Thanksgiving

On 24 November 2016, people in the U.S. will celebrate Thanksgiving. For many Americans this holiday is just as important as Christmas. They get together with family and friends and have a special dinner.

Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.

• mix-up - a mistake caused by confusion about something
• random - without a particular plan or pattern
• chance encounter - a meeting that is not planned or expected
• blow up - suddenly become really large or important

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. What happened to Jamal in class?


2. How did Jamal at first explain the mix-up?


3. What will Jamal be doing on 24 November?