Vocabulary
A word or phrase that can be used in place of saying "for example".
Possible answers: for instance, one example of this, another example is
What are the 3 types of 'hook' you can use to begin writing an essay?
A question, a quotation or statistics (facts and figures).
What is Big Ben?
A clock.
Which country does 'fish and chips' originally come from?
Portugal
What should you say when someone sneezes in the UK?
Bless you!
What are the complete words from these abbreviations: min. approx. no. vs
minimum, approximate/approximately, number, versus
What does it mean to 'compare and contrast'?
State the things that are similar and the things that are different.
True or False: The UK has the 3rd biggest economy in the European Union.
False! The UK is no longer a member of the European Union.
Name 3 ingredients from a traditional British breakfast.
Possible answers: bacon, sausage, egg, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes, hash browns, beans, black pudding
True of false: When having dinner with friends, before you start eating you should say: "Enjoy your meal!"
False! In the UK, people either say nothing in this situation, or they copy French people by saying "Bon appetit!"
A word that describes something that is very physically or mentally challenging. (adjective)
Gruelling
How do you 'summarise' your essay?
Repeat the main points of the essay in a small number of words.
London is the UK's biggest city. What is the 2nd biggest?
Manchester
What is the most popular type of takeaway food in the UK?
Indian food.
True or false: In the UK it is impolite to say you are going to the toilet. So people say: "I'm going to visit the River Thames".
False!
What does it mean if something is "not really my cup of tea".
It's something you don't enjoy or are not interested in.
Give 3 linkers that can be used to show contrast.
Possible answers: in contrast, conversely, however, whereas, while, but.
What are the names of the 2 biggest airports in the UK?
Gatwick and Heathrow.
On which day of the week is it traditional for British people to have a big roast dinner in a pub?
Sunday
Where did Sherlock Holmes live?
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character and, therefore, did not live anywhere.
What is a more academic word we can use in place of the word 'parts'.
Components, elements or units.
Why should you never use 'phrasal verbs' in your essay?
Phrasal verbs are too informal to use in an essay, which should be a FORMAL piece of writing.
How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she died?
96 years old.
What is the most popular flavour of ice-cream in the UK?
Vanilla
Which city do The Beatles come from?
Liverpool