Valentine's Day
When is Valentine's Day?
14th February
Complete this sentence:
Globalisation promotes and _________ how we move and exchange things across the world.
a) speeds up b) slows down c) doesn't change
Globalisation promotes and speeds up how we move and exchange things across the world.
Which part of the UK is London in?
London is in the South East of England.
Where am I from?
London
True or false?
A quarter (25%) of British single people celebrated Valentine's Day in 2021.
True
Complete the sentence:
February is considered the month of ________ around the world.
a) friendship b) romance c) commercialisation
February is considered the month of romance across the world.
How many Starbucks coffee shops are there in London?
a) 68 b) 168 c) 680
168
What are the four countries that make up the UK?
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland
True or False?
I have a cat.
False
What is the name of the UK's monarch?
King Charles III
Name three things people do to celebrate Valentine's Day in the UK.
Romantic dinners, giving chocolate, sending a card, trip away, flowers, perfume, jewellery.
Name three brands that are a sign of globalisation in the UK.
Starbucks, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Amazon, Zara etc.
Due to the north-south divide, the north of the UK experiences... Name two things.
Higher unemployment, lower standard of living, lower income, students receive lower grades etc.
I worked as a teacher for one year in which country?
a) UK b) Cyprus c) China
China
In 2021, what percentage of the food consumed in the UK was imported?
a) less than 50% b) more than 50% c) 100%
Less than 50% (42%)
How many Britons celebrated Valentine's Day in the UK in 2021?
a) 35 million b) 40 million c) 45 million
40 million
Every year there is a big sale in the UK in November. What is this day called?
Black Friday
The Political System in the UK is made up of three parts. What are these?
House of Commons, House of Lords, the Monarch
How many brothers and sisters do I have? Are they older or younger?
One younger brother
What is the translation of 'life expectancy' into Spanish?
Esperanza de vida
In 2021, the amount the UK spent on Valentine's Day was lower than the year before. Why?
Because of the pandemic
Digital globalisation (e.g. Facebook, IG, YouTube etc.) speeds up and improves how we ________ ____ people around the world.
connect to / communicate with
What is the name of the current UK Prime Minister?
Rishi Sunak
Where are my parents from? Hint: they are both from different islands.
Cyprus / Bahrain
What does MP stand for, when referring to politics in the UK?
Member of Parliament