third- or fourth-largest country by total area[c]. Most of the country is located in central North America between Canada and Mexico. With an estimated population of over 328 million, the U.S. is the third most populous country in the world. The capital is Washington, D.C., and the most populous city is New
York City.
These are the traditions that have been bred from the American way of life.
Driving Everywhere.
Not Taking Maternity Leave.
Eating Fast Food and Large Portions.
Celebrating the Fourth of July.
Constantly Striving to Maintain a Youthful Appearance.
Working Way Too Many Hours.
Tipping For Services
Dear Judy,
I went to the Quebec Winter Carnival this year and it was great! There were lots of 1) FUN things to see and do there. I saw some amazing ice 2) SCULPTURES and went 3)SKATING with my friends. In the centre of the activities there was an ice 4)PALACE that looked like something from a 5) FAIRY tale.
What about you? Did you go anywhere this winter?
Let me know,
Claire
Dear Claire,
The Quebec Winter Carnival sounds great. This winter, I went to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Every year in December it becomes an ice 6) CITY
People build sculptures of castles, fairy tale characters and 7)ANIMALS. At night, all the sculptures light up with 8)COLOURED lights. It's beautiful!
