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Fibre
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, partly because apples are a good source of dietary what?
What is a pile
What leaves are traditionally racked into
What are Jack-o-laterns
Traditionally made from pumpkins, these are named after a man called Jack who was condemned to wander the Earth, waving his lantern.
What are Falls
A workplace hazard term beginning with Slips, trips and
What is crust
Lard or vegetable shortening gives this its flaky texture
What is white
The colour of an apple blossom
What is water
Leaves help in the process of transpiration, or the loss of this from a plant.
What is Bobbing for Apples
This Halloween game can be played with A Granny Smith or Macintosh, but originally began as a Celtic New Year tradition of trying to determine one's future spouse.
What is a Waterfall
A steep descent of water from a height; a cascade
What is MERINGUE
To make this pie topping stiffly beat egg whites & add granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time
What is Air
An apple floats, because over 25% of its volume is made up of this
What is chlorophyll
Derived from the greek word "Chloros" meaning green, leaves change colour in the fall due to a loss of this
What is an owl
This animal is associated with Halloween because, in Medieval Europe, they were thought to be witches. To hear one call meant someone was about to die.
What is a pitfall
An unapparent source of trouble or danger; a hidden hazard
What is MinceMeat
In olden times finely chopped meat gave this pie its name; today it's a mix of fruit & spices but usually no meat
What is the apple seed
The part of the apple containing the chemical compound cyanide
What is photosynthesis
A leaf is responsible for this process of converting light into glucose
What is trick or treating
Originally called “guising", this practice meant children and poor adults with costumes begged for food or money in exchange for songs or prayers
What is a downfall
A loss of wealth, rank, reputation, or happiness; ruin.
What is Boston Cream Pie
Confusingly, the official state dessert of Massachusetts is called pie but made with sponge cake
What is the crab apple
More than 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in North America, but only this apple is native to it
what is carotene
Responsible for leaves being orange, it is also the chemical that turns carrots orange and is the precursor for vitamin A
What is Candy Corn
The popular halloween candy invented by George Renninger in 1880, originally called “butter cream candies” and “chicken feed”
What is a fallacy
A statement or an argument based on a false or invalid inference
What is Lattice
This crisscross top of a pie crust is often woven
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25 questions / All About Pumpkins Halloween Spooky! More Halloween Autumn trivia
False. Pumpkins are a fruit
True or False
Pumpkins are a vegetable.
b. celebrate the dead
Where does Halloween come from?
a. Father Christmas' birthday
b. celebrate the dead
c. the start of the pumpkin harvest
b. a bat
What does Dracula transform himself into?
a. a cat b. a bat
c. a goat d. a dog
c. Orange and Black
Which two colors are traditionally associated with Halloween?
a. red and green b. black and blue
c. orange and black
c. Harvest Moon
Full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox is...
a. Hunters Moon b. Full Moon
c. Harvest Moon
a. Central America
Pumpkins originally came from?
a. Central America b. Africa
c. Asia
c. turnips
Before people used pumpkins, what were Jack O' Lanterns made out of?
a. potatoes b. carrots
c. turnips
d. a poltergeist
What do you call a ghost that moves things around your house?
a. a ghoul b. a sneak
c. a poultry geist d. a poltergeist
a. Ireland
In which country did Halloween originate?
a. Ireland b. Mexico
c. Japan d. United States
Apple
This fresh fruit ripens in the early fall and grows well in Wisconsin.
d. 2,624...Over 1 ton! This is the pumpkin recorded in Belgium
The heaviest pumpkin in the weighed in at how many pounds?
a. 229 b. 540
c. 1,080 d. 2,624
b. Romania
Where is Transylvania?
a. Greece b. Romania
c. America d. nowhere...it's just made up.
Lightening
What brought Frankenstein's monster to life?
vines
Do pumpkins grow in the ground, on vines, or on trees?
