English history and knowledge
What other name do Londoners use for the underground railway system?
The tube
Who is Prince Harry married to?
Meghan Markle
1. I gave up my seat on the bus ______ that an old woman could sit down.
2. What a strange-looking dog! Do you know what ______ it is?
1. so
2. type / breed
MAKE A SIMILAR SENTENCE BY USING THE WORD GIVEN:
Tina said she was pleased I had let her know what was going on
PICTURE
Tina thanked me ....................about what was going on
Tina thanked me for keeping/putting her in the PICTURE about what was going on
How old is Miss Hellinga
27
Which countries make up the United Kingdom?
Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland
In which English city was the Beatles band formed?
Liverpool
UNIVERSITY
It seems that the lives of ambitious teenagers come _____ (1) to one important decision _____ (2) days; or they go to university and get a well-paid job, or they _____ (3) up working in something they hate. Well, that is _____ (4) it has been sold to us anyway.
1. down
2. these
3. end
4. how
MAKE THE TWO SENTENCES SIMILAR BY USING THE WORD GIVEN:
Could you watch my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket?
EYE
Would you mind. . . . . . . . . . . . . my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket?
Would you mind keeping an EYE on my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket?
How do you spell Miss Hellinga's first name?
D e b o r a
What is the official national sport in England?
Cricket
You get 2 minutes to name as many American states as possible. The maximum is 50. Team with the most correct answers wins.
Alabama; Alaska; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Mississippi; Missouri; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma;
Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah;
Vermont; Virginia; Washington; West Virginia; Wisconsin; Wyoming
1. Brunei, a tiny ______ very wealthy state, lies in Asia.
5. My mother warned my brother that dinner would be at 6pm and ______ this, he was eating doughnuts half an hour before!
1. yet
2. despite
MAKE THE TWO SENTENCES SIMILAR BY USING THE WORD GIVEN:
Don’t forget to bringgloves, as it may well be cold in the mountains.
CASE
You should. . . . . . . . . . . . cold in the mountains.
You should bring gloves in CASE it is cold in the mountains.
What is Miss Hellinga's favorite book (series)?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Where are the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom stored? (what is the building called)
The Tower of London
Which song did American celebrities almost ruin during the Covid crisis, which was heavily criticized afterwards? Write down the song + artist.
Imagine - John Lennon
Health experts seem to _____ (1) an endless list of factors that can contribute to the decline in a person's health, but one that seems to escape their mention is stress. We are led _____ (2) believe that to suffer from stress or pressure at work _____ (3) endless deadlines is a normal part of everyday life, but is this really a necessary part of an established society? Stress is probably the single biggest killer known to man in recent years and the figures back it _____ (4) with an increased rate of suicides, heart attacks and also accidents at work.
1. have
2. to
3. with
4. up
There is evidence to show that regular exercise and sport are associated not only with physical fiteness but also with a lower ......INCIDENT...... of depression. Scientists have been conducting research to discover why people who exercise on a regular.......BASE.....frequently report that physical activity improves their mood, making them feel calmer and less .......APPREHEND....... Explanations as to precisely why it is mood-enhancing differ, with some researchers arguing that exercise may be acting as a .......DIVERT....from negative thoughts, while others claim that it is mastering a new skill that is the most .....SIGNIFY.....factor
1. incidence
2. basis
3. apprehensive
4. diversion
5. significant
How many books has Miss Hellinga read so far in 2021?
53
What do the British celebrate on Bonfire night on the 5th of November?
The failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and houses of Parliament
What did Elon Musk and Grimes originally name their baby?
X Æ A-12
What is Miss Hellinga's brother called?
Thomas