School Systems
In the UK, what do students usually wear to school?
A) Casual clothes
B) School uniforms
C) Sports clothes
D) Traditional costumes
B) School uniforms
Which famous clock tower stands in London?
A) Eiffel Tower
B) Big Ben
C) Sydney Tower
D) Statue of Liberty
B) Big Ben
What do Australians often say instead of “Hello”?
A) G’day
B) Bonjour
C) Hola
D) Cheers
A) G’day
What do many American teens do after school?
A) Go to afternoon clubs and sports teams
B) Go home and sleep
C) Start working full-time
D) Visit family in another city
A) Go to afternoon clubs and sports teams
In American English, people say “apartment.”
What do British people usually say?
A) Flat
B) Condo
C) Home
D) Suite
A) Flat
What is the American equivalent to a German “Realschule”?
A) Middle school
B) College
C) Elementary school
D) Kindergarten
A) Middle school
Where can you find the Great Barrier Reef?
A) New Zealand
B) Australia
C) USA
D) UK
B) Australia
In the UK, people often drink...
A) Iced coffee
B) Tea with milk
C) Green tea
D) Coke
B) Tea with milk
In Australia, which activity is very popular among young people?
A) Skiing in the Alps
B) Surfing at the beach
C) Hiking in the jungle
D) Ice skating on lakes
B) Surfing at the beach
What does the Australian word “arvo” mean?
A) Breakfast
B) Afternoon
C) Evening
D) Weekend
B) Afternoon
In Australia, students can take part in “School of the Air.” What does that mean?
A) They study on airplanes
B) They study online from home in remote areas
C) They go to a special sports school
D) They study only foreign languages
B) They study online from home in remote areas
Which landmark welcomes visitors to New York City?
A) Tower Bridge
B) Golden Gate Bridge
C) Statue of Liberty
D) Buckingham Palace
C) Statue of Liberty
What is typical for American schools?
A) Wearing a school uniform
B) Having lockers and pep rallies
C) Only one long lunch break
D) Starting school at 10 a.m.
B) Having lockers and pep rallies
What is a “prom” in the USA?
A) A big sports event
B) A school party at the end of the year
C) A test
D) A school trip
B) A school party at the end of the year
In the UK, if someone says “I’m knackered,” what do they mean?
A) I’m angry
B) I’m tired
C) I’m hungry
D) I’m late
B) I’m tired
What happens at an American high school graduation?
A) Students wear caps and gowns and get their diplomas
B) Students take new exams
C) Students vote for a prom queen
D) Teachers receive awards
A) Students wear caps and gowns and get their diplomas
Uluru (Ayers Rock) is sacred to which group?
A) Native Americans
B) Aboriginal Australians
C) Scottish Highlanders
D) Maori
B) Aboriginal Australians
Which holiday is especially big in the USA but not in the UK or Australia?
A) Halloween
B) Easter
C) Thanksgiving
D) Christmas
C) Thanksgiving
In the UK, what do many teens do on weekends?
A) Go to pubs
B) Meet friends in parks or shopping centres
C) Stay at school
D) Travel abroad
B) Meet friends in parks or shopping centres
Which expression is typical American slang for “very good” or “awesome”?
A) Brilliant
B) Wicked
C) Sweet
D) Cheeky
C) Sweet