POP CULTURE & MUSIC
MAR DEL PLATA & ARGENTINA FACTS
GENERAL CULTURE
GRAMMAR SPIES (Find the mistake!)
100

What is the name of Olivia Rodrigo's debut album, which includes the massive hits "Drivers License" and "Good 4 U"?

Sour

100

Which marine animal has two iconic stone statues located at Playa Bristol in Mar del Plata?

Sea lions (Lobos marinos)

100

What is the name of the fictional school of witchcraft and wizardry where Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley study?

Hogwarts

100

"There were many persons at the beach last weekend."

persons --- people (There were many people...).

200

Tini, Emilia, Maria Becerra, Duki, Tiago PZK, and others joined forces for a massive crossover hit that dominated the charts in Argentina in 2023. What is the title of this song?

Los del Espacio.

200

We all know Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. But exactly which player scored the final, winning penalty kick in the shootout against France?

Gonzalo Montiel

200

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, how many "Infinity Stones" does Thanos need to collect to complete his gauntlet?

Six

200

"I love Mar del Plata because is a very lively city."

Missing "It" -- because it is a very lively city.

300

Which Argentine female artist holds the absolute record for selling out 10 consecutive shows at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires with her ".mp3" tour?

Emilia Mernes.

300

Who is considered the official founder of Mar del Plata, who also gives his name to a very famous avenue in the city?

Patricio Peralta Ramos.

300

What block-building game is the best-selling video game of all time, where players mine resources and avoid Creepers?

Minecraft

300

"By the time we arrived at the cinema, the movie already started."

already started -- had already started (Past Perfect is needed because the movie started before they arrived).

400

What is the name of Taylor Swift's record-breaking stadium concert tour that celebrates all the stages of her musical career?

The Eras Tour.

400

Which nearby town, located a few hours away from Mar del Plata, is famous for its hills and its historic "Piedra Movediza" (Moving Stone)?

Tandil

400

Biology check: What is officially the largest organ of the human body?

The skin

400

"Since he moved to London, he is used to wake up very early."

to wake up -- to waking up (The structure be used to for habits requires a noun or a gerund/V-ing).

500

Billie Eilish recently won her second Academy Award (Oscar) at only 22 years old. What is the name of the song she won it for, and from which movie?

"What Was I Made For?" from the movie Barbie.

500

What is the name of the legendary Argentine National Route that stretches over 5,000 kilometers from La Quiaca all the way to Cabo VĂ­rgenes, crossing the Andes?

Route 40 (Ruta 40)

500

Which ancient civilization is responsible for building the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu in the mountains of Peru?

The Incas

500

"I am really looking forward to see you next week at the party."

to see -- to seeing (We must use the gerund after the phrase look forward to).

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