Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 9 (Immigration)
Unit 2 (Reflect)
General Knowledge
100
The company is going to ________ 50 new employees this month. You should apply!
The company is going to recruit 50 new employees this month. You should apply!
100
Do you think getting zero is a ________ punishment for trying to cheat in an exam?
Do you think getting zero is a proportionate punishment for trying to cheat in an exam?
100
Moving to a new country can often be ______________ for immigrants.
Moving to a new country can often be intimidating for immigrants.
100
Clothes are produced from a variety of __________.
Fabrics
100
Azerbaijan has won the Eurovision song contest once. Who were the artists?
Ell and Nikki
200
His wife always tells him what to do. I don't know why he _________ it!
We _______ a serious problem when we tried to update the software.
His wife always tells him what to do. I don't know why he puts up with it!
We encountered a serious problem when we tried to update the software.
200
B2 level English is a _________ for studying at this university.
The benefits of homework are _____ - some people don't believe there are any.
B2 level English is a requirement for studying at this university.
The benefits of homework are debatable - some people don't believe there are any.
200
It's important to ______________ problems in a calm way. If you need help, try to find ____________ from friends with experience.
It's important to deal with problems in a calm way. If you need help, try to find support from friends with experience.
200
Synthetic clothes create a lot of harmful ______________ due the _____________ used in their production.
Synthetic clothes create a lot of harmful emissions due the chemicals used in their production.
200
What is the most populated city in the world (by urban area)?
Tokyo
300
I'm unhappy. I need to ________ change my life!
The business doesn't have ______ funds to continue working next month.
I'm unhappy. I need to radically change my life!
The business doesn't have sufficient funds to continue working next month.
300
Do you think celebrities should donate money publicly, or try to ___________?
We need creative ideas! Try to __________!
Do you think celebrities should donate money publicly, or try to fly under the radar?
We need creative ideas! Try to think outside the box!
300
In order to ________________ into a new culture, you need to learn the language. Using the ___________________ of your new home, will help you to find a job and friends.
In order to assimilate into a new culture, you need to learn the language. Using the native tongue of your new home, will help you to find a job and friends.
300
Fast fashion is ________________ the _____________ of our natural environment.
Fast fashion is accelerating the destruction of our natural environment.
300
Name 2 countries in the top 5 globally for tea consumption (per capita). It's not Azerbaijan!
1
Turkey 3.16 kg (6.96 lb)
2
Ireland 2.36 kg (5.21 lb)
3
United Kingdom1.82 kg (4.01 lb)
4
Iran 1.50 kg (3.30 lb)
5
Pakistan 1.50 kg (3.30 lb)
400
I never did any work until my parents decided to _________!
My gran keeps calling me and asking me to visit her. It's really __________.
I never did any work until my parents decided to light a fire under me!
My gran keeps calling me and asking me to visit her. It's really tugging at me.
400
Starting the new job was a steep _______ for me, but I'm more confident now
What _______ can you make to improve your community?
Starting the new job was a steep learning curve for me, but I'm more confident now
What contribution can you make to improve your community?
400
I live in a very ______________ community, where people know each other well. Everyone ________ their __________ to make sure it is a good place to live.
I live in a very tight-knit community, where people know each other well. Everyone does their part to make sure it is a good place to live.
400
We need to ____________________ clothes in a more eco-friendly way, in order to _______________ the problems caused by the fashion industry.
We need to manufacture clothes in a more eco-friendly way, in order to tackle the problems caused by the fashion industry.
400
What is the only country that has a land border with the UK?
Republic of Ireland
500
My parents are really ________ and never like trying new things. It's a shame because they used to be really ________ and never worry about anything! Hopefully one day they'll _____ to the idea that older people can still try new things.
My parents are really set in their ways and never like trying new things. It's a shame because they used to be really happy-go-lucky and never worry about anything! Hopefully one day they'll catch on to the idea that older people can still try new things.
500
When you present the idea, try to put a(n) _______ on the benefits. Our boss ________ the negatives.
The ______ of the story is: "don't be arrogant".
When you present the idea, try to put an emphasis on the benefits. Our boss tends to focus on the negatives.
The moral of the story is: "don't be arrogant".
500
When I first arrived, I had a _____________ making friends and trying to ______________ with people who were very different to me. But, I ____________ by ____________ and I was able to find my __________.
When I first arrived, I had a hard time making friends and trying to blend in with people who were very different to me. But, I learned by doing and I was able to find my niche.
500
Ultimately, fast fashion _____________ too much money for _____________ to change their approach. While they remain ______________, their methods ____________ won't change.
Ultimately, fast fashion generates too much money for brands to change their approach. While they remain profitable, their methods simply won't change.
500
The USA is the country with the most English speakers. Which country is second?
India (228 million)