Around the (English-Speaking) World
Name five countries in which English is spoken as an official / predominant language.
e.g. USA, UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), Ireland, Austalia, New Zealand, Canada, India, Nigeria, South Africa, ...
What is the simple past form of "to catch"? (+ How do you spell it?)
caught
What are the main elements that you can analyze when dealing with a program flyer / a cartoon / an ad?
a) visual elements and b) textual elements
a) e.g. pictures, icons, symbols, colors, font, ...
b) e.g. stylistic devices, style, imperatives, ...
Who is the South African-born entrepreneur who founded SpaceX and owns X (formerly known as Twitter)?
Elon Musk
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
How do you spell the English word that means the same as essential / required?
necessary
(remember this one, it was a common mistake in your exams ;) )
What was the long title of the book we read in class this year?
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Which country is known for being the movie set of The Lord of the Rings?
New Zealand
Who is the current king or queen of the United Kingdom?
King Charles III
What is the nickname of the national flag of the UK?
Union Jack (or: Union Flag)
Which one is correct?
a) I hope all these informations help you.
b) I hope all this information helps you.
c) I hope all these information help you.
b) I hope all this information helps you. (= uncountable!)
What is voluntourism?
Voluntourism is a combination of 'volunteering' and 'tourism', a type of vacation in which you work as a volunteer (= without being paid) with the intention to help people in the places you visit.
How much time do US teens spend on social media per day? (+/- 0.5 hours)
4.8 hours a day (source: American Psychological Association)
(YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram accounting for 87% of US teens' social media time)
Which American singer is known as the “Queen of Pop” and sang songs like "Like a Virgin" in the 1980s?
Madonna
What is the largest English-speaking country (by population)?
the USA
Spell this sentence that is written in phonetic script:
/ði ɪmɪdʒ krieɪts ə welkɐmɪŋ ætməsfɪr/
The image creates a welcoming atmosphere.
Which verb form is correct in this context?
a) The flyer is creating a positive atmosphere.
b) The flyer would create a positive atmosphere.
c) The flyer creates a positive atmosphere.
c) The flyer creates a positive atmosphere.
-> We usually use the simple present in an analysis!
When was the Declaration of Independence of the United States adopted?
In 1776
Which American tennis player won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era?
Serena Williams
How many countries are there in the world (recognized by the UN)? (+/- 1)
currently: 195 recognized by the UN
Translate this sentence into English using the correct verb forms:
Wenn ich gewusst hätte, dass wir es heute brauchen, hätte ich mein iPad aufgeladen.
If I had known that we need it today, I would have charged my iPad.
(-> conditional type III)
Name five stylistic devices (other than a metaphor!) and briefly explain what they are.
Examples from our visual materials:
Alliteration: repetition of consonants ("wondrous world", "bold and brave")
Repetition: repeating words / phrases ("A chance to explore, a chance to grow, a chance to connect")
Hyperbole: exaggeration for impact ("The experience of a lifetime")
Simile: a comparison ("Like a passport to endless possibilities")
Rhetorical question: a question that engages the reader to reflect ("Are you ready to explore the world?")
What is currently the world's largest city (by population)?
Tokyo (Japan)
Which British naturalist and broadcaster is famous for his nature documentaries, including Planet Earth?
David Attenborough