Vocabulary B2
Choose the correct word: Despite / Although the rain, we continued the picnic.
Despite the rain, we continued the picnic.
I haven’t seen her for two years.
Rewrite using "last".
It's been two years since I last saw her.
What animated movie features the song "Let it Go" ?
Frozen
What is the name of the longest river in world?
The Nile River
What are the two definitions of "leaves"?
To walk out of a room or situation.
Part of a plant or tree that changes in the fall.
What is the opposite of “encourage”?
discourage
Complete the sentence:
It was a very __________ performance. (impress)
impressive
Who played Forrest Gump?
Tom Hanks
Mont Blanc, Switzerland
What are two definitions of the word "bat?"
Animal with wings.
Instrument for playing baseball/cricket
What is the difference between "economic" and "economical"?
"Economic" relates to the economy (e.g., economic growth), while "economical" means cost-effective or not wasteful (e.g., an economical car).
If I ______ more time, I would travel the world.
a) have b) had c) will have d) would have
b) had
Who played Rose in the movie "Titanic" ?
Kate Winslet
How many red and white stripes are on USA's Flag.
13 (representing the original 13 colonies).
What does "break a leg" mean?
Good Luck
What’s a synonym of “reluctant”?
unwilling or hesitant
He didn’t go to the party, ______ he had promised to.
although
Tokyo, Japan (2020)
Rio de Janiero, Brazil (2016)
Which country has the most islands?
Sweden
What does it mean when you say that someone is:
Keeping something close to the/their chest.
It means they are being secretive and/or protective of something, unwilling to share details with anyone, or very few people.
What does the word "inevitable" mean?
something that cannot be avoided
They started working here in 2010.
Use: "since"
They have been working here since 2010.
What video game holds the record for best-selling game of all time (as of 2025) ?
Minecraft
What is the difference between the Netherlands and Holland?
The Netherlands is a name of the country and Holland is a region within the Netherlands (including 2 provinces).
What does it mean to "take to something like a duck to water"?
to discover that you are naturally good at something or that you find it very easy to do