THE USA
Name the two chambers of the US Congress.
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What nations are part of the UK?
Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England
Whom does the word “Aussie” refer to?
Australians
What is the past participle of “write”?
Written
Who sings “Yesterday” or "Let It Be"?
The Beatles
How long does the US president’s mandate last?
4 years
What process enabled Scotland to gain some autonomy?
Devolution
Where do the Maori live?
New Zealand
Find the odd one out:
Thought, Fought, Sought, Tought
Tought
Give a synonym for “university”.
College
What institution reviews the laws voted in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What is the political regime of the UK?
Parliamentary monarchy / constitutional monarchy
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Correct the mistake. The news are unbelievable.
The news is unbelievable.
In British English, people say “holiday”. In American English, they say …
Vacation
Name the two main political parties in the US.
Republicans and Democrats
What are the two main political parties in the UK?
The Labour Party and the Conservative Party
What is the capital city of Kenya?
Nairobi
Complete the sentence:
“If I had known he’d be here, I _______________ (come) at all.”
I would not (wouldn’t) have come
Who wrote Nineteen Eighty-Four?
George Orwell
Where does the US Congress meet?
The Capitol
Where does the Prime Minister live?
10 Downing Street
Who is at the head of the Commonwealth?
King Charles III
What’s the difference between the 2 sentences?
A. He worked in this company for 3 years.
B. He has worked in this company for 3 years.
A. He doesn’t work for this company anymore. B. He’s still working for this company.
What does BBC stand for?
British Broadcasting Corporation