English-Speaking Countries
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Who wrote "Harry Potter"?
What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?
To initiate conversation or activities to overcome awkwardness or tension.
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Who played the character of Jack Dawson in the 1997 movie Titanic?
Leonardo DiCaprio
Which English-speaking country is made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
the UK
Who was the first African-American president of the United States?
Barack Obama
If someone is "in hot water," what does it mean?
They are in trouble.
What force keeps us on the ground and makes things fall to Earth?
Gravity
In Harry Potter, who plays the character of Hermione Granger?
Emma Watson
In which country do people celebrate Thanksgiving in November?
the US
Which tech entrepreneur founded Microsoft?
Bill Gates
What does the idiom "be tearing your hair out" mean?
anxious,exasperated, frustrated
Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?
Light travels faster than sound, so the flash reaches our eyes before the sound reaches our ears
A young lion prince is exiled after his father’s death but returns to reclaim his kingdom.
The Lion King
Which two English-speaking countries share the longest international border in the world?
The United States and Canada
Who wrote the famous novel Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen
If someone "lets the cat out of the bag," what has happened?
They have accidentally revealed a secret.
Why do we put salt on icy roads in winter?
Salt lowers the freezing point of water, melting the ice even when the temperature is below 0°C.
A group of friends travels through a fantasy world filled with elves, dwarves, and dragons, trying to destroy a powerful ring.
The Lord of the Rings
Which country has two official languages:English and French?
Canada
Who is the famous South African leader who spent 27 years in prison and later became president?
Nelson Mandela
What does the idiom "through thick and thin" mean?
To remain loyal and supportive during both good and bad times.
Why do your clothes dry faster on a windy day?
Wind increases evaporation by moving humid air away from the surface of the clothes.
What is the name of the fictional town in Stranger Things?
Hawkins