Clichés in the UK
The best job in the world
Detective stories in the Twenties
Robots are everywhere!
Spooky Scotland
M. Strippoli surprise questions
100

Are you allowed to carry a suspicious fish in the UK?

Yes, you're allowed to carry a suspicious fish in the UK because it's a dumb old law. /
No, you're not allowed to carry a suspicious fish in the UK.

100

What animals make Australia popular? (minimum 2)

The animals that make Australia popular are: the kangaroo, the koala, the platypus, the wombats etc.

100

Where did Joe Costello die?

Joe Costello died in the Cotton Club.

100

Can Sophia the robot walk?

No, it/she can't.

100

Where does Nessie live?

It lives in the Loch Ness, in Scotland.

100

What's the English for "château"?

Castle.


200

Who are George's favourite celebrities?

George's favourite celebrities are David Beckham and the Queen of England.
200

Where would you live if you became an island caretaker for the islands of the Great Barrier Reef?

You would live in Australia, in a luxury house facing the Pacific ocean.

200

Who killed Joe Costello?

Joe Costello was killed by Mary Russel.

200

Can Bumblebee transform into a car?

Yes, it can!

200

Where is Glamis castle? What is special about this castle?

It is in Scotland. It is haunted.

200

You are in New York and you want to buy a burger. What's the name of the currency (money) you will need?

You will need dollars.

300

Give two clichés about the English or England.

It's always wet and cold in the UK. The Brits always eat fish and chips and drink tea. They really love the Queen etc.
300

Say the name of the five continents in English.

The five continents are Europe, America, Asia, Australia, Antartica.

300

Who is Joe Costello? What was his job?

He was the victim of a crime. He was a mafia boss.

300

What can Atlas the robot do? (minimum 3 abilities)

It can walk, it can run, it can jump, it can throw tools, it can do a backflip.

300

What are the Selkies?

The Selkies are mythical Scottish creatures which look like mermaids.

300

You are in London and you want to buy fish and chips. What's the name of the currency (money) you will need?

You will need pounds.

400

What is the typical weather in the UK?

The typical weather in the UK is grey, cold, and wet.
400

What animal has Ben ridden?

Ben has ridden an ostrich!

400

Who was Joe Costello's driver?

Franck O'Connel was Joe's driver.

400

What parts does a robot need to work? 

To work, a robot needs robotic arms, mechanical legs, a brain (a computer powered by AI), a battery, wires etc.

400

What is a Cu-Shi?

It is a mythical creature which looks like a green dog.

400

What countries are part of the United Kingdom?

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

500

What is the typical Parisian people behaviour?

Parisians are rude.
500

What animal has kissed Ben?

Ben has kissed a giraffe! 

500

Why did Mary kill Joes Costello?

Mary killed Joe to avenge her brother.

500

What are the special abilities that a robot working in a hospital needs to have? 

They need to make very precise movements. They need to be able to take care of patients. They need to perform surgery.

500

What was Janet Douglas accused of? 

Janed Douglas was accused of poisoning the king of Scotland.

500

Pronounce "which" and "deep"

Wh(i)tsh / D(i:)P

600

What is the age required to have a part-time job in the UK?

You can have a part-time job in the UK at 13 years old.

600

What are the duties of the island caretaker from the best job in the world? (minimum 2)

The island caretaker will have to feed ocean fish, collect the mail, clean the pool and take pictures for a blog.

600

What was illegal during the twenties in the USA?

Drinking alcohol was illegal during the twenties in the USA.

600

What are Isaac Asimov's  three laws of Robotics?

  1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
  2. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
  3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
600

What is the name of the little girl in the Loch Ness legend?

Her name is Alice.

600

Give the name of 5 countries where English is spoken by a large part of the population.

England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Nigeria, The USA, India, South Africa, Canada, Australia, New Zealand etc.
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