Collocations
Idioms
People
Places of the world
Background knowledge
100
A person who actively tries to prevent damage to the environment.
eco-warrior
100
What's the meaning of the idiom "have money to burn"?
To have lots of money
100
This person was so well-know that never needed a passport.
Queen Elizabeth the Second (but it's true about any UK monarch)
100
This country near Australia has three million people and seventy million sheep!
New Zealand
100
One of the most popular holidays in the US is...
Christmas is one of the most popular holidays in the US. It’s celebrated by 90% of Americans.
200
The plot of the book/film/somebody's story is so interesting that your attention is focused only on it.
gripping tale
200
What's the meaning of the idiom "cook the books"?
a. Have no money for living.
b. Falsify information in financial records
c. Use cookery books to master cooking skills
b. Falsify information in financial records and accounting
200
Well-known British actor whose surname is really difficult for pronouncing
Benedict Cumberbatch
200
The capital of Australia is...
CANBERRA
200
What 3 words are the most common in English language?
The, I and be
300
increase public understanding
raise awareness
300
What's the meaning of the idiom "bring home the bacon"?
To earn a living for the family
300
Name the group created Bohemian Rhapsody
The Queen
300
In London the underground is called...
The Tube
300
How many countries in the world have Englsh as their official language?
(Give the closest number +/-10!)
English is the official language of 67 countries.
400
Public appreciation for a person's or group's achievements
gain recognition
400
What's the meaning of the idiom "apple of my eye"?
It's used to call a person you love the most.
400
The actor who played rolls in both Harry Potter and The Twilight
Robert Pattinson
400
What is older: Stonehenge or the Pyramids?
Stonehenge is older than the Pyramids
400
Which is the largest English-speaking country in the world?
With 300 million native speakers, the United States of America is considered the largest one.
500
have a hairy moment
500
What's the meaning of the idiom "get hitched"?
a. Get ripped off
b. Get married
c. Get arrested for a theft
b. Get married
500
What's his name?
Ed Sheeran
500
What is the largest state of the USA?
Alaska is the largest state in the US, and used to belong to the Russian Empire before the US purchased it.
500
How often is a new word added to the dictionary in English language?
A new word is added to the dictionary every 98 minutes, it means almost 14 words per day. During the course of the year, almost 4,000 new words are added to dictionaries. So, don’t freak out trying to learn all the existing vocabulary out there.