IDIOMS
CELEBRITIES
HOLIDAYS
NETT'S: who's who?
ECA's: who's who?
100
this idiom means that worthwhile things take time and cannot be done overnight
"Rome wasn't built in a day"
100
This singer was born in 1986 and raised in New York City. Her debut album (2008) was titled "The Fame"
Who is Lady Gaga
100
Which day of which month does Chinese New Year fall in the lunar calendar?
1st day of the first month
100
This NETT's dad hold an important position in the UJC of Hong Kong
Who is Ayelet Zamek: her dad is Rabbi of United Jewish Congregation of Hong Kong
100
These HA like drama and have acted in several school plays.
Cherie and Tubby
200
this idiom means "easy"
"A piece of cake"
200
This is a fictional character created in 1953 by Ian Fleming. He was featured in 12 novels, the first of which was "Casino Royale"
Who is James Bond
200
what is the date of Mid-Autumn Festival in the lunar calendar?
August 15th
200
This NETT shaved his head for cancer charity
Who is Matt Levy
200
This HA likes English very much. She wears glasses and her favourite teacher is Ms Renita,who, she says, is like a princess.
Jane
300
give the two idioms which mean the following: a. people who prefer staying in versus going out b. people who love parties
a. homebodies b. social butterflies
300
Born in 1954, this actor, director and stuntman's real name is: Chan Kong San, and is the goodwill ambassador for Unicef
Who is Jackie Chan
300
Name 3 things you must NOT do on Chinese New Year to avoid bad luck
1. sweep the floor 2. wash your hair 3. break things
300
This NETT ran a race in Cambodia with her parents to raise money for Cambodian kids. She loves truffle mashed potatos.
Who is Lily Banks
300
This HA studied Macbeth in her own time and her team has just won a debate against La Salle College.
Carissa
400
finish these sentences with the correct TWO WORD idioms: a. the new ipad is________ _________ b. i told a __________ _________ to avoid hurting his feelings c. She loves food so much, she is a _______
a. cutting edge b. white lie c. foodie
400
Born December 17, 1770, this composer and pianist his first 6 string quartets in 1798. He began to go deaf at age 26. He died in 1857.
Who is Beethoven.
400
What is a common fruit eaten on Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year- International)- and what it is eaten with?
apple & honey
400
This NETT used to live in China, is from Argentina and has a younger sister and brother. She speaks English, Mandarin and Spanish
Who is Nicole Fleischer
400
This HA likes Korean pop stars very much. She spends lots of time doing revision and demands high standard of herself.
Yannie
500
give the English equivalent for the following Chinese idiom: "Not only can water float a boat; it can sink it also"
"The knife cuts both ways"
500
This actor and mucisian is male, alive and Taiwanese.
Who is Jay Chan
500
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada every year?
the second Monday of October.
500
This NETT has published her own book.
Who is Christie Au
500
This HA wants to fly a plane. She won the solo verse in the Speech Festival.
Carol Sung
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