Europe
Which letter is the first letter of the most country names (in English) in the European Union?
C
F
L
S
S
This tense is used for actions that started in the past and are still true now, often with "since" or "for."
present perfect
This city was the capital of the Silla Kingdom and is known for its ancient tombs and temples.
Gyeongju
This animal is the only one that can’t jump.
elephant
80% of the world's _____ is made in Ireland.
Botox
This city is the capital of the European Union and has many EU offices.
Brussels
In British English, this is the word for the back of a car where you put your bags.
boot
What unusual item do (or did) Koreans often give as a gift to students before exams?
A) A pencil dipped in soy sauce
B) A cake
C) Seaweed soup
D) A fork
D) A fork
This common food was the first eaten on the moon by astronauts.
bacon
Which of these animals is famously not found in Ireland?
A) Snakes
B) Wolves
C) Frogs
D) Hedgehogs
A) Snakes
People use the Euro in many countries. This country does not use the Euro.
Sweden
Which of these words is closest in meaning to “meticulous”?
A) Careless
B) Generous
C) Very careful and precise
D) Energetic and fast
C) Very careful and precise
This mountain is the highest in South Korea and is located on Jeju Island.
Hallasan
This board game was originally called “The Landlord’s Game” and teaches about buying property.
Monopoly
What is unusual about the Irish postal system?
A) You can send mail using only a smiley face
B) No one in Ireland has a house number
C) You don’t need a postcode in many rural areas
D) The mail is delivered by bicycle only
C) You don’t need a postcode in many rural areas
In which country is it illegal to keep just one guinea pig, because they get lonely?
A) Austria
B) Finland
C) Switzerland
D) Sweden
C) Switzerland
What does “to take something with a pinch of salt” mean?
A) To believe something completely
B) To be skeptical about something
C) To avoid saying something directly
D) To make something sound more exciting
B) To be skeptical about something
What do some Korean people believe about sleeping with a fan on in a closed room?
A) It improves dreams
B) It can cause headaches
C) It can kill you
D) It makes your soul leave your body
C) It can kill you
This animal's heart is so large, it can weigh as much as a car.
blue whale
What unusual thing happens in the Irish village of Lisdoonvarna every year?
A) People race donkeys through the streets
B) There’s a month-long matchmaking festival
C) Everyone dresses as leprechauns and camps in the forest
D) Pubs serve only green drinks
B) There’s a month-long matchmaking festival
This river is the second-longest in Europe and flows through many countries, including Austria and Hungary.
Danube River
What does the phrase “to bite the bullet” mean?
A) To eat something unpleasant
B) To avoid a difficult situation
C) To face something painful or difficult bravely
D) To speak without thinking
C) To face something painful or difficult bravely
What unusual attraction can you visit in Suwon, South Korea?
A) A museum of kimchi smells
B) A toilet-themed park
C) A library for dogs
D) A subway station that plays K-pop
B) A toilet-themed park
In Japan, it’s considered good luck to see one of these creatures crossing your path, as it is a symbol of good fortune.
frog
What’s strange about the Irish language (Gaeilge) and road signs?
A) They’re written backwards
B) They include emojis
C) They must appear above English.
D) They use a secret code
C) They must appear above English.