IRELAND
What is the name of the holiday celebrated on March 17th, honoring Ireland’s patron saint, and is known for parades, wearing green, and celebrating Irish culture?
St. Patrick's Day
VOCABULARY:
Name eight words that are essential (very important) in a crime story.
Suspect, murder weapon, victim, evidence, detective, alibi, clue, motive, investigation...
What is the name of the famous park located in the center of Manhattan, New York?
Central Park
VOCABULARY:
Name 3 jobs related to working in health care.
Doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, dentist, medical assistant, surgeon.
What is a person who typically wears dark clothing, makeup, and accessories, often with piercings and a focus on alternative fashion and culture?
A goth
What are the three colors of the Irish flag?
Green, white, and orange.
What genre is a "whodunit" and which words are hidden in it?
Crime/Mystery and "Who has done it?"
Which country gave the Statue of Liberty as a gift to the United States?
France
VOCABULARY:
In every project, it’s important to weigh the ________ and ________ before making a decision. While there may be a ________ for good performance, meeting the ________ is crucial to ensure everything is completed on time.
pros
cons
bonus
deadline
Name 3 cities in Australia.
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
(Other options: Perth, Adelaide, Canberra)
GRAMMAR:
What tense is used in the sentence "Irish landlords were sending food to England to sell it there." and how is it formed?
The tense is past continuous. It is formed with was/were + -ing-Form.
What do we call it when someone is forced to do something through threats or pressure, like when someone threatens to reveal a secret unless you give them money?
to blackmail someone
Name three sights everyone should visit when coming to New York.
Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Guggenheim Museum, Chinatown, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Broadway...
Can you match the following adjectives with the right food? (Guess the adjective based on the food provided and its first letter.)
Pizza = t _ _ _ _
Apple-flavored candy = a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Fruit salad = f _ _ _ _
Big Mac = f _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Nuts = n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Tasty
Artificial
Fresh
Fattening
Nutritious
Which three words can you use to talk about things that are possible but not certain, especially when predicting the future? Give one example.
May, might, could.
Example: I might go to the party. (It’s possible, but not very likely.)
VOCABULARY:
In Ireland during the 1840s, a terrible disaster happened. The potato crop was ruined by a _____, and many people started _____ because there was not enough food. This event is called the Great Irish _____.
Fungus, starving, famine
GRAMMAR:
The detective had found the evidence before the suspect arrived.
Name the tense and how it is formed. Also, what does this sentence mean in German?
The tense is past perfect. It is formed with "had" + the past participle (3rd form) of the verb.
VOCABULARY:
The airplane had to e_____ because of bad weather.
Suddenly, two planes seemed to c_______ in the sky, so one pilot had to make an e_____________ on the nearby field to avoid a crash.
The airplane had to evacuate because of bad weather.
Suddenly, two planes seemed to collide in the sky, so one pilot had to make an emergency landing on the nearby field to avoid a crash.
Name 2 toppings (besides cheese and tomato) that Mr. Mattuschka likes on his pizza.
Seafood, EGGPLANT!, mushrooms, corn.
How many states and territories are there in Australia?
6 states and 2 territories
5 states and 3 territories
7 states and 1 territory
4 states and 4 territories
6 states: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania
2 territories: Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Northern Territory
What is the name of the period that began in the late 1960s, where Catholics and Protestants had a conflict, and more than 3,500 people were killed?
T_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
The Troubles
What is the name of the crime story type where the crime happens in a closed room, and nobody could enter or leave, like the story with the orang-utan?
The Locked-Room Mystery
What is the Guggenheim Museum in New York shaped like?
A seashell
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution includes important steps to improve eating habits. Can you name two out of the six main points and explain them?
A sugar tax - A tax on sugary drinks to reduce consumption and improve public health.
No junk food ads - Banning advertisements for unhealthy foods, especially targeting children.
Clear labels - Making food labels easy to understand so people can make healthier choices.
Less sugar - Reducing the amount of sugar in food products to prevent health issues like obesity.
At school (more nutritious) - Offering healthier, more nutritious meals in schools to promote better eating habits.
At home (parents should check weight) - Encouraging parents to monitor their children’s weight and eating habits to ensure a healthy lifestyle.
Name two historical instances or cultures where piercings were found.
Queen Elizabeth I’s time (Men, like Shakespeare, wore earrings)
Ötzi the Iceman (His ears were pierced)
Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs (Around 5000 years ago, their ears were pierced)
Aztecs (Known for tongue piercings)