The oldest higher education institution in the UK is ... a) the University of Oxford
b) the University of Cambridge
c) University of Bath
d) Queen Mary University of London
The University of Oxford
True or False?
Can ants lift objects 100 times heavier than themselves?
True
Which conditional is that? :)
If you walk out in the rain, you get wet.
a) Zero
b) First
c) Second
d) Third
Zero
What is the name of the musical instrument you play by pressing black and white keys?
Piano
What national dish is a symbol of Japan and is typically served with raw fish?
Sushi
Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne in ...
a) 1963
b) 1953
c) 1952
d) 1942
1953
True or False?
Can an elephant be afraid of the ant?
True.
If you look at an elephant, it may seem that he is not afraid of anything. However, even such a huge animal can have vulnerabilities. Ants can get under the elephant's skin, causing him great discomfort and irritation. This is one of the reasons why elephants avoid places where there are ants.
Choose the correct form:
My scooter __ yesterday.
a) repaired
b) is repaired
c) was repaired
d) repair
Was repaired
Which band's song contains the words "We are the champions"?
"Queen"
Which country is the birthplace of pasta?
a) Italy
b) China
c) Greece
d) Turkey
China. Pasta originates from ancient Chinese recipes, although Italians popularized it.
The world's oldest royal residence is ... a) Kensington Palace
b) Buckingham Palace
c) Windsor Castle
d) Lambeth Palace
Windsor Castle
True or False?
Goats can have an accent.
Yes, in one of the articles of "The London Telegraph" there was confirmation that goats have accents.
Choose the correct form:
He is __ honest man.
a) the
b) a
c) an
d) -
An (because "honest" starts with a vowel sound)
Who composed the melody for "Shchedryk"?
Mykola Leontovych
Why is a tomato considered both a fruit and a vegetable?
Botanically, a tomato is a fruit because it contains seeds, but in culinary terms, it is treated as a vegetable due to its use in savory dishes.
Which monarch was the first to call himself King of England?
a) Alfred the Great
b) William the Conqueror
c) Edward the Confessor
d) Edmund II Ironside
Alfred the Great
Why did Japanese farmers keep turkeys?
Japanese apple farmers have long used turkeys to protect their crops from monkeys.
Choose the correct form:
By the time we arrive, the train __ already left.
a) has
b) had
c) have
d) was
What is the name of the musical symbol that defines the key and is written at the beginning of the staff?
Clef (for example, the treble clef)
What is the largest fruit in the world that can weigh up to 50 kg and has a strong odor?
a) Pumpkin
b) Watermelon
c) Jackfruit
d) Durian
Jackfruit
What is the holiday in Scotland where guests bring a piece of coal?
a) The New Year
b) Christmas
c) Easter
d) The first day in the winter ( the 1st of December)
The New Year
What is the scientific name of the ostrich from the Greek language?
The scientific name of ostrich is translated from Greek as "camel sparrow" (opoulío-
Káunlos).
Choose the correct form:
The wounded hunter ___ on the ground for almost an hour when, coincidentally, he ___ by another hunter, who must have keen eyes.
a) has been lying / is spotting
b) has lain / will be spotted
c) was lying / spotted
d) had been lying / was spotted
Had been lying / was spotted
Which classical composer, known for his symphonies, went completely deaf later in life and still composed some of his greatest works?
a) Bach
b) Mozart
c) Chopin
d) Beethoven
Beethoven
What is “foie gras”, and what is the main ingredient used to prepare it?
(French for 'fat liver') is a specialty food product made of the liver of a duck or goose.