Grammar
Vocabulary
English Around the World
Red Balloon
Teacher Diego
100
Find and correct the mistake: If I was you, I wouldn't do that.
If I WERE you, I wouldn't do that.
100
Explain what a "landslide" is.
A "landslide" is when rocks and dirt move quickly down a hill, and it can be very destructive.
100
colour vs. color. Tell me which spelling is the American and which is the British one.
color = American
colour = British
100
What is Red Balloon Jacarepaguá coordinator's name?
Daniela (aka Teacher Dani).
100
What is one of teacher Diego's favorite music artists?
Taylor Swift
200
Find and correct the mistake: I have 2 foots.
I have 2 feet.
200
Explain what "ash" is.
"Ash" is the fine, powdery residue left after something burns, like the ash from a campfire.
200
recognise vs. recognize. Tell me which spelling is the American and which is the British one.
recognize = American
recognise = British
200
What is Red Balloon Jacarepaguá helper's name?
Bruno
200
What is one of teacher Diego's favorite music genres?
Pop
300
Turn to passive voice: Criminals robbed the bank last night.
The bank was robbed by criminals last night.
300
Give 2 synonyms for "interesting".
Suggestions: fascinating, intriguing
300
In the UK we call it a "pavement". In Australia, we call it a "footpath". How do we call it in the US?
Sidewalk.
300
What are Red Balloon Jacarepaguá secretaries' names?
Fernanda and Bárbara.
300
What is one of teacher Diego's favorite TV shows?
Friends, The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother
400
Turn into reported speech:
Diego said: "Today we are going to have a very special class."
Diego said (that) that day they were going to have a very special day.
400
Explain what "clishéd" is.
"Clichéd" means something is overused and lacks originality, often coming across as predictable or unoriginal.
400
Tell me 2 countries that have English as their first language.
Other than these countries: US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa.
Ireland and Jamaica.
400
What is Red Balloon Jacarepaguá principal's name?
Paola
400
How many siblings does teacher Diego have?
One, Nicolas.
500
Turn into passive and give the 2 possible answers:
MTV gave Anitta two prizes for her amazing performance.
Anitta was given a prize for her amazing performance.
-OR-
Two prizes were given to Anitta for her amazing performance.
500
Define "appealing" and provide 3 examples.
"Appealing" means something is attractive or interesting.
Examples:
1. The appealing fragrance of flowers.
2. The appealing taste of the dish.
3. The appealing offer on the product.
500
What is "candy floss" (UK) ?
Cotton candy (US)
500
Name 4 current Red Balloon Jacarepaguá teachers besides teachers Diego and Dani.
Gabi, Amanda, Priscila, Wesley, Lucas and Gustavo.
500
How old is teacher Diego?
30