Quiz 1: British Geography

1. Home Counties refers to the area surrounding London. (True)

2. When people talk about “the City of London” or “the Square Mile”, what aspect of
London are they referring to? - Banking and finance
3. The national musical instrument of ___Scotland___ is the bagpipe.
4. In ___Scotland___, a clan is still a legallly recognized group identified by their
own tartan patterns.
5. The majority of British islands and archipelagoes are located off the north and west
coasts of ______? - Scotland.
6. Which part of England has the highest population density? - South East.
7. What is the name of the ocean between the UK and the USA? - Atlantic.
8. Generally, the north of Britain is more prosperous, with lower rates of
unemployment and more expensive houses. (False)
9. Wales is called “the Athens of the North”. (False)
10. The East End of London is an area of luxury and pleasure with lots of shopping
malls and restaurants. (False)
11. Queen Elizabeth II is featured on the English banknotes. (True)
12. February is normally the coldest month. (True)
13. The further east you go, the more rain you get. (False)
14. Which city is the wettest? (Cardiff)

15. The Thames is the longest river in the UK. (False)

16. The western suburbs of most towns and cities are the richest. (True)
17. The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland is the most precious landscape that can
be seen in the Irish banknotes. (True)
18. During the Industrial Revolution, Birmingham developed into a major engineering
center. (True)
19. The majority of British people are Christian. (True)
20. The English Tunnel links the UK with France. (False)
21. The north and west of Britain are mountainous. (True)
22. What does the name Eire refer to? (The Republic of Ireland, Wales)
23. The Lake District in Northern England is famous for moutains, literary
associations, lakes.
24. What characterize(s) the weather in the UK?
+ Lack of extremes
+ Damp
+ Frequent change
25. The west of Britain is milder than the east in winter because of the __warm sea
current___.
26. Which of these does Britain not have? (A. active volcanoes)
A. active volcanoes
B. floods
C. earthquakes
D. rain
27. The Lake District is in __England__.
28. Where is Lough Neagh? (Northern Ireland)
29. Which is the top country of birth for non-UK born residents in England? (Poland)
30. Which of the followings belongs to the UK? (Ulster)
A. Eire
B. Ulster
C. The Isle of Man
D. All
31. The nickname “The Emerald Isle” refers to __Ireland___.
32. What is known as the “backbone of England”? (the Pennines)
33. What is the largest lake in the UK? (Lough Neagh)
34. The Welsh name of Wales is ___Cymru___.
35. The emblem of Ireland is ___a shamrock___.
36. The national flag of the UK is called __Union Jack__.
37. Which part of the UK is not represented on the Union Jack? (Wales)
38. Southern Britain is warmer and less misty than northern Britain because of
__latitude___.
39. What is the capital city of Northern Ireland? (Belfast).
40. Which country is famous for its many lakes and medieval castles? (Scotland).
41. Where is Mount Ben Nevis located? (Scotland).
42. The national flower of Scotland is __thistle___.

Quiz 2: British People

1. British people like gardening. (True)

2. Which of the following names is used to describe a citizen of the UK? (Briton)
3. One important rule in the British dining etiquette is __Do not rest your elbows on
the table___.
4. The British are masters of the understatement which is characterised as their
cultural attitude to life. (True)
5. A majority of Britons have close friends who are immigrants. (False)
6. Britain is obsessed by social class. (True)

7. Children in the UK may adopt a completely different surname from their mother’s
or father’s surname. (True)
8. It is very easy to change name in the UK with Deed Poll service. (True)
9. Cockney English refers to the accent or dialect of English traditionally spoken by
upper-class Londoners. (False)
10. People in modern Britain are aware of class differences because of different sets
of attitudes and daily habits. (True)
11. The Germanic language was brought into England by __The Angles, Saxons, and
Jutes__.
12. Which language did the Romans introduce to Britain? (Latin)
13. Which accent is not considered “standard”? (Cockney).
A. Cockney
B. Queen’s English
C. Received Pronunciation
D. BBC
14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Brits? (Arrogance)
A. Politeness
B. Conservatism
C. Arrogance
D. Sense of humor
15. Which is not a clue for class identity in the UK? (Weight)
A. Weight
B. Term/Vocabulary
C. Upbringing
D. Accent
16. Which of the following was brought to Britain by the Romans? (All of them)
A. Written language
B. Christianity
C. Arts
D. All of them
17. Many words in English originated from ___Latin, French, German____
18. Who has the nickname “Iron lady”? (Margaret Thatcher)
19. Who gave “England” its name? (The Anglo-Saxons)
20. The name of Wales was given by ___The Anglo-saxons___.
21. Why the Brits drive on the left side of the road? (Easier to slash at each other on
horseback in medieval times.)
Quiz 3: British Policy
1. The House of Commons Chamber has two sides, the Prime Minister sits on the
front bench to the left of the Speaker. (False)

