General Trivia
Brian Atkins has received top performance reviews _____ he joined the sales department two years ago.
(A) despite
(B) except
(C) since
(D) during
(C) since
This city in the United States is famous for its skyscrapers, shopping, and Times Square.
NYC
This Tesla CEO, known for his work in electric vehicles and space travel, made headlines for buying Twitter in 2022.
Elon Musk
This country is the world’s largest manufacturing economy and has the second-largest GDP.
China
This fashion brand was founded by a tennis player and features an iconic logo of a crocodile.
Lacoste
The riskiest _____ of the development of new medications are the trials with human subjects.
(A) proceeds
(B) perspectives
(C) installments
(D) stages
(D) stages
Known for its canals and gondolas, this Italian city is a popular destination for romantic boat rides.
Venice
This man founded Ford Motor Company and revolutionized the automobile industry with the invention of the assembly line.
Henry Ford
This country is the largest exporter of coffee in the world.
Brazil
How many different colors are used in the letters of Google's logo?
Four (Blue, Red, Green, and Yellow)
The sprinklers for the lawn’s irrigation system are _____controlled.
(A) mechanically
(B) mechanic
(C) mechanism
(D) mechanical
(A) mechanically
This landmark, located in India, is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world and is known for its beautiful white marble design.
Taj Mahal
This Chinese businessman is most widely known for founding the company, Alibaba.
Jack Ma
This country, home to a large young population and rapidly growing tech sector, has become a leader in IT outsourcing and is part of the BRICS group of emerging markets.
India
Originally known for it's vacuum cleaners, this brand has recently gained a following for their Airdrop hair styler/dryer.
Dyson
The company started to recognize the increasing _____ of using resources responsibly.
(A) more important
(B) importantly
(C) importance
(D) important
(C) importance
Known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and ancient ruins like Machu Picchu, this country is a top destination for cultural and adventure tourism.
Peru
This entrepreneur created the Virgin Group, a multinational conglomerate that includes Virgin Records, Virgin Airlines, and Virgin Galactic.
Richard Branson
This island nation in the Caribbean has the highest GDP per capita in Latin America, largely due to tourism and a thriving biotechnology sector.
Puerto Rico
This company released the first noise cancelling headphones.
Bose
_______ having several years of experience in management, Pedro Lopez did not get the promotion for which he applied.
(A) Despite
(B) Unless
(C) Regardless
(D) Even so
(A) Despite
This Asian city is famous for its skyline, luxury shopping, and the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel.
Singapore
This American businessman founded Nike, the global leader in sportswear and equipment, beginning with his sales of shoes out of his car trunk.
Phil Knight
This East African country is one of the fastest-growing economies, with an economy based on agriculture, services, and construction.
Kenya
This luxury automaker from the UK is renowned for its high-performance sports cars, including the "DB11," and has a global market for its luxury vehicles.
Aston Martin