English Proverbs and Phrasal Verbs
What does the proverb “The early bird catches the worm” suggest?
Success comes to those who act early.
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 cause of the Cold War?
Political and ideological differences between the USA and the USSR.
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 the proverb “Once bitten, twice shy” mean?
After a bad experience, you are more careful.
What event started World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir of the Austro-Hungarian empire.
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.