GRADE 8 UNIT 1 TOPIC 1

4. In Chicago, many families like to spend time ____ at summer festivals.
5. ____ on the Chicago River is a fun activity for visitors.
8. There are great ____ restaurants in New Orleans that serve delicious pho soup.
9. ____ controlled New Orleans in the 1700s.
12. We went to a big ____ in downtown Chicago to buy souvenirs.
15. The football player got ____ during a game in the Superdome.
16. The big Mardi Gras parade will still ____ even if it rains a little.
18. ____ rhythms and songs helped create the special sound of jazz music in New Orleans.
20. ____ traditions helped shape the famous jazz music in New Orleans.
22. ____ there is a parade in New Orleans, the streets are full of music and dancing.
23. ____ music plays in many bars and clubs on Bourbon Street.

1. The French had a big ____ on the food and music in New Orleans.
2. People wear a colorful ____ during the Mardi Gras parade.
3. In Chicago, the winter temperatures can be very ____.
6. Many ____ families brought their traditions to Chicago, making the city very multicultural.
7. Many restaurants in New Orleans ____ live music with dinner.
10. In winter, there is a big ____ in Millennium Park where families can skate.
11. At the festival, her friends came to ____ when she danced on stage.
13. A hot dog with mustard and ____ is a classic Chicago snack.
14. You can’t feel ____ in Chicago because there are many interesting things to do there.
17. The big Mardi Gras parades ____ visitors from all over the world.
19. In Chicago, you can visit the Willis Tower ____ enjoy deep-dish pizza.
21. A bagel with ____ is a popular breakfast in many cafés in Chicago.