Summer activities
english idioms
British vs American englisn
past English club topics
tajik trivia
100

A popular cold treat made from milk and sugar.


Ice cream

100

What does “it’s raining cats and dogs” mean?


It’s raining heavily

100

In the UK, they say “flat.” In the US, it is called a…?


Apartment

100

From the story last week, we read about a man who went to someone’s house to eat a meal. He was a leader because he…

Served others

100

What is the name of the lake in the Pamir Mountains that is one of the highest in the world, over 3,900 meters above sea level?

Lake Sarez

200

This is a place where people swim, sunbathe, and build sandcastles.


The beach 

200

What does “hit the books” mean?


To study hard 

200

In the US, they say “trash can.” In the UK, it is called a…?


Bin for rubbish 

200

Name 3 of the “dream jobs” people in this class had. 

Tourism, lawyer, business man, teacher, doctor… 

200

Who was the first Tajikistan president appointed by Gorbachev?

Qahhor Mahkamov


300

What is the name of the activity where you sleep in a tent in nature?


Camping 

300

What does “break the ice” mean?


to start a conversation or make people feel comfortable


300

The UK says “lift,” Americans say…?


Elevator

300

Name a reason why habits are considered powerful

- habits are hard to stop/break

- small everyday habits overtime produce large outcomes 

- often one habit triggers or helps start other habits

300

What major historical route passed through what is now Tajikistan, connecting East and West?


Silk Road

400

What is the name of the tool used to catch fish?


Fishing rod

400

What does “once in a blue moon” mean?


Very rarely 

400

Americans say “cookie,” the British say…?


Biscuit

400

What are the two types of mindset people can have? 

Growth mindset and fixed mindset

400

Which ancient city in modern-day Tajikistan was once a center of learning and culture during the Samanid Empire?


Bukhara (now considered UZ) 

500

This summer activity uses a small boat with a paddle.


Kayaking or canoeing 

500

What does “burn the midnight oil” mean?


Work or study late into the night

500

In the UK, ‘nappy’ means something used for a baby. What do Americans call it?”


A diaper

500

Name 5 DISTINCT reasons social media is helpful OR harmful. 

Molly will judge :) 

500

In Tajik mythology, the epic poem Shahnameh features many Persian heroes. Name one famous figure from Tajik-Persian folklore or literature who appears in the Shahnameh.


Rustam