Our Changing Lives & Language
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We moved from watching these in theatres and drive-ins to collecting them on VHS and DVDs; today, many people watch them by streaming online.
What are movies?
The first drive-in theatre opened in 1933 in New Jersey, and drive-ins became especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
100
This word can mean an official record of your school grades or a written record of spoken words, such as from court proceedings.
What is a transcript?
The word “transcript” comes from Latin roots meaning “written across” or “copied over.”
100
The original Barbie doll was introduced in this decade.
What are the 1950s?
The doll was released in 1959 and was the first mass-produced doll. Her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
100
This lighter-coloured type of chocolate is often found in candy bars and has a sweeter, creamier taste than dark chocolate.
What is milk chocolate?
Milk chocolate was developed in the 1800s when milk was added to chocolate to create a smoother, milder flavour.
100
This island near Italy is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and is home to Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes.
What is Sicily?
Sicily has been influenced by many civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans, creating a rich cultural history.
200
This electronic communication device was once used mainly for talking between two people; today, it can take photos, send messages, access the internet, and much more.
What is a phone?
The first mobile phones were large, expensive, and mainly used for voice calls. Today’s smartphones combine the functions of a phone, camera, computer, GPS device, and entertainment system in one small device.
200
A flight that travels from one side of a country to the other is called this.
What is a transcontinental flight?
Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land area, so a coast-to-coast flight across Canada can take several hours.
200
Eight squared equals this number.
What is 64?
The word “squared” means multiplying a number by itself. The term comes from geometry, where multiplying a side length by itself gives the area of a square.
200
This candy bar company shares its name with the fourth planet from the Sun.
What is Mars?
The Mars bar was introduced in the United Kingdom in 1932 and became one of the world’s best-known chocolate bars.
200
This city built three man-made islands shaped like palm trees as part of its coastal development projects.
What is Dubai?
The Palm Islands were built to expand the city’s coastline and host luxury resorts, residences, and beaches.
300
We were told one of these a day keeps the doctor away; today, it is also the name of a popular computer and smartphone brand.
What is Apple?
Other major tech brands include Microsoft and Samsung.
300
This word means to change something completely or turn it into a different form.
What is transform?
For example, when ice melts, it transforms into water. Another example is a caterpillar that transforms into a butterfly.
300
Ben Franklin famously used a kite and a key during an experiment involving this force of nature.
What is electricity?
Franklin’s 1752 kite experiment helped demonstrate that lightning was a form of electricity.
300
This chocolate cake is named for a man with the same last name as a European country.
What is German chocolate cake?
German chocolate cake was not created in Germany. It was named after Samuel German, an American baker who created a special type of dark baking chocolate in 1852.
300
This island in the North Atlantic is known as the “Land of Fire and Ice” because of its volcanoes and glaciers.
What is Iceland?
Iceland has many geothermal areas, and some homes are heated using energy from hot springs beneath the ground.
400
This period was once known for partying, club hopping, and trying the hottest new restaurants, but many people now use it to unwind and relax after a busy week.
What is the weekend?
Many people use the weekend to prepare for a busy week ahead by cooking entire meals for the coming week.
400
This word means a violation or breaking of a law, duty, principle, or command.
What is transgression?
The word transgression comes from Latin roots meaning “to step across” or “go beyond,” referring to crossing a boundary or rule.
400
The standard dinner fork and salad fork typically have this number of tines.
What is four?
The salad fork is usually shorter than the dinner fork and is placed outside the dinner fork in a formal table setting because utensils are used from the outside in as each course is served.
400
This chocolate company opened a theme park in Pennsylvania featuring rides, attractions, and chocolate-themed experiences.
What is Hershey?
Hershey Park originally opened in 1906 so that Hershey employees and their families would have a place to relax, boat, and picnic. Today, it’s a full-fledged theme park open to the public.
400
This is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea and is home to the capital city of Havana.
What is Cuba?
Cuba is famous for its traditional music styles which have influenced many forms of Latin music around the world.
500
Transactions were once mostly completed using cash and credit or debit cards; this popular cryptocurrency has emerged as an alternative payment option.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin was introduced in 2009 and is the first widely recognized cryptocurrency. Unlike traditional money, it is not controlled by a government or central bank and uses blockchain technology to record transactions.
500
This word describes a material that lets light pass through but does NOT allow a clear view of objects behind it.
What is translucent?
Frosted glass and wax paper are common examples of translucent materials.
500
Known as the “sea cow” and the “teddy bear of the sea,” this gentle marine animal spends much of its time grazing on aquatic plants.
What is a manatee?
Manatees are sometimes called “sea cows” because they are herbivores that eat large amounts of aquatic vegetation.
500
This ingredient found in milk and dark chocolate is missing from white chocolate.
What are cocoa solids?
White chocolate is made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk ingredients, but it does not contain cocoa solids, which give regular chocolate its brown colour and chocolate flavour.
500
The majority of the world’s coral reefs and many tropical islands are found in this vast ocean.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems, and the majority are found in Pacific waters.