Name that state!
Match each US state to its nickname:
Florida, Alaska, Texas, California
Nicknames: Lone Star State, Golden State, Sunshine State, The Last Frontier
Florida: Sunshine State
Alaska: The Last Frontier
Texas: Lone Star State
California: Golden State
Finish the American idiom: "Don’t cry over _____ _____!"
spilled milk
"I stand tall with a torch so bright, welcoming all who see my light." Who am I?
The Statue of Liberty
What English word did "rizz" originate from?
A. risen
B. charisma
C. rizzle
B. charisma
rizz = style, charm, attractiveness
Abigail, Oliver, Rosa and Blake all attend the same summer camp, where they can cook, kayak, rock climb and zip-line. Each child has a different favorite activity. Who likes what?
Abigail’s favorite activity isn’t rock climbing.
Oliver is afraid of heights.
Rosa can’t do her favorite activity without a harness.
Blake likes to keep his feet on the ground at all times.
Abigail likes to zip-line, Oliver likes to kayak, Rosa likes to rock climb and Blake likes to cook.
According to the 2021 census, rank the following US states from MOST to LEAST Korean Americans: California, Georgia, New York
1. California (562,500 people)
2. New York (142,100 people)
3. Georgia (72,900 people)
Source: https://asiamattersforamerica.org/korea/data/population
In Korean, the idiom "시간은 금이다" means time is precious.
In American English, the equivalent idiom is "time is ______."
money
"I’m a musical genre born in the USA, With roots in the South from African rhythms and play. From Memphis down to New Orleans, my sounds evolved, With piano, brass, and guitar my songs revolved." What am I?
Jazz
Most slang in American English originates from what cultural community?
A. Black and African Americans
B. First-generation immigrant Americans
C. LGBTQIA+ Americans
D. European Americans
A + C!
Like most modern American culture, slang often originates from Black and queer communities in the US!
George, William, John, Abe and Millard have their birthdays on consecutive days, all between Monday and Friday. George’s birthday is as many days before Millard’s as William’s is after Abe’s. John is two days older than Abe. Millard’s birthday is on Thursday.
Whose birthday is Wednesday?
Monday: John
Tuesday: George
Wednesday: Abe
Thursday: Millard
Friday: William
Which letter of the English alphabet has the highest number of US states beginning with that letter?
M and N (8 each!)
For an extra 300 points, write as many of them as you can in 30 seconds.
If Americans make small talk about unimportant things for a long time, you can idiomatically say they are "shooting the ______."
A. bullet
B. bottle
C. beetle
D. breeze
D. breeze
"I am a Midwest city that sits on Lake Michigan’s shore, With landmarks like Sears Tower, Navy Pier, and more." Who am I?
Chicago :)
Match each Gen Z slang with its equivalent Gen Alpha slang word:
Gen Z: bestie, boomer, fam
Gen Alpha: chat, unc, twin
bestie = twin
boomer = unc
fam = chat
Six neighborhood children (Leisha, Benito, Delia, Charlotte, Weldon and Zina) were measured yesterday. Weldon is taller than Delia but shorter than Zina. Leisha is taller than Benito but shorter than Delia and Weldon. Benito is not the shortest.
Who is the shortest kid?
Charlotte
What US state has the highest percentage of Korean Americans in their population?
A. Alaska
B. Nevada
C. Hawaii
D. California
C. Hawaii (25.42%)
Source: https://zipatlas.com/us/state-comparison/percentage-korean-population.htm
In Korean, the idiom “호랑이도 제 말 하면 온다” means that if you mention someone (or something) enough, they/it might suddenly appear.
The American equivalent expression is "_______ of the _______ ."
speak of the devil
I am a city known as the "City of Brotherly Love." My name is Greek for "loving brother." I am a hub of American history. What city am I?
Philadelphia
In the US, each generation has its own slang with the same meanings. Given two generations, what slang expression goes in the blank?
Millennial: makeover
Gen Z: _____ ____
Gen Alpha: looksmaxxing
glow up
5 neighborhood dogs (Saber, Ginger, Nutmeg, Pepper and Bear) are enjoying one of these activities: getting its ears scratched, playing catch, taking a nap, burying a chew toy and going for a walk.
Pepper is either playing catch or burying a chew toy. Neither Ginger nor Saber nor Bear is on a walk. One of the dogs named after a spice is getting its ears scratched. A dog not named for a spice is playing catch. Bear is getting some exercise.
Which dog is taking a nap?
Saber is taking a nap!
Which US state is closest in size to the size of South Korea?
Indiana (0.95 the size of South Korea!)
The Korean idiom “가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다” means that we should give kindness if we expect kindness in return. What is the English equivalent idiom that refers to how we treat people? (Hint: 5 words)
“What goes around comes around.”
"You’ll find me on a big stone face, four great leaders in one place." Where am I?
Mount Rushmore (in the Black Hills of South Dakota)
Fill in the blanks of this article from Independent.com to answer why Gen Z slang is so special:
"Every generation d_______s its own slang, but Gen Z's is uniquely p_______e. Social media isn't just where they chat--it's where they perform i_______."
Four playing cards, one of each suit, lie face down on a table. They are a three, a four, a five and a six.
The cards on either side of the four are black.
The club is to the right of the three but not next to it.
The spade is to the left of the heart.
The middle two cards add up to an even number. Neither of them is a club.
Can you determine the cards’ suits and their order?
From left to right: Three of diamonds, six of spades, four of hearts, five of clubs.