2. The Tories are often supported by the rich. (True)

3. Lords in the upper house of the UK Parliament are elected and limited to a five-
year term. (False)
4. The Conservatives support individual ownership (True)
5. The Bris consider politics a dirty business. (True)
6. The upper chamber of Parliament, the House of Lords, is a democratics body.
(False)
7. While the House of Commons has a defined 650-seat membership, the number of
members in the House of Lords is not fixed. (True)
8. Each candidate in a general election has to pay a deposit. (True)

9. The present election system allows the Prime Minister to choose when a general
election happens. (False)
10. Britain does not have a codified constitution. (True)
11. The Labour Party supports the maintenance of strong military. (False)
12. The debating chamber of the House of Commons has enough seats for all MPs to
attend at the same time. (False)
13. Members of the House of Lords are paid salaries. (False)
14. Life peers in the House of Lords are appointed by the King. (False)
15. The House of Lords can delay and prevent any bills. (False)
16. A snap election (early general election) is allowed if at least half of the Commons
support the motion. (False)
17. If one party wins the most seats in a general election, its leader becomes the Prime
Minister. (True)
18. The House of Lords has members from a variety of professions and walks of life.
(True)
19. To stand as a candidate in a UK Parliamentary General Election one needs to be at
least 21 years old. (False)

Quiz 4: British Education

1. ___Exam boards___ are responsible for awarding GCSEs, A-Levels, and
vocational qualifications.
2. Home education does not have to follow the national curriculum. (True)
3. There is a national award for excellence in teaching in the UK. (True)
4. The GCSE taken by students in England is now graded in letters. (False)
5. When studying at civic university, students have to find their own accommodation.
(True)
6. Campus uni provides students with accommodation, research facilities, and leisure
activities all together. (True)
7. Parents in in Northern Ireland must make sure their child receives a full-time
education from the age of 4. (True)
8. Public exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are organized by the
government. (False)
9. In England, it is compulsory for everyone between 5 - 18 to receive official form of
schooling. (True)
10. In Wales, pupils study both English and Welsh in primary and secondary schools.
(True)
11. Britain’s oldest university is Cambridge University. (False)
12. Both primary and secondary schools in the UK provide religious education.
(True)
13. The standard assessment of applicants for UK universities admission is SAT.
(False)
14. Every nursery school is required to have systems to identify children with SEN.
(True)
15. All parts of the UK have the same educational system. (False)
16. Most pupils in the UK wear a school uniform. (True)
17. The Labour party support the creation of more grammar schools because these
schools improve equality. (False)
18. What kind of secondary school is a “comprehensive school” in the UK? (For all
students)
A. Only for the best students
B. For all students
C. One that teaches characters only
D. One that students pay high tuition fee
19. In the UK, SAT (Standard Assessment Test) is __the exam which children take
in primary school__.
20. What are the three Rs skills that Brits feel uncertain about present education?
(Reading, Writing, aRithmetic.)
21. The development which allows people to study for a degree through distance
education is ___The Open University___.
22. “Sixthformers” refers to those who __are studying beyond the age of
sixteen___.
23. When are English children allowed to drop foreign languages completely from
their studies? (after grade 9)
24. Which part of the UK has its own single examining board? (Scotland)
25. Since 1970s most eleven-year-olds have all gone on to the same local school,
know as __Comprehensive school__.
26. What is the age limit for compulsory education in England? (5-18)
27. What does public school mean in England? (very expensive secondary school)
28. Which statement is not true of grammar schools in England? (They focus on
grammar)
A. They are secondary schools that select their pupils by an examination.
B. They focus on grammar.
C. They focus on academic studies and destine for university.
D. They are funded by the government.
29. How many years do pupils in Scotland learn at primary school? (7)
30. In the UK you don’t have to pay to go to this school. (State)
31. Where should you look to research your degree and university? (UCAS)
32. Which certificate can be used in order to gain entry at university in England? (All
of them)
A. A-level
B. International Baccalaureate
C. Cambridge Pre-U
D. All of them
33. What is the percentage of students going to university in England? (about 30% to
40%)
34. The 6th form college prepares pupils for a national exam called __A-level__.
35. __Public schools__ in the UK are know as independent secondary schools, class-
bound and very selective.

