ENGLISH QUOTATIONS
“Success consists of going from _________ to _______ without loss of ___________.”
Winston Churchill
“Success consists of going from FAILURE to FAILURE without loss of ENTHUSIASM.”
Winston Churchill
On which of the following days is ‘Independence Day’?
a) July 4th
b) June 28th
c) July 4th
d) January 14th
c) July 4th
What nation does Wales share a border with?
ENGLAND
Say in a word or phrase:
* families with two partners who cannot have or don’t want kids are called ...
Families with two partners who cannot have or don’t want kids are called CHILDLESS FAMILIES.
Choose the correct form of the verbs.
Fiat started / was started by a group of Italian businessmen in 1899. In 1903, Fiat, produced / was produced 132 cars. Some of these cars exported / were exported by the company to the United States and Britain. In 1920, Fiat started / was started making cars at a new factory at Lingotto, near Turin.
Fiat WAS STARTED by a group of Italian businessmen in 1899. In 1903, Fiat, PRODUCED 132 cars. Some of these cars WERE EXPORTED by the company to the United States and Britain. In 1920, Fiat STARTED making cars at a new factory at Lingotto, near Turin.
“A __________ is made with _________ and beams; a _________ is built with __________ and dreams.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“A HOUSE is made with WALLS and beams; a HOME is built with LOVE and dreams.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Who is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Amazon.com, the world’s largest online marketplace?
JEFF BEZOS is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Amazon.com, the world’s largest online marketplace.
Name 6 typical things that can be found in an English breakfast.
Toast, jam, bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, tea/coffee, (baked) beans, black pudding etc.
What do letters STEAM stand for? What is STEAM Education?
Letters STEAM stand for: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
STEAM Education is an approach to teaching and learning that combines Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to guide student inquiry, discussion, and problem-solving.
(all the corresponding explanations will be accepted)
Fill in with the CORRECT prepositions:
a) We will deal ____ your order as quickly as possible.
b) You can’t rely _____ good weather for the whole trip.
c) We met, quite _____ chance, in the supermarket.
d) Don't ask _____ opinions; just do what you feel is best.
a) We will deal WITH your order as quickly as possible.
b) You can’t rely ON good weather for the whole trip.
c) We met, quite BY chance, in the supermarket.
d) Don't ask FOR opinions; just do what you feel is best.
“The future starts today, not ____________.”
Pope John Paul II
“The future starts today, not TOMORROW.”
Pope John Paul II
Who was the first president of the USA?
In 1789, George Washington took his oath of office as the first President of the United States.
The first stamp was released in 1840 and showed a portrait of a queen. Which queen?
QUEEN VICTORIA
Say in a word or phrase:
*A person who watches a lot of television and does not have an active life is...
A person who watches a lot of television and does not have an active life can be called A COUCH POTATO.
Rearrange the words to make sentences.
1. he late arrives he again ‘ll sacked If be
2. we the hurry miss unless We’ll train
3. town me you’re Visit when in
4. you As ‘ll soon as know we tell we
1. If he arrives late again, he’ll be sacked.
2. We’ll miss the train unless we hurry.
3. Visit me when you’re in town.
4. As soon as we know, we’ll tell you.
“___________ are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of ____________.”
Charles William Eliot
“BOOKS are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of TEACHERS.”
Charles William Eliot
Which state is also known as the Sunshine State?
FLORIDA
A prehistoric circle of stones dating back 5000 years is a big tourist attraction. What’s it called?
Stonehenge
Say in a word or phrase:
*an international organisation that encourages young people of all ages to take part in activities outside and to become responsible and independent is called...
THE SCOUTS – an international organisation that encourages young people of all ages to take part in activities outside and to become responsible and independent
Use few, a few, little, a little in the sentences below.
a) What you need is _____________ more self-confidence.
b) We stayed in New York for _____________ days before moving on to the Midwest.
c) I have got very _____________ friends, so I'm alone most of the time.
d) I'm sorry, but I speak _____________ Spanish. Can't we communicate in English?
a) What you need is A LITTLE more self-confidence.
b) We stayed in New York for A FEW days before moving on to the Midwest.
c) I have got very FEW friends, so I'm alone most of the time.
d) I'm sorry, but I speak LITTLE Spanish. Can't we communicate in English?
“Many people will ___________and out of your life, but only ___________ will leave _____________ in your heart.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
“Many people will WALK IN and out of your life, but only TRUE FRIENDS will leave FOOTPRINTS in your heart.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
What was the name of the hurricane that devastated New Orleans in 2005?
Hurricane Katrina.
Which of these football teams has its home ground in London?
a) Mansfield Town
b) Chelsea
c) Nottingham Forest
d) Manchester United
Chelsea Football Club is an English professional football club based in West London.
Say in a word or phrase:
* the idea that everyone should be able to use the same facilities, take part in the same activities, and enjoy the same experiences and treating them fairly and equally is ...
The idea that everyone should be able to use the same facilities, take part in the same activities, and enjoy the same experiences and treating them fairly and equally is called INCLUSION.
Zero, First or Second conditional sentence?
1. If I ___(to know) his address, I could contact him.
2. What will you do if you ___(to miss) the plane?
3. Nobody ______(to notice) if you make a mistake.
4. If you ___(to boil) water, all the bacteria are killed.
1. If I KNEW his address, I could contact him.
2. What will you do if you MISS the plane?
3. Nobody WILL NOTICE if you make a mistake.
4. If you BOIL water, all the bacteria are killed.