General knowledge
Lemurs are native to which island?
Madagascar
What is a "mother tongue"?
One's native language: the language you grow up learning.
What is formal and informal clothing?
Formal clothing is nicer than informal clothing, for example suit rather than jeans. Informal clothing is clothes we use in our everyday life.
Who is the president of the United States?
Joe Biden
Who is currently the monarch in the UK?
King Charles III
Which type of nut is used to flavour Nutella?
Hazelnut
What is "lingua franca"?
Lingua franca is a language used for communication between groups of people who speak different languages, for example English being used when two persons have other mother tongues.
What does HSE stand for?
Health, Security and Environment
When did the Deepwater Horizon explode?
On April 20, 2010
Which countries is the UK made up of?
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
In which James Bond film did Daniel Craig first play 007?
Casino Royale (2006)
What is a critical mindset?
It is the ability to do independent thinking, and to be critical about sources.
What is a fixed mindset?
When you avoid challenges, ignore feedback and do not learn from your mistakes.
What are the names of the two major political parties in the US?
Republicans and Democrats
Who wrote "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
The internal angles of a triangle will always total how many degrees?
180 degrees
What is «formal» communication?
Professional, impersonal and polite communication
What is a growth mindset?
When you learn from your mistakes, feedback and want to train your brain.
What is the American dream?
The American dream is the idea that you can achieve success and happiness if you only work hard enough.
When and why was the slogan “keep calm and carry on” made?
During World War 2 to keep the British spirit up and avoid panic by doing everyday tasks.
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world" - who is quoted here?
Mahatma Gandhi
What is the difference between skillset and mindset?
A skillset is an ability or activity that can be learned, such as languages or math.
A mindset is your outlook on the world and your personality, such as being on time and being polite.
What should a neatly structured body paragraph in an essay include?
Topic sentence, argumentative sentences, examples and a concluding sentence. References as well if you use any other work than your own.
Who was Oscar Grant and what famous book and film is inspired by his death?
He was a 22 year-old African Amerian who got shot and killed by the police. The Hate U Give is inspired by this incident.
What is the name of the Scottish capital and what is the name of the most populated city in Scotland?
Edinburgh (capital, 500k) and Glasgow (1,6 mill)