B1 English Vocabulary
What’s the opposite of “cheap”?
Expensive
Who is the current King of the United Kingdom (2025)?
King Charles III.
What´s the capital city of Switzerland?
Bern
Which animal can sleep for up to 22 hours a day?
Koala
What do you use to steer a car?
A steering wheel.
What do we call a person who writes for a newspaper?
A journalist
Who was Queen Elizabeth II’s husband?
Prince Philip.
Which ocean is on the west coast of the USA?
The Pacific Ocean.
What is unusual about the way dolphins sleep?
Only one half of their brain sleeps at a time.
What kind of fuel do most cars use? Name 2.
Petrol or diesel.
What is the difference between “borrow” and “lend”?
“Borrow” means to take something for a short time; “lend” means to give something for a short time.
What is the name of Prince William’s wife?
Catherine (Kate Middleton), the Princess of Wales.
What is the largest country in the world by area?
Russia
What’s the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name?
The letter Q.
What is the name of the part of a car that stops it?
The brakes.
What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean?
It means to stop doing something, usually because it’s difficult.
Which royal family member stepped back from royal duties and moved to the USA?
Prince Harry
Which river flows through Egypt?
The Nile
Which fruit can float in water because it's 25% air?
An apple
What is the difference between an electric car and a hybrid car?
An electric car runs only on electricity; a hybrid uses both electricity and petrol/diesel.
Which word means “able to understand and share someone’s feelings”?
Empathetic.
What is the official residence of the British monarch in London?
Buckingham Palace
Name three countries that start with the letter “C”.
Canada, China, Chile (other answers possible).
Why do astronauts grow a little taller in space?
Because there is no gravity to compress their spine.
What do the letters “ABS” stand for in car safety systems?
Anti-lock Braking System.