Hard Ideas and Soft Skills
If only I were a millionaire...
Business vs Startup
Are you tech-savvy?
Everything
100

What soft skills can you name? 

Being a team player, communication skills, public speaking skills, being a good leader 

100

In what country do people serve turkey on the Christmas table? The UK, the USA or Ireland? 

The UK. 

100

What are signal words for Present Perfect? 

Since, already, for, just. 

100

Tell the difference between will and be going to. 

Will - for decisions made in the moment of speaking; 

Be going to - used to make predictions about the Future or when we've already made a decision 

100

What's your favourite Christmas tradition? 

200

What can we "do" with skills? (Name 5 collocations with the word "skills") 

work on, measure, develop, acquire, and teach skills. 

200

What is the formula of "If only/I wish" for expressing regret? 

If only/I wish + past perfect

200

How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

Four: former business partner Jacob Marley, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

200

What are AI, AR, and VR? Speak a little bit on each of these. 

Artificial Intelligence, Augmented reality, Virtual reality. 

200

What is your favourite English lesson with me? 

300

Who is a famous character from animated movies that steals Christmas? 

The Grinch 

300

In "Home Alone", where are the McCallisters going on holiday when they leave Kevin behind?

Paris, France

300

Name 5 synonyms for a "company" 

Enterprise, firm, business, establishment, corporation. 

300

Name comparative and superlative forms of adjectives: Bad, far, much, little, easy, comfortable

Bad - worse - the worst

Far - further - the furthest 

Much - more - the most 

Comfortable - more comfortable - the most comfortable 


300

Are you a saver or a spender? What we can do with the money? 

Save money, earn money, waste money, and spend money. 

400

Can you name 4 simple ways to have a great idea? (TedTalk) 

1. Problem, 2. Listen, 3. Look,  4. Write your ideas down. 

400

What is the formula of "If only/I wish" for expressing complaining? 

If only/I wish +would + verb 

400

In what country do locals throw old furniture out of the window to symbolise a fresh start for the upcoming year? 

In Italy. 

400

What do you know about Python, C# and JS? 

Python - a straightforward language, very popular for Machine Learning and AI projects. 

C# - devs use it for working with the Microsoft.NET framework and for Unity game creation. 

JS - go-to language for front-end, can be used for the creation of web & mobile apps and video games. 

400

What is the animated movie where on Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure by train, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas? 

The Polar Express. 

500

What is the famous movie (especially the first part) that people watch during the Christmas season but it has nothing to do with Christmas?  

Harry Potter 

500

Say these words in English: корисний, надійний, зустрічати (натрапляти на), в двох словах. 

handy, reliable, encounter, in a nutshell. 

500

Name synonyms for the following: 1. A problem, 2. Consider, 3. Likely, 4. Short, 5. Hire, 6. Yearly. 

1. A pain point, 2. Take into account, 3. Chances are 4. Concise, 5. Bring on the board, 6. Annual 

500

What are the 12 traditional Ukrainian Christmas dishes?

Kutia, varenyky, borsch, mushrooms, holubtsi, pampushky, boiled drained fruits (uzvar), haricots, stewed cabbage, kolach, herring, vinaigrette

500

Name 3 facts about Steve Jobs 

Steve started his company in his friend's garage. 

Steve was adopted. 

Steve was a college dropout

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