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Dictation Sentences 96:21-30 Jul 05, 2008

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Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation. These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:21-30 Questions. Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.

21. The Legislative Branch of our Government is the Congress.22. The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the Congress.23. Congress makes the Federal laws in the United States.24. The citizens of the United States elect Congress.25. There are 100 Senators in Congress.26. We elect each Senator for a 6-year term.27. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein are the Senators from California.28. There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives.29. We elect members of the House of Representatives for a 2-year term.30. The President is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government.

July 4th 96/100Q Quiz Jul 03, 2008

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Here is a reading and quiz for Independence Day.

Dictation Sentences 96:01-10 Handout Jun 25, 2008

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Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation. These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:01-10 Questions. You can use the S01-10 Dictation Handout when you listen to the S01-10 mp3.

1. The colors of our flag are red, white, and blue.2. There is one star for each state.3. There are 50 stars on our flag.4. The stars on our flag are white.5. There are 13 stripes on our flag.6. The stripes on the flag represent the first 13 states.7. The stripes on the flag are red and white.8. There are 50 states in the Union (the United States).9. We celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July.10. Independence Day celebrates independence from England.

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Dictation Sentences 96:01-10 Jun 25, 2008

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Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation. These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:01-10 Questions. Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.

You can use the S01-10 Dictation Handout when you listen to the S01-10 mp3.

Practice reading the sentences aloud, then ask a friend to dictate the senteces to you. For fun, read the answer first, then try to remember the questions. Asking questions is an important skill for Citizenship.

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Answers in Complete Sentences to N-400 and USCIS 96 Questions Jun 13, 2008

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School's out! Here are some sentences for reading and dictation.

There are two sources for these sentences: the first set is based on routine responses to common N-400 questions; the second set is based on answers to the USCIS 96 Questions. Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.

I will post an audio version of these sentences next week. Thanks for your patience.

Q48-49: USCIS 96 Questions 48-49: Supreme Court, Justices Apr 08, 2008

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Today we will listen to Questions 48-49 plus M-638 comments. You can download the Class Handout 48-49 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers. The key words for 46-47:

Supreme Court
Justices

Dictation Sentences

The Constitution is the supreme law of our land.
He wanted to find a job.

Q46-47: USCIS 96 Questions 46-47: President, Elgibility, Requirements, Senator Apr 05, 2008

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Today we will listen to Questions 46-47 plus M-638 comments. You can download the Class Handout 46-47 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers. The key words for 46-47:

President
Eligibility
Requirements
Senator

Dictation Sentences

He was 72 years old.
Each state elects 2 senators.

Q44-45: USCIS 96 Questions 44-45: President, Term, Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights Mar 19, 2008

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Today we will listen to Questions 44-45 plus M-638 comments. You can download the Class Handout 44-45 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers. The key words for 44-45:

President
Term
Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil Rights

Dictation Sentences

All people want to be free.
Today is a sunny day.

Interview 11: Simple Citizenship Interview: Jong-Yi Wang Mar 13, 2008

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Today we will listen to our eleventh practice interview from Jong-Yi Wang (Country of Birth: Korea; Country of Nationality: Taiwan). These are simple questions are based on the N-400. You can get a pdf. of the Simple Citizenship Interview here. Visit us at uscitizenpod.blogspot.com for the show notes. Thanks!

Q42-43: USCIS 96 Questions 42-43: Germany, Italy, Japan, Alaska Mar 04, 2008

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Today we will listen to Questions 42-43 plus M-638 comments. You can download the Class Handout 42-43 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers. The key words for 42-43: