VOCAB
PHRASALS
BLUE PAPER
TRANSLATION
CULTURE AND LIFE
100
These are close-fitting clothes you wear on your legs, often under a dress.
TIGHTS
100
TIME CHALLENGE – Answer in under 5 seconds for double points; if not, no points even if correct.
You admire someone and want to be like them.
LOOK UP TO
100
Give 2 synonyms for “important.”
CRUCIAL, ESSENTIAL
100
Cuando llegué, Juan estaba viendo la televisión.
When I arrived, Juan was watching TV.
100
Which country introduced the world’s first 4‑day work week for all employees in 2023?
A) New Zealand
B) Spain
C) Iceland
D) Belgium
D - Belgium
200
This type of milk has very little fat.
SKIMMED MILK
200
To leave home for a holiday or trip.
GO AWAY
200
🌀 REVERSE QUESTION – You get to ask another team any question. If they fail, you win 100 of their points.
Give TWO synonyms for “happy.”
CHEERFUL, GLAD
200
Mañana a esta hora estaré viajando a Madrid.
This time tomorrow, I’ll be travelling to Madrid.
200
In 2023, a rare white giraffe was spotted again after several years. Where was it found?
A) Kenya
B) India
C) Brazil
D) South Africa
A – Kenya
300
It’s the part of a building where you can relax outside, often on the top floor.
ROOF TERRACE
300
You surprisingly find something while searching for something else.
COME ACROSS
300
Give 2 synonyms for “nice.”
LOVELY, PLEASANT
300
Si tuviera más tiempo, visitaría a mis abuelos más a menudo.
If I had more time, I would visit my grandparents more often
300
🤸 BURPEE BONUS – Wrong answer? Whole team does 15 burpees. Correct? Steal 100 points from any team.
In 2024, scientists successfully grew plants in what unusual location for the first time?
A) The Moon
B) The Sahara Desert
C) Antarctica’s ice
D) A volcano crater
A – The Moon
400
A bed cover filled with feathers or synthetic material to keep you warm.
QUILT
400
To inherit money or property.
COME INTO
400
Give 2 synonyms for “big.”
HUGE, LARGE
400
La casa fue construida en 1920.
The house was built in 1920.
400
In 2023, a city banned tourists from sitting on its famous Spanish Steps to protect the landmark. Which city?
A) Madrid
B) Florence
C) Rome
D) Barcelona
C – Rome
500
🔁 SECOND CHANCE – If wrong, pick another team member to try for half points.
A tall building with many floors, often seen in cities.
SKYSCRAPER
500
You get sick with a cold or the flu.
COME DOWN WITH
500
Give 2 synonyms for “amazing.”
INCREDIBLE, FANTASTIC
500
💥 DOUBLE OR NOTHING – If you answer correctly, double your team’s points; if wrong, lose the same amount.
El libro que me prestaste estaba en la mesa.
The book that you lent me was on the table
500
In 2023, a new species of giant penguin was discovered. How tall was it estimated to be?
A) 1.2 m
B) 1.6 m
C) 2 m
D) 2.4 m
C – about 2 m