Vocabulary
What is the plural of mouse.
Mice
What is another name for a gumtree, commonly found in Australia?
/jɒt/
Complete the sentence with the correct form: I was exhausted yesterday because I _____________ (carry) bricks all days.
had been carrying
If you are full of beans, it means you _________.
a)need to go to the toilet
b) are acting in a silly way
c)have lots of energy
d) are full of ideas
c) you have lots of energy
What do you call a man whose wife has died?
a widower
Which constellation of stars appears on the Australian flag? a) The Big Dipper b) The Southern Cross c) The Southern Star d) The Union Jack
c) The Southern Cross
psyche
/ˈsaɪki/
Complete with the correct form: I will call you once the meeting _______ (be) over.
If you let the cat out of a bag, you _______.
a)say something rude or controversial
b)are in in a dangerous situation
c)reveal a secret
d)show your true intentions
c) reveal a secret
What do you call a nurse who helps a woman deliver a baby?
a midwife
What two animals appear on the Australian coat of arms?
an emu and a kangaroo
Tomb Raider
/tu:m reider/
What is the plural of phenomenon?
phenomena
If you are over the moon, you are feeling_______.
a)very happy
b)very angry
c)very surprised
d)very embarrassed
a) very happy
What's the opposite of parallel?
perpendicular
What is the capital of Tasmania?
Hobart
the Mediterranean
/ˌmedɪtəˈreɪniən/
Complete the sentence with the correct form: 'I wish I __________ (not buy) this car. It keeps breaking up.
hadn't bought
If something is described as the _______ knees, it is excellent.
a)bee’s
b)duck’s
c)cow’s
d)donkey’s
a) bee's
What do you call a person who doesn't drink any alcohol?
a teetotaller
When did Captain Cook arrive in Australia?
1770.
an Egyptian pharaoh
/ˈfeərəʊ/
Choose the correct option: The event wasn't cancelled...
a) despite the weather was bad b) in spite of bad weather c) although the bad weather d) even though it was bad weather
b
If you make a killing, you _______.
a)make someone laugh a lot
b) make a faux pas
c) love hunting
d) have a great financial success
d) have a great financial success