THANKSGIVING: HISTORY AND FACTS (ELT listening)

What is THANKSGIVING?  Where does it come from? 

No doubt,  it is a  popular holiday celebrated in North America.  It is a great time of the year because families gather and give thanks for the good things they can share.  


This  video explains a bit of its origins. I recommend reading the glossary below before watching.  After that,  why don't you try the comprehension questions? 





ANSWER THE QUESTIONS: 

  • Who wanted to go to US to scape from prosecution?
  • What happened after 12 years in Holland?
  • Where did the ship set sail?
  • How long did the journey take?
  • Where did they arrive?
  • What was the name of the ship?
  • Who was Squanto?
  • What did the native indians teach to the pilgrims?
  • What did they celebrate the first Thanksgiving?
  • When do they celebrate Thanksgiving now?

Harvest: cosecha
Sail: navegar
Seek: buscar (look for)
Threaten: amenazar
The Puritans: Puritanos
Exchange: a cambio de
Weaken: debilitar
Survive: sobrevivir
Barn: choza
Half: la mitad
Sorrow: pena, tristeza
Drought: sequía
Trading relations: relaciones comerciales
Poisonous: venenoso
Crops: cultivos, semillas
Fast: ayuno
Gather: reunirse

What are you thankful for?  Family,  health,  job,  life? 

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