Quiz 5: British Business

1. Giving gifts is a normal part of British business culture. (False)
2. People in England, Scotland and Ireland use the same banknotes. (False)
3. The English bank notes have only 4 denominations of £50, £20, £10 and £5. (True)
4. When talking with the British, avoid long eye contact with them. (True)
5. High Street refers to the area in town where the shops and businesses are
concentrated. (True)
6. It’s normal to stare at people in the UK. (False)
7. In the UK, it’s common to call others by their family name. (True)
8. The Brits can’t work more than 48 hours a week by law. (True)
9. Business dress is casual in the UK. (False)
10. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is an organization to protect
employees. (False)
11. Manufacturing sector is not such a prominent part of Britain’s economic
landscape as it was in the past. (True)
12. The wealthiest households are mostly in the Southeast and London. (True)
13. Business meetings are often inconclusive. (False)
14. At present, the State Pension age is 60 for women and 65 for men. (False)
15. People do not give red roses to business partners as they are often associated with
romance. (True)
16. If one wants to watch TV, one must get a license. (True)
17. Britons like to use academic titles in business communication. (False)
18. Frequent eye contact and physical contact are appreciated. (False)
19. You can buy books and stationeries at WHSmith. (True)
20. The British prefer to be funny while doing business. (True)
21. British people usually greet strangers with a kiss or a hug. (False)
22. Dark colored suits are most common clothing in business for men. (True)
23. Britons often keep distance from one another because they highly value their
privacy. (True)
24. The service sector dominates London’s economy. (True)
25. What can you buy at Boots in the UK? (health and beauty products)
26. When eating it’s polite to __wait until the host starts and say thank you
afterwards__.
27. What kind of economy does the UK have? (Market)
28. Which statement manifests the British anti-work outlook? (Leisure is a sign of
aristocracy)
29. Which feature is not typical of the British business communication?
(informality).
30. At the first time of meeting, British men prefer their business partners to __shake
hands_.
31. Which is NOT TRUE about the economic trend in the UK from 1980? (The
government nationalized a large number of companies.)
A. The government let the “market forces” rule.
B. State-owned companies turned into companies owned by shareholders.
C. The government restrict the freedom to business as little as possible.
D. The government nationalized a large number of companies.
32. What is not the British protocal at a business meeting? (Give cash)
A. Arrive on time
B. Circulate the minute
C. Follow the agenda
D. Give cash.
33. When meeting your business partner for the first time you shake hands and says
____How do you do?___.
34. What shouldn’t a host do at a business meal? (start with a business discussion)
A. let the guests order first
B. arrive early
C. start with a business discussion
D. pay the bill
35. Which is not the appropriate etiquette in giving gift to business partners? (give
white lilies to celebrate.)
A. open gifts in public
B. receiprocate gifts
C. give white lilies to celebrate
D. give a pen or a book as gift
36. What percentage of the labour force works in the agriculture sector? (less than
2%)
37. Business gifts are usually exchanged __at successful conclusion of
negotiations__.
38. What is the business dress code of England? (Classical look, black and dark
colors)
39. The main business partner of the UK is__the USA__.
40. Which is the most popular social media platform in the UK? (Facebook)
41. What should a guest do at the British home party? (All of them)
A. Arrive a little late
B. Leave a thank-you note
C. Bring some gifts
D. All of them
42. The official emergency phone number for the United Kingdom is ___999___.
Quiz 6: INTRODUCTION OF AMERICAN GEOGRAPHY
1. Washington is the capital of the U.S. (False)
2. The hawk is an American symbol on the Presidential seal. (False)
3. Hawaii and Florida have tropical climate. (True)
4. All deserts of the US are in the eastern part of the country. (False)
5. The extensive internal system of waterways is disadvantageous to the American
economy. (False)
6. What is the longest river in the USA? (Missouri)
7. What is the biggest religious group in the US? (Protestant)
