Crazy Calendars
Which calendar, which starts the year on January 1st, is used in most countries?
a. Georgian b. Gregorian
c. Google d. Gangrene
b. Gregorian
What is Jewish New Year known as?
a. Hannukah b. Bar Mitzvah
c. Shabbat d. Rosh Hashanah
d. Rosh Hashanah
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firework
She says she is _____ more next year.
a. go to exercise b. going exercise
c. going to exercising d. going to exercise
d. She says she is going to exercise more next year.
Which US President started his second term on January 20, 2025?
Donald Trump
How long does Chinese New Year last?
a. 15 days b. 50 days
c. 1 day d. 5 days
a. 15 days
Where in New York City does the 'ball drop' celebration occur on New Year's Eve?
Times Square
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celebrate
Next year, I want to get ____ at understanding and speaking English.
a. gooder b. best c. better d. more good
c. Next year, I want to get better at understanding and speaking English.
Which major religious figure passed away on April 21st of this year, replaced by his successor Leo XIV?
Pope Francis
Which of the following countries does not use the Hijri (Islamic) calendar?
a. Egypt b. Malaysia
c. Turkey d. Pakistan
c. Turkey
Which of the following animals is not part of the Chinese Zodiac?
a. panda b. rat c. dragon d. goat
a. panda
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resolution
I would like (to stop/stopping) smoking next year, but my friends think I won't (can/be able to) do it.
I would like to stop smoking next year, but my friends think I won't be able to do it.
Which movie, released on June 20th, became the most-watched Netflix movie of all time within two months?
KPop Demon Hunters
The end of the world in 2012 was predicted by what cultural group's calendar?
The Mayans
When is Nowruz (Persian New Year) celebrated?
a. March 20th/21st b. May 20th/21st
c. March 11th/12th d. May 11th/12th
a. March 20th/21st
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countdown
Future as seen from the past:
He (think) he ____ graudate from college this year, but he (fail) two classes.
He thought he would graduate from college this year, but he failed two classes.
On November 20th, 'El sueño' (1940), by this artist, sells for 54.7 million USD, becoming the most expensive piece of art made by a woman sold at auction.
Frida Kahlo
Which two months are named after Roman Emperors?
July and August
What is the practice of splashing water on other people during Songkran supposed to do?
Remove the bad luck from the previous year
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champagne
Third conditional:
If I ____ (be) more commited to my goals last year, I ____ (achieve) them.
If I had been more committed to my goals last year, I would/could/might have achieved them.
Name five of the top ten most-streamed artists on Spotify of 2025.
1. Bad Bunny 2. Taylor Swift 3. The Weeknd
4. Drake 5. Billie Eilish 6. Kendrick Lamar
7. Bruno Mars 8. Ariana Grande
9. Arijit Singh 10. Fuerza Regida