english speaking world
WHAT IS CAPITAL OF CANADA?
OTTAWA
What does “borrow” mean (in your own words)?
to take something and return it later
What does “look forward to” mean?
to be excited about something in the future
Choose the correct option: “I’m used ___ getting up early.”
to
What holiday is celebrated on the 4th of July?
Independence Day
Which US city is known as “The Big Apple”?
NEW YORK CITY
What is a synonym for “difficult”?
challenging / hard
What does “give up” mean?
to stop trying
What’s wrong: “I did a mistake”?
It should be: “I made a mistake.”
Name one major cultural influence of Hollywood globally.
film/TV/music trends worldwide influence
Which country is also called “Down Under”?
AUSTRALIA
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What does “run out of” mean?
to have no more of something
Correct the mistake: “By 5 p.m., I will finish my homework.” (future perfect)
By 5 p.m., I will have finished my homework.
What does the “American Dream” mean?
the idea that anyone can succeed through hard work
What is the name of the British parliament building?
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
What does the word “misleading” mean?
giving the wrong idea / confusing
What does the idiom “break the ice” mean?
to start a conversation in a social situation
Name the tense: “She has been working here for 5 years.”
present perfect continuous
What does “melting pot” mean in American culture?
a society made of many cultures blending together
Which country has two official languages: English and French?
CANADA
What is the difference between “say” and “tell”?
“tell” needs an object (tell someone), “say” doesn’t
What does “He let me down” mean?
He disappointed me
Correct and explain: “Neither of the answers are correct.”
Neither of the answers is correct (neither = singular subject)
What is the name of the US national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner