True or False
Lightning never strikes in the same place twice.
False.
Who is the President of the USA?
President Donald Trump
What is a Lingua Franca?
A common language ("fellesspråk")
What do we call the person who serves the guests? (take orders, bring the food, take payment)
The waiter / waitress
What animal is "Aslan" in "The Chronicles of Narnia"?
Oreo cookies have existed longer than chocolate chip cookies.
True
How many states are in the USA?
50 states
How many people speak English?
Over a billion
What is a vegetarian?
Someone who do not eat meat or fish
Where is the setting of "Friends" located?
New York, the USA
You only use 10 % of your brain.
False. Most of our brain is in use most of the time.
What countries do Great Britain consist of?
Scotland, England, and Wales
How did English come to Australia?
The British sent criminals there in 1788
What do we call the first course?
Appetizer / starter
Who wrote the Harry Potter-series?
J.K. Rowling
Around 100 people can fit in the mouth of a blue whale.
True. Another fun fact - Blue whale's major veins are so large that small child can pass through them.
What is the capital city of the US?
Washington, D.C.
Why is English a global language? (four factors)
Colonization, slavery, trade, globalization
What is "cutlery"?
Knife, spoon, fork, etc. ("bestikk")
Name at least three member of The Beatles.
Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Buzz Aldrin was the first person to urinate while on the moon.
True.
What is a non-rhotic language?
A language with a lack of the pronunciation of "r"-sounds at the end of words
Name the three invasions that impacted the English language.
Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Normans
Who is at the top of the kitchen hierarchy?
Executive Chef
Who is the founder of Apple products?
Steve Jobs