English Around the World
In which of these regions is English an official language?
(A) Japan (B) Canada (C) Egypt
(B) Canada
Which expression means “give someone a second chance”?
“Give someone a second chance.”
What does the idiom “Under the weather” mean?
Not feeling well
What is the plural of the word “tooth”?
“Teeth”
Name two English teachers other than Ms. Makhina.
Ms. Nazarija, Ms. Shahrizoda, Ms. Ulyana
On which continent is English the most widely spoken language?
North America
What does the phrase “Out of the blue” mean?
Suddenly, unexpectedly
How do you translate “It’s raining cats and dogs”?
“It’s raining heavily”
What is the opposite of “Absent”?
“Present”
What is the name of our deputy principal?
Tatiana Aleksandrovna
In which country is English an official language, although the majority of the population speaks another language?
India
Which English phrase means “to find a solution to a problem”?
“Solve the problem”
What does “Storm in a teacup” mean?
Much ado about nothing
What is the opposite of “cheap”?
“Expensive / costly / overpriced”
Since when has the school “Growth of Intelligence” been operating?
Since 2022
In what year did English become an official language in South Africa?
1910
What does “for a rainy day” mean?
For a bad time in the future
What does “Bolt from the blue” mean?
Like a shock, unexpected
How many letters are there in the English alphabet?
26
What does Ms. Makhina do when a student hasn’t done their homework?
She makes them do it in the corridor.
Which of these expressions is an official way to say “welcome” in Australia?
(A) G’day (B) Bonjour (C) Howdy
(A) G’day
How do you translate “a well-known fact” into English?
“A well-known fact”
What phrase means “to be rich”?
“Be flush with money”
How many main types of accents exist in the English language according to linguists?
7
What is the name of the chemistry teacher?
Darya Sergeevna