What is discrimination?
the unequal treatment of a minority
What's a goodie bag?
a small surprise bag of treats
What is a telescope?
an instrument that shows close-up pictures of stars and planets
What is the definition of "beloved"?
loved by many
very well-known
What does "prohibit" mean?
to not allow
what does "in advance" mean?
before an event occurs
What does "massive" mean?
Very large or heavy
What is the definition of commission?
to assign a job to a creator
a minor role by a famous person
what does "spin-off" mean?
something that was inspired or born from a larger project
What did a Korean mother do on a recent international flight?
A. forget her newborn on board
B. share treat bags with fellow passengers
C. walk on the wing of a plane
share treat bags with fellow passengers
What does "keep under wraps" mean?
to keep hidden or secret
What is the definition A.K.A.?
As Known As
What is the definition of Blockbuster?
a very successful film
What is the #KuToo petition?
A. an effort to fight for equal pay of men and women in Japan
B. an effort to prevent Japanese companies from requiring women to wear high heels
C. an effort to reduce sexual harassment in Japanese companies
B. an effort to prevent Japanese companies from requiring women to wear high heels
What is becoming a trend on long-haul flights?
A. Candy is being brought on planes to calm down young children.
B. New parents are apologizing in advance for the noise their infants might make.
C. New moms are buying standing tickets instead of seats.
B. New parents are apologizing in advance for the noise their infants might make.
What historic photo did astronomers release?
A. the first-ever photo of a black hole
B. a photo of Venus on fire
C. a photo of the sun with a giant ring around it
A. the first-ever photo of a black hole
Why was Dr. Seuss in the news recently?
A. A new museum is going to be named after him.
B. He wrote a new children's story about a zoo.
C. His discovered children's story is going to be published.
C. His discovered children's story is going to be published.
What inspired Stan Lee in the ’60s?
A. the Civil Rights Movement
B. country music
C. labour unions
the Civil Rights Movement
What was the #KuToo movement inspired by?
A. the #MeToo movement
B. a new law that passed in Japan
C. a commercial for business wear
the #MeToo movement
what does "Fellow" mean?
in the same position or activity
Why was the Event Horizon Telescope Project so important?
A. Astronomers on this project released photos that the government had kept secret.
B. A photo from this project was captured with an everyday mobile phone.
C. Before this project, black holes were theoretical.
C. Before this project, black holes were theoretical.
Which of the following required completion for Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum?
A. the horses
B. the artwork
C. the story
B. the artwork
What did Stan Lee fans often watch for?
A. his song lyrics
B. his Justice League characters
C. his cameo appearances
C. his cameo appearances