Expressions
______ before the storm. + Share an example.
the calm before the storm (idiom)
a quiet or peaceful period before a period during which there is great activity, argument, or difficulty
Things are relatively calm at the moment, but I think this is probably the calm before the storm.
Which woman is known for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her work with the poor?
Mother Teresa
Which country is consistently ranked as the most peaceful nation in the world according to the Global Peace Index?
a) Switzerland
b) Iceland
c) New Zealand
d) Canada
b) Iceland
Which word describes a place that is quiet and free from disturbance?
a) Chaotic
b) Serene
c) Noisy
d) Lively
b) Serene
A phrase used to express hope that someone who has died is now at peace.
"Rest in peace"
What American civil rights leader gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech and advocated for peaceful protests to end racial segregation?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Which continent is home to the largest number of countries ranked in the top 10 most peaceful nations according to the Global Peace Index?
Europe
If a person feels "at ease" in a place, how do they feel?
a) Stressed
b) Comfortable and relaxed
c) Confused
d) Frustrated
b) Comfortable and relaxed
Hold Your________
Meaning: Be patient.
Hold your horses, the show will start soon.
What international organization, founded in 1945, aims to promote global peace and security through cooperation between nations?
a) The Red Cross
b) The League of Nations
c) The United Nations
d) NATO
c) The United Nations
What flower is often used as a symbol of peace and remembrance, especially in the UK and Commonwealth nations?
a) Rose
b) Lotus
c) Poppy
d) Daisy
Poppy
What does the adjective "idyllic" mean when describing a peaceful setting?
a) Chaotic and busy
b) Pleasantly peaceful and picturesque
c) Dull and boring
d) Dark and threatening
b) Pleasantly peaceful and picturesque
Offer an ______ branch
Meaning: to do something that shows goodwill in hopes of ending a disagreement and achieving peace
Offer an olive branch
The government offered an olive branch to its opponents by writing a formal apology for the atrocities committed by the army.
Which former U.S. President won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian efforts and promoting peace through diplomacy?
a) Bill Clinton
b) George H. W. Bush
c) Jimmy Carter
d) Barack Obama
Jimmy Carter
What symbol, designed in 1958 during the nuclear disarmament movement, is widely recognized as the international symbol for peace?
a) Olive branch
b) White dove
c) Peace sign (☮)
d) Rainbow flag
c) Peace sign (☮)
Which term refers to a feeling of deep peace and calm, often found in a meditative or quiet environment?
a) Turmoil
b) Tranquility
c) Chaos
d) Tension
b) Tranquility
Bite the______
a) dove
b)bread
c)bullet
Meaning: to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation
Bite the bullet
Example: My father has lost his job, so we have to bite the bullet and stop spending money on unnecessary things.
What European diplomat, known as the architect of the European Union, won the Nobel Peace Prize for fostering cooperation between European nations after World War II?
Robert Schuman
Which country was the first in the world to completely disarm its military and is known for its peaceful stance on international issues?
a) Costa Rica
b) Switzerland
c) Sweden
a) Costa Rica
What term describes a peaceful and unhurried lifestyle, often associated with rural living?
a) Fast-paced
b) Laid-back
c) Hectic
d) Chaotic
b) Laid-back