World Monuments in Danger
The stone sculpture in Egypt that has a lion’s body and a human head.
The Great Sphinx
An animal that pulls a sled in Yakutia, Russia
Reindeer
What does «hit the road» mean?
To start a journey / to leave
«I love travelling,» said Mary.
Mary said (that) she loved travelling.
Which country is famous for it's tradition of drinking tea at 5 p.m.?
The United Kingdom (England)
Natural phenomenon caused by burning fossil fuels that damages monuments like the Statue of Liberty.
Acid rain
The boat popular on the Mississippi River.
Steamboat
Complete the idiom: «My sister always borrows my car without asking. It ______ me up the wall.»
Drives
«We visited the British Museum last week,» they said.
They said (that) they had visited the British Museum the previous week.
In Japan, what gesture do people often do instead of shaking hands?
Bow / Bowing
How many years did it take to carve the Leshan Giant Buddha from stone?
More than 90 years
Complete the idiom: «to be in the same ______» (to be in the same difficult situation).
Boat
What does «off the beaten track» mean?
A not-crowded place not many people visit
«Don’t carry large amounts of cash,» the guide told us.
The guide told us not to carry large amounts of cash.
What kind of letter do you write to a friend’s parents to thank them for their hospitality?
A semi-formal thank-you letter
Name two alternative energy sources to reduce acid rain.
Solar power, wind power
Which country has the longest railway network (railroads) in the world?
The USA
What does the phrase «full steam ahead» mean?
To continue with as much energy and speed as possible / to move forward with full power / with maximum effort
«Will you travel alone again?» my mother asked me.
My mother asked me if I would travel alone again.
What should you avoid doing when invited to a Russian home? (name one thing)
Come empty-handed, without a small gift / keep your shoes on