Idioms
What does “break the ice” mean?
To start a conversation and make people feel comfortable.
What is the American English word for “flat”?
Apartment
Which sport is most popular in the UK?
Football
What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
London
Who wrote the “Harry Potter” books?
J. K. Rowling
What does “piece of cake” mean?
Something very easy.
What is the British English word for “truck”?
Lorry
Which movie series features the character Harry Potter?
Harry Potter
Which country is famous for kangaroos?
Australia
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What does “spill the beans” mean?
To reveal a secret.
What is the American English word for “holiday”?
Vacation
Who is known as the “King of Pop”?
Michael Jackson
What is the national symbol on the flag of Canada?
A maple leaf
Which famous actor played Jack in Titanic?
Leonardo DiCaprio
What does “hit the books” mean?
To study hard.
What is the British English word for “elevator”?
Lift
What holiday is celebrated on October 31st?
Halloween
Which famous statue is located in New York City?
The Statue of Liberty
Who is known for the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
What does “once in a blue moon” mean?
Something that happens very rarely.
What is the American English word for “biscuit”?
Cookie
Which famous music band came from Liverpool, England?
The Beatles
What food is traditionally associated with Thanksgiving in the USA?
Turkey
Which civil rights leader gave the speech “I Have a Dream”?
Martin Luther King Jr.