Christmas
How do you say "une canne en sucre d'orge" in English?
A candy cane
How many U.S. states are there?
50!
British English: the lift
Example: There were too many people already in the lift, so we had to wait for the next one.
American English: the elevator
Example: There were too many people already in the elevator, so we had to wait for the next one.
Definition: The amount of mass of an object
Example: They used a scale to measure the (___) of the elephant.
W-E-I-G-H-T
China
Chinese
In the U.S., many children leave two things for Santa Claus the night before Christmas: what are they?
Cookies and a glass of milk
Which countries border the United States?
Canada and Mexico
British English: Autumn
Example: I can't wait for autumn to come so that I can wear all of my new sweaters!
American English: Fall
Example: I can't wait for fall to come so that I can wear all of my new sweaters!
(*Seasons are usually not capitalized*)
Definition: Facts, information, and skills acquired (gained) through experience or education
Example: The professor had a deep (___) of traditions in ancient Greece.
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
Greece
Greek
One famous U.S. Christmas song talks about a reindeer with a red nose: what is his name?
Rudolph
Which two U.S. states are separated from mainland United States?
Alaska and Hawaii
British English: the bill
Example: "We don't want dessert, can we get the bill please?"
American English: the check
Example: "We don't want dessert, can we get the check please?"
Definition: Causing laughter and amusement (synonym: funny)
(*Almost only used in written English*)
Example: The play was quite (___) and the audience laughed the whole time.
H-U-M-O-R-O-U-S
Thailand
Thai
What is the title (in English) of the famous Christmas movie where a family forgets to bring their son on vacation?
Home Alone
In which state is the city of Boston located?
Massachusetts
British English: the motorway (l'autoroute)
American English: the highway (or freeway)
Example: I was driving on the highway when a truck cut me off!
Definition: From a country or language other than your own
Example: When I went to Thailand, it was the first time I had gone to a (___) country.
F-O-R-E-I-G-N
The Netherlands (Holland)
Dutch
In the United States, what do many people hang up on their walls, in front of their fireplace, etc.? You can put small gifts inside of it.
(Christmas) stockings
Which is the biggest U.S. state?
Alaska
British English: the postcode
Example: When mailing a letter, don't forget to write the postcode on the enveloppe!
American English: the zip code
Example: When mailing a letter, don't forget to write the zip code on the enveloppe!
Definition: Wanting to do your work well
Example: When it comes to cleaning, I am a very (____) person, and I make sure that every corner of the house is perfectly clean.
C-O-N-S-C-I-E-N-T-I-O-U-S
Iraq (pronounced a-rock, not eye-rack)
Iraqi