History/Geography
What culture is celebrated at the Notting Hill Carnival?
Caribbean culture
"Actuellement" in English is...
Currently (not actually)
Change to reported speech: He said, "I am tired."
He said he was tired.
What’s the name of the coffee shop in Friends?
Central Perk
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?
Margaret Thatcher
It's a voluntary association of former British colonies that promotes cooperation, trade, and shared values.
the Commonwealth
Why is "eventually" a trap for French speakers? Give an example in context.
It means “in the end,” not “possibly.” Example: “Eventually, they gave up.”
Rewrite this sentence using the passive voice: “The UK government passed the law in 2010.
The law was passed by the UK government in 2010.
What U.S. festival is famous for its celebrity fashion and art installations in the desert?
Coachella
What is King Charles the 3rd’s role in the UK today?
He is the head of state, but his power is symbolic and limited.
What was the purpose of the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s?
To fight for equal rights for African Americans.
What's the risk of mistranslating “sympathique” as “sympathetic”?
“Sympathetic” means compassionate, not nice.
“She was sympathetic after my loss.”
Combine with a relative clause: “He is a writer. He lives in Ireland.”
He is a writer who lives in Ireland.
What famous U.S. talk show host is known for her daytime TV show and empowering interviews with celebrities?
Oprah Winfrey
He promoted reconciliation and became the country’s first Black president
Nelson Mandela
Where are the Cecil Rhodes statues?
at Cape University and Oxford University
Contrast “sensible” and “sensitive.” Give real-life usage examples.
Sensible = logical
Sensitive = emotional.
Ex: “A sensible solution” / “A sensitive child.”
Identify the tense: "I have been stuying English"
Present perfect continuous
Which American pop star is famous for reinventing her image and music style, with hits like "Vogue" and "Material Girl"?
Madonna
What is Greta Thunberg’s connection to politics, even though she’s not a politician?
She influences global environmental policy through activism and speeches.
"We the people" is the beginning of...
the US Constitution
Translate this sentence correctly: "J’ai assisté à une conférence."
I attended a conference. (NOT "I assisted a conference")
Transform this sentence into a cleft sentence for emphasis: “Global warming affects all nations.”
“It is global warming that affects all nations.”
An album that explores Black womanhood, infidelity, empowerment, and social justice, sparking wide cultural conversations
Lemonade (by Beyoncé)
The president who implemented a series of programs to fight the Great Depression.
Franklin D. Roosevelt