Informal ACRONYMS
What does LOL stand for?
Laugh(ing) Out Loud
Finish this expression: "Practice makes ..."
- good - excellent
- wonderful - perfect
Practice makes perfect
En français: c'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron"
Plus communément, "c'est en s'entraînant qu'on s'améliore"
What is the capital of Texas?
- Dallas - Austin
- Fort Worth - Houston
Austin
Le Texas est un État du Sud des États-Unis, le deuxième plus vaste du pays (696 241 km2) après l'Alaska et le deuxième plus peuplé derrière la Californie.
La France a une superficie de 640,679 km²
Who made and played in the films "The Gold Rush", "The Dictator", "Modern Times"?
- Brad Pitt - Charlie Chaplin
- Charles Heston - John Wayne
Charlie Chaplin made 80 films in his career, from 1914 to 1967.
Who was the first American President?
- George Washington - Thomas Jefferson
- Abraham Lincoln - Winston Churchill
George Washington (1789 -1797) was the first US president.
Jefferson was the third (3rd): 1801 -1809
Lincoln was the 16th: 1861 -1865 (assassinated)
Churchill was Prime Minister in England (WW2).
What does DIY stand for?
Do It Y.......
L'appellation Do It Yourself, abrégée en DIY (dont une traduction littérale en français serait « faites-le vous-même ») désigne à la fois : certains musiciens ou mouvements culturels ; des activités visant à créer des objets de la vie courante, des objets technologiques ou des objets artistiques.
What does the dish ''Bangers and Mash'' contain?
- Bacon and Eggs - Sausages and potatoes
- Beer and Marshmallows - Cherries and chocolate
Sausages and potatoes (mashed potatoes)
Bangers and mash with onion gravy is a very typical British or Irish meal that you will find traditionally served up in many pubs across the British Isles.
Which place is NOT in New York City?
- The Capitol Building - Madison Square Garden
- Central Park - Chrysler Building
The United States Capitol, often called the CAPITOL BUILDING, is the home of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government in WASHINGTON DC.
Which actress is NOT American?
- Kate Winslet - Emma Stone
- Kristen Steward - Natalie Portman
Kate Winslet is English.
Who will be the next Monarch of Great Britain?
- Prince Charles - Prince Harry
- Prince William - Prince Georges
Prince Charles, as he is the son of Elizabeth II.
Princes William and Harry (brothers and sons of Prince Charles).
The lining if Prince Charles dies are: Prince William, Prince Georges (his son), Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis. Prince Harry would follow.
What does WYSIWYG stand for?
- Where You Stand Is Where You Go
- What You Say Is Who You Get
- What You See Is What You Get
"What You See Is What You Get", ce qui peut se traduire littéralement en français par "ce que vous voyez est ce que vous obtenez".
In which English-speaking country can you drive on the right?
- England - Australia
- Republic of Ireland - Canada
CANADA
If someone is called a ''Kiwi", where is he from?
New Zealand.
Kiwis are flightless birds native to New Zealand. It's therefore an epidemic species.
Who directed the films "Jaws", "ET", "Saving Private Ryan" and Schindler's List"?
- Harvey Weinstein - James Cameron
- Ridley Scott - Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
He is considered as one of the founding pioneers of the New Hollywood era and one of the most popular directors and producers in film history.
What nationality was JACK THE RIPPER?
We don't know.
This serial killer has never been arrested.
The murders of 5 prostitutes were committed in Whitechapel, a poor district of London, between September and December 1888.
What does BAE stand for?
a. Brotherhood And Excellence
b. Before Anyone Else
c. But Always Exceptional
d. Best Association Ever
Before Anyone Else, signifiant littéralement en français « avant tout le monde », mais qu’il serait plus approprié de traduire par « plus que n’importe qui ».
From which series could you see the two couples Ross and Rachel, as well as Monica and Chandler?
FRIENDS which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons.
Which isle does NOT belong to England?
- Isle of Man - Isle of Wight
- Jamaica - Cayman Islands
Jamaica
It used to a British colony. The Colony of Jamaica gained independence from the United Kingdom on 6 August 1962. In Jamaica, this date is celebrated as Independence Day, a national holiday.
how old is MADONNA? (You are allowed to be 3 years behind or ahead)
She was born on 16 August 1958.
So she is 61 years old.
Which American President was NOT assassinated?
- Abraham Lincoln - John Fitzgerald Kennedy
- William McKinley - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt died of cerebral hemorrhage in 1945.
What does YOLO stand for?
You only ....
You Only Live Once (on ne vit qu'une fois)
Who wrote "Pride and Prejudice", "Emma", "Sense and Sensibility"?
JANE AUSTEN (1775–1817) was an English novelist.
Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security.
Which river flows through London?
The river that flows through London, England, is called the River THAMES.
It is the longest river contained entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom.
Who started as a radio announcer, then a successful Western actor, followed by being elected Governor of California, and ended up President of the USA for 2 mandates?
RONALD REAGAN
Gover of California (1967–1975)
President of the USA (1981–1989)
What year was the Channel Tunnel in service? (you are allowed to be up to 4 years ahead or behind)
1st June 1994 for freight.
14 November 1994 (passenger service)
Line length: 50.45 km (31.35 miles)
No. of tracks: 2 single track tunnels