Summer Music
In the film Grease, the two main characters sing their first song about meeting each other during the summer holidays. Complete the name of the song:
"Summer _____"
Nights
People put clothes in this when they go on a trip.
A suitcase
What is added to salmorejo to differentiate it from gazpacho?
bread
This sport is played with a ball and a net on sand.
Beach volleyball
Which U.S. state experiences the most wildfires during summer? (a) Texas (b) Arizona (c) California
Answer: California.
A ray of sunshine is...?
A positive, energetic person who is pleasant to be around
Which iconic American popstar has a hit called Cruel Summer?
Taylor Swift
At the airport, you go here to wait to board your flight
The departure lounge
What is Spain's favourite ice-cream flavour?
Chocolate
In which city were the Summer Olympics (2024)?
Paris
What is 4th of July in the United States?
Independence Day
Vacation mode describes....
“a state of mind in which you are relaxed and carefree, and is usually associated with being on vacation.”
Last year was dubbed "Brat" Summer by many pop music lovers. Which artist's album were they referring to?
Charli XCX
What is referred to as "The Happiest Place on Earth" a term first used in 1955.
Disneyland
What are the typical ingredients of sangria?
Red wine and fruit juice
In which city will the next summer Olympics (2028) be held?
Los Angeles
Name a country where the sun is out at midnight for period in the summer.
Canada, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Russia and Alaska (USA)
A summer fling is
“a short or casual relationship that occurs during the summer.”
Harry Styles has a song about the sweetness of a summer fruit. What is the name of the song?
Watermelon sugar
Name five types of holiday accomodation.
a hotel, an apartment, a campsite, a motorhome, a caravan, a tent, a cabin, a country house, some kind of boat.
Horchata is made from "chufa" nuts. What large feline gives its name to the English name for these nuts?
Tiger nuts
Which three countries will host the 2026 World Cup.
Canada, The USA and Mexico
In August we can typically see a meteor shower in our night skies, what's the name of this phenomenon?
The Perseid
Sun-kissed describes
a person’s skin that is “tanned after being in the sun.”
Which Hollywood actor and rapper had a 1991 hit called Summetime with his long-time musical collaborator DJ Jazzy Jeff
Will Smith
The USA, France and Spain are the top three worldwide tourist destinations in the world. Put them in the correct order from 1st to 3rd.
France, Spain, USA
Which expensive spice is typically added to paella?
Saffron
How many people make up synchronised swimming teams?
Eight
Which animal lays numerous eggs on beaches around the world in the summer?
The sea turtle
The Dog days of summer refer to what?
the hottest days of the season.
Martha and the Vandellas had a 1964 hit comparing a young lady´s love to the word we use when we experience a period of extremely hot weather. What was the name of the somg?
Heatwave
When is the longest day of the year or summer solstice?
21st June
What are the 7 ingredients that are typically used to make gazpacho.
tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, garlic, oil, vinegar
In what month is Wimbledon normally held?
July
What is the most popular summer movie of all time? (a) Jaws (b) Raiders of the Lost Ark (c) Star Wars (Episode IV: A New Hope)
Answer: Star Wars.
What is an Indian summer?
A period after summer has finished in early autumn when the weather remains as hot as in summer.