Introduction to English

Chapter 1: Connections

100

This social media platform, known for its blue bird logo, allows users to post short messages called “tweets.”

Twitter

200

 This social media platform, acquired by Facebook in 2012, is primarily used for sharing photos and videos

Instagram 

300

This term describes false information spread deliberately to deceive people, often seen on social media.

Fake News 

400

Approximately how many people in the world speak English, either as a first or second language?

Approx. 1.5 billion

500

The phenomenon where the world has become more interconnected through new forms of communication, transportation, technology and trade

Globalisation 

Chapter 2: Careers

100

What is the English word for "sag"

Saw 

200

This type of communication uses body movements and facial expressions

body language

300

In the abbreviation "HSE" what does the E stand for? Health, safety and.....

Environment 

400

This is the term for rules and practices to keep workers safe and healthy.

Safety Regulations 

500

What does the abbreviation PPE stand for?

personal protective equipment (PPE)

Chapter 3: Challenges

100

This is the term for the gradual increase in Earth’s temperature due to pollution.

Global Warming 

200

This is the term for the lack of enough food for people in some parts of the world.

Hunger 

300

This is the term for when you can’t stop thinking about your problems.

Anxiety 

400

Fresh Water resources only make up how many per cent of the water on the planet

1%

500

This is the term for the loss of forests due to human activities.

Deforestation

Chapter 4: Citizens

100

What is the capital of England

London 

200

Who is the democratic candidate for the presidency in the US?

Kamala Harris 

300

How often is the US presidential election held? (every x year)

4

400

This term refers to the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, which was finalized on January 31, 2020.

Brexit 

500

This phenomenon occurs when people from different cultural backgrounds encounter misunderstandings or conflicts due to differing norms and values.

Culture clash 

Miscellaneous

100

This city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2024, marking the third time it has done so.

Paris

200

Lewis Hamilton announced his departure from Mercedes to which team earlier this year?

Ferrari 

300

UEFA euro 2024 winner

Spain

400

This gymnast won a silver medal in the floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics, making her the most decorated American gymnast.

Simone Biles 

500

This militant group has been involved in escalating conflicts in Gaza against Israeli forces

Hamas