File 1 - names and personalities
What is Marie Curie's maiden surname?
Sklodowska
What does DIY stand for? What can you do there?
Do-it-yourself. You can buy tools there
in the foreground ; in the top left corner ; behind
Are TV shows with subtitles less and less OR more and more popular in the UK?
They are becoming more and more popular
How are these pronounced?
Xena, Pseudonym, X-ray, Psychology
Xena /z/
Pseudonym /sju/
X-ray /ex/
Psychology /sai/
Correct the grammar in this sentence: 'I can see Emma! Look! She wears a new sun hat and flip-flops and she is having a large suitcase!'
'I can see Emma! Look! She is wearing a new sun hat and flip-flops and she has a large suitcase!'
Complete the sentence: "I know I am not in your position, but if ________ (not enjoy) working on my own, I ________ (not take) this project."
"I know I am not in your position, but if didn't enjoy working on my own, I wouldn't this project."
a bottle / can of beer
a jar of marmalade
a tub of ice cream
In which country can you find Santo Stefano di Sessanio? What is it?
In Italy. It is a tiny medieval village, 145 km east of Rome.
easyer = easier
What can you buy at: fishmonger's, estate agent's, off-licence?
Fresh fish, a house, alcohol
Correct the mistake: When did they use to get married?
When did they get married?
Is this sentence wrong? If so, correct it. "Will I help you bake a cake for your son's birthday party?"
"Shall I help you bake a cake for your son's birthday party?"
Quiet! The baby has been sleeping for three hours. Don't wake him up!
What product uses the Latin word for Snow White (Sněhurka)?
Nivea
Correct the mistake in this sentence: 'My colleague's names are Jack and Daniel.'
My colleagues' names are Jack and Daniel
What lasts longer? Hard drives OR CD-Roms?
Hard drives = they generally last for about 5 years
CD-ROMs = they generally last for about 10-20 years
What is the difference between an internship and a postgraduate?
an internship - a period of time during which a student or a recent graduate gets practical experience of a job.
a postgraduate - someone who is studying for further degrees (a Master's degree)
A cockerel - a male hen
A hedge - a bush / a plant fence
Turn these words into adjectives: glamour, rely, compassion
glamorous, reliable, compassionate
Name 5 car parts.
Options: boot, licence plate, bonnet, tyre, wheel, steering wheel, windscreen, wing mirrors, headlights, blinker (turn indicator), seats...
Complete the sentence: I'm looking forward ___ the business trip. The company paid ____ my flight home because you can't always rely ____ buses.
I'm looking forward TO the business trip. The company paid FOR my flight home because you can't always rely ON buses.
What are A Levels?
Simply speaking, it is what maturita, vyšší závěrečná zkouška is called in Britain. A Levels = Advanced Level Qualifications
What types of programmes are/were these?: Ulice; Bridgerton, Riskuj, Výměna manželek, Show Jana Krause (name at least 3)
Ulice - A soap (a soap opera)
Bridgerton - a period drama
Riskuj - a quiz show
Výměna manželek - a reality show
Show Jana Krause - a chat show / a talk show