Idioms
The UK
The USA
Literature
Grammar
10

To smell the ________

roses

10

Which English artist sings “Shape of you” and “Perfect”?

Ed Sheeran

10

What is the name of the American Parliament?

the Congress

10

Which character said the following words:

"I won’t think of it now... I’ll think of it all tomorrow... Tomorrow, I’ll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day.”

Scarlett O'Hara

10

... man is not made for defeat.

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20

одним ударом убить двух зайцев

kill two birds with one stone

20

What is the name of a British flag?

The Union Jack/Union Flag

20

What is the name of the worldwide economic downturn originated in the United States (began in 1929 and lasted until about 1939)?

The Great Depression

20

Which play by W. Shakespeare is the longest in his repertoire?

"Hamlet"

20

It was 6 o'clock and he was bored because he _______ (to wait) for two hours.

had been waiting

30

любопытной Варваре на базаре нос оторвали

Curiosity killed the cat

30

Which English actor portrayed James Bond in Casino Royale (2006)?

Daniel Craig

30

What is the name of the ship that transported the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620?

Mayflower

30

In which city was Shakespeare born?

Stratford-upon-Avon

30

It's strange that he hasn't said any more about his plans to imigrate. He ________ (modal verb, to change) his mind about it.

might have changed

40

dressed up like a _______'s dinner

dog

40

What’s the biggest city in England after London?

Birmingham

40

What is the name of Jennifer Lawrence’s character in The Hunger Games?

Katniss Everdeen

40

Which country banned Alice in Wonderland?

China

40

Sue ________ (modal phrase, not to live) in Istambul, but her husband has just been appointed there, so she doesn't have much choice.

would rather not live