VOCABULARY
IDIOMS & EXPRESSIONS
UK VS US
Countries of the World
Cities around the world
100

A synonym for difficult.

challenging

100

Once in a blue moon means:

very rarely

100

UK: queue 

US: ?


Line
100

This English-speaking country is famous for kangaroos and the Great Barrier Reef.

Australia

100

This city is famous for its canals and gondolas. 

Venice

200

This adjective describes someone who likes meeting people.

outgoing

200

If something costs an arm and a leg…

it is very expensive

200

US: candy 

UK: ?

sweets

200

This country has the largest population in the world.

India

200

This city is the financial center of the USA and has Times Square.

New York City

300

Give a synonym for improve.

enhance

300

To be under the weather means:

to feel ill

300

UK: underground 

US: ?

subway

300

Which country is known for the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow?

Scotland

300

This city is known for the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Sydney

400

What does biased mean?

unfairly favoring one side or opinion

400

Don’t judge a book by its cover means:

don’t form opinions based only on appearance

400

US: sneakers 

UK: ?

trainers

400

This country has the largest rainforest in the world.

Brazil

400

This city is known for its ancient pyramids nearby and the Nile River.

Cairo

500

How do you say sheep in the plural?

sheep

500

To hit the nail on the head means:

to describe something exactly right

500

UK: timetable 

US: ?

schedule

500

Which country has the most official languages in the world?

South Africa

500

This city is known for its skyscrapers and being a global financial hub in China.

Shanghai