Harvest
Grapes, grain, fish, timber are all things you can....
b. Pepitas
Pumpkin seeds are also known as:
a. Pummies b. Pepitas
c. Pumps
a. gun loaded with silver bullets
Which of these would be most useful if a werewolf attacked you?
a. a gun loaded with silver bullets
b. a pair of good running shoes.
c. a wooden cross
c. during a full moon
When do werewolves transform themselves?
a. during a lunar eclipse
b. at sun down
c. during a full moon
a. All Saints Day
With which Catholic holiday is Halloween associated?
a. All Saints Day b. Lent
c. Passover
a sickle
A tool used to Harvest grain that is also carried by the Grim Reaper.
the flowers.
b. chop off its head
What's the only way to kill a zombie?
a. feed it cold custard
b. chop off its head
c. spank it
b. linen cloth
What are mummies wrapped up in?
a. silk b. linen cloth
c. plastic
c. a loved one is watching over you
According to legend, what does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween?
a. you will get lots of candy
b. you will live another 20 years
c. a loved one is watching over you
b. China
This country produces more apples than anywhere in the world.
a. Peru b. China
c. United States
25 questions / Apples Fall Traditions Trees of Knowledge Harvest Delicious Dishes
What is an orchard?
Apples are grown on these large farms.
What are hay rides?
Many people enjoy these horse drawn carriage rides common at pumpkin patches.
What is the maple leaf?
This tree’s iconic leaf is found on the Canadian flag.
What is Harvest?
The process of gathering your mature crops.
What is apple crisp?
This dish served with vanilla ice cream is a short cut for pie.
What is Washington?
This State is the biggest apple producer in the U.S.
What is Halloween?
People of all ages dress up on this October 31 holiday.
What are birch trees?
This tree with white bark has leaves that turn yellow in the fall.
What is fall?
potatoes, pumpkins and squash are all harvested during this season?
What is chili?
This stew made from tomatos, beans, meat, and spices is a welcome comfort on cold fall nights.
What is honeycrisp?
These red and yellow apples outsell all others due to their crisp taste.
What is Reformation Day?
This holiday is celebrated in the church on Oct. 31.
What are all colors?
Oak leaves turn these colors in fall.
What is Harvest?
Fall and Autumn are words that replaced the word
What is pumpkin?
What is pumpkin pie?
You carve these or put them on display, but they are best when cooked into pies.
What is Michigan?
This state is the the third largest apple producer in the country.
What is a cornucopia?
This traditional basket full of gourds, corn and fruit is a traditional centerpiece.
What is orange?
What is the most common leaf color in fall?
What are September and October?
Harvest mostly occurs during these two months.
What is apple cider?
This sweet drink can be served cold, mulled, or heated.
What is the northern spy?
This deceptive apple is known for making the best pies.
What is burning leaves?
Burning these created a pleasing scent, unfortunately it is now illegal in all Michigan towns.
What is chlorophyl?
Leaves lose this substance in fall and start to change color.
What is a combine?
This large vehicle is utilized to thresh, reap and winnow grain at the same time.
What is the sweet potatoe?
Popular in the south, this pie is made with what vegetable.
25 questions / Forces Electricity Speed Magnetic fields Topic 9
What is the gravitational force on earth?
10 Newtons per kilogram
Two different ways of wiring up a circuit
Parallel and series
The units for speed are..
km/h, m/s or mph
A compass needle
Points to north
Non-linear. Not continuous. Limited.
What is a discrete function?
What is the force that slows a vehivle down?
air resistance
voltage divided by current
=Resistance
The total distance travelled by the total time taken.
mean or average speed
A material that is attracted to a magnet
Iron
3rd
A pivot
Another name for a fulcrum
Resistance
....depends on these 3 things -
The material from which it's made, the length, the thickness
speed =
distance/ time
You can increase the strength of an electromagnet by...
By increasing the number of turns on the coil, increasing the current or using an iron core
Continuous because it forms a line and includes negative #'s, as well as decimals.
Is the equation x+y=-20 discrete or continuous?
When a force is balanced
The clockwise moment is equal to the anticlockwise moment
If bulbs are wired up in series
The bulbs will share the current and be dimmer than if they were on their own.
When the car is stationary there is.....
A straight line on a distance/time graph
The magnetic field around an electromagnet
Is the same as that of a bar magnet
2nd one
The longer the distance from the pivot
The greater the moment
in a parallel circuit
The current splits at the junction of 2 wires
Relative speed is...
The speed of a faster car compared with a slower car
The way the current is flowing through the wires in the coil
b+g=12
a finite # of solutions
the # of boys or girls must be a natural #
ordered pair equal to 12 when added
Part A: An equation that represents the situation is?
Part B: This equation has how many situations?
Part C: because?
Part D: Give an example of an ordered pair?
