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COOPER
People use the word 'cooper' to refer to 'run', but, as a matter of fact, 'cooper' has its origin on the name of Kenneth Cooper, North-American doctor who proclaimed race as one of the best ways to be keep yourself healthy. So, the correct is to say that you go jogging or go running.
SUBURBS
The word suburbs in English doesn't have a negative connotation as in Portuguese. It only refers to the areas more distant from downtown.
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Day is one of the most important holidays in the United States.It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Families get together for a traditional meal where the main dish is roast turkey.
CREDIT CARD
Credit Card is the most used way of payment in stores, hotels, gas stations, etc. in the United States. So, one of the most frequent questions of clerks is: Cash or charge?
VALENTINE'S DAY
In the United States and other English speaking countries, the day two people who date celebrate is called Valentine's Day and it happens on February 14th.
INCH AND FOOT
In the United States and other English speaking countries, the units of measure for hight (people, buildings,etc.) is the inch, which is equivalent to 2.5 centimeters, and the foot, which is equivalent to 30 centimeters.
POUND
The unit of weight, in the United States and England, is the pound and it is equivalent to 453 grams.
BOSTON
Boston is located on the northeastern Atlantic Coast on Massachusetts Bay. It was founded in the early 17th century and has a population of 600,000 inhabitants. It is a major center of American history, culture and learning. It is directly related to the American Revolution.
LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas is Nevada's most famous city. They lure almost 37 million visitors every year, making the city the entertainment capital of the world, with fancy hotels, stores, restaurants and casinos where famous music stars perform daily.