Vocabulary
Give the English for "abroger" (not cancel)
to repeal
Conjugate the verb:
The Eighteenth Amendment (ratify) in 1919
was ratifies
What was an illegal drinking establishment during prohibition called?
A blind pig
What year did Prime Minister Kevin Rudd offer a formal apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples?
2008
Who is the current PM in the UK?
Rishi Sunak
Give a synonym for yet
however
Rephrase with 2 different expressions:
They were compelled to obey
were forced / had to
Tue or false?
There are more kangaroo and sheep than people.
True (there are twice the amount of kangaroo, and three times the amount of sheep! To help curb the kangaroo population, eating kangaroo meat has become commonplace, while sheep are used for meat as well as their wool).
Over what period did Prohibition take place? (from ... until ...)
1920 - 1933
Which British colony became independent in 1947?
India
Give a synonym for "to take an exam”
to sit an exam
Conjugate
He (want) to see her but when he (arrive) she (go away)
wanted / arrived / had gone away
What was Al Capone convicted for?
Tax evasion
When did Al Capone die?
1947
What do Jamaica, Australia and Ghana have in common?
They belong to the Commonwealth
Give a synonym for "to express ideas
to voice
Conjugate
We really enjoyed _____ the day with you. (spend)
spending
Who wrote Brave New World?
Aldous Huxley
What was the date of the American Revolution?
1776
Who was president of the US:
- before Bill Clinton?
- before Barack Obama?
George Bush / George W.Bush
People who share the same values and mindsests are ............................................people
like-minded
Conjugate
She ________ (to finish) reading her book already.
has finished
Why did He Jiankui carry out experiments on human embryos?
to try to give them protection against HIV.
Donald Trump was found guilty by a New York jury of how many charges ?
34
The Stolen Generations were the children of Australian Aboriginal and ____ _____ Islander
Torres Strait