Trivia: England and The USA
Capital of England
London
Which city is known as 'The eternal city'
Rome
When the ground unexpectedly shakes causing damage to roads, buildings etc
Earthquake
True or false? The British expression "to be snowed under" is a synonym to the American one "to be swamped"
TRUE! (to have lots of things to do, problems to deal with, etc)
holiday
How many states make up the USA?
50
Which global company was originally called 'Cadabra'?
Amazon
Animal you see at night that can turn its head all the way around
owl
If a person asks you: FANCY A CUPPA? Is that person American or British? What are they offering?
The person is British. They are offering a cup of tea.
football
What was the Queen's name and in what year did she die?
Elizabeth (II) and 2022
top selling video game in the world?
Minecraft
There are different types of this. You can have water _______, air _______, noise ________. It is when you put harmful materials into the environment
pollution
If a person says "you have a green thumb!" are they American or British? What does it mean?
American! It means you have are adept to gardening! A similar phrase is used in BrE: "to be green fingered"
elevator
lift
Who is the current President of USA?
Joe Biden
We are never ever getting back together was the first 1# song for which singer?
Taylor Swift
the person who saw a crime take place
witness
If a person "doesn't give a monkey's", are they British or American? What does it mean?
They are British. It means to not care about something.
cotton candy
candy floss
How many cups of Tea a day are drunk in the UK? To the nearest Million
100 Million
Name 5 countries starting with C
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to put something (e.g a plan) in to action, you _____ it
implement
If a person says: I think Salsa lessons would be up your alley because you love dancing! Are they British or American?
American! It means that it's the type of thing someone would be interested in or enjoy. The British version is: up your street
eggplant
aubergine