Food & Celebrations
Grammar
Year 2006
100

Before the modern red suit became standard, Santa Claus was commonly depicted in several colours, including this one.

Green

100

Complete the sentence:

"If I _____ harder for the exam, I would have passed."

had studied

100

This country hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2006.

Germany

200

In Spain, people traditionally eat twelve of these at midnight on New Year's Eve to bring good luck for the coming year.

Grapes

200

Complete the sentence with a phrasal verb that has 3 parts (it means I can't wait):

"I ____________ hearing from you soon."

look forward to 

200

What celestial body was officially reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006?

Pluto

300

In 1962, Marilyn Monroe famously sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to this U.S. president.

John F. Kennedy

300

Finish this sentence: 

By this time next year, I _____ my degree. (complete)

will have completed

300

This social media platform, originally limited to 140 characters, was launched in 2006.

Twitter

400

This food-related expression means that something is very easy to do.

A piece of cake

400

Change this sentence into an impersonal passive:

"People believe that the painting is worth millions."

It is believed that the painting is worth milions

400

This Nintendo console, famous for motion controls, was first released in 2006.

Wii

500

What does "Spill the beans" mean?

This food-related idiom means to reveal a secret, often unintentionally.

500

Complete the sentence:

"I'd rather you _____ me the truth yesterday." (tell)

had told

500

In 2006, Italy defeated this country in the FIFA World Cup final after a penalty shootout.

France
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