idioms and expressions
grammar
how closely did you follow the US news ?
general knowledge
how closely did you follow the news ?
100

Bits and ...

pieces

100

They have improved their English .... their arrival in New York.

since

100

A spectacular blowup took place in June between President Trump and a tech titan. Who is that tech titan ? 

Elon Musk

100

Which holiday destination do most people from the UK travel to for their summer holiday ? 

Spain

100

Who accompanied President Zelensky to the White House on August 18 ?

Name 2

European leaders (European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Macron, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish president Alexander Stubb)

200

peanut butter and ... 

What is the missing word? What does the expression mean ? 

jelly

two things that go well together

200

I wish you .... to your mother's advice more. (listen)

listened

200

Which iconic American TV show will stop being  broadcast ? 

The Late Show

200

What is the name of the British Prime Minister ? 

Keir Starmer

200

Which event, that took place at one of Coldplay's concert, made the buzz this summer ? 

the live discovery on a kiss cam of the affair of Andy Byron - Astronomer CEO

300

sick and ...

Give a synonym for that expression. 

tired

be fed up with

300

They are looking forward to ....back home. (go)

going

300

President Trump sent American warplanes and submarines to strike a country's nuclear facilities, upending years of diplomacy. Which country was it ? 

Iran

300

What will be displayed at The Tower of London to celebrate the 80 anniversary of the end of WWII ? 

 poppies

300

Who won the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 ?

England

400

Let the cat ...

Explain the expression. 

out of the bag. 

to tell a secret

400

If I had known, I ......... the news this summer. (watch)

would have watched

400

Which disease, declared eradicated 2 decades earlier, has hit a 25-year high ? 

measles

400

Which team won the NBA championship this year ? 

The Oklahoma City Thunder

400

Why has President Trump put pressure on Norway ? 

To get the Nobel Peace Prize

500

A penny for your ...

Explain it. 

thoughts

Tell me what you are thinking. 

500

Not only .... , but he also looked down on me. (not/apologize)

did he not apologize

500

As a result of a military parade organized in Washington D.C, demonstrations took place. What were they called ? 

No Kings

500

In Gaza, what alarming health problem  did the aid agency "Doctors Without Borders" warn about ?

mass starvation

500

Which decision has been taken to modernize UK democracy this summer? 

give the right to vote to 16 and 17 years old