Informal Expressions
British slang for a friend
Mate
"Don't judge a book by its cover" means ...
Don't make assumptions about someone or something based solely on their appearance or first impression
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edunburgh
This English writer is famous for his plays, poems and sonnets.
William Shakespeare
What does England celebrate on the 26th December?
Boxing Day
British slang for exhausted
Knackered
"Honesty is the best policy" means ...
Used to say that telling the truth is better than lying even when it is hard to do
The name of the Palace where the King lives is …
the Buckingham Palace
This author became famous very quickly after writing the story about a boy-magician. The book is called the best-seller of children literature.
Joanne Rowling (J.K. Rowling)
St Patrick’s Day
An expression used to encourage someone to keep going and to not give up
Hang in there
"Strike while the iron is hot" means ...
Make use of an opportunity immediately
What is the Tower of London now?
a fortress
She is called the queen of detective novel. She wrote 68 novels and some plays.
Agatha Christie
On November 5th, people in Britain celebrate Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes Night). What do they usually do on this day?
a) Eat pancakes
b) Watch fireworks
c) Wear costumes
d) Go to the beach
b) Watch fireworks
An expression to tell the other person that they can make the decision; you don’t have a strong opinion
It's up to you
"Rome wasn't built in a day" means ...
You cannot expect to do important things in a short period of time
Which countries make up Great Britain?
England, Scotland and Wales
This writer lived in Rottingdean where the local gardens are named after him. He is the author of the 'Jungle Book'.
Rudyard Kipling
Europe’s biggest street festival happens in July. Where does it take place?
a) Edinburgh
b) Notting Hill, London
c) Cardiff
d) Belfast
b) Notting Hill, London
To feel extremely disappointed
Gutted
"It's no use crying over spilled milk" means ...
To feel sorry or sad about something that has already happened
What can you see in Trafalgar square?
Nelson statue
Charles Dickens is a famous British writer. Which of these books was written by him?
a) Pride and Prejudice
b) A Christmas Carol
c) Hamlet
d) The Hobbit
b) A Christmas Carol
On this day throughout the UK, British soldiers, sailors and airmen who died in two world wars are remembered. What is the name of this day?
a) Remembrance Day
b) Victory Day
c) Independence Day
d) Peace Day
a) Remembrance Day