Famous Places & Geography
Which tower in Paris is one of the most visited monuments in the world?
A) Big Ben B) Eiffel Tower C) Leaning Tower of Pisa D) CN Tower
B) Eiffel Tower
Which type of vehicle travels underground in many big cities?
A) Tram B) Bus C) Subway D) Taxi
What does the word "tourist" mean?
A) A person who works at a hotel B) A person who travels for fun C) A person who drives a bus D) A person who sells tickets
B) A person who travels for fun
What is the name of the famous wall built in China over 2,000 years ago?
A) Berlin Wall B) Wall of China C) Great Wall of China D) Forbidden Wall
C) Great Wall of China
What does it mean if someone is "packed and ready to go"?
A) They are nervous about traveling B) They have finished their holiday C) They have prepared everything for their trip D) They are lost at the airport
C) They have prepared everything for their trip
Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef?
A) South Africa B) Australia C) Brazil D) Thailand
B) Australia
What is the name of the card used to pay for public transport in London?
A) Oyster Card B) Metro Pass C) TravelMate D) Tube Ticket
A) Oyster Card
What word means a short trip, often for pleasure?
A) Expedition B) Excursion C) Migration D) Commute
B) Excursion
In which country do people commonly greet each other with a kiss on both cheeks?
A) Japan B) France C) Canada D) India
B) France
What does "get away from it all" mean?
A) To go shopping B) To take a break from daily life C) To leave your luggage behind D) To travel with friends
B) To take a break from daily life
Which city is home to the Colosseum, an ancient Roman amphitheatre?
A) Athens B) Rome C) Istanbul D) Barcelona
B) Rome
What is the term for a flight with one or more stops before reaching the final destination?
A) Direct flight B) Layover flight C) Charter flight D) Connecting flight
D) Connecting flight (B2)
What does “jet lag” refer to?
A) Fear of flying B) Lost luggage C) Tiredness after changing time zones D) Delay at the airport
C) Tiredness after changing time zones
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system made up of symbols and pictures?
A) Latin B) Sanskrit C) Hieroglyphics D) Cuneiform
C) Hieroglyphics
If someone is “on cloud nine” during their holiday, how do they feel?
A) Very tired B) Very happy C) Very confused D) Very busy
B) Very happy
Which capital city is located at the highest altitude in the world?
A) Kathmandu B) Quito C) La Paz D) Thimphu
C) La Paz
What is the term for a digital document that confirms your right to enter a country, often issued online?
A) eVisa B) eTicket C) ePass D) ePermit
A) eVisa
What is a “staycation”?
A) A vacation abroad B) A trip to the countryside C) A holiday spent at home or nearby D) A business trip
C) A holiday spent at home or nearby
In Japan, what is it polite to do before entering someone’s home?
A) Bow B) Wash your hands C) Remove your shoes D) Say “hello” loudly
C) Remove your shoes
If someone is "off the beaten track," where are they?
A) On a guided tour B) In a popular tourist area C) In a remote or less-visited place D) At the airport
C) In a remote or less-visited place
Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
A) China B) Italy C) India D) France
B) Italy
Which international organization sets global aviation safety and security standards?
A) IATA B) ICAO C) FAA D) WTO
B) ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
What is “slow travel”?
A) Traveling by foot or bicycle only B) Avoiding popular tourist destinations C) Emphasizing deeper cultural immersion and fewer destinations D) Traveling without using planes
C) Emphasizing deeper cultural immersion and fewer destinations
Which ancient trade route connected China to Europe?
A) Spice Route B) Silk Road C) Amber Trail D) Incense Route
B) Silk Road
If someone "missed the boat," what happened?
A) They got seasick B) They arrived too late for an opportunity C) They forgot their passport D) They chose the wrong destination
B) They arrived too late for an opportunity