Grammar
Fix this sentence: "I have went to the store yesterday."
"I went to the store yesterday." (Never use "have went," and "yesterday" needs past simple, not present perfect)
What's the difference between "lonely" and "alone"?
"Alone" = physically by yourself (neutral). "Lonely" = feeling sad about being alone (emotional).
How do you say "加油" in English? (Give two ways)
"Come on!" / "You can do it!" / "Go for it!" / "Keep it up!"
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
What does "spill the tea" mean?
To share gossip or juicy news
What's the difference between "I will do it" and "I am going to do it"?
"Will" = decided now / prediction. "Going to" = already planned / strong evidence.
Give a synonym for "delicious" that is NOT "tasty."
Yummy, mouthwatering, scrumptious, delectable
What is "火锅" in English, and what does it literally mean?
Hot pot — literally "fire pot"
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
What does "ghost someone" mean?
To suddenly stop replying to someone's messages and disappear from their life
Complete with the correct form: "If I ___ (be) you, I ___ (study) harder."
"If I were you, I would study harder." (Second conditional — imaginary situation)
What does "awkward" mean? Use it in a sentence about a social situation.
Uncomfortable or embarrassing. E.g., "It was awkward when I forgot my friend's name."
Translate this meme-worthy sentence: "我太难了。"
"I'm having such a hard time." / "My life is so hard." / "I'm struggling so much."
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Explain "when pigs fly."
It means something will never happen. E.g., "He'll clean his room when pigs fly."
Explain why this is funny: "The chicken crossed the road because it wanted to get to the other side." — Wait, that's not grammar. Try this: What's wrong with "Me and my friend goes to school"?
Two problems: "Me" should be "My friend and I" (subject), and "goes" should be "go" (plural subject).
What's the difference between "childish" and "childlike"?
"Childish" = negative (immature). "Childlike" = positive (innocent, pure).
Explain "面子" (mianzi) to a foreigner in English in one sentence.
"Mianzi" means "face" — it's about dignity, reputation, and social respect in Chinese culture.
What is the fastest land animal?
The cheetah (up to 70 mph / 112 km/h)
What does "I'm dead" mean in internet slang?
It means something is extremely funny. E.g., "That meme — I'm dead!"
Rewrite this sentence in three different ways (past, present perfect, future): "I eat noodles."
Past: "I ate noodles." / Present perfect: "I have eaten noodles." / Future: "I will eat noodles." (Accept variations)
Explain the word "hangry" and use it in a sentence.
Hungry and angry
What does "AA制" mean, and how do you explain it in English?
"AA制" means splitting the bill equally. In English: "Let's go Dutch" or "Let's split the bill."
What is the only food that never spoils?
Honey (archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs that was still edible!)
Explain the difference between "break a leg" and "break the ice."
"Break a leg" = good luck (before a performance). "Break the ice" = start a conversation in an awkward situation.