8. In the US, the Colorado is the name of __river__.
9. Which is not a desert in the US? (Okanagan)
A. Chihuahuan
B. Mojave
C. Sonoran
D. Okanagan
10. Which is not national symbol of the USA? (The elephant)
A. Uncle Sam
B. The bald eagle
C. The elephant
D. The Star Spangled Banner
11. Which group has the biggest population in the US? (White)
12. The biggest state by land area is __Alaska__.
13. The smallest state by land area is __Rhode Island__.
14. The biggest state in the US by population is __California__.
15. American flag now has 50 stars and __13__ stripes.
16. A range of mountains that run from North to South in the eastern area of the US is
__Appalachian__ Mountains.
17. Which ocean borders the EAST coast of the United States and Canada? (Atlantic
Ocean)
18. What does “MI” stand for? (MICHIGAN)
19. What is not a river in the USA? (the Black river)
A. the Rio Grande river
B. the Missouri river
 C. the Ohio river
D. the Black river
20. Which river forms a border between the USA and Mexico? (Rio Grande)
21. What is the name of the five lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario)
that form an important waterway for trade with Canada? (The Great Lakes)
22. Which is the body of water between the eastern coast of Mexico and the western
coast of Florida? (The Gulf of Mexico)
A. The Gulf of Mexico
B. The Gulf of America
C. The Gulf of Florida
D. The Persian Gulf
23. There are ___48___ contiguous (continental) states in the USA.
24. Which direction would you travel to go from California to Washington? (North)
25. New York is the name of __both a city and a state__.
26. Which mountain range stretches from Alaska to just north of Mexico? (Rockies)
27. In which part of the USA would an arid climate be found? (Southwest)
28. Which state can claim to have the highest spot in the United States? (Alaska)
29. Which is a flat area in the mid-United States made up of grasslands? (Great
Plains)
30. Which state of the US has the smallest population? (Wyoming)
31. What is the American national anthem? (The Star-Spangled Banner)
A. The Land of Liberty
B. American Flag
C. God Save the President
D. The Star-Spangled Banner
32. Niagara Falls sit on the border between Canada and the US. (True)
33. Alaska had been the Russian colony before it was sold to the U.S. (True)
34. The Liberty Bell represents __independence__.
35. What do the red and white stripes on the American flag symbolise? (The 13
colonies that declared independence)
Quiz 7: American People
1. Geogre Washington wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. (False)
2. The dominant culture in the US in western European, Protestant, and middle class.
(True)
3. The 13 English colonies were on the west coast of North America. (False)
4. He was commonly called the father of the country. (Geogre Washington)
5. He said: “A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government
cannot endure permanently half slave half free.” (Abraham Lincoln)
6. Today ethnic groups in the United States __consider themselves as part of the
American culture in varying degrees, often depending on how similar their
culture is to the majority__.
7. Scholars who see the United States as a “salad bowl” emphasize __the many
differences between racial and ethnic groups in the US__.
8. Which is not the American characteristics? (Formality)
A. Formality
B. Self-reliance
C. Competitiveness
D. Materialism
9. The first president of the US is __George Washington__.
10. Who was the first African American President? (Barack Obama)
11. He was credited with writing the Declaration of Independence. (Thomas
Jefferson)
12. When was the Declaration of Independence made? (July 4, 1776)
13. He was an inventor, writer, printer, diplomat, scientist, humorist, and statesman
who helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris. (Benjamin Franklin)
14. The oldest person to assume the presidency is __Joe Biden__
15. Which name is used to refer to Native American? (All of them)
A. American Indian
B. Indian
C. Indigenous American
D. All of them
16. The naming of “America” deprives from __Vespucci__.
17. Which is one characteristic of most American resulted from immigration?
(experimental)
18. “The....” is the national anthem of the United States. (Star Spangle Banner)
A. Star and Stripe
B. Union Jack
C. Uncle Sam
D. Star Spangle Banner
19. The present Vice President is Kamala __Harris__.
20. The __Declaration__ of Independence was the basic document defining the
United States as an independent political entity.

