English Literature
What is the name of the famous detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?
Sherlock Holmes
Which English king had six wives?
Henry VIII
Complete the sentence with the correct verb form: If I ____ (have) more time, I would learn another language.
had
What does the idiom “It’s raining cats and dogs” mean?
It’s raining heavily.
What is the name of the famous wizard played by Daniel Radcliffe?
Harry Potter
Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen
Which famous London building was once a royal palace and a prison?
The Tower of London
Correct the mistake in the sentence: She suggested me to apply for the job.
She suggested that I apply for the job. / She suggested applying for the job.
Complete the idiom: Don’t worry, the test will be easy. It will be a piece of ____.
cake
Which American movie features the song “My Heart Will Go On”?
Titanic
Who wrote Oliver Twist and Great Expectations?
Charles Dickens
What was the name of the conflict between the Houses of Lancaster and York?
The Wars of the Roses
Rewrite the sentence in the passive voice: They are believed to have stolen the painting.
The painting is believed to have been stolen.
Explain the meaning of the idiom “to break the ice.”
To start a conversation in an awkward or tense situation.
In which movie does the character say: “May the Force be with you”?
Star Wars
In which novel by Emily Brontë do Heathcliff and Catherine appear?
Wuthering Heights
What happened in England in 1066?
The Norman Conquest / William the Conqueror became king after the Battle of Hastings.
Complete the sentence with the correct verb form: By the time we got there, the film ____ (start).
had already started
What does the idiom “to hit the nail on the head” mean?
It means to say exactly the right thing or identify the problem correctly.
Which British actor played Mr Bean?
Rowan Atkinson
Which novel by George Orwell describes a totalitarian society ruled by Big Brother?
1984
What major event happened in London in 1666?
The Great Fire of London
Rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning. Use the word in brackets: It’s possible that he forgot about the meeting. (MAY)
He may have forgotten about the meeting.
What does the idiom “to let the cat out of the bag” mean?
It means to reveal a secret by accident.
Which American director made Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, and Schindler’s List?
Steven Spielberg