Collocations
Idioms
People
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Background knowledge
100

A person who actively tries to prevent damage to the environment.

eco-warrior

100

What's the meaning of the idiom "have money to burn"?

To have lots of money

100

This person was so well-know that never needed a passport.

Queen Elizabeth the Second (but it's true about any UK monarch)

100

This country near Australia has three million people and seventy million sheep!

New Zealand

100

One of the most popular holidays in the US is...

Christmas is one of the most popular holidays in the US. It’s celebrated by 90% of Americans.

200

The plot of the book/film/somebody's story is so interesting that your attention is focused only on it.

gripping tale

200

What's the meaning of the idiom "cook the books"?

a. Have no money for living.

b. Falsify information in financial records

c. Use cookery books to master cooking skills 

b. Falsify information in financial records and accounting

200

Well-known British actor whose surname is really difficult for pronouncing

Benedict Cumberbatch

200

The capital of Australia is...

CANBERRA

200

What 3 words are the most common in English language?

The, I and be

300

increase public understanding

raise awareness

300

What's the meaning of the idiom "bring home the bacon"?

To earn a living for the family

300

Name the group created Bohemian Rhapsody 

The Queen

300

 In London the underground is called...

The Tube

300

How many countries in the world have Englsh as their official language?
(Give the closest number +/-10!)

English is the official language of 67 countries.

400

Public appreciation for a person's or group's achievements

gain recognition

400

What's the meaning of the idiom "apple of my eye"?

It's used to call a person you love the most.
400

The actor who played rolls in both Harry Potter and The Twilight

Robert Pattinson

400

What is older: Stonehenge or the Pyramids?

Stonehenge is older than the Pyramids

400

Which is the largest English-speaking country in the world?

With 300 million native speakers, the United States of America is considered the largest one.

500

have a hairy moment

500

What's the meaning of the idiom "get hitched"?

a. Get ripped off

b. Get married

c. Get arrested for a theft

b. Get married

500

What's his name?

Ed Sheeran

500

What is the largest state of the USA?

Alaska is the largest state in the US, and used to belong to the Russian Empire before the US purchased it.

500

How often is a new word added to the dictionary in English language?

A new word is added to the dictionary every 98 minutes, it means almost 14 words per day. During the course of the year, almost 4,000 new words are added to dictionaries. So, don’t freak out trying to learn all the existing vocabulary out there.