UK Geography
Which main river goes directly through London?
The Thames (Themse)
What is special about the word 'chips' in English and German?
Chips in German = crisps in English; Chips in English = Pommes in German
Who plays Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films?
Emma Watson
Tell us the past participles of to sleep, to do, to bring, to throw, to fall and to go.
slept, done, brought, thrown, fallen, gone
Name three English football teams.
Manchester United/ City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea...
Where does the King of England live?
He lives in the Buckingham Palace.
Which two languages influenced the English vocabulary the most?
French and Latin
Name 3 members of the Royal Family.
Kate (Princess of Wales), her children George, Charlotte and Louis, Prince William, King Charles III., Prince Edward, Prince Andrew...
When do we use some, and when do we use any?
some = in positive statements and when you offer/ ask for sth., any = in negative statements and questions
What is the national animal of England?
the lion
Where did Robin Hood live?
Sherwood Forest in Nottingham
Tell us the difference between yet and not yet. Give one example sentence for both words.
yet = schon (Have you been to London yet?), not yet = noch nicht (I haven't been to London yet.)
Name two of Adele's most famous songs.
Someone like you, Hello, Set Fire to the Rain, Skyfall ...
Which two adverbs of indefinite time always come at the end of a sentence?
yet and before
Name at least two things that belong to a 'Full English Breakfast'.
eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast
Where are the two oldest universities in England located?
Oxford and Cambridge
Find two English words for the word "schwer" and explain their difference.
heavy = schwer (Gewicht), hard = schwer (Schwierigkeit)
What is Edward Pattinson famous for?
main role in the Twilight Saga
present perfect: refers to no exact time in the past, simple past: refers to exact time in the past
Explain what was special about Queen Elizabeth II.
She is the queen with the longest reign in history (over 70 years).
Name the four countries of the UK including at least two capital cities.
England - London, Scotland - Edinburgh, Northern Ireland - Belfast, Wales - Cardiff
Translate: Ich habe mein Zimmer gestern sauber gemacht. Aber die Katze habe ich gerade eben gefüttert.
I cleaned my room yesterday. But I've just fed the cat.
Which Bond films does Daniel Craig act in?
He's acting in Casino Royale, Skyfall and Spectre.
Explain how you build adverbs and when we use them. Also explain what is special about adverbs after to taste, to feel and to smell.
adjective + -ly; adverbs stay like adjectives after to taste, to feel and to smell (That smells fantastic.)
What are the British flag and the British National Anthem called?