English Language Day
When is the English Language Day celebrated?
23rd of April
What's the capital city of England?
London
What's the sport that Scotland is considered a house of?
golf
What legendary creature is featured in red on the national flag of Wales?
dragon
What is the main color of Ireland, also found on their flag and worn on St. Patrick's Day?
green
Who's the current president of the USA?
Donald Trump
What is the name of the red leaf found in the middle of the Canadian flag?
maple leaf
What's the national bird of New Zeleand?
kiwi
a piece of cake
Why is the English Language Day celebrated on 23rd of April?
It's the day when Shakespeare died or was born.
What's the currency in England?
Pound Sterling
What's the symbol of Scotland?
thistle, unicorn
Which yellow flower is a national symbol of Wales?
dafffodil
What's the nickname of Ireland?
How many stars and stripes are there on American flag?
50 stars,13 stripes
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Which country is called the "land down under"
Australia
cost an arm and a leg
When was the English Language Day introduced? (year)
2010 by United Nations
What's the symbol of England?
The Tudor Rose
Who is the famous Scottish knight and national hero who led the resistance against the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 13th century?
The Braveheart:William Wallace
Wales is famous for having more of these historical buildings per square mile than anywhere else in Europe. What are they?
castles
In Irish legends, what is the name of the little man who hides a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow?
Leprauchan
Which famous lady stands in New York Harbor and was a gift from France?
The Statue of Liberty
What is the most popular winter sport in Canada, played on ice with a puck?
ice hockey
What's the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
zachować stoicki spokój
be as cool as a cucumber
How many words did Shakespeare coin?
About 1700
Who was the longest reigning monarch of the UK?
Elizabeth II
Which large freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands is famous for the sightings of a prehistoric-looking monster nicknamed 'Nessie'?
Loch Ness
What is the most popular sport in Wales, where players run with an oval-shaped ball?
rugby
Which small green plant with three leaves is a famous symbol of Ireland?
shamrock
bald eagle
Besides English, what is the other official language spoken in Canada?
French
What is the name of the huge, red rock in the middle of the Australian desert?
Uluru-Ayers Rock
być w siódmym niebie
be on cloud nine
What is the most popular letter in English?
"e"
How old is the king of England and what is his name?
Charles III, 77 years old
Scotland's national animal is not a real-world creature like a lion or eagle. Which mythical beast holds this title?
Unicorn
Which long green vegetable is a surprising symbol of Wales?
Leek
Which musical instrument is the official symbol of Ireland and appears on their coins?
harp
What is the name of the house where the President of the United States lives and works?
The White House
Which large animal with flat tails is the national animal of Canada?
beaver
Before a big sports game, New Zealand players often perform a powerful traditional dance. What is it called?
Haka
upiec dwie pieczenie na jednym ogniu
kill two birds with one stone
Give an example of the word coined by Shakespeare
Here is a list of common English words that are credited to William Shakespeare:
Addiction (Othello)
Arch-villain (Timon of Athens)
Assassination (Macbeth)
Bedazzled (The Taming of the Shrew)
Belongings (Measure for Measure)
Cold-blooded (King John)
Eventful (As You Like It)
Eyeball (The Tempest)
Fashionable (Troilus and Cressida)
Generous (Hamlet)
Gossip (The Comedy of Errors)
Inaudible (All's Well That Ends Well)
Lonely (Coriolanus)
Manager (A Midsummer Night's Dream)
New-fangled (Love's Labour's Lost)
Obscene (Love's Labour's Lost)
Puking (As You Like It)
Scuffle (Antony and Cleopatra)
Swagger (A Midsummer Night's Dream)
Uncomfortable (Romeo and Juliet)
Undress (The Taming of the Shrew)
Which famous landmark's name actually refers to the 13.5-ton bell inside the tower, rather than the clock or the tower itself? IT'S NOT EXACTLY BIG BEN
Elizabeth Tower
What is the name of the traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's pluck (heart, liver, and lungs) minced with onion, oatmeal, and spices?
haggis
What is the name of the highest mountain in Wales?
Ydd Wyddfa-SNOWDON
What was potato famine and when did it happen?
The Great Potato Famine (1845–1852) in very short points:
The Cause: A disease called blight destroyed the potato crops, which were the main food for the poor.
The Hunger: About 1 million people died from starvation and sickness.
The Move: Over 1 million people left Ireland, sailing to America and Canada on "coffin ships" to survive.
The Politics: The government didn't do enough to help, and they continued to ship other food (like grain) out of Ireland while people starved.
The Result: Ireland's population dropped by 25%, and it created the huge Irish-American community we see today.
What's the currency in the USA?
American Dollar
What is the name of the famous Canadian dish made of French fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy?
poutine
Australia is home to the largest coral reef system in the world. What is it called?
The Great Barrier Reef
Kiedy mi kaktus na dłoni wyrośnie
when pigs fly