1. Quiz:
Teens in America

2. What's the meaning of “to hang out?”
A. To pass time with friends.
B. To go outside and take a walk.
C. To talk on the phone.
Where do friends usually hang out?

3. What is a “mall?”
A. A bar/restaurant
B. A disco.
C. A shopping center.
Why is the mall a popular place for teens to hang out?

4. Besides at home and the mall, where are some popular places for teens to hang out?
A. Football games.
B. Movie theaters.
C. Parks.
D. Concerts.
E. Bowling alleys.

5. What is a “curfew?”
A. A group of teens.
B. The time you must come home at.
C. A slang word for “parent.”
When is a normal curfew for a 16 year old?

6. When can you first drive a car in most states?
A. 15 years old
B. 16 years old
C. 17 years old
What comes first: a driver's permit or a driver's license?
Why do some states allow teens to drive younger?

7. When a Jewish American boy turns 13, he has a big birthday party called a:
A. Mazel Tov.
B. Hannukah.
C. Bar mitzvah.
What is a bat mitzvah?

8. When a Latin American girl turns 15, she has a big birthday party called a:
A. Quinceañera.
B. Supercumple.
C. Fiesta 15.
Do Latin American boys celebrate Quinceañera?

9. When a girl turns 16, she has a big birthday party called a:
A. Surprise party.
B. Beautiful Sixteen.
C. Sweet Sixteen.
Do boys celebrate Sweet Sixteen?

10. To communicate quickly with their friends, most teens prefer to:
A. Call on the phone.
B. Write s.
C. Text message.
Do you know what “c u l8r” means?

11. Text Message Good English
1. l8r a. you
2. u b. before
3. c c. hate
d. later
5. xo e. your
6. jk f. are you
7. ur g. hugs and kisses
8. h h. see
9. b i. Just kidding
10. r u j. to
11. idk k. I don't know

12. First translate into correct English.
Then translate to Spanish.
Krista: when r u coming 2 the party?
Dave: b4 10. c u l8r, xo!
Answer:
Krista: When are you coming to the party?
Dave: Before 10:00. See you later, hugs and kisses!

13. Krista: how r u?
Dave: idk... i think i failed the math test...
Krista: bummer! i h8 math 2 :(
Dave: jk ;) it was so easy!
Krista: awesome, gr8 job!
Answer:
Krista: How are you?
Dave: I don't know... I think I failed the math test...
Krista: Bummer! I hate math too.
Dave: Just kidding, it was so easy!
Krista: Awesome, great job!