Vocabulary
What is a croissant?
a. a pastry
b. a fish
c. a tree
a. a pastry
What American holiday does Zoe compare Swiss National Day to?
Fourth of July
What does sleep like a rock mean?
sleep well
What does this proverb/adage mean?
Practice makes perfect.
The more you practice, the better you will get.
What does this idiom mean?
That is a piece of cake.
That is easy
What is a synonym for trekked?
hiked
Why did Zoe say Switzerland was squeaky clean?
People pick up their trash.
What does barking up the wrong tree mean?
Talking to the wrong person
What does this proverb/adage mean?
Don't judge a book by it's cover.
Do not judge someone/something before learning about them/it.
What does this idiom mean?
We need to hit the hay!
We need to go to bed.
What is an attendant?
Someone that helps people
What is an excursion cruise?
A short trip on a boat
What does the king of cheesy mean?
a. spend time in one place
b. go to sleep
c. not quite right, exaggerated
c. not quite right, exaggerated
What does this proverb/adage mean?
Two heads are better than one.
What does this idiom mean?
Break a leg!
Good luck!
What is an antonym for authentic?
fake
What is an alpenhut?
a cabin you can rent
Why is this story called realistic fiction?
It has real places and seems real, but it is still fiction.
What does this proverb/adage mean?
The early bird gets the worm.
You have more opportunities if you arrive early rather than late.
What does this idiom mean?
These shoes cost an arm and a leg!!
The shoes are expensive.
What are awnings?
roof-like coverings for windows or doors
a. the square in Lugano
b. a village out of a storybook
c. a cute boat shop
b. a village out of a storybook
Why does Switzerland feel like a second home to Zoe?
She feels like she belongs.
What does this proverb/adage mean?
Actions speak louder than words.
Your actions have more meaning and proof than your words do.
What does this idiom mean?
I am under the weather.
I am feeling sick.