Vocabulary
Phrasal Verbs
Present Tenses
Past Tenses + used to
How much do you know about the UK?
100
My friend never changes his mind, even when he's wrong, he's really......
STUBBORN
100
Lately, the news have been really depressing. They ____ me ____. (demoralize, depress)
Lately, the news have been really depressing. They get me down. (demoralize, depress)
100
Why _____________ (you/smile) in that photo? You just lost the match!
Why are you smiling in that photo? You just lost the match!
100
As soon as the concert _______ (finish), everybody _______ (jump) up and __________ (race) to the exit.
As soon as the concert finished, everybody jumped up and raced to the exit.
100
What makes up the United Kingdom?
Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
200
What's the noun for the adjective "relieved"?
RELIEF
200
You're so tense today! Nervous even! You need to ____ ____! (relax)
You're so tense today! Nervous even! You need to chill out! (relax)
200
My cousin ____________ (always/use) my stuff when he comes home without asking for permission. I need to tell dad about this.
My cousin is always using my stuff when he comes home without asking for permission. I need to tell dad about this.
200
In the past, people in the village _______ celebrate together. Now, they just stay at home.
a) used to
b) would
c) both
c) both
200
What is the minimum compulsory school leaving age in the UK?
16
It is compulsory to attend school from 5 - 16 in the UK. From 16 – 18 young people in England must either remain in full-time education at school or college or start an apprenticeship or traineeship.
300
If you ever get married, you'll need a friend to act as your _________ . This friend will sign a certificate proving that you are officially married.
WITNESS
300
My brother ______ me ______ playing Call of Duty with him, but honestly I hate those kinds of games. (convince)
My brother talk me into playing Call of Duty with him, but honestly I hate those kinds of games. (convince)
300
What is the difference between these two phrases?
Pam's gone to her friend's house.
Pam's been to her friend's house.
Pam's gone to her friend's house.
(she's still there)
Pam's been to her friend's house.
(at some point in her life)
300
The story starts like this...
It _________ (be) a beautiful morning, the sun _______ (shine) and the birds____________ (sing).
It was a beautiful morning, the sun was shining and the birds were singing.
300
Which of the following nationalities has the largest number of UK residents?
Polish
Irish
Indian
Indian
400
An adjective that can have the following meanings:
- The opposite of generous.
- Someone who is unkind
MEAN
400
There was a tornado, so we had to _____ _____ the event. (cancel)
There was a tornado, so we had to call off the event. (cancel)
400
Have you _________ (ever/eat) real Japanese sushi?
Have you ever eaten real Japanese sushi?
400
I'm gradually ___________ (used to/speak) in Spanish.
I'm gradually getting used to speaking in Spanish.
400
What is the most prominent religion in the UK?
Anglicanism (Church of England)
20% of the population affiliate themselves with the church of England but 50% of the British population do not regard themselves as being part of any religion.
500
If a person is constantly annoying you at school, ignore them or complain to the authorities. However, remember never to let them ______ under _____ _____
If a person is constantly annoying you at school, ignore them or complain to the authorities. However, remember never to let them get under your skin.
500
I hate it when people _____ you _____ at the last moment! (fail to meet someone when you said you would)
I hate it when people stand you up at the last moment! (fail to meet someone when you said you would)
500
Finally, you came! I __________ (wait) here for ages!
Finally, you came! I have been waiting here for ages!
500
A: _________ lunch yet? (eat)
B: Yeah, I _______ lunch at home. (have)
A: Have you eaten lunch yet? (eat)
B: Yeah, I had lunch at home. (have)
500
What do the British celebrate on Bonfire night on 5 November?
The failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and Houses of Parliament in 1605.
