Definitions
Language in Use
America vs UK
Collocations
Geography
100
"an arrangement to secure accommodations at a restaurant or hotel, on a boat or plane, etc."
"the act of keeping back, withholding, or setting apart."
What is "reservation" or "reserved"?
100
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word in parentheses:
"We often wrongly assume that only children are always _____ and more selfish than children with other siblings." (LAZY)
What is:
"We often wrongly assume the only children are always LAZIER and more selfish than children with other siblings."
100
Colour: _______
What is "color"? (American)
100
When you're at a wedding, people will often stand up with a glass and _______ __ _____.
What is "propose a toast"?
100
True or False: Oceania is a continent.
True! Oceania is a newer name we use to refer to Australia and other surrounding countries.
200
"occurring or accomplished without delay; instant."
"being family members who are very closely related to oneself, usually including one’s parents, siblings, spouse, and children."
What is "immediate"?
200
" _______ up with three brothers, I always felt like I was more of a tomboy than other girls." (GROW)
What is "GROWING up with three brothers, I always felt like I was more of a tomboy than other girls."
200
Apartment: _ _ _ _
What is a "flat"?
200
True or False: You can burst into laughter and into tears.
True! You can burst into laughter, and burst into tears.
200
What are many foreigners most surprised about when they arrive in the US?
- That there are fewer fast-food restaurants than they expected
- Realising how many things are much larger than at home
- How many languages most Americans can speak
"Realising how many things are much larger than at home"
America has more than 333 million people, and is the 4th largest country by land size in the world. Although many Americans do speak another language and we have many fast food restaurants, our size often surprises visitors from other countries.
300
"to emphasize or make prominent."
"an important, conspicuous, memorable, or enjoyable event, scene, part, etc..."
What is a "highlight"?
300
"He used to get angry very easily, in fact he ____ his temper frequently."
"He used to get angry very easily, in fact he LOST his temper frequently."
300
Chips: Fries
______ : Truck
Football: Soccer
What is a "lorry"? (British)
300
Change the word in parentheses to the correct form:
"He was so _______ shy that he didn't speak to anyone at the dance." (PAIN)
What is "painfully"?
300
What city and state are these landmarks located in?
What is "San Francisco, California"?
400
"a brief fall of rain or, sometimes, of hail or snow."
"to deluge (a person) with gifts, favors, etc."
What is "shower"?
400
"He missed the bus today because he _______." (SLEPT IN)
"He missed the bus today because he OVERSLEPT."
400
How do you pronounce this in Britain?
What is "al-u-min-ium"?
400
We use this term to refer to a relationship with someone who has died.
"He was her ____ husband."
What is "late"?
400
Put these in order of most spoken language in America:
French
English
Spanish
Chinese
What is:
English (245 million)
Spanish (41.3 million)
Chinese (3.40 million)
French (1.18 million)
500
"a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc."
"the first and immediate effect of an experience or perception upon the mind; a sensation."
What is "impression"?
500
"Leaving home and ________ ___ on your own makes you a more ________ person."
"Leaving home and STRIKING OUT on your own makes you a more INDEPENDENT person."
500
Translate to American English:
"The mad bloke in the red jumper was eating a biscuit when I saw him in the lift."
What is "The angry man in the red sweater was eating a cookie when I saw him in the elevator"?
500
During a wedding, we often say the bride is the ______ ___ _________. We also use this for birthdays.
What is "centre of attention"?
500
True or False:
It's okay in America to show up to a meeting 15 or 30 minutes late if you have a good reason.
1000% False! Americans put a high value on timeliness. We often show up to meetings or events 10-15 minutes early. Even if you had a good reason, Americans generally view being late as disrespectful.