Quiz 8: American Policy

1. The Trial Court is the lowest federal court. (True)
2. The POTUS is elected directly through the popular votes. (False)
3. States with large population have more electoral votes than those with small
population. (True)
4. California has the most electoral votes. (True)
5. The US now has 25 federal government departments. (False)
6. The President and Houses of Congress are chosen in separate elections. (True)
7. The election of the Congress determines who will become president. (False)
8. In counties, sheriffs are elected whereas state and city police officials are not.
(True)
9. The Justices in the Supreme Court have six-year term. (False)
10. In order for a bill to become a law, it must pass the Congress and secure the U.S.
President’s approval. (True)
11. The federal supreme court now has 9 Justices. (True)
12. The Supreme Court can decide on the constitutionality of laws and of Presidential
actions. (True)
13. Each state has 2 senators, elected every two years for two-year terms. (False)
14. The President appoints the Supreme Court Justices. (True)
15. Members in the House of Representatives have four-year terms. (False)
16. Congress can override a Presidential veto with a two-thirds majority in each
house. (True)
17. Each state has its own constitution. (True)
18. The next presidential election will be in 2024. (True)
19. Like the federal government, state governments also have 3 branches. (True)
20. The presidential candidate with the majority of the popular vote will certainly win
the national election. (False)
21. The political party of the President now is the Republican. (False)
22. Philadelphia was the birthplace of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the
Constitution. (True)
23. The Justices of American Supreme Court can be removed only by resignation or
by impeachment. (True)
24. Presidential elections happen on the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November
of a leap year. (True)
25. The Declaration of Independence announced the American independence from
France. (False)
26. The Republican Party’s nickname is Grand Old Party and its symbol is a(n)
__Elephant__.
27. The __President__ can veto a law that has been passed by Congress.
28. The U.S. Department of Homeland __Security__, expedited in response to the
September 11 attacks is responsible for protecting the United States from terrorist
attacks and natural disasters.
29. With the system of checks and __Balances__, each of the three branches of
government can limit the powers of the others.
30. The __Bill of rights__ is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the
United States Constitution.
31. The Articles of ___Confederation___ was the first written constitution of the
United States, signed amongst the thirteen original colonies.
32. All states have the executive branches headed by __Governors__.
33. In the presidential election, the winner is determined by the votes cast by the
Electoral __College__.
34. The __Cabinet__ includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive
departments.
35. Head of the Department of Justice is called __Attorney__ General.
36. Because of the high costs of election campaigns, presidential politics has been
limited to 2 major parties: __Democrats__ and Republicans.
37. Two parts of the U.S. Congress are the __Senate__ and House of Representatives.
38. The animal that represents the Democratic Party is the __Donkey__.

Quiz 9: American Education

1. Public high schools in the US are fee-paying. (False)
2. “Co-educational” means that __boys and girls are taught together in the same
school__.
3. “A boarding school” is a school __where students live and study__.
4. Where do American students go after Middle school? (to High School)
5. American students attend primary and secondary schools for a combined total of 12
years. (True)
6. Public schools in the US are __run by local authorities__.
7. Second-year university students are called __sophomores__.
8. The compulsory school attendance law varies from state to state. (True)
9. What is admission to colleges and universities based on? (All of them)
A. the results of standardized tests: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS
B. other achievements and extracurricular activities.
C. a student’s academic record (GPA)
D. All of them
10. What do we call someone who has finished university? (graduate)
11. Most of the colleges in the USA offer student aid in form of grant, scholarship,
loan, or work study program. (True)
12. The US Department of Education has no statutory power over state or local
authority. (True)
13. Many students choose to study at a __Community__ college in order to complete
the first two years of prerequisite courses. They will earn an Associate degree and
then transfer to a four-year university or college.
14. Undergraduate students spend one year at university to achieve a general
knowledge or a foundation, prior to focusing on a specific field of study. (False)
15. All American students attend elementary schools for 5 years. (False)
16. The American higher education system is so flexible that students can change
their major multiple times. (True)
17. __GRE__ is the standardized exam often required for admission to graduate
programs.
18. Students don’t have to pay tuition fee at public university. (False)
19. For college enrollment, non-native students have to provide proof of English
proficiency. (True)
20. What is not true about American public high schools? (Students pay tuition fee)
A. They offer different curricula depending on student’s need and ability.
B. Students pay tuition fee.
C. There are both mandatory and additional subjects
D. They accept all students from their local area, regardless of ability or
vocational/college track.
21. Choose the correct statement about universities in the US
A. Athletics is not important
B. Students can get financial aid.
C. There are no extracurricular activities
D. Universities are controlled by the central government.
22. Which of these statements is false?
A. American students have the choice of going to a free public school or a
private one where they must pay tuition.
B. The American education system is based on strong principles of equality
of opportunity.
C. After 12 years of school, American students receive a bachelor’s
degree.
D. Diplomas are awarded upon high school graduation.
23. What do Americans call exam results? (grades)
24. What are the most famous universities in the USA known as? (The Ivy League)
25. What is a “Freshman” in the USA? (A first year college student)
26. What is not true about public schools in the US?
A. They are co-educational
B. They are controlled locally by an elected Board of Education.
C. They are mostly parochial.
 D. Their goal is “Americanization”
27. The highest possible score on the ACT is __36__.
28. A piece of paper with notes used for cheating during an exam: __crib notes__.
29. American education aims at training __Well-rounded__ people who diversify
their experiences, engage in their community, and help other people.

