Countries Around the World
What is the capital of France?
Paris
Who sang "Thriller"?
Michael Jackson
Which ancient wonder was located in Egypt and is the only one still standing today?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
What is the past simple of "go"?
Went
What is the American word for "flat"?
Apartment
This country is famous for kangaroos and the Sydney Opera House. Name it.
Australia
Name a song by Ed Sheeran.
Shape of you, Thinking out loud, Bad Habits, etc.
In which year did World War II end?
1945
Choose the correct sentence: A) She don’t like coffee. B) She doesn’t like coffee.
B) She doesn’t like coffee.
In the UK, people eat "biscuits." What is the American equivalent?
Cookies
Name three official languages spoken in Switzerland.
French, German and Italian
What was The Beatles' first number-one hit?
Love Me Do
What was the name of the ship that sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg?
Titanic
Choose the correct sentence:
A) I am used to wake up early.
B) I am used to waking up early.
B) I am used to waking up early.
What is the British term for "truck"?
Lorry
What is the only country in the world that covers an entire continent?
Australia
Who won the Grammy to the Best New Artist in 2025?
Chappell Roan
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Correct this sentence: "I have seen him yesterday."
"I saw him yesterday."
In the US, people say "sidewalk." What is the British English word for it?
Pavement
Name four countries where Spanish is the official language, but each has a different accent.
(Any four of these:) Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, etc.
This legendary British rock band, formed in 1970, is famous for hits like Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, and Somebody to Love. What is the name of the band?
Queen
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?
New Zealand (1893)
Correct the error in this sentence:
"If I will see her, I will tell her the news."
If I see her, I will tell her the news. (First conditional: "If + present simple, will + base verb.")
The British call it an "aubergine," but in the US, it has a different name. What is it?
Eggplant