English Language
What does 'proofreading' mean?
Checking your writing for errors like grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes.
Name 3 things that should NOT be used in formal writing.
Contractions, Phrasal Verbs and Slang (colloquial language).
What 3 things are included in Afternoon Tea in the UK?
Tea, sandwiches and cakes.
Which of these things are NOT usually found on the menu of a Chinese restaurant in the UK: spring rolls, egg fried rice, chips, hotpot.
Hotpot
What should you say when someone sneezes in the UK?
Bless you!
What word describes the act of taking credit for someone else's work.
Plagiarism.
When writing a report, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
State the purpose of the report.
What are the names of the 2 biggest airports in London?
Heathrow and Gatwick.
Name 3 ingredients from a traditional British breakfast.
Possible answers: bacon, sausage, egg, toast, mushrooms, 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!"
Which word means: the main idea of a presentation
takeaway
Replace these abbreviations with the complete words: appt. temp tech vs. approx
appointment, temperature or temporary, technology, versus, approximate
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 word means: 'changing the words of a sentence but keeping the same meaning'.
Paraphrasing
Name 3 linkers/discourse markers that show contrast.
but, although, despite this, in spite of this, on the other hand, while, in contrast, conversely, however
What is the name of the British healthcare system?
The National Health Service or NHS.
On which day of the week is it traditional for British people to have a big roast dinner in a pub?
Sunday
What kind of festival is Glastonbury?
A music festival.
Give 3 alternatives for the word: Advantages
argument in favour of, benefit, positive aspect, pros selling point, upside
Name 3 features of a report.
Possible answers: sections, headings, sub-headings, bullet points, introduction, conclusion, statement of purpose
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
Where did Sherlock Holmes live?
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character and, therefore, did not live anywhere.