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Comprehension
Grammar
Japan Facts
General
100

What is the meaning of the word 'Stumble'? 


To find or discover something by chance and unexpectedly. / To hit your foot against something./ To put your foot down awkwardly while you walking or running, so that you almost fall.

100

According to behavioral economist , the word 'Free' makes us?

Happy/ Irrationally excited

100

My dad _______ to talk about his collection. (love)

Tense Agreement

loves

100

What is the name of the popular female Japanese tennis player who won a Grand Slam in 2020?

Naomi Osaka

100

Approximately how many people are living in the world?

8 billion people

200

What is a 'Decoy'?


Someone or something that is used to trick someone into going somewhere or doing something.

200

What does a behavioral economist do?

Study economic decision making.

200

The theater group _______________. (improve)

Present Perfect Tense

has improved

200

Approximately how many earthquakes does Japan get per year?

1500

200

Who won the Nov 2024 election in the United States?

Donald Trump

300

What does the word 'Quality' means?


How good or bad something is.

300

At a restaurant: a burger is for ¥500, burger and fries are for ¥1000 and burger, fries and a drink is for ¥1000. What will most people choose?

Most people will choose the burger, fries and drink.

300

His condition ____________ worse. (get)

Progressive Tense

is getting

300

What is the third most popular food in Japan?

Tempura

300

What is the national animal of China?

The Giant Panda

400

What is the meaning of 'Irrationality'?


Not using clear rational thoughts, when making a decision. 

400

Why is it important to understand that we are predictably irrational?

It can help us improve our decision making.

400

He ____________ ,when she _______ for the concert. (cook, leave)

Future Progressive Tense

will be cooking, leaves

400

Who is the first Emperor of Japan?

Emperor Jimmu

400

Which country is known as the island continent? 

Australia

500

What is a 'Theory'?


An idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something about life or the world, especially an idea that has not yet been proven.

500

Explain what it means to be 'Predictably Irrational'?

To make decisions based on emotions (feelings) instead of logics (correct reasoning).

500

The performance _____________ when we ________. (start, arrive)

Past perfect tense

had already started, arrived

500

What is the average life expectancy in Japan?

84 years

500

Which continent is the coldest in the world?

Antarctica