This is London
What is the primary role of a "picker" in a workplace context?
Someone who selects or gathersi tems
What does the word "awry" mean
Wrong
Which language has the largest number of speakers in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
What was Britain's role during the Industrial Revolution?
It was a leading force in the change from hand to machine
Who is the head of the state in Britain
King Charles the 3rd
Claridge's is best known as:
A famous hotelin London
In what context is the word "alien" used in the text?
that something is strange or foreign
Give three factors that contribute to English being considered the "global language"
Colonisation, capitalism, and culture
Why were American inventions significant at the end of the 19th century?
They allowed knowledge to be spread more easily
What is the total population in the UK (2020)
67 million people
What do Big Yaw, Baby Yaw and Moses X do for a living?
they gather objects left on trains and sell drugs
true or false: The couple in the short story are most likely of different ethnicities?
true
In 1500, where was English primarily spoken?
On the British Isles, primarily in England
What decision did Norwegian politicians make regarding language education in the 19th century?
They replaced Latin with English in schools
Name the countris in the United Kingdom and in the Great Britain and in
UK: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
GB: England, Scotland and Wales
According to Moses X, what was the British Empire built on?
sugar, slaves, and opium
Explain what we mean with "an open ending" and what function does it have?
is a conclusion that leaves some plot points unresolved
Where were colonies established as part of the British Empire’s expansion?
Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand
What cultural development in the USA in 1920 significantly contributed to the spread of English?
The first commercial radio broadcast
Name the thee Branches of British Government
Judical branch (supreme court of the United Kingdom)
Legislative (house of commons and house of lords)
Executive (government ministers)
According to Ben Judah’s findings, what percentage of Londoners were born abroad?
40%
Why is in medias res common in short stories?
need to get on with their action quickly
According to the text, what was one reason for the British Empire’s rapid expansion?
Economic prosperity and self-confidence
What major technological innovation changed the world in 1991?
The invention of the World Wide Web
Name at least three iconic London buildings
Big Ben, City Hall, Tower Bridge, The Gherkin, Tower of London