Phrasal Verbs
What does “wake up” mean?
to stop sleeping
What do people show at the airport to travel abroad?
Passport
What color is strongly connected to Ireland and often worn on St. Patrick’s Day?
Green
What is the longest river in the world? How long is it?
Nile River (about 6,650 km)
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What does “look after” someone mean?
to take care of them
What do you call the small bag you carry on a trip?
backpack / carry-on bag
In which country do people wear kimonos for traditional festivals and ceremonies?
Japan
In which country is the Sahara Desert located?
Egypt
Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
Mars
What does “give up” mean
to stop doing something
What is the difference between a direct flight and a connecting flight?
A direct flight goes straight to the destination; a connecting flight has a stop and a change of plane.
In which country is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, one of the biggest holidays of the year? Also, people from there eat curry regularly.
India
The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the planet," is located in which country?
Brazil
What animal’s milk is pink?
Hippopotamus
What does “run out of” mean
to have no more of something
What should you do if you lose your passport in another country?
Go to your country’s embassy or consulate.
In some Middle Eastern countries, it is common to eat with your right hand only. Why is the left hand avoided?
Because the left hand is considered unclean or used for personal hygiene.
What is the tallest mountain in the world? How tall is it?
Mount Everest (8,848.86 metres)
Which country invented tea?
China
What does “come across” mean
to find something by chance
What do you call a ticket that lets you travel to a place and back again?
A round-trip ticket (or return ticket in British English).
In China, what is considered bad luck / mourning when used as a gift wrapping color, especially during celebrations like weddings?
White
What is the longest wall in the world? How long is it?
The Great Wall of China (21,196km)
Who is known as the "Father of Economics" and what book did he write?
Adam Smith, a Scottish philosopher and economist, who wrote "The Wealth of Nations"