Globalisation
Approximately how many countries are there in the world?
195
consumerism
The belief or culture that encourages people to buy more and more goods.
Name three countries where English is an official language.
UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Nigeria...
Which phrasal verb means "to postpone a meeting or decision"?
put off
About how many languages are spoken around the world?
Around 7,000.
outsourcing
The practice of hiring another company (often in another country) to do work or provide services.
Which country has the largest population?
India
Which phrasal verb means "to reject an application, idea or proposal"
turn down
Which language has the highest number of native speakers?
Mandarin
income inequality
The unequal distribution of income or wealth among people in a society.
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Canada
Which phrasal verb means "to dismiss someone from their job"?
lay off
What percentage of the world's population has access to the internet?
About 68%
What does "CV" stand for?
Curriculum Vitae
Which country has the most time zones?
France (because of its overseas territories, it has 12 time zones)
Which phrasal verb means "to become successful or popular unexpectedly"?
take off
Which country was the first to reach one billion internet users?
China
Name three soft skills employers often look for.
communication
teamwork
problem-solving
leadership
adaptability
time management
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
Which phrasal verb means "to reduce the number of employees or costs in a company"?
cut back (on)