Vocabulary From this Week
(of a man) explain (something) to someone, typically a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.
mansplain
very rarely
Once in a blue moon
Which word means “to go away from a place”:
A) leave
B) live
a
What famous clock tower is located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster?
Big Ben
Which singer is known for the hit song “Shake It Off”?
Taylor Swift
Which country is famous for the Eiffel Tower?
France
evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.
ethnocentrism
teasing or joking with someone, not being serious
Pulling your leg
Which is correct?
A) I have been to France last year.
B) I went to France last year.
Answer: B) I went to France last year.
(“Have been” isn’t used with specific past times like “last year.”)
What color are the iconic London taxi cabs traditionally known for?
black
What is the name of the wizarding school in the Harry Potter series?
Hogwarts
Which is the largest continent in the world by area?
Asia
the initial, euphoric period where everything feels exciting and effortless
honeymoon phase
very expensive
Costs an arm and a leg
Which is correct?
A) He’s good in playing the guitar.
B) He’s good at playing the guitar.
Answer: B) He’s good at playing the guitar.
Which London museum is home to the Rosetta Stone?
British Museum
Which Marvel superhero is also known as the "God of Thunder"?
Thor
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
The aliens in the science-fiction film wanted to _________ human beings into their own race.
assimilate
"You make the choice...."
The ball is in your court
Choose the correct word:
The test was hard to _____, but I finally understood it.
A) accept
B) except
C) grasp
Answer: C) grasp
(“Grasp” means to understand. “Accept” and “except” are commonly confused but incorrect here.)
Which London park is famous for Speaker’s Corner, a traditional site for public debates and speeches?
Hyde Park
Which Netflix show features a telekinetic girl named Eleven and a place called the Upside Down?
Stranger Things
Which African country has both French and Arabic as official languages and borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Sahara Desert?
Morocco
off-balance, disoriented
off-kilter
Don't believe everything you hear. Take it with...
A grain of salt
Identify the sentence with correct word usage:
A) She made less mistakes than last time.
B) She made fewer mistakes than last time.
Answer: B) She made fewer mistakes than last time.
(“Fewer” is used with countable nouns like mistakes.)
What is the name of the ancient Roman name for the city now known as London?
Londinium
Which South Korean film won Best Picture at the Oscars in 2020, making history as the first non-English-language winner?
Parasite
Which country has the most time zones (including overseas territories)?
France