General Knowledge
The Academy Awards are also known as the…
the Oscars
What’s the difference in meaning between “I stopped to smoke” and “I stopped smoking”?
“stopped to smoke” = took a break to smoke; “stopped smoking” = quit the habit
In this country, the traditional clothing called a sari is worn by many women.
India
Cows have best friends, and when they’re separated, they show signs of…
This UK university is known for its rivalry with Oxford.
Cambridge
This is the most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers.
Mandarin Chinese
What’s the difference between “used to do” and “be used to doing”?
Used to do = past habit; be used to doing = comfortable or familiar with something.
In which country do people celebrate Day of the Dead to honor their ancestors?
Mexico
This animal can survive for weeks without its head.
a cockroach
This U.S. university is located in Massachusetts and is part of the Ivy League.
Harvard
The word “karaoke” comes from this language.
Japanese
Complete the phrasal verb: “She ran ___ time and missed the deadline.”
out of
This Scandinavian country is famous for the “fika,” a coffee break with pastries.
Sweden
This everyday object was once considered a dangerous luxury for women in the 19th century.
A bike
This British naturalist studied at the University of Cambridge and developed the theory of evolution.
Charles Darwin
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Correct this sentence: “She suggested me to try yoga.”
“She suggested that I try yoga” or “She suggested trying yoga”
In this country, touching someone’s head, even a child’s, can be very disrespectful.
Thailand
Bananas are technically this type of food.
a berry
What do the abbreviations “PhD” and “MA” stand for?
“Doctor of Philosophy” and “Master of Arts”
This country has no rivers, not a single one.
Saudi Arabia
This phrasal verb means “to tolerate or accept something unpleasant.”
to put up
In many cultures, the number 13 is considered unlucky. In Japan, this number is avoided instead.
4
This common fruit floats in water because 25% of it is air.
an apple
This is the only university in the world that has sent students to space, the Olympics, and the White House.
Stanford University