Riddles
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
What are the colours of the Union Jack?
Red, white and blue
How many states are there in the USA?
50 states
What does TKT stand for?
The Teaching Knowledge Test is known as TKT.
What goes up but never comes down?
Your age
Which holiday is celebrated at the end of November in the USA?
Thanksgiving Day
How many countries are there in the UK? Can you name them?
4 - England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Bonus
Bonus points
Where does today come before yesterday?
A dictionary
Name 6 typical things that can be found in an English breakfast.
bacon, fried eggs, grilled tomato slices, toasted bread and butter, sausages, a mug of English tea, baked beans, fried mushrooms and hash browns
What is the biggest city in the USA?
New York
To discover, judge, test or form an opinion on learners' ability, proficiency or progress either formally or informally.
assessment
What can you catch, but not throw?
a cold
How often is a general election held in the UK?
Every five years, on the first Thursday in May
Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States as a gift from France
To tell someone how well they are doing
feedback
What building has the most stories?
A library
It is Friday night and you are feeling very tired after your first week in your new job in the UK. Your colleagues invite you to the pub, how do you respond?
How many different US dollar bills are there?
Common American Dollar bills are $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.
$500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 bills are also in circulation, but are used less frequently.
To learn a language without studying it, just by hearing and/or reading and then using it. This is the way people usually learn their first language
acquisition