Grammar
Vocabulary
Pirates/Treasure Island
Holidays
Trivia
100

When do we use past simple?

We use past simple for an action that started and finished in the past.

100

What is a pirate?

A pirate is a person who attacks and robs ships at sea.

100

What do you normally find on the X of a map? 

Bonus: What is it called in Pirate English?

Treasure

Bonus: Booty

100

When is Mother´s Day in Spain?

Mother´s day is the first Sunday in May. This year it was May 3rd. 

100

Which planet is the biggest?

Jupiter

200

What is the difference between past simple and past continuous? 

The past simple is used to talk about events, states or habits that happened at a specific time in the past; whereas past continuous talks about events and temporary states that were in progress around a certain time in the past.

200

Match the crew position to its responsibilities. 

1. The person who sails the ship and reads maps

2. The person who makes food for the crew 

3. The person chosen by the rest of the crew

A. Cook     B. Captain    C. Sailmaster


1. C

2. A

3. B

200

Name the Pirates. 

a.   b.  

A. Jack Sparrow

B. Captain Hook

200

What is celebrated on May 5th in many places around the world?

Cinco de Mayo

200

How many teeth does an adult human have?

32

300
Fill in the blanks with past simple or past continuous.


1. I ___ (sit) in the bank when you ___(call).

2.  I __: (finish) my online coursework at 10 pm. 

3. She ___ (not) answer the phone because she ___ (play) Call of Duty. 

1. I was sitting in the bank when you called. 

2. I finished my online coursework at 10 pm. 

3. She didn´t answer the phone because she was playing Call of Duty. 

300

Match the vocabulary to the definitions. 




1. a growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face.    

2. a large container normally made of wood

3. a large colored handkerchief,  worn tied around the head or neck.

a. bandana     b. beard    c. barrel

1. B

2. C

3. A

300

True or False? 

  1. Pirates have a universal language.

  2. Pirates wear eyepatches for fashion and safety reasons. 

  3.  Some pirates buried their treasures. 

1. False

2. False

3. True

300

Which Saint is celebrated on May 15th in Madrid, Spain? What is his occupation?

Saint Isidore; He is a farmer/labourer 

300

How many provinces are in Spain?

50

400

When do we use past perfect? Complete the sentences in past perfect. 

1. When they arrived we ___ already ___ cooking. (start)

2. He was very tired because he ___ ___ well. 

(sleep, negative)


We use past perfect to refer to make it clear that one event happened before another in the past.

1. When they arrived we had already started cooking. 

2. He was tired because he hadn´t slept well. 

400

What does weigh anchor mean in pirate English?

Be ready/get ready to go

400

Match the pirate phrases with their meanings. 

1. Ahoy

2. Shiver me timbers

3. Aye

A. Yes       B. What a surprise    C. Hello

1. C

2. B

3. A

400

Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated? What happened that day?

Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican celebration that recognizes a victory against the French on May 5, 1862.

400

What are the top two languages spoken in the world? Give the answer in order. 

1. Mandarin Chinese

2. English

500
Choose past simple, past continuous, or past perfect.


1. The train ___ just ___ (leave) when I ___ (arrive). 

2. When I _____ (arrive) the train ____ (leave). 

3. As soon as I ____ (arrive) the train ____ (leave). 

1. The train had just left when I arrived.

2. When I was arriving the train left. 

3. As soon as I arrived/had arrived the train left.

500

Describe the meaning of scurvy and use it in a sentence. 



Scurvy refers to someone who is nasty, mean or disliked. 

Ex) ¨You scurvy lass, you’ll get none of this treasure.”

500

Who was Jack Ward and how did he get the name Jack Sparrow? 

Captain Jack Ward was a legendary pirate and sailor who sailed to Tunisia. He was so obsessed with birds that the locals called him Jack "Asfur," Arabic for "sparrow." Hence, the name Captain Jack Sparrow.

500

Why is Cinco de Mayo so well-known and celebrated in various countries?

It is well-known worldwide because Mexicans in the USA and other countries use it as a day to show their pride in their culture. Many non-Mexicans celebrate the holiday.

500

What is the longest country in the world?

Brazil

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