Vocabulary B2
Choose the correct word: Despite / Although the rain, we continued the picnic.
Despite the rain, we continued the picnic.
I haven’t seen her for two years.
Rewrite using "last".
It's been two years since I last saw her.
Who played Rose in the movie "Titanic" ?
Kate Winslet
What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?
Africa
What are the two definitions of "leaves"?
To walk out of a room or situation.
Part of a plant or tree that changes in the fall.
What is the opposite of “encourage”?
discourage
Complete the sentence:
It was a very __________ performance. (impress)
impressive
What animated movie features the song "Let it Go" ?
Frozen
What is the name of China's largest river?
Yangtze River
What does "break a leg" mean?
good luck
What is the difference between "economic" and "economical"?
"Economic" relates to the economy (e.g., economic growth), while "economical" means cost-effective or not wasteful (e.g., an economical car).
If I ______ more time, I would travel the world.
a) have b) had c) will have d) would have
b) had
Who played Forrest Gump?
Tom Hanks
In what capital would you find the Little Mermaid statue (tip: a story by Hans Christian Andersen)?
Copenhagen
What are two definitions of the word "bat?"
Animal with wings.
Instrument for playing baseball.
What’s a synonym of “reluctant”?
unwilling or hesitant
He didn’t go to the party, ______ he had promised to.
although
What are the film awards given in Nice?
Cannes Film Awards
How many stars are there on the Chinese flag?
Five :)
What does it mean when you say that someone is tight-lipped about something?
It means they are unwilling to give any information about it / they refuse to speak
What does the word "inevitable" mean?
something that cannot be avoided
They started working here in 2010.
Use: "since"
They have been working here since 2010.
What video game holds the record for best-selling game of all time (as of 2025) ?
Minecraft
What is the difference between the Netherlands and Holland?
The Netherlands is a name of the country and Holland is a region within the Netherlands (including 2 provinces).
What does it mean to "take to something like a duck to water"?
to discover that you are naturally good at something or that you find it very easy to do