Idioms
What does the idiom “It’s a piece of cake” mean?
It means something is very easy to do. For example: “The test was a piece of cake. I finished it in 10 minutes.”
What hobbies do you enjoy doing in your free time?
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Name one famous English-speaking country besides England and the USA.
What is the official language of Canada?
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canada (or Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, etc.)
Canberra
What holiday do people in the UK celebrate on December 25th?
Christmas
When can you say “I’m under the weather”?
You can say it when you feel sick or unwell. For example: “I’m under the weather today, so I stayed home from school.”
Choose the Correct Verb Form
She decided ________ (join / joining) the school chess club.
He promised ________ (help / helping) me with my homework.
They suggested ________ (play / to play) football after school, but it started raining.
to join
to help
playing
What is the difference between British English and American English in vocabulary? Give one example.
Some words are different: for example, “biscuit” (BrE) vs “cookie” (AmE).
flat (BrE) → apartment (AmE)
Example: I live in a small flat / apartment in London / New York.
lift (BrE) → elevator (AmE)
Example: Take the lift / elevator to the fifth floor.
holiday (BrE) → vacation (AmE)
Example: We’re going on holiday / vacation next week.
lorry (BrE) → truck (AmE)
Example: A lorry / truck delivered the boxes.
What do children do on Halloween in the UK?
Trick-or-treating
Describe a situation when someone “was over the moon.”
Someone is “over the moon” when they are very happy. For example: “My sister was over the moon when she got her first piano recital award.”
1. She suggested ________ (to go / going) to the park after school.
I forgot ________ (to lock / locking) the door this morning.
He enjoys ________ (play / playing) computer games in his free time.
Answer: going
Explanation: suggest always takes a gerund.
Answer: to lock
Explanation: forget + to-infinitive = you didn’t do something.
Answer: playing
Explanation: enjoy + gerund
Name a famous English author who wrote detective or mystery novels.
Which city in the UK is famous for its historical castles and medieval streets?
Agatha Christie
Edinburgh
Which holiday involves painted eggs and chocolate in spring?
Easter
Can you describe a time when you “got cold feet”? What happened?
Definition: To feel nervous, afraid, or hesitant about doing something, especially before an important event or decisio
“Last year, I had to give a speech in front of the whole school. At first, I felt confident, but when I went on stage, I got cold feet. My hands were shaking, and I almost forgot my lines. But then I took a deep breath and finished the speech. After that, I felt proud of myself.”
Questions:
I hope ________ (to meet / meeting) new friends at summer camp.
He promised ________ (to help / helping) me prepare for the English test.
They avoided ________ (argue / arguing) about the rules during the game.
to meet – “hope” is followed by to-infinitive because it expresses something you want to happen in the future.
Extended answer: “I hope to meet new friends at summer camp because I want to get to know people from other schools.”
to help – “promise” is followed by to-infinitive because it shows a commitment or intention to do something.
Extended answer: “He promised to help me prepare for the English test by explaining the difficult exercises and checking my homework.”
arguing – “avoid” is followed by gerund because it describes the action someone tries not to do.
Extended answer: “They avoided arguing about the rules during the game because they wanted everyone to have fun and not get angry.”
Name a famous British author who wrote stories about magical worlds for children.
A famous British author who wrote stories about magical worlds for children is J.K. Rowling. She is best known for the Harry Potter series, which tells the story of a young wizard, Harry, and his adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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Tell a short story using “over the moon” and “on cloud nine”.
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She can’t imagine ________ (live / living) without music in her life.
I tried ________ (to fix / fixing) my bike myself, but I needed my dad’s help.
I’m looking forward to ________ (meet / meeting) my cousins during the holidays.
Answers with explanation:
living – “can’t imagine” is followed by gerund because it refers to a general activity or situation.
Extended answer: “She can’t imagine living without music because it makes her happy, relaxed, and helps her focus on her studies.”
to fix – “try” + to-infinitive is used when someone attempts an action, especially if it is difficult.
Extended answer: “I tried to fix my bike myself by tightening the chain and adjusting the brakes, but I needed my dad’s help to finish the repair properly.”
meeting – “look forward to” is always followed by gerund because it refers to an anticipated activity.
Extended answer: “I’m looking forward to meeting my cousins during the holidays because we always have a lot of fun together and play games.”
Describe one famous British historical figure and their contribution to culture or literature.
William Shakespeare – he contributed plays and poetry that are still performed and studied worldwide.
Compare Christmas celebrations in the UK and the USA. What are some key similarities and differences?
Both the UK and the USA celebrate Christmas with decorations, gifts, and family meals. Differences include traditional foods (Christmas pudding in the UK vs. pumpkin pie in the USA) and events (carol singing and pantomimes in the UK vs. parades like Macy’s Thanksgiving in the USA).