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100

In the film Grease, the two main characters sing their first song about meeting each other during the summer holidays.  Complete the name of the song:

"Summer _____"

Nights

100

People put clothes in this when they go on a trip.

A suitcase

100

What is added to salmorejo to differentiate it from gazpacho?

bread

100

This sport is played with a ball and a net on sand.

Beach volleyball

100

Which U.S. state experiences the most wildfires during summer? (a) Texas (b) Arizona (c) California

Answer: California.

100

A ray of sunshine is...?

A positive, energetic person who is pleasant to be around

200

Which iconic American popstar has a hit called Cruel Summer?

Taylor Swift

200

At the airport, you go here to wait to board your flight

The departure lounge

200

What is Spain's favourite ice-cream flavour?

Chocolate

200

In which city were the Summer Olympics (2024)?

Paris

200

What is 4th of July in the United States?

Independence Day

200

Vacation mode describes....

“a state of mind in which you are relaxed and carefree, and is usually associated with being on vacation.”

300

Last year was dubbed "Brat" Summer by many pop music lovers.  Which artist's album were they referring to?

Charli XCX

300

What is referred to as "The Happiest Place on Earth" a term first used in 1955.

Disneyland

300

What are the typical ingredients of sangria?

Red wine and fruit juice

300

In which city will the next summer Olympics (2028) be held?

Los Angeles

300

Name a country where the sun is out at midnight for period in the summer.

Canada, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Russia and Alaska (USA)

300

 A summer fling is

 “a short or casual relationship that occurs during the summer.”

400

Harry Styles has a song about the sweetness of a summer fruit.  What is the name of the song?

Watermelon sugar

400

Name five types of holiday accomodation.

a hotel, an apartment, a campsite, a motorhome,  a caravan, a tent, a cabin, a country house, some kind of boat. 

400

Horchata is made from "chufa" nuts.  What large feline gives its name to the English name for these nuts?

Tiger nuts

400

Which three countries will host the 2026 World Cup.

Canada, The USA and Mexico

400

In August we can typically see a meteor shower in our night skies, what's the name of this phenomenon?

The Perseid

400

Sun-kissed describes

a person’s skin that is “tanned after being in the sun.”

500

Which Hollywood actor and rapper had a 1991 hit called Summetime with his long-time musical collaborator DJ Jazzy Jeff

Will Smith

500

The USA, France and Spain are the top three worldwide tourist destinations in the world.  Put them in the correct order from 1st to 3rd.

France, Spain, USA

500

Which expensive spice is typically added to paella?

Saffron

500

How many people make up synchronised swimming teams?

Eight

500

Which animal lays numerous eggs on beaches around the world in the summer?

The sea turtle

500

The Dog days of summer refer to what?

the hottest days of the season.

600

Martha and the Vandellas had a 1964 hit comparing a young lady´s love to the word we use when we experience a period of extremely hot weather.  What was the name of the somg?

Heatwave

600

When is the longest day of the year or summer solstice?

21st June

600

What are the 7 ingredients that are typically used to make gazpacho.

tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, garlic, oil, vinegar

600

In what month is Wimbledon normally held?

July

600

What is the most popular summer movie of all time? (a) Jaws (b) Raiders of the Lost Ark (c) Star Wars (Episode IV: A New Hope)

Answer: Star Wars.

600

What is an Indian summer?

A period after summer has finished in early autumn when the weather remains as hot as in summer.