Test 2 on
American Civilization
Truong Van Anh

A. Choose the correct answer to indicate the correct information abou
American civilization.
1. Americans call a meal _________.
A. a bite B. a dish C. a snack
2. The American biggest meal is __________.
A. lunch B. supper C. dinner
3. Bakery goods include _________.
A. bread B. candy C. jam
4. Ethnic _____ refers to the cooking style of a particular culture or group
of people.
A. food
B. cuisine C. dish
5. This is a(n) _______ medication. I can buy it without a prescription.
A. over
B. free
C. over-the-counter

6. ____ activities do not involve religion.
A. Secular B. Religious
C. Buddhist
7. “She's expecting » means «She is _____.” 
A. mature B. talentedC. pregnant
8. He's an atheist. He doesn't believe in the ­______ of God.
A. existence
B. call
C. appearance
9. The prefix added to continue is ____.
A. dis
B. il
C. con
10. Many religions have ____ about what its members can eat and wear.
A. violations
B. rules
C. restrictions

B. True/False
_______ 1. Many harmful chemicals are added to American foods.
_______ 2. Smoking cigarette is bad for a person's health.
_______ 3. American high school students are allowed to say prayers in
school.
_______ 4. Abortion is legal in the U.S., but some religious people
consider it immoral.
_______ 5. The largest non-Christian religion in the United States is
Buddhism.

C. Fill in the blank with the correct words given below
History tells us that as societies become more industrial and more
technological, they also tend to become more (1) _______ (less religious).
This has happened to some extent in the U.S. but probably less so than in
Europe. Roughly two-thirds of American adults are members of a church or
synagogue. However, only about 40% to 45% say that they attend religious
(2) ______ on a weekly basis. What about the younger generation?
Responses to a study of more than 1,000 children (ages 6 to 14) revealed
that 95% beIieve in God, almost 50%go to religious services weekly and
about 80% pray. According to another(3) _____, 90% of Americans believe
in God, and 80% believe in life after death.
1. A. secular
B. spiritual C. mental
2. A. meetings B. sects
C. services
3. A. survey B. poll
C. study

Good luck!