TRIVIA
What is the capital city of Turkey? What can people see there?
The capital city of Turkey is Ankara. People can see Anıtkabir, museums, and government buildings.
What subjects do you usually study on Mondays?
I usually study Math, English, and Science on Mondays.
What are you doing this week that is different from normal?
This week I am studying for an exam, but I don’t usually study so much.
Name 5 countries in Europe.
France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Poland, Turkey, UK, etc.
Speak about your favorite city or country.
Example: “My favorite city is Istanbul because it has old mosques, a big market, and I like the Bosphorus. There are many places to visit and delicious food.”
Name 3 famous world landmarks (e.g., Eiffel Tower). Where are they?
The Eiffel Tower is in France, the Great Wall is in China, and the Statue of Liberty is in the USA...
What are you watching or playing these days?
I am watching Stranger Things and I’m playing Minecraft these days.
Correct the mistake: “She go to school now.”
Correct: She is going to school now.
Name 5 animals you can only find in Africa.
Lion, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Hippopotamus, Cheetah, Rhino, Ostrich
Speak about a famous person from your country.
Example: “A famous person from Turkey is Orhan Pamuk. He writes books, and many people around the world read them.”
Which country is pizza originally from? What other food is that country famous for?
Pizza is from Italy. Italy is also famous for pasta, gelato, and cheese.
What does your best friend usually do on weekends?
My best friend usually goes to the cinema and plays football on weekends.
Compare: What do you usually eat for breakfast? What are you eating these days?
I usually eat bread and cheese for breakfast, but these days I am eating cereal.
Name 5 sports that use a ball.
Football (soccer), Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Baseball, Golf, Rugby, Handball
Speak about a world problem (pollution, traffic, endangered animals, hunger, etc.). What can people do?
Example: “Pollution is a big problem. People can recycle, use bikes instead of cars, and plant trees.”
In Japan, people eat sushi. What special foods are traditional in Turkey?
In Turkey, people eat kebab, baklava, and pide.
Make 2 sentences: one in Present Simple, one in Present Continuous, about yourself.
– I play basketball after school.
– I am doing my homework right now.
Compare your daily routine with your best friend’s.
I usually wake up at 7, but my best friend wakes up at 8. I usually do my homework in the afternoon, but he is doing it in the evening.
Name 5 kinds of transportation.
Car, Train, Plane, Bicycle, Boat, Subway, Tram, Scooter, Helicopter
Speak about the differences between Turkey and another country you know.
Example: “In Turkey, people eat breakfast with tea and bread, but in England, they eat cereal and eggs. Also, schools start at different times.”
Imagine you are a tour guide. Which place in the world would you show tourists? Why?
I would show tourists Istanbul because it has beautiful mosques, the Bosphorus, and delicious food.
Compare your school with another school you know.
My school is bigger, but my cousin’s school has better computers.
Ask your partner 2 questions: one in Present Simple, one in Present Continuous.
–What time do you usually go to bed?
–What are you wearing today?
Name 5 inventions that changed the world.
Telephone, Computer, Airplane, Lightbulb, Internet, Printing press, Car, Electricity
Speak about what the world will look like in 100 years.
Example: “In 100 years, there will be flying cars and robots helping people. People might live on the Moon. Technology will be faster, and cities will be bigger.”