grammar
vocab
Celebrations
Sights in London
Xmas Riddle
100

When do we use the present progressive?

when something is happening at that moment

100

My favourite _____ (Blumen) are roses.

flowers

100

What is the name of the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Rudolph

100

What can you do at the Tate Modern?

look at different art exhibitions

100

I drop from the sky far more beautiful than rain. There are no two pieces that’ll ever look the same. What am I?

snow

200

How do we form the going-to future?

form of to be - going to - infinitive

200

Football is very _____(beliebt) in England.

popular

200

Why do people celebrate Easter?

Because Jesus rose (came back) from the dead

200

Where do British Kings and Queens live?

in Buckingham Palace

200

These are found in the Harry Potter books and in Lord of The Rings too. They help make Christmas gifts that Santa brings to you. What are they?

Elves

300

How do we form the present progressive?

form of to be - infinitive - ing

300

There is an _______(Ausstellung) of modern art at the gallery next week.

exhibition

300

On which date is Bonfire Night?

Remember, remember the 5th of November...
300

Where do you need to go when you want to take the train to Hogwarts?

to platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station

300

Open me every day for something that can’t be beat. Behind each of the doors, you will discover a tasty treat. What am I?

Advent calender

400

What are the simple past forms of the following verbs?

(to) feel

(to) read

(to) sleep

felt

read

slept

400

I forgot your birthday. How ______(peinlich)!

embarrasing

400

What do people celebrate on Hannukah?

-that the Jewish people won their land back that was occupied by the greeks

-that the oil lamp they lit to thank their god burned for 8 days and nights

400

On which street is the Sherlock Holmes Museum?

on Baker Street
400

I am a plant seen every Christmas which people hang up above and then they stand beneath me and kiss someone they love. What am I?

Mistletoe

500

Name the comparative and the superlative of the following adjectives:

good

difficult

bad

better - best

more difficult - most difficult

worse -worst

500

Coasteering can be very dangerous. Charlie even had an ______(Unfall).

accident

500

Why do people light candles when they celebrate Diwali?

to help the Hindu goddess of luck and wealth (Lakshmi) find her way into the people's houses

500

What's special about the Tower Bridge?

It's the only bridge that opens up to let ships through

500

Although it might look like I belong on your toes, I’m actually hung up for gifts as every child knows. What am I?

Christmas stocking