English Proverbs and Phrasal Verbs
What does the proverb “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch” suggest?
Don’t assume success too soon.
What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?
To trade goods and ideas between Asia and Europe.
Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
Why does metal feel colder than wood at the same temperature?
Metal transfers heat faster.
If someone “lets the cat out of the bag,” what did they do?
They revealed a secret.
If someone says “It’s not rocket science,” what do they mean?
It’s not very difficult.
What was the main goal of explorers like Christopher Columbus?
To find new trade routes to Asia
How does latitude affect temperature around the world?
Places closer to the Equator are usually warmer.
Why is the ozone layer important?
It protects Earth from harmful UV radiation.
What does “set up” mean in “They set up a company”?
Establish
What does the phrasal verb “run into someone” usually mean?
To meet someone unexpectedly.
Which civilization is known for creating democracy?
Ancient Greece
Why is gravity stronger on Jupiter than on Earth?
Because Jupiter has much more mass.
What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
Oxygen.
Why do we have different seasons on Earth?
Because Earth is tilted as it moves around the Sun.
If a plan “falls through,” what happened?
It failed or didn’t happen.
What was the main reason the USA bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WWII?
To force Japan to surrender quickly and end WWII
Why are major earthquakes more common along the Pacific Ring of Fire?
Because many tectonic plates meet and move there.
What type of energy does a moving object have?
Kinetic energy
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
What does this proverb mean: "No use crying over spilled milk"?
Don’t worry about things you can’t change.
Why did the USA enter WWII?
To declare war to Japan, who bombed Pearl Harbor
Name the planets in the Solar Systems from the one closest to the Sun to the farthest.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
How many liters of blood do humans have in average?
4.5-6 lt
Why don’t eclipses occur every month?
Because the Moon’s orbit is tilted relative to Earth.