Unusual phrases
In which country might you hear: The teacher is sitting on my brain!
a) South Africa b) India c) Singapore
b) India
It means: The teacher is stressing me out!
What is バイキングstyle？
a) A buffet b) Dressed like a biker c) Royal castle
a) A buffet
What do you call a lift in the USA?
a) Crane b) Elevator c) Platform
How do you say hello in Hawaii?
Aloha
In Canada, you might hear someone say: Pass me a serviette.
What is a serviette?
a) a napkin b) a fork c) a tray of food
a) a napkin
ベビーカー
In English we say:
a) Mini car b) Kid cart c) Stroller
c) Stroller
What is a lorry in the US?
a) a truck b) a girl c) a train
a) a truck
How can you say thank you in Hawaiian?
a) Gracias b) Salamat c) Mahalo
c) Mahalo
In the Southern USA, people often say this instead of hello.
a) Howdy! b) Good day! c) Yo!
ドンマイ
In English we say:
a) No problem! b) Excuse me! c) I will wear...
a) No problem!
In the US, people use highways.
In the UK, they use...
a) freeways b) driveways c) motorways
c) motorways
What is a special dance in Hawaii?
Hula dance
In New Zealand, someone might say: Get off the grass!
It means:
a) Walk on the sidewalk b) I don't believe it
c) Stop eating so much
b) I don't believe it
フリーダイヤル
In English we say:
a) Broken telephone b) Toll-free call c) Touch-pad
b) Toll-free call
In the US, people use gasoline in their cars.
In the UK...
a) Gas b) Petrol c) Porto
b) Petrol
What is a traditional Hawaiian musical instrument that looks like a guitar?
Ukulele
or
Ukelele
In Scotland, if a waiter in a restaurant says "That's you?", it means...
a) Are you ready to order? b) Here is your dinner c) Have you finished your meal?
c) Have you finished your meal?
カンニング
In English we say:
a) Cheating b) Clever c) Canning
a) Cheating
In the US, if you are on the 1st floor of a building, someone from the UK might say you are:
a) On the ground floor b) On the 2nd floor c) the same as US
a) On the ground floor
What is a famous Hawaiian food with hamburger and eggs on top?
Loco Moco