25 questions / General Knowledge Leaves Pumpkins Halloween Fun Facts Miscellaneous
September 23
This is the first day of Autumn
What is Leaves lose chlorophyll and their other pigments are exposed?
Leaves change colour in the fall/autumn because…
What is Gourd?
What family does a pumpkin belong to?
What is Steal it?
90% of parents do this to their children’s candy…
What is An apple?
The freshest fruit in fall is...
What is October 31st?
Halloween is celebrated on…
What is A pile of leaves?
You jump in this after raking
What is Pumpkin Pie?
Pumpkins are most commonly made into this dessert…
What is White, Blue, Green and Yellow?
Besides orange, 4 other colours of pumpkins are…
What is A Harvest Moon?
Full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox is...
What is Fall/Autumn Equinox?
The official beginning of fall is called…
What is Brown?
Leaves turn this colour when they are dead…
What is Water?
Pumpkins are mostly made up of…
What is Chocolate?
The most popular candy during Halloween is…
What is Orange and Black?
The two traditional Halloween colours are…
What is Set an hour back?
Autumn does this to your clocks…
What is Winter?
As ______ season approaches, leaves form a glossy covering so they do not need water.
What is Fruit?
Pumpkins fall under the _____ food group.
What is A vampire?
This creature is known for sucking blood from humans…
What is Ireland?
This country is known for the birth place of Halloween…
What is Winter?
The solstice that comes after Autumn Equinox…
What is Sap?
makes leaves turn the colors red or purple.
What is Jack-o-lantern?
A carved pumpkin is also know as a...
What is Candy corn?
The 3 ingredients sugar, marshmallows and corn syrup make up this candy…
What is Fruit?
Trick or Treaters originally received this instead of candy…
25 questions / Grammar Vocab Space Week New York City American Citizenship
I have lived in NY for...
I've been living here since...
Use the correct verb tense and grammar to answer the question.
How long have you lived in New York?
convince
definition: to persuade
Idelsa didn't ________ me to try the 'delicious' DR paloma.
'Space Oddity'
What David Bowie song did the astronaut play in space?
SoHo
What is the name of this trendy downtown area south of Houston street?
a change or addition
What is an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
I recommend visiting the DR soon!
Gerund or infinitive to complete the following sentence?
I recommend ________ the DR soon!
consists of
definition: includes; is made up of (it's a verb plus a preposition)
Our class _______ ___ people from many different countries.
1986
What year did the Space Shuttle Challenger launch and tragically explode?
(credit for answers within two years over or under)
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island
Name the five boroughs of New York City.
Great Britain / England
With the Declaration of Independence, who did the U.S. declare independence from?
I agree that schools need healthier lunch options.
No 'I'm' and no 'to'
Correct the two mistake in the following sentence.
I'm agree that schools to need healthier lunch options.
motivated
definition: having a strong desire or will to do something
Elena is very _______ to study English everyday.
and one giant leap for mankind.'
What did Neil Armstrong famously say when he first stepped on the moon? Complete his quote...
'That's one small step for...'
Washington Square Park
100. Two from each state.
How many U.S. senators are there?
Running is fun!
Studying English is good for you.
etc.
Give us a correct sentence with a gerund as a subject.
consequences
definition: a result or effect of an action
If we live on a diet of only Big Macs, we will have some bad ____________.
Apollo 8
What is the name of the spaceship that orbited the moon in 1968? It was the second space mission done by America.
1869
What year was the Brooklyn Bridge built?
(answers within ten years over or under will be accepted)
The Supreme Court
What is the highest court in the United States?
By the end of the semester our English will have improved a ton!
Give us a sentence using the future perfect tense.
influence
definition: to have a strong effect on people or situations
Barack Obama wrote a best-selling memoir that had a profound ________ on people's views of him.
Deep Impact
What was the name of the of the space probe launched in 2005 to study the interior of the comet Tempel 1?
The Chrysler building
What's the name of the famous art-deco skyscraper at Lexington and 42nd street that was built in 1928?
He freed the slaves (with the Emancipation Proclamation)
What is President Abraham Lincoln most famous for?
25 questions / Apples Halloween Miscellaneous Gathering Crops Monsters
What is on a tree OR in an orchard?
This is where an Apple grows
What is October 31st?
The date of Halloween
What is Christopher?
Columbus' first name.
What is Harvest?
The process of gathering your mature crops.
Who is Dracula?
The monster that wants to suck your blood!
What is Washington?
This State is the biggest apple producer in the U.S.
What is "Treat"
What you knock on someone's door on Halloween you offer them a trick OR ____?
What is a hayride
In the fall, when you sit in a cart pooled by a horse this activity is known as ______.
What is corn
Something we harvest that is yellow. Can be sweet or cooked on a cob.
Who is Frankenstein?
The monster built from parts of other deceased people?
What are red, yellow and green?
The three different colors of apples are...?
What is a princess?
The most popular costume of young girls currently.
What is apple cider?
A drink made from apples typically drank during fall time.
What is Harvest
Fall and Autumn are words that replaced the word
What is a werewolf?
The monster that transforms at the full moon.
What is green / Granny Smith Apple
What color apple is most sour
What is a ghost?
A costume easily made out of a white bed sheet?
What is set them back an hour
"Spring forward, FALL BACK"
What do we do to our clocks in the fall?
What is a gourd.
What is a Witch?
This monster rides on a broomstick and can perform magic.
What is gravity?
An apple fell on this scientists head and helped him "disocover" this phenomenon.
What is a pumpkin
You carve these for Halloween
What is the Autumn Equinox?
The name given to the day of the year with equal parts of daylight and night time, also the official beginning of fall.
What is a cornucopia?
A decoration made from a large goat's horn filled with fruits, flowers, and other food. A symbol of "plenty"
What is the Bogeyman?
This monster hides under beds and in closets....
25 questions / Grammar Vocab American Citizenship Pop Culture New York
have/has + past participle.
I have lived in Kyiv for a year.
Give us a complete sentence using the present perfect.
Svetlana made an astonishing entrance in her new homemade outfit!
Use 'astonishing' in a sentence.
Civil rights; equality for African-Americans
Martin Luther King Jr. is honored with a national holiday on January 21st. What did he fight for?
Madonna
This singer was known as the 'Material Girl' in the 1980's with such hit songs as 'Papa Don't Preach, 'Vogue', and 'Like a Prayer'. Who is she?
Broadway
This famous street is the oldest North-South running thoroughfare in NYC, and was also one of the first to get electrical lights.
It runs through NYC's theater District and is associated with professional plays and musicals.
Name it.
If you only had one day left to live, what would you do with it?
What would do with $100, if you found it on the metro?
Give us an example of a 'conditional question'.
One star for every state.
Why does the American flag have fifty stars?
Baseball (invented in 1839).
Which sport is known as 'America's national pastime'?
Central Park
This famous park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and established in 1857. Today it is one of the most filmed locations in the world.
Running is fun!
Sylvana wants to try her hand at journalism.
Give us a sentence using either a gerund or an infinitive.
subtle
This word means small variations of meaning; nuances. It begins with an 's' and ends with an 'e'.
e.g. The actor used s_____e shifts of his eyes to convey a range of complex emotions.
1863
The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves. What year was it signed?
(correct answer = within eight years)
Sleeps
will + have/has + been + -ing verb
By 6pm tonight we will have been speaking English for an hour already.
Give us a sentence using the future perfect progressive tense.
Igor gave an eloquent speech about what he'd promised to do for himself in the new year.
definition - persuasive, expressive, articulate
Use the adjective 'eloquent' in a meaningful sentence.
▪ Maine
▪ New Hampshire
▪ Vermont
▪ New York
▪ Pennsylvania
▪ Ohio
▪ Michigan
▪ Minnesota
▪ North Dakota
▪ Montana
▪ Idaho
▪ Washington
▪ Alaska
Francis Ford Coppola
Who is the legendary Italian-American director of such classic films as 'Apocalypse Now', and 'The Godfather'?
New York City is made up of 5 major boroughs. Name two of them.
It's a flipping or otherwise alternating of the normal English S-V-O word order, for dramatic or poetic effect.
e.g. 'Whose woods these are I think I know' - Robert Frost, 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'
'I shall the effect of this good lesson keep.' -Shakespeare, 'Hamlet'
What is meant by the term 'inverted syntax'?
emitting light; blazing; aflame
full of strong emotion; passionate
Define 'incandescent' for us.
▪ Cherokee
▪ Navajo
▪ Sioux
▪ Chippewa
▪ Choctaw
▪ Pueblo
▪ Apache
▪ Iroquois
▪ Creek
▪ Blackfeet
▪ Seminole
▪ Cheyenne
▪ Arawak
▪ Shawnee
▪ Mohegan
▪ Huron
▪ Oneida
▪ Lakota
▪ Crow
▪ Teton
▪ Hopi
▪ Inuit
After the European settlers started arriving in the 'new world' many of the American Indian tribes were sadly killed off in genocides.
Name two American Indian tribes in the U.S.
New Orleans (Louisiana)
Which famous city (or state) did it start in?
SoHo
One of the most fashionable areas of Manhattan, known for its trendy crowds, high-end art galleries, designer boutiques, stylish restaurants, and cobble-stone streets, this area is located South of Houston street.
What's it called?
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Ragweed
What weed pollen causes the most allergies during the fall months
What is the full moon which occurs closest to the autumnal equinox
What is a harvest moon?
What is the Autumn Equinox?
What is the first day of fall called?
What is 40 apples
How many many apples does it take to make a gallon of apple cider? 20, 40, 60, or 80
What is no
Do bears urinate during hibernation
What is Carotene?
What is the pigment that gives orangey leaves their color? Chlorophyll, Carotene, Melanin, or Bilirubin
Liberia
What African country celebrates Thanksgiving?
What is September
What is the most popular birth month of the year?
What is a fruit
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
What is Vitamin D
What vitamin deficiency contributes to seasonal affective disorder?
What is spring?
When is the best season to plant pumpkins
What is the earth's tilt away from the sun
Why do the days get shorter in autumn?
What is September 23rd
When is the first day of fall?
What is February, March or April
What is one of the three months that maple syrup is harvested?
What is testosterone
What hormone is highest in humans during the fall?
Why do Evergreens stay green all year?
What is March
What month does autumn start in the southern hemisphere? February, March, April or May?
What is libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius
What are the (3) Zodiac signs that occur during the fall months
What is 2,500 varieties of apples
How many varieties of apples are grown in the United States? 1,500, 2000, 2,500 or 3,000
What is melatonin
What neurochemical causes humans to sleep more as the days shorten?
What is the decrease in the amount of chlorophyll in leaves
What causes leaves to turn yellow and orange?
What is "equal night"
What does the Latin word "Equinox" translate to?
What is Veterans Day, Columbus Day, Election Day and Thanksgiving
What are the (4) Federal Holidays in the Autumn Season
what is 2003
What year did Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte debut?
What is the squirrel or chickadee
What is one animal whose brain gets bigger during fall
25 questions / Apples Halloween Miscellaneous Gathering Crops Monsters
What is on a tree OR in an orchard?
This is where an Apple grows
What is October 31st?
The date of Halloween
What is Christopher?
Columbus' first name.
What is Harvest?
The process of gathering your mature crops.
Who is Dracula?
The monster that wants to suck your blood!
What is Washington?
This State is the biggest apple producer in the U.S.
What is "Treat"
What you knock on someone's door on Halloween you offer them a trick OR ____?
What is a hayride
In the fall, when you sit in a cart pooled by a horse this activity is known as ______.
What is corn
Something we harvest that is yellow. Can be sweet or cooked on a cob.
Who is Frankenstein?
The monster built from parts of other deceased people?
What are red, yellow and green?
The three different colors of apples are...?
What is a princess?
The most popular costume of young girls currently.
What is apple cider?
A drink made from apples typically drank during fall time.
What is Harvest
Fall and Autumn are words that replaced the word
What is a werewolf?
The monster that transforms at the full moon.
What is green / Granny Smith Apple
What color apple is most sour
What is a ghost?
A costume easily made out of a white bed sheet?
What is set them back an hour
"Spring forward, FALL BACK"
What do we do to our clocks in the fall?
What is a gourd.
What is a Witch?
This monster rides on a broomstick and can perform magic.
What is gravity?
An apple fell on this scientists head and helped him "disocover" this phenomenon.
What is a pumpkin
You carve these for Halloween
What is the Autumn Equinox?
The name given to the day of the year with equal parts of daylight and night time, also the official beginning of fall.
What is a cornucopia?
A decoration made from a large goat's horn filled with fruits, flowers, and other food. A symbol of "plenty"
What is the Bogeyman?
This monster hides under beds and in closets....
20 questions / General Knowledge Months Food Halloween
September 23rd
When does Autumn begin?
October
What month is Halloween?
Apples
What is the most typical Autumn fruit?
Trick or treat!
Children asking for sweets is called...
October 31st
When is Halloween?
September
When does Autumn start?
Carve them
During Halloween, what do people do with Pumpkins?
They go back 1 hour.
What happens to our clocks in Autumn?
December
What month does Autumn finish?
Yes
Vampire!
What is the name of the creature who likes to drink blood?
Winter
What season comes after Autumn?
November
What month is between October and December?
A carved pumpkin!
What is a Jack-o-lantern?
Orange and black
Brown
What colour do leaves turn when they're dead?
August
What is the month BEFORE Autumn starts?
Water
What's the main ingredient of Pumpkins?
Zombies
What's the name of the undead creatures?
20 questions / The Royals Name the structure True or false Correct the sentence Food
Queen Elizabeth II
What is the name of the monarch of the UK?
Present continuous (used on this occasion for a future plan).
There are an extra 100 points if you can tell me the other uses for this tense, along with examples.
My parents are coming to Poland in December.
False. Ireland has no association with the UK at all. Northern Ireland is part of the UK however.
Ireland (Eire) is part of the UK.
I love your new haircut.
There are an extra 100 points if you can explain why.
I'm loving your new haircut.
My perfect English breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, sausage, black pudding, beans, toast, tomatoes, mushrooms and tea (with milk of course!)
There are other regional variations however that include: fried bread, bread and butter, chips(!) or hash browns.
Name 5 elements of an 'English' breakfast.
Prince William is married to Kate.
Prince Harry is married to Meghan.
What are the names of Prince Charles' sons and their wives?
Reported speech.
Listen to Steve's explanation (get some coffee, because it's a long one!)
Steve said we had to practice our grammar before next week's test.
False. The large intestine is approximately 1.5 metres long.
If your large intestine was removed and straightened, it would be equal to approximately twice your height.
If I want your opinion, I will ask for it!
This is an example of a first conditional sentence.
If I want your opinion, I ask for it!
Indian.
There are an extra 200 points if you can name another 3 Indian dishes.
In what style of cooking would you be served a lamb tikka masala with a keema naan?
Windsor. Some are also called Montbatten-Windsor, which is more royal sounding in my opinion.
What is the surname that is used by the Royal Family and their descendants?
Passive voice.
In general we tend to use the active voice. That is when a subject does an action to an object.
The passive voice is used when we want to emphasise the action (the verb) and the object of a sentence rather than subject. This means that the subject is either less important than the action itself or that we don’t know who or what the subject is.
Buckingham Palace was built in 1703.
True. Guillotines were still in use until capital punishment was outlawed in France in 1981.
France was still executing people with a guillotine when the first Star Wars film came out in 1977.
I would quit my job if I had enough money to travel.
This is an example of a second conditional sentence.
I would quit my job if I have enough money to travel.
Mushrooms.
Which vegetable can be oyster, chestnut or shitaki?
Well, first and foremost, the Queen and Prince Philip have four royal residences – Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the little known Hillsborough Castle, in Northern Ireland, which can also be used by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
And those are just the crown estates. Her Majesty’s private properties consist of Sandringham House, where she famously spends Christmas, Balmoral Castle, Craigowan Lodge in Balmoral, and Delnadamph Lodge, also in Balmoral. The latter is currently being rebuilt for Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall though.
Name two of the Queen's residencies.
Future perfect and future continuous (be ready for another looong explanation...)
By this time next year I will have completed my astronaut training and will be living on the moon.
True. Teaching had begun at Oxford in 1096, and it expanded into a full-fledged university in 1249. The Aztec civilization didn't come about until 1325.
Oxford University in England predates (started before) the Aztec empire.
There are not too many things that confuse me in life, but missing socks are one of them. I estimate that during my lifetime, I have lost around 100 socks. If anyone has a possible explanation, please let me know because I am extremely confused!
There are not too much things that are confusing me in life, but missing socks is one of them. I estimate that during my lifetime, I lost around 100 socks. If anyone had a possible explanation, please let me know because I am extremelly confusing!
Here's how I used to do it...
1. Muddle lime quarters, mint leaves and brown sugar in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add crushed ice cubes to the top of the shaker.
3. Add 2 shots of white rum and shake.
4. Transfer contents to a tall glass and top with soda water.
5. Repeat until you fall asleep.
Describe how to make a mojito cocktail...(I used to be a cocktail barman so I know!)