DC - EZ JAN '26

In the Kitchen

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This scoopable kitchen tool is used to measure dry ingredients like flour, sugar, and oats when baking.

What is a dry measuring cup?

Dry measuring cups are designed to be filled to the top and leveled off for accuracy, while liquid measuring cups have extra space and markings on the side to measure liquids without spilling.

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This kitchen appliance keeps food cold and helps prevent it from spoiling.

What is a refrigerator?

The first mass-produced refrigerator was called the "Monitor Top."

300

This flat kitchen utensil is used to turn over pancakes, burgers, and other foods while cooking.

What is a spatula?

The word “spatula” comes from the Latin word spatha, meaning a broad, flat tool or blade. 

400

This living ingredient is added to bread dough to help it rise and become light and airy.

What is yeast?

Yeast works by feeding on sugars in the dough and producing carbon dioxide gas, which gets trapped in the dough and creates the tiny air pockets that make bread soft and fluffy.

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This kitchen gadget helps cooks keep track of how long food has been cooking.

What is a kitchen timer?

Traditional mechanical timers are still popular because they are simple to use and do not require batteries or electricity while counting down.

In the Kitchen

100

This ingredient is the key part of the savoury custard filling that gives quiche its rich texture.

What are eggs?

Quiche originated in the French region of Lorraine, where the classic quiche Lorraine was traditionally made with eggs, cream, and bacon.

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This common seasoning is traditionally paired with pepper and is found on many dining tables.

What is salt?

For centuries, salt and pepper were considered valuable trade goods. Salt was especially important because it helped preserve food before modern refrigeration was available.

300

This small kitchen tool is used to remove the outer skin from potatoes and other vegetables.

What is a vegetable peeler?

There are different types of peelers, such as a serrated peeler, which is used to remove fuzzy skin.

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This baking tool is used to mix dry ingredients and remove lumps from flour and other powders.

What is a sifter? 

Sifting flour not only removes lumps but also adds air to the flour, which can help create lighter cakes and baked goods.

500

This kitchen tool is inserted into meat to check whether it has reached a safe cooking temperature.

What is a meat thermometer?

To get an accurate reading, the thermometer needs to be placed in the thickest part of the food.

Famous Landmarks

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This famous Paris landmark, completed in 1889, is often nicknamed the “Iron Lady.”

What is the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower repainted every 7 years to stop the iron from rusting. Roughly 60 tons of paint are applied by hand over 18 months. 

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This famous wall was built, rebuilt, and expanded over more than 2,000 years to help defend China's northern frontier.

What is the Great Wall of China?

The wall is not a single continuous wall but a vast network of walls, watchtowers, and fortifications stretching for more than 21,000 kilometres across northern China.

300

This famous Australian landmark is known for its sail-shaped roof and sits on the waterfront. 

What is the Sydney Opera House?

It opened in 1973 and is one of the world's most recognizable buildings. It hosts more than 1,500 performances each year, including opera, concerts, theatre, and dance.

400

This ancient Greek temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena.

What is the Parthenon?

Construction of the Parthenon began in 447 BC and was completed in about 15 years. It now stands as one of Greece’s most famous historical monuments.

500

This landmark is a giant Ferris wheel on the River Thames in London.

What is the London Eye?

A full rotation takes about 30 minutes, giving visitors plenty of time to enjoy the views of landmarks such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

Famous Landmarks

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This former island prison in San Francisco Bay once held gangster Al Capone.

What is Alcatraz?

It operated as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963. Today, it is one of San Francisco’s most popular tourist attractions, with visitors able to tour the historic prison by ferry.

200

This London palace is the official residence of the British monarch.

What is Buckingham Palace?

It has served as the official London residence of British monarchs since 1837. It has 775 rooms.

300

This enormous natural landmark in Arizona was carved over millions of years by the Colorado River.

What is the Grand Canyon?

The Grand Canyon is about 446 kilometres (277 miles) long and reaches depths of more than 1.8 kilometres (6,000 feet). 

400

This famous African landmark in Tanzania is the tallest mountain on the continent.

What is Mount Kilimanjaro?

It stands 5,895 metres (19,341 feet) above sea level and is the world's tallest free-standing mountain, meaning it rises from the surrounding plains rather than being part of a mountain range.

500

This famous waterfall on the border between Canada and the United States attracts millions of visitors each year.

What is Niagara Falls?

Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie all drain into the Niagara River.

Musicals and Broadway

100

This U.S. city is home to Broadway, the world-famous district known for musicals and theatre productions.

What is New York City?

The theater district in NYC is home to more than 40 theaters.

200

This musical features a red-haired orphan girl who sings the famous song “Tomorrow.”

What is Annie?

It is based on the comic strip character Little Orphan Annie, which first appeared in newspapers in 1924. The Broadway musical opened in 1977.

300

In this beloved musical, Mary Poppins flies in with her umbrella to help a family in this English city.

What is London?

The 1964 Disney film was actually shot in California and became famous for songs such as “A Spoonful of Sugar.”

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This musical, set in Paris, tells the story of a hunchback who lives in a famous cathedral.

What is The Hunchback of Notre Dame?

Victor Hugo’s original novel was published in 1831 and helped increase public interest in preserving the real Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was undergoing neglect at the time. 

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This famous actress played Maria, the singing governess, in the movie version of "The Sound of Music."

Who is Julie Andrews?

Julie Andrews won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Mary Poppins in 1964, just one year before The Sound of Music was released.