the Past
Prepositions
Idioms
British Culture
American Culture
100
What time word do we often use with Past Simple: “last”, “already”, or “just”?
"last"
100
"You must finish this task ___ Friday at the latest."
by
100
Say the idiom & its meaning
“put it in a nutshell” = To summarize something in a very concise and clear way.
100
What is it?
Stonehenge, a prehistoric stone monument
100
What is the traditional food eaten on Thanksgiving?
turkey
200
"I ___ (lose) my keys yesterday. I still ___ (not/find) them."
lost; haven’t found
200
"She quickly walked ___ the room without saying a word."
out of
200
Say the idiom and give the explanation 
"beat around the bush" = "to avoid the main point in a conversation"
200
What’s the name of the day after Christmas? What do people do on this day?
Boxing Day
give gifts to each other
200
What's the name of the monument? Where is it located? What does it symbolize?
The Statue of Liberty. It stands in New York Harbor and symbolizes freedom
300
A: "Why is Anna so happy?"
B: "She ___ (win) a competition!"
has won
300
Correct the mistake: "He was angry on me."
He was angry with me.
300
A: “Oh no! Everything’s gone! The whole project file has disappeared!”
B: “You didn’t save a backup?”
A: “No... What are we going to do?”
B: “Well… we’ll have to __________.”
start from scratch
300
What do Londoners call the London underground train system?
The Tube
300
The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the United States.
400
We ____ (solve) a lot of problems _____ (for, during, while) our last meeting.
We solved a lot of problems during our last meeting.
400
Correct and explain:
“We will discuss about the problem tomorrow.”
“We will discuss the problem tomorrow.”
“discuss” is used without a preposition.
400
“I didn’t expect him to arrive. It happened __________.”
out of the blue
400
What is a “gap year”?
A year off from studies, usually to travel or work
400
What sport is called “America’s pastime”?
Baseball
500
Zdobyłem posadę lekarza w jednym z najlepszych szpitali w Stanach, choć jeszcze rok temu nie wierzyłem, że to się uda.
I have gained the position of a doctor in one of the best hospitals of the States, though even a year ago I didn't believe it.
500
"He insisted ___ paying the bill himself."
on
500
“Let’s __________ and continue tomorrow.”
call it a day
500
n the UK, traditional red telephone boxes are no longer widely used for making calls.
What are some modern ways British people use them today? 
They are used as mini libraries, art galleries, or for storing defibrillators. 
500
What does “the American Dream” mean?
The belief that anyone can succeed with hard work, no matter their background