Quiz 10: American Business

1. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the most powerful stock market in the world.
(True)
2. The USA has a ___mixed___ economy with some government control and mostly
free enterprise.
3. In the United States, __private individuals, businesses, and government share
economic decision making__.
4. National, Federal, or Central Government means __the same things: the United
States Government__.
5. Americans value __innovation__ in the work place.
6. American workers are legally guaranteed paid vacation, sick days, and family
leave. (False)
7. It is appropriate to give cash gift to American. (False)
8. Americans often avoid telling you what they think in order to “save face”. (False)
9. To succeed in business, Americans believe that family background is more
important than anything. (False)
10. The largest trading partner of the United States is __China__.
11. Which of the following is true about the control of business in the US? (The U.S.
government often intervenes to promote or protect economic growth.)
A. The U.S. government does not intervene at all in American business &
economy.
B. The U.S. government interferes a lot in every American business field.
C. The U.S. government often intervenes to promote or protect economic
growth.
D. None of them is correct.
12. Which statement is false? (Americans spend most of their income on food.)
A. Americans spend most of their income on food.
B. More people work in the service sector than in the manufacturing one.
C. Facebook is the most popular of all social media.
D. Road transportation is predominant.
13. What is recommended in communication with Americans? (All are correct)
A. Communicate your point directly and openly.
B. Maintain eye contact while talking.
C. Put on your happy face.
D. All are correct.
14. Being polite is important in American culture, and sometimes they may keep
being nice to you even if they do not wish to pursue a deeper friendship. (True)
15. What is not true about a meeting with Americans? (Silence is appreciated in
business meetings).
A. Be prepared to begin business immediately, with little or no prior small
talk.
B. Silence is appreciated in business meetings.
C. Use statistics to support your opinions as Americans are impressed by
numbers.
D. A meeting is only considered successful if something concrete is decided.
16. What statement does not describe the US economy?
A. In the foreign exchange market, the dollar rules.
B. NYSE or “The Big Board” is the world’s largest stock exchange.
C. The US has absolute free market economy and the government do not
control the prices.
D. The U.S. leads the world in airplane manufacturing.
17. It is unusual for Americans to use first names early in a Business relationship.
(False)
18. It is your first day at a new job and the president of your company introduces
himself as Joe. Which American value does this scenario reflect? (Informality)
19. According to the federal law, the minimum legal drinking age is __21__.
20. The USA is the largest consumer of primary energy in the world. (False)
21. Taxes are imposed on net income of American individuals and corporations by the
state governments, not by the federal government. (False)
22. __Carpooling__ reduces travel costs and air pollution because it encourages
people to share car journeys.
23. Which one is NOT TRUE about the business in the US?
A. Efficiency is the primary concern of most organizations.
B. Competence is the key to being hired by most American organizations.
C. Competition is typical among the businesses.
D. The government has much involvement in business.
24. In business, Americans do not appreciate __tradition__.
25. Many Americans are culturally uncomfortable with __Silence__ in meetings and
may seek to fill it with conversation.
26. American immigrants and citizens pay income tax to the federal government and
to most state governments. (True)
27. Sales tax rates are the same